Monday, 8 November, 1993

On Approach to MCO (Orlando Int'l Airport)

Scully handed the file back to Mulder on the plane and commented, "That read more like a tabloid story than an FBI report. It still doesn't explain why we are here."

Mulder said, "Look at the photos Scully."

Scully examined the pictures, "So, they're just pictures of Nelson's bedroom."

Mulder said, "Do you realize there are no known photos of Nelson's wife?"

Scully said shortly, "Maybe she values her privacy."

The Captain then announced they were landing in Orlando and gave a ridiculously warm temperature. Since both FBI Agents carried on all their luggage, they proceeded directly to the rent a car counter. Their government voucher got them a mid sized sedan.

When they got into the car, Scully said, "We're not really heading to Disneyworld, are we?"

"No, that's tomorrow. This afternoon I have another stop in mind." Mulder replied.

After a short drive, they arrived at their destination. As the daughter of a Naval Officer, Scully could tell without the benefit of the sign that this was a Navy Base. The sign greeted them "Welcome to Naval Training Center, Orlando." Mulder and Scully showed their credentials, and were directed to the CO's office. They were asked to wait for the Captain by a Chief Yeoman. After a few minutes, they were greeted by Captain Natalia Arvizo, USN. Even though she was pushing 50, Arviso still was a very attractive woman.

Captain Arvizo invited them into her office, "Come on in Agents Mulder and Scully."

Mulder spoke, "Thank you Captain. You were a personnel officer at the Kennedy Space Center in 1968, correct?'

Captain Arvizo answered, "That's correct agent. You said on your phone this was about a background check. Usually these would be done by NIS or the local FBI office. I've never heard of going back 25 years for a check."

Scully looked at Mulder, feeling vindicated. Mulder addressed the Captain, "This is an unusual check. Air Force Brigadier General Anthony Nelson is up for Major General and a command at NASA." Both Scully and Mulder caught the flicker of Arvizo's eyes at the mention of Nelson's name. It was Mulder's turn to be vindicated.

Arvizo carefully answered, "I remember working with then Major Nelson. Definitely a four-point-oh officer. West-Pointer if I remember right. I learned a lot about military poise from him. I heard he's in Russia now. I can't think of a better Command General for KSC."

Mulder asked, "Captain, do you know of any stories of fantastic events surrounding General Nelson?"

Arviso was less guarded in her answer, "Special Agent Mulder. I am a female captain in the United States Navy with twenty-seven years of service and three more until I retire. I didn't get here by being a gossip monger, and if I decide to start as one, I'm certainly not going to start by telling tales about a soon-to-be Major General."

Scully wasn't happy with Mulder's line of questioning, but she also felt the Captain was holding something back. Scully asked, "What can you tell us about your relationship with Colonel Roger Healey?" Mulder looked over at Scully. It was a good question.

Captain Arviso answered, "Roger and I were an item back when I was at NASA. We still have lunch about once a week, occasionally with his wife. I'm sure you know he lives in Orlando." Mulder knew, Scully didn't.

Scully followed up with, "You never married?"

With a smile, Arvizo said, "No, and you're not allowed to ask why."

Changing the subject, Scully asked, "Have you ever met General Nelson's wife?"

Arvizo softened up, "My yes, Jeannie is such a lovely woman. A very private person, though. Now that I think of it, they must have been seeing each other in secret for a couple years before they got engaged. A blonde matching Jeannie's description had been seen with General Nelson not long after he broke it off with Melissa Stone. It would also explain why he didn't date much after he made Major. Back then women were throwing themselves at astronauts, but Nelson was running the other way. But never fear, Roger was there to pick them up."

Scully said, "Thank you, Captain."

The Captain then surprised both of them by saying, "Dana, I knew Bill Scully. He was a fine officer." Obviously the Captain did a little checking up on who was visiting her.

After they got back in the car Mulder said, "Good job Scully, you were able to get her to answer questions when I couldn't."

Scully replied, "You almost got us kicked out of there."

Mulder got an evil grin and came back with, "Hey if you would have shown a little more leg, we probably would have gotten the skinny on every NASA employee."

Scully chose to ignore the remark. They checked in one of the many Orlando hotels and spent their evening reading the very thick personnel files of Roger Healey and Tony Nelson.

The next day, Scully saw Mulder was indeed being literal. Mulder navigated the rental car straight into Disneyworld. Scully finally said, "Mulder, I'm getting a little tired of being led around in the dark. I think we could dispense with the dramatics.

Mulder replied, "Sorry, Scully… I always had a flair for the dramatic."

Mulder told one of the people at the gate that they were there for the "Chief Imagineer," whatever that is. They were escorted to a golf cart driven by a college kid, and rode past several "cast members only" signs. They then were led down a long corridor past shops and drafting rooms. The cast member knocked on an office door, and a voice said enter. They entered a large office. A familiar face was sitting behind a desk, whose name placard read Col. Roger Healey, PE, Chief Imagineer.

"Colonel, Special Agents Mulder and Scully, FBI," the college kid announced.

Roger Healey greeted, "Please come in."

Mulder had to ask, "So how does one go from NASA to Disneyworld?"

Healey answered with another question, "Do you two have kids?"

Scully answered a little too quickly, "We're not a couple."

Healey laughed and said, "I didn't think you were, I meant do either of you have kids?"

Scully, now red faced, said, "No sir, neither one of us do."

Healey went on, "I got married later in life. I was lucky enough to find the right person and still have children. My daughter is 11, and my son is 6. One day, while my wife was pregnant with my son, and I was enjoying retirement in Cocoa Beach, I decided to take my little girl to Disneyworld. They had a sign up for an imagineer to work in tomorrowland. I talked it over with Suzanne, and now I'm here."

Mulder smiled, "Colonel Healey, we're here doing a background check on Anthony Nelson."

Roger wasn't rattled at all, he had been through this drill several times. He found humor kept the investigators off guard, "Yeah, I heard Tony is up for a second star. Its about time he got back here to Florida. Its starting to get cold up there in Russia,"

Mulder asked, "Do you know anything about unusual events occurring around General Nelson?"

Roger replied, "Unusual? No, Tony is about as straight-laced as they come."

Mulder cut the interview short, "Thank you for your cooperation, Colonel." Roger also was surprised that the interview was so short.

Roger said cordially, "Thanks for stopping by. Feel free to wander around the park."

"Thank you Colonel," replied Scully.

Mulder explained when they got back to the car, "He's experienced in covering for Nelson. I just wanted him to know we're here. Now we go talk to his wife."

Scully thought At least he's telling me where we are going.

They came to a nice home in a suburb of Orlando, and knocked on the door. A young girl answered and yelled "MOM!"

An attractive 40ish woman came to the door. It did not surprise the agents that Healey's wife was several years younger than he was.

"Hello, I'm Suzanne Healey, how can I help you?"

Mulder and Scully introduced themselves. Mrs. Healey didn't seem too surprised. No doubt Roger alerted her they were coming. Mrs. Healey invited them into the house, and offered the FBI agents some sweetened iced tea.

Scully asked the first question, "So how long have you and Colonel Healey been married?" Mulder was inspecting a portrait with a folded American flag above it.

"Roger and I married in 1980." Mrs Healey stated.

"Do you know General Anthony Nelson?" Scully continued

Suzanne Healey answered, "Oh yes, he, Jeannie, and Anthony Junior were at my wedding. General Nelson and my husband are close friends."

Still looking at the photo, Mulder asked "Was General Winfield Schaeffer your father?"

Scully shot Mulder a glare for blindsiding her like that. Suzy Schaeffer-Healey was caught off guard by that, but quickly gained composure. Mrs. Healey answered, "Yes, I had a big crush on Roger Healey when I was young. Many young girls had crushes on astronauts. My father passed away when I was still in my teens. After the funeral, I didn't see Roger Healey for almost 10 years. Then he was at the dedication of Schaeffer Air Force Base in Marana, Arizona. We both realized we were living from one person to the next, and needed to settle down. We ended up getting married at the Aladdin hotel in Las Vegas, with an 'Arabian Night's' theme. It was Jeannie Nelson's idea."

Mulder followed up with, "Do you have any wedding photos?"

Suzanne Healey got up and said, "Of course," returning with a wedding album.

Flipping through the album, Mulder commented, "There are no photos of Mrs. Nelson."

Suzanne said, "No, she doesn't believe in having her photo taken. She actually took all of these photos."

Scully just said, "Special Agent Mulder…"

Mulder went on, "Just one more question. Mrs. Healey, your name came up on a report written by Colonel Alfred Bellows as a witness to unusual events going on at the Nelson house when you lived next door to General Nelson in late 1968/early 1969. Would you care to elaborate?"

Mrs. Healey did a forced laugh, and chose her words carefully. She realized this wasn't the usual background check. Suzy explained, "I was a rebellious General's daughter. I resented moving from place to place. We only rented the place next door to the Nelsons, until they moved my father into the Commanding General's Quarters when he was put in charge of NASA. I partied a lot then. I actually believed I saw a blonde genie popping in and out of Nelson's house. I know now that the genie was Jeannie. Being very private people Tony and Jeannie weren't ready for the world to know they were shacking up, and I can dig that. I actually tried blackmailing them, and I ended up getting what I deserved."

Mulder said, "Thank you Mrs. Healey."

As they were leaving, Scully asked, "Where to now?"

Mulder replied, "DC to pack. Then Moscow."