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SUMMARY
In the season finale, Scully and Mulder seek help from both old and new allies when their unborn child is threatened.
“The X-Files” was created by Chris Carter and is the sole property of 20th Century Fox Television. This script is purely “fan fiction” and was not written for any monetary gain.
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THE X-FILES
12x3
"Reckoning"
Written by
Adam Silva
TEASER
FADE IN
SCENE 1
EXT. UNREMARKABLE HOUSE - DAY
A CAR pulls up to the house. It's sleek and state of the art.
Still recognizably a car, but not one currently on the market or likely to be soon.
POV
From the ground view, a YOUNG WOMAN's legs exit the vehicle and she stands up.
CLOSEUP
SAM MULDER, wearing the familiar CROSS NECKLACE her mother used to wear. She shuts the car door and moves towards the house.
CUT TO:
SCENE 2
INT. UNREMARKABLE HOUSE - DAY
Sam opens the front door slowly as it makes a LOUD CREAKING NOISE. Though daylight still seeps through the dirty windows, she gets out a PEN FLASHLIGHT and turns it on to better see inside. She walks slowly through the living room, shining the light on OLD FURNITURE. With a sigh, she moves first to MULDER'S DESK, rubbing her hand over the wood. She then begins to pull out drawers, rifling through what's inside, then looks under it, clearly searching for something. She finds nothing in the desk, so she begins to remove the PLASTIC COVERS off the other furniture, searching under couch pillows and the like. When it appears she's looked through the whole living room, she turns her light to the stairs, slowly shining it on them as they ascend until she gets to the top. Frustrated, she starts to climb.
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Sam walks into what used to be her parents' bedroom. She begins the same process as before, looking under furniture and in drawers but, again, finds nothing of apparent interest.
She leaves the room and makes her way to an adjacent one. She opens the door to it somewhat hesitantly. Unlike the other bedroom, it is barer and adorned with colorful, calming wallpaper that's perhaps indicative of having once been a nursery or child's room. Her room. She looks around until something catches her eye and she stares down at the floor.
Looking back up, she sees the window in the room is boarded over with just two pieces of wood, crossed over each other.
With the daylight shining through it, this has created a shadow on the floor in the form of an "X." Sam gets down on her knees and inspects the area, knocking on the floorboards to see if they sound hollow. Feeling them, they appear to be somewhat loose so she puts her flashlight down and begins to pry them up with her hands.
POV
Under the floorboards, Sam peeks in to see what lies beneath.
Reaching in her hand, she pulls out a plastic bag and unwraps it, revealing the contents inside.
TIGHT ON
A USB FLASH DRIVE. She stares at it, wondering what it could possibly contain that needed to be hidden.
FADE OUT
END OF TEASER
ACT ONE
FADE IN
SCENE 3
INT. OUR LADY OF SORROWS
DOORS FLY OPEN as EMERGENCY MEDICAL STAFF wheel someone on a gurney.
NURSE
Ma'am, are you with us?
She's talking to an already woozy SCULLY who is holding her belly.
NURSE
Looks like this baby's coming.
Scully shakes her head.
SCULLY
No, no... I'm only 32 weeks...
The nurses smiles.
NURSE
Nobody told him that.
SCULLY
It's... It's a girl.
NURSE
Aww, I wonder if she'll have pretty red hair like you.
Scully gives a soft smile but it ends as she goes into intense LABOR PAIN. The nurse grabs her hand.
NURSE
Breathe, breathe.
Scully gives the slightest of nods and starts to take slow, controlled breaths.
NURSE
There you go.
They wheel Scully into a room and the nurse lets go of her hand. She watches as they Scully on the bed, not able to shake her sense of worry.
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SCENE 4
INT. MR. Y’S HOUSE - DAY
A LEGEND appears: 10 Hours Earlier
T.V. Screen
Once again, "The Truth Squad with Tad O'Malley." An IMAGE of the "Salvator Mundi" painting appears on the screen as TAD O'MALLEY talks.
O'MALLEY
While Salvator Mundi appears to be just a painting, it is actually at the center of an international money laundering scheme. Russian potash fertilizer magnate Dmitry Rybolovlev, the painting’s previous owner, put the painting up for auction knowing that the royal families of Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi would bid for it, artificially inflating its value. The funds from the sale were then funneled to the Israeli intelligence firm Psy-Group, which has ties to the President Trump's 2016 campaign...
PULL BACK
Y sits in his chair, smoking. His CELL PHONE on the table next to him RINGS. He mutes the TV and picks it up, listening to the person the other end as he takes another drag of his cigarette.
Y
It’s time.
He ends the call and puts it back down on the table, looking down at the phone.
CUT TO:
SCENE 5
EXT. FBI HEADQUARTERS
Establishing shot of the Hoover building.
CUT TO:
INT. KERSH'S OFFICE
KERSH sits at his desk, reading a piece of paper. There's a knock on the door.
KERSH
Come in.
ERICKSON enters the office.
KERSH
A.D. Erickson. Come have a seat.
Erickson wonders what this is about, but she moves towards a chair in front of his desk and sits down.
KERSH
How are things?
ERICKSON
Good...
(beat)
Sir, may I ask what this about?
KERSH
You know, you had big shoes to fill when you came in to replace A.D. Skinner. You've made quite an impression since.
ERICKSON
Thank you, sir.
KERSH
As such, the director and I feel like your talents may be wasted in your current focus.
ERICKSON
What is that, sir?
KERSH
The X-Files. With the investigation involving Monica Reyes wrapped up and Agents Mulder and Scully leaving the bureau, there's no reason to keep that unit open.
Erickson is surprised by this news.
ERICKSON
Leaving the bureau, sir? I thought they were just planning to take leave.
Kersh smiles.
KERSH
They notified me of their intent to resign in the coming months, ahead of the birth of their child.
ERICKSON
That gives me time to look for suitable replacements.
KERSH
I don't think you're hearing me. The X-Files will be closed.
ERICKSON
With all due respect, sir, I think that's a mistake. In fact, the work Scully and Mulder have done has been very valuable to the FBI.
Kersh takes off his glasses to wipe them.
KERSH
Alexis, you have a good thing going here. On the fast track. Don't go screwing up your career by taking up a mantle no one else wants.
ERICKSON
Yes, sir.
KERSH
That'll be all.
Erickson gets up to leave and walks to the door.
KERSH
If one day you're in charge, you can do things differently.
Erickson stops to think about what he's just said before opening the door and leaving.
CUT TO:
SCENE 6
INT. UNREMARKABLE HOUSE - DAY
SCULLY lays in bed, asleep. The camera hovers over her as she begins to writhe.
CUT TO:
A QUICK MONTAGE plays as she has some sort of dream or vision. She sees herself in labor, Mr. Y saying "it's time," and William rising from the water having survived his gunshot.
BACK TO SCENE
MULDER (O.S.)
Wakey, wakey.
Scully jolts awake. MULDER is standing by the bed holding a FOLDING TRAY WITH FOOD ON IT.
MULDER
Scully, you OK?
She looks at him.
SCULLY
Yeah, was having some sort of dream.
He looks at her, concerned.
SCULLY
I'm OK, really.
MULDER
Well, good.
He looks down at the tray and back up at her. Scully raises an eyebrow as Mulder places it on the bed in front of her. As she sees PANCAKES and ORANGE JUICE, she smiles, both happily surprised and maybe wary of his inexperienced hand at preparing decent food.
SCULLY
Breakfast in bed? Pinch me, I must still be dreaming.
Mulder smiles.
MULDER
Ha. Ha. Dig in.
SCULLY
Now that I'm carrying your child, I think you treat me better now than you ever have. Not sure how that should make me feel.
MULDER
I'm sure that's not true.
SCULLY
Mulder, you still forget my birthday.
MULDER
Are you gonna try the pancakes or what? Homemade out of the box.
She smiles and takes a sip of the orange juice. She picks up the utensils and looks at Mulder excitedly, but before she can start eating they are alerted by the SOUND OF THE FRONT DOOR OPENING.
SCULLY
Mulder...
MULDER
Scully, stay here.
Mulder grabs his GUN out its holster that was laying on a bedside table. He exits the bedroom and starts to head slowly down the stairs, trying to peek over as the living room comes in view. He gets down to the bottom, but doesn't see anything. With his back to it, the front door busts open knocking him down. He turns around sees a LARGE MAN, 30s, wearing black tactical clothes. Mulder points his gun at him and begins FIRING into his chest. The Large Man is totally unfazed revealing that he, of course, is a super soldier.
MULDER
No!!!
The Large Man moves towards the stairs. Mulder gets up and tries to grab him, but he is forcefully knocked back across the living room. The Large Man walks up the stairs to the main bedroom.
He looks inside but doesn't immediately see anyone. He steps in, scanning the room. Sensing something, he turns only to have Scully stab him in the eye with a FORK. He groans in pain and tries to remove it as she runs out of the room and down the stairs.
SCULLY
Mulder!
As she gets down to see Mulder who is just now able to pick himself back up, the TRENCH COAT MAN enters the home, blocking their exit.
MULDER
What do you want?!
He stares at Scully.
SCULLY
No...
TRENCH COAT MAN
The child will be ours.
SCULLY
No!
The Trench Coat Man moves further towards them. Just as Mulder puts himself in front of her, the Trench Coat Man begins to SHAKE. They all wonder what is happening until his body EXPLODES, leaving blood and guts all around the area.
Mulder and Scully are shocked by this and even more so by Standing behind where he was is none other than WILLIAM.
Before they can react, they see the Large Man running down the stairs. William turns to him and closes his eye. The Large Man stops in his tracks and begins to SHAKE. He EXPLODES, leaving his remains all over the stairs. William turns back towards Scully and Mulder.
SCULLY
William?
WILLIAM
We have to get out of here!
Scully and Mulder are still stunned.
WILLIAM
Come on. Let's go!
Mulder and Scully get up and follow William as they flee out of the house.
PAN OVER TO
Amid the Trench Coat Man's REMAINS is a SMALL METALLIC VERTEBRA. After a few seconds, it begins to SPIN. When it stops, there are now TWO CONNECTED VERTEBRAE. It continues to spin and stop in this manner, adding another vertebrae each time.
FADE OUT
END OF ACT ONE
ACT TWO
FADE IN
SCENE 7
EXT. COUNTY ROAD - DAY
SCULLY's SUV flies down the road.
CUT TO:
INT. SCULLY'S CAR - DAY
Mulder drives while Scully rides shotgun and William sits behind them. Mulder looks over to Scully.
MULDER
Scully, are you alright?
SCULLY
Yeah, I'm fine.
(beat)
We're fine.
She looks back at William, who is starting out the window.
She finds it hard to break the silence, but she does.
SCULLY
William...
She corrects herself.
SCULLY
Jackson. You're alive.
He looks over at her.
SCULLY
Somehow, I knew. That you didn't die on that pier.
(beat)
I know you needed us to let you go.
He gives her a soft smile.
MULDER
But now you're back.
Mulder is straight forward, but not terse. He has conflicted emotions.
He's happy to see William, but he doesn't know what exactly the nature of their relationship is. Should he talk to him as a father? A friend? Something else?
MULDER
You sensed we were in danger.
He looks over to Scully.
MULDER
The "dream" you had this morning. It was a vision, wasn't it? You haven't had one in months, but now that you two are in close enough proximity, they've started up again.
William nods.
WILLIAM
I saw them attacking you... They want my sister.
He looks over to Scully. She shouldn't be surprised, but it's still striking for him to have already known she's pregnant and carrying a girl.
SCULLY
Why? Why do they want our baby?
WILLIAM
They think she could be like me.
MULDER
Why come at us now?
William doesn't know if Mulder is asking rhetorically or not.
Either way, he doesn't know the answer and nods towards the road up ahead.
WILLIAM
Turn up here.
Mulder changes lanes.
MULDER
Where are we going? You haven't told us.
WILLIAM
Something you should know... I didn't come here alone.
Mulder and Scully look at each other, wondering what he is talking about.
CUT TO:
SCENE 8
EXT. MOTEL - DAY
Scully's car pulls up to the OLD DOMINION MOTEL. Mulder, Scully, and William get out and William takes them to a room.
He gets out his key and unlocks the door.
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INT. MOTEL - DAY
The door opens. Inside are THREE TEENAGERS, two girls and one boy, around William's age. Mulder and Scully don't know what to think. William invites them inside and shuts the door. He turns to the now nervous group.
WILLIAM
It's OK. This is Dana Scully and Fox Mulder. They're cool.
The group says nothing. He begins to point to introduce them, moving from left to right.
WILLIAM
This is Allison.
ALLISON is pretty, has long brown hair, and is dressed conservatively. Shy is shy and just nods a bit. William continues his introductions.
WILLIAM
...Tina.
TINA couldn't be more different from Allison, more of a stereotypical punk rocker with short, colored hair and a nose stud.
TINA
Hey.
William comes to the last person.
WILLIAM
... and Bobby.
BOBBY looks sort of like a slightly younger William. He's perhaps the most guarded of the bunch.
BOBBY
Hi.
William turns back to Scully and Mulder.
WILLIAM
Meet the children of Matsumoto.
Scully and Mulder are shocked but now understand.
MULDER
You're hybrids.
TINA
That's us. Freaks.
Mulder looks at her and then back to William.
MULDER
How did you find them?
WILLIAM
I started getting visions of them when I was on the run. They're on the run too. Running from the same people you now are, only they aren't "people."
MULDER
We know what they are.
Scully interjects.
SCULLY
So this is where you've been these past few months? Finding others like you?
WILLIAM
Yeah, until I had a vision of you.
William and Scully nearly have an emotional moment, but he quickly moves from it.
WILLIAM
We can't stay here. And we can't go to your house.
Mulder ponders for a moment.
MULDER
There's someone we can go to. Someone we trust.
CUT TO:
SCENE 9
INT. SKINNER'S APARTMENT - DAY
SKINNER lays in bed, asleep. He is awakened by the sound of POUNDING on his door. He grabs a CANE that is by the bed in order to get up. He throws on a ROBE and walks to the door which is still being pounded on.
SKINNER
Okay, okay...
He opens the door and sees the group.
SKINNER
Mulder? Scully? What is this?
SCULLY
We need your help, sir. Like always.
And like always, Skinner is wondering what the hell he's being brought into now.
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SCENE 10
INT. MR. Y'S HOUSE - DAY
Mr. Y sits in his chair, musing. The Trench Coat Man walks into the room. Though his back is to the door, the Trench Coat Man doesn't need to talk for Mr. Y to notice his presence.
Y
What happened?
TRENCH COAT MAN
We had them. But the boy showed up. The one they call William.
Mr. Y is shocked and turns around.
Y
He's back...
TRENCH COAT MAN
What do you want us to do?
Y
Wait. Mulder won't resist coming to us after we came after Scully and his unborn child.
(beat)
He will bring the boy to us.
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SCENE 11
INT. SKINNER'S APARTMENT - DAY
The four teens sit in the living room as Mulder, Scully, and Skinner talk in the kitchen. Scully hugs Skinner.
SCULLY
It's good to see you, sir.
SKINNER
You don't have to call me "sir," I'm not your boss anymore.
SCULLY
Hard to break old habits.
SKINNER
What is it exactly you need from me? A babysitter?
MULDER
We needed a safe place. They're Dr. Matsumoto's hybrid children.
SCULLY
Including William.
Skinner looks over.
SKINNER
That's William? That's your son?
MULDER
They're being chased by the aliens you know as "super soldiers." The same ones that attacked us this morning.
SKINNER
You were attacked? Why?
Mulder's eyes drift down and Skinner realizes it's about Scully's pregnancy.
MULDER
They want immortality. Invulnerability. That's why they want William and the others. That's why they want our daughter because of Scully's alien DNA.
SCULLY
They are relentless. They won't stop.
SKINNER
I'll do whatever I can to help.
MULDER
I need you to protect Scully and the Breakfast Club over there.
SCULLY
Mulder? Where are you going?
MULDER
To see a man with a letter for a name.
SCULLY
Mulder, he'll be expecting you. You'll be walking right into a trap.
MULDER
This won't be over until he's stopped, Scully. What do you want me to do?
WILLIAM (O.S.)
He's right.
They turn to William who is standing outside the kitchen now.
He walks closer.
WILLIAM
I'm going with him.
SCULLY
No.. I can't allow you to do that.
WILLIAM
It's OK.
SCULLY
No, it's not...
He stops her.
WILLIAM
Mom...
(beat)
It's OK. I'll be fine. You've seen what I can do.
She hugs him tightly. It surprises him a bit, but he's OK with it.
SCULLY
Be careful.
She turns to Mulder.
SCULLY
I expect you both to come back okay.
(beat)
I can't lose either of you again.
MULDER
Promise.
Mulder and William leave the kitchen and exit the apartment.
Scully and Skinner look at each other concerned.
ALLISON (O.S.)
Hey, where are they going?
Scully looks over to the girl who doesn't know what to think about any of this.
SCULLY
To find you a way out.
Bobby gets up from the couch.
TINA
Where are you going?
BOBBY
Gotta take a piss. That okay with you?
She rolls her eyes. He looks to Skinner.
BOBBY
There a bathroom around here?
Skinner points out to one out in the hall.
BOBBY
Thanks.
Bobby enters the bathroom, closes the door, and locks it. He pulls out a cell phone and dials a number. Somebody picks up.
BOBBY
Hey. They took us to some apartment. Mulder and Jackson left. I don't know where. The pregnant lady stayed behind. I can tell where we are. But after that, I get my freedom. Understood?
(beat)
I'll text it to you.
He hangs up the phone and begins to write.
SCULLY (O.S.)
Bobby, you OK?
Bobby speaks to wards the door.
BOBBY
Yeah, I'm fine. I'll be out in a minute.
He finishes writing his TEXT MESSAGE and sends it.
FADE OUT
END OF ACT TWO
ACT THREE
FADE IN
SCENE 12
INT. SCULLY'S CAR - DAY
Mulder and William fly down the highway. Mulder drives as William looks out the window. It's fair to say there's a bit of tension and awkwardness. It's been hard to break the silence until now.
WILLIAM
So who's this "Mr. Y" guy?
Mulder looks over, surprised but glad at the question.
MULDER
He used to be involved in a powerful group of human conspirators. But they turned him into one of them. Now he's their leader.
William nods. Mulder tries to find another way to keep the conversation going.
MULDER
It's really impressive... finding the others. That took a lot of...
William interjects.
WILLIAM
Maturity?
He laughs.
WILLIAM
Yeah, well, being on the run forces you to change your perspective on things.
Mulder nods.
MULDER
You know, you never had to be on your own.
WILLIAM
No, I did. You had to move on. I'm sorry you're involved again.
MULDER
That's not your fault.
(beat)
I can't tell you how happy we are that you're alive. When you were shot, I thought the worst had happened. Thanks to your connection, your mother never gave up hope though.
William looks over to him.
WILLIAM
I'm sorry you had to find out that way. About the Smoking Man. I'm glad you killed that bastard. I never had to know him to know what a monster he was.
(beat)
I know you're a good man, Mulder. I'm glad you're going to get to be a father.
Both of them have become emotional, but hold it back.
WILLIAM
You know, I always wanted a brother or sister. What's her name going to be?
MULDER
Samantha Melissa Mulder, after the sisters your mom and I lost.
William nods.
WILLIAM
I like that. You should call her "Sam."
Mulder ponders this.
MULDER
You know, I hope if and when this is over, you think about staying this time. There's always going to be a place for you.
William doesn't respond this time and looks out the window again.
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SCENE 13
INT. SKINNER'S APARTMENT - DAY
The group sits around the apartment in an awkward silence until Bobby gets up to leave.
TINA
Where are you going?
BOBBY
Need some fresh air.
SCULLY
It's not a good idea to leave. Not until Mulder and Jackson have returned.
Bobby ignores her and walks to the door, but Skinner steps in front of him. Bobby laughs.
BOBBY
You gonna stop me?
SKINNER
Yeah.
Bobby loses his smile.
BOBBY
Out of my way, old man. You have no idea what I can do.
SKINNER
Same.
This veteran isn't scared by some boy, no matter what powers he may have.
ALLISON
Enough! Bobby, stop being a dick. They're trying to protect us.
Scully interjects.
SCULLY
Take a walk, but don't be long.
Bobby drops his scowl and Skinner lets him through, but he and Scully exchange looks about the incident.
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SCENE 14
EXT. MR. Y'S HOUSE - DAY
Mulder and William are parked outside the house, watching the gate outside the house. ANOTHER CAR drives up and is let through by the GUARDS. Before the gate closes, Mulder puts their car in drive.
MULDER
Hold on.
Mulder speeds through the gate, driving past the guards. As soon as they get near the house, ARMED GUARDS pull out in front with their guns aimed at them.
CUT TO:
SCENE 15
INT. MR. Y’S HOUSE - DAY
VIEW OF FRONT DOOR
SCREAMS are heard and BLOOD splatters across the glass surrounding the door. Mulder enters the house and William follows behind. We see what's left of the guards from this distance as the door closes.
Upstairs, Mr. Y and Trench Coat Man wait for them to make their way up. Trench Coat Man takes a guarding stance in front of the doorway.
WILLIAM
Unless you want me to paint the wall with you again, I suggest you get out of the way.
Y
It's alright. Let them through.
Trench Coat Man moves out of the way, still staring at them.
Y
Maybe you should move in, soon-to-be-ex-Agent Mulder. I see you in my house enough.
MULDER
You stay out of mine, I'll stay out of yours.
Mr. Y smiles.
Y
You know why we need the child.
MULDER
Scully and my daughter are off limits.
He nods to William.
Y
Even he can't kill us, Mulder.
MULDER
No, but we can expose you. We know who you are. Every single one of you. We know how all but the newest of you can be identified and we know how you can be killed. As I reminded your other goon the last time I was here.
(beat)
Anything happens to those I love and that information comes out. But, in exchange for their safety, I'll keep your secret.
Mulder hates he has to make this offer, but he has no choice.
Y
You'd do that, you'd hide the truth after a lifetime of seeking it, hoping to get it out there to the public? You hold the proof yet you will throw it away for family? Making a deal with the devil, just like your father. How circular life is.
Mulder grows impatient.
MULDER
Do we have a deal or not?
Mr. Y looks over to Trench Coat Man.
Y
So be it. Scully and the child will be left alone.
(beat)
Now I'd appreciate it if this is the last time you'll darken my door.
Mulder turns to leave. Before William follows he looks at Trench Coat Man with a smile and EXPLODES him just for the fun of it. His remains cover the wall. Mr. Y stares on, shocked and maddened.
Mulder and William exit the house, but William is stopped in his tracks.
VISION
A QUICK MONTAGE includes Bobby smoking outside Skinner's apartment as a BLACK VAN pulls up, Scully and the others fleeing, Scully in labor, and adult Sam Mulder.
BACK TO SCENE
William looks over to Mulder.
WILLIAM
We've got to get back. Now!
Mulder doesn't stop to question and he and William run to the car.
CUT TO:
SCENE 16
INT. SKINNER'S APARTMENT - DAY
They group is still waiting on Bobby to return. Suddenly, Scully's head begins to hurt.
VISION
She sees exactly what William saw, showing they shared the vision.
BACK TO SCENE
Skinner is holding Scully.
SKINNER
Are you OK?!
Scully looks at him.
SCULLY
We have to get out of here!
SKINNER
Scully, what's wrong?
SCULLY
Bobby... he told them where we are!
Allison is shocked as Tina grows mad.
TINA
That son of a bitch. I knew it!
SKINNER
Alright, alright. We have to get out of here. Let's move!
Skinner moves to a drawer where his GUN is located and pulls it out. They all exit the apartment and move down the hallway. Skinner quickly looks around a corner towards and ELEVATOR and sees it open. TWO MEN in black tactical gear exit.
SKINNER
Back the other way. Get to the stairwell!
They all move as quickly as they can, harder for Skinner with his bad leg and Scully being pregnant. They get to the door to the stairwell. Skinner hands Scully his car keys and looks to the two girls.
SKINNER
Go with Scully. I'll fend them off and hopefully you can escape.
SCULLY
Walter, no!
ALLISON
Tina, take Scully. Get to the car and wait for us as long as you can.
Skinner looks her.
ALLISON
I can help you.
Skinner nods and then looks to Scully and Tina.
SKINNER
Alright, go!
Scully and Tina go through the door and down the stairwell.
Skinner and Allison turn back towards the hallway where the see the two men turn the corner. Skinner FIRES his gun into one of them. Allison closes her eyes to concentrate. The LIGHTS in the hallway begin to flicker. A HUMMING noise is heard until it suddenly stops and Allison opens her eyes. She jets out her arm and the other man is thrown back.
Scully and Tina makes it down the bottom but outside they see the black van and MORE MEN surrounding around it. Scully and Tina duck behind the front desk. Tina peeks over.
TINA
Was sort of a pyro in school. Think I can create a nice distraction for them.
She stares at the van, concentrating. It lights on FIRE.
Before the men can really notice and react to what's going on, it EXPLODES and knocks them down, lighting a few of them on FIRE as well.
TINA
Now!
Tina takes Scully and they run outside the front doors toward Skinner's car.
TINA
Throw me the keys.
Scully complies. They get to the car and Tina turns it on.
They looks toward the doors for their friends.
TINA
Come on, come on...
SCULLY keeps staring until she sees them walking out.
SCULLY
There!
Tina drives the car towards them, but Bobby steps out from the other side of the building, facing Skinner and Allison.
ALLISON
Bobby, how could you?!
The sky DARKENS and THUNDER is heard, perhaps anticipating a lightning strike.
BOBBY
Sorry, I made them a deal.
Before he can do anything, the CIGARETTE he's still holding in his hand BURNS UP and hurts him. He drops it and when he looks back up he is RUN OVER by Skinner's car. Skinner and Allison are shocked and look through the windshield to see a very satisfied Tina. They quickly get in the car and drive away as the men from the van start to get up. They turn onto the street at a face pace. But Scully's head starts to hurt again and she screams out.
INTERCUT WITH
William begins to have a vision too while in the car with Mulder. They see Scully in agony while in labor and Mulder concerned by her side.
BACK TO SCENE
Scully snaps out of it, but looks scared.
SKINNER
Scully, what is it?
She breathes heavily.
SCULLY
I think my water just broke.
The others panic.
SKINNER
We've got to get her to a hospital now!
TINA
Which one?
SCULLY
Our Lady of Sorrows. This way.
She points towards a turn. Skinner is on his phone.
SKINNER
I'm trying to call Mulder. Hopefully they're on their way back.
Scully nods and holds her belly in fear.
FADE OUT
END OF ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
FADE IN
SCENE 17
INT. OUR LADY OF SORROWS
We rejoin our in media res scene from the beginning of the episode. The nurse enters the room and Scully lifts her head up to talk.
SCULLY
Is Dr. Blaker on her way?
NURSE
Unfortunately, Dr. Blaker is on vacation. Dr. Keramidas is our on-call oby and she should be here soon.
Scully moans at some discomfort.
NURSE
How are you doing?
SCULLY
Better when I get the epidural I'm sure. Last go-around was a natural birth. But I'd rather that than be 8 weeks early.
NURSE
We'll have the NICU staff waiting to go as soon as the baby is out.
SCULLY
Thank you. I'm a medical doctor myself so I know the stats. Good chances for her at this stage, but a mother's going to worry just the same.
NURSE
What's her name?
SCULLY
Samantha.
NURSE
Oh, that's a very pretty name.
Scully moans out again.
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Mulder and William bust through the doors of the waiting area where Skinner, Allison, and Tina are.
MULDER
Where is she?
SKINNER
They've taken her back. She's gone into labor.
Mulder doesn't wait to say anything more and heads out of the area to find her.
Scully waits watching the door and hears a commotion outside.
Mulder is being typically impatient with hospital staff.
MULDER
I'm the father. Let me through!
He walks into the room and immediately goes to Scully.
SCULLY
Mulder...
MULDER
Scully, what happened?
SCULLY
I was fine. Then I had a vision.
MULDER
Yeah, William had it too. It's your close proximity to each other.
SCULLY
I think it triggered my labor.
MULDER
Are you ok? The baby?
SCULLY
As far as I know.
KERAMIDAS, a middle-aged woman, walks into the room. She walks to Scully and puts her hand on her hand.
KERAMIDAS
Hi, Dana. I'm Doctor Keramidas. I'm going to take good care of you.
She turns to Mulder.
KERAMIDAS
You must be daddy.
She shakes his hand.
KERAMIDAS
Alright, let's get to work. Let me see how dilated you are.
She inspects the area, but is startled when she sees some BLOOD around Scully's legs.
SCULLY
What? What is it?
KERAMIDAS
It looks like there may have been some hemorrhaging.
Scully is a doctor. She knows this could be bad for her, the baby, or both of them. Mulder sees that in her face. Dr. Keramidas seeks to reassure them.
KERAMIDAS
Don't worry. We're going to do everything we can to make sure both mommy and baby are OK.
Before she can respond, Scully moans out once again, this time in more pain.
Out in the hallway, the others wait patiently.
WILLIAM
It's my fault. I should have seen who Bobby was.
(beat)
He was me. Before all this happened to me. Before I met my birth mother and Mulder.
He looks over at Allison and Tina.
WILLIAM
Before I met you two.
He looks over to Skinner.
WILLIAM
Thanks for helping them.
Skinner nods.
Back to the room, Scully moans louder and louder in pain.
KERAMIDAS
Nurse, she's fully dilated. Get the NICU team in place. This baby is coming fast.
Scully squeezes Mulder's hand.
KERAMIDAS
Time for you to help, daddy. I want you to tell her to push at an 8-count.
Mulder holds Scully's legs and begins to count.
MULDER
Push!
Scully is screaming now as she pushes.
KERAMIDAS
Almost there!
MULDER
Push, Scully, push!
Scully gives one final big push and Dr. Keramidas is able to pull out baby Sam. She cries as Scully and Mulder are stunned by the sight of their daughter. The NICU TEAM stands by anxiously.
NURSE
Doctor, they're ready.
Dr. Keramidas checks over Sam and then places her in Scully's arms.
KERAMIDAS
Her breathing and color appears to be good. She needs her mother's embrace before you take her.
Scully and Mulder stare in awe at their child, a reminder of everything beautiful about existence in this world. In this moment, they couldn't be happier.
SCULLY
Hi, little girl. We've been waiting for you.
Mulder strokes the tiny patch of red hair on his daughter's head.
MULDER
She's beautiful.
They continue to take her in as the nurse looks over at the blood Scully has lost.
NURSE
Doctor...
KERAMIDAS
Ok, they need to take her now.
She reaches to grab baby Sam and takes her to the NICU team.
SCULLY
Bye, baby girl. We love you. Mommy and daddy will see you soon.
They take Sam out of the room. Suddenly, Scully feels very weak.
MULDER
Scully, what's wrong?
Dr. Keramidas looks at Scully.
KERAMIDAS
There was a lot of hemorrhaging and she suffered a lot of blood loss. It's more common in older women who give birth. I was hoping it would stop but the strain of child birth is strong. I'm sorry...
MULDER
What are you saying?!
He looks at Dr. Keramidas and then back to Scully, who nods in understanding.
MULDER
Do something!
SCULLY
There's nothing else they can do Mulder.
Mulder realizes what this means.
MULDER
I refuse to accept that!
SCULLY
I accept it, Mulder. It's okay. She's worth it. You have to take care of her now.
MULDER
Scully, no!
Scully reaches around her neck to take off her CROSS NECKLACE.
SCULLY
Give this to her. You'll know when the time is right.
She places it in Mulder's hand. He holds her face. Tears in their eyes, they stare into each other.
SCULLY
I love you, Mulder. I didn't know it yet, but I loved you since the moment I met you in that basement office.
MULDER
I love you, Scully. You can't go! I can't do this without you!
SCULLY
Yes, you can. You must. She needs you...
Mulder watches as the light goes from her eyes and she stops breathing. The love of his life has died in his arms. The sound of a FLATLINE is heard and he cries out her name.
MULDER
Scully!
The doctor jumps in front of Mulder.
KERAMIDAS
She's going into cardiac arrest!
The nurse flies into action to help. Mulder can't believe what's happening. He begins to break down further, but before long he has a realization and runs out the door. Heading out into the lobby he sees William and the others.
MULDER
I need you! Scully needs you!
They quickly follow him back to Scully's room and they are all shocked at the sight they see. Tina covers her mouth.
SKINNER
Oh my god...
WILLIAM
Mom?!
Dr. Keramidas looks at them with sorrow.
KERAMIDAS
I'm sorry... she's gone. We did all we could.
Tears fill their eyes. Dr. Keramidas looks over at the nurse.
KERAMIDAS
(softly)
Let's go.
The two leave. The others cry as Mulder just stares, refusing to believe the truth in front of him. He looks over to William.
MULDER
You can use your powers... You're a healer too. Your effect on her allowed her to get pregnant again. You can bring her back!
William shakes his head.
WILLIAM
I don't know if I can do that.
MULDER
You have to try!
William nods, but is nothing but unsure of himself. He closes his eyes.
ALLISON
It's okay. We're here too.
She grabs his hand.
ALLISON
Tina.
Tina acknowledges and grabs his other hand. Allison and Tina eventually reach out for Skinner and Mulder too. William concentrates harder and harder. But nothing.
WILLIAM
I'm sorry, I...
Before he can finish, Scully wakes up, taking a deep breath as if life is flowing back into her. They group stands amazed at the miracle that has just occurred. Mulder embraces a shocked Scully as hard as he ever has and she hugs him back with all the strength she can muster right now. Their journey didn't end here.
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SCENE 18
INT. OUR LADY OF SORROWS N.I.C.U
Mulder and William stand over Sam's ISOLETTE.
MULDER
Looks like you'll get to be a big brother after all.
WILLIAM
Yeah, about that.
Mulder knows what he's going to say.
MULDER
You're not staying.
WILLIAM
Too much still to do. Too many of us still out there. I'll be back though. Someday.
MULDER
You're always welcome.
He extends his hand out to shake William's but William surprises him with a hug which Mulder takes in. He may not be his father, but he loves William like a dad.
CUT TO:
EXT. FBI HEADQUARTERS
Establishing shot.
A LEGEND appears: 8 Weeks Later
CUT TO:
SCENE 19
INT. X-FILES OFFICE
The camera PANS across the familiar wall of newspaper clippings, photos, etc. Mulder is packing up a box of things from his desk. The door opens and Mulder looks up.
FLASH BACK
Scully walks into the X-Files office for the first time and introduces herself to Mulder.
BACK TO SCENE
Scully steps through the door in the present and looks at Mulder curiously.
SCULLY
Mulder? What is it?
He smiles.
MULDER
Nothing, just thinking.
She looks around.
SCULLY
I know. A lot of memories.
(beat)
It's harder to say goodbye this time, for some reason.
Mulder nods and closes up the box. He heads towards the "I Want to Believe" poster. He starts to take out the the first push pin holding it up, but stops himself.
SCULLY
What's wrong?
Mulder puts his hand down and just looks at it.
MULDER
I think I'm gonna leave it.
SCULLY
Isn't it your last one?
MULDER
It's always been a reminder to me... whenever I had forgotten what it is I was doing this for.
MULDER
(beat)
Maybe someday, if they ever put someone else down here, it'll serve that same purpose for them too.
Scully smiles.
SCULLY
Come on, Mulder. Let's turn in our badges and get home.
Mulder picks up his box and walks towards Scully. He and her stand in the doorway, taking one last look inside before she closes the door.
CUT TO:
SCENE 20
EXT. UNREMARKABLE HOUSE - DAY
Establishing shot.
CUT TO:
INT. UNREMARKABLE HOUSE - DAY
P.O.V.
A floorboard is taken off by Mulder who is upstairs in the baby Sam's nursery. He takes the USB drive out of his pocket.
He holds it up, looking at it. He then places it into a plastic bag he had in his other hand and puts it down under the floorboard.
SCULLY (O.S.)
Mulder? Where are you?
Mulder turns his head towards the door.
MULDER
I'll be right down!
He covers the floorboard back up and nails it in.
Scully holds baby Sam in her arms, swaying side to side to keep her asleep. Mulder comes down the stairs.
SCULLY
What were you doing?
MULDER
Just fixing something in the nursery. How are my two redheads?
Before Scully can answer, they see Sam has woken up. Mulder walks over to them.
MULDER
Hi there, Sam.
Scully looks at him.
SCULLY
Sam?
He smiles before leaning in for them to share a kiss, leaving her smiling too. Mulder puts his arm around her and they both hold Sam between them, a happy family. They continue to stare at their child as the camera FOCUSES on Sam's face.
DISSOLVE TO:
SCENE 21
EXT. CRIME SCENE - DAY
The camera remains FOCUSED on the face of Sam Mulder, now an adult.
A LEGEND appears: 25 Years Later
Sam is staring down at her BADGE. After a few seconds, she begins to walk over to what appears to be a crime scene outside of a SUBURBAN HOME. She walks up to POLICE TAPE where a POLICE OFFICER, 30s, female, is standing and she shows her the badge.
SAM
Special Agent Mulder with the FBI.
The officer lifts up the tape and lets her through. She enters the home where she's greeted by a DETECTIVE, 40s, male.
DETECTIVE
You the FBI agent?
She nods.
DETECTIVE
They said you're with some unit that looks into cases like this.
Sam doesn't say anything.
DETECTIVE
Anyway, you're victim's over here.
He points to the living room where a body lies under a BLOODIED, WHITE SHEET.
DETECTIVE
What happened to him defies all logical explanation.
He looks over at the obviously green agent.
DETECTIVE
...but I guess that's why you're here.
Sam walks towards the body and kneels down. She pulls LATEX GLOVES from her pocket and uncovers the sheet to look at the body, but the camera remain focused on her face. As the familiar opening notes of the theme music play, the screen FADES TO BLACK
END OF ACT FOUR
THE END
HISTORY
No history.