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Doggett catches someone in the X-files office trying to steal documents pertaining to Mulder's sister. The intruder is a severely scarred man who blames his disfigurement on Government conspirators. He claims the source of that information - and, in fact, the one who helped him gain entry - is Mulder. Although he refuses to divulge the missing agent's whereabouts, the mystery man has enough knowledge of the X-files and its history to lead Doggett to suspect that he just might be Mulder himself. Scully's fears for the safety of her son are elevated when he is injected with an unknown substance. With the mystery surrounding William becoming even more darker, Scully must allow herself to send him away for his own safety. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Chris Carter Chris Carter Frank Spotnitz David Duchovny

Director:: David Duchovny

Stars:: Robert Patrick (Special Agent John Doggett); Mitch Pileggi (Assistant Director Walter Skinner); Gillian Anderson (Special Agent Dana Scully); Annabeth Gish (Special Agent Monica Reyes)

Recurring Role:: Chris Owens (Jeffrey Spender); Travis Riker (Baby William); James Riker (Baby William)

Guest Star:: Annie Abbott (Older Social Worker); Shannon Hile (Mrs. Van De Kamp); Adam Nelson (Mr. Van De Kamp); Cyd Strittmatter (Dr. Whitney Edwards); Kiersten Van Horne (Young Social Worker); Dallas Munroe (ER Nurse); Dan Shor (2nd ER Nurse); Jason Waters (The Breather (Dbl)); David M. Fabrizio (ER Physician)

How is it that Mulder and Spender can have the same DNA if they are only half brothers. My understanding is that only twins will have the same DNA.

In any event, Spender was a FBI agent as much as Mulder was. If they have the same DNA, the system should have logged 2 hits instead of just 1 hit on Mulder. edit »
Regardless of who "Danny Miller" is supposed to be, how did he get access to the FBI building? He claims to use Mulder's FBI ID card, but Mulder has been fired for over a year. The FBI doesn't let fired employees keep valid ID cards that give them access to secure areas.

Comment: Danny Miller never says that Mulder gave him his FBI ID card. He simply says that Mulder gave him an ID card. edit »

The time stamp on the first scene in the X-Files office, with Doggett doing push-ups, is 11:21 pm. Chris Carter's wife's birthday is the 21st November. edit »
Although David Duchovny is uncredited in this episode, he is seen for a split second, by Scully when she is examining the disfigured man, soon to be named Jeffery Spender (Mulder's half-brother), when she looks in his eyes. edit »
Subtle hint that the Cigarette Smoking Man is still alive? Spender claims that he is seeking revenge on his father by depriving "them" of super-William: not something you typically do if the target of your revenge is...well, dead. edit »
Near the beginning, as Scully is in her car with William, she is singing "Joy to the World" to William, the same song she sang to Mulder while they were stuck in the forest in the Season 5 episode, 'Detour'. edit »

Spender: It'll never be over. They'll always know what he was. They'll never accept what he is.
Scully: Well, I can protect him.
Spender: And if you can't? Look at me, what they did. Is this what you want for your son? edit »
Doggett: (To Spender) I don't care who the hell you are!! If anything happens to that baby, I will personally take you out. edit »

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Gilmoregirl999
member since: Jul 16, 2005
William
The Bottom Line: "Tearjerker"
Great storyline, sad ending. ...Continue »
09/04/08 10:31am | report abuse
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Aly358
member since: May 31, 2006
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The Bottom Line: "Bottom of the barrel"
What a load of crap ...Continue »
08/28/08 11:22am | report abuse
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OhMandy
member since: May 20, 2008
William
The Bottom Line: "Not my favorite storyline"
This episode was largely well-written but is marginalized when tied to the ill-conceived conclusion. ...Continue »
07/26/08 07:39pm | report abuse
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clayrules
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The Bottom Line: "Painful to watch"
I found this episode too sad to watch twice. Contains Spoilers ...Continue »
09/21/07 12:03am | report abuse
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-TheDeadMan-
member since: Oct 2, 2003
William
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
A mysterious man who appears to be burned is caught in the X-Files office. ...Continue »
06/05/07 01:24pm | report abuse