The Truth is Out There--Scene 21 from XF3
by Lolabeegood

E-mail: lolabeegood@gmail.com
Distribution: Archive freely with my name attached.

Rating: R
Categories: S, R
Keywords: Mulder/Scully romance, Post-IWTB
Spoilers: IWTB
Summary:  The truth is something Mulder & Scully may have to 
pay a steep price for.

Author's Notes: 

Ever since I watched IWTB I have thought of the ideal way to start 
and storyline a third movie.  So, after much thought and 
deliberation I have a series of scenes that I have written for 
the third XF movie.  The scenes will not necessarily run right 
after each other but they are in sequence.  They are more like 
scenes I would like to see in the XF3 that develop character, 
tie loose ends, and add plot interest.  

I do not own the characters and I don't make any money from 
this.

Enjoy!

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"Yes, sir" Mallory agreed as she sipped her 5th cup of coffee.

"We think they should be picked up for their own safety.  Franz 
is convinced Patrick will try and harm them."

She listened intently for a few moments.

"Yes, the sheriff has the profile as well.  They are acting on it.  
Have you located Dana Scully and Fox Mulder yet?"

She nodded her head again.  "Book tour?" she asked confused.

"We'll be on the first flight to Chicago.  You have agents on 
their house?" she asked and waited for his reply "Authorities and 
bus terminals have his photo?" she nodded as she hung up the 
phone. 

Mallory Suharta walked over and sat on the edge of the bed next 
Franz who was lying down with his hand covering his eyes.

"How are you feeling?" she asked as she ran a hand down his 
arm.

"Like shit" he smiled beneath his hand.

"I'll call the airport and see when the next flight is.  With 
any luck we can sleep for a couple of hours first."

"Why are we going to Chicago?" he asked through a scratchy voice 
"The kid's going to Virginia, if he makes it there."

"The reason they weren't at home last night when you sent a car 
to check on them, is because he's on a book tour promoting his 
book about working for the FBI."

"That's him?" Franz laughed "I had heard someone was, but I hadn't 
paid attention to who."

"Apparently she got on a flight and has been in Chicago with him 
for a few days."

"Well, at least we know where they are" he chuckled "I take it 
we're going to Chicago to see if they have any insight into the 
child or contact with him and his family?"

She nodded that he was correct "We've got 2 agents on their 
hotel and there's no sign of the boy, I'm sure he doesn't know 
they're in Chicago but, better safe than sorry.   Should I tell 
them to alert Mr. Mulder and Ms. Scully or should it wait until 
we get there?"

"What time is it there?" he groaned.

"Almost 9am" Mallory said as she reached for her phone.

"Is he scheduled to do anything for the book this morning?"

"No, according to his publisher it's a free day and they catch 
a flight at suppertime tonight to New York.  Ms. Scully is 
scheduled to return home at that same time."

"Let them sleep in.  God knows someone should be sleeping.  If 
they start to move, get the agents to intercept them and explain 
the threat." 

"Get some rest" she said softly "I'll book the flight and call 
the Chicago field office."

She got up to call the airport and arranged a flight for 10:30 am.  
Mallory called the field office and gave them Franz's instructions 
as well.  She walked over to the bed, pulled off her shoes, set 
the alarm clock, and stripped down to her bra and panties.  Mallory 
climbed into the other side of the bed and flung a blanket over 
Franz who was passed out and snoring on his side.  Her eyes closed 
as her head hit the pillow.


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The end of Part 21