Fire Chief
Hurry and get him out of there! I need two men on the left side now. Wait. Where you goin' with him?
Season 1 · Episode 18
Miracle Man
Character-labelled dialogue prepared from the official DVD subtitle track.
Production code1X17Original airdate · March 18, 1994
389 dialogue entries
KENWOOD, TENNESSEE, 1983
(power saw whirring)
E.M.T.
He's dead.
Fire Chief
There's a woman over there who isn't and she needs some oxygen.
Boy
I want you to rise!
Samuel
Rise up and heal!
Fire Chief
What the hell you doing?
Reverend Hartley
Boy's laying on hands.
Samuel
Rise up and accept the miracle he's given you.
Fire Chief
You don't understand. The man's dead.
Reverend Hartley
Then the boy can't possibly do any harm, can he?
Samuel
For this is the power of belief-- the power to separate the light from the darkness to create life from death.
Reverend Hartley
Amen.
Fire Chief
Show's over! Let's clear the area.
Reverend Hartley
Hallelujah, samuel. Hallelujah.
(singing gospel)
Scene 02
Reverend Hartley
Yes, indeed, praise god! Yes! Yes! Yes! I want everybody to say hallelujah!
Crowd
(congregation:) hallelujah!
Reverend Hartley
Praise the lord!
Dana Scully
The woman on the table has a malignant tumor on her spine. This boy here will attempt to heal her by simply laying his hands on her.
Fox Mulder
Where did you get this?
Dana Scully
From the regional office in tennessee. The preacher's name is...
Fox Mulder
Reverend calvin hartley.
Dana Scully
You've heard of him.
Fox Mulder
The boy is his adopted son, samuel. He claims to have found him as an infant lying in the tall weeds near the muddy mississippi.
Dana Scully
He also claims the boy brought a man back from the dead.
Fox Mulder
It's more than a claim. The man he saved appears as a regular attraction in the reverend's tent ministry. The boy's been performing miracles every week for the past ten years, twice on sunday.
Dana Scully
Not according to the kenwood sheriff. Local authorities think reverend hartley and his son are a scam. They've been trying to shut them down but without any luck. They've turned to the fbi to try and get a prosecution.
Fox Mulder
For what? Fraud?
Dana Scully
No. Murder. Watch the tape.
Reverend Hartley
Lucy kelly has the cancer. Her doctors say it is inoperable. They say it is incurable. But I say to you that what the doctors cannot cure the lord can.
Dana Scully
(congregation:) amen!
Reverend Hartley
Because god... Can work... Miracles.
Reverend Hartley
The clear light of god's healing love... Is flowing... Through samuel's healing hands...
Dana Scully
20 minutes later, lucy kelly was rushed to the hospital. She was pronounced dead on arrival.
Dana Scully
I don't know, but it wasn't cancer. They've requested someone with a medical background to assist local police. I know it's not an x file...
Fox Mulder
When do we leave for tennessee?
MIRACLE MINISTRY, KENWOOD TENNESSEE
Reverend Hartley
Yes, indeed. Praise god.
Reverend Hartley
Yes, lord. Praise god.
Fox Mulder
I think I saw some of these same people at woodstock.
Dana Scully
Mulder, you weren't at woodstock.
Fox Mulder
I saw the movie.
Sheriff Daniels
You all right by yourself?
Lillian Daniels
I'll be fine.
Sheriff Daniels
I won't be long.
(sighing)
Reverend Hartley
Most of you here today I know as neighbors and as cherished members of our miracle ministry. But some of you have come from far away... As far away as pensacola, florida...
(cheering)
Reverend Hartley
And uniondale, long island! Wayne ashtown and his family. And it is especially to those of you who come from so far that I must apologize from the bottom of my heart... Because, unfortunately samuel cannot be here this afternoon. I know how very deeply disappointed each and every one of you must be feeling right now but I say unto you, do not be dismayed. Do not despair! Do not lose your hope... Because in two short days, samuel will be back here at our very special miracle mission! Yes, indeed, praise god.
Dana Scully
Maybe we should head backstage and see what the reverend has to say.
Fox Mulder
Wait. This is where they bring out elvis.
Reverend Hartley
As these people will testify samuel can heal you. Yes, samuel will heal you. But... Only if you believe. God bless you!
Dana Scully
Reverend hartley, we're with the fbi.
Reverend Hartley
I see sheriff daniels has sent in the cavalry.
Dana Scully
We just want to talk to samuel for a couple of minutes.
Reverend Hartley
He's not here.
Fox Mulder
Well, where is he?
Reverend Hartley
I don't know. I haven't seen him. That boy's been a bit troubled lately.
Vance
We're running late, reverend.
Reverend Hartley
If you'll excuse me.
Sheriff Daniels
Agent Mulder?
Fox Mulder
Yeah.
Sheriff Daniels
Sheriff daniels. We spoke on the phone.
Fox Mulder
This is special agent Dana Scully.
Sheriff Daniels
You requested a copy of the coroner's report.
Dana Scully
Right. Thank you.
Sheriff Daniels
I see you got a chance to take in the holy roller sideshow.
Fox Mulder
Something tells me you're not a member of the reverend's flock.
Sheriff Daniels
I remember hartley when he was a soapbox preacher collecting dollar bills in coffee cans. Since the boy joined the act he's gotten himself a cadillac for every day of the week bought for with money that should be used to improve our roads and schools.
Fox Mulder
People want to believe.
Sheriff Daniels
99% of the people in this world are fools and the rest of us are in great danger of contagion.
Fox Mulder
Even if hartley and samuel are fakes it's still a long way from accusing the boy of murder.
Sheriff Daniels
Witnesses say the boy was there laying hands on those people when they died.
Fox Mulder
You think that's how he killed them, with a touch?
Sheriff Daniels
I don't know how but we've been looking for him since tuesday and he does not want to be found.
Dana Scully
There's nothing unusual about these reports except that there were no autopsies.
Sheriff Daniels
Hartley blocked my autopsy request on religious grounds. It doesn't help that the county coroner is a member of the miracle ministry.
Dana Scully
Maybe we can arrange to have them exhumed.
CEMETERY
Fox Mulder
Sheriff...
Sheriff Daniels
It's reverend hartley's group. Damn. I told my people to keep quiet so this wouldn't happen.
Fox Mulder
Looks like you might have a few believers on the payroll.
Vance
On behalf of the miracle ministry we demand that you stop this sacrilege.
Sheriff Daniels
You're not just dealing with me anymore, vance. You're dealing with the fbi.
Dana Scully
We don't mean you any disrespect. We're investigating a possible homicide. Federal law requires we do a postmortem examination on these bodies.
Vance
I'm afraid we answer to a higher authority than the u.s. Government-- one that considers grave digging and defiling corpses mortal sins.
Sheriff Daniels
We'll get that autopsy, vance. Sooner or later, you know we will.
Vance
The deceased's family does not want her grave disturbed.
Sheriff Daniels
Carol wallace had no family.
Vance
We were her family. We were her family and it was hard enough to bury her once. So if you insist on going through with this we're prepared to maintain a vigil and do whatever it takes to stop you.
Sheriff Daniels
Mulder Scully...
Sheriff Daniels
One of my men just spotted the boy's car downtown.
Dana Scully
Can't do much here.
Fox Mulder
Let's go.
DOWNTOWN
Sheriff Daniels
What caused her death?
Sheriff Daniels
Not a very likely place to be saving souls. Where's the boy, zook?
Zook
He's in the can.
Sheriff Daniels
What happened here?
Zook
Damn fool started a fight. Figures them bible thumpers wouldn't know how to hold their liquor.
Sheriff Daniels
Where you been, samuel? We've been looking for you.
Samuel
Yeah? I've been thinking.
Sheriff Daniels
Well, you're going to have plenty of time for that now, son. I'm putting you under arrest.
Samuel
For murder?
Sheriff Daniels
For suspicion of murder.
Samuel
You mind if I finish my beer first?
Sheriff Daniels
Well, you go right on ahead. I'm going to have somebody take a statement from you. I'll see what I can do about getting your caddie towed.
Fox Mulder
Hey, sheriff. What evidence do you have to charge the boy with murder?
Sheriff Daniels
Well, what more do you want? The boy's practically given himself up.
Fox Mulder
He's drunk, though.
Sheriff Daniels
Well, then I'll add drunk and disorderly. Let's get this straight. It's not a question about the boy's guilt just how he did it.
Fox Mulder
Let me have a minute with him?
Sheriff Daniels
Suit yourself.
Fox Mulder
Samuel, I'm agent Mulder. This is agent Scully. We're from the fbi. Looks like you took quite a beating there.
Samuel
Penance, mr. Mulder.
Dana Scully
Some might call it a plain old bar brawl.
Samuel
You know what they say-- "he giveth and he taketh away." man gets too proud sometimes it does him good to get the crap kicked out of him. Saves god the trouble.
Dana Scully
The trouble of what?
Samuel
Humbling the guilty sinner.
Fox Mulder
Guilty of murder?
Samuel
Yes, sir.
Fox Mulder
How did you do it, samuel?
Samuel
Apparently, my pride and my weakness were an invitation to the devil. I muddied the river of my own faith. Now my gift has been corrupted.
Dana Scully
You're saying that you killed those people with a touch?
Samuel
I've laid my hands on the ill, given them health. I've healed the sick. I've even touched the dying and given them life. God has given me a special gift.
Dana Scully
Did he buy you all that jewelry too? Something is missing in your story.
Samuel
Do you doubt the power of god, ma'am?
Dana Scully
No, but I doubt the veracity of your claims.
Samuel
I have looked on the infirm and seen their sickness-- their cancer. Just as I can see the pain on this man right here.
Fox Mulder
Really? What pain is that?
Samuel
The pain you have... Regarding a brother or a sister. It's an old pain. It's never been healed.
Dana Scully
Is this some kind of a trick?
Samuel
No trick, ma'am.
Dana Scully
Let's get the sheriff...
Fox Mulder
I want to hear more about this pain. Tell me.
Samuel
I can see it, plain as day. It was a sister. You lost a sister quite young. Someone took her away.
Fox Mulder
What else do you see?
Samuel
Strangers... A bright light.
Dana Scully
Sheriff...
Samuel
You should have come here earlier. I could have healed your pain.
Sheriff Daniels
Let's get this over with.
Fox Mulder
I need another minute.
Samuel
I can't help you, not anymore. My gift is gone.
Sheriff Daniels
Cuff him. Let's go. You have the right to remain silent.
Samuel
I'll tell you, mr. Mulder-- god watches over his flock. He gives us signs every day. Open your heart. He might just open your eyes.
Dana Scully
How do you think he does it?
Fox Mulder
I don't know.
KENWOOD COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Defense Attorney
Given his exemplary record and the highly circumstantial nature of this case I ask that my client be released on his own recognizance without bail...
Samuel
Judge, that is not a good idea.
Reverend Hartley
Samuel!
Samuel
Let me go and it will be on your head.
Judge
Enough. This is not a pulpit, this is a court of law. Is that understood?
Samuel
Yes, sir.
Defense Attorney
Sorry.
District Attorney
Your honor, despite the defendant's avowed guilt we see no reason to burden the county with his maintenance until trial. But we do request a minimum bail of $100,000.
Judge
All right, if there are no objections. Bail is set at $100,000 to be deposited directly into the clerk's probation account. My god!
Judge
Good god! My god!
Judge
What is this? What...
Defense Attorney
Oh, god!
Samuel
How much more will it take for you to believe? The lord has testified against me. Does the serpent have to bite you on the ass till you understand?
Baliff
Everybody, clear this courtroom.
MOTEL ROOM
Dana Scully
Okay.
Fox Mulder
"and when it was morning "the east wind brought the locusts. "and the locusts covered the face of the whole earth. "so that the land was darkened. And they did eat every herb..."
Fox Mulder
"and all the fruit of the trees which the hail..."
Dana Scully
A few thousand grasshoppers does not constitute a plague. Besides, we're in farm country. This area is an agricultural smorgasbord for this type of infestation.
Fox Mulder
Maybe in a cornfield, but this happened in a courtroom.
Dana Scully
So what's next? The slaying of the firstborn?
(chuckles)
Dana Scully
Does this have to do with what samuel said in the bar last night about your sister?
Fox Mulder
I had these patient cases sent over from kenwood county hospital. These are physician- documented cases of patients who went to samuel after conventional treatments failed.
Dana Scully
"spontaneous remission of metastatic cancer... "regenerated nerve growth after post-trauma paraplegia..."
Fox Mulder
I have encountered dozens of psychic healers but none like this. I think the kid is for real.
Dana Scully
This is intriguing but there is a whole library of medical literature dealing with unexplained spontaneous cures.
Fox Mulder
Now western medicine treats the human body in biochemical terms. But the body could also be treated as an electromagnetic system.
Dana Scully
So your theory is that if samuel can repair this energy field to heal he can also destroy it to kill.
Fox Mulder
Why not?
Dana Scully
Okay, say that samuel's touch can kill. Why would he want to?
Fox Mulder
He said he muddied the river of his own faith, meaning...
(knock at door)
Vance
If you're available reverend would like to see you.
REVEREND HARTLEY RESIDENCE
Reverend Hartley
I've been under a lot of stress lately which I know doesn't excuse my rude behavior yesterday but I hope you found it in your hearts to forgive me.
Fox Mulder
Why did you want to speak with us?
Reverend Hartley
I need your help.
Fox Mulder
Samuel is being tried for murder. You need a good lawyer.
Reverend Hartley
Samuel is innocent.
Fox Mulder
How can you be sure?
Reverend Hartley
Because he's my son.
Fox Mulder
That argument will not work on a jury. And samuel's confession won't help much either.
Reverend Hartley
You have to understand-- samuel is a very complicated young man. He feels things like no one else. To him, a pinprick becomes a gaping wound. His power comes from this ability to feel. But some people fear that power. And out of their weakness and their fear they seek to destroy it.
Dana Scully
You mean sheriff daniels.
Reverend Hartley
It's no secret sheriff daniels has been trying to shut me down since I first opened my tent ten years ago.
Dana Scully
He seems to think that your ministry is a fraud.
Reverend Hartley
He's a faithless man, agent Scully. His wife, she suffers from a most painful arthritis. Her fingers are twisted like bitter roots. Yet he keeps samuel from ministering to her.
Dana Scully
In light of recent events, you can't blame him.
Reverend Hartley
I don't know how those poor people died. I can't explain that. Which is why I'm asking you to be there tonight so you could see for yourselves samuel doing god's work. Can I count on you both to be there?
Dana Scully
I think so. Mulder, what do you think?
Fox Mulder
Excuse me. Where did she go?
Man
Who?
Fox Mulder
The little girl.
Man
There's no little girl around here.
Dana Scully
Mulder... What is it?
Fox Mulder
It's a girl.
Dana Scully
Who, jessica hahn?
Fox Mulder
A little girl.
MIRACLE MINISTRY TENT
Vance
Brothers and sisters, help yourselves. Let the folks with the wheelchairs through now. That's right. Don't be shy. Hello there. Welcome to the miracle ministry. Y'all come to see samuel tonight?
Margaret'S Mother
Yes. Will he be here? The paper said--
Vance
Don't mind the papers. God's work will be done. Young samuel will cast out the devil and heal the sick.
Margaret'S Father
Did you hear that, honey?
Margaret Hohman
Could he see me?
Vance
I'll tell you what-- I'll put in a special word, hmm? What's your name, darling?
Margaret Hohman
Margaret hohman.
Vance
Margaret, you wait right here. I'll see if somebody can put you in the front row. How's that, huh?
Samuel
I can't go out there, not after what's happened.
Reverend Hartley
God tests the faith in us all, son. And because he has chosen you to act in his likeness he has given you the toughest test of all. Do not forsake your gift, samuel.
Samuel
Aw, man.
Reverend Hartley
I'm a preacher, son. That's my gift. But all the preaching in the world could never equal even a small miracle in consolidating the faith and hope of these people. Let this man-- whose life you saved-- give witness tonight to the grace and goodness of your healing power.
Vance
They're all waiting on you, samuel.
Choir
♪ready, you got to be ready♪
Reverend Hartley
♪ready, you got to be ready♪ ♪ready, you got to be ready♪ ♪ready, you got to be ready♪ ♪ready, you got to be ready♪ ♪ready, you got to be ready♪
Announcer
♪ready, ready, ready♪ ♪ready, ready, ready♪
Reverend Hartley
♪ready, ready, ready♪ ♪ready when jesus comes.♪ yes, indeed! Praise god! Hallelujah!
All
Hallelujah!
Reverend Hartley
Praise the lord!
All
Praise the lord!
Reverend Hartley
God is here tonight. Oh, yes.
Assistant
(crowd murmurs agreement) pass it down, please.
Reverend Hartley
I feel his presence. Oh, amen!
Dana Scully
Apparently miracles don't come cheap.
Reverend Hartley
God is here and he... Is here... To heal!
(cheering)
Reverend Hartley
Yes, heal! Hallelujah. There's a man I'd like to introduce to you-- a man who has seen the face of god but who was not satisfied to go to that great place. No, god had work for him to do right here on earth. As it is in heaven, mm-hmm. I saw this man come back from beyond death's door. He stands here today as a living testament to the ability of god to work miracles. Ladies and gentlemen brothers and sisters... Our beloved friend, leonard vance.
Leonard
As it says in john
Vance
Chapter three-- "no man can do these miracles unless god be with him."
(murmurs of agreement)
Vance
That man to whom I owe my life is samuel hartley. And he is here tonight to heal you.
Reverend Hartley
Thank you, leonard. Ladies and gentlemen-- "god's soldier, samuel hartley."
(crowd clapping)
(gospel music begins)
Dana Scully
Mulder!
(choir singing)
Samuel
♪it's time to seek the lord♪ ♪find your daily time♪ receive god's love. ♪for the time of his coming is near♪ ♪for no man knows♪ through the power of god. ♪the day nor the hour♪ ♪there is no time to waste♪ ♪you better get your house in order♪ ♪or it may be too late♪ ♪the lord is coming♪ pray with me.
Samuel
♪it could be morning or night♪ ♪I said he's coming♪
Samuel
Close your eyes. ♪tomorrow might be too late♪ ♪will you be ready?♪
Reverend Hartley
♪ready, ready...♪
(gasping)
(gasping louder)
(loud heaving)
Margaret'S Father
What have you done, boy?
Reverend Hartley
All right, everyone, remain calm. Give this young woman some room. Everybody praise god.
Dana Scully
Say hallelujah. Get an ambulance!
Reverend Hartley
Don't panic now! Just praise the lord!
Dana Scully
She's dead.
(sobbing)
KENWOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL
Vance
Oh, my baby.
Vance
My lovely friends, children of god brothers and sisters if you desecrate the body then you slay the soul. Let's keep this poor woman's body intact.
Dana Scully
We know that reverend hartley's been pressuring you but this is the third death linked with the miracle ministry.
Margaret'S Father
Reverend hartley says an autopsy is against scripture.
Dana Scully
What illness did your daughter suffer from, mr. Hohman?
Margaret'S Father
She had m.s.
Dana Scully
Has she ever had a seizure before this?
Margaret'S Father
Not to my knowledge.
Dana Scully
You see, I think that the seizure she had is indicative of some kind of embolism or aneurysm.
Margaret'S Father
But the boy only touched her forehead.
Dana Scully
And are you going to be content to bury her without knowing the true cause of death? Without knowing if there was foul play involved?
Margaret'S Father
Give me a moment.
Fox Mulder
You think the boy really did it?
Dana Scully
No.
Fox Mulder
Why not?
Dana Scully
I was raised a catholic and I have a certain familiarity with the scripture and god never lets the devil steal the show.
Fox Mulder
You must have really liked the exorcist.
Dana Scully
One of my favorite movies.
Fox Mulder
Well...
Dana Scully
So who were you pursuing in the crowd tonight?
Fox Mulder
I thought I saw someone I knew.
Dana Scully
That boy really has you going, doesn't he?
Fox Mulder
Why do you say that?
Dana Scully
In the bar, samuel mentioned your sister. Is it your sister you think you're seeing?
Fox Mulder
I've seen her twice now.
Dana Scully
Maybe you just want to see her.
Fox Mulder
I'm not delusional, Scully.
Dana Scully
Don't discount the power of suggestion. A healer's greatest magic lies in the patient's willingness to believe. Imagine a miracle, you're halfway there. We learned that in med school.
Fox Mulder
You think this is what margaret hohman or her parents were imagining?
Margaret'S Father
We're going to go along with your investigation.
MORGUE
Dana Scully
It's 11:21 p.m., march 7. Subject's name is margaret hohman. Female, caucasian 107 pounds. Mulder, take a look at this.
Fox Mulder
Do I have to?
Dana Scully
Lesions on the lungs here. I'm finding them throughout the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. There's also damage to the mucous membranes. She must have died from cellular hypoxia. A lack of oxygen to the cells.
Fox Mulder
What would cause that?
Dana Scully
My guess? Ingestion or injection of sodium or potassium cyanide, maybe arsenic. I won't know exactly until I run a toxicology screen on her.
Fox Mulder
How soon?
Dana Scully
Lab opens in the morning.
Fox Mulder
See who you can push to get it done-- as soon as possible.
(door clanks shut)
(footsteps)
KENWOOD COUNTY JAIL
Fox Mulder
Samuel, it's agent Mulder.
Samuel
Yeah? What do you want?
Fox Mulder
I want to talk with you. If you'd prefer your attorney were present...
Samuel
Whatever. No.
Fox Mulder
I put a call in to sheriff daniels. He's on his way down here. I'm going to ask him to release you. Why are you doing this?
Samuel
You were there, man. You saw for yourself.
Fox Mulder
Did you poison margaret hohman?
Samuel
Did I poison her?
Fox Mulder
Did you poison her using potassium or sodium cyanide? Because that's what killed her.
Samuel
What are you talking about?
Fox Mulder
You're innocent, samuel. Unless you had a hand in administering it. I don't think you did.
Samuel
Whatever the cause, mr. Mulder, I am responsible.
Fox Mulder
Evidence will be presented tomorrow. Habeas corpus law will force them to release you. You should go home and get some rest.
Samuel
Just leave me alone, okay?
Fox Mulder
If you think the punishment for your sins is the deaths of those people...
Samuel
The lord has testified against me.
Fox Mulder
I can't stand here and argue with your biblical rhetoric but I do know that the law will find you innocent. You said you could see my pain. Look at me. What do you see now?
Samuel
I see nothing. I am blind.
Fox Mulder
I don't believe you. I've seen her. It was her, wasn't it?
Samuel
Your sister?
Fox Mulder
You made her appear to me, didn't you? Look at me.
Samuel
I am very tired, mr. Mulder.
Fox Mulder
Is she alive?! Is that what I'm supposed to believe or is this a trick?
Samuel
You mean... A trick of the devil?
(exasperated sigh)
Fox Mulder
Jailer!
Sheriff Daniels
I see I'm a little late for the ball.
Fox Mulder
I wanted you to release the boy.
Sheriff Daniels
On what pretense?
Fox Mulder
His innocence.
Sheriff Daniels
Aren't you out of your depth here? This may be hicksville to you but we do try and hew to the legal system.
Fox Mulder
He seems determined to stay here anyway.
Sheriff Daniels
What does that tell you?
Fox Mulder
It tells me you're determined to have him charged while your real homicide suspect is still at large.
(footsteps)
Deputy
Got some company for ya, sam.
(grunting)
Deputy
What are you looking at?
(doorbell rings)
Scene 13
Sheriff Daniels
I'll get it. I'll get it.
Deputy Tyson
Ma'am, sheriff.
Lillian Daniels
Hey, dennis. How are ya?
Deputy Tyson
Just fine, ma'am, just fine. Except we had an incident down at the jail.
Sheriff Daniels
What incident, tyson?
Deputy Tyson
The preacher boy. He's dead.
KENWOOD COUNTY JAIL
Dana Scully
He was alone in his cell when Mulder left him this morning. How could this have happened?
Sheriff Daniels
The boy started a fight with a couple of rowdies we picked up on a d.u.I. Took some mean blows to the head. Died before the ambulance got here.
Reverend Hartley
His blood is spilled and it's all over you!
Vance
Reverend...
Reverend Hartley
How much longer are you going to hide behind that badge before the truth is revealed?
Sheriff Daniels
I have work to do.
Dana Scully
Reverend hartley... We're sorry for your loss.
Reverend Hartley
That boy... He was blessed. He never hurt a soul.
Vance
Come on there, reverend. Our friends will find out about samuel sooner than later, and, well... It's probably best if they hear it from you. Come on. Ma'am.
Dana Scully
You got that look on your face, Mulder.
Fox Mulder
What look is that?
Dana Scully
The kind when you've forgotten your keys and you're trying to figure out how to get back in the house.
COURTROOM
Dana Scully
What exactly are we trying to find?
Fox Mulder
Clues.
Dana Scully
Oh. What does it mean?
Fox Mulder
Let's find out. Scully. It's potato. Someone left a trail of food in the ventilation system leading to the courtroom. You dump your locusts in here... Instant plague.
Dana Scully
Where do they come from?
Fox Mulder
Biological supply houses hatch them on order to farms and universities. Shouldn't be too hard to find out who set this up.
Dana Scully
And you think whoever did this is responsible for the murders.
(frightened gasp)
HARTLEY RESIDENCE
Vance
You're dead. They killed you.
Samuel
I was dead... But here I am.
Vance
No!
Samuel
Why did you betray me? You murdered those people. They came to me to be healed and you murdered them. Why? After I gave you back your life.
Vance
You call this life?!
(knocking)
Reverend Hartley
What in tarnation do you want?
Sheriff Daniels
We have a warrant for the arrest of leonard vance. Where is he?
Reverend Hartley
You must be mistaken.
Dana Scully
Afraid not, reverend. We traced a pesticide order to him from a chemical company. Cyanogen bromide-- it's a cyanide derivative.
Reverend Hartley
Leonard poisoned those people?
(whimpering)
Sheriff Daniels
Get your clothes on, vance. You're under arrest.
Vance
I betrayed him.
Dana Scully
Cyanide. There's no way to tell how much he's ingested.
Fox Mulder
I'll call an ambulance.
Dana Scully
We have to get him to the hospital ourselves.
Vance
I thought, "why didn't he let me die?" beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravening wolves. That's what I thought he was because who else would bring me back looking like this?
Fox Mulder
Who? Samuel.
Sheriff Daniels
The man's delirious.
Vance
He was here, reverend. Right in this room... And he forgave me.
(choking gasp)
SCULLY'S ROOM
Dana Scully
Rather than simply killing samuel vance contrived to kill the ministry's faith in him. We have conclusive evidence connecting him both to the courtroom infestation and to the poisoning deaths of three members of the ministry. Vance's obsession outlived samuel however. His conscience haunted him until he became delusory and finally took his own life effectively ending our investigation. In light of this information it is highly doubtful that there have ever been any miracles in kenwood, tennessee.
(phone rings)
Fox Mulder
Mulder.
(knock at door)
Fox Mulder
Scully? Sheriff daniels just called. Samuel's body is missing from the morgue.
MORGUE
Fox Mulder
Any witnesses?
Deputy Tyson
One, so far. The night nurse who made the report-- beatrice salinger.
Fox Mulder
She saw somebody take him?
Deputy Tyson
Not actually.
Fox Mulder
What do you mean?
Sheriff Daniels
Talk sense, deputy.
Deputy Tyson
She didn't exactly see anyone taking the body.
Sheriff Daniels
Well, what then?
Deputy Tyson
She, uh... She claims she saw samuel walking out by himself. Sounds crazy, I know, but that's what she told me.
Fox Mulder
You coming, sheriff?
Beatrice Salinger
I was drinking my coffee and going over the night orders for my ward, seven south, when he walked right by me. His face was all black and blue.
Fox Mulder
You're sure it was him.
Beatrice Salinger
Well, at first I thought my eyes were playing tricks which happens a lot on graveyard so I got up to look again but I lost him around a corner. He just vanished. Then I went to check the morgue and his body was gone.
Sheriff Daniels
This is insane. I won't listen to any more of this crazy talk.
Beatrice Salinger
I'm not the only one who saw him, sheriff so I know I'm not crazy. Other people saw him too. I'm not crazy. It was samuel.
SHERIFF DANIELS' RESIDENCE
Lillian Daniels
This isn't true, maurice, is it? The boy was an awful fake just like you said, wasn't he, maurice? Wasn't he, maurice?
(knocking)
Deputy Tyson
Sir... Going to have to ask you to come with me. District attorney wants to ask you some questions concerning the boy's death.
OUTSIDE MINISTRY TENT
Fox Mulder
What?
Fox Mulder
What is it?
Fox Mulder
What is it?!
Fox Mulder
What...
Dana Scully
Come on, Mulder...
Dana Scully
♪coming♪
Dana Scully
♪coming♪
Dana Scully
Sundays will probably never be the same again in these parts.
Fox Mulder
I have a strong sense the reverend hartley is not going to be able to give up the pulpit.
Dana Scully
Even without his son?
Fox Mulder
Might even strengthen his faith. The boy did rise from the dead. That kind of thing happens only once or twice every 2,000 years or so.
Dana Scully
Yeah, and I have a story about a plague of locusts. I just hope reverend hartley didn't arrange his body snatching as his miracle of miracles.
Fox Mulder
Somehow, I don't think so.
Dana Scully
What exactly do you think?
Fox Mulder
I think people are looking hard for miracles. So hard that maybe they make themselves see what they want to see.
Dana Scully
You coming, Mulder?
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