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The X-Files · Season 9, Episode 2

“Nothing Important Happened Today II” quotes from The X-Files

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“Nothing Important Happened Today II” · Season 9, Episode 2

In this episode: Dana Scully (1), John Doggett (1), Walter Skinner (1)

Hi. Sorry about the hour.

I've just put him down.

(troubled) I couldn't talk on the phone.

What is it?

I was told to leave this alone. You and Mulder asked me to leave it be. To let Mulder disappear. We were concerned for the safety of the baby and for Mulder. Why am I risking that now? Why are you? Why are you getting mixed up with Doggett's investigation?

(looking away) Something happened, with my baby.

What?

I can't explain it. It's er, it's unexplainable, it's, um, not normal.

Whatever it is, I think you've made a terrible mistake. Letting Doggett pull you into this. He's hell-bent. And Agent Reyes is following right in his tracks.

I need answers. I need to know. I can't just sit around wondering-

If you can't tell me, tell Mulder. Tell him what happened.

Mulder can't know. He can't be brought back into this. He can't be brought back into the FBI. It's just too dangerous for him right now.

(pauses) ..It's too dangerous for everyone.

DDDeputy Director Alvin Kersh

(reading Doggett's report) "Super Soldiers, a Navy ship, a woman at the Department of Justice who drowned two men - All disappeared now, but which constitute a conspiracy like a cancer in the U.S. government." (flicks through the rest of the report) ..Not a mention of my name, John.

SJSpecial Agent John Doggett

No, sir. I found nothing on you. Nothing damning that I could honestly include in my report, let me say. ..And 'cause I got nothing to lose, let me say that I know your hands are dirty on this, sir - filthy.

KKersh

(smirking) That's why you're here - Take a last wild punch before the bell.

(begins removing his weapon and holster) There's one thing I can't figure, and then I'll be on my way (unclips his ID) - Is why you slipped that obituary under my door?

KKersh

You think I did that?

Over and over in my mind, it had to be you. You're the only one who had a reason.

KKersh

What's my reason?

You tell me - You looking to just get me fired, or get me killed?

[Doggett sets his ID and weapon on Kersh's desk, turns and begins to walk out]

KKersh

..You ever hear of King George III?

(turns around, angry) You answer my question!

KKersh

He was king of England when America declared independence in 1776. King George III kept a diary. On July 4th, 1776, he made an entry in it... 'Nothing Important Happened Today.'

What the hell does that got to do with me?

KKersh

Revolution started. Things that changed the world forever - And even kings can miss them if they're not paying attention.

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