After the meeting where Krycek gives the Consortium a slideshow: INT. SYNDICATE OFFICE - NIGHT - LATER PANNING DOWN A RISING SHAFT OF BLUE SMOKE to the CSM who sits by himself in the room. He's deep in thought, when Krycek enters. Taking a chair across from him. The CSM says nothing. KRYCEK: I watch you. I see the way these men listen to you. They respect you. And fear you. They all know it's you who's gotten them here. And you will get them through. The CSM listens, not acknowledging a thing. Watching Krycek. KRYCEK: I learn from you. But there's so much more. You've built this project. I know someday you'll have to pass it on.... CSM: You see nothing, Alex. If you want to learn anything, you'll learn to keep your mouth shut. (beat) I've already chosen someone. Krycek nods, sits back. Meeting the blunt man's gaze bluntly. KRYCEK: I do see things. Things you might want to be aware of. (off the CSM) Mulder's been to see Cassandra. Off the surprise, and anger, that the CSM can't hide, we: CUT TO [Mulder and Scully breaking into Spender's office]