The X-Files (TV Series)

Deadalive (2001)

James Pickens Jr.: Alvin Kersh

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• Alvin Kersh : Smile, John. You look tense. I've asked you here to commend you.

  John Doggett : [Kersh hands him a letter]  What's this?

  Alvin Kersh : A letter to the director citing your meritorious efforts in the recovery of Agent Fox Mulder. And a recommendation that you be considered for advancement.

  John Doggett : [Doggett turns to Skinner]  Sir, the Assistant Director here deserves more credit than I...

  Walter Skinner : Deputy Director Kersh spoke to me at length before you came up. He thanked me and asked me to write you a letter, too...

  [pause] 

  Walter Skinner : ... officially transferring you off the X-Files to a division more suited to your talents.

  Alvin Kersh : Man of my word, Agent Doggett.

  John Doggett : Thank you for your support, sir. But all things being equal, I... uuh... would like to give any transfer some thought.

  Alvin Kersh : Fish while they are biting, John.