In October 1997, the CSM investigated Fox Mulder's apparent death. Despite the fact that the Syndicate believed Mulder to be dead, the CSM had his doubts. He was infuriated when he thought the Syndicate had sent someone else to keep Mulder in check. He later discovered that Mulder was in fact alive, and allowed him to retrieve the cure for Scully's cancer. (TXF: "Redux") After the shooting, the CSM left the United States and retired to a cabin in North Hatley, Québec, Canada. (TXF: "The Red and the Black")