An FDA inspector has been reported missing and the case is given to Mulder and Scully. Scully feels that the FBI hierarchy is giving them an assignment unrelated to the X-Files, but Mulder believes that there is more to the case. Venturing to Arkansas, where the FDA inspector was reviewing the conditions at a chicken processing plant, the partners find evidence of foul play.

Gambit, Rogue, and Wolverine take a ski trip in Germany. While Gambit and Rogue seem to be enjoying themselves, Wolverine is restless, and longs for some action. When he hears reports of a demon hiding in a local monastery, his investigation reveals not a demon, but a mutant, Nightcrawler, whose devilish appearance is in stark contrast to his peaceful and deeply philosophical nature. Later the townsfolk attack and burn the monastery. The X-Men convince the townsfolk not to fear what they do not understand, Wolverine, too, learns something about the nature of faith.