 " Three Words " was written by executive producers Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz , directed by Tony Wharmby and saw Nelson Mashita reprise his role of Doctor Lim , having appeared in the previous episode " Deadalive " . Judson Scott also made his third appearance in the series as cult leader Absalom , reprising the role from both " Deadalive " and " This Is Not Happening " . The baseball field scene was filmed at Cheviot Hills Park , in Los Angeles , the park having previously been used in the sixth season episode " The Unnatural " and would be later re @-@ used in the ninth season episode " Lord of the Flies " . 
