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( Rhythmic beeps, then rapid-fire beeps )

MAN (over phone ): Identify.

Victor Rovner, requesting permission to transmit.

Log in.

Permission granted.

Excuse me a moment.

Let me catch up with you.

This is Walsh.

Sir, we just heard from Rovner.

He confirmed that there will be an attempt today.

Did he find out who the target is?

Senator David Palmer.

As soon as the polls open. Don't worry, we'll be there.

WOMAN ( over TV ): Senator Palmer seems poised for...

Well, I'm just trying to confirm the source for you.

All right, take this: "On this historic occasion..."?

Well, it is an historic occasion, sir.

It's self-serving to say it.

I want to stay low-key.

Wrong.

Play it up, inspire people.

Honey, what do you think?

I, uh, agree with Patty.

Okay, but not "occasion."

It sounds like we're having brunch.

Uh... "On this historic day"?

Deal.

You going to bed?

How can I sleep?

No, I'm going to write a few thank-you's.

Call me if you need me.

Thank you, Rachel.

You're having trouble, Dad.

Really?

Yeah.

So...

is she still giving you the cold shoulder?

If by "she," you're referring to your mother

I'd appreciate it if you'd call her by her name: Mom.

And no, she's just busy.

She's busy a lot.

And it's a school night for you, so time for bed.

: Good night.

I love you.

I'm glad you moved back in, Daddy.

Me, too, sweet.

Have a good sleep.

Good night, sweet pea.

Yeah.

She still giving you a hard time?

I don't know when I became the enemy.

I think she blames me for you moving out.

Well, I never gave her any reason to.

Maybe not.

But I think you let her manipulate you, Jack.

No, I don't.

Well, let me guess.

Just now she was all sweetness and light, right?

And then she said something nasty about me?

Yeah, and I just busted her on it.

I don't know why you're taking

this so personally.

It's just that mother-teenage daughter thing.

Hey.

You know, maybe you're right.

Maybe we should talk to her right now

and tell her she can't play us off each other

and that if she's insulting you, she's insulting me, too.

Okay.

Good.

I really appreciate that.

So, you just said that you appreciate that.

Do you mean you kind of appreciate it...?

I really appreciate it.

Do you really, really appreciate it?

: Do you really appreciate it?

How much do you appreciate it?

Jack.

Okay.

Kim?

Kim?

Honey?

Kim!

She snuck out.

That's it. She's grounded for two months, no exceptions.

And she can forget about getting

a driver's license.

Hello?

Hey, Teri, is Jack there?

Yeah, he's right here.

It's Nina.

What?

Hey, Nina.

Now? No, no, I can't.

Yeah?

Okay, fine.

Get a hold of the others and bring them in.

Yeah, okay. Bye.

It's Walsh.

He's coming into the office.

He wants everybody in as soon as possible.

It's only a briefing. I should be back within an hour.

If she's not here when I get back

we'll call all her friends, everyone we know

until we find out where the hell she's gone, okay?

Okay.

I'm sorry.

I'll call you from the road.

Okay.

What?

Vincent?

Jack Bauer.

Are you planning on seeing Kimberly tonight?

No, man, we broke up. You know that.

Yeah, I just wanted to make sure you know that.

Snuck out on you, huh?

Don't screw with me, Vincent.

Chill, man, look.

I-I don't know where she's at. You got my word.

That's a real comfort, Vincent

knowing that I've got your word.

Why are we meeting these guys at a furniture store?

Dan works there.

When are we supposed to be there?

Midnight. We're late.

Yeah, they'll wait.

You're sure about that?

Well, you told them I'm hot, right?

And you're hot, so they'll wait.

Dan's a sophomore at San Diego State.

Yeah, you told me that.

And so is Rick.

I mean, they're not just, you know

a bunch of high school idiots.

And your point is?

They're men, not boys.

Good, I'm glad to hear it.

Really?

Yeah!

CTU, this is Myers.

This is Jack. What exactly did Walsh say?

Just bring everyone in... no details.

Why does this have to be tonight?

Problems at home?

I'm almost there. I'll see you in a few.

How long is this going to take?

Why? Are we interrupting your social life?

At least I have one.

Funny.

All right, listen, talk to you later.

Have you called Langley?

I sure did. Called the Bureau, too.

Nobody knows anything.

Jack on his way?

Yeah, unfortunately for us, the mood he's in.

Hello?

Hey.

Did you hear from Kim yet?

No.

I was thinking we should try and remember

what it was like when we were kids, you know?

It's a different world now, Jack.

Yeah, I know.

Evening, Jack.

Hey, Paul.

Listen, I was talking to Denise the other day

and she and Steve took Nicki to a therapist

and they said it really helped.

Maybe we should think about that.

Yeah, well, maybe.

We can talk about it when I get home.

Honey, I'm already here.

Let me give you a call back in a little while.

Who's here?

Everyone. We're just waiting for Walsh.

I've activated a satellite uplink in case he needs one.

Okay, good.

Tony, I need detailed background on everyone

on David Palmer's staff, now.

Why?

'Cause I think this is about him, and I want us to be prepared.

Bad time to play a hunch.

If it leaks out we're screening Senator Palmer

people might think it's 'cause he's black.

Well, it is because he's black.

It makes him the most likely target.

I'm just saying it might not be interpreted that way on the outside.

I don't care how it's interpreted on the outside.

I just gave you an order and I'd like you to follow it

please. Good, thank you.