24

Previously on 24.

Mr. President, my analysts believe...

That Assad's organization cannot survive without him,

and once he's dead, these attacks will stop.

C.t.u. Needs to eliminate Assad.

That's all there is to it. God knows we're paying a steep enough price to get him.

We were contacted four days ago by a man named Fayed.

He offered to give us Assad's location for a list of demands.

- One of them was Jack Bauer. - We're asking you to sacrifice yourself...

So we can eliminate Assad.

The reason why I fought so hard to stay alive in China...

Was because I didn't want to die for nothing.

Today, I can die for something.

You kept your end of the deal. I'll keep mine.

I have a transponder at Assad's location.

Thirty-three, 58, 11, north latitude.

Thirty-three, 58, 11.118, 21, 40, west longitude.

Have general Bowen mobilize the attack helicopters.

I'll let the president know we're a go.

C.t.u. Is about to kill the wrong man.

Assad isn't behind these attacks.

He's come here to stop them.

He's come here to stop me.

- Get out of my house. - This kid's father's a terrorist.

Oh, come on. He's no more of a terrorist than you or me.

- Tell me what happened. - The f.B.I... They took my father.

Are you sure the f.B.I. Didn't find the package? Yes, it's well hidden.

You need to deliver it soon.

Get in there! Find him!

The following takes place between 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 A.M.

We have to go. Not until we find Bauer.

We're not here to kill one American. We're here to kill thousands.

But he knows the truth.

It doesn't matter.

By the time Bauer tells anyone, it will be too late.

Assad will be dead, and we'll be free to finish what we started.

Fayed, listen to me.

If we don't leave now, we'll jeopardize the mission.

All right.

Is that our target?

This is where Fayed says Assad is right now.

- Can you get a heat signature? - Nah, they're shielded.

We can't tell how many are in there.

If there's anyone in there at all.

If Fayed lied to us, then Jack bought the farm for nothing.

Shut up, Milo.

What's her problem?

Jack Bauer was a friend of hers. It hurt her that he died that way.

You might want to attenuate your thoughtless remarks once in a while.

Two cobra attack helicopters are being launched from camp Pendleton.

They'll hit Assad's location in 15 minutes.

Excuse me, sir. What is it?

Jack Bauer's calling in, line two.

Jack, it's bill. Thank god you're alive.

What happened? How did...

bill, listen carefully. We do not have a lot of time.

I need you to call off the air strike against Assad. Why?

You're going after the wrong man. Assad is not responsible for the bombings.

Where'd you get this information?

It's complicated. I'll explain it to you as soon as you call off the air strike.

I don't have the power to rescind a presidential order, Jack. You know that.

Put me through to the president. I'll tell him myself.

Jack. Bill, trust me. Just put me through to the white house.

All right, stay on the line.

I have bill Buchanan for the president. Priority three.

- Put him through, please. - Yes, sir.

Bill. Mr. President, there's some new information...

You need to consider regarding the air strike on Assad.

I'm on the line with Jack Bauer. He escaped from Fayed.

What? How?

I'm not sure,

but he's requesting that we abort the air strike against Assad.

For what possible reason, bill?

According to him, Assad is not behind the attacks, sir.

Bill, that's insane. What is Jack basing this on?

He has an explanation, but he wants to talk directly to the president.

Put him on.

You're on the line with the president, Jack.

- Mr. President. - Jack, I am so sor...

I'm sorry. We don't have a lot of time. Did bill Buchanan explain about Assad?

Yes. But I have to tell you something, Jack. We're all skeptical here.

What's Assad doing in this country if he's not behind these attacks?

He's trying to stop them. He's trying to stop Fayed.

So you're saying that Fayed is carrying out these bombings?

Yes, sir. Fayed admitted to me that Assad is planning to renounce terrorism.

He's trying to mainstream his organization. He

wants to bring them into the political process.

Fayed wants to stop that from happening.

Fayed is behind this recent wave of attacks.

Jack, this is inconsistent with 20 years of terrorism on Assad's part.

His organization has waged nonstop war against the west.

He's responsible for hundreds of deaths.

I am aware of Assad's history, and I am still telling you...

That there is sufficient cause to call off this strike.

What if we change the air strike to a ground assault? If we capture Assad...

Sir, we cannot afford a ground assault.

We have to take him out now while we've got the chance.

Mr. President, if Jack is right and we've got

the wrong man, it's a risk we have to take.

Jack has been in a Chinese prison for 20 months.

His ability to assess this situation is highly questionable.

I believe he's being played. I know what I heard, Karen. I am not being played.

With all deference to Mr. Bauer, I think Karen is right.

Mr. President, you wanna stop these attacks, you need to stop Fayed.

In order to do that, you need to capture Assad and find out what he knows.

Sir, he might be the only hope you have.

Mr. President, I know your history with Mr. Bauer runs deep,

but don't let that impact your judgment here.

We have the opportunity to eliminate Assad. We have to take it.

Bill, I want real-time progress on that air strike.

I'm sending you a video uplink now, sir.

Mr. President, don't do this. Jack, I am sorry.

I am.

Jack, give me your location. I'll send a unit to pick you up.

Bill, killing Assad is a mistake.

Right now he's your only chance of finding Fayed.

It's the president's call.

We'll do all we can when you get back to c.T.U.

That'll be too late. Jack, tell me where you are.

Don't put me on hold. I've been on hold 10 minutes.

Give me the agent in charge. I will wait. I'll get that, sir.

Damn it.

She says he'll, uh, call me back on this number.

But they didn't tell you where they're holding my father?

No, they cannot release that information.

Hello. Do you have the package?

I'm still at my friend's house. They're helping

me find out where the f.B.I. Took my father.

You're not free to talk. No.

Just tell me if you have the package.

This is an issue of national security...

Not yet, but I'll have it soon.

There are other people I could have chosen for this task,

but I chose you.

Now get out of there. Retrieve the package.

Call me when you have it.

Yes. I will.

I have to go back to my house. I'm meeting my uncle.

Oh, do you think that's wise? Are you sure?

Ahmed, you should stay here. No, I-I'll be fine.

Don't worry. Thank you for everything.

Okay. Thank you.

Take care. Don't worry, sweetheart. His family's taking care of him now.

Ahmed, hold on.

Listen, I'm sorry.

I... I can't believe this is happening.

It's like the whole world has gone crazy.

It's been crazy for a long time. We just haven't been paying attention.

Yeah, well, we are now.

You know what? You should take this.

I got this at a fair in Oregon, and it's supposed to mean good luck.

Thanks, but I... I can't take it.

Why?

You might need it yourself someday.

Roger, zebra one. Lead is cleared hot. Zebra one cleared hot.

Flight is cleared for immediate engagement at lead's discretion.

Buchanan.

Mr. Buchanan, please hold for Karen Hayes.

Bill? Yes, Karen?

You're also online with the president. We're

monitoring the video feed of the cobras.

How soon before they hit Assad's location? Five minutes.

And how soon after the strike can we expect confirmation that Assad is dead?

Curtis will lead a team into the target zone.

He'll do a point-by-point grid search as soon as the strike is completed.

Thank you.

We have red.

Request heading change, 1-5-0.

Zebra one proceeding southwest through downtown corridor.

Approximately three minutes and 50 seconds to lock on target.

Zebra one changing course to 1-8-3 for southerly approach to target.

Roger that. Zebra one, 1-8-3.

Lock in two minutes and 30 seconds.

Drop the coffee.

Don't move. Don't even think about it.

- Where is Assad? Where is Assad?

Put down your weapon. I said put down your weapon. My name is Jack Bauer.

I know who you are. This house has been targeted for a strike.

I need to get you and your men out of here now. Check the street.

I came here alone. I know about Fayed.

I know he's behind the bombings. I know you're here to stop him.

- There's no one outside. - Fayed has set you up.

He provided c.T.U. With the coordinates to this house. Kill him, Assad.

In a few minutes, it's not gonna matter. We'll all be dead.

Don't listen to him. It's a trap.

There's a transponder that's been planted inside this house.

U.S. military is using it to pinpoint this strike.

There is no transponder here. We've searched the entire house.

One of your men must have it on them. It's the only possible explanation.

One of your men is working for Fayed.

Have them empty their pockets. [Man ] Assad, don't listen to him. He's lying.

Damn it, I am telling you the truth.

Why else would I be here? If I wanted to kill you, I'd have come in shooting.

Have your men empty their pockets!

I'm trying to save your life.

- - Wait.

Empty your pockets.

But, Assad... I said empty your pockets.