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Right now,

terrorists are plotting to assassinate

a presidential candidate.

My wife and daughter are in danger

and people that I work with may be involved in both.

I’m Federal Agent Jack Bauer.

And this is the longest day of my life.

I can go over your head, Mr. Almeida.

And I assure you, there will be consequences.

I apologize, Senator, but we do have protocol.

Our district director Ryan Chappelle

is working on a clearance right now.

But if I could tell him why you’re here.

All he needs to know

is that I need to talk to Jack Bauer

and I need to do it now.

Can I get you anything...?

No.

Chappelle.

Yeah, I don’t think I can stall the senator much longer.

He wants to know why he can’t see Jack.

What did you tell him?

Well, I told him you were working on it.

And he still didn’t say why he was here?

No, he just wants to see Jack.

Well, until I know more

I don’t want to put those two together.

I’m checking it out now. All right.

So, you find out what Palmer’s doing here?

Not yet.

Any new intel on the backup shooters?

Yeah. An Alexis Drazen.

Looks like he’s connected to two other shooters

but for some reason he stopped in D.C.

for a couple of days before landing in LAX on Saturday.

There’s other inconsistencies.

I’m still working on it.

Where’s the report?

I routed it to Nina’s computer.

Send me a copy, would you?

Yeah.

I still don’t understand why

you’re taking us to a safe house.

Weren’t we supposed to answer some questions at Jack’s office?

We’re going to do that at the safe house now.

Is my dad going to be there?

Not right away.

Maybe when he’s done at CTU.

Are we okay, Nina?

Everything’s fine.

Right now a small, controlled environment

is the most secure place for the both of you.

Does Jack know you’re taking us?

Of course. Myers.

Yeah, we’re moving Teri and Kim to the safe house now.

We should be there soon.

Mom, you never told me what the doctor said.

It was a cyst that burst.

She said it wasn’t serious.

Then why did she-- Honey, there’s nothing to worry about.

She said it would go away all by itself.

Gaines first made contact with me on my cell phone.

Then he directed me to a car in a parking lot

of Saint Mark’s Hospital.

The transmitter was in the car?

Yeah, that’s when he asked me to put it in my ear.

Look, can we take a break for a second?

Please, could you find out for me

how my wife and daughter are doing at the clinic?

Teri and Kim have already left the clinic.

What? They’re fine, the doctors cleared them.

Nina’s even moving them to the safe house.

You knew they were moving my wife and daughter

and you didn’t tell me?

That’s it.

This is over.

I don’t say another word.

I want to speak to Chappelle.

Now, Alberta!

You’re exhausting.

I was surprised you called last night.

I didn’t think I’d see you again after D.C.

I’m not really that easy, you know.

Will you have another break later in the day?

The Senator has to leave town this afternoon.

He’s going to Nevada.

Only a few of us were told about it

and I am one of the ones who has to go with him.

You have to hold his hand?

In so many words.

Would it be too much to hope

that you might have some free time in Nevada?

You would want to come?

If you want me.

You know, this is a pretty big shower.

There’s room enough for two.

I’m on my way.

Alan.

Senator Palmer, what can I do for you?

I’m trying to talk to a CTU agent named Jack Bauer.

Where are you?

CTU Los Angeles.

They say I need clearance, but it’s taking forever.

Not a problem. Who’s in charge over there?

Ryan Chappelle.

Yeah, okay.

I’ll take care of this right away.

Thank you, Alan.

I owe you.

Senator Palmer.

Ryan Chappelle.

What seems to be the problem, Ryan?

Why can’t I get in to see Agent Bauer?

Please forgive the wait.

When an agent is under internal investigation

procedure is to keep him isolated

until he’s been fully interrogated.

It’s really out of my hands.

Even if I could help you with your investigation?

Mr. Chappelle.

Alan Optican from the Pentagon

is on the line for you.

Excuse me.

Chappelle.

This is Alan Optican, Department of Defense.

Yes, sir.

From this point on,

Senator Palmer is to be given carte blanche.

You make sure he gets whatever he needs.

Yes, sir.

Understood? Of course, sir.

Thank you.

Bring Jack Bauer down here right away.

Thanks for helping me cut through the red tape.

Mm-hmm.

I want all your cameras and recording equipment shut down.

This is going to be a private conversation.

I understand.

I’ll make sure the room is secure.

Thank you.

Hey, Jack. Hey.

Listen, Nina called, wanted me to tell you

Teri and Kim are fine.

Who’s guarding the house?

Paulson and Breeher.

Okay, good.

Also, Chappelle wants to see you

in the conference room.

Good.

Thanks a lot, Tony.

Milo, sorry I had to switch the cards on you last night.

I had no choice.

No, it’s not a problem.

I mean, we understand what you’ve been going through.

Thanks for your help.

Senator Palmer.

Leave us.

I’ll be outside. Thank you.

Close the door.

Sit.

Yes, sir.

I want to know who’s working with you.

In which context, sir? I’m sorry, I...

Right here, right now.

We’re going to put an end to this.

Sir, I don’t know what they have been telling you--

I know why you want me dead, Mr. Bauer.

Want you dead, Senator, I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Kosovo.

Kosovo...

I know you hold me responsible for the men you lost there,

two years ago today.

You know about Operation Nightfall?

I authorized the mission.

I know you took out Victor Drazen

and his inner circle.

And I know you lost six men in the process.

And you think I want revenge for the death of my men?

Yes, I do.

With all due respect, Senator,

I almost died today trying to protect you.

And if I blame anyone for the death of my men in Kosovo, sir,

I blame myself.

Then what were you doing at the power plant? I was try--

The reason why I went for that Secret Service Agent’s gun, sir,

was to try and get you out of the room

without giving myself away.

The people that want you dead, they had kidnapped my family.

They threatened to kill them if I didn’t

assist them in the assassination attempt.

They didn’t tell you any of this

when you came in, did they, sir?

No.

It’s the truth.

You can verify it with Chappelle.

Okay, they’re just arriving at the safe house.

Copy that, we show visual.

This way, Mrs. Bauer.

These are Agents Ted Paulson and Jeff Breeher.

They’ve worked with Jack for many years.