According to spoilers about Michelle coming back to CTU while Tony is there. Ignores Driscoll's daughter committing suicide, forcing Erin to step down.
"Agent Bauer, Agent Almedia, in the conference room please." Agent Dessler called as she stormed off towards the conference room door. Tony and Jack followed her, exchanging glances on the way. Jack closed the door behind him and turned to face a now very perturbed Michelle. Tony folded his arms over his chest and curled his lip, looking very serious.
"I'm going to get right to the point." Michelle began, turning around and leaning her hands on the table. "I don't trust Erin Driscoll. I want her removed from her post." Tony's eyes grew wide and he glanced between Michelle and Jack without moving his head.
"How are you planning on doing that?" Jack asked, sitting at the end of the table.
"I'm talking to you because, quite frankly, I don't trust anyone else here." she explained, looking to Tony and emphasizing the final word.
"What do you want us to do?" Tony asked, knowing exactly where she was going.
"Watch her." Michelle ordered. "The second she misses a step, I'll yank her." Tony flinched at the familiar words. Jack noticed Tony's reaction.
"Who'll replace her?" Jack asked, knowing exactly what the answer was.
"Tony." she replied, a little apprehensive about looking in his direction.
"Wait, Michelle," Tony argued.
"Jack, can we have a minute." Jack stood and left the room, heading for Tech 1.
"Tony, you're the most qualified, you've had experience here, you know the protocols, and…" she paused.
"And…" he repeated, not moving from his stance.
"And… I trust you."
Tony nodded and left the room, his heart heavier than it had been before he entered.
"Wait!" he snapped, reentering the room and closing the door. "Trust?"
"Yes Tony, I trust you. You're a good agent…" Michelle lied.
"Don't give me that Chelle," he began, stopping in his tracks as he realized what he'd called her. Michelle noticed too and swallowed hard. Michelle finally broke the tension.
"No matter why I trust you or why I shouldn't, if you were asked to act as Director of CTU, would you accept the job?" she questioned.
"Of course I would." he replied without hesitation.
"And if it were a permanent position?" she asked. Tony nodded affirmation and Michelle grinned. "Good."
