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Chris knows he is near the end. He did this to keep his family alive, but their baby is dead, and they will join her soon. There's only one way to find redemption now, maybe. Chris calls CTU Los Angelas. He informs them what he has done, and begins describing his route since fleeing the army base.
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At the bus depot Shariff and his companions finally find the locker. The device is in there, just like Mandy said it would be. The security guard sees this, CTU has yet to arrive. He tries to delay them, says he only has a few questions. Shariff fears they will not be able to get away with the device. Kim reacts quickly. She takes out her gun and fires a few shots into the air. The guard reacts, draws his gun and tells Kim to freeze. Many people begin fleeing, Janet and Shariff among them. Janet feels it's a pity to leave Kim behind like this, but it won't matter for much longer. With her comrades gone, Kim puts down her gun and surrenders to the guard.
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From the Oval office of the White House president Palmer begins addressing the nation.
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Palmer: My fellow Americans. It is my duty to inform you that there has been a outbreak of a weaponized virus in California. Local National Guard have been mobilized to contain this virus. The quarantine lines are being sent via-television and e-mails. I implore all Americans to stay in their own homes unless absolutely neccessary. We will get through this together, I promise.
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Split screens show president Palmer's address to the nation, governor Raines speaking with her liason to the National Guard, Tony Almeida heading to the bus depot, Jack Bauer trying to console his wife.
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Reverand Adam sees Palmer's broadcast. This pleases him. The authorities cannot stop God's will, but it is good people can try to get right with God before the end. Adam gets a call on his cellphone from Shariff.
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Adam: What is it friend?
Shariff: We have the bomb. Soon we will decimate CTU.
Adam: Excellant. They will die heroic deaths, and we'll see them in Heaven.
Shariff: Indeed. I will give my life in this quest, after that it's up to you.
Adam: I know, I won't let you down. This world ends at midnight toight.
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