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Tony Almeida covertly returns to his base. He knows Max must be desperate to resort to more bombings now, he may not be forgiving. Hopefully, after the next phase, Max will not be so angry.

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Gaines and Mandy walk into Russell West's apartment complex. Chloe says noone's suppossed to be inside except for West, and a few servants and security forces. Satellites detect more than forty, many more than should be inside. It's likely some are security forces, but it's unknown if any hostages, particularly young Teri, are inside. Gaines bluffs his was inside with Mandy accompanying him. Tom listens to their conversation. He and CTU prepare to take the building once they get evidence. Jack meanwhile sneaks past the security cameras, hoping that Chloe can guide him to where his granddaughter is.

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Russell: Okay Ira, what was so important you needed to see me in person, with her no less?

Gaines: My superiors believed you might need our help guarding the girl.

Russell: My guards are qualified. Besides, I heard Mandy's been out of the game for awhile now.

Mandy: I leveraged everything to get my sentances commuted, I need the money.

Russell: I hope you're not expecting additional payments from me. This peace treaty and others like it have left me with fewer resources. I used to easily pick up desperate, starving women and girls off the streets of war-torn countries. Peace is not a good thing for a businessman like myself. Still, I have to be very careful. I will verify with Tony Almeida.

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Gaines and Mandy kept up their poker faces while Russell called Tony. Tony answered on the bus.

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Tony: Hello?

Russell: Tony Almeida, this is Russell West.

Tony: Mr West, what can I do for you?

Russell: Ira Gaines, and the woman Mandy, are here. They claim your superiors sent them to assist with the security of Teri Wesley.

Tony: Yes, they did. Now, we're very busy on our end, so don't bother me again with stupid questions.

Russell: Very well, I'll let you get back to it.

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Jack hears part of this conversation. He isn't sure why Tony is vouching for Gaines and Mandy, or what the hell his endgame really is. For now, he's just trying to save Teri. Chloe has informed him that there are several roving individuals, but three stationary people. Most likely one of them is Teri. Tom has agreed to hold off, but not for long, in order to give Jack the chance to save Teri.

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President Parker is given the most recent update on the bombings. 15 bombings around the world since 2pm D.C. time. 123 confirmed dead, that number was expected to rise soon. But she is informed that Russell Winters has proven to be a good lead.

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