The following takes place between 4pm and 5pm. Events occur in real time.
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4:00
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It was not known by the public that there were secret tunnels below the White House, an escape route if the building was taken by force. A good plan but three treachorous Secret Service agents were using it for their own escape. President Parker was now their valuable hostage, but she brought a certain risk as they dragged her unconscious body away.
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Eric Carter tries to contact the president, but no answer. He then tries to contact other agents, but can't get through just yet. Eric believed Abby, for whatever reason agent Hunter had tried to get her to commit suicide. What exactly Hunter's endgame was, why he would give CTU real intel, that was anyone's guess at this point.
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Tony Almeida and Max continue watching the news. Tony hopes that Hunter comes through, although it's likely he couldn't communicate just yet. Then Max recieves a call from Atla.
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Atla: Do you have her?
Max: Yes, learn to be patient. She's on her way to you now, start on your part.
Atla: Very well, but you'd better have her here soon.
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As Max hung up he spoke to Tony.
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Max: I just lied to Atla. Your man better come through.
Tony: He will.
Max: For your sake, I hope you're right.
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As they speak Tony recieves confirmation from Hunter, they have president Parker in custody, and are a safe distance away. Then there is breaking news on the television, president Parker is believed to have been kidnapped by terrorists.
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4:09