The following takes place between 7pm and 8pm. Events occur in real time.
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7:00
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The explosion at the safegouse, combined with the last bit of daylight in the sky, does make for a beautiful sight. But president Parker and agent Hunter have no time to enjoy it. They have to get her to safety, and avoid and ISIS fighter who still wants them both dead.
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Acting president Yassir waits nervously in the Oval Office for news of the operation. Finally Jack Bauer, who she worked with to stop Fayed's suitcase nukes, calls her with an update.
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Jack: Madam president, this is Jack Bauer.
Nadia: I remember you Jack, but I'm not sure you should call me the president, unless...
Jack: There was an explosion, Atla must have rigged the building. I'm sorry, we didn't get there in time.
Nadia: And Atla?
Jack: We don't know if he was in the building or not, but we have every reason to believe that some of the ISIS terrorists are still in the woods. We're trying to capture or kill as many of them as possible.
Nadia: Jack these terrorists just murdered our president, I want them brought to justice before our courts. But don't take unneccessary chances with your own lives. Do what you have to do to protect yourselves.
Jack: Understood madam president.
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As their call ends Nadia speaks with her advisor Josh.
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Nadia: President Parker is deceased.
Josh: It's a pity. You should adress the nation within the hour.
Nadia: Agreed. I think I should mention that the treaty will still be signed here tomorrow. If ISIS thought they could stop peace with terrorism I want them to know they failed. Not to mention making it clear to the world that we still have a functioning government.
Josh: You should also prepare yourself for any number of accusations people will throw at you. Given the number of government conspiracies over the last 30 years, and the fact that you're a muslim, people will say you were involved in this.
Nadia: I know. When I agreed to be Allison Parker's running mate I prepared myself for the islamaphobes, misogynists, and those who just strongly disagree with my politics. Still, I knew something like this could happen, and I'd be forced to assume the presidency. But I have enough of a thick skin to handle it.
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In the Virginia woods Eric Carter updates Jack on a development.
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Eric: One of the wounded prisoners said something. John Hunter, the guy who betrayed the president, evidently he switched sides again.
Jack: I don't understand.
Eric: He saved her life in there and tried to break them both out. But none of Atla's men know if she got out alive.
Jack: So there's a possibility the president is still alive?
Eric: God willing.
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Eric radios his men throught their walkies. Unfortunately one of these walkies belonged to a soldier who had been murdered by Atla just moments before. Atla also learns that CTU is searching for Parker, who might actually be alive. Not if he can help it.
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7:07
