"Listen I just spoke to Jack, Palmer told him that he paid a ransom for him." Baker began to protest but Tony motioned for him to be quiet, "Listen, we both know that is not what happened but we can't tell Jack this."
"Why?" Baker asked, confused.
"Because Kim is missing, I think she is with the president."
"Shit." Baker muttered to himself.
"Shit exactly. If Jack finds out Palmer is the one behind this whole thing he will be mad Baker. And I am guessing Palmer has Kim for his own safety, and if Jack finds out that, well, good luck to the president 'cos Jack is gonna kick his ass."
"Tony don't you think we should give Jack more credit than that, do you really think he would hurt the president?"
"For his daughter yes."
Baker was grinning at Tony but is was quickly wiped away at the sight of how serious Tony was.
"So now what?"
"I want you to carry on investigating this fire, I'm going back to CTU see what else I can did up on this."
"Where's Jack?"
" I don't know where he is, but I hope he has gone home to rest like I said to, but he will probably be waiting for Kim to call, it's not like we have any other leads on this is it?"
"No, your right. I'll see what I can find out here."
"Okay thanks, and remember, not a word about the presidents involvement, okay?"
"Sure."
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Sherry Palmer sat at the table alone with Kim, both eating a sandwich. Kim was becoming increasingly nervous and decided the first opportunity she got she would make a run for it. Sherry noticed she was thinking hard about something and assumed it to be her father. She had no idea Kim knew what was happening. Or what at least, Sherry thought was happening.
"Kim are you all right, are you still worried about Jack?"
Kim was brought back to the surface from her deep thoughts. "Erm, yeah I guess I am."
"Well I wouldn't worry I bet he is fine."
"How can he be fine? Did you even see the state of him? Do you know even half of what he has been through today?"
Sherry looked down at the table, she was beginning to dislike Kim, she definitely had her fathers temper.
"No, no Kim I don't."
"Well then don't tell me he is fine."
In the next room David Palmer picked up his phone and dialled Jacks mobile. He decided things had gone far enough, he was a man of integrity, how had he fell to stoop so low? He was disgusted in himself. After 4 rings it was answered and it was clear Jack was driving from the noises present in the background.
"Bauer?"
"Jack..... Jack it's the president."
"Mr. President?"
"Listen Jack, I am glad you are okay, you gave us a worry....." his voice trailed off.
"Sir what the hell is going on?"
"Come to 27 Millers Drive, downtown. It is a safe house were stationed at. Kim's here. I have got some explaining to do Jack...."
"Sir what do you mean, and why is Kim there?"
"Just get here as soon as you can Jack, please. I need to tell you the full story face to face."
"Full story?" he echoed.
"I'll see you soon."
He hung up, making Jack wonder what was really happening, and why he had ended up completely in the middle this thing."
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Tony arrived back at CTU and after brewing a quick cup of coffee his mobile rang.
"Almeida?"
"Tony its Baker?"
"What wrong?"
"Inside the house I have found lots of things, like evidence of an attack."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. There was a number of bodies inside the house and evidence of gunfire and explosions, possibly grenades."
"Okay, I'm going to get Milo to pull up some satellite images and see if we can see who arrived, and more importantly, where they left to."
"All right, Baker out."
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Milo had been working hard following the black limousine on his computer monitor, and with Tony watching his every move he couldn't encrypt it. Finally it came to a halt and the occupants got out and entered a house.
"That's it Tony."
"Good." He said noting down the address that appeared on hte screen.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm going to go check it out. Don't tell Chappelle about this, okay Milo?"
"Sure."
Tony turned and trotted off. Milo picked up his mobile and began to ring a number he was now familiar with.
"Yes?" Answered Dean.
Milo quickly recited the address to him and explained of who he thought would be at the house."
"Good work Milo. I'll have my people give them a visit." He began to laugh and hung up the phone.
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