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DOUBLE TAP
CUT IN ON ESTABLISHING SHOT OF PLANET EARTH, FROM SPACE
A COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE orbits EARTH, OVER USA
SOUNDS OF COMMUNICATIONS CHATTER from SATELLITE
VARIOUS NEWS REPORTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
REPORT #1
..President Palmer and the Party, including hopefuls, Vice President Jim Prescott and Senator John Keeler, will be meeting the Republican contingent for what should be a lively debate and discourse, in Los Angeles this afternoon..
This will be Palmer's last visit to the LA area as President, as both parties prepare for..
REPORT #2
.. rumors abound up and down Pennsylvania Avenue that, should he be nominated to succeed his running-mate from 4 years ago, Vice President James Prescott would indeed ask Senator John Keeler to be his Vice-Presidential running mate.
You may remember, Senator Keeler was vying for the Top Spot 4 years ago, only to be defeated in the primaries, where David Palmer succeeded in capturing the party nomination, and went on to win his first term as President.
Scandalous accusations have haunted the Palmer presidency, both personally and politically, forcing Palmer to reevaluate his role..
REPORT #3
..weather in a word: WET!
At least a possibility of showers exists in the late morning and early afternoon hours, up and down the California coast, including right here in Los Angeles. Good news for farmers and surfers alike, as the winds should have those tides really stirring..
REPORT #4
.. bio-engineers out of Cal-Tech have begun precedent-setting research and development on a new form of medical treatments involving micro-organisms combined with a new type of computer-chip and nanotechnology..
Although still several years from being ready for human or even animal studies, this new science is sure to have a fantastic and favorable affect on the world of medicine as we know it..
6:00am
FADE IN ON
UNIDENTIFIED, NON-DESCRIPT AIRPLANE COCKPIT, airborne, at DAWN
SOUNDS OF VARIOUS COCKPIT CHATTER on RADIO AIRPLANE BELLS and WHISTLES, all monitored by PILOT, and CO-PILOT
MEDIUM ON PILOT and CO-PILOT flying and monitoring flight
RADIO CHATTER continues
GROUND CONTROL
(overheard on RADIO)
..Doppler has you well in advance of storm front, Delta Charlie.. It's confirmed, should be a dry landing in Los Angeles.. Begin final approach, Delta-Charlie One..
PILOT
Roger, Control.
PILOT glances to CO-PILOT
PILOT
Get me on speaker.
CO-PILOT nods, and flicks a few switches on the COCKPIT DISPLAY PANEL
PILOT
This is your pilot.. It is just after 6am, this wonderful morning, and Ground Control has just confirmed that we will beat the approaching storm system into LAX, and we will be arriving on schedule in approximately 43 minutes..
We are now in the glide-path, and are on final approach to Los Angeles International Airport..
PAN DOWN from MEDIUM ON PILOTS, to FLOOR
CUT TO CONTROL DECK, one deck below the FLIGHT DECK
This is the heart of the computer flight controls for the AIRCRAFT. Everything from fuel consumption to altitude control, steering, and communications is controlled through computers that connect on the CONTROL DECK LEVEL
PAN around and among VARIOUS COMPUTER CONSOLES and CONTROLS
NOTE: SMALL SILVER BOX, attached to LARGER BLACK
CASING implanted amongst the other computer consoles, wires, switches and control boards
SILVER BOX is equipped with a FLASHING RED DISPLAY PANEL on its face
SOUNDS OF ENGINES slowing down some, as AIRPLANE begins slow, steady descent
SILVER BOX DISPLAY suddenly BEEPS and BLINKS
BEEPS become rhythmic and steady, with increasing frequency as PLANE descends
CUE MUSIC STINGER
BOX CUT: AIRPLANE CONTROL DECK, AIRPLANE FLIGHT DECK (all is normal up top, NO ALARMS) and BEDROOM SETTING
PAN AROUND BEDROOM, noting PICTURES and FLOWERS all around the quaint MASTER BEDROOM
FULL-SCREEN ON BEDROOM SETTING
CLOSE-UP ON
PICTURE IN FRAME, being held and examined; PICTURE OF JACK BAUER, TERI BAUER and KIMBERLY BAUER, together, smiling and happy, a Bauer family portrait
PAN BACK TO MEDIUM
reveal BEDROOM setting, additional pictures on bedside table
PICTURES OF JACK, KIM, CHASE EDMUNDS and KATE WARNER in various settings
SLOW FADE from bedside toward BEDROOM ENTRANCE
NOTE LARGE WHITE GARMENT BAG hanging on BEDROOM DOOR HOOK TUXEDO hangs on top of WHITE GARMENT BAG
WHITE LACE VEIL hangs on top of TUXEDO
SOMEONE is getting MARRIED today!
PAN TO MIRROR near BEDROOM DOOR
CAPTURE REFLECTION of BED in MIRROR
KIM BAUER sits on BED, wearing tank top night shirt and panties, teary-eyed, but smiling
KIM sets picture on bedside table, sighs heavily and glances across King-sized bed, to the empty space on the opposite side
NOTE somber sort of smile cross KIM'S lips as she considers something, tugging her lip with her left hand fingers
NOTE: DIAMOND and GOLD ENGAGEMENT BAND on KIM'S FINGER
KIM rises from BED, crosses BEDROOM toward a CRIB
KIM checks on BABY GIRL in CRIB, BABY sleeps peacefully
KIM smiles, tucking blankets around BABY, then back-steps across BEDROOM toward OPEN DOOR,
KIM enters OPEN DOOR, closing door as room lights up
NOTE white ceramic tiles on walls in OTHER ROOM, TOWEL RACK, etc
SOUNDS OF SHOWER STARTING from MASTER BATHROOM
PAN TO CLOSE ON PHOTOGRAPH of KIM and CHASE
6:04am
CUT TO
SIMILAR SETTING, WHITE CERAMIC WALL and FLOOR TILES, sanitized and clean surroundings
slowly ESTABLISH DOCTOR'S OFFICE/EXAM ROOM
CLOSE ON MAN'S LEFT HAND, fingers flexing and wiggling
NOTE old scarring around WRIST and along FOREARM, as from major reattachment surgery
MAN'S RIGHT HAND rises into frame, PALM UP toward LEFT HAND
NOTE A GOLD RING on OPEN PALM of RIGHT HAND
MAN'S LEFT FINGERS close around GOLD RING on RIGHT PALM
PAN BACK TO MEDIUM on CHASE EDMUNDS in EXAMINATION ROOM
CHASE'S FOREHEAD beaded with sweat, jaw tense
LEFT HAND lifts RING gently from RIGHT PALM
FOLLOW HAND in sweeping motion away from RIGHT HAND
RING DROPS from LEFT FINGERS' GRASP, tinkling and rolling on tiled floor
CHASE heaves a heavy huff of disappointment and frustration
CHASE kicks over SMALL BLACK STEP-STOOL, exposing GOLD RING on floor
STOOL crashes across the room
CHASE leans and kneels from EXAM TABLE to FLOOR, to collect RING
CHASE attempts to collect ring in his weaker LEFT HAND
after several attempts, CHASE gives up, and collects RING with his RIGHT HAND
CHASE shoves MEDICAL SUPPLY CART across the room forcefully
CART crashes into toppled STEP-STOOL, spilling contents of CART all across the floor
CHASE grunts in complete frustration and aggravation
CUT TO WIDE ON EXAM ROOM
EXAM ROOM ENTRANCE DOOR opens, DR STEPHANIE MARCUS ENTERS
DR. MARCUS approaches CHASE, smiling slightly, consoling him
DR. MARCUS
I know it's frustrating, Chase. But, you are making such progress! In the last 18 months, you—
CHASE glares at DR. MARCUS
CHASE
I'm getting married in just over 12 hours! I can't feel the ring! Can't feel my wife's fingers, her skin, her face..
I can't FEEL anything with this hand!
DR MARCUS nods, understanding, but still continues to smile
DR MARCUS
Now, Chase, that's not exactly true! There are feelings there, on the surface as well as to the nerve bundles under the dermal layers..
Tactile sensitivity was bound to be affected from the trauma of the incident and the difficulty of the microsurgery involved in the reattach—
CHASE
I can't FEEL THE RING in my hand! After all this time, I can't—
DR MARCUS
18 months is NOT a lot of time, when it comes to recovering full use of motor functions in a severed and reattached limb, Chase!
You HAVE made remarkable progress!
DR MARCUS touches and strokes both of CHASE'S hands in hers
CHASE
(sobbing slightly)
I can't feel anything.. 12 hours to the wedding, and.. Dammit, Steph! I can't!
DR MARCUS
You know, there are certain radical new treatments being developed every day.. I happen to know of one treatment in particular, that you may qualify as a candidate for, if you are interested.
CHASE perks up slightly, curious
DR MARCUS
It's still in the early experimental stages, but all preliminary testing shows it to be viable, and quick-acting.. you could have nearly complete, full-use of that hand in time for the vows this afternoon..
CHASE
What's the catch? My hair falls out? Skin turns green? Just tell me I won't have any 'difficulties' on my honeymoon..
DR MARCUS laughs out loud, CHASE smiles and blushes
DR MARCUS
Nothing so nasty, I assure you. Just a few simple needle pokes, to start the treatment, and then, we wait..
CHASE
How long before I feel the effects, if any?
DR MARCUS
Actually, it should begin within 2 hours of introduction into your system.. You might feel a slight tingle to the damaged tissues in your arm, possibly some tension in your chest as the treatment takes hold, heart rate and BP will fluctuate and increase, speeding the treatment throughout your body.. By Noon, you will be a new man!
The treatments will have to be repeated consistently to remain effective, but, when used in concert with your regular Physical Training and rehab regimen, this treatment will greatly reduce recovery time, with a very limited list of side-effects..
CHASE
Where do I sign up? And when?
DR MARCUS
I can have the dosage prepared right here, right now!
CHASE glances at his LEFT HAND, flexing and clenching his fingers and fist
CHASE
Let's do it!!
SOUNDS OF CELL PHONE RINGING
CHASE reaches for CELL PHONE with RIGHT HAND
CHASE
Edmunds..
VOICE
(on phone)
Hello, Mister Edmunds.. This is MISSUS Edmunds!
CHASE brightens, smiles, and stands up from EXAM TABLE
DR. MARCUS rises, steps away from CHASE, glancing back at him with longing and dismay as CHASE chats with his fianc
CHASE
Hey now, beautiful! You're not Mrs. Edmunds yet..
(a beat, and sigh)
I'm sorry about not being there this morning, when you woke up. I saw you sleeping there, and, well.. You looked so peaceful, for a change, I—
DR. MARCUS frowns, begins to collect the scattered
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT fallen from the MEDICAL TRAY
6:13am
BOX CUT TO
KIM, fresh from shower, in robe, in BEDROOM
KIM
It's OK, Chase, I understand. So, did you make it to your physical therapy session, or did you blow it off again?
CHASE
No, I went. I'm here with Dr. Marcus right now in fact. It's going.. pretty well.. promising even..
WIDE ON EXAM ROOM, CHASE sitting, talking to KIM,
DR MARCUS moves to LOCKED MEDICINE CABINET, unlocking, browsing
DR MARCUS recovers a vial from the MEDICINE CABINET, along with a SYRINGE in a packet
CHASE continues to chat, while watching DR MARCUS work
CHASE
So, what are you up to this morning, as if I have to ask?
KIM
You know, the usual pre-wedding jitters, last-minute phone calls, making sure the flowers, the catering, the minister—
CHASE
Did you talk to your father yet?
(long pause)
DR MARCUS approaches, SYRINGE FULL OF SILVERY FLUID in hand
KIM
Uhh, no. I will call him later this morning. It's been a little rough, thinking about all this wedding stuff, with all my dad has been going through. I don't know how well he is handling it all, considering everything that's gone on in our lives these last few years.
CHASE
Listen, Kim, Jack Bauer is one of the strongest, most caring, family-men that I know. He puts his life on the line constantly to keep you safe, because that's what he believes is most important in his life.
CHASE
He gave me, gave us, his blessing to be married today. He loves you, and he wants this! He wants you to be happy! You have to believe he will be there for you today..
KIM
You're right, I know you're right. I just wish I knew, for sure. I just wish he would call me back.
CHASE
We've got time, Kim. Give him time..
KIM
(sighing)
I know, I try.. OK, I've got to go get Angela fed and changed, and get back to the Big Day!
CHASE
I've gotta get going too. I've got some last-minute things to wrap up before tonight too. I love you, Kim.
KIM
I love you too, Chase. See you soon. Bye.
CHASE looks at DR. MARCUS, smiling, even as she pouts
CHASE
I.. I'm sorry, Steph.. I never meant to lead you—
DR. MARCUS
You weren't leading me, Chase. I was the one reaching out, holding YOUR hand, remember?
DR. MARCUS sighs, but smiles, stroking CHASE'S LEFT FOREARM tenderly, tapping, finding a vein
DR MARCUS
This might sting just a bit. It's a rather large-gauge needle..
CHASE grits his teeth but doesn't look away, watching
DR MARCUS inject the TREATMENT into his FOREARM
CHASE'S lips curl and MARCUS injects the fluid,
CHASE blinks back a tear and heaves a heavy breath
DR MARCUS smiles, kissing the BACK OF CHASE'S LEFT HAND tenderly
DR MARCUS
All done, sweetheart.. So, am I still invited to the wedding?
CHASE smiles
CHASE
I wasn't sure you'd want to come, but now, after today, I suppose you at least want to observe your handiwork..
CHASE reaches for an INVITATION, in his PERSONAL EFFECTS, FILES, JACKET, handing it to DR. MARCUS, smiling
CUT TO FULL-SCREEN, MEDIUM ON KIM, in BEDROOM
KIM drop cell phone on BED, moving to CRIB
KIM scoops up BABY GIRL from CRIB, BABY ANGELA whines and fusses
6:16am
CUT TO CALIFORNIA STATE MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON FACILITY
Glass-partitioned VISITORS' CHAMBER, where CONVICTS converse over telephone to VISITORS on opposite sides of thick bullet-proof plexi-glass barrier
MICHELLE DESSLER-ALMEIDA enters on VISITORS' SIDE, dressed in sensible top and suit pants, and comfortable but dressy shoes
MICHELLE crosses room, sits in uncomfortable metal chair, and stares with longing at EMPTY CHAIR on CONVICT SIDE of the glass
a long beat
MICHELLE frowns, glancing up and down row of chairs beyond glass wall, anxiously waiting
TONY ALMEIDA finally appears, enters VISITORS' CHAMBER through solid steel door, escorted by 3 ARMED GUARDS
TONY is dressed in PRISON ORANGE JUMPSUIT and WHITE T-SHIRT, his WRISTS and ANKLES shackled to a BELT around his waist
As he approaches the CHAIR opposite MICHELLE, TONY looks at her long and hard, stoic and somber, almost disappointed to see her
MICHELLE shows some sign of surprise at TONY'S reaction to her, but she is quick to cover, and go blank once again
TONY is secured to TABLE and CHAIR, by the GUARDS
MICHELLE picks up the phone on her side of the glass
TONY sighs, stalls, always looking past her, rather than at her, then moves to pick up the phone on his side
TONY
What are you doing here, Michelle? I told you I didn't want you to see me like this.
MICHELLE
I know, Tony. I know. But, I couldn't stay away any longer. I love you, and I miss you, and, with everything that's happening today, I just had to see you!Why are they treating you like this? Like some sort of mass-murderer, with the cuffs and the guards and..
TONY
It's just procedure, Michelle. You know, protocol. Some places, some people, THESE people, are very strict about such things. They aren't allowed even slight deviation from protocol, or people get killed.
MICHELLE
Alright, Tony! I get it! We broke some rules of CTU protocol, and you are paying for it now! I WISH I could take some of the punishment myself, but you stood up for me, you took it all upon yourself at trial!
You wouldn't let me defend myself!
You wouldn't let Jack—
MICHELLE seems to regret bringing it up almost before she has said anything
TONY'S look hardly changes, stoic, sullen
TONY
You know, I could have gone 3 more years without hearing the name
'Jack Bauer' .. I got myself into this Hell, by breaching protocol, letting Jack run wild with his crazy scheme to stop the Salazars and get to Saunders the way he did.
MICHELLE frowns, sighs, but says nothing
TONY
It has to fall on my shoulders, all of it, as acting Director of CTU, after what happened with Richard Walsh, George and Chappelle, then with you at the hotel. I was as much to blame for all the troubles 2 years ago as anyone.
But, still, where's The Chosen One now? After everything, all his cutting corners in the line of duty, in the name of Jack's Justice, what's Jack Bauer get, but a slap on the wrist, and some time off for bad behavior, while I'm sent up here, and you're left all alone to—
MICHELLE starts tearing up and sobbing uncontrollably
TONY'S expression finally cracks, to sad compassion
TONY
This is exactly why I wish you had stayed away. Especially today,
of all days..
MICHELLE sniffles and calms herself down
MICHELLE
I love you, Tony! It's Kim's wedding day today! Of course, I'm reminded of our wedding on a day like this! So of course, I would want to be with you, to see you, to share some part of this day with you!
I know you have your problems with Jack, and Yes! You got the short end of the stick from Division and everyone at CTU by cutting everyone off and taking the heat for all of us!
And, as for everything else.. We can work through it, Tony! Tell me we can work it out, and find some way to reconnect with that love we once shared? Can you tell me that now, after seeing me here today, again?
TONY goes blank and cold again, frowning, shaking his head
TONY
I.. I don't know, Michelle. Things have changed. You've changed, I've changed! I don't know..
Long looks between MICHELLE and TONY, as TONY hangs up
MICHELLE mouths 'I LOVE YOU' as she hangs up
TONY raises his hands, and turns to the GUARDS, hardly acknowledging MICHELLE'S closing remark
MICHELLE stubborns-up, and stands, marching across the VISITORS' CHAMBER to the EXIT
Only then, as he is being escorted back to HOLDING, does TONY look long and hard across the CHAMBER, through he glass, waiting, hoping, expecting MICHELLE to turn back
She does not look back
TONY is led from VISITOR'S CHAMBER down LONG HALLWAY, to SECURE CHECKPOINT, where he is thoroughly searched before being cleared for access to the HOLDING CELL BLOCK
6:23am
BOX CUT: TONY led back through the solid steel door, to WEST BLOCK HOLDING, MICHELLE recovering her PURSE and PERSONAL EFFECTS at the VISITORS' STAGING POST outside the CHAMBER
CUT TO FULL ON MICHELLE IN STAGING AREA
MICHELLE meets and greets MARIA, who holds and rocks A BABY
MICHELLE
Thank you Maria, for watching him for me. I never should have brought
him here in the first place.
MARIA
Si, Missus Almeida. No child should see his father in a place like this. It's not right. Such a good boy, Little Miguelito.
MARIA stands, passing the BABY to his mother, MICHELLE
MARIA
How is Mister Almeida holding up?
MICHELLE
The same.. He doesn't want to see me.
MARIA
Did you tell him how much Miguelito has grown? Show him the pictures at least?
MICHELLE
No, I.. It didn't come up..
MARIA looks distressed
MARIA
After a year and a half away from his first-born son, and it didn't
occur to him to even ask about the boy? Ai Dios mio!
MICHELLE could do without hearing this from the NANNY
MICHELLE
I know, I know, Maria! It was a bad idea to even consider this! Now, can you just get the baby's things so we can go? I have a few more stops to make before getting over to Kim's.
A PRISON OFFICIAL, escorted by 3 PRISON GUARDS approaches MICHELLE and MARIA
OFFICER
Missus Almeida, I'm Warden Childes. I wonder if I might have a word with you in private? It won't take but a few minutes of your morning..
MICHELLE considers for a moment, and nods
MICHELLE
Of course, Warden. May I ask what this is all about?
WARDEN CHILDES nods and smiles at MICHELLE
CHILDES
Let's take this up in my office, if you don't mind?
CHILDES glances around at the walls of the PRISON COMMONS AREA, SURVEILENCE CAMERAS and GUARDS, etc
MICHELLE understands, it's a private matter, she nods
MICHELLE
Of course. Lead the way. Maria, if you wouldn't mind, take Miguel to the Lobby Check Point. I won't be long..
BOX CUT: TONY, in HOLDING, MICHELLE and MARIA exiting PRISON, following WARDEN CHILDES, KIM feeding her BABY
SOUNDS OF CELL PHONE RINGING
6:25am
FULL-SCREEN ON KIM
KIM rests BABY on her shoulder, answers CELL PHONE
KIM
Dad?
FEMALE VOICE
(on phone)
No, Kim. It's Kate. I was actually hoping you were with your father. I haven't been able to find him since last night. He didn't come home.
BOX CUT KIM and KATE WARNER
KIM looks worried, but BABY fusses, so she covers
KIM
I haven't heard anything either, Kate. I'm sorry. But, I'm sure everything's alright. I talked to Chase this morning, there's nothing going on that he knows or he would have filled me in.
I'm sure my dad will be in touch real soon with one of us. I'll be sure to let him know you called, and are worried about him.
KIM
Will you be coming over later, for the wedding I mean? It would be.. nice.. nice of you to come. I'd.. really.. like that a lot, Kate.
KATE can hear and sense the hesitance in KIM'S words, tries to cover and comfort her
CUT TO CLOSE ON KATE
KATE
I'd love to come to see you married, Kim! Chase is a wonderful man, so much like your father.. I'm sure I will see you later, And, if I see him, I will have your dad get in touch with you too.
BOX CUT TO KATE, KIM and an UNSPECIFIED BEACH AT DAWN
KATE and KIM hang up phones
KATE looks perplexed, wondering about JACK'S whereabouts
KIM looks puzzled as well, stares at CELL PHONE while rocking BABY
6:30am
FULL-SCREEN ON BEACH SETTING
EARLY MORNING SURFERS and BEACH BUNNIES in sparse sporadic groups along the beach
CENTER AND FOCUS ON ONE SURFER IN PARTICULAR
MALE SURFER skims along the water, riding a wave, which curls over his head, until he -POPS- through the curl and rolls in on the wave, toward shore
FOLLOW the SURFER to shore, where he dismounts the board, and walks from the water, confident, strutting
REVEAL SURFER as JACK BAUER
JACK wears BLACK and PURPLE WETSUIT SINGLET, cut-off at his BICEPS and ABOVE THE KNEE
JACK plants SURFBOARD into sandy beach, towels off, staring over the rolling waters, an unfamiliar sort of peace, contentment in his eyes and over his face
SOUNDS OF LAUGHTER, conversation coming from the beach-front boardwalk behind JACK
MEDIUM ON JACK on BEACH
JACK looks over his shoulder, to the BOARDWALK, and the CORN-DOG, PRETZEL and COTTON CANDY STATIONS just opening up for the morning
There is no real crowd of consumers gathered at this hour, so it soon becomes obvious that the sounds of merriment are all in JACK'S MIND
VISION/FLASHBACK sweeps over JACK then, vision of TERI BAUER, JACK's long-dead WIFE, LAUGHING and standing in line at the SNO-CONE stand
TERI strikes up a conversation with an elderly lady, and in moments, both women are LAUGHING and chatting like old dear friends
JACK smiles, lost in the memories
SOUNDS OF CELL PHONE RINGING
JACK, blinks, drops the towel and leans to recover the ringing phone
JACK
Bauer..
VOICE
(on phone)
Dad? Where are you?
BOX CUT, JACK and KIM BAUER
JACK
I.. I'm just taking care of something, sweetheart.
KIM
Is everything OK? You sound.. I don't know, weird.. You should call Kate, she's worried about you.
JACK
Oh, so it's Kate who's worried, huh?
(smiles and sighs)
KIM rolls her eyes and smiles some too
KIM
OK, she's not the only one.. It's a pretty big day, you know?
JACK
Don't worry, Kim. I'm just clearing my head, really. I won't miss anything important tonight. You can tell Kate that too, if you hear from her again, before the 'I do's..
KIM
I can't believe it! I'm getting married today, Daddy!
JACK can't help but gush with pride a bit at the thought
JACK
My baby girl's all grown up! Your mother would be so proud of you today, Kim.. Chase is a good man, he will always take care of you, in case I won't always be there..
KIM
Dad! Don't start that kind of talk! Not today! You're giving me away today, that doesn't mean forever!
JACK
I.. I know sweetheart. I don't mean to sound all sentimental. It's just the beginning of a really big day! My girl's getting married.. I'm so proud of you, Kim.
KIM
Not as proud as I am, of you, Dad! It's a great day to be a Bauer!
JACK
Yes, it is. A great day! I'll see you soon, sweetheart. I love you.
KIM
I love you too, Dad. Call Kate!
(giggles, as BABY fusses)
OK, I gotta go change a diaper..
FULL-SCREEN on JACK on BEACH
JACK hangs up
SOUNDS OF A SCREAM, from the BOARDWALK
JACK glances quickly to the BOARDWALK
JACK witnesses 'the VISION' of TERI BAUER, being accosted, threatened, and finally abducted by 3 LARGE MEN, in HOODED SWEATSHIRTS
NOTE that the BOARDWALK is no longer crowded as in JACK'S VISION.
It is still early morning, the spare beach-crowd, and the VENDORS are all only just opening for business
Only 'TERI' and the MUGGERS are REAL and she is in REAL DANGER!
JACK blinks and wipes the water and anxiety from his brow, but the scene does not fade as a memory—this mugging is real, TERI IS ALIVE!
Across the BEACH, on the BOARDWALK, 'TERI' fights off the MUGGERS, looking around tensely, anxiously, for anyone who might hear her screams
'TERI' looks toward the BEACH, directly at JACK
JACK gapes and stares back, confused, dumbfounded
'TERI' SCREAMS again before a MUGGER clasps a hand over her mouth, and the THUGS drag her toward a waiting VAN on the street
NOTE: GEMINITRIX LOGO on the VAN
JACK
Teri?
TERI!
JACK rushes from the BEACH, toward the BOARDWALK, cell phone still in hand, calling out to TERI, alerting the THUGS to his approach
HOLD ON JACK'S BEACH-BLANKET POSITION a LONG BEAT,
CENTER ON SURFBOARD, TOWEL and DUFFEL BAG on the SAND
MEDIUM, FOLLOW JACK from BEACH to STREET
JACK
HEY! YOU! STOP!
THUG fires a PISTOL toward JACK
JACK dives to the ground, ducking into the ditch next to the street, just off the beach
THUGS load TERI into VAN, following her onboard, while
TERI struggles and cries out to JACK
VAN screeches away from BOARDWALK
JACK stunned, stares after escaping VAN
JACK recovers quickly, flicking open cell phone and punching the keys anxiously
JACK
This is Bauer,
Clearance Code..
I need—
I just witnessed..
I.. Dammit! Never mind!
JACK presses 'Disconnect', as the VAN races away
JACK glares hard at escaping VAN
NOTE JACK'S LIPS moving, as he mutters and
repeats the LICENSE PLATE NUMBERS to himself
JACK crosses from the BEACH to the STREET, climbing into his FORD SUV, revving the engine and racing after the VAN
MEDIUM OVERHEAD, on VAN and JACK'S SUV
SOUNDS OF CELL PHONE RINGING
CUT TO CTU MEDICAL, REHAB CENTER
CHASE EDMUNDS is comforted by DR MARCUS
DR MARCUS kisses CHASE EDMUNDS on his cheek, and holds
CHASE close, flipping the WEDDING INVITATION in her hand
CHASE
I know things didn't work out like you hoped they might, Steph.. but, I do appreciate everything you have done for me, being there when I needed you, needed someone, when I was being so awful and selfish, pushing Kim away.. I wish—
DR MARCUS shushes CHASE, and smiles
DR MARCUS
Don't, Chase. I understand. These things have a funny way of working out, for the best..It's OK.. I'm going to be OK! After today, everything changes, you'll see..
CHASE steps away from DR MARCUS, answers CELL PHONE
BOX CUT ON BOARDWALK CHASE SCENE and CHASE SEEN COZY WITH DR MARCUS, MICHELLE in WARDEN CHILDES' OFFICE, filling out PAPERWORK and conversing with CHILDES
JACK
Chase, it's Jack. Where are you right now?
CHASE
I'm at my Physical Therapy session at CTU Medical.. Where are you, Jack? Kim's been calling around for you. You know this is an import—
JACK
I haven't forgotten about my daughter's wedding today, Chase! Right now, there's something more important I need to take care of!
CHASE
More important than our wedding day? Jack?! What the hell are you talk—
JACK
I don't have time to explain! Listen to me, Chase! Take down this License Number.. Run it through CTU database, and get back to me as soon as you can!
CHASE
OK, Jack, sure thing. But, you were Director of Field Ops. Why can't you just—
JACK
Because I'm asking you to do it!0 If I contact CTU myself, Davies will think of it as some sort of Red Flag event, and will have my ass! I don't want this getting out, I don't need Davies or anyone else interfering in this, if it turns out to be benign, a non-event.. I don't need any more criticism or negative reinforcement, Chase! There's something going down right here, in front of me! I can't explain it further , until I have a better grasp of it myself! Trust me, Chase! Please!
I'm following up on a lead, this van is that lead! I need intel and info on the owner and occupants of this van, before I can make my next move. If you love my daughter and want my blessings on this marriage, just do this for me NOW!
CHASE
OK, Jack. I'll get to the office and get back to you. Give me 10.. 15 minutes.
JACK
Hurry, Chase! Thanks
6:37am
BOX CUT: JACK following THUG VAN, CHASE at CTU MEDICAL
FULL ON VENICE BEACH
JACK'S SUV disappears over a HILL, following VAN
PAN from STREET, to BEACH
MEDIUM on JACK'S SURFBOARD, TOWEL, DUFFEL BAG
SOMEONE approaches JACK'S SPOT, collects DUFFEL BAG,
SURFBOARD
HOODED BANDIT makes way from BEACH, crosses STREET,
into SMALL SHOP on BOARDWALK
FOLLOW and FOCUS on DUFFEL, tossed on a SMALL TABLE in the TINY SHOP
SOUNDS OF CELL PHONE SPEED-DIALING
MYSTERY MALE BANDIT
It's me.. You were right. I got it. When and where? Whoa.. OK.. that's about a 90 minute drive! OK, OK.. right..
CUT TO CTU OPS CENTER
OPERATIONS CONTROL GARLAND DAVIES monitors the Morning Shift Change-Over
MILO PRESSMAN and CHLOE O'BRIAN arrive and check in, being briefed by their out-going counterparts, as DAVIES approaches
DAVIES
OK people! Listen up!Fresh intel from Division! We've got President Palmer due to arrive at LAX within the hour, for what is presumably his last stand in California before the elections..
Since Palmer has bowed out from running for re-election, the Feds are concerned that any remnants of terrorist factions looking to make a statement about their power and influence over the US government might use today and LA as an example, considering how certain previous efforts have played out against Palmer and his people.. The Feds, CTU Division, and this office under my watch, will not allow any terrorist plot to dictate or control our actions! We have a team at the airport, in support of the Secret Service and SWAT, providing security. It will be our job to coordinate any intel, gauge any possible threats, and formulate a response to those threats as they arise. Just another day at CTU LA, folks!
Let's get on it!!
DAVIES steps to MILO'S station, where MILO has just been seated
DAVIES
Milo, you're going to be point-man here today, with Chloe backing you up. Any questions?
MILO
Just one, Sir. The President's itinerary has him on a tour and giving a statement at the Prison at 10 this morning, his first stop. Any truth to the rumors of a possible pardon fo—
DAVIES
Stop right there, Pressman.. This is business as usual for CTU, you are assigned to monitor comm and coordinate intel from the airport team to the motorcade team, to the prison team, that's all!
DAVIES
Specific details of the President's day-trip are irrelevant! And, just so it's clear, a pardon from a lame-duck President in no way guarantees anyone the right to their job back, so they can continue to flaunt their high-profile friends and breach protocol at will, and without consequence.
MILO looks like he might have something to add, relevant or not, but a tern sharp glare from
DAVIES holds MILO in check, and in silence
DAVIES
Tony Almeida broke the rules of procedure established for the security of this office, and this country! He will NOT be welcomed back to CTU regardless how long or short his prison sentence!
Look at Jack Bauer, for another example.. for years, Bauer's games were the norm around here, under Mason and Chappelle and Almeida. Not any more! Bauer's out! Almeida's out! I'm in charge around here, and there will be no room or tolerance for 'working off the books' orflying by the seat of your pants antics!
MILO looks at CHIEF DAVIES with concern
DAVIES looks back with curious contempt
DAVIES
Do your job, Milo, that's all I need from you, and from everyone here today! You can start by recompressing the system back-ups, so we'll be ready to start fresh once Palmer is arrived and in play here in LA..
MILO
But, that will stall the systems and monitors we're running now, for a good 20 or 25 minutes, Sir..
DAVIES
That's why I suggest you get on it now, Pressman, and quit wasting time!
DAVIES walks away from MILO'S COMM STATION, to meet, greet and update other department heads on the floor of CTU OPS COMM
CHLOE leans over into MILO'S STATION from her station just opposite his
MILO grimaces at CHLOE'S APPEARANCE on his side of the WORK STATION, readying for her inevitable assault
CHLOE
That was very inappropriate behavior, Milo. Inquiring about Tony's pardon like that is not the way to start the day! And questioning a direct order from a superior? Not smart, for someone who is put in a position of leadership!
It's going to be tough enough around here today, with Jack on 'administrative leave' or whatever they are calling his drug rehab, and Chase only checking in between HIS rehab, and what with his wedding to Kim this afternoon, taking half of the remotely qualified tech-school interns as her bridesmaids..
Point being, we're all already going to be double- and triple-tasked because of this Presidential visit, we don't need Chief Davies in our faces or on our backs any more than necessary!! Think about it next time, huh, Milo? Before you open your big mouth..
MILO rolls his eyes and sighs
MILO
Alright already, Chloe! Jeesh!
I get it! Man your station and mind your own business, would you? For once?!
SOUNDS OF CTU PHONE RINGING
It's at CHLOE'S WORK STATION
CHLOE sits and answers the phone
CHLOE
O'Brien..
CHASE'S VOICE
(on phone)
Chloe, it's me. Don't—don't say my name or let on that it's me. Open a secure channel..
CHLOE
One sec.
CHLOE types a few strokes at her keyboard, and flicks a switch on her STATION CONSOLE
CHLOE
OK, we're secure. What's going on?
BOX CUT CHLOE and CHASE, and JACK, following the VAN
CHASE
It's Jack. He needs our help.
CUT TO CHLOE in CTU OPS
CHLOE
But, Ja— but he's still on administrative leave! Chief Davies has left specific orders that Jac— that 'that subject' is to be avoided like the Plague, Chase!
CUT TO CHASE in CTU MEDICAL
CHASE
Listen Chloe, I understand all that. I don't know what this is all about myself yet, all I know is Jack called this morning, needing my, needing OUR help, and I told him we would do what we could.
CHASE
It's nothing more involved than what you might do to track a lead in a suspected plot against President Palmer. Palmer is still due in LA this morning, right, Chloe?
CHLOE
Yes, Chase. Everything's on schedule for Palmer's arrival, as well as in place to manage his entire day-trip.
CHASE
OK then. Consider this a thread to a possible threat against Palmer, and just run a trace on this plate for me.. Can you do that, Chloe?
CUT TO CLOSE ON CHLOE
CHLOE frowns and sighs
CHLOE
Oh alright, I'll do it! But, if Davies comes down on me for this, I won't leave your name out of it! I promise you that!
CHASE smiles
CHASE
That's fine, Chloe. Be sure to mention Jack's name too. Get back to me as soon as you've got anything.. Thanks, Chloe.
CHLOE
You're welcome, Ch—
CHASE hangs up -click-
CHLOE frowns, looks at the phone receiver crossly, and hangs up
CHLOE glances around, before going to work on the License Plate trace for CHASE and JACK
CHLOE looks disappointed and annoyed at SEARCH RESULTS
6:40am
BOX CUTS CHLOE in CTU OPS COMM, MICHELLE being escorted from WARDEN'S OFFICE, JACK following MUGGER VAN, and PRESIDENT DAVID PALMER, onboard AIR FORCE ONE
CUT TO CLOSE ON PALMER
PALMER glances over file folder, not really concentrating too intently on the subject matter,
easily distracted, glancing out the window, and fidgeting in his seat
WAYNE PALMER steps into frame, leaning over DAVID
WAYNE
David, we're on final approach. We'll be landing in LA in about 10 minutes.. Keeler's plane should have already arrived, according to DC flight schedules.. Are you still planning—
PALMER cuts his brother/Chief of Staff off with a hard
look and a few soft, stern words
DAVID
Nothing has changed, Wayne. This will be my last stop in Los Angeles as President of the United States. Some things have to be made right, amends and reparations have to be sought out, and they will be achieved. I may not have much of a legacy left at the end of my time in office, but I can damn sure still make up for some of the turmoil caused, in part, by actions or inaction of my administration.
For the party, for Jim Prescott's and John Keeler's future as nominees and possible Presidential candidates, for my own sanity...for Sherry.. Keith, and Nicole.. She was only trying to do what she thought was best, for the family.. I have to try, try to make things right before it truly is too late!
WAYNE frowns, but nods knowingly
WAYNE
Everything is still in place for the tour and speech at the State Penitentiary, followed by the public address to City Hall later this afternoon, and the live, televised debate..
DAVID
I want to make sure to leave some time this afternoon, to make a stop outside all the rigmarole and political face-time, Wayne..
WAYNE looks concerned, curious
WAYNE
You mean the Bauer wedding? Do you think that is wise, David?
DAVID
Maybe not , but it's right.
Jack Bauer was the ONLY one there for me, fighting for me in a time when I needed all the friendly support I could muster.
Not even my wife, or my Chief of
Staff had the best interests of the country in mind or at heart, while Jack Bauer and LA CTU did!
He saved my life, and helped me in my campaign and throughout my term in office. So, I will see him at his daughter's wedding!
WAYNE continues nodding, and changes the subject
WAYNE
We should probably talk about security and the threat potential of this 'historic' visit to LA, David. You have made quite a list of enemies in this region, and I am uncertain that even Jack Bauer could manage to rid this city of ALL of them..
If those factions make a stink,
what with you being lame-duck—
DAVID
I AM still President of the United States, Wayne! There is respect and power behind the title, even, and perhaps especially toward me!
I have always, ALWAYS tried to run my administration above-board, with honor and integrity. The people, even the citizens of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, will support me in my role as President!
WAYNE
Even so.. It would be smart to beef-up Secret Service coverage, at least until you've left the prison compound.
DAVID nods, and WAYNE makes some notations on a file
6:43am
BOX CUT: JACK following VAN into WAREHOUSE DISTRICT, slowing on approach, CHASE dressed nodding and speaking to DR MARCUS, turning and exiting CTU MEDICAL FACILITY, BEACH BANDIT gets gas at SERVICE STATION
FULL ON CHASE at CTU MEDICAL
CHASE exits building, shrugging and flexing his injured fingers
CHASE crosses to STREET, to his CAR,
a FORD FOCUS, pressing the REMOTE ALARM which
-chirps- and disables
VOICE
(off screen)
CHASE! WAIT!
CHASE pauses at the DRIVERS' SIDE DOOR,
glances up across the CAR ROOF
FEMALE approaches in a quick-trot from across the street. Red-head, green eyes, freckles, her hair is 3 days dirty, oily, unkempt, clothes are equally disheveled, she is not wearing make-up, visible dark circles under puffy, red, bloodshot eyes
She carries a LARGE SUITCASE, that appears heavy
This is DEBORAH RAMSEY
CHASE looks stunned and surprised
CHASE
Uhhmm.. Deb?? What are you doing here? How did you find me?
DEB stumbles against the CAR and around to
CHASE at the DRIVERS' SIDE
DEBORAH
This is CTU Medical, right? You still work for CTU, right? I read about all that stuff you went through last year, Chase, so when the opportunity came up, I took it, and came back here..
CHASE looks at DEBORAH long and hard
CHASE
It was closer to 2 years ago, Deb.. About one full year after you ran away from me, from us, that my life fell apart in the ways you might have seen on the news.. I haven't really given you much thought since you wrote me to have your stuff moved to storage and I mailed you the key to the locker..
I got over it, Deb. A lot has changed in the past 3 years..
DEBORAH
Yeah? But some things haven't changed, Chase! You're still so cold and such as asshole to me! Why? What did I ever do—
CHASE
It's been 35 seconds and you haven't even asked how our daughter is doing, let's start there! I have a hell of a job, Deb! Not something I can just bring home to my girl and our daughter every night, not something I want to talk about after every crisis!
CHASE
How about you, Deb? How you doin'? Still getting high off all the money you make 'waitressing'? Or have you finally stopped covering for yourself, and can admit being a stripper, if not to any of the rest of it?
DEBORAH
We all have secrets, Chase. We all live with our demons, don't we? Give me some slack here, OK?
CHASE
You look like Hell, Deb.. So, what do you want from me now?
DEB can see that she hasn't won any points, and she doesn't play like things have changed too much
DEBORAH
I was just.. I thought.. I need.. I want to see my daughter, Chase! I miss her so much! I've been clean, straight almost 6 months now! I'm in this program in San Diego, it's been going real good. Great people there, you know? And, I just got to thinking about it all, everything I did wrong, and things I could do to make amends.
I'm trying, Chase!
CHASE looks away, and scowls, absorbing DEB'S words
CHASE
How long you in town for?
DEBORAH
Not long.. coupla days, maybe.
CHASE
Well, I have something important to handle at CTU right now, but maybe I can make some time for lunch.
DEBORAH
And Angela? Can I see my baby girl?
CHASE fumbles FILES and PERSONAL AFFECTS
NOTE: WEDDING INVITATION slips from FILE
DEB'S EYES flash with emotion, seeing INVITATION
CHASE
We'll see about that, Deb. That's the best I can do right now.
DEBORAH
Thank you, Chase!
DEBORAH moves in and hugs CHASE close and long
CHASE pushes DEB away, and steps to the CAR
CHASE
You have any money? Get yourself cleaned up before Noon, and get in touch with me later.
DEB stands with her hands on her hips, shrugging
NOTE: PIECE OF PAPER in DEB'S HAND
DEB
I got a few bucks..
CHASE rifles through his jacket pocket, pulls out his wallet with his LEFT HAND
WALLET drops from his grasp, flopping open on the ground
DEB recovers WALLET, notes PICTURES OF KIM, ANGELA
NOTE: NO PAPER IN DEB'S HAND, only WALLET
CHASE, DEB share a lingering glance, in silence
DEB hands CHASE the WALLET
CHASE removes a few bills form the WALLET, holds the money out to DEB
DEB hesitates, but finally accepts the hand-out graciously as she can
DEB
It's nice to see you again..
CHASE
You better not be playing me, Deb.. I'll talk to you later.
DEB backs away, CHASE enters his CAR
DEB counts the CASH, and FROWNS as CHASE'S CAR drives away
DEB glances around, nervously, cautiously
DEB slips WEDDING INVITATION (stolen from CHASE'S FILE) from under the back of her shirt
CLOSE ON INVITATION
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN IN CELEBRATION as
CHASE EDMUNDS & KIMBERLY BAUER
EXCHANGE VOWS OF MATRIMONY
RECEPTION TO FOLLOW, at
EDMUND'S RESIDENCE
..EDMUND'S RESIDENCE ADDRESS..
DEB steps into the street, hailing a TAXI CAB
TAXI approaches and stops, DEB enters TAXI
6:49am
BOX CUT: DEB in TAXI, CHASE driving away from CTU MEDICAL, DR. MARCUS, watching SCENE outside from CTU MEDICAL, JACK ducking behind his SUV, putting on STREET CLOTHES, SHOES, over SURFER WET SUIT, and BEACH BANDIT BLAZER cruising freeway
FULL and MEDIUM on JACK, in WAREHOUSE, walking up on
VAN, his 9mm- BERETTA PISTOL in hand, at ready
JACK scans the WAREHOUSE WALLS and SHADOWS, slinking along to the MUGGER VAN
JACK slides along the SIDEWALL of the VAN, toward the SLIDING SIDE DOOR
JACK pivots and spins as he flips the door handle up and open
JACK scans the CARGO BAY and all up inside the VAN, BERETTA aiming from his extended arms
THE VAN is EMPTY!
JACK glances around the WAREHOUSE cautiously, crouching and looking for cover while he scans the area for targets
BOX CUT: JACK spotting a shadow moving in WAREHOUSE,
CHLOE sighing and grumbling at CTU OPS COMM,
BEACH BANDIT BLAZER cruising
FULL ON BEACH BANDIT BLAZER, on HIGHWAY
INT BLAZER
BANDIT rocks out to RADIO MUSIC while he cruises
PAN TO FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
NOTE: JACK'S DUFFEL BAG, open on SEAT
BANDIT reaches over to DUFFEL, picking idly through the contents
BOX CUT: BEACH BANDIT tallying his take, CTU OPS COMM,
CHLOE at her WORK STATION, working away
SOUNDS OF CTU PHONE CHIMES
FULL ON CHLOE at CTU OPS COMM
CHLOE answers PHONE
CHLOE
O'Brien..
CHASE
Chloe it's me. Got anything for me yet?
CHLOE
Well, I'm trying, but see, Chief Davies had Milo run compression software now at start of shift, rather than as per usual at end of day, so the system is lagging while things are shunted and form—
CHASE
OK, OK, Chloe, I got it. I'm 3 minutes out. Get me that intel, Chloe!
CHLOE
I'm trying, Chase!
CHASE hangs up on CHLOE again
CHLOE works the keyboard, still obviously frustrated
MILO steps up, and peers over CHLOE'S shoulder at her work station
MILO
What are you working on, Chloe?
CHLOE
Uhmm, just trying to get things organized and up to speed before the President's plane lands, Milo. What's the deal on the recompression? We don't have a lot of time here, you know, and it is so against protocol and procedure to recompress at the start of a shift, rather than—
MILO
It's in it's last cycle now, Chloe! Two minutes tops. And I know a---
SOUNDS OF AN ALERT ALARM SOUNDING on the MAIN VIEW SCREEN
NOTE: DATA STREAMS flash and flow across the VIEW
SCREEN and are immediately shunted to various local work stations around the OPS CENTER
MILO steps to a neighboring station, and speed-reads the incoming data streams
MILO goes pale and blanches
MILO
What the?? EMP.. localized burst.. damage undetermined.. 5 mile radius around LAX..
CHLOE steps from her station to MILO, looking at the screen
CHLOE
The President is due to land.. NOW! We'll be cut off from, well, from EVERYONE, the Feds, SWAT, our people in the field..
MILO
How could this have happened? And, why?
CHLOE and MILO scramble to make sense of the data
WIDE ON CTU OPS COMM,
CHIEF DAVIES trots rapidly from the UPSTAIRS OFFICE, to the CONTROL FLOOR, to monitor events as they unfold
6:54am
BOX CUT: CTU OPS COMM FLOOR, JACK at WAREHOUSE, ducking behind CRATES for cover, fishing for cell phone, CHASE arriving at CTU PARKING STRUCTURE, KATE WARNER at HER HOME, fixing breakfast, suddenly pausing and going pale
SOUNDS OF PHONE RINGING
FULL ON KATE
KATE seems nearly catatonic, standing over the stove, while scrambled eggs and tofu burn
PHONE continues to ring 2, 3 times
MEDIUM, PAN AROUND KATE in the KITCHEN, across the HOUSE to the WIDE SCREEN TELEVISION in the LIVING ROOM, where the MORNING NEWS is on
NOTE FOOTAGE OF MARIE WARNER, dressed in PRISON ORANGE being escorted by PRISON GUARDS, and her ATTORNEYS, while MEDIA swarms around them MARIE WARNER looks cold and unemotional, no remorse as she is led into CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON
NOTE: SAME PRISON FACILITY where TONY ALMEIDA is being held
KATE watches the news story, oblivious to the missed phone call
NEWSCASTER
(on TV)
.. Marie Warner, scheduled to be executed for treason, for her connection to a terrorist plot to detonate a stolen nuclear device on American soil nearly 2 years ago.
Miss Warner has confessed to her role in the plot, and has not fought the charges through the normal appeals process, and was subsequently found guilty of treason and sentenced to death by lethal injection, to be carried out today, in about 12 hours from now.. Marie, the youngest daughter of local business man Bob Warner..
KATE recovers, while NEWSCAST continues the story
KATE finds REMOTE CONTROL, presses button, TV goes black
KATE looks at scorched eggs and frowns more, still somewhat blank and distant
BOX CUT: KATE, cleaning up burned breakfast mess, JACK clapping cell phone closed, moving from cover, tucking BILL OF LADING into his jacket, and crossing WAREHOUSE BAY, toward EXIT where SHADOWS were seen moving, CHASE arriving at CTU OPS COMM-CENTER
FULL ON CTU OPS COMM CENTER
CHASE crosses OPS BAYS, bee-line toward CHLOE'S WORK STATION
DAVIES notes CHASE'S ARRIVAL, turns to meet CHASE on approach
DAVIES
Edmunds, good morning! Nice of you to take time out of your busy Medical Leave to join us in disarray!
CHASE stops at DAVIES approach and greeting but does not acknowledge his presence by looking at him
CHASE
I just need to speak to Chloe for 2 minutes.. Then, I'm back on Leave, for 2 more weeks, Garland!
DAVIES bristles, grabs CHASE'S LEFT ARM
CHASE finally looks at DAVIES, a lip-curled glare, glancing to DAVIES' grip on CHASE'S FOREARM
DAVIES
You know, I'd be well within my rights to have you thrown—
SOUNDS OF ALARM CLAXONS, many multiple COMPUTER BLEEPS and ALERTS
COMPUTER SCREENS and COMM STATION MONITORS all FLASH TO RED-ALERT
CHLOE and MILO look to CHASE and DAVIES
CHLOE
Sir! Something's happening!
DAVIES gives CHLOE the DUH!-look and releases CHASE
FADE TO WIDE ON CTU OPS CENTER
CTU TECHS all scramble and react to ALERT STATUS CHANGE
CHLOE and MILO return to stations, to coordinate intel
MILO
What? No! That can't be right!
CHLOE
I've got crossed-comm incoming from all stations outside the EMP blast radius, and sites along the motorcade route.. all confirming an explosion on the run ways..
MILO
Oh my God! Air Force One has been hit!
CUT TO WIDE, ESTABLISHING SHOT OF LAX AIRPORT
FIRE, POLICE, and RESCUE units converge on a
CRASH SITE scattered across the middle and end of a central landing strip
FIRE and WRECKAGE strewn everywhere, obviously a massive explosion has destroyed an airplane!
6:58am
BOX CUT: AIRPORT CRASH SITE, KATE'S HOME, where TV NEWS flashes form MARIE WARNER STORY to PLANE CRASH BREAKING
NEWS, MICHELLE and MARIA at PRISON LOBBY CHECK-POINT, and KIM, dressing BABY ANGELA, and playing, laughing
SOUNDS OF DOORBELL RINGING
FULL ON KIM and ANGELA
KIM scoops up ANGELA in her arms as DOORBELL RINGS again
KIM, ANGELA walk from LIVING ROOM, to FRONT DOOR
KIM peers through PEEPHOLE in DOOR, curious, cautious
KIM opens FRONT DOOR, revealing..
DEBORAH RAMSEY!!
CUT TO
MICHELLE, MARIA, BABY MIGUEL about to EXIT PRISON
COMPLEX after checking out at LOBBY CHECK-POINT
SOUNDS OF ALARMS BLARING, ALERT SOUNDING
CUT TO EXT. PRISON COMPLEX
A LARGE CARGO VAN has crashed through the SECURED CHECK-POINT GATE, followed by a SECOND VAN, SIMILAR IN SIZE
BOTH VANS thunder toward PRISON COMPLEX
LEAD VAN CRASHES into PRISON WALLS, EXPLODING
PRISON EXTERIOR WALL is breached by explosion
BOX CUT: PRISON SIEGE, JACK at WAREHOUSE, KIM playing with ANGELA, JACK'S DUFFEL BAG, in transport by MYSTERY BANDIT
6:59:57.. 58.. 59..