Chapter 3, the confession

When Michelle opened her eyes, she noticed that she was now fully clothed and in a warehouse—it was about 730/8. She guessed because it wasn't quite dark yet but almost. She was fully handcuffed and saw that there was a video camera on her. She didn't see anyone and was having trouble moving her hands. There was no way she was going to get herself out right now so she would just have to wait and see what her captors had in store for her.

Meanwhile, a man approached Tony in his cell. He had one of those faces and builds that could and would blend in with anyone. Average, not that noticeable, which was exactly why he had been chosen to go see Tony.

"My employer wanted me to show you something." He picked up his cell and made a call. "We're live." Then he showed Tony his phone so he could see what was "live".

Tony's heart broke when he saw Michelle. "What do you want?"

"Asking so soon?" the man laughed. "We haven't even showed you anything yet."

"I know. Seeing as you're here, the cameras are turned off and I bet that no one is going to remember seeing you here, I ask you again, what do you want?"

"My employer wants you to sign a full confession." The man pulled out a folder from his briefcase. "Once you've been assigned your sentence, she'll be let go. The question is—will she be alive and unharmed. That's up to you."

Tony didn't hesitate, "I'll sign it."

The man laughed again.

"You find something funny?"

"My boss was right. You must really love her because," he added after Tony had signed the paper work, "you just signed your death warrant."

"She won't be harmed."

"Not a hair on her head—unless she tries something."

Michelle felt the tears come to her—again Tony was willing to put his life on the line to make sure she was safe. Even after she had left him. The men she was with laughed and commented how their boss would be happy. Michelle made a promise that she would find a way to escape, free Tony and kill their boss herself.

Back at CTU, Bill called Jack into his office. Jack felt his stomach go a little uneasy as he took in the triumphant look on Hammond's face. "Care to tell me what's going on?"

"Tony just signed a full confession," Bill said.

Hammond smiled. "They're going to electrocute him tomorrow."

"What!" Jack exploded. "He had to have been put up to it."

"He asked for the attorney. Everything is settled," Hammond replied.

"Does Michelle know?"

"We have her on hold right now," Bill looked at him. "She wanted to talk to you. You understand that we have to monitor it right?"

Again, Jack felt uneasy—like he was being set-up but he had no idea what for or what to do about it.