Thanks so much Saturn :)
Jack jumped out of his truck at the first police barrier, flashed his ID, then went in search of Tom Elliot, interim SWAT Commander. Jack didn't know him well but he had a reputation of not taking shit from anyone. Elliot saw Jack approaching and moved towards him.
"Agent Bauer, I'm sorry it's come down to this. We have him contained in a two block cordon. It's sealed tight and we're conducting a physical search building by building... it won't take long."
"Sir, we have evidence showing Edmunds has been framed for these shootings. Let me go in and find him, I---"
"I don't think so Bauer. The last time your agency had a rogue agent you gave them a Presidential pardon and a free ride out of the country. Your man killed two of mine and this ends today."
"But he's innocent and he's unarmed. I can get him to come out… nobody needs to get hurt."
Elliot had already turned and was walking away. Jack angrily started after him but he felt a restraining hand on his arm. He turned to see Marc Simmons giving him a compassionate smile.
"Look Jack I know you want to protect your man but you can't expect us to put our lives at risk. He's a killer, the evidence is overwhelming. First he shot Peters over a matter of hurt pride, we have his rifle and fingerprints, then he tried to kill you, his own partner. He found out Taylor was sleeping with his girlfriend so he shot him too. She was the one who saw him running away... Admit it Jack, you have a man you can't control. I know it's hard to have a rogue agent on your watch but we can take care of him for you."
"Marc, it isn't like that. We know Chase was framed for the gun purchase in the Valley, we have the buyer's fingerprints."
Simmons looked stunned, "Framed? Who is it?"
"We're still running the prints, it won't take long."
Jack's cell rang, "Excuse me; this might be the ID now." He moved away to take the call.
"Jack, the buyer was Taylor. We're sending the details to SWAT now."
"Goddamnit Tony, you know what this means? There's someone else too, who the hell shot Taylor? Are you still doing the backgrounds?"
"Yeah, nothing yet."
"It doesn't look good here, they have Chase surrounded and won't lift the shoot on sight. Call me as soon as you have something Tony."
Jack turned to Simmons, "I'm sorry Marc but the buyer was Taylor. They're sending over the details now."
Shaking his head, Simmons sighed, "You know Jack, that doesn't really surprise me. He seemed fixated with Edmunds. He would talk about what a perfect life he has... with the expensive house, the California-blonde girlfriend, the perfect job at CTU as partner to the great Jack Bauer. I suppose Edmunds found out about the frame and the cheating girlfriend and he decided to play judge and take Taylor out."
"No Marc, Chase didn't shoot anyone. He was framed for two murders not one. We're still looking for the other shooter." Frowning, he paused... "Excuse me please Marc, I need to make a call."
Pulling out his cell, Jack pressed auto dial and moved into the shade of the gum trees as he waited for the connection…