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Jack Bauer finishes putting on his covert uniform and makes his way to the scientists. President Palmer reaches out to an old contact, Omar Ali. Omar is a former Iraqi insurgent who now had a place in the new government. These two didn't like each other, but Palmer hoped Omar could give some help in stopping these terrorists.
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Palmr: I'm sure you know about the attack on one of our power plants.
Omar: Yes, I saw it on Aljazeera. My government was as shocked as you.
Palmer: I've recently learned that one of these terrorists was an American by the name of Jebediah Payne, who served in Iraq.
Omar: This is the first I've heard about this.
Palmer: I know there were attempts by some insurgent groups to turn American P.O.W. s.
Omar: Let me see if I understand you. You're own people, your own soldiers, are trying to destroy your country, and you want to blame my people.
Palmer: I am saying that if the plant melts down, it will be bad for everyone. If you care about the lives of your people, I suggest you provide whatever intel you can.
Omar: I will reach out to my contacts, but I cannot promise anything.
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As Palmer and Omar spoke vice-president Hellar is informed that his son Richard is doing his usual anti-government blog. He was speaking from near the plant, denouncing nuclear energy and bombs. Hellar decided to talk to Richard. Even with the explosive disarmed he still wanted his only son safe. At the plant the terrorist leader observed Jack on the security cameras. Max would definitely want Jack dead. But Max wasn't his boss, merely a temporary ally. He wouldn't live to see it, but this day would help make the world a better place, in the end. If Max got to profit a little before hen, so be it. The question the leader faced was, what to with Jack Bauer now.
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