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From CTU Los Angelas Hellar tries to convince his son Richard to leave. He knows Richard is broadcasting live on his blog, so he tries to stay calm, ask everyone listening to calmly leave the vacinity. James and Richard Hellar have always disagreed on politics. Seven years ago when Hellar ran for the republican nomination for president Richard campaigned for David Palmer. He theorizes that if he were a democrat, Richard would be a neo-con. But he privately admits a certain respect for how Richard is risking his life for what he believes in. At the plant Major Blanchard and agent Doyle are watching the live feed carefully. So far Proctor is alive and the reactor is secure. She's put the phone out of sight. It will continue to broadcast even if she's killed. Blanchard proposes an idea to Doyle.
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Blanchard: President Palmer authorized us to go in if the plant's in danger.
Doyle: So far that hasn't happenned.
Blanchard: We could say we saw something, admit we made a mistake later. The plant would be secured.
Doyle: We do that, those scientists, and probably Jack Bauer, will die.
Blanchard: That would be tragic, but not as tragic as one hundred thousand dead.
Doyle: If anyone can do it, it's Jack.
Blanchard: Maybe noone can. Every second we stand here arguing the terrorists come closer to figuring out they've been infiltrated.
Doyle: I won't back up your lie. Jack can do it.
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Jack continues to slowly make his way to the scientists. He sees four others in masks, they seem uncertain. Than they fire on Jack. He fires back, killing one, but the others hit Jack with a taser, knocking him unconsciouss.
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