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Jack Bauer calls Charles Logan, knowing that Ortega will also be there. He has already called Clemente. Clemente will spare the guard's life in exchange for Maria back. He also promised to try and make peace with Ortega. Jack speaks with Ortega.
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Jack: Mr president, Alberto is dead. I also have Max Schmidt in custody. I will surrender myself to your custody, I simply ask that you allow Charles Logan to return Max to America for questioning. He may have information that could stop further attacks. Then I'll accept whatever consequences you believe are appropriate.
Ortega: That will not be neccessary. My police tell me Santiago was working with Max, even took a hostage at the nightclub. Logan has been lobbying hard for your safety. I will allow you both to leave, but I must ask that you never return.
Jack: Thank you sir.
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Jack thought about it, Logan just saved him. Perhaps he really was seeking redemption. That was between him and God. At CTU Audrey informs everyone that Max Schmidt is being brought here, they need to prepare an interrogation room. Hammond is worried. Even after Reid is president it might be difficult to secure Max's freedom. Hammond calls Mandy, lets her know the situation. She says she'll get Max free. At the capitol president Wayne Palmer is relieved that Jack and Logan are coming back. He shakes Mike and Tom's hands, even hugs agent Aron Pierce. Palmer knows he has to return to the hearing. But first he looks at the portrait of his brother David. He calls David "the once and future king." It was a reference to the legend of king Arthur, which David was obsessed with as a child. All kings being equal, battles decided by single combat between two warriors. When they were teenagers David said they should bring back mortal kombat, thus ending mass casualties and civilian deaths. Sometimes Wayne wonders if he should've listened. Meanwhile Jack brings Max to the airport. Jack has sometimes felt guilt over torturing people. But after all Max has done. How he's only done it for personal profit, not believing in any cause, Jack believed he would enjoy what he had to do to Max.
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