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At CTU Audrey begins interrogating Brad Hammond. She doesn't realize that Hammond has one last card to play.

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Audrey: You betrayed this country. Treason is punishable by the death penalty. Before your execution you will be in the general population with other terrorists. They will know you were CTU, and your rank. The fact that you betrayed your own side, I dout it will help you with them. But you have a chance. Tell us everything, starting with how to stop the next attack. We'll take the death penalty off the table, and give you protective custody.

Hammond: You want me to talk. I'll speak only to Vicki Walsh.

Audrey: Why her?

Hammond: That's between me and her. Bring her to me, and I'll tell her everyting.

Audrey wasn't sure what game Hammond was playing, but hoped Vicki could indeed break him. Meanwhile in Washington D.C. Palmer returns to the hearings. It looks like the vote will happen within an hour. Most seem content with a quick confirmation right now. Jason and his neo-nazi friends arrive at the office building. They say goodbye as they leave for seperate offices to set up. They all know they'll never see each other alive again. Back in LA Vicki Walsh came to see Hammond. She was shocked at the accussations, but wanted answers. Hammond motioned for Vicki to come closer, they both whispered.

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Hammond: Don't believe the so-called "evidence" against me.

Vicki: I heard you plotting to spring Max Schmidt.

Hammond: There are elements in the agency on his payroll. I'm part of a sting operation to find them, had to make them believe I was on their side.

Vicki: So why not tell Audrey Raines?

Hammond: Because I believe she's part of the conspiracy, I just can't prove it.

Vicki: Why should I believe you over the evidence?

Hammond: You're the only one I trust. I may not make it out of this alive. Just promise me you'll follow the evidence, no matter where it leads.

Vicki: I promise.

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Vicki left the room, uncertain who to trust. But she did want to follow the evidence and unmask the traitors, no matter who they were.

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