Episode 18
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The following takes place between 12am and 1am.
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12:00
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Congress is voting on Governor Reid's confirmation. Over 100 votes so far, most in favor. Max is watching from his limo, it's almost over. At CTU Chloe gets a call from Jack Bauer.
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Jack: Chloe, Max has escaped, Logan's dead. Max said Reid was in his pocket, we cannot let him become vice-president.
Chloe: It's a little late, they're already voting on it.
Jack; Can you stop the vote?
Chloe: I don't know.
Jack: Please Chloe, we need this.
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Chloe trusted Jack. She immediately tried hacking into congress' computer system. Chloe didn't believe she could hack in successfully, but she could trigger an alarm. Then the vote would automatically be delayed. The voting continued, already more than 50 senators voted yes. If it got to 218 congressional representatives Reid would be confirmed. President Palmer kept his eye on the number, over 200. But before it got to 218 an alarm went off. Agent Pierce doesn't know what's going on, but he immediately begins evacuation procedures. The vote is locked, 217. It would've required more than 100 representatives voting "no" to stop Reid. But for now at least Reid is not the vice-president. From his limo Max is very angry. He doesn't know how, but he know's Jack Bauer is responsible. At the beach David Hoffman and his team arrive for Jack. Jack begins telling him everything immediately, particularly how they need to stop Reid.
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12:12