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Max arrives at his skyscraper. He bought this for the "experiments" for privacy. Cheng greets Max and helps him inside. Two years ago Cheng and Max worked together to steal Russian technology. When Cheng was arrested, his government revoked his citizenship. Cheng had hoped China would forgive his unauthorized operation if he brought access to all of Russia's defense systems. Cheng now works for Max, who orders him to contact Jason. Jack arrives at CTU and prepares to change into some dry clothes. But first he sees Victoria Walsh, the daughter of his late mentor Richard Walsh.
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Vicki: Hello Jack.
Jack: Vicki, it's good to see you again. I just wish it was under better circumstances.
Vicki: Me too. It's been awhile. I don't think we've seen each other since my father's funeral.
Jack: Your mother didn't want you around this world, you were just a kid. A part of her might've blamed me for what happened.
Vicki: She was just angry for awhile. But my father was his own man. Whatever happens, just know I never blamed you for what happenned.
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Jack wondered what Vicki meant by that, but left it alone for now. David is briefing Nadia about Jack's claim. They have no proof, and wonder if they can trust Charles Logan's word. Max calls Jason.
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Max: Hold off on the attack.
Jason: Are you f...g kidding me?
Max: Until Reid becomes vice-president, we can't be sure who will succeed Palmer.
Jason: I cannot allow that n... to be president, not for one more day.
Max: Stand down.
Jason: No.
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As Jason hung up Max threw his phone at the wall. He realized there was nothing he could do. His operatives couldn't stop Jason in time, and Jason had no intention of surviving. At the capitol agent Pierce is briefing president Palmer about Jack Bauer's accussation. Palmer believes Bauer, and plans to revoke his nomination of Reid. As he walks out to announce this to the reporters, a shot rings out. Palmer is down, but alive, for now. Jason shoots Reid in the arm, before he is gunned down by secret service. The other neo-nazies shoot randomly into the crowd. Stephanie sees a hispanic woman, trying to protect her infant. Stephanie has no problem killing the next generation. She aims, but before she can shoot Stephanie is killed by secret service. Thus all the neo-nazies are killed, but the damage is done.
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