Episode 20

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The following takes place between 2am and 3am.

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2:00

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As they drive towards Kim's house Jack explains his history with Hanson.

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Jack: Nine years ago I was ordered to infiltrate the Salazaar drug cartel, Hanson was my way in. Hanson was a cop with the LAPD, internal affairs believed he was also an enforcer for the cartel. Gangs loyal to the Salazaars operated without too much trouble, those that weren't saw their families murdered. I befriended Hanson, made him believe I was as dirty as he was. Hanson was arrested with the rest of the cartel, lost his pension, his wife left him, but he never went to prison. Governor Reid pardoned him, at the time I thought maybe Hanson had become a cooperating witness. In hindsight Reid was probably recruiting Hanson for Max's orgaization. Hanson swore revenge against me for my betrayel. Now he's threatening my child.

Nadia: Why would Hanson just threaten Kim but then leave? He kew she'd call you and you'd come into a trap.

Jack: I know. But he will kill Kim if I don't come.

Morris: No offense Nadia, but you're the only one here without children, I understand why Jack's doing this, and I'm with him.

Chloe: Me too.

Nadia: Allright, Morris can crack the disc from Kim's house. We just need to be prepared.

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President Reid is on a conference call with Hammond, Max, and Hanson. Hanson is with Danielle, a dirty cop still on the force. Danny is Hanson's lover, same as Kim.

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Hanson: We're on our way to eliminate Bauer and destroy the disc.

Max: Who else is with you?

Hanson: About a dozen cops, some former, some still on the force. All expect to be well paid for this.

Reid: Not a problem. Actually I could use more cops like that. Those who can squash political dissent without worrying about constitutional rights.

Hanson: Provided we give some le-way to your associates.

Reid: I think we understand each other. And rest assured you'll be well payed for these extra services.

Max: Excellant. Why hasn't the treaty been called off?

Reid: I want to have the Palestinian leadership arrested here, right as the nukes are being dropped.

Max: Has Bowen consented to this yet?

Reid: No, he will after the next attack. Bowen hesitates to use nukes, but after that, even he will want to use maximum force.

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Jack and his group arrived at Kim's house and she ushered them inside. Nadia was still uneasy, and had reason to be. One of this group wouldn't leave this house alive.

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2:09