Episode 23
The following takes place between 5am and 6am.
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5:00
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Jack could't believe it. Tony Almeida, his friend and co-worker, not only was alive, but a terrorist. This made little sense. Even if Tony were willing to betray his country, why would he work for Max, the man partly responsible for Michelle's death? In the heat of the moment, Jack had no time to really think about this, he just had to protect himself and ave the people at the airport. At CTU Vicki quietly approached David Hoffman.
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David: Alberta Greene is comig over from Division. We have to assume we'll both be arrested soon.
Vicki: The situation is worse than you think.
David: It usually is.
Vicki: Something is blocking transmissions to LAX. It's coming from CTU.
David: Hammond must've put it in place to stop Jack. Can you and Chloe disable it?
Vicki: Even Chloe can't do it from that far away. And I can't do it if I'm in custody.
David: I can set you up in a remote van here. We better move now.
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At LAX people from all over the world are praying in their own fashions. Others are talking about making a break for it. Nadia fears if they rush the guards, they'll get through. The sipers outside will take some out, but others will make it out, and spread the Cordella virus. At Max's compound Tony tells Jack to come out. He didn't want things to turn bad like it did in operation Proteus. Jack begins to think. During operation Proteus he and Tony were both double agents. Could Tony be trying to tell him something now. Jack decided to trust his instincts. He came out with his hands up, and his gun concealed in a back-pocket. Four other guards, Jack hoped this would work. Tony punched Jack, Jack punched back. The four guards were enjoying this little show. As they were distracted Jack and Tony each pulled their fire-arms and killed the four. No doubt Max saw this, both Jack and Tony ran away to hide.
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5:09