5:37
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At CTU the technicians notice something wrong on their systems. It is Vicki, trying to disable Hammond's device. This gives them the chance to find Vicki's location. In Washington Anne Palmer has completed her exam of Wayne Palmer. She talks to Mike, Tom, and Aron about it.
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Anne: He can wake up at any minute. But the longer he takes the less likely that he'll ever wake up.
Mike: We need him. The nukes will be delivered in less than one hour.
Anne: As a doctor I have seen people wake from comas if they have a reason, like a child who needs them. It's not a guarantee by any means, but it might be our only chance.
Aron: So make sure the president knows how much we need him. I think we can do that.
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At the airport Nadia Yassir makes an announcement over the loudspeaker.
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Nadia: I need you all to know the truth. We believe a deadly virus has been unleashed in LAX. Our agents are doing everything they can to find an antidote. I know you are all scared, and I don't blame you. Many of you have loved ones outside of here. If you attempt to leave, you could risk infecting them, or thousands of other innocent civilians. Your best chance to survive is to remain here, and pray the antidote comes. And if we fail, I don't want my last act in this world to be killing innocents.
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At CTU Vicki is almost done disabling the device. In her eye she can see agents searching car by car. It's only a matter of time before they find her. She works quickly, the agents bang on the door. Vicki disables Hammond's device just as they break down the door and order her to put her hands up. Vicki is taken away in handcuffs, but she has potentially saved thousands of lives.
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5:45