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Vice-president James Hellar pays a visit to his son Richard. Richard is somewhat estranged from his father, mostly due to political differences. Richard is a liberal, his father a conservative. Richard is scheduled to speak at a protest rally at 10am, denouncing president Bartlett for allying with president Deby.

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Richard: Quite the motorcade dad. How many cars do you really need?

Hellar: I didn't come here to debate the environment Richard. I came to ask you not to speak at this protest today.

Richard: You don't get to tell me what to do dad, not since I left home. Deby's a dictator, and your friend is allying with him.

Hellar: My "friend" is the president of the United States, show him a little respect. And Deby does what he has to do to prevent genocide.

Richard: Mass arrests, letting the Askari starve.

Hellar: Like I said, he does what he has to do.

Richard: I don't buy that argument from Sangala and I sure as hell don't buy it when you and your side says it.

Hellar: Spare me your 6th grade Michael Moore logic. America has enemies.

Richard: Enemies who were our friends a few years ago. In a few more years it will change again unless people stop supporting your imperialist crusade.

Hellar: We serve the cause of freedom. What the hell do you do?

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As they continued their argument, on the White house lawn a landing spot is cleared for president Deby's helicopter. Picnic tables are spead out because the original plan was to have most members of congress here, now they need to be cleared for the helicopter. The president's daughter Zoey is helping with this as her father shows up.

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Bartlett: I appreciate you helping out like this.

Zoey: I don't mind pitching in.

Bartlett: You must be excited to see Charlie again.

Zoey: Yeah.

Bartlett: Just promise you'll be careful. You heard about the threat.

Zoey: Yeah, I'm not worried for myself.

Bartlett: You should be. People who try to assasinate presidents aren't always well-trained snipers with perfect aim.

Zoey: You worry too much dad.

Bartlett: Part of my job, as father, and as president. Speaking of which.

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President Bartlett turned to the workers and thanked them all for their devotion, and their hard work. Meanwhile, at CTU Washington, Jack Bauer is giving what intel he can on Sangala. His best guess of who's behind this is general Juma, a fanatical Askari leader who has called for genocide against the Bawa. CTU has learned that Juma has been missing for over a month now, but believe that general Bashir had him killed in an internal power struggle. They were still working on the money trails, and internet chatter was mostly just angry venting. George Mason came in to check on their progress.

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Mason: Any luck?

Jack: No George. I haven't developed psychic abilities since we last saw each other.

Mason: Sorry, I'll leave you back to your work.

Jack: Why am I here George?

Mason: Because you know more than anyone here on Sangala, and the radical elements.

Jack: And you have my notes on file. If you have no evidence from money trails or documents, what else can I do?

Mason: I don't know. I'm just covering all my bases because our president, and a foreign president on American soil, are in danger.

Jack: Your covering your own ass. If things go south you want proof that you tried your best to stop it.

Mason: I am trying to keep anything from going south. Fine, I'm ambitious, still need to do the work to advance, and that includes doing all I can to save our president's life.

Jack: Do it without me. I'd rather try and save my marriage, than your career.

Mason: Fine. I'll make a judgement call that you being here, upsets unit morale. Like you said we have all your notes on file so, you can go home. We'll call you if we need anything else.

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As Jack Bauer left for his house, Teri was leaving. This was not easy, Jack had never hit her, she was just as guilty as him on adultery. Teri loved him once, maybe she still did, but everytime she looked at him she saw their child. Teri put her luggage in the car and put the note on their refrigerator. Then Teri closed the door, probably for the last time.

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