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CTU has confirmed that the explosion inside the airport was Jack Bauer's doing, killing only one terrorist and no civilians. George Mason is briefing the president.
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Bartlett: So the explosion was the work of one of your agents?
Mason: Technically Bauer isn't working here anymore. I did however authorize one of my technicians, Chloe OBrien, to assist mr Bauer. It seemed like the only way to stop the execution of the girl.
Barltett: And how is the rescue mission proceeding?
Mason: Tony Almeida and his men should be ready by the end of the hour. They'll be ready to move as soon as Jack Bauer gives the signal.
Bartlett: What about taking the terrorists out with more of these "vest malfunctions?"
Mason: We're hoping the terrorists are fooled for now, any more they'll get too suspicious. We're considering blowing up more of them, but most are too close to the hostages. But once the rescue mission begins, that might be an option, we're still working on the remote codes.
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From his house Richard Hellar talks to some of his friends from the peace rally. He's advising postponing the rally in light of the incident at the airport. Public opinion in America already wasn't all that favorable to the oppresses Askari people. This won't help, and it might seem insensitive to hold the rally now.
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As George Mason concludes his talk to the president Nadia Yassir approaches him with ne intel.
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Nadia: We've identified the leader of the terrorists. His name is Dubaku, he was a minor officer in Deby's army until he resigned last year.
Mason: Wait, this is one of Deby's men?
Nadia: Former men yes. Dubaku, and those of his team we've identified, are all Bawa and christian. They've probably been posing as Askari muslims to keep the blame off their people.
Mason: I don't understand. This treaty is providing the nation of Sangala with much needed clean water and A.I.D.S medication. Why would Dubaku be oppossed to it?
Nadia: Intel suggests he's a fanatic. He knows Bartlett will pressure Deby to make peace with the Askari rebels, he's oppossed to it.
Mason: Thank you Nadia, I'll inform the president.
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At the White House vice-president Hellar talks with his daughter Audrey Raines in private.
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Audrey: How'd things go with Richard?
Hellar: Your brother is as stubborn as ever.
Audrey: He gets that from you.
Hellar: Pity he couldn't have also inherited my politics. There's something else I should tell you. CTU has someone at the airport, providing intel. It's Jack Bauer. It seems his wife Teri it one of the hostages.
Audrey: I hope she is saved.
Hellar: That's very touching of you, all things considered. Did you think I didn't know about you and Jack Bauer?
Audrey: It was a mistake, I know that. But he was so sad, grieving his daughter. I wanted to comfort him.
Hellar: I think his wife was also grieving, they should have turned to each other.
Audrey: I know. I'm sorry.
Hellar: I know. I just thought you should know about the situation.
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As they finished their private conversation the vice-president is informed of a development. They are somewhat suprised that the leader of these terrorists is Bawa, and a christian, when the initial assumption was they were Askari and muslim. They don't reaize that someone overhears them, someone who fears what this could mean for their plan.
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