One day One very bad day

by jediknigh5

President Bartlett prepares to officially certify an ally in the war on terror, but others are trying to stop this. In desperation CTU must soon turn to former agent Jack Bauer. But Bauer hasn't been active since his daughter Kimberly was murdered. Can he keep his emotions in check long enough to complete his mission and save thousands of innocent lives?

24. Chapter 24

12:38

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Aron Pierce approached Erica Lance in her office and began asking her questions.

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Pierce: Ms Lance, do you have any idea why Jack Bauer would target you?

Erica: From what I hear Jack Bauer isn't neccessariy rational at the moment. I'm a very public face of the Bartlett administration, I'm used to threats from insane people.

Pierce: That's probably it. By the way, that device Audrey Raines planted in your office, it retrieved some data from your personal computer.

Erica: What data?

Pierce: We don't know, they're still examining it, but protocol says we have to examine it.

Erica: Nothing illegal, just embarrassing things.

Pierce: I apologize, but we have to follow protocol.

Erica: It's fine, I understand.

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Pierce left. As soon as he did, Erica reached into her drawer and quietly put a small gun into her pocket. She knew it was only a matter of time before they found the incriminating evidence. Erica had two choices, to flee before the evidence was found, or try to destroy it herself and attempt to cover her tracks. She decided to go for option B. Erica slowly crept towards the computer lab where they'd be analyzing the miniature device. When she got there Erica saw two lab technicians, made up an excuse for why she was here. And as soon as their backs were turned she took out her gun and fired. To Erica's suprise the gun was empty. Aron Pierce arrested Erica for treason.

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Pierce: It's over, the president knows you just tried to murder two White house technicians. Tell us who else is involved, what the point is, and maybe you can avoid the death penalty.

Erica: The point is to give the nerve gas to Askari terrorists.

Pierce: Giving terrorists weapons of mass destruction? What the hell were you thinking.

Erica: Before they could use the nerve gas, all twenty cannisters, would be controlled remotely to release in their camp in Sangala. It would be the smoking gun to justify our military presence in the region, and through the world. Finally take the measures neccessary to stop the terrorist threat.

Pierce: That was never your decision to make. Where are the cannisters now?

Erica: The port of Baltimore. They're scheduled to leave within the hour.

Pierce: You better hope we can find it in time, or you will be executed for this.

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12:48