The following takes place between 2pm and 3pm. Events occur in real time.

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2:00

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Tony and other CTU agents aim their guns at Jack Bauer. Jack was a friend, normally a good soldier, but he had just murdered a cooperating witness in front of them. Maybe he was losing his mind. Jack calmly puts his hands up and tries to explain his actions.

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Jack: If we had let him go, how long before he hurt more people, before he got back into business with the terrorists?

Tony: I don't know, but today he was cooperating.

Jack: Chances are he would have cooperated with us again, after working with more terrorists.

Tony: You're under arrest Jack.

Jack: When this is over I'll surrender myself. But right now Omar and Navi are expecting me. If I don't show up, we lose our best chance to stop the nerve gas.

Tony: How do I know you won't lose it again.

Jack: Tony I killed Kalil because he was hurting innocent people. Do you really think I'd put more civilians in danger?

Tony: At this point Jack, I don't know. But you're right about one thing, this is likely our best chance to stop these terrorists. Let's go.

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At CTU George Mason informs Nadia Yassir of the situation.

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Mason: Jack Bauer just murdered Kalil at the penthouse.

Nadia: Why would he murder a witness?

Mason: Because Kalil was a horrible person who had it coming, and because Jack Bauer is losing his mind.

Nadia: Has Jack been placed under arrest?

Mason: Not yet. Unfortunately the terrorists are still expecting someone who looks exactly like Jack to show up for the meeting. I don't know if Bauer can hold it together for this operation, but it might be the only chance we have to stop 20 9/11 style attacks. God help us all if we're wrong.

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President Bartlett is informed of the current situation, he has the same doubts as everyone else, but also realizes he's short on options. As Tony Almeida gives Jack final preperations for the operation he also gives him some advice.

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Tony: If anything ever happenned to Michelle, God only knows what I'd do. But you still have Teri, do you really want her to have to visit you in prison?

Jack: I did what I had to do for that girl. If I have to go to prison, I can live with myself better than if I'd let that bastard go.

Tony: And if others die because of this? How will you live with yourself?

Jack: You might be right. Hopefully I won't have to find out.

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