The following takes place between 5pm and 6pm. Events occur in real time.
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5:00
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Vice-president Hellar had been threatened by general Juma, more attacks were imminent. He saw little point in informing the president of this. Bartlett was already doing everything he could to stop these attacks, admitting his indescretion now would just damage a crucial alliance. Meanwhile president Bartlett greets his daughter Zoey as she is returned to the White House following the attack. Zoey is visibly shaken by the attack, but otherwise she seems unhurt. Charlie is comforting her, he is also a bit shaken by this. Presidents Bartlett and Deby talk briefly.
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Deby: Four of my soldiers gave their lives to save me. We cannot let their sacrifice be in vain.
Bartlett: I agree. Earlier today we officially agreed to do what we had to do to stop these terrorists. We have a lot of work ahead of us on this.
Deby: Indeed we do my friend.
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At CTU George Mason is informing everyone of the attempt to kill Jack Bauer and Chloe OBrien, it is unclear if they survived. Audrey Raines gets a private call from Jack, she quietly moves to take it in private.
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Audrey: Jack, are you okay?
Jack: Yes. Chloe, and the suspect known as "Mandy" are alive too. Someone shot a rocket at the 36th floor. I lied when I told Mason that's where we were. Did Mason tell anyone else?
Audrey: He mentioned it to me, and Ryan Chapelle at Division. Beyond that, I couldn't say. You really think the terrorists have someone on the inside?
Jack: Unfortunately, that's exactly what I think. We'll be back in a few minutes. Be careful Audrey.
Audrey: You too Jack.
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Shortly after Audrey hung up someone else entered CTU. It was Teri Bauer, and she wanted to see her husband.
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5:07