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?

49. Chapter 49

5:37

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President Bartett goes to see president Deby in medical. The doctors say he appears fine, this is a precaution.

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Bartlett: General Bashir contacted secretary Vinnick. He claims he has intel to stop Juma from further attacks.

Deby: More likely Bashir was involved in planning this whole thing.

Bartlett: Bashir's asked for a meeting with Vinnick. What do you suggest?

Deby: Your secretary of state would be exposing himself to danger. Juma knows he will never leave this country alive, he just wants to kill as many of your people as possible. But if you feel it will save American lives to meet with Bashir, I will respect your decision.

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At CTU Audrey interrupts Jack and Teri again and asks to speak with Jack in private on official business. Teri leaves the room.

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Jack: What is it Audrey?

Audrey: General Bashir asked for a meeting with secretary Vinnick. He claims that Juma is behind these attacks and he can help us stop them.

Jack: That makes sense. Juma has always been more fanatical, more willing to fight America.

Audrey: So you think he's sincere?

Jack: I think he knows that fighting us would just lead to more detriment for his people, Juma isn't nearly that rational. Those two hate each other almost as much as they hate president Deby.

Audrey: Thank you, I'll tell the president.

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At the White House president Bartlett stops in to see how Zoey is doing. First lady Abby Bartlett is comforting their child. She is somewhat angry that her husband is prioritizing the nation ahead of their daughter. He soon leaves and returns to the oval office to meet with Hellar and Vinnick.

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Bartlett: Deby doesnt trust Bashir, but he made clear if we use him as an informant he won't hold it against us.

Hellar: Jack Bauer seems to believe Bashir's claim that Juma is behind the attacks and Bashir might be innocent, at least innocent of this.

Bartlett: If I send you there, you'd be putting yourself in danger.

Vinnick: Believe me I know. I think we should do this, but I won't go unless you ask me.

Bartlett: Do it go now.

Vinnick: I'm on my way.

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Meanwhile at CTU the mystery man murders a security guard and plants the nerve gas cannister in the CTU ventilation system. He sets the timer to his watch, ten minutes until release. In 15 minutes, everyone here will be dead.

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