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?

51. Chapter 51

Th following takes place between 6pm and 7pm. Events occur in real time.

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6:00

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There is an eerie silence at CTU. There are over 200 dead bodies scatterred all over this building. George Mason is able to issue an announcement over the PA system. He tells them to stay in their rooms until this crises is over. In the conference room Chloe seems to be in shock, she cannot move or speak. Teri offers her services as a psychiatrist to help calm Chloe down. Jack knows that Teri is very good at helping people deal with trauma over extended periods of time. But they might not have much time left. At the White House president Bartlett is being informed of the situation by Division head Ryan Chapelle.

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Bartlett: How many people died at CTU?

Chapelle: We're still getting reports of casualties. Suffice it to say that while our losses were not total, it was a significant blow. Survivors are still trapped in there, unable to even transmit what data they've obtained.

Bartlett: Bashir said this was what Juma would do. He's already neutralized most of the people in a position to stop him, now he'll hit us with a massive attack.

Chapelle: We're doing everything we can to stop him. I would however advise you move to a more secure location.

Bartlett: No. When this is over the people need to know that their president stood by their side. That I did not abandon them.

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General Juma gives one of the cannisters of nerve gas to his liuetenant Hakim.

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Juma: Take this one.

Hakim: I don't understand sir. Are we hitting another target?

Juma: This cannister is your leverage to get out of the country when this is over. I will not escape this country alive, someone has to carry on the fight after my death.

Hakim: Our people need you more generel. Especially after Bashir betrayed us.

Juma: Too much heat on me. Our alliance with Alqueda is more important than ever. They will not work with me after my betrayel. But with this canister they will work with you. Goodbye my brother.

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At CTU Teri continues trying to help Chloe. None of them realize that the nerve gas has been given an acidic substance. It will eat through their protective barriers. They may have outlived the terrorist directly responsible. But if they can't safely vent this gas, they will all be dead in less than one hour.

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6:08