The following takes place between 7pm and 8pm. Events occur in real time.
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7:00
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Juma threatens the foreman at the plant.
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Juma: If you do not help me release this nerve gas, you and every man and woman here will die tonight.
Foreman: Okay. But we need to shut down pressure. If it's above 50%, your gas will be rendered inert.
Juma: How long will that take?
Foreman: An hour, maybe more.
Juma: Start immediately. I'm not an engineer but I know enough. I have experience with people trying to stall so I suggest you not try any delaying tactics.
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Chapelle, Milo, and Curtis arrive at CTU just as the sun completely sets. Nadia Yassir greets them.
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Nadia: Thank you for your help mr Chapelle.
Chapelle: Considering what we're facing, lending a few extra hands is the least I can do. I unerstand you've found Juma's target.
Nadia: Before Mandy die she said Juma planned to unleash the nerve gas at a water distribution plant, but she didn't know which one.
Chapelle: And you're certain she was telling the truth?
Nadia: In the end, before she died, Mandy had no reason to lie.
Curtis: How many such plants are in the D.C. area?
Nadia: Twelve. We've contacted them all since then, no distress signals were given.
Milo: There might be another way to find them. I studied engineering briefly in college. If Juma wants to release the gas there he'd have to reduce pressure by at least 40 percent.
Nadia: How long would that take?
Milo: Assuming he's not worried about safety standards, less than thirty minutes.
Curtis: Me and Jack Bauer better prepare, we might have very little time to move.
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As Jack Bauer and Curtis Manning began preparing president Bartlett was reviewing plans for a potential invasion of Qumar. Given Qumar's status in OPEC they could expect allies to help them fight an American invasion. Although America could likely defeat their army, an occupation would likely lead to an insurgency of suicide bombings. General Bashir arrived at the White House. After he was searched for potential weapons he'd be given access. Bartlett hoped this would work, he couldn't afford to be fighting on two fronts right now.
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7:08