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At CTU Milo Pressman and Chloe OBrien are working on security footage from the White House. Specifically the footage that went dark just before Erica Lance's death. The footage shows Erica handcuffed to her desk, then she smashes the coffe mug, then the footage immediately goes dark. Although it was possible that Erica committed suicide by slitting her own wrists, the timing seemed too coincidental. Meanwhile Jack Bauer watches the news, still no word on whether the president is even still alive. Teri lays in bed, hoping Jack comes and joins her. But she fears his instincts as a soldier will soon compel him to return to work, and never come home. Ishmael and his team arrive at their safehouse. President Bartlett is still groggy, but now awake. Ishmael removes the bag from Bartltt's head.
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Ishmael: Hello mr president. It's good to see you again.
Bartlett: Do I know you?
Ishmael: 1987. You were a congressman, on a diplomatic visit to Pakistan. You spoke at a refugee camp near the Afghan border, spoke to the wounded mujahadeen fighters, including me. I couldn't speak english, but I remember you trying, in strained arabic, "Allah Ackbar." Through the translator you saluted our bravery for fighting the godless communists.
Bartlett: I remember that speech. I'm sorry I don't remember you.
Ishmael: Just as well. I was then, what I am now, merely a soldier doing God's will. At any rate, it has no bearing on your fate.
Bartlett: We both know you're going to kill me. But please, let my daughter go. I'll beg for it if that's what you want. Look, I don't care what you do to me. But if you kill a child, even your supporters will think you're a monster.
Ishmael: I have my reasons for keeping her. Rest assured that we need her alive, for now.
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