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?

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Teri was preparing to leave for her doctor's appointment. She contemplated whether to take a gun. Jack had insisted on teaching her how to protect herself. It had always seemed ridiculous, until the last 24 hours. She still feared there was more danger, and the news was talking about war. Teri decided to bring the gun into the car. Hellar was informed that the bombers would reach their targets in less than 15 minutes. He was on his way to the port of Baltimore, unaware that Jack Bauer was setting himself up to assasinate him. At CTU Michelle Dessler walked into George Mason's old office, where Chapelle was making himself at home.

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Michelle: You're not fit to lick George Mason's boots.

Chapelle: You're grieving, so I'll let that slide, but just that one.

Michelle: I know you and Hellar conspired with the terrorists. A lot of good people died, including my husband.

Chapelle: I never targeted Tony specifically, but I'm not sorry he's dead.

Michelle: So you're not even denying it?

Chapelle: Why should I? I've been pardoned, and you cna't prove Hellar conspired to do anything.

Michelle: And what about Qumar? All those innocent people who will die over there?

Chapelle: They're garbage. Besides, I helped kill Americans, why would I care about Qumaries?

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Michelle then pulled out a gun. Chapelle was scared. Michelle would have loved to shoot him right now, but she owed to Jack not to, at least not yet. Yusef Auda came into the room.

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Yusef: We need him alive.

Chapelle: Why isn't he in custody?

Michelle: I let him out, along with Nadia and Curtis.

Chapelle: You have no authority to do that.

Michelle: I think you have bigger problems at the moment.

Yusef: Milo Pressman showed me evidence that you ordered Jack Bauer to assasinate our defense minister. If Jack Bauer confirms this, he'll be granted immunity from prosecution. That, combined with your confession, you're under arrest.

Chapelle: Hellar will never allow this.

Michelle: I think Bartlett will, to prevent war.

Yusef: And if war cannot be avoided, you will still face justice for starting it.

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Curtis and two guards arrested Chapelle and dragged him away. He was well aware of what Qumari prisons were like, so he went kicking and screaming. But in the end, he couldn't escape. Right now, Chapelle wished that Michelle had just shot him in the head.

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