The following takes place between 3pm and 4pm eastern standard time. Events occur in real time.
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12:00 am Kabul Afghanistan.
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Journalist Maureen Kingsley is reporting from Kabul. All around her afghan refugees are moving towards the american embassy.
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Maureen: It is just after midnight. This time tomorrow the evacuation of american military personal will be complete. In accordance with the agreement signed three years ago, only an early warning system will be left in place to warn american authorities of possible terrorist activities. Many local afghan's are attempting to leave the country before the deadline, fearing what life might be like should the Taliban regain power. This will mark the end of America's longest war, however many fear America will soon become more involved in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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3:03 pm Washington D.C.
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At the White House president Mackenzie Allen is in a cabinet meeting. They are discussing the evacuation in Afghanistan, the war between Russia and Ukraine. Among those at this meeting are vice-president Warren Keaton and chief of staff Jim Gardner.
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Gardner: The evacuation is going as smoothly as can be expected. Hekmetyar is keeping the Taliban under control.
Allen: And the refugees?
Gardner: So far there's been little violence. The last thing they want is to give us a reason to stay longer. But once the evacuation is complete, there's no way to know for certain what will happen to those still in the country.
Keaton: My guess is he won't stop them from leaving. These are the people who could create a resistance to Taliban rule. Hekmetyar would welcome them leaving, possibly offer them some form of compensation for leaving Afghanistan. That said, we do have a moral duty to offer sanctuary to those who helped us during the occupation.
Allen: Agreed. Our primary responsibility with the refugees is to help those who helped us, and any dependants of American personnel still there. What about the war in Ukraine?
Keaton: We're still trying to arrange peace talks between Putin and Zelensky. So far Putin has been resistant. We've already put pressure on him, sanctions, freezing the assets of high ranking russian officials.
Allen: Is there any further pressure we can put on Putin and his government?
Gardner: Not without risking getting involved in the war. Many Americans are hesitant to support armed conflict with another nuclear power.
Keaton: We can offer amnesty to Russian deserters who seek sanctuary in America. We don't know for certain how many desertions that might encourage, but it's worth a shot.
Allen: Okay, let's do that. Any other ideas I'm willing to listen.
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3:06 pm
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Jack Bauer is at a little league game, his granddaughter Teri is at bat. Her father Jamal is the coach, he had helped arrange this game between jewish and muslim children. With all the news about endless wars, at least they could do something to encourage peace and friendship. After this game, Jack and his family, along with other assorted friends, were going back to Jack's house for a barbeque. Jack savored moments like this, he was with his wife Audrey, his daughter Kimberly, his friend Tony Almeida, and they were watching Teri at bat. Jack knew he was getting old, he wanted to enjoy as many of these moments as he could before he died and faced God's judgement. Surrounded by friends and family, what more could he ask for? It was the bottom of the ninth, two outs, Teri's team was down by one run, but they had a runner on base. Jack wondered, could his granddaughter hit the game winning home run? As it turned out, she struck out. The game was over, the payers from both teams were lined up to shake the opposing player's hands and say "Good game." It Jamal shook the rabbi coaches' hand and said "Good game." It was more important to teach these kids about good sportsmanship than winning. While almost everyone prepared to gather their children and leave, someone else got into Jack's car. Some might have forgiven Jack for his crimes, but not this man. Jack Bauer would pay, he would make certain of that.
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3:09