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There's an I.R.K. splinter cell trying to

smuggle weapons-grade uranium into the city.

Just read the threat assessment.

Shut down all bridge and tunnel traffic into the city.

- Where'd he go? - There's only one way for them to get in.

- Across the East River. - That's right.

C.T.U. was just hit by an E.M.P.

All of our systems are down. It's a real mess. Where's Jack?

I think he might be in some kind of trouble. We need to find him.

You need to get C.T.U. back on line as soon as you can.

Once you acquire Jack's position, you can direct me to him.

I have a faster way to get us back on line.

They won't listen.

Make them listen, Chloe. Do what you have to do.

Frank Haynam, senior engineer at the New York field office.

I hope that you're here to help, because we can damn well use it.

You're going in through the C.L.R. processor? That's right.

- We're gonna create a brand-new subnet. - That'll take forever.

I think I can create a work-around. Why not tap directly into the trunk line?

What I'm suggesting will be a lot faster.

I'm here to clean up your mess. You need to leave.

You get out. Get out!

- We got power to comm. - Load the rods into the Zodiac.

It'll be short work once we get the rods across the river.

A vehicle is coming.

Wait until the S.U.V.'s in range, then take them out.

Get down! Now!

I've got two men leaving the dock in a boat.

They're carrying a box the right size and shape for the rods, Jack.

Jack, I got through to C.T.U. They just got back on line.

N.Y.P.D.'s sending choppers. We still got a real good shot of finding them.

Good.

I know you're involved with that robbery, Ms. Walsh.

What? You are out of your mind.

I'm not leaving here until I know the truth.

C.T.U. is back on line. I know.

Their helicopter's searching the river. They're getting close.

We're going to need your help getting clear. I will get you out of there.

Stand by. I'll call you in a few minutes.

You have grade 3 level bruising. You sure you don't want any painkillers?

They're wrapped tight. They'll be fine.

I can't know if the ribs are broken without an X-ray. You should see a doctor.

Any more stress could cause the lung to collapse.

Trust me. They're not broken. Thanks.

You sure you're okay? I'm fine.

Where are we at with the fuel rods?

We found the Zodiac partly submerged in the river near 11th Street, empty.

The rods are in Manhattan, Jack.

It's not over yet. C.T.U. doesn't think we're more than a few minutes behind.

Who's running the ground op? Cole? Yeah.

Okay, contact Chloe. Get her to download archival photos from 11th and the river.

Have her date 'em back 15 minutes. Okay.

Fire it up. I want you ready to go as soon as we've got a target.

Sir, just spoke to a witness...

who said he saw four men unloading the

contents of a metal crate into a Yellow Cab.

He didn't get a plate. Chloe, can we roll back satellite?

We can now. N.S.A. just rerouted them.

I'm logging onto their server now.

This is from one minute ago.

I'm rolling back in 30-second increments.

This is from six minutes ago.

Find them in real time, Chloe. Arlo, alert N.Y.P.D. Dana.

Right here, sir.

Contact Hazmat and NEST teams. Get them mobilized.

Right on that.

Almost there, sir.

Okay, I'm live. Suspects are proceeding west on 14th Street.

- Cole, did you get that? - Yes, sir. On the move.

They've located you on satellite.

How far away are they? Not very. Hold on.

N.Y.P.D. confirms they have units on the way.

How far out? Ten blocks, coming from the north.

- Head to the south. - Turn left.

- Suspect just turned south on Seventh. - Got it.

I hear sirens. Hurry up.

Just a second.

I'm inserting the machine code now.

Just get ready.

Satellite will be disabled...

for 30 seconds.

On my mark.

- Go. - What happened?

- The trunk line just went out. - Get it back.

Cole, we just lost the picture. Last known location... Seventh and Waverly.

Copy that.

Anything?

- Where are you now? - On the Hudson, heading uptown again.

You'll run into Ninth Avenue. You'll be able to blend into cab traffic there.

We're back up. Cab's gone.

Find it! Scanning.

Arlo, help me widen the grid. You take west of Seventh. I'll take east.

Widening it now.

Anything? Not yet.

You, Chloe? No.

We were out for 30 seconds. It could be anywhere.

- Cole, we lost them. - I'll have N.Y.P.D. cordon off the area.

You have them check every garage, warehouse, loading dock.

They must have pulled in somewhere. Yes, sir.

Get me the president.

Are we clear? Yes.

Good. We're moving the weapon into place as soon as it is assembled.

I need you to send me N.Y.P.D. patrol patterns and checkpoints.

As soon as it's safe. That's not good enough. I need them now.

My instructions were to help you, not jeopardize my cover.

I will call you back when I can.

Madam President, I'm afraid I have bad news.

Despite our best efforts, the terrorists have gotten the nuclear rods into Manhattan.

How good is your intelligence? Are you sure?

We are, sir. In fact, we had a visual on the suspects until a few moments ago.

- What happened? - We lost them.

We're launching a multiagency search in the area we think they're in.

That you think they're in? Will you be able to find them or not?

We're doing everything in our power, Mr. Kanin,

but right now I don't have an answer for you.

Madam President, I'm sorry to have to tell you this.

I can no longer guarantee the safety of Manhattan.

How the hell could this happen?

C.T.U. had one priority: To make sure this didn't happen. It's unacceptable.

Mr. Hastings, I want you to consider the entire resources...

of the government at your disposal.

Whatever help you need, we must find those rods.

I understand, Madam President.

We also need to prepare for the worst.

I want all branches of local law enforcement ready to respond...

to an imminent radiological attack.

Yes, ma'am.

Ethan, set up a situation room...

and assemble the National Security team.

Has President Hassan been evacuated from the U.N. yet?

He will be shortly. But as of right now, he's still at the U.N.

Get me Jack Bauer.

Yeah, but how long was the satellite down? What, 30 seconds?

Yeah. I know what you're thinking, Jack.

Odd we lost the feed just as we were closing in on the target.

Who was running point at C.T.U.?

Chloe O'Brian. You know her from before, right? Yes.

- And you trust her? - With my life.

Mr. Bauer, I have President Taylor for you.

Cole, I've got to call you back. I got the White House on the line.

- Hello. - Jack, it's President Taylor.

I'm calling to ask you a favor. Anything, ma'am.

President Hassan and his family are being evacuated from the U.N. and brought here,

and I would like for you to supervise that operation.

With all due respect, Madam President, I think I'd be much more helpful...

staying in place here with C.T.U.

Besides, Secret Service is more than capable.

Well, that may be true.

But I'd feel a lot better knowing you were on the job.

Jack, in light of the threat to New York,

President Hassan's role in securing a lasting peace is more crucial than ever.

- I need him safe. - I understand, ma'am.

- I'll leave for the U.N. immediately. - Thank you, Jack.

- I'll see you when you get here. - Yes, ma'am.

She wants me to supervise Hassan's evac to McGuire Air Force Base.

All right, let's go. Renee.

Renee, I need to do this on my own.

We're not going through this again. I'm coming with you. End of discussion.

Do you have the rods? In the trunk.

Where is Ali?

He didn't make it. I'm sorry.

Tarin will take his place as driver.

How long before the device is functional?

All we have to do is load in the fuel rods.

Tarin.

Get ready to leave.

I want to place the bomb as soon after I talk to the president as possible.

Agent O'Connor. Jack Bauer.

I know who you are, sir. I've been briefed by command at McGuire. Ms. Walker.

Agent O'Connor. We're cleared for a subterranean evacuation.

The feeling is that President Hassan will be safer underground...

in the event of a radiological attack. Agreed.

- How many agents? - Seven Secret Service, including myself,

two of Hassan's internal security and now you and Ms. Walker.

What's the time frame? Ten minutes.

There's a service tunnel that runs parallel to the PATH lines leading into New Jersey.

We're just waiting on the vehicles now.

I'd like to see the exact route. Of course.

I have the maps and evac protocols in the conference room.

But President Hassan is asking to see you first. He's in the council chamber.

Fine. You two get started. I'll be right back. Excuse me.

Sir.

Mr. Bauer.

President Taylor wanted me to supervise the evacuation of you and your family...

to McGuire Air Force Base. So I'm told. And I'm glad for it.

How long will it take for you and your family to be ready? We're ready now.

My wife and daughter are in the residence awaiting your instructions.

Give us 10 minutes, and then we'll evacuate you and your family...

through a service tunnel under the building and straight on to New Jersey.

And I here I thought I would be leaving the United Nations today...

at the head of a peace march down Fifth Avenue.

My president still thinks that might happen, sir.

I hope she's right, Mr. Bauer.

Me too, Mr. President. Give us 10 minutes.

We need to talk about a response, Madam President.

I've prepared three retaliatory strike scenarios...

against targets inside the I.R.K.

Do I need to remind you, General Brucker,

the Islamic Republic is an ally?

You don't. But what good is an ally...