Even David Palmer is upset

24

THE FOLLOWING TAKES PLACE BETWEEN 6:00 PM AND 7:00 PM.

INT. NIGHT CLUB - BACK ROOM - EVENING

Hailey’s body is taken away on the stretcher. Grace stands up against the wall. Still crying. Jack walks over to her. 

JACK

Hey. Are you going to be all right?

GRACE

I just need some more time. 

JACK

Yeah.

Jack’s cell phone rings. 

JACK (CONT’D)

I’m sorry. Hold on.

Jack takes the call and walks away. Allowing Grace to be by herself at the moment. 

JACK (CONT’D)

This is Bauer. 

INTERCUT: 

INT. MANSION - OFFICE - EVENING

CHLOE

Hey. It’s me.

JACK

Hey Chloe. I’m afraid I have some bad news. 

CHLOE

What?

JACK

The woman you were trying to help, Hailey. She’s dead.

CHLOE

What? How?

JACK

We found her here at the club. She was going to kill Nazar Glazov for murdering her husband.

CHLOE

So Nazar killed her?

JACK

No. Grace had to.

CHLOE

Why would she do that?

JACK

She was going to kill Nazar. We needed him alive to find the other EMP devices. I’m sorry Chloe. I know you were just trying to help this woman. 

CHLOE

I just feel so bad. She was so upset about her husband. She was so angry and determined to kill Nazar.

JACK

Yea I know. 

CHLOE

Where’s Nazar now?

JACK

He got away. 

Chloe becomes upset. Clearly devastated. Her face transforming into a heartbreak. She wishes she could have done more. She tried to help her. She told her to go wait for CTU to go pick her up. She was on her way there. So she knew she did the right thing to help. Hailey took it upon herself to disobey to pursue Nazar. It cost her her life. 

Chloe then lets her anger get the best of her. Taking on a more disrespectful and angry tone. 

CHLOE

You listen to me Jack. You find Nazar and make this right. Do not let Hailey’s death be for nothing. Do you hear me?!

JACK

Chloe. I am sorry about everything that is happening. I am. But you know how this works. We will get Nazar when it’s right and not before we locate the other weapons. And chances are he’s on his way back to you. 

CHLOE

Probably.

JACK

I don’t need you sticking up for this woman right now. It’s not the right time. As soon as we have confirmation on the weapons we can move in on Nazar and make him pay for it. Promise me Chloe you will not jeopardize the plan. 

CHLOE

I won’t jeopardize the plan. 

JACK

Okay good. 

CHLOE

I’m sorry Jack. I didn’t mean to take it out on you. 

JACK

No I understand. Look, there is one more thing I need to tell you. But you need to keep it between you and me until I say so. 

CHLOE

Okay. 

JACK

Before one of Nazar’s operatives were killed, she told me Rebecca Sullivan, the president’s chief advisor, has been working with Nazar.

CHLOE

Oh my god Jack. Are you sure?

JACK

Yes. 

CHLOE

What are you going to do?

JACK

I’m going to go speak to her. She’s with the president now back at their hotel. 

CHLOE

Okay. Let me know if you need anything.

JACK

I will. Are you sure you’re still okay to stay in with Nazar?

CHLOE

Yes. I’ll be fine. 

JACK

Okay. I’ll talk to you soon. 

They hang up. End intercut. Off Chloe. Jack walks back over to Grace. Her mind in a completely different world. 

JACK (CONT’D)

Grace.

Grace has stopped crying but the tears are still there. Her face looks different. Harder, colder. Stressed. Staring away. Having no clue someone is talking to her. 

JACK (CONT’D)

Grace. 

Jack taps her arm. Grace then snaps out of it in a wild, out of control, extreme way, grabs Jack by the throat and points her Sigma at his head. Searching his eyes to determine if he might be the enemy or not. 

Grace then catches herself. Let’s go of Jack and puts her gun away and back away from Jack. 

GRACE

I’m sorry. I thought...

JACK

Are you okay? If not then it’s best if you step down and I will continue without you. 

GRACE

No. I’m fine. You need me. We need each other. I’ll be all right. 

JACK

You’re sure?

GRACE

I just said yes!

Grace shouts to burn some steam, then storms out of the back rooms. Jack stands there staring where she just left. Wondering how stable she will be now to help after what she just had to do. Only time will tell. For now Jack leaves the club with her. 

EXT. NIGHT CLUB - CAR - EVENING

Grace gets in the front seat of the car. Best if Jack drives right now. Jack catches up and gets in the drivers seat. 

Grace stares out the window. Her voice distant and agitated. 

GRACE

Where are we going now?

JACK

One of Nazar’s people told me Rebecca Sullivan has been helping Nazar. We need to speak to her. 

Grace turns her head to look at Jack.

GRACE

The president’s chief advisor?

JACK

Yes. 

GRACE

Raymond and Tyler need to know this.

JACK

Fine. But make sure they don’t alert the president. 

GRACE

Why not?

JACK

I don’t want her to know we’re coming. I want to ambush her. 

GRACE

Fine. 

Jack starts the car and drives away from the club. 

INT. HOTEL - LOUNGE - EVENING

6:06:17

Courtney goes through her contacts on her cell phone. Aaron walks in. 

AARON

Hello Mrs. Thompson.

COURTNEY

Hello Agent Pierce. 

AARON

I was told there are some places you would like me to escort you to.

COURTNEY

That’s right.

AARON

Where is it you would like to go?

COURTNEY

Well, I am sure you’re aware of what happened to me today?

AARON

Yes ma’am. 

COURTNEY

Well, I am not going to rest easy until I know CTU has been punished for what they did. 

AARON

I can understand that.

COURTNEY

I do not trust many people right now and I don’t want people connected to my husband to watch over me. 

AARON

Of course.

COURTNEY

As to where we’re going. Not sure yet. I will let you know as soon as I have figured out a game plan. Which won’t take long. 

AARON

Very well. I’ll be here if you need me. 

COURTNEY

Thank you. 

Aaron smiles and then leaves the room. Aaron passes Alex in the hallway. Alex walks down further to the conference room. There he finds Rebecca Sullivan. 

ALEX

What’s going on?

REBECCA

I was getting ready to ask you the same thing. Have you spoken to Nazar yet?

ALEX

No. I was wondering what your plans are. 

REBECCA

I have to stay in place here. You know that.

Alex was happy to hear that. That’s exactly what he wanted. He keeps on a straight face but inside an evil smile is brewing through his mind. 

ALEX

Good. Me too. I’m sure you understand my concerns about Lana giving us up.

REBECCA

Of course. I’m not sure how likely it is that she will do that.

ALEX

Well, in any case its my job to make sure nobody rats anyone out.

Alex approaches her but differently than what we’ve seen before. Like a mugger on the street, about to find his next victim to rob and kill. His eyes focused on her like he’s smarter and better than everyone else.

ALEX (CONT’D)

What about you? 

REBECCA

What about me?

ALEX

Do you have any urge or agenda to give anybody up? Like me? 

REBECCA

Never. 

ALEX

Are you sure about that?

REBECCA

Yes Alex. I am way stronger than Lana. I will do no such thing. You’re getting paranoid.

ALEX

I’m not being paranoid. I’m being cautious and looking out for the best interest in everybody involved in this operation. I’m being aware of people like Lana who will talk easily because she doesn’t give a crap about anyone else. 

REBECCA

I’m not how much I agree with that but I can assure you we’ll be fine. 

ALEX

Good. Excuse me.

Alex walks out of the conference room. He heads down the hallway and stops to make sure no one else is around. Then takes out his cell phone and dials. 

INTERCUT:

EXT. STREETS - EVENING

Nazar walks down the sidewalk. His cell phone rings. He answers it. 

NAZAR

Nazar. 

ALEX

It’s me.

NAZAR

Now what?

ALEX

Where the hell are those men?

NAZAR

Calm down. I’ve already sent them. They’ll be there shortly. 

ALEX

Remember. Sullivan has to go. 

NAZAR

They know they assignment. 

ALEX

They better. I am going to get out of here before they come. With her out of the way and unable to rat me out, I can join you and be more effective in person. 

NAZAR

I’d like that. 

ALEX

We’ll talk soon. I have to go. 

Alex hangs up. End intercut. Off Nazar. Alex proceeds down the hallway. 

INT. CTU - COUNTER TERRORIST UNIT - OFFICE - EVENING

Raymond sits in his office. Tyler walks in. 

TYLER

Hey.

RAYMOND

I just heard from Grace. Got an interesting update. 

TYLER

Like?

RAYMOND

A woman who worked for Nazar confessed that the president’s chief advisor, Rebecca Sullivan has been helping him. 

TYLER

Where is this woman now?

RAYMOND

She’s dead. But she gave up Sullivan right before Bauer had to put her down. 

TYLER

Rebecca Sullivan? Bauer is sure what he head?

RAYMOND

Yes.

Tyler doesn’t like the new thoughts entering his mind. Making him very nervous. Raymond can already tell. 

RAYMOND (CONT’D)

What is it?

TYLER

I think I am even more screwed now.

RAYMOND

Why’s that?

TYLER

If Sullivan is the one who is really aiding Nazar Glazov, then there is a good chance she may have been the one who set up Courtney and her son. 

RAYMOND

Which means Courtney is more innocent than anybody could possible imagine. 

TYLER

Yes. 

RAYMOND

We’ll have to let Miller know.

TYLER

No. Not yet. Don’t let that guy know anything yet. He will hang me out to dry first chance he gets. Let’s keep this from him as long as possible. 

RAYMOND

Tyler. Every time you speak on this Courtney issue, you seem to be dig yourself in deeper and deeper.

TYLER

I know. Look, let’s just wait until this crisis is over. Then we’ll let all hell break loose on me. 

RAYMOND

Have it your way. But as usual I will do what I can to help. 

TYLER

Thanks.

RAYMOND

Which at this point will be very hard. You did a very stupid thing. 

Raymond gets up and leaves the office. Tyler taking the time to feel ashamed and sorry for himself. He made a big mistake. He was especially mad that Courtney Thompson was innocent and framed for possible terrorist connections. He was absolutely positive she was guilty. He thought if he could just get some more alone time with her, he would have the confession and everyone would be praising him. Now he may be facing criminal charges. 

6:11:29

SPLIT SCREEN:

Top left: Jack and Grace.

Top right: Alex.

Bottom left: Tyler.

Bottom right: Courtney. 

6:15:44

INT. MANSION - EVENING

Nazar enters the mansion through the front doors. He walks into the living room to be greeted by Marina. Taking her bun out and letting her long brown hair fall. Now dressed in a white button shirt on top of black pants. 

MARINA

Where have you been?

She asks with a genuine tone. 

NAZAR

I had to take care of some things.

MARINA

Like what?

NAZAR

Plans for our next attack.

Marina keeps her eyes on him as he walks over to his mini bar and pours himself a drink. There’s something different about him and Marina can tell right away. She seems straight through him. Her genuine eyes becoming hard and suspicious. 

She marches straight toward him and drops her kind act. Revealing a more ruthless and hurtful tone. She grabs him and forces him up against the wall.

NAZAR (CONT’D)

What the hell Marina?!

MARINA

Stop lying to me Nazar.

NAZAR

I am not lying to you.

MARINA

I think you’re slipping. I think your ability to lie to me as vanished. Cause I know better now.

NAZAR

What are you talking about?

MARINA

You were with that other woman again. 

NAZAR

There is no other woman. 

Nazar says as straight as he can. Forces his voice to sound as honest as possible. He definitely was good at it. 

Nazar pushes her away from him and slaps her in the face.

NAZAR (CONT’D)

Don’t you ever treat me like this again.

Marina slaps him back. He returns a second slap to her face. She then returns her own second slap to his face. Winning the battle. Marina does not back down. 

MARINA

I know you have been seeing another woman for a long time now. You stupid son of a bitch. 

NAZAR

Why are you so sure about this?

MARINA

Because I’ve been having you followed.

NAZAR

Excuse me?

MARINA

You really think I was some stupid moron who had no idea her boy friend was cheating on her every single day for months?

Nazar’s face is pained with anger and frustration. He immediately snaps. He grabs Marina by the neck, forces her down on top of the couch, and gets on top of her.

NAZAR

HOW DARE YOU HAVE ME FOLLOWED?! 

MARINA

HOW DARE YOU! HOW DARE YOU CHEAT ON ME AND LIE TO MY FACE?!

NAZAR

You’ve invaded my privacy. 

MARINA

You’ve shattered my trust in you. Now get off of me before I dig my fingers into the back of your eyes. 

Nazar’s face changes to confusion and shock. Who is this woman all of a sudden?

NAZAR

What the hell has gotten into you?

MARINA

I said get off. 

NAZAR

No. 

Marina knees between his legs. Forcing him to release her throat. Then she pushes him off her to the floor. She gets up. Nazar coughs as he makes himself stand back up.

MARINA

I thought we had some thing special.

NAZAR

We do. But there is something you need to know.

MARINA

What?

NAZAR

That woman you saw me with was using me. 

MARINA

Oh really?

NAZAR

She was FBI. Planning an operation against me to have me arrested. 

MARINA

Aw. So you were used? Lied to? Cheated on? How does it feel?

NAZAR

Not good.

MARINA

Serves you right. You had something real here with me and you blew it. So, what happened after you discovered she was FBI? They let you go?

NAZAR

I killed all five of them. We have not been compromised. 

MARINA

You better hope not. 

NAZAR

I’m sorry Marina. I’ve made many mistakes. 

MARINA

Apparently I was one of them.

NAZAR

No you weren’t. Just let me explain. 

MARINA

No. 

Marina walks out of the room. Nazar stands there with a face of hurt and first time weakness. He stands in one spot getting smaller and smaller. He’s not sure what to do. He’s really screwed up this time. For now he pours himself another drink. 

INT. HOTEL - LOBBY - EVENING

6:18:29

Jack and Grace enter the lobby. Jack flags Mike Novick down.

JACK

Mike. 

MIKE

Jack. 

JACK

I’m sure you remember agent Harrison.

MIKE

Yes of course. You were able to stop the EMP from going off at the hospital.

GRACE

Thank you. 

JACK

Mike listen to me. Rebecca Sullivan has been aiding Nazar Glazov.

MIKE

Are you sure?

JACK

Yes. One of his people confessed right before she died.

Mike takes a deep breath.

MIKE

Oh god.

JACK

I need to speak to her now. Where is she?

MIKE

Talking to the president. 

JACK

Good. Let’s go. 

MIKE

Jack. May I ask what you plan to do to her?

JACK

Right now she is our best chance in stopping another attack. If she knows something about it than I need to make her tell me. You know how this works.

MIKE

I’m aware of that Jack but it’s my responsibility to make sure no one gets hurt and to protect the president.

JACK

Mike. You know me. You know I will only do what is necessary to the people working against us. Grace, let’s go. 

Grace has sat down. Her face buried in her arms, leaning down toward her knees like she’s in crash position on an air plane. 

JACK (CONT’D)

Grace?

Jack walks back over to her. 

JACK (CONT’D)

Grace. Are you okay?

GRACE

Do what you have to do, Jack. I just can’t.

JACK

Fine. Wait here. I’ll be back. 

Jack walks away down the hallway along with Mike Novick. Alex steps out of one of the rooms to see Jack with Mike. Wondering what is going on and has a bad feeling about it. He must at least know about Rebecca. There’s no way he knew about him too. 

INT. HOTEL - LOUNGE - EVENING

Jack and Mike enter the lounge to see Adam, Rebecca along with several other staff members.

JACK

Everybody clear the room. 

ADAM

Jack? What’s the meaning of this?

JACK

I need to talk to you and your chief advisor.

The other staff members still remains in one spot. Looking back at the president.

JACK (CONT’D)

I SAID GET OUT! 

ADAM

It’s okay. Go.

Everybody clears the room except for Mike, Adam, and Rebecca. 

REBECCA

What is going on here?

JACK

How long have you been working for Nazar Glazov?

REBECCA

Excuse me?

Jack walks further into the room. 

JACK

Last chance. 

REBECCA

I don’t know what you’re talking about. 

Jack moves in closer, grabs Rebecca by her neck, and throws her up against the wall.

ADAM

LET GO OF HER RIGHT NOW!

JACK

(to Rebecca)

You stupid bitch. You’ve been playing us all day. 

REBECCA

You’re getting yourself into a lot of trouble right now.

JACK

Tell me about it. 

Jack withdraws his Smith and Wesson. Points the barrel of the gun directly at her face.

JACK (CONT’D)

I will count to five and then I will kill you. One.

REBECCA

You’re making a huge mistake.

JACK

Two.

ADAM

JACK! LET HER GO RIGHT NOW!

JACK

MR. PRESIDENT! SHE HAS BEEN AIDING NAZAR GLAZOV WHO SO FAR HAS SET OFF ONE EMP AND PLANS TO SET OFF AT LEAST FIVE MORE! THREE!

REBECCA

You have the wrong person!

JACK

FOUR! 

REBECCA

LET GO OF ME!

JACK

FIVE!

Jack forces the gun below her chin. Right under her jaw. 

REBECCA

YES! I’ve been helping him!

Adam and Mike become shocked to hear her confess. Adam is even more heartbroken over it. One of his own people a traitor. 

EXT. HOTEL - PARKING LOT - EVENING

Alex rushes out of the hotel and gets inside his car. Before he leaves, he sees a black van arriving. At least six armed men come out with weapons. Covered in tactical gear. 

ALEX

Good luck. 

Alex starts the car and drives away from the hotel. 

INT. HOTEL - LOUNGE - EVENING

Two secret service agents have Rebecca in hand cuffs. 

ADAM

Take her down the hallway for now. 

AGENT

Yes sir.

The agents leave the room with Rebecca. 

ADAM

You’re right again Jack.

JACK

Mr. President, I am sorry about your chief advisor.

ADAM

So am I.

Something then catches Jack’s attention over at the window. He walks over and looks outside. Sees a group of six men preparing an assault. 

JACK

We’ve got company. 

6:22:33

SPLIT SCREEN:

Top left: Grace.

Top right: Alex.

Bottom left: Rebecca.

Bottom right: Nazar. 

6:26:17

INT. CTU - COUNTER TERRORIST UNIT - CONFERENCE ROOM

Raymond stands by a lap top. Tyler walks in.

TYLER

Hey. 

RAYMOND

What’s going on?

TYLER

I just found out something.

RAYMOND

What is it?

TYLER

Hailey Miller is dead. 

RAYMOND

Oh Jesus. How did you confirm that?

TYLER

CTU backup had finally arrived at the night club Bauer and Grace tracked Nazar Glazov to. They identified one of the dead bodies as Hailey. 

RAYMOND

Did you tell Ben yet?

TYLER

No. And I don’t think he should hear it from me right now. Should we even tell him at all?

RAYMOND

Of course. He needs to know. Any word on her husband? Jared?

TYLER

I haven’t heard anything about him.

RAYMOND

Do we know why Hailey was there in the first place?

TYLER

I don’t have all the facts, but it appears Nazar Glazov is most likely the one who shot her. As he was responsible for killing at least five other people in there as well.

RAYMOND

All right.

Ben enters the conference room. Ben eyes Tyler, but for only a second. Then directs his attention to Raymond as if he is the only one in the room right now.

BEN

Raymond. I’ve been trying to get a hold of my brother. He’s not at his house and I haven’t been able to reach him for hours. Same for his wife. Have you heard anything from them?

As rare as it is, Raymond shows some true compassion for once. His usual, military, tough guy leadership approach taking a back seat for a change. Replaced with someone more concerned and caring. 

RAYMOND

As a matter of fact. Yes. I have heard something. 

BEN

Oh. Where are they? Are they okay?

RAYMOND

CTU found Hailey’s body at a night club where we believe Nazar Glazov killed her. 

Ben’s jaw drops. He’s speechless. His eyes are hurt. His whole expression shocked. Almost paralyzed looking. 

BEN

Oh my god. 

Ben collapses on the seat next to him. 

BEN (CONT’D)

What about Jared?

RAYMOND

We still have not located him yet, sir. I’m sorry. 

Ben wants to crack and cry his eyes out but something stops that from happening. His face tightens into anger, depression, and newfound determination. He balls both his fists together on the table in front of him. Closes his eyes shut and looks down at his lap. He’s not doing anything else but breathing. 

Tyler and Raymond shares a look. Then at Ben himself. 

Ben stays in his same exact position but decides to have a conversation anyway. A very neutral voice. No hint of anger or sadness yet.

BEN

Are we any closer on finding Nazar Glazov or my brother?

RAYMOND

Not yet sir. But Jack Bauer and Grace Harrison are out there as we speak. They’re doing everything they can to locate him.

Ben finally changes positions. He stands up fast. Fists released. Eyes opened. His normal eyes of bravery and confidence being challenged by news he has just heard. His usual strong voice also being challenged as well. 

BEN

You do everything you can to find my brother and Glazov.

RAYMOND

Of course. 

BEN

Excuse me.

Ben rushes out of the conference room. 

6:28:49

INT. HOTEL - LOUNGE - EVENING

The sun has gone down. It is now completely dark outside. 

Jack looks out the window again and sees all six men are gone. 

ADAM

Who are those men out there?

JACK

I don’t know. Mr. President, I want you to call in to all your agents and make sure they have the outside perimeter of this hotel secured. 

ADAM

Okay.

Jack takes out his cell phone and dials.

INTERCUT:

INT. MANSION - OFFICE - EVENING

CHLOE

O’Brian?

JACK

Hey it’s me.

CHLOE

Hey.

JACK

Chloe listen to me. Do you now if Nazar Glazov sent any men here to the hotel the president is staying at?

CHLOE

Not that I am aware of. I’m not exactly his go to person. 

JACK

Well six armed men just showed up outside the hotel. It looks like they’re getting ready for an assault.

CHLOE

I don’t see why he would do that. Unless it has something to do with Rebecca Sullivan’s cover being blown. Either that or he just wants to kill the president. Or you. Since you betrayed him. 

JACK

All right. Get back to me if you find something out.

CHLOE

Okay.

Jack hangs up. End intercut. Off Chloe. 

Aaron walks into the room with Courtney. 

AARON

I just heard about the threat from one of your other agents. 

ADAM

Don’t worry. We’ll all be protected.

Jack notices Aaron.

JACK

Aaron. I’m glad you’re here.

AARON

It’s good to see you again Jack. 

JACK

Thanks. You too. I could really use your help right now.

AARON

Anything I can do to help.

JACK

Okay. So far I’ve counted at least six armed men. They looked well trained. I’m not sure where they went.

ADAM

I have my agents posted at all exits. Some of which are outside. I’ve also alerted hotel security of the threat as well.

JACK

Okay good. 

COURTNEY

What is going on?

JACK

Don’t worry ma’am. Everything is going to be all right. 

COURTNEY

Sure as hell better be. 

JACK

Aaron. Right now I think it would best if you took the first lady across the hall. Stay with her there and make sure she’s safe. 

AARON

Okay. 

Aaron and Courtney leave the lounge. Then across the hall to another room. 

JACK

Mr. President, I want you to stay in here with Mike Novick. I will help your other agents keep you protected from any hostiles. 

ADAM

Okay. 

EXT. HOTEL - FRONT ENTRANCE - EVENING

Two secret service agents stand guard at the front entrance. Two armed men appear and guns them down within seconds. Both drop at the same time. Then enters the hotel.

INT. HOTEL - LOBBY - EVENING

Grace is still sitting in her same chair. At a loss. Distracted. Hurt and pain fills her face up. She slouched weakly in her chair. Unaware. 

The two armed men steps inside. AK-74’s firmly in their hands. Ready to fire. Grace notices the two men without much concern. Then snaps out of it, stands up, withdraws her Sigma, puts a bullet into the first man. The second man returns loud gun fire at Grace as she runs across the lobby and takes cover behind the front desk. Rapid fast gunfire chipping away at the front desk wood. 

The front desk agent stays low with Grace.

MAN

What are we going to do?

GRACE

Just stay down. 

The second armed man approaches the front desk and fires above them, bullets ripping away at the cabinets and shelves behind them. Then chipping away at the counter. Pieces of everything, the debris falling over Grace and the front desk agent. 

Grace peaks out from the corner and puts a bullet into his waist. He drops to the floor on his knees. Still firmly holding his weapon. Grace fires again and puts another bullet into his stomach. The armed man falls over on to his back. 

6:32:07

SPLIT SCREEN:

Top left: Aaron and Courtney.

Top right: Alex driving.

Bottom left: Nazar.

Bottom right: Grace. 

6:36:27

INT. HOTEL - CONFERENCE ROOM - EVENING

COURTNEY

Where’s Alex?

AARON

I don’t know ma’am. I didn’t see him.

COURTNEY

Oh my god. 

Aaron peaks outside the door and sees another armed man at the other end of the hallway. Then closes the door shut. Aaron clutches his Sig Sauer P229. 

EXT. HOTEL - HALLWAY - EVENING

The armed man #3 opens a door to check the room. Jack steps out into the hallway. Gripping his Smith and Wesson. The armed man #3 steps back. Reacts to Jack but that’s all he can do. Jack fires two bullets from down the hall and kills #3 instantly. 

Jack then proceeds to his body. He kicks the weapon away. Then moves forward. 

INT. CAR - EVENING

Alex drives his car down the street. His headlights lighting up the road in front of him. He stops at a red light. Then dials a number on his cell phone. 

INTERCUT:

INT. MANSION - LIVING ROOM - EVENING

NAZAR

Yes?

ALEX

It’s me. 

NAZAR

My men have arrived at the hotel. They’ll get it done.

ALEX

Good. I got out. 

NAZAR

Are you coming here?

ALEX

No. I have another place I can go to. 

NAZAR

You’re sure?

ALEX

Yes. Once Rebecca Sullivan is out of our way. Nobody else can give me up. Therefore no one can get to you. You’ll be in the clear. You better just hope your men succeed in killing her.

NAZAR

They will.

ALEX

When’s the next attack going to take place?

NAZAR

Two hours. 

ALEX

Where?

NAZAR

I have someone on their way there now to place the EMP at the right location. Ensuring it’s within the twenty mile radius of the target.

ALEX

Let me know as we get closer. I don’t want to be anywhere near it when it happens. I need to know what you know.

NAZAR

You’ll be informed. 

ALEX

Okay. I’ll talk to you later.

NAZAR

Okay.

They hang up. End intercut. Off Nazar. The light turns green and Alex drives forward. 

6:38:40

INT. MANSION - BEDROOM - EVENING

Nazar walks into his bedroom. Marina is sitting at a table looking into her mirror. The desk covered with make up supplies. She sits there with great concerns on her mind. Brushing her hair.

NAZAR

Marina. 

He tries to say softly. Like a part of him feels bad for their fight for getting so out of hand. Wants to make things right. Her on the other hand looks more distant. Not ready to make amends. 

NAZAR (CONT’D)

Marina. Please talk to me.

MARINA

No.

NAZAR

I’m sorry.

MARINA

Oh really?

Nazar looks around the room. Then sees a sexy lingerie outfit they had put out earlier in preparation for some fun with each other when they were ready to go to sleep. He uses this as a chance to try to win her back. Make her open up and forgive him. Try to be all romantic and remind her he is a great guy. To make her forget the bad he has done. Not necessarily because he is sorry but because he just wants her to forget about it so they can make up and have sex. 

NAZAR

Marina, baby. Remember this.

He picks up her lingerie outfit and holds it up at her.

MARINA

What are you doing? Stop touching it. Put it down.

NAZAR

You would look so good in this. 

MARINA

I said put it down.

NAZAR

Why? You promised you would wear this tonight for me.

Marina gets up and yanks it away from him and puts it back down on the bed.

MARINA

Not anymore. You ruined any chance of me putting that on. 

NAZAR

What do I have to do to make it up to you?

MARINA

For now. Leave me alone.

NAZAR

No.

MARINA

Get out. 

Nazar moves in closer to her, grabs her, and tries to kiss her on the lips. Starts to when she pushes him away and pulls back herself.

MARINA (CONT’D)

Not going to work Nazar. 

NAZAR

I’ve never seen you hold a grudge like this for so long.

MARINA

This isn’t a grudge. This is about us and the horrible things you have done.

NAZAR

You’ve done horrible things too.

MARINA

Oh please. Not really. Nothing compared to this. 

NAZAR

Well you can’t stay mad at me for ever. 

MARINA

Yes I can.

NAZAR

Eventually you’ll want me in bed again like you always do.

MARINA

No. If I crave a naked man, I’ll just go find other one. Like you did with all those women. 

NAZAR

You wouldn’t dare.

MARINA

You did. Maybe I will too. I haven’t given it much thought yet. For now, get out. 

Marina turns her back on him and sits back down to continue brushing her hair. Nazar gives her a dirty look and then leaves the bedroom. 

6:40:11

INT. HOTEL - LOBBY - NIGHT

Grace stays hidden behind the front desk with the front desk agent. 

GRACE

I need to change positions. 

AGENT

You can’t. They’re swarming all over. 

GRACE

I have to. We’re cornered here.

AGENT

What about me?

GRACE

You stay here out of sight. 

AGENT

Be careful. 

Grace stands up and walks around the front desk. Stays close to the wall as to stay away from the main hallway. She peaks and sees no one. Then her attention is focused on outside. Still nothing. Then she comes out from the wall and proceeds down the hallway. An armed man #4 steps out from one of the rooms. His Ak-74 hanging down toward the floor. Not quite ready to fire. 

GRACE

Freeze!

The armed man #4 attempts to raise his weapon but before he can, Grace puts two bullets into his neck. He drops instantly to the floor. Dead. She starts walking toward his body when another door opens in front of her. Her arms immediately and professionally on natural instinct shoots up with her Sigma aiming at the man stepping outside the room. 

It’s Aaron. 

AARON

Don’t shoot.

GRACE

Sorry. 

She puts her gun down. 

GRACE (CONT’D)

Do you know where Jack went?

AARON

I didn’t see which way he went. 

GRACE

The president is okay?

AARON

Yes. 

GRACE

Rebecca Sullivan?

AARON

She’s still under guard. 

GRACE

Okay. Good. How many more men are there?

AARON

Hard to say. 

GRACE

What do they want?

AARON

I’m sure we’ll find out soon. For now let’s continue to search the area.

Grace steps forward. An armed man #5 steps out of one of the rooms. Aaron is quick to notice. 

AARON (CONT’D)

GET DOWN!

Grace ducks down. Aaron fires his Sig Sauer at #6 and puts two bullets into his torso. The man drops along with his weapon.

AARON (CONT’D)

You okay?

Grace stands back up.

GRACE

Yes. Thanks. 

AARON

Let’s go.

EXT. HOTEL - PARKING LOT - EVENING

Jack is now outside searching for the last man. Walking in between the parked cars. Working his way toward the front. The last armed man, #6, surprises Jack and jumps out from behind one of the parked cars. Swiping a knife at him. Jack dodges out of the way, then stops his arm from swinging again, knocks it against the car, then forces his hand to drop the knife.

Jack then knees him in the side and throws him against the car. His Smith and Wesson aimed directly at his face.

JACK

DROP THE WEAPON! NOW! 

The armed man drops the AK-74. Jack then kicks it aside. 

JACK (CONT’D)

Who the hell are you?

The armed man stays quiet.

JACK (CONT’D)

WHO SENT YOU?!

MAN

Nazar Glazov.

JACK

What for?

MAN

To keep her from talking.

JACK

Who? Rebecca Sullivan?

MAN

Yes. 

JACK

How many more of you are there?

MAN

A lot.

Jack walks closer and touches the barrel of the gun to his face. His voice more intense.

JACK

How many?

MAN

Six of us came. 

JACK

More coming?

MAN

It’s up to Nazar.

JACK

Let’s go. 

Jack keeps his Smith and Wesson trained on him as he makes him walk in front of him back to the front of the hotel. 

They make it back to the front parking lot when another van pulls up fast. Three armed men jump out fast. Two from the back and the driver up front. All locking on to Jack with their own AK-74’s. Jack then grabs the one in front of him and holds his gun to his head.

JACK (CONT’D)

DROP THE WEAPONS!

ARMED MAN

LET HIM GO!

JACK

DROP YOUR WEAPONS OR I WILL KILL HIM!

ARMED MAN

Waste him.

The armed man #7 fires a shot into #6. Forcing Jack to let go of him and making him unprotected. Jack then drops his gun and puts his arms up. All three men walk closer. All three weapons trained on him.

ARMED MAN (CONT’D)

Sullivan. Where is she?

Jack says nothing. Stays silent. Hands still up. 

ARMED MAN (CONT’D)

Fine. 

Armed man #7 is sniped out in the back. Then #8 in the back of the head. #9 turns around to react when a bullet hits him in the chest and drops. All three men down within seconds. Jack’s arms drop while his face is taken by a huge shock to see all men drop like that right when they had the drop on him. 

Jack looks around to try to spot a shooter. Nothing. Then sees a woman across the street, taking cover by a car, holding a sniper. The same woman who saved Jack’s life at Nazar’s mansion in episode 6. That’s twice now. Who is this woman and why is she seeking out to save Jack’s life? As soon as Jack notices her, he remembers the last time someone saved his life at Nazar’s house, picks up his gun, and runs across the street. The woman then takes off running.

6:44:07

SPLIT SCREEN:

Top left: Grace and Aaron.

Top right: Ben.

Bottom left: Nazar.

Bottom right: Marina. 

6:50:14

INT. OLD APARTMENT COMPLEX - EVENING

An old looking apartment complex. Run down. Holes in some of the walls. In really bad shape. Dirty and dark. Nobody as lived her for a long time. 

Jack runs down a long hallway and stops just short of the next staircase. Stands up against the wall. Peaks out. Hears footsteps. Running. Then he proceeds up the staircase, stops at the corner, points his gun upwards in the next direction and proceeds up the next set of stairs and reaches the next floor. Stopping at another wall, just before the long hallway of abandoned rooms. 

Jack peaks out from the wall and sees the female sniper run to another room. Jack then makes his move to run forward and stops near the next opened door. He wonders how much he needs a defense. She just saved his life twice in one day. Why would she choose to shoot at him or even bother to run from him? Jack knows she’s not too far away from him. Only a couple rooms down.

JACK

WHO THE HELL ARE YOU?!

No response. 

Jack runs down the hallway and stops at the room she entered. 

JACK (CONT’D)

I just want to talk to you!

Jack comes out from behind the wall and enters inside the room. Nothing is to his left, to the right is another bigger room that doesn’t lead any where. Straight a head is a window leading to a balcony. He checks the bigger room and no one is in there. He walks over to the window that is already open. Looks outside. Doesn’t see her anywhere. She must have stepped out on to the balcony, then found a way down to the street which is only one floor up. 

JACK (CONT’D)

Damn it. 

INT. CTU - COUNTER TERRORIST UNIT - OFFICE - EVENING

Ben sits at Raymond’s desk. He’s a bit disturbed. His brown hair that is normally combed backwards is more of a mess now. As he has ran his hands through it too much. His face frozen shock and horror still. 

Another man enters the room. A good friend of his from the Department of Defense. JIM. 

JIM

Hey Ben.

BEN

Hey.

Ben says like he’s been drunk all day and all night and doesn’t plant to sober up any time soon. 

JIM

You don’t look too good. 

BEN

No I don’t. And I don’t suspect I will again any time soon. Did you do what I asked?

JIM

Yes. I checked in with some of the CTU agents who were on site when your girl friend was killed. I read through all the reports.

BEN

So then what I have heard is true? Nazar killed Hailey and escaped.

JIM

Actually sir, that’s not what the reports and the agents indicate.

BEN

Excuse me?

JIM

It appears one of our own killed Hailey.

Ben’s attention gets very high with strong interest. His eyes locked on him hard like he’s about to hear a deep confession.

JIM (CONT’D)

Apparently Hailey wanted revenge on Nazar for killing Jared and one of their agents warned her to not kill him because they still needed him to tell them where the rest of the EMP devices are. Hailey refused and the agent had no choice but to put her down.

Ben stands up fast and furious. 

BEN

Whoa. Wait a minute. 

His face turns into a twist of shock and disgust.

BEN (CONT’D)

Jared is dead?

JIM

Oh god. I’m sorry sir. I thought you were given that briefing hours ago.

BEN

No. I did not. So you’re telling me Nazar Glazov killed Jared and then Hailey tracked Nazar to kill him? Then this agent killed Hailey to stop her from killing Nazar for information they needed to stop more attacks?

JIM

Yes. 

Ben’s tone grows with anger and total hardness.

BEN

How did Nazar even know about my brother?

JIM

Apparently they were ambushed and kidnapped back at Jared’s house and were taken to Nazar himself. Who then tried to kill them. Then Hailey must have escaped. 

BEN

Oh god. Both of them are dead...

Ben has been hit with too much information at once. He knew Hailey had died but didn’t realize how. And he certainly didn’t know about Jared either. He is too overwhelmed with emotions right now. On the verge of shutting down or going nuts. He hasn’t decided yet. 

BEN (CONT’D)

Who was the agent that killed her?

JIM

Grace Harrison. 

BEN

I know Harrison. Jim, I want you to find out everything you can about her and report back to me with it.

JIM

Of course sir. 

Jim gives him a concerned look, then is about to leave when he stops himself. Turns back to Ben.

JIM (CONT’D)

Sir. Are you going to all right?

BEN

Yes Jim. I’ll be fine. 

Jim leaves the office. Ben then falls to the floor and cries. 

6:53:44

INT. HOTEL - LOUNGE - EVENING

Jack, Aaron, Mike, and Adam are in the room.

JACK

I’m glad you’re all right Mr. President. 

ADAM

Thanks to you of course. Do we have any idea what these men wanted or who sent them?

JACK

Nazar Glazov sent them to stop Rebecca Sullivan from exposing anything she may know about his group or plans of attacks. 

ADAM

Any indication he’ll send more?

JACK

We can’t be sure Mr. President. But my guess is we won’t see any more. The best thing to do right now is to let me talk to Rebecca Sullivan and find out her connection to all of this. 

ADAM

Okay. 

AARON

I’m sorry for the men you lost, Mr. President.

ADAM

Thank you. 

Courtney walks in.

COURTNEY

Is it safe yet?

Courtney says with a bit of an agitated tone to her voice.

ADAM

Yes.

COURTNEY

Good. Aaron, can I speak to you for a minute?

AARON

Of course. 

Aaron and Courtney step outside into the hallway. 

AARON (CONT’D)

Yes?

COURTNEY

I want to say thank you for protecting me today. Now I know I made the right choice to have you be my personal escort for the remainder of the day. 

AARON

I’m glad you feel that way. 

COURTNEY

Once I organize some things I will let you know where we’ll be headed next.

AARON

Very well ma’am.

Jack steps out into the hallway. Walks past Aaron and Courtney and makes his way back to the main lobby where Grace is.

JACK

Hey. Are you okay?

GRACE

Yes.

JACK

You did good.

GRACE

Thanks. 

JACK

Look, you’ve been through a lot in the past couple hours. If you need to can you head back to CTU or head home.

GRACE

No. I appreciate your concern but I need to stay in and finish this with you. 

JACK

I understand that. 

6:55:16

Grace turns away from Jack, still feeling distant as the pain of killing Hailey comes back to her. She walks over to the wall, places her arm on it, then rests her head on her arm, leaning down on the wall. Closes her eyes and tries not to cry. Jack stands there and watches. Stops himself from saying anything else and leaves her alone for the time being. 

INT. MANSION - LIVING ROOM - EVENING

Nazar stands by the unlit fire place with a glass in his hand. Filled with bourbon. He takes a sip from it and places the glass down above the mantle. His back facing the rest of the room. The faint sound of soft music plays in the background. Such as violins and the cello. 

Marina stands in the doorway. Her eyes filled with happiness and lust for her favorite man. She lets herself speak with a very gentle and loving voice.

MARINA

Nazar. Baby.

Nazar turns around. Shocked by her sudden appearance. Even more shocked by her new attitude toward him. It was clear she was mad and hated him. Maybe she got over it. It wasn’t unusual after all. 

NAZAR

Hey. 

Marina walks into the room. Her eyes sparkling, Nazar is making her glow. She approaches him. They are no about face to face. 

MARINA

I couldn’t stay mad at you for too long sweetie.

She says with a purposely weak and playful voice.

MARINA (CONT’D)

I need to have you. 

NAZAR

I need to have you too. I am sorry for any trouble or pain I caused you. It shall never happen again.

MARINA

I know. I realized I am not perfect either. But you have to realize how much you hurt me. 

NAZAR

I am very sorry.

MARINA

The idea, the thought of you cheating, being with other women was just too much for me to bare.

NAZAR

I know. I would be just as hurt as you are if it happened to me. It wasn’t right for me to put you in that situation.

MARINA

Have you learned your lesson?

NAZAR

Of course.

MARINA

I’ll be honest. I won’t trust you again over night but I sure as hell will give you a second chance to allow our love grow. Any screw ups along the way and that’s it.

NAZAR

No more screw ups darling. I let my weak side take over me. I shouldn’t have done that. I should have realized being with you there is no such thing as a weak side. 

MARINA

I always thought so until recently.

NAZAR

I know.

Marina leans in and kisses Nazar directly on the lips. He gives in and lets himself enjoy the kiss just as much as she is. He was surprised by her turn around. He worried sickly that she would stay mad at him forever. He knew he was given a second chance he did not deserve and should never get. So he knew to take Marina seriously because next time it will be over with no more chances. He should consider himself lucky. He was sure it was over this time. He should have push his luck so much. 

They continue kissing. Never leaving each other’s lips. Both of their eyes closed. Marina puts her hands on his shoulders. Nazar puts his hands on her waist. Then she drops her hands back down to her side. 

Marina plunges a sharp pocket knife into Nazar’s waist. Forcing the romantic kiss to an immediate halt. Her dead serious eyes looking into his. His eyes taking in the shock and horror of what just happened. She stays terrifyingly silent. Just listening to his gasp of pain. 

Marina rips the knife out, pauses, then stabs it directly back into his stomach this time. Forcing him back on his feet closer to the arm of the couch. She yanks the knife out yet again. Nazar holds his wounds with his bloody hands. Not being able to stop the blood. He then collapses to the floor face up. 

MARINA

You bastard. 

NAZAR

Marina...

MARINA

YOU BASTARD!

Marina snaps. Loses control of herself and lowers herself to Nazar and lets the knife go in and out of his body countless times. One vicious blow after another. In and out. Into his torso, his chest, pulled out, back into his rib cage, his stomach, then rips it back out. Then the stabs turn into quick swipes. Back and forth across his body. Then slits his throat. All the while screaming like a mad woman.

MARINA (CONT’D)

DIE!

Finally she stops. Out of breath. Stands back up with blood splashed on her face as well as her clothing. Her white shirt covered in blood. Her face pained and permanently struck with hatred and evil. Violent and aggressive. Just like Nazar wanted. 

She steps back from Nazar. Taking a look at her handy work. At least twenty deadly stab wounds all over his body. Soaked in blood and dead within seconds. 

MARINA (CONT’D)

How did you like that baby? Huh? I have lived up to your expectations and my potential. 

She steps forward and yells at him.

MARINA (CONT’D)

HOW DO YOU LIKE THAT?!

6:58:39

Marina has transformed. She has completely come out of her shell. From this point forward this was nothing anyone could do to stop her. More importantly, she didn’t want to stop. She couldn’t wait to let it grow. 

Chloe walks into the living room after most likely hearing the screaming.

CHLOE

Is everything okay?

Marina turns to her. 

MARINA

Hello Chloe. 

She says as if nothing bad just happened.

Chloe notices Nazar’s body on the floor. 

CHLOE

What happened?

MARINA

Nazar has cheated on me for the last time. 

CHLOE

What about the attacks?

MARINA

I don’t need that worthless asshole to do anything. We will continue without him. I don’t know if I can handle another betrayal. So right now it’s you and me.

CHLOE

Um... Okay. Good. 

Chloe trying to mask her horror over what has happened. 

EXT. PARKING LOT - EVENING

The female sniper walks over to her car, opens the door, gets in and closes the door. She takes out her PDA and turns it on. A file on Jack Bauer comes up. His picture and personal and professional bio as well. She gives it a quick scan, then puts it away. She starts the car and drives away.

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