David Palmer says that he offered him a deal, and that he had legal precedent. Wieland says that even though he understands why he was detained, he feels his First Amendment rights were neglected. Jim Prescott brings in Ron Wieland who recalls the events from earlier in the day. Mike Novick and David Palmer watch Ron Wieland testify. He tells Tony to look up the name Peter Kingsley, and cross reference it. Michelle tries to access it remotely, and Jack asks to speak to Tony. Jack Bauer calls Michelle Dessler and tells her that he has the chip but his computer can't read it. Tony Almeida asks Ryan Chappelle why he wasn't told the White House ordered off the military strike over an hour ago, and Chappelle tells him that it's because the order is going to be reinstated. Tony Almeida debates helping Jack Bauer with Ryan Chappelle Palmer agrees to stay, on the condition that Prescott resign if Palmer is found to be fit for the Presidency. The Secretary of State says that Palmer should be allowed to defend himself, and convinces Palmer from leaving the room. Palmer says that even though they disagree with his decisions, that doesn't mean he is "disabled". Palmer insists that Jack Bauer will present the evidence, but Prescott is tired of waiting. Palmer and Prescott argue about the purpose of the 25th Amendment, but Prescott says that Palmer is overstressed and doesn't wish to go to war. The Secretary of State, Alex, says that they are not ready to immediately invoke the Amendment. Prescott explains that they have started a query into Palmer's ability to lead, based mainly on his refusal to give up hope that Bauer will find the information proving the Cyprus recording to be a fake. Palmer now understands why he had trouble contacting Vice President Jim Prescott earlier in the day - he was setting up this meeting.
Palmer walks into the room and sees that the cabinet has been assembled via video screens.
Palmer agrees to go to the conference room. Palmer forces Mike to explain, and Mike says that there are several cabinet members who challenge his ability to lead. Novick says he has an explanation and wants him to come to the conference room. Mike Novick tells David Palmer that his cabinet is meeting and needs him to comeĭavid Palmer tells Mike Novick his orders regarding the bombers were not followed. He has Kate retrieve him some wire to restrain the men. Cole goes after Marcus' gun, and in doing so, results in an accidental discharge of the weapon, which is enough of a distraction for Jack Bauer to storm the room and get a hold of the chip. He tells Kate to get in touch with CTU.Ĭole is nervous and wants to give up, but Marcus insists on continuing to fight Bauer. Jack offers to let them walk, which upsets Kate Warner, but Jack is able to explain to her that stopping the war is more important. Bauer tries to explain that all he wants is the chip because he's trying to prevent the United States from attacking three innocent countries. The man thinks he has the upper hand because he has the chip. He wants to know who he's talking to, but the man refuses to give his name. Jack Bauer is talking to Marcus and Cole, who are behind the door.