President Palmer:
I can't wait for Ellis to get back to us. I've got to go.
Jack Bauer:
Senator, they're not going to let me continue to work here. I am technically still under arrest.
[pause]
President Palmer:
Come on.
[They exit the conference room, and enter the main CTU floor]
President Palmer:
Ryan!
Ryan Chappelle:
Yes, Senator?
President Palmer:
I understand you have Jack under arrest.
Jack Bauer:
I told the Senator I was being detained for questioning.
President Palmer:
There is an ongoing crisis that supersedes any charges that might be filed against him.
Ryan Chappelle:
But Senator...
President Palmer:
I want him reinstated to his previous position, effective immediately.
Alberta Green:
I'm sorry, sir, but you don't have the authority to make that decision.
Ryan Chappelle:
Alberta, please.
[Alberta stares at Palmer, then backs off]
Ryan Chappelle:
Sir, what you are asking isn't possible. The charges against Agent Bauer are serious. We would be held in contempt of agency regulations if we reinstated him without a hearing.
Jack Bauer:
Ryan, you don't have to reinstate me. Not permanantly. Look, nobody here has as much information about this situation as I do. Give me provisional status, just till the end of the day. Then you can take me back into custody, do whatever you want.
[pause; Chappelle looks at Palmer]
Ryan Chappelle:
Fine, Jack. You work the case out of CTU, but you answer to me. Good luck with your campaign, Senator.
[Chappelle walks off]
Jack Bauer:
Thank you.
[Jack stares at Green. Palmer then pulls Jack aside]
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