24 (2001–2010): Season 5, Episode 0 - Season 5 Prequel - full transcript
A year following the events of Season 4, as disheveled-looking Jack Bauer is hiding out in Chicago. One day, Chloe comes to meet him, to impart distressing news.
- Palmer.
- Mr. President, it's Jack Bauer.
You threaded the eye of the needle.
I had some help, sir.
I wanted to thank you for advising me of the situation.
Mr. President, you saved my life.
I'm only sorry it came to this.
Me, too, sir.
I just wanted to let you know that I was out.
I'm glad.
This is probably the last time we'll ever speak.
Jack, you do understand, when you hang up,
for all intents and purposes,
Jack Bauer's dead.
I understand that,sir.
Mr. President, it's been an honor.
Same for me, my friend.
12 months later.
Are you sure you weren't followed?
Of course, I am. Or else I wouldn't be here.
- What's going on?
- You need to get out of Chicago now.
What are you talking about? Why?
When I covered your autopsy report,
I used to target a program to get under the MEs database.
3 days ago, somebody infiltrated my hard drive remotely.
They got on before I could create a wall.
Did you erase everything involving me?
Of course, I did but whoever had access to my computer
knows that I went onto your autopsy report.
They probably had time to draw the conclusion that you're not really dead.
Were you able to backtrace the source?
No, I couldn't tag them. Whoever did this is good.
They had access to my phone records.
And they knew I had been in contact with an undercover op in Chicago.
- You need to leave.
- I know.
I know.
I'll make contact with you as soon as I get clear.
Do you need me to help you arrange a cover?
No, the less you know right now, the better. You should go.
I can't believe you have to live like this now.
Don't worry about me, I'm fine.
Chloe, go.
Chloe.
How's Kim?
She was heartbroken.
It's been over a year, she's better now.
Thank you.
I got you now.
He disappeared to protect his secret.
He changed his name and started a new life.
He thought he was safe...
then day 5 began.
- Mr. President, it's Jack Bauer.
You threaded the eye of the needle.
I had some help, sir.
I wanted to thank you for advising me of the situation.
Mr. President, you saved my life.
I'm only sorry it came to this.
Me, too, sir.
I just wanted to let you know that I was out.
I'm glad.
This is probably the last time we'll ever speak.
Jack, you do understand, when you hang up,
for all intents and purposes,
Jack Bauer's dead.
I understand that,sir.
Mr. President, it's been an honor.
Same for me, my friend.
12 months later.
Are you sure you weren't followed?
Of course, I am. Or else I wouldn't be here.
- What's going on?
- You need to get out of Chicago now.
What are you talking about? Why?
When I covered your autopsy report,
I used to target a program to get under the MEs database.
3 days ago, somebody infiltrated my hard drive remotely.
They got on before I could create a wall.
Did you erase everything involving me?
Of course, I did but whoever had access to my computer
knows that I went onto your autopsy report.
They probably had time to draw the conclusion that you're not really dead.
Were you able to backtrace the source?
No, I couldn't tag them. Whoever did this is good.
They had access to my phone records.
And they knew I had been in contact with an undercover op in Chicago.
- You need to leave.
- I know.
I know.
I'll make contact with you as soon as I get clear.
Do you need me to help you arrange a cover?
No, the less you know right now, the better. You should go.
I can't believe you have to live like this now.
Don't worry about me, I'm fine.
Chloe, go.
Chloe.
How's Kim?
She was heartbroken.
It's been over a year, she's better now.
Thank you.
I got you now.
He disappeared to protect his secret.
He changed his name and started a new life.
He thought he was safe...
then day 5 began.