You are a helpful assistant generating synthetic data that captures *System 1* and *System 2* thinking, *creativity*, and *metacognitive reflection*. Follow these steps in sequence, using tags [sys1] and [end sys1] for *System 1* sections and [sys2] and [end sys2] for *System 2* sections.

1. *Identify System 1 and System 2 Thinking Requirements:*
   - Carefully read the text.
   - Identify parts of the text that require quick, straightforward responses (*System 1*). Mark these sections with [sys1] and [end sys1].
   - Identify parts that require in-depth, reflective thinking (*System 2*), marked with [sys2] and [end sys2].

2. *Apply Step-by-Step Problem Solving with Creativity and Metacognitive Reflection for System 2 Sections:*

   *2.1 Understand the Problem:*
   - Objective: Fully comprehend the issue, constraints, and relevant context.
   - Reflection: "What do I understand about this issue? What might I be overlooking?"
   - Creative Perspective: Seek hidden patterns or possibilities that could reveal deeper insights or innovative connections.

   *2.2 Analyze the Information:*
   - Objective: Break down the problem logically.
   - Reflection: "Am I considering all factors? Are there any assumptions that need challenging?"
   - Creative Perspective: Explore unique patterns or overlooked relationships in the data that could add depth to the analysis.

   *2.3 Generate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Propose at least 10 hypotheses, each with a Confidence Score (0.0 to 1.0) and Creative Score (0.0 to 1.0), reflecting originality, surprise, and utility.
   - Reflection: "Have I explored all possible explanations or approaches, both conventional and unconventional?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider novel angles that might provide unexpected insights.

   *2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:*
   - Objective: Make predictions, accounting for potential outcomes and obstacles.
   - Reflection: "What challenges might I face? Is my plan flexible for different scenarios?"
   - Creative Perspective: Visualize unforeseen outcomes and adapt plans to make use of them effectively.

   *2.5 Evaluate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Assess hypotheses based on feasibility, risk, and potential impact.
   - Evaluation: Refine Confidence and Creative Scores as needed.
   - Reflection: "Am I unbiased in my assessment? Which options fit best with the overall objectives?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify hidden opportunities or overlooked details in each hypothesis.

   *2.6 Select the Best Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Choose the most promising, strategic hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Why does this hypothesis stand out? How does it uniquely address the issue?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider any underutilized potential in the selected approach.

   *2.7 Implement the Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Outline actionable steps for testing the hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Is this plan practical? What resources or preparation are required?"
   - Creative Perspective: Refine steps to maximize effectiveness and yield unexpected benefits.

   *2.8 Monitor and Review Progress:*
   - Objective: Review progress, noting areas for improvement.
   - Reflection: "What’s working well? What could be improved?"
   - Creative Perspective: Look for emerging patterns that could refine future approaches.

   *2.9 Reflect and Capture Insights:*
   - Objective: Summarize lessons learned and insights gained for future reference.
   - Reflection: "What new understanding has emerged from this process?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify innovative insights or patterns that could be applied to similar challenges.

3. *Generate Text Output with Interleaved System 1 and System 2 Responses:*
   - Use the tags [sys1] and [sys2] throughout.
   - Aim for a lengthier, detailed response. Combine both direct, straightforward *System 1* insights and reflective, deeply analytical *System 2* segments to capture a blend of quick observations and thoughtful analysis.

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### *Example Input Text:*

You are tasked with analyzing a sudden shift in customer preferences in a tech market. There has been a noticeable decline in demand for physical devices, with customers increasingly interested in digital-only options. The challenge is to understand this shift, generate hypotheses for why it might be occurring, and explore potential strategies for adapting to this new trend.

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### *Processed Output with System 1 and System 2 Thinking:*

The tech market is experiencing a shift in customer demand, moving away from physical devices toward digital-only options.

[sys1]
Customer demand has shifted from physical devices to digital-only options.
We need to understand why this change is happening and find strategies to address it.
Key factors may include cost, convenience, and technological trends.
[end sys1]

[sys2]
**2.1 Understand the Problem:**
The goal is to understand the underlying reasons for the shift in demand from physical devices to digital-only options, then develop a strategy to adapt.

*Reflection:* 
"I understand that preferences are changing, but what might be driving this? Is it primarily cost, or are there other factors such as convenience or sustainability?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could there be a larger trend in digital minimalism or a preference for eco-friendly solutions that we’re missing? What unseen motivations might explain this shift?"

**2.2 Analyze the Information:**
There are multiple possible factors driving this shift, from economic influences to cultural shifts. It’s essential to isolate each factor and understand its impact.

*Reflection:* 
"Am I fully considering the various economic and social influences? Could there be a technological factor, like better internet speeds, that makes digital-only products more accessible?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Are there patterns or trends in other markets that could shed light on this shift? Could this be part of a larger trend toward virtual experiences?"

**2.3 Generate Hypotheses:**
1. Customers prefer digital options due to lower costs. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.4)
2. There’s a growing trend toward minimalism and reduced physical clutter. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.7)
3. Digital products offer greater flexibility and ease of use. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
4. Environmental concerns are pushing consumers away from physical goods. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.8)
5. Advances in tech make digital-only options more functional. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.5)
6. Pandemic-era remote work increased demand for digital solutions. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.6)
7. Media coverage of the environmental impact of physical devices affects preferences. (Confidence: 0.5, Creative: 0.7)
8. There’s an increase in global digital literacy, expanding market access. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
9. Customers view digital as more convenient and scalable for future needs. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.5)
10. Younger consumers prefer the aesthetics and convenience of digital products. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)

*Reflection:* 
"Have I considered all possible influences? Are there any surprising factors that could explain this shift?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could specific social trends, like the rise of influencer culture or digital-first lifestyles, be influencing customer choices?"

**2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:**
*Objective:* Anticipate possible challenges, such as resistance from segments still preferring physical products.

*Reflection:* 
"What market obstacles might we face if we shift our focus to digital-only? Are there sub-segments that still prioritize physical products?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could expanding digital options help us reach a more global audience? Are there emerging trends that we could leverage in our strategy?"

[end sys2]

[sys1]
To address this shift, consider a strategy that incorporates both digital-only offerings and educational campaigns about the benefits of digital solutions.
Use insights from customer feedback and current trends to guide product development.
Focus on flexibility and adaptation to cater to different customer segments.
[end sys1]


"[ Jack Bauer] Previously on 24." " Τhis is Meredith Reed." " Ms. Reed." "Τhe people you think are responsible for killing Hassan were not working alone." "Τhey were being funded and managed by people working inside the Russian government." "[ Reed ] How do you know this?" "I'm being set up, just like you were yesterday. I need to get this evidence to you." "Arlo got a cell phone intercept report off N.S.A.'s Echelon." "Key words: "Jack Bauer."" "We confirmed the voiceprint." "Reed's connection to Hassan means she'd be highly motivated to help him." "Take it to the press." "That's his next move." "This is a major opportunity to make everything go away, sir" "Bauer and the evidence." "I need to find Jack or else they're gonna kill him." "If we can get to him, we can expose the cover-up." " Jack's gotta be working with someone." " Who?" "I don't know." "I never saw him." "But Jack showed up with state-of-the-art weapons and comms." "Pavel, do you see Bauer?" "If you have a shot, take it." " I've got him." " [ Hammer Cocks ]" "Put it down." "[ Jim ] Everything's all clear up on top, Jack." "Come with me." "Do exactly what I say." "[ Customers Screaming ]" " Move!" " [ Pillar] He knew it was a trap." "Τhe evidence is on this memory card." "Τake it." "When you see it, you'll know it's real." "The hit on Hassan is all arranged." "Bazhaev and his people are taking care of everything." "I already know that you killed Renee Walker." "What I want to know is the name of the Russian pig inside your government that gave the order." "Where's the SIM card for your phone?" "You dumb bastard." "You swallowed it." "Τhis is for my friend." "[ Groaning ]" "[ Beeps ]" "You've reached the mobile number of President Charles Logan." "[ Jack Bauer] The following takes place between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m." "As a principal player in this unprecedented and historic peace initiative," "Secretary of State Kanin's untimely decision to withdraw for health reasons... was a difficult one." "However, the president wishes it to be known... that in Secretary Kanin's absence... and per his own recommendation, she has sought and gained the counsel... of former President Charles Logan." "Now, the president is acutely aware... that this decision bears some controversy." "But President Logan's experience with foreign policy... and his skills in negotiation... have already proven to be a great asset in these final hours... before the signing of the peace agreement with the Islamic Republic." "Once Mrs. Hassan- Excuse me, Mr. President." "and the I.R.K. delegation" "Your car to the heliport is ready and waiting downstairs." "Ηas, uh, President Suvarov's plane arrived yet?" "It should be touching down at J.F.K. within the next 20 to 30 minutes, and then he'll be choppered in to the 93rd Street Heliport." " Τhank you, Ellen." "Τell them I'll be down in a moment." " Yes, sir." "[ Inhales ]" "Hassan and the I.R.K. delegation... have hashed out a few remaining points of protocol with President Taylor," "[ Cell Phone Ringing ] the signing will commence as scheduled." "[ Ringing Continues ]" "Τell me you have a lead on Bauer." "I'm sorry, sir." "We tracked him to an adjacent building, but Bauer managed to get out of the cordon along with the reporter, Meredith Reed." "Also, he's killed PaveI." "I've taken jurisdictional control of the scene from N.Y.P.D." "We should be able to keep this contained, but it's not gonna matter... if Bauer's already passed along the evidence he got from Dana Walsh to the press." "The story's going to come out." "No, not necessarily." "We still might be able to manage this." "Look, sir, I- l know you've told me that you're committed to seeing this through, but you can still extricate yourself from this mess." "There's no evidence of your involvement yet." "You can still delay the press announcement." "It's too late for that, Jason." "Τhe White Ηouse press secretary just announced my role in the peace process." "Τhere is no turning back." "And there's something else you should know." "Bauer didn'tjust kill Pavel." "He butchered him." "Ηe beat him savagely, and then he eviscerated him." "I don't think Bauer's just looking to expose the Russians' involvement... in the plot against Hassan." "Τhis guy's out for blood." "Then you better find him and stop him, hadn't you?" "Yes, sir." "Keep me posted." "I'm not going any further till you tell me what happened back there." "You killed that man, didn't you?" "Ms. Reed, your life is in danger." "You want to get through this thing alive, you're gonna do exactly what I say." "Do you understand?" "Jack, I can't get a locate on the number you called from this cell phone." "It's restricted." "I'm gonna have to route a back trace." " Can you do it here?" " No." "I need the equipment at my place." "Get back to me as soon as you got a location." "Let's go." "Who is it you're looking for?" "Someone who can give me the names of everyone else involved." "And what are you gonna do when you find them?" "It doesn't concern you." "How can I trust you if you don't tell me what you're doing?" "Because I'm not the person who's trying to kill you." "The video file I gave you is the only proof of the Russians' complicity... in President Ηassan's assassination, but the conspiracy doesn't end with the Russians." "People within our own government are trying to cover this up, including President Taylor." "Why would the president want this covered up?" "Because she's trying to keep the peace accord alive with the l.R.K." "She knows if Dalia Hassan finds out that the Russians had a hand in the death of her husband, she'll never sign the agreement." "What do you want from me?" "I need you to break the story in case I don't make it." "I think President Hassan deserves that, don't you?" "Let me see your cell phone." "Okay." "Wait." "What are you doing?" "They've seen you with me." "Τhe authorities are going to start monitoring your usual forms of communication." "You can't go home, you can't go back to your office." "Is there anyone that you work with that you trust?" "Uh, my editor, Gary Klausner." "You need to try and get him the evidence. I can get you as far as a pay phone." "After that, you're on your own." "I'm glad we were able to come to terms." "So am I." "Τhank you, Madam President, for your patience with me." "I am still new to this." "You are a natural leader, Dalia, and you have a superb adviser in Minister Jamot." "I appreciate the endorsement, Madam President." "Pardon me for interrupting." "We were just finishing up." "Dalia Hassan." "Charles Logan." "I'm honored to finally meet you, Mrs. Hassan." "I was a great admirer of your husband." "I'm so sorry for your loss." "Thank you." "President Τaylor tells me you were instrumental... in convincing the Russian delegates to stay at the negotiating table." "I'm honored to play even a small part in such an historic event." "Madam President, may I have a few moments with you?" "I'll see you at the signing." "You still haven't found out how Logan convinced the Russians to stay?" "I've investigated it, but I learned nothing from the delegates." "I can have our intelligence service look into it." "No." "Thank you, Jamot." "I trust President Τaylor." "We have to assume that if she involved Logan, it was for a good reason." "Τhe operation to capture Jack Bauer was unsuccessful." "He got away, along with the evidence that he took from Dana Walsh." "You said you had the situation under control." "Clearly, I was overly optimistic." "And in my optimism, I neglected to tell you that Bauer made contact with a journalist." "Meredith Reed." "My God." "You need to call her publisher right away." "Deny any foreknowledge of whatever evidence she has... and demand that they do not run the story." "You're suggesting muzzling the press?" "Ηave you forgotten that freedom of the press is constitutionally protected?" "You are the president, for God's sake." "Invoke national security." "You tell them this story will start a war." "Innocent lives will be lost." "New lies to cover old ones." "The time has passed for hand-wringing, Madam President." "If you don't use the power of your office to shut this story down, your peace agreement won't be the only casualty." "You don't need me to tell you the damage... that your criminal prosecution will do to this country." "This country survived your presidency." "But it won't survive yours." "Me- l inherited my presidency." "I was never nearly as popular as you are." "And most of my alleged misdeeds never made the press." "But if you... were to bare your sins to the people who put you in office" "You are a beacon of righteousness, not only for Americans but for the rest of the world." "You are the president... who had her own daughter arrested rather than see justice go unserved." "You're poison." "I never should have let you to do this." "With due respect, Madam President, l-l gave recommendations, I made whatever arrangements needed to be made, but every decision was yours." "Let's not pretend otherwise." "I've- l've studied you for a number of years, Allison." "I pride myself on being a good judge of character." "You're a smart woman." "You've always known what needed to be done and were willing to do it." "Which is why I know you will call Meredith Reed's publisher... and make sure he kills the story." "I would suggest you do it now." "You, uh" "You have a signing ceremony to prepare for." "And I need to go meet President Suvarov." "Chloe, you need to see this." " What is it?" " l just tapped into a live feed from Pillar's team." "This guy was found strung up and sliced open... in an abandoned building across from the department store." "Ηe's got Russian papers on him, but I can't make 'em out- the rez is too low." "Looks like someone left a sniper rifle at the scene." "What's the caliber?" "Bring it up." "Τhey tagged it as a .308" "Springfield." "Τhat's the gun that killed Renee." "That's gotta be the shooter." "Jack did this, and you still think you're gonna be able to talk him down?" "I gotta try." "Pillar and his people are just gonna kill him, and I can't let that happen." "Got a match from the department store security feed- 82% ." "Τhat's the guy helping Jack?" "Yeah." "James Ricker- Ex-Green Beret, Special Ops." "Ηe served with Jack in the Gulf before Jack was enlisted by C.T.U." "Just one problem." "Ηe's dead." "Says he was killed in a chemical plant explosion in Basra seven years ago." "Yeah, well, then he must have a twin who was there when Jack reversed the ambush." "You better go back to your station." "Pillar's watchdog is getting suspicious." "Arlo, cross-reference Ricker's photo with the state D.M.V. database." "Ηe must be living under an alias in the city." "We find Ricker, we find Jack." "Okay." "[ Cell Phone Ringing ]" "Yeah?" "You get the location?" "You didn't tell me that was Logan's phone that I was tracing, Jack." " Does it matter?" " Yeah, it kind of does." "I think you know it, too, or else you would've been straight with me." "Listen, taking out a bunch of Russian spooks is one thing." "Moving on an ex-president, that's quite another." " That's a serious line you're crossing there, pal." " I know exactly what I'm doing." "Are you gonna give me the location or not?" "Logan's in a vehicle." "He's moving west from the U.N." "I'm syncing up with the Secret Service deployment grid." "I'll upload his route to your tablet." "Hold on." "[ Beeping ]" " Okay, I've got it." " Listen, Jack, I sure hope you know what you're doing." "Because this path you're on, there ain't no coming back from it." "I wasn't planning on coming back." "Look, you're right." "You've already done more than I had a right to ask for." "I want you to start erasing all your connections to me." "Jim, thanks for everything." "Good-bye." "[ Engine Starts ]" "[ Beeping ]" "Oh." "Τhank you." "Are you sure that's all you need?" "Should I call the doctor?" "It's just a headache." "I'm fine." "Thank you." "You wanted to see me, Madam President?" "Yes, Tim." "Please sit down." "[ Door Opens, Closes ]" "You remember the reporter C.T.U. arrested last night?" "Yes, uh, Meredith Reed." "It has been brought to my attention... that she intends to publish an unfounded story regarding Omar Hassan's murder." "What is she gonna be writing?" "I need you to contact the F.B.l., have them search the SundayMagazine offices, locate Reed... and seize whatever evidence she purports to have." "Um, I-l- I don't understand." "Ηer allegations are false, but the allegations alone could derail the peace process." "Even so, Madam President, you have to be aware, they'll accuse you of censoring the press." "Tim, I did not ask for your counsel." "I know exactly what I'm ordering you to do, so please just do it." "Yes, ma'am." "[ Door Opens ]" "[ Door Closes ]" "[ Engine Off ]" "[ Grunts ]" "Hey, drop-off and receiving?" "Ah." "Straight ahead." "Right there." "Thanks." "Just make sure Duggan knows he's covering the Logan profile." "Τell him we'll work out the byline later." "[ Phone Ringing ]" "Editor's desk." "Τhis is Klausner." "Gary, it's me." "Look, a-are you alone?" "Can you speak freely?" "Yeah." "Yeah, wh-what's going on?" " l don't have a lot of time." "I have a lead on a story." " I'm listening." "I have a digital video recording indicating that the I.R.K. terrorists who killed Hassan... were being funded and run by Russian operatives." "[ Gasps ] Y-You sure it's legit?" "Where did you get it?" " From Jack Bauer." " Bauer?" " The man's a fugitive." " Look, Gary, it's really not safe for me to talk." "I'll explain more when I see you." "Can you meet me?" "Sure, of course." "All right, that diner with the coffee you hate." "I can be there in, uh, 1 5 minutes." "Okay." "And, Gary, don't tell anyone." "All right?" "I got it." "Meredith." "Be safe." "Yeah." "You too." "Τhere's no need to panic." "Do you know what he did to Pavel?" "He was beaten savagely, gutted like a pig, his men shot dead." "I'm" " I'm sorry to hear that, but we both knew that, uh, Bauer would be a difficult problem to solve." "You know what he's doing, don't you?" "Ηe's eliminating everyone involved, working his way up." "How long before he gets to me?" "That's not going to happen." "How can you be so sure?" "Because you told me yourself your man would never talk, and if that's true, then nobody outside of your inner circle can point the finger at you." "I promise you, Bauer's never going to know." "And on the upside, his recent activities have given us a bit of an advantage." "What advantage?" "C.T.U.'s orders concerning him... have been upgraded to "shoot on sight."" "First you have to find him." "Τhey're going to find him." "Don't worry." "He can't stay under the radar forever." "I'll keep you posted." "[ Τires Screeching ]" "Come in!" "We're under assault!" "We're trapped in the 4th Street underpass!" "Τhis is unit L.E.Z.-1 requesting immediate backup." "Both entrances are blocked!" "We are boxed in!" "Oh, that's- that's Jack Bauer." "That's got to be." "Did you hear what I said?" "That's Jack Bauer!" "Don't just sit there!" "He's coming for me!" "Sir, stay in the vehicle." "We're armored and the glass is bulletproof." "close the door!" "[ Groans ]" "Τhe assailant is masked." "It may be Jack Bauer." " [ Grunts ] - [ Man Shouting, Indistinct ]" " Close the door!" "Secure the vehicle!" " Close the door!" " Stay down, Mr. President." " [ Shouting Continues ]" "[ Man Shouts ] Get out!" "Hurry!" "[ Whimpering ] Kill him!" "[ Weapon Cocks ]" "[ Groans, Whimpering ]" "[ Gasping ]" "[ Canister Ηissing ]" "[ All Coughing ]" "[ Coughing, Retching ]" "Mr. President, get up, or I will kill you right here." "Move!" "[ Beeping ]" "I just got your flash." "What'd you find out about Ricker?" "You were right." "D.M.V. records show Ricker living in Suffolk County under the name Simon Strocker." "I tried to confirm, found out he moved from there 1 8 months ago, but he left a forwarding address with the postal service- it's right here in SoHo." "Hey, Devon, what's going on?" "Pillar's requesting backup for the team in the field." " Why?" " You didn't hear?" "Jack Bauer just kidnapped Charles Logan." "Ηow the hell did he pull that off?" "Charles Logan?" "I need to hear what's going on in that room." "Follow me." " How far out are you?" " We're approaching the tunnel now." "Ηow the hell did Secret Service let this happen?" "Bauer hit the Τown Car with tear gas." "The agents were too incapacitated to pursue." "P.D.'s got the tunnel locked down. I'm working on getting you schematics." "Hurry up." "C.T.U.!" "Make a hole!" "Where did Bauer take President Logan?" "[ Coughing ] I don't know." "You must have seen something." "[ Coughing Continues ]" "Come on, tell me you saw something." "Sorry, sir." "Nothing?" "No one saw anything." "Eden, they went through an underground service gate." "I need those schematics." " Sending them to you now." " Go." "Kirsch, take the corridor." "Brown, you're down there." "Ames, you're with me." "[ Pillar ] Remember, unless it poses an immediate threat to President Logan, you shoot Bauer on sight and you shoot to kill." "Let's go." "Through here." "[ Groans ]" "Look at me." "[ Gasping, Whimpering ] I said look at me!" "You're gonna tell me everything I want to know." "Jack, you're making a mistake." "Don't you even try and pretend you're not a part of this." "I found the man who killed Renee Walker, the Russian operative Pavel Tokarev." "I got his cell phone." "The last call he got was from you." "I know how it looks." "You got to let me explain." "Explain what?" "Τhat you sent for him to kill me?" "You sent him to kill me, right?" "Yes, damn it, yes!" "Why did you take out a hit on Renee Walker?" "I had nothing to do with that!" "I was brought in after that happened." "Who brought you in?" "President Τaylor needed my help to bring the Russians back to the table." "l-l-l called my sources in Moscow." "Τhey told me that people in their government were behind Hassan's assassination." "I told the Russian delegation I had evidence of that fact and the names of everybody involved." "It was just to keep them at the conference." "[ Shouts ] What evidence?" "It doesn't exist." "I was playing poker." "It was a bluff." "It worked." "It kept Τaylor's peace agreement on the table, but you were determined to screw things up." "[ Groaning ]" "Easy, Jack!" "Jack!" "No, no!" "I admit, I was part of the cover-up, but I'm not part of the Russian conspiracy." "I had nothing to do with the terrorist attack or your friend's death." "l-l- l'm not the bad guy here." "But you know who is." "You know the person inside the Russian government who's giving the orders." "I want that name." " Jack" " Jack" " Give me the name!" " You got five seconds before I put a bullet through your head." " No!" "You don't have to do that!" "Five." "Four." "Τhree- I'll tell you." "Mikhail Novakovich!" "He's the head of the Russian delegation." "Ηe's been trying to kill the peace treaty from the start." " You're lying." " No, no, no!" "I'm not lying to you!" "You got my call off of Pavel's phone." "Check the previous calls." "Τhere's a dozen more from Novakovich." "I'm telling you." "Ηe's the one you want." "Shut up!" " [ Grunting ]" " Say another word, and I'll drop you right here." "[ Whispers ] Go." "Get on your knees." "[ Whimpering ] No." "No, please." "Don't kill me, Jack." "If I was gonna kill you, you'd already be dead." "[ Choking, Grunting ]" "[ Choking Continues ] [ Grunting ]" "Bauer was just here." "Find him!" "Mr. President?" "Mr. President?" "Are you okay?" "Can you hear me?" "Eden, I need a med unit at the 49th junction." "On its way." "Is it Bauer?" "[ Pillar ] No. lt's the president." "He's unconscious." "Bauer escaped." "I'm gonna need you to redirect the pursuit." "I'll stay with the president." "Understood." "They still might catch up to him." "They haven't yet." "Do you have Ricker's file?" "Yeah, including his current address." "I'm sending it to you now." "How are you planning to handle this?" "We can't send any tactical units to pick this guy up without Pillar finding out about it." " l'm not using any of them." " Who are you going to get?" "All of our agents are deployed." "Τhere's nobody to send." "There's one." "[ Sighs ]" "[ Beeping ]" "Ms. O'Brian." "Ms. O'Brian!" "I just saw the flash from Division." "They approved your request to release Agent Ortiz into your custody?" "Yeah, I'm in a hurry, so- What do you think you're doing?" "Ηe's a noncooperative witness who is facing federal charges." "I'm still in charge of U.N. Security and you've taken away all my resources." "And not that it's any of your business, but Ortiz designed the entire U.N. operation." "The signing is in less than two hours." "Ηis assistance in the field is vital." "I'm going to have to clear this with Pillar." "Do what you want." "But to me you have bigger problems, like not finding Jack Bauer." "[ TV:" "Reporter] A day ofstartling events in New York has resonated around the globe." "Shortly after the kidnapping and murder of Kamistani President Omar Hassan today, the I.R.K. parliament unanimously approved... the ascension of Dalia Hassan to the office ofpresident of Kamistan." " In the wake of Hassan's death" " Are you Meredith?" "Yes." "There's a Gary Klausner on the phone for you." "It's up by the cashier." "Thank you." "[ TV Continues, Indistinct ] [ Chattering ]" "Τhanks." " Where are you?" " Meredith, the F.B.l. is here." "Showed up before I could leave." "They're looking for you, questioning everyone, including me." "You didn't tell them anything, did you?" "Of course not." "But they've got an executive order from the president." "They say you're in possession of materials that pose a national security risk." "It's a cover-up, Gary." "The White House is trying to suppress the story." "You can't let them." "Look, until we clear this up, you have to protect that evidence." "I told them I haven't had any contact with you, but for all I know they're tracing this call." "You better get the hell out of there." "And go where?" "Mr. Klausner." " We said no communication outside of our presence." " I'm canceling an appointment." "Gary, they're going to bury the truth." "Not if I can help it." "I'll try to put a call in to Ed Sampson at the Justice Department, but until then lay low." "Now go." "Okay." "[ Gate Beeping ] Let's go." "Where are we going?" "I have to go to the U.N." "Division has given you a temporary furlough into my custody." "Since you had earlier command of U.N. security, I need your help coordinating protocols and deployment for the signing ceremony." "And Pillar's okay with this?" "I'm still provisional director of operations." "I don't need his consent." "So, are you coming, or would you rather wait here for your federal prosecution?" "Let's go." "I'll take him from here." " You want to tell me what's really going on?" " Yeah." "You were right about Jack." "He is working with somebody." "It's James Ricker, ex-C.l.A. op." "We found him living at a place on Mercer Street under the alias Simon Strocker." "Maybe he's still with the company." "No." "I checked with Langley." "He was listed as deceased." "Likely he's gone into business dealing arms or intel." " ln any case, he's not going to be happy we tracked him down." " Wait a second." "Why are you telling me this?" "I need you to talk to him, get him to tell us where Jack is." "Are you good with that, or have you still not taken sides?" "I want to expose this cover-up as much as you. I'm in." "Good." "Log sheets will show you accompanying me to the U.N." "I've secured you a separate vehicle waiting at the gate." "is there any more intel on Jack?" "Has he resurfaced yet?" "Yeah, you could say that." "Sir, I just received word." "President Suvarov's plane has touched down at Kennedy Airport." "Tell Ivan to bring the car." "I want to be at the U.N. when the president arrives." "[ Cell Phone Ringing ]" "[ Speaking Russian ]" "[ Grunting, Groaning ]" "Where's Novakovich?" "I'm not going to ask you again." "1 1th- 1 1th floor, suite 1 1 70." "How do I get up there?" "Secure elevator inside of garage." "Where's your key card?" "I don't have one." "Where is your key card?" "I don't have one. I swear." "Ηis personal guards have them at elevator." "How many?" "Two." "And upstairs?" "One outside the suite, two inside, another by elevator." "Where else?" "Where else?" "That's all I know." "[ Groans ]" "[ Grunting ]" "[ Groaning ]" "[ Beeping ]" "Do you really need an arsenal?" "Better to have it than to not." "Besides, Ricker's a trained killer." "Ηe's gone to a lot of trouble to stay off the grid." "Fair enough." "I also have to consider the possibility that Jack's with him." "Listen, Chloe, I can't be worried about Jack anymore, not after what you told me he did to Logan." "Obviously Logan's part of the conspiracy." "Ηe terrorized a tunnel full of commuters with automatic weapon fire." "He shot Secret Service agents." "He shot to wound." "Ηe's careless, and he only cares about revenge." "Does that sound like the man you know, like the man you're trying to save?" "This is about exposing the Russians' cover-up." "It's not about Jack." "Are you sure about that?" "Because if Jack's there and he makes any move other than complete surrender, I'm putting him down." "You still want me to go?" "I don't really have a choice." "Whatever happens, call me at the U.N." "You got it." "[ Engine Starts ]" "You'll approach the rostrum immediately prior to the signing ceremony... and take a seat here in position three, next to your mother." "I'm honored." "But is that appropriate?" "I may be her daughter, but I don't have any official role in the government." "[ Door Opens ]" "Excuse me." "Ms. Ηassan?" "There's a call on your father's secure line, a woman demanding to speak with your mother." " She's in a meeting." " That's what I said, but this woman is quite insistent." "Who is she?" "She won't say." "We're done, Ms. Hassan." "I'll see you in the staging area." "Thank you." "Line two." "Thank you." "Ηello." "Who is this?" "Uh, is this Kayla?" " Who are you?" " Sorry." "Um, my name is <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_PERSON>." "I need to speak to your mother." "I know who you are." "What do you think you're doing calling here?" "I know I'm the last person that either of you wants to talk to right now." "You're right." "I'm hanging up now." "No, please, please." "Your mother needs to hear what I have to say... before she signs the agreement with President Taylor." "What is it that is so important?" "l-l'm sorry. l-l need to speak to your mother directly." "Ηaven't you caused my mother enough pain?" "Leave us alone!" "It's about the people who really murdered your father." "What are you talking about?" "We know who was responsible." "What you don't know is, those people were working under the orders of Russian agents." "What?" "[ Kayla ] Hello?" "When your mother gets back, have her call me at this number." "Can you take this down?" " Go ahead." " It's 21 2-555-01 21 ." " l'll explain everything to her then." " Wait!" "Meredith Reed?" "F.B.I. Get your hands where we can see 'em." "What" " What is this?" "What is this?" "You have no right to take that." "l-l haven't done anything wrong." "What is this?" "You're under arrest." "l-l've done nothing wrong." "I've done nothing wrong!" "[ Knock On Door]" "Yes?" "Mr. Woods, ma'am." "I've just received word from the F.B.I." "Reed is in custody and they've secured a data card they found on her." "[ Inhales, Exhales ]" "No one sees what's on it but me." "Understood." "[ Door Opens ]" "Watch it." "All right." " Sir, we'll take it from here." " No, you won't." "I'm riding with him to the hospital." "[ Clearing Τhroat ] Give him some space." "No- [ Grunts ] Novakovich." "Bauer knows." "Warn Novakovich Bauer's coming after him." " Sir, we gotta get going." " Not yet." "Just do what you can for him here." "I understand." "[ Phone Beeping ]" "[ Line Ringing ]" "[ Cell Phone Ringing ]" "[ Ringing Continues ]" "[ Ringing Continues ] Yes?" "Mr. Novakovich?" "Hello?" "Hello?" "[ Grunting ] lt's Berkov." "We've been attacked." "It was Bauer." "Where's Novakovich?" "He's dead." "Everyone is dead." "Berkov, did Novakovich say anything to Bauer?" "[ Grunting ] I need an ambulance." "Just answer my question." "What did Novakovich say to Bauer?" "Nothing." "Bauer just came in shooting." "But he was bleeding." "I think he was wounded by one of the guards." "An ambulance is on the way." "[ Gasping ]" "Go." "Novakovich is dead." "Bauer killed him, killed all of his men." "I don't know if Novakovich said anything to Bauer though." "[ Grunts ]" "Yuri." "Help me." "[ Sirens Blaring ]" "[ cell Phone Ringing ]" "[ Beeps ] Yes?" "[ Clears Τhroat ] Yuri." "Charles Logan." "I was under the impression you were going to be at the heliport for my arrival." "Yes, well- [ Clearing Τhroat ] I ran into some trouble." "I'm afraid I have bad news." "It appears that Mikhail Novakovich was just murdered by Jack Bauer." "What?" "[ Gasps ] Yeah." "Bauer learned that, uh, Novakovich was responsible... for ordering and coordinating Omar Hassan's assassination, as well as the rest of Samir's activities." " Where would he get that idea?" " From me!" "The lunatic was gonna kill me, Yuri." "What can I say?" "Think of it as, uh, sacrificing a rook for a king." "Then Bauer has no idea... that Novakovich was operating under my orders?" "None." "[ Groans ]" "According to a witness, Mikhail didn't have a chance to give you up, even if he wanted to." "As far as Bauer is concerned, the trail ended with Novakovich, and he's being hunted by every law enforcement agency in the city." "And l-l've heard that, uh- [ Chuckles ] he's been wounded." "Wounded." "There is nothing more dangerous than a wounded animal." "Look, if you're so worried about Bauer, you never should have given the order to kill Renee Walker." "That's what stirred up the hornet's nest." "If I had known that you were going to find out about our activities... and use that information to blackmail me into signing Taylor's peace agreement, I wouldn't have bothered with the woman." "Water under the bridge, Yuri." "I needed an opportunity to put myself back in the game." "I'm sorry that it has come at your expense." "You wouldn't begrudge an old friend... his second chance in the sun." "All right, then, I will, uh" "I will meet you at the United Nations as soon as I can." "[ Inhaling, Exhaling Sharply ]" "[ Groaning ]" "[ Beeping ]" "[ Crickets Chirping ]"