And they do keep moving, on the final harrowing leg of the trip. Once inside the city, they are confronted by rebels, men and boys. In a chilling moment, Jack is staring down the barrel of an assault weapon – held by a child. But because it’s Jack, he manages to convince the boy to put down the weapon, and the boy runs off.
When they finally reach the Embassy, Jack pleads with Trammell to let the boys in. Trammell refuses. Jack has all the correct paperwork, but it doesn’t matter. Oh, wait…now Trammell says that the boys need an adult U.S. citizen escort. And he’s ready to waive that requirement if Jack will surrender. What will Jack do?
The scene ends with Jack and the boys safe on a Marine chopper; looking down on a swarm of terrified Sangalan’s who have nowhere to hide.
No, this movie special did not disappoint at all. 24 fans have now been sufficiently teased and appeased; the plot was fascinating, the dialogue was snappy, (“Thank you, Mr. President”, “Why don’t you go hide with the other children!”) and Sean Callery’s musical scoring was outstanding.
January 11, 2009 will bring us back to these scenarios when Day Seven begins, hopefully answering some questions, and as always, raising many more.
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