Of course, the Starkwood bad guys sense something’s wrong; Carl seems nervous. They make him accompany them to the location of the dirty container car. They find the right section and begin to move in flatbed truck to transport the bio-weapon. And of course, the head honcho of the operation, Stokes, tells another man to take Carl “for a walk”, ostensibly to pay him off for his help. Of course, another kind of payment is planned, and Jack is ready as he sees Carl in the distance with a gun pointed at his face. Tony wants to let Carl take one for the team, Jack hesitates, but finally shoots and drops the bad guy. Carl and his stained undershorts run away as fast as possible.
Shortly the Starkwoodies see the dead comrade on the ground and Jack and Tony open fire. They manage to knock off a couple of hostiles, but the transport is still in progress. Jack sees the flatbed on the move, manages to get on top of the moving vehicle, and pulls an Indy move circa Raiders of the Lost Ark by disabling the driver and throwing him out of the vehicle. At least the poor dear didn’t have to snare his whip on the undercarriage and get dragged for a mile.
Finally Jack is able to call Larry and give his location, arranging to meet at a weigh station on the highway. But wait, what’s that beeping? Ah, the popcorn is ready. No, that’s not it, the truck is still beeping. OK, must be the end of the wash cycle. Eventually Jack realizes that there’s a wee problem in the back. He pulls over, stops and checks out the problem.
In yet another and maybe final, Bauer Sacrifice, Jack leans into the gaping maw of death container breach, realizing a little too late that whatever fragrance he just inhaled was Eau de WMD. Dammit!
Dammit count = at least three, two by Jack, and one by Tony.
Article comments
1 - Clare
Thanks, Mary, for the entertaining recap!!
And now: are they really going to kill Jack this season? Now that I'm thinking about it, Kim just showing up to see her dad (I gather she's supposedly coming on this season) might be last goodbyes. And oh yeah, Keifer himself mentions losing Carlos Bernard in the cast - twice... the message boards are all over that spoiler! So right now, I'm thinking the inhaled "fragrance" might be ending things, (for Jack, at least), how about you?
2 - Mary K. Williams
My gut reaction is No. It just does not feel that way to me.
Also, and admittedly IMDb is not the be-all and end-all, still KS has no new projects visible, plus he's confirmed he'll be back in Season Eight.
Of course, he could just appear as some sort of amorphous being, appealing to his protegees to "Search their feelings" and "use the Protocols...dammit!" Qui-Gon Jack, right?
3 - Dr Dreadful
As I understand it, Kiefer is signed on for Season Eight and the much-vaunted feature film. I don't think any decision has been made on whether 24 will continue after that, possibly sans Jack.
Besides, chemical and biological weaponry - and indeed any other normally fatal agent - seem to have very little effect on major characters in the 24 world - remember President Palmer miraculously returning from the dead after being assassinated by Mandy at the end of Season Two? Not to mention Tony now running around quite happily after being killed by death (a.k.a. Robocop) a couple of years back.
Then again, the announcement that Sutherland is committed to another season might just be a smokescreen. 'T would be great shock value, that's for sure, but might also result in the producers and writers of the show being lynched.
4 - Clare
Ha, I like the "amorphous being". Good one.
Yea, for sure, I'd be the one to lynch the producers/writers. The thought of bawling over the loss of America Hero #1 (who no one remotely appreciates despite his numerous sacrifices!!) is not a pleasant one. At any rate, it's semi-reassuring to hear that KS is on for season 8...though I don't necessarily trust that they'll follow through, esp. with Keifer previously admiting "interest" in the charater's possible demise. I guess it's time to stop being such a spoiler addict and go along for the ride!
5 - Dr Dreadful
Speaking of characters coming back from the dead, I fully expect a surprise appearance by Ryan Chappelle this season, nursing a grudge against Jack and complaining of a really bad headache.
6 - Mary K. Williams
Good points Dr. D. We all love when 'we didn't see it coming' - but will the Powers that Be go that route for the sake of the thrill? Just doesn't seem likely.
But not impossible.
7 - Mary K. Williams
Exactly Clare - We all signed on for "the ride", it's the ride that drives the rest.
8 - Clare
Mary, I've missed reading your new recap for hour 16 this week! I hope all's well with you; maybe I'll be lucky enough to enjoy them next week...
9 - Mary K. Williams
Sorry Clare. I did watch, and started taking notes. However this week I decided I was not going to write anything up. Been a tough week here, and I can't promise what next week brings.
This is the first season in several years that I've actually not done ALL the recaps. It's very weird for me, but this is just the way it is.
Thanks for the interest Clare!
10 - Clare
You are very welcome! I completely understand, hope next week turns out a bit better. Must be that spring fever in the air. Take care.