Day 1, Hour 7 - Sun’s Out, Guns Out

The following takes place between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., on the day of the California Presidential Primary. Events occur in real time. The sun is rising in LA, which means everyone has free rein to start shooting guns willy-nilly. Some of the shots even hit their target. The Palmers plan a family meeting. Kim and Teri plot their escapes. Jack takes a hostage. The mole is finally revealed, and the boys’ man-crush on Ira Gaines intensifies with every passing second. Highlights include:

• Nina almost solves the entire plot, but it’s only Hour 7.
• Keith throws a temper tantrum.
• Rick earns, but does not receive, his final reward.
• Michael reveals the hard limits of his friendship.
• Teri makes some questionable choices.
• Jack worries about unwanted attention. Jack ignores subtlety. Like, just a bunch.
• Finally, CTU colleagues who haven’t been gettin’ busy.
• Tony’s nosiness finally comes in handy.
• Curtis. Was. Right.