Jack and Paul enlist civilian help when they must fight off soldiers sent to kill them by McLennan-Forster.

Tensions flair between Tony and Michelle as she assumes command of CTU. Sarah tests Michelle's authority by giving her an ultimatum.

Audrey reevaluates her feelings for Jack, while Marwan sets the next phase of his plan in motion.

Jack learns the identity of a man who may be able to lead him to Marwan. He forces Dina to help him in a mock hostage situation that will get him close to the suspect.

Michelle calls on Chloe for help when Edgar begins to crack under pressure. Meanwhile, Audrey stands by as a gravely wounded Paul is taken into surgery.

Marwan's plan continues as his henchman uses an unwilling pilot to gain access to an airfield.

Marwan decides to trade Jack for Behrooz in hopes of distracting CTU from his real objective.

Tony and Michelle weigh the consequences of the trade, while Curtis reluctantly interrogates Behrooz in order to learn more about Marwan.

CTU raids Marwan's hideout, but he manages to slip through their fingers. Luckily, Jack locates a lead that may help him identify Marwan's next target.

Tony becomes suspicious of Michelle's personal life, while Audrey reunites with Paul and learns the extent of his injuries.

Anderson closes in on his quarry, as President Keeler searches for words that will comfort the American public.