Ramon holds Jack hostage as he flies to Mexico. Ramon plans to kill Jack, but Jack manages to hold him at bay until the plane lands. Ramon then learns that Jack and Hector are working together to break him out of prison.

Gael is captured while trying to escape from CTU. Chappelle interrogates Gael but is interrupted by Tony, who claims that Gael is part of a bigger plan.

Anne is given a chance to clear Palmer's name, while Chase heads for Mexico to rescue Jack.

Palmer clears Anne's name with the press, but he finds that he is facing a new problem when his biggest campaign contributor reveals a startling secret about Wayne.

Kim and Michelle worry about Tony's mental ability when he continues to make mistakes.

Jack and the Salazars meet with Amador, but the deal turns sour when Nina Myers appears on the scene and competes for the virus.

Claudia manages to free Chase from his captors, but she pays a high price for her efforts.

Wayne turns to Julia, while Palmer calls on Sherry for help against Milliken.

Jack and Ramon make plans to get to Nina, in the hopes of intercepting the virus.

Chloe's work at CTU is disrupted when she is forced to take care of her baby.

Jack and Chase race against time to capture Saunders before the deadline, while Chappelle plans an escape.

Michelle begins a frantic search when she learns that an infected hotel guest may have slipped through her fingers.

Jack attempts to use Saunders' daughter as leverage to gain control of the virus, while Palmer must deal with the discontented press.

Michelle gets the results of her test, while Adam finds that the virus has struck too close to home.

Tony finds himself compromised when Saunders exploits his only weakness.