This episode is filled with lots of tension. It's not what happens; it's what is going to happen. Once again, the CTU is staffed by people who don't their jobs very well. Also, there's a woman who is ambitious who is starting work there. She is already gettingw in the way. She is going to be big trouble. Chloe is working to establish a satellite link for Jack so he can follow one of the bad guys. The Secretary of Defense is going to be put on trial by the terrorists. His son is being interrogated, using cruel means, to get him to reveal a secret they don't even know he has. There are other stories that need to be resolved. Jack takes dramatic action at the conclusion.