President Palmer prepares to address the nation regarding the averted crisis even as he demands his Vice-President's resignation. Jack's troubles are not over, as the Chinese return into the picture to demand secret Russian Technology using Jack's only weakness. Chloe helps Jack, although it means betraying Morris and Buchanan. Although President Palmer authorizes Jack's risky exchange, he becomes again incapacitated again. Daniels becomes President, and orders Jack's mission shut down by any means.