Episode Report Card Kim: B- | Grade It Now! YOU GRADE IT Taken
By Kim | Season 3 | Episode 16 | Aired on 03.20.2004
Sark calls Lauren and tells her that Dixon made contact, and he's prepared to make the exchange. Sark muses that he wasn't sure Dixon had it in him, and he's impressed. Lauren says firmly, "That man is living through his worst nightmare. You might consider losing the sarcasm." Sark smiles and says that it's touching that Lauren actually cares. He tells Lauren that the meet is the next day, and she should make sure nothing interferes. Lauren hangs up and looks a bit disgusted.
Syd and Dixon meet Jack on a rooftop. Syd asks defensively what it's about. Jack says that he knows they removed an artifact from Project Black Hole to trade with the Covenant, because he talked to Sloane. Jack explains that Sloane knew that the Covenant was close to locating a key to activate the artifact. Dixon asks why they should believe Sloane. Jack says that Sloane thinks that the contents of the box could jeopardize Sydney's life, and Jack believes it. Syd reluctantly tells Jack that Irina's name is inscribed on the box. Jack says that they can't give the Covenant the artifact until they know more about what it is. Dixon says he has no other option if he wants his daughter to live. Jack suggests that they produce a duplicate artifact, and apprehend Sark at the trade. Yes, because apprehending Sark has always worked so well in the past. He's a slippery little devil. Dixon angrily retorts that if Sark thinks he's being set up, he'll kill Robin, and Dixon won't take that risk. Jack raises his voice slightly (which means he's pissed!) and says, "I share your concern, which is why I'm committed to finding a way out of this without risking my daughter's life as well." Syd says that Robin didn't choose this life, and she did, so it's her decision to make. Jack looks sad, probably thinking that due to Project Christmas, Syd didn't exactly choose this life. Syd says that the exchange is set for tomorrow. Jack insists on going with them.
Oops Center. Senator Reed is still negotiating the release of the prisoners. A lackey walks up and tells Senator Reed that Project Black Hole has been compromised, and Lot 45 is missing. He hands the Senator a list of all visitors and workers at the facility in the last twenty-four hours. Senator Reed immediately spots Dixon's name on the list and picks up the phone. Lauren watches her father intently. Senator Reed tells someone that he wants Dixon's name added to the watch list, and he wants a tactical team deployed to bring him into custody immediately. Lauren listens to the whole thing.
Lauren walks up to Vaughn and says that Dixon needs their help. Meanwhile, Dixon, Syd, and Jack drive up to the exchange site, which resembles the spot of the drag races in Grease. Look out for that Pink Lady! It's weird to see Jack in casual attire. He's wearing a leather jacket! Meanwhile, Senator Reed has dispatched helicopters to find Dixon. Vaughn and Lauren ask Marshall to help. Marshall takes a break from writing a Good Will Hunting-style formula on a board to say, "Listen, say no more. If anyone ever laid a hand on my mini-Mitch, I swear to you..." Sark drives up to the exchange site. Marshall tells Vaughn and Lauren that he thinks he can screw up the helicopters' GPS system.