By M. Giant
In the aftermath of Hassan's murder, it looks like it's going to be all over but the cutting loose of the delegates. But then Taylor and the IRK minister ask Dalia to take over the country and his place in the peace process, not 20 minutes after her husband's death. She accepts, over Kayla's objections. Still, the Russian delegate isn't convinced, and backs out of the peace agreement. Reluctantly, Taylor agrees to talk to the one person who might be able to help with President Suvarov: Ex-President Charles Logan. Logan proposes a shady, secret deal whose details he declines to share with Taylor, which she agrees to.
Samir survived being shot, only to be secretly murdered by a Russian operative using a delayed poison. Apparently he was working with the Russian delegate, and since he's worried Walker might have recognized him, he follows her and Kiefer home to be sure.
At CTU, Hastings is relieved of command, and Chloe is put in charge. Her first crisis to deal with as interim director is what to do when Samir kicks it.
Kiefer takes Walker home, and they finally do it, watched by the Russian assassin. When Chloe calls to tell Kiefer and Walker what happened, Walker stops a bullet from the assassin's sniper rifle. Will she survive? Well, the second episode in a row closes with a silent clock, so that should give you the answer.
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