Day 1, Hour 7 - Sun's Out, Guns Out

Summary: The following takes place between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., on the day of the California Presidential Primary. Events occur in real time. The sun is rising in LA, which means everyone has free rein to start shooting guns willy-nilly. Some of the shots even hit their target. The Palmers plan a family meeting. Kim and Teri plot their escapes. Jack takes a hostage. The mole is finally revealed, and the boys’ man-crush on Ira Gaines intensifies with every passing second. Highlights include: - Nina almost solves the entire plot, but it’s only Hour 7. - Keith throws a temper tantrum. - Rick earns, but does not receive, his final reward. - Michael reveals the hard limits of his friendship. - Teri makes some questionable choices. - Jack worries about unwanted attention. Jack ignores subtlety. Like, just a bunch. - Finally, CTU colleagues who haven’t been gettin’ busy. - Tony’s nosiness finally comes in handy. - Curtis. Was. Right.