Chloe is unexpectedly thrust into fieldwork when a woman reports that her boyfriend may be part of the terrorist conspiracy.
Jack and Curtis find their latest efforts to trap Marwan thwarted by the Secret Service, who have orders to arrest Jack for insubordination.
Mike calls on ex-President David Palmer for help as Logan continues to display a lack of leadership.
Curtis brings in a suspect who has critical information about Marwan’s next strike. Michelle orders Curtis to use harsh methods to interrogate the suspect, but things get complicated when Marwan sends a lawyer to defend his rights.
Logan’s advisors begin to worry as he continues to exhibit fear in the face of the ongoing terrorist threat.
Mike pushes for the Vice-President to be sworn into office as the White House waits for news of Keeler’s fate.
Two innocent bystanders are dragged into the fight as Jack and Marwan both pursue a briefcase that contains the launch codes for America’s nuclear arsenal.
CTU raids Marwan’s hideout, but he manages to slip through their fingers. Luckily, Jack locates a lead that may help him identify Marwan’s next target.
Tony becomes suspicious of Michelle’s personal life, while Audrey reunites with Paul and learns the extent of his injuries.
Anderson closes in on his quarry, as President Keeler searches for words that will comfort the American public.
When Commander Adama learns that Kara disobeyed orders and Jumped to Caprica on orders from President Roslin, he demands the president’s resignation, with the implied threat of a military coup. Roslin refuses his demand and sparks a confrontation.