Spoilers for this episode.
Jack follows Kalil with Andrew captive in his car, refusing Driscoll's order to bring the suspect in. He believes the journey offers their best chance of finding Heller and Audrey before the threatened execution. Chloe secretly supplies surveillance support despite knowing that Jack is operating outside CTU's authority. At the compound, Omar forces Heller to sign a confession by threatening Audrey. Heller later urges his daughter to use any chance to escape, even if it means leaving him behind. CTU subjects Richard to sensory disorientation after Curtis stops a proposed drug interrogation. Marianne Taylor presses for a consulting role and obtains access despite Curtis's objections.
Dina assures Behrooz that he need not summon Debbie, then invites the girl herself. Kalil stops beneath an overpass while other men beat Andrew. Chloe begs Jack to intervene, but he waits until Kalil leaves so he can preserve the lead. He shoots the two men left to kill Andrew and asks Chloe to send an ambulance. Andrew survives in serious condition, leaving Chloe angry at the delay. Satellite coverage remains unreliable as Kalil enters a convenience store. To prevent him leaving before surveillance is ready, Jack puts on a mask and stages an armed robbery. He holds Kalil among the customers while Chloe continues trying to arrange coverage.