Jack Is Back
24 is more than a great TV show ... its outstanding! I can never get enough. I day dream about working at CTU. Not sure that I have what it takes to be an agent. But I would love to be an analyst. I don't think I could take Chloe seriously. She's way out there! I think idealy I would want to work in parallel with Edgar ... although he can be just as strange as Chloe!
After a few minutes thinking about how cool it would be to work at CTU, I then come to the realization that their jobs are far from easy. Their mission ... save the country from terrorist attacks. Hmmmm ... can't be chatting on IM during work. Can't be shopping on eBay! A quick smoke break could be the difference between a nuclear bomb denonating or a prime suspect getting away. "Sorry sir, I really needed a break. I'm confident that Bauer will catch them ... at least within the next few hours!" Don't think that would fly at CTU. 8 hours and a one hour lunch break ... think again! You're working 24 hours straight ... and you'll like it. Is this the job that I really want? Nah ... government work is over-rated!
I was wondering what it was like on a normal day (contrary to the days we see during a season) at CTU. Is it just a crazy shift from 8 am to 5 pm and as they approach the afternoon things start slowing down. Probably not! But what if it was like a normal job. And they have the standard 8 to 5 job. I thought about a scene between Jack, Michelle and Tony around 5:30 pm on a Tuesday afternoon. Jack and Michelle are at happy hour waiting for Tony to arrive.
Jack: So how are things with you and Tony?
Michelle: I don't know Jack. Tony's been real distant. He doesn't want to talk about anything. Last year was a rough year for us. I'm sure you remember.
Jack: I remember. I'm just glad that Kim decided to resign.
Michelle: How is Kim? She's still with Chase?
Jack: Yea. She's doing well. Last I heard, Chase got a job working for a private security firm.
Michelle: How are you holding up Jack? Are you still going to rehab?
Jack: I finished my last session a few weeks ago. Didn't you get the memo?
Michelle: No! I've been so busy working at division I haven't had time catch up on the internals.
Jack: Well, I'm done. I had some rough times. I'm thinking about heading out to DC. Secretary Heller may have a position for me. Its time I move on.
Michelle: That's great Jack! Good luck with that.
Michelle: I wonder what's holding up Tony?
Jack: He said he would be a few minutes late.
Tony: Sorry guys! The interview went longer than I expected.
Jack: How did it go?
Tony: I can't do this. Everytime they find out that I've been to federal prison, they treat me like I'm a criminal.
Jack: Can you blame them?
Tony: F*ck you Jack! Mr. Cool! Listen .. Thanks for getting me out and all .. but I didn't ask for this. I'll never find a job. They consider me a traitor to this country. What am I suppose to do?
Michelle: Sweetie, its OK! We'll find something. We'll make it work!
Tony: No! It won't be OK! Its not OK!
Jack: Hey ... it'll be fine. He just needs time. He's been through a lot.
Michelle: I know! I just ... I just want him to be happy again.
Jack: I know! Listen, I got to go. I'm suppose to meet Kim for dinner. Tell Tony to give me a call tomorrow. Keep you're head up. You got to be strong for him.
Michelle: Thanks Jack! Tell Kim I said hi.
Jack: I got to go! WE'RE RUNNING OUT OF TIME!!!!
After a few minutes thinking about how cool it would be to work at CTU, I then come to the realization that their jobs are far from easy. Their mission ... save the country from terrorist attacks. Hmmmm ... can't be chatting on IM during work. Can't be shopping on eBay! A quick smoke break could be the difference between a nuclear bomb denonating or a prime suspect getting away. "Sorry sir, I really needed a break. I'm confident that Bauer will catch them ... at least within the next few hours!" Don't think that would fly at CTU. 8 hours and a one hour lunch break ... think again! You're working 24 hours straight ... and you'll like it. Is this the job that I really want? Nah ... government work is over-rated!
I was wondering what it was like on a normal day (contrary to the days we see during a season) at CTU. Is it just a crazy shift from 8 am to 5 pm and as they approach the afternoon things start slowing down. Probably not! But what if it was like a normal job. And they have the standard 8 to 5 job. I thought about a scene between Jack, Michelle and Tony around 5:30 pm on a Tuesday afternoon. Jack and Michelle are at happy hour waiting for Tony to arrive.
Jack: So how are things with you and Tony?
Michelle: I don't know Jack. Tony's been real distant. He doesn't want to talk about anything. Last year was a rough year for us. I'm sure you remember.
Jack: I remember. I'm just glad that Kim decided to resign.
Michelle: How is Kim? She's still with Chase?
Jack: Yea. She's doing well. Last I heard, Chase got a job working for a private security firm.
Michelle: How are you holding up Jack? Are you still going to rehab?
Jack: I finished my last session a few weeks ago. Didn't you get the memo?
Michelle: No! I've been so busy working at division I haven't had time catch up on the internals.
Jack: Well, I'm done. I had some rough times. I'm thinking about heading out to DC. Secretary Heller may have a position for me. Its time I move on.
Michelle: That's great Jack! Good luck with that.
Michelle: I wonder what's holding up Tony?
Jack: He said he would be a few minutes late.
Tony: Sorry guys! The interview went longer than I expected.
Jack: How did it go?
Tony: I can't do this. Everytime they find out that I've been to federal prison, they treat me like I'm a criminal.
Jack: Can you blame them?
Tony: F*ck you Jack! Mr. Cool! Listen .. Thanks for getting me out and all .. but I didn't ask for this. I'll never find a job. They consider me a traitor to this country. What am I suppose to do?
Michelle: Sweetie, its OK! We'll find something. We'll make it work!
Tony: No! It won't be OK! Its not OK!
Jack: Hey ... it'll be fine. He just needs time. He's been through a lot.
Michelle: I know! I just ... I just want him to be happy again.
Jack: I know! Listen, I got to go. I'm suppose to meet Kim for dinner. Tell Tony to give me a call tomorrow. Keep you're head up. You got to be strong for him.
Michelle: Thanks Jack! Tell Kim I said hi.
Jack: I got to go! WE'RE RUNNING OUT OF TIME!!!!
posted by dc @ 11:46 PM
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