About A Boy - 
by B-side
Bad news everyone. Apparently the standards for a terrorist attack have been greatly raised. After a day that's seen the Secretary of Defense abducted, a nuclear reactor melting down, an EMP going off, and even a train exploding pre-dawn, the terrorists on 24 STILL haven't put down their guns and martyred themselves. How are these attacks not good enough? I mean, a nuclear reactor melting down and spreading radioactivity throughout the region — that's considered a legitimate terrorist strike! Now let these poor CTU workers sleep, or, I don't know, maybe grab a milkshake at Mel's Diner.
Sadly, it's never that easy on 24. The bad guys always have a contingency plan which means more crazy antics every week. This time around, our old friend Behrooooooz returned to the spotlight as he became the centerpiece of some impromptu Habib Marwan scheme. No one ever likes to see a frightened kid, but somehow the dynamic duo of Curtis and Behrooz warmed my heart in ways that are fairly indescribable. I think it's time this odd couple got their own show. All they have to do is survive the day. Needless to say, it's not looking good for Behrooz.
The episode began with a swift response to all the conspiracy theorists who've been chattering since last Monday: Yes, Dina Araz is dead. CTU found her body in a van. So it's official, people. No more Shohreh. It's really a shame. Since January, she was probably one of the best, if not the best, actress on network television. If Fox doesn't manage to launch a successful Emmy campaign for her, well, then I'll be peeved. And no one likes to see me peeved.
Anyway, after some general discussions at CTU brought us back up to speed (yes, Jack is being held by Marwan; yes, the terrorists still have something up their sleeve; yes, The OC has been better the past few weeks), we returned to Mitch Anderson, a.k.a. the homicidal version of Eric Stoltz who seems to be infiltrating the Air Force unimpeded. Mitch was set to take off in a bomber, but wouldn't you know it? The tail light was out. Actually, it was far worse than that. There was a crack in a strut, I believe, meaning that the plane would most likely transform into a giant fireball upon landing (not that Mitch cared about that). A friendly mechanic informed Mitch that the repair would take about an hour, and then after that he'd be off to Ventura for some "R & R" (if you're thinking he meant "rest and relaxation", you'd be wrong. Apparently there's gonna be a huge Rita Rudner show. He's a fan). Sadly, we knew this smiley guy would be no match for faux-Stoltz, and moments later, Anderson shot him in the back, brutally ending a young actor's payday. It's okay though. I guarantee that wherever the mechanic was heading to in Ventura has most likely been destroyed by a mudslide. So you see, it's good that he died. That way he wouldn't be disappointed.
Back at CTU, Audrey was still hanging around the company infirmary/trauma unit, certainly dreading a feeding tube future for Paul. While she fretted, Michelle and Tony debated whether or not tell her that Jack was missing. Tony wanted to, noting that she has a right to know, but Michelle was more reluctant. I suppose now would be one of those moments to tell Audrey a CTU white lie, yes? Well, Michelle didn't have much time to think of one because seconds later, Audrey materialized right in front of her. "Jack is missing," blurted out Michelle. Nice cover-up, Michelle. She then added, "Did I say that? I meant, Jack is missing a... a... tooth! Jack is missing a tooth!" She and Tony then laughed uncomfortably and offered Audrey a muffin and two free tickets to "Mamma Mia!" just to get out of their hair.
Actually, that didn't happen. Instead, Michelle simply informed Audrey that her other love of her life was at the mercy of the terrorists. Tough day for Aud. Maybe she should step into a CTU holding cell and get tortured just to top it off.
Luckily for Audrey, she just so happened to be dating the closest thing we have to a superhero out there. At that very moment, the oft bound-and-gagged Jack was handcuffed to a railing, trying so very hard to fix his situation. Habib Marwan, fresh from his Dr. Evil class, approached him and boasted about his accomplishments for the day (note my opening paragraph). Jack flat out rejected Marwan's claims, saying that the American people are strong willed, and we won't remember the deaths of today but instead how we defeated the terrorists and rah rah rah Go Team! Honestly Jack, let's not overlook that meltdown. That's some pretty grim shit. Besides, the last thing you want to do is make the terrorist take out another target just for pure machismo purposes.
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