In (Day 5: 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.), the plot centers on the high-stakes fallout of Jack Bauer securing a digital recording that directly implicates President Charles Logan in the assassination of David Palmer . Key Plot Points & Summary

: Christopher Henderson , acting on Logan's orders, launches a helicopter assault on the airport. In the ensuing firefight, Henderson takes Audrey hostage and intentionally severs her brachial artery to force Jack to trade the recording for her life.

: Fearing that exposing the President would cripple the country, Heller decides to handle it politically. He restrains Jack and Audrey, takes the recording, and attempts to force Logan's resignation privately rather than going to the Attorney General.

: Jack and Audrey Raines meet with Secretary of Defense James Heller at an airport hanger to play the incriminating tape.

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