I used to read spoilers but stopped because it took the wild zigs and zags out of the rollercoaster ride that's 24.
Here's a "scene" from next week's episode with the "wisemen" and President Logan. Hope everyone gets the "Star Wars" reference here....
Wiseman #1
Until the recording is destroyed we are vulnerable. CTU and Homeland are too well equipped. They're more dangerous than you realize.
Wiseman #2
Dangerous to President Logan. Not to our group.
Wiseman #1
But Jack Bauer's claims will continue to get support in the...
Suddenly all heads turn as President Logan enters the room.
Logan
The recording will no longer be of any concern to us. I've just received word that one of our secret agents is after it at this very moment. The last remnants of the recording should get swept away.
Wiseman #1
That's impossible! How will anyone get control of it with Jack Bauer out there?
Logan
Regional spies are now following Jack Bauer on that airplane. Fear will keep the him in line. Fear of being killed.
Wiseman #1
And what of Jack's friends? If Chloe O'Brian has obtained a complete technical readout of the airplane, it is possible, however unlikely, that she might find a weakness and exploit it.
Logan
The chick you refer to will soon be back in our hands.
Wiseman #1
Any attempt to stop us is useless gesture, no matter what technical data O'Brian has obtained. This organization is now the ultimate power in the universe. I suggest we capitalize on it!
Logan
Don't be too proud of this plan you've constructed. The ability to destroy a laptop is insignificant next to the power of Jack Bauer.