Chapters 43-44 Summary

Stansfield boards a helicopter to travel to Nance's ranch. The helicopter is disguised as a MEDEVAC chopper used to transport injured people to the hospital. A second helicopter follows, and both contain CIA teams ready to storm Nance's property to rescue Michael. The President calls Nance to tell him what Nance said about O'Rourke knowing more than he is saying. Stevens also admits that he has lost control of his national security advisor.

Still being pursued by the FBI, Coleman calls Stansfield, but Dr. Kennedy answers the phone in his place. Using the voice modulator to mask his voice, Coleman demands a number where Stansfield can be reached immediately. He tells Kennedy he will release the tape if he does not get Stansfield's number, so she gives it to him. Coleman does not stay on the phone long enough for Charlie...