Memorable "24" Scenes (Season 2)

Nina's Mind Games

Season 2

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

"No offense Ed, let's face it, you're no match for Jack. You're just not that ruthless." - Nina to Ed Miller

This is a short scene that I've not heard mentioned very often, but I loved it because it illustrates despite everything Nina has done, she still tries to get into Jack's head. The way she does this is what makes the scene interesting. She talks to Jack through the other agent who is also accompanying them: Ed Miller.

The scene begins when Jack, Nina and Ed Miller are riding in a transport vehicle on their way to the airport to fly to Visalia, CA where Nina's contact is regarding the nuclear bomb. Ed is there to chaperone so Jack won't kill Nina. Nina starts talking to Ed when it's obvious she's really talking to Jack. Nina starts telling Jack through Ed about what Jack would lose if he kills her. She even mentions his daughter, Kim. Nina's line "She needs you Jack" was wonderfully delivered by Sarah Clarke.

The last part of this scene is shown at the very end of the episode. Nina's feeling confident because Ed is there, but little does she know, Jack is taking care of the Ed problem. Jack has drugged the water he was drinking and he passes out. Jack then takes out his gun, you can hear him cock it and give a little mischievous smile as if to say "Who's gonna save you now Nina?". It was classic Jack once again and a great way to end the episode.