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| Masquerade (con't) |
| Episode 18: Masquerade [Conference Room] Sloane: As you know we've identified Alexander Khasinau as the person referred to by underground intelligence circles as "The Man." Jack: He controls more assets than the Russian Mafia and thanks to his old Cold War connections with foreign intelligence, he has the legitimacy of a fledgling government. [Marshall enters with red blemishes all over his face. Everyone in the room just stares.] Marshall: Sorry I'm late and sorry I have hives. And uh, i'm developing a dermal pigmentation capsule, not quite right, uh, um, you know, just nevermind. And, y'know, it'll be gone in a couple hours so... excuse me. Jack: For the last five yeras we've had two deep cover agents in the Russian Embassy in Vienna. One of them is this man, Kyle Wexler. We recently recieved Priority One communique from Wexler indicating that Khasinau has just converted 250 million dollars of assets into cash. Sloane: we need to know what he's spending that money on. Jack: He did manage to include that he's acquired evidence of Khasinau's transactions, which he's encoded onto a microchip. He's scheduled a brush pass Saturday night at the embassy. They're holding their annual Maslyanitsa celebration, and we've arranged for you to attend. ___________ [In the bank parking garage.] Jack: Sydney, I saw you leave Sloane's office. Sydney: I was planning on telling you... Jack: You asked Sloane to help you find your mother, haven't you? Sydney: Yes Jack: I thought by now you'd know not to ask Sloane for a favor, you'll spend more time than you care to paying it back. Sydney: What choice do I have? Jack: You can choose not to go. Sydney: Dad, Khasinau was Mom's superior. ______________ [Sloane's office] Jack: I'd like to talk to you. Sloane: [speaking french, looks up, hangs up the phone] Course Jack...what's on your mind? (He says this in an extremely friendly tone...the little twerp is taking pleasure in Jack's obvious irritation.) Jack: Interesting development about Khasinau. Sloane: I see, so you spoke to Sydney. Well you have every right to be angry, but I was under orders to keep the commissions findings confidential. Jack: That I understand. What I don't understand is why you agreed to help Sydney find her mother without consulting me. Sloane: Well she's a grown woman. She was going to pursue this with or without our blessing. Jack: She'll only find disappointment, whatever the outcome. Sloane: Well that depends on what she's expecting, you are different people Jack. Are you sure this isn't affecting you more than you'd like to admit? Jack: I assure you, my concern is only for Sydney. Sloane: Well, while your assurance is not withstanding, I think it would be best if you took a break from active duty...just for what? a few days, clear your head. Jack: I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving Sydney alone right now. If she were your daughter I'm sure you'd understand. Sloane: You should know by now that my interest is in protecting Sydney, it's always been my pleasure to fill in for you when you were indisposed. ______________ Bar [Jack's sitting, alone, Scotch in hand. Sydney walks in.] Sydney: Club Soda please. Jack: How'd you find me? Sydney: Your car was still parked in your garage, I thought you might have walked somewhere close. It's the fifth place I looked. Jack: Mike can I get a check? Bartender: Yeah, sure. Sydney: Dad's it's 2 o'clock in the afternoon, what are you doing here? I think you might want to talk to someone. Jack: Noted. Sydney: Six months ago, I wasn't...I didn't even know how to talk to you. But now, I feel like...at least I feel can come to you... Jack: What is happening between us Sydney, is temporary. [His words are noticeably slurred.] Sydney: I'm not suggesting the person you talk to should be me, it shouldn't be. But the CIA has counselors, I think you should see one of them. Jack: Sydney, you are responsible for no one but yourself. Sydney: It's not irrational for me to be worried about you! [She raises her voice.] Jack: Please keep your voice down. Sydney: I didn't think you'd listen to my advice, so I made it official. I came here to pass along an order from Devlin. You're going to see a counselor for trauma evaluation. [Sydney throws money on the bar and walks away. Jack just sits.] ___________________ [Dr. Barnett's office. Jack is sitting on the couch.] Dr. Barnett: You were speculating that perhaps Sydney's desire to find her mother could be interpreted as criticism of you as a father. Jack: I suppose it's understandable, much like a normal family after a divorce. When parental jealousy is stirred over a child's affection. Dr. Barnett: And how would you define a normal family? Jack: I suppose it's one in which family members aren't under orders to lie to each other. I see what you're getting at, maybe there is no such thing as a 'normal family'. Dr. Barnett: Well, okay Mr. Bristow, I guess that's it for today. Jack: I prefer Jack. [The two stand, Jack looking extremely relieved to be going.] Dr. Barnett: One more thing, Jack, I don't believe a single word that you've said to me over this past hour. [Jack looks pissed.] Don't get me wrong, I think you're a master. You have all your subconscious tells under control, you're smart enough to struggle with words, but I think you told me what I wanted to hear so you could get out my office as soon as possible. I also think that someone so skilled at deception is in danger of deceiving himself. I'm going to recommend that you see me once a week. Jack: [Harsh tone] You haven't got a clue what's required to lead the kind of life that I lead, to maintain a balance between two lives and protect my daughter in the process. The kind of person that does that, the kind of person that I have to be, is not the kind of person that would come in here and talk to you. Dr. Barnett: Well then, I guess we're making some progress. See you next week. [Dr. Barnett leaves the room, Jack stands, thinking.] |
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