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Ever wish you could live your last week all over again?

Well, my name's Frank B. Parker, and I do it all the time.

I work for a secret government project experimenting in time travel.

When things really get screwed up, I'm the guinea pig they send back to take

care of it.

The catch is, I can only go back seven days.

At 0600 Eastern Standard Time, North Korea assumed control of Sejudo Island

the South Korean coast and began amassing troops along the 38th parallel.

They declared a no -fly zone over this island, claiming that any violation of

this mandate will be looked upon as an act of war.

We have given them...

24 hours to remove all military presence from the area.

We hope to resolve this matter quickly and peacefully.

That'll be all for now.

I understand his blood alcohol levels have increased, but I also think the

steps of creating anomalies with our tests... Yes, I will attempt to

our instruments.

Yes.

Yes.

Okay. Yeah.

Thank you.

Bye -bye.

Who's that?

Oh, one of the panel stooges, the physician who presents Parker's monthly

physical to the guys at the Pentagon.

And you told him Parker's blood alcohol readings are being skewed by backsteps?

Well, I talked to Parker, and he promised on his life that his days of

himself into a stupor are over.

And you believed him?

Well, he promised on his life, and, you know... Yeah.

I do.

Wow.

True love, Liv.

Okay, wait. Here's Ramsey's evaluation.

Could use enhanced physical fitness program.

Career brown nose. That's true.

That's true. What does it say about me?

Okay, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Here it is.

Ooh, this is bad, Frank. Gambling addiction.

Addiction? Remarkable tolerance for pain. That's good. That's good.

Borderline alcoholic.

Borderline? What are they talking about?

Behavioral problems.

Generally unstable person. That's true, though.

Unstable? I'll show them unstable.

What you doing, man?

You're dumbasses.

Thanks for sticking me in this underground hellhole for the past two

years.

My accommodations were better in my Somalia hotbox.

By the way, there'll be no more back there. Because I just

drank the last of the alien

That's right.

Unstably yours, Frank B.

Oh, no.

You're not going to send that.

Hell no.

I'm not that unstable.

Oh, okay.

All right.

I'm out of here. I've drunk too much.

All right, brother man.

Oh, boy.

See you in class.

White House insiders admit concern over North Korea's rumored nuclear

development in recent months.

After being up all night with the baby, that's the last thing we need to worry

about this morning.

Honey, you got your church, huh?

Not well.

How you doing, honey?

She's still running a fever. I'm taking her to the doctor today.

Janet, I wish I could go with you.

Nikki, don't be silly. At a time like this, your man needs you to be at your

sharpest.

Conflicts like this happen all the time.

Not that unusual.

Well, I got the top brass watching me this week.

I got a two -hour drive ahead of me. I better get going.

Honey, don't worry.

You'll be great.

We're going to miss you, honey.

I better go.

Okay. Bye. Don't worry. We'll be fine.

Your men are dragging their asses again, Major.

Colonel, with all due respect, it's been a very stressful week.

Stressful for all of us.

Just that with the recent international developments.

Major, we're at DEFCON 4.

There's never a time to prepare this crew for DEFCON 2. It's now.

You're the Missile Combat Crew Commander.

Initiate Weapon Systems Readiness Test.

Yes, sir.

Head hut. As you were.

Initiate test.

Now. Incoming emergency action message.

It's an incoming EAM emergency action message.

This is a drill.

Not again.

What's the problem, Lieutenant?

The communication system's freezing up again.

New software, Colonel. We've been having some problems integrating.

Back online.

System readiness test.

Insert missile keys.

Keys inserted.

On my count, initiate systems on.

Three, two, one.

At times disappointing, Major.

Sir, you saw what happened with the new software. It's certainly not due to the

performance of my crew.

Then fix the damn software, Major Garcia.

Attaining the standard without exceeding it.

is not good enough.

Run it again.

Yes, sir.

Reset your controls. Gentlemen, we're going to do it again.

Happy freaking Monday, everyone.

What's going on there?

Oh, boy.

We've got a Navy F -14 Comcat straying into the North Korean no -fly over Jeju

-do. Is that an approved mission?

If it is, we don't know anything about it.

Come on, baby, get out of there.

Damn it!

An F -14 has been deliberately shot down over Jeju -do.

Anything from Washington?

The White House was testing North Korean resolve. I guess they got their answer.

I can feel it in my bones. This one is going to get us.

As of now, we're on full alert status.

Where's Frank?

Tell him I want to see him in my office immediately.

You wanted to see me, sir?

How often have I defended you, Frank? How many times have I put my reputation

the line for you?

More times than I can count.

Then explain why on earth you sent this ridiculous, inflammatory e -mail to the

panel.

Oh, man.

Donovan and I were messing around on the computer last night. I didn't mean to

send it. I don't know how it happened. The panel is outraged. And quite

honestly, so am I.

They want you in Washington to be psychologically evaluated by their own

I cannot protect you on this one, Frank.

I'm not sure I'd want to even if I could.

I'm sorry, Bradley. You leave immediately.

We lost two of our boys.

The tragic waste.

As we discuss our options, gentlemen, I want you to keep that in mind.

General, what's your recommendation?

My recommendation is to send in a lone F -117 Nighthawk and wipe out the SAM

installation that fired that shot.

It is not an escalation, but I'll sure as hell let them know that they barked

the wrong tree.

A resident ordered a retaliatory strike against the North Korean SAM battery

that shot down the Tomcat.

We're finally flexing a little muscle.

Now it's going to be the North's move. Things are heating up. What's Parker's

status?

Frank is on his way to Washington, Nate.

The panel wants to deal with him personally.

Finally pissed off the wrong people.

I've spoken with Craig.

He's standing by.

Now, they've had a missile test scheduled for months. Maybe that could

this is.

At a time like this?

With tensions the way they are?

LeMay did the same thing during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Because he wanted to start a war.

Look, a test could be a possibility.

But given the current situation, Even if they claim it's unarmed, I'm not sure

we can take the chance and believe them.

Don't you think you should get to the underground command post, sir? I've got

talk to the General Secretary.

Incoming emergency action message.

This is a Code One security

alert. This complex is now locked down.

Except for our encrypted communication system, we will have no contact with the

outside.

We're all highly trained for just this event.

Stay focused on your job. Only your job.

We'll get through this.

As of now, we don't know whether the missile has a warhead or not.

NORAD has declared an air defense emergency.

Make no mistake, one of those missiles so much as grazes U .S. airspace, we

retaliate. Nuclear war.

More like nuclear holocaust.

Craig, if this madness reaches the boiling point, are you sure you're okay

go?

Yes, sir, I am.

What's going on?

You're not going to believe this.

There's a North Korean missile headed toward the U .S. We don't know if it's a

nuke or not.

The sending is back.

Mr. President, I apologize for the unfortunate timing of our missile test.

An overzealous general has just been relieved of command.

I assure you there's no danger from the missile. It is unarmed and will simply

drop into the ocean.

As far as the island is concerned, I ask that we discuss that issue separately.

When these dangerous moments are behind us and calmer heads are allowed to

prevail. Mr. Secretary, you have made a very brave and wise decision.

The two of us will work closely to get this matter behind us. Take care.

The Secretary has assured me that the launching of this unarmed missile is

a test.

It's going to fall harmlessly into the Pacific.

That's good news.

Looks like we might finally get a chance to catch our breath.

You get on the horn. Have NORAD bring those silos down to DEFCON 4

Right away, Mr. President.

Missile silos standing down to DEFCON 4.

That's just about the last of them.

Why haven't our friends in Wyoming complied with orders?

What's taking them so long?

This can't be happening.

Wyoming just fired one.

My God.

Damage.

The North Koreans are retaliating.

How could this happen?

I thought this was settled.

The electromagnetic pulse damaged the sphere's circuitry.

Andrew thinks he can get it functioning again, but it substantially reduced the

power. The western half of the United States has taken a real beating.

Well, so has North Korea.

Unfortunately, we don't know what went wrong in that Wyoming silo. It was taken

out in one of its strikes.

If you house over a hundred missiles, you're going to be a prime target, just

like we are here.

I know this is a hell of a moment for your first backstep, Craig, but we have

go now.

We could suffer another assault at any time.

And with the sphere in its current condition, there is a far greater

of something going wrong.

That's a chance I'm willing to take.

Any word from Parker?

We don't know where he is or whether he made it through all this.

I know Frankie's probably on his way back here.

The primary objective is obviously to stop our F -14 from entering North

airspace. After that, hopefully we can resolve the conflict with diplomatic

means. Then we all know how most diplomatic efforts turn out.

Godspeed, Craig.

Reactor to 70%.

75 % is frighteningly slow.

Is there anything more we can do?

Yeah, keep your fingers crossed.

Reactor to 80%. The

system is cracking.

It's starting to burn up in here. Talk to me. Hang in there, Craig.

90 % and holding.

Oh, man, this thing's really screwed up.

Great. If we launch now, we have no idea what will happen.

I know.

Just give me the word, Bradley. We gotta do this.

We have no choice. Go!

Again.

Oh!

Hit the meltdown. The beer didn't go anywhere.

Easy with it.

Frank. Donovan.

Hey, Frank.

I finally got the bag step.

Take him, Tink.

The EMP from the nuclear attack damaged our electronics. We tried to launch,

but... That should have been me in there, not Donovan.

We're past the time of stopping the Tomcat. It'll arrive just before the

Koreans launch the test missiles.

Somehow, we've got to get through to that silo and make sure they never

the ICBM.

Now, the head of the air base is a colonel named Beaton. Solid military man

tactical wrecker. Who runs the silo?

Major Nicholas Garcia, background in intelligence, college prepped in nuclear

warfare. In other words, he's never seen a day of actual combat in his life.

Even though he's just a major, under these circumstances, Garcia has complete

control of that silo, not me.

Good luck, Frank.

to 80%. Sure the thing is ready to fly?

I'm confident.

Fairly confident.

Decoupling access stabilizers.

Decoupling access stabilizers.

Reactor to 90%.

99%. Come on.

100%. Engage.

Thank you.

a retaliatory strike against the North Korean SAM battery that shot down the

Tomcat. We're finally flexing a little muscle.

Now it's going to be the North's move. Things are heating up. What's Parker's

status?

Frank is on his way to Washington, Nate.

The panel wants to deal with him personally.

Finally pissed off the wrong people.

I'm in Wyoming at a Minuteman silo. The North Koreans launched an ICBM just as a

test. We went on alert and off.

But this silo didn't comply with orders to report.

Let me guess.

We accidentally lit one off and the North Koreans retaliated.

Exactly. You got to give your clearance to enter that silo ASAP.

All right, Frank, but... Damn it.

That drunk is really lost at this time.

Colonel Beekman, Major Garcia.

You must be Agent Parker.

That's pretty quick. Just received your authorization papers.

The NSA doesn't like to mess around.

It's never made clear exactly why the intelligence community needs to be here.

Given the situation with North Korea, Washington wants someone here for

reasons.

Understandable. Keep in mind, this is strictly a military op, not NSA.

Agent Parker, we're very busy. There's no time for cordiality, so please do not

interfere. Observe only.

That's all I'm here to do.

Incoming emergency action message.

Hold on.

We've gone to DEFCON 2.

This facility is now in a security one lockdown.

Except for our encrypted communication system, we will have no contact with the

outside. In just a few moments... They received the EAM.

North Korea must have deployed that test missile. They did.

The president's already talked to the general secretary.

Any moment, that silo should be getting the communique to abort.

Incoming emergency action message. I think they just did.

But, Bradley, listen.

It didn't help in the last timeline. You've got to get the NSA panel...

this facility right now. We'll do what we can.

We'll do it quickly.

All right, Frank.

Sir, the panel thinks he's flipped out. They're not going to buy a word he says.

Well, crazy or not, his word is all we've ever had to go on.

What is it, Lieutenant?

I'm not sure. The system deleted the message. It's impossible to know if it

an actual EAM or a malfunction.

Did we receive no coded communication?

Not officially, no, sir.

Then our orders stand, Major.

We don't know that it wasn't an EAM.

We need to contact Washington immediately.

Protocols have been established.

Given to us by our commander -in -chief, there would be a clear -cut violation

of those orders. For all we know, that was a message to terminate the launch.

Now I'm ordering you to get on that phone. Sir, I am the combat commander of

this facility.

No one of any rank has authority over me in this situation.

He's right, Colonel.

Regulations dictate that your status is as an observer.

The MCCC has complete autonomy.

It's not up to you, me, or anyone here. The decision has been made for us.

Major?

A moment of confidence?

What

is

it, Agent Parker?

A short time ago, the North Koreans launched an ICBM. That's why you were

alert. The missile was unarmed, test only.

Really?

President Maxwell absolutely confirmed that.

Conflict is over. I know the intel.

That was an EAM to abort.

And I'm the tooth fairy.

Look, you've been extensively schooled in nuclear warfare.

You've studied the situation many times. You know how precarious these

procedures are. I'm a guest, Parker.

You were in the service. Yeah, I feel.

Then you of all people should know that direct orders aren't open to

interpretation. We're talking about the unnecessary deployment of a nuclear

weapon here. I know exactly what we're talking about.

I'm trying not to think about my wife and my kid right now.

I don't like it any more than you do. It would be irresponsible for us.

Irresponsible would be disobeying orders.

I've been sworn to protect our democracy, and that is exactly what I

do. My orders are clear.

Think about what you're doing here, Major. I have.

For more than a few years. This conversation is over, Agent Parker.

Is there anything I should be aware of, Major?

Apparently Mr. Parker shares your sentiments.

Initiate fueling of the missiles.

Missile fueling in progress, sir.

Conundrum. Hand over the phone, sir.

Sir, communications breach.

Agent Parker, this is a violation of U .S. military code. You are not permitted

external communications of any kind under present conditions. Major, we

have time for this. We have more important issues at hand. Colonel,

This is difficult, but you leave me no choice.

Put him in lockup.

Tell me the launch was terminated.

No, it wasn't.

You've got to stop it. This whole thing is a big mistake.

What do you know that we don't?

Why were you sent here?

That communication was a proper EAM.

The NSA sent me here specifically to make sure you received that abort

I hold a level Q security clearance.

It doesn't get any higher than that.

If anyone would have classified intel about what's going on around here, It

would be me. With all due respect, Colonel, you know as well as I do that

a great military leader, sometimes you need to follow your gut.

What makes you think that my gut tells me to believe you?

Came here to talk to me, didn't you?

Something inside you must be telling you this is wrong. Look, if that missile is

deployed, North Korea is going to retaliate. Without question, the world

thrown into nuclear holocaust. It all starts right here, right now, with you.

Unfortunately, I'm not in command of this base.

Major Garcia has control.

He won't if we work together.

It's your call.

Get under him, sir. Frank!

Wyoming never got that EAM stand down in the last timeline, and they're not

getting it now.

There's some kind of communication glitch. They're going to let that bird

matter what.

You've got to resend that EAM.

We have many times. Their communication system is completely shut down.

Damn. All right, okay.

Look, I need you to call in an airstrike on this silo.

Are you nuts? You want us to bomb one of our own bases?

The NSA will never agree to that, Frank. It's the only option. This place has to

be immobilized.

Frank, if we do that, you may not believe me. I don't see any other way.

We'll do what we can.

Yes, Colonel.

If we briefly rescind the security alert, we can reestablish communications

Washington. I'm going to pretend that you didn't say that.

You could be court -martialed for even suggesting a security breach at this

time.

I must insist. I cannot maintain my command with your constant interference.

I'm ordering you to leave this room now. You are way out of your league, Garcia.

Leave this control room while I will have you forcibly removed, sir.

Frank's request for an airstrike. They feel his mental state is severely

unbalanced. They're not trusting any of his intel. They'll do nothing of the

kind based on his recommendations.

Look, I know Frank is not the straightest arrow. I'm not gonna argue

when it comes to his mission, Frank does not mess around.

I mean, in a situation like this, there is nobody I would trust more than Frank

Parker.

Any thoughts?

We've got an F -117 on the premises.

We could have it airborne in a few minutes.

Let's make it happen.

Lieutenant,

this situation is getting down to the wire.

I need a straight answer.

Do you feel confident that Major Garcia is making the right decision?

Permission to speak freely, sir?

Please.

At this juncture, no, I'm not.

And this is something I sure as hell don't want to be wrong about.

Then come with me.

It's good to see you guys. Fighting the clock. We need to get to the control

room. Go to the communications bay. Do everything you can to retrieve that EAM.

Lock everyone out if you have to.

You got it. Ready to make a little history?

Your intel better be flawless.

I'm putting my entire career in your hands. It is. I guarantee it. Let's go.

Oh, by the way, I called in an airstrike on this silo. It may or may not happen.

Insert missile keys.

It was

up

to me. I take that key and shove it down your throat.

But regulations stipulate that both fire control offices must simultaneously

activate the system. Insert that key.

Do it now!

Do it!

Fueling of missile complete.

Awaiting launch initiation.

Fueling of missile complete.

Awaiting... Inserted.

On my count.

Initiate systems.

On.

Three.

Two.

Stop what you're doing! Major, I've taken control of this facility.

That ICBM stays in its silo. Do you people have any idea what you're doing?

is treason! You should hope we're right. If we're not, there's going to be a lot

more to worry about than just a court -martial, believe me.

Lieutenant Rogers, take it to DEFCON 4.

Colonel! Major, you're coming with me. No, I don't think so.

It's a really hard war.

Gotta get this bird in the air.

I need a damage check right now. Check all systems.

Well, hopefully we used enough firepower to disable the missiles themselves.

Let's pray we were successful.

Yeah, but for Frank's sake, not too successful.

No other way in there. Can we get to the silo itself?

It won't be easy.

We can.

Lead the way, Kern.

Will you still be able to deploy?

I think so, sir.

Carry on.

Gentlemen.

We are at war.

Today is the day that we've all been training for.

Follow my lead.

Sergeant? Sir, this civilian is not authorized for this area.

Sergeant, is your arm broken?

We don't have much time.

They'll know this door's been accessed.

System check complete.

Vessel ready for launch.

On my count.

Initiate systems.

On.

Three.

Two.

One.

Three minutes to launch.

Major, we've got a problem.

Colonel Beekman and Parker are in the tunnel. They're headed for the silos.

They're going to try to manhandle the Dartmouth South.

Woo. Incoming emergency action message.

Damn,

this is big.

How much time's left?

Minutes. But the warhead won't detonate until it reaches its target.

Oh, good. So we'll just be incinerated by the rocket launchers instead. Well,

we can help it.

Disarm the warheads first.

Then the ignition circuitry for the first stage motor.

You're going to need to use both hands to do this while I read the codes.

Be precise.

If we make a mistake and it's not all over, we don't have the time. Oh, great.

No pressure there.

Repeat after me.

Alpha, seven.

Alpha, seven.

Where's Major Garcia?

Delta 9, Delta.

Get out of here, Parker.

I said get out!

Major, the warhead's been disabled. We've almost done the same thing to the

motor. If you don't let us continue, in about a minute we're all going to be

toast.

You don't think I know what's at stake here?

I am trying to do the right thing!

We all are, Major.

Major Garcia, stop! I got the order. I just received it from Washington.

The message is authentic.

I concur.

We're at DEFCON 4, everyone.

Come on, Carl.

X -ray. X -ray. Four. Four. Three. Three. Bravo.

Bravo.

Charlie.

Charlie.

Bravo.

You owe me a drink.

Frank? Yeah?

Oh, man.

I've spoken to the panel.

They're still incensed with your juvenile behavior.

That email managed to rile every member.

However, based on your success in Wyoming, they're willing to forego.

Severe disciplinary action. They merely slapped you with a temporary suspension

of duty, effective immediately.

Thank you, sir.

Sir.

Does that mean I get a couple days off?

I think it does, Frank.

I heard someone told the panel that Frank suffered a concussion during a

backstep drill and could not be held fully responsible for that email he

True?

I wouldn't know.

Well, I think he did the right thing.

But I do think Frank needs to cut down his drinking.

You're absolutely right.

I have a plan. You want in on it?

Sure.

You get a baseball bat.

I'll get a taser gun from security.

Then we'll enlist Ramsey's help. And we can wait until he's in one of those

hungover stupors and he's really vulnerable.

Exactly.

Major Garcia, do you understand all the charges that have been leveled against

you by this body?

Yes, sir.

I do.

Any comments before we render a decision, Colonel?

Yes, sir.

I wish to remind this board that Major Garcia did everything he was trained to

do, right down to the absolute letter of silo protocol.

When DEFCON 2 is reached, the missile combat crew commander answers to only

man, the President of the United States.

Give us a moment.

You're a fine soldier, Major.

It would be my honor to serve with you anytime, anywhere.

Thank you, sir.

You dropped the charges.

Agent Parker.

What are you doing here?

I had a little time off. Figured I'd collect on that drink you owe me. Oh.

Now this place on K Street, where all us officers go.

Great. It's a call.

The silo.

Oh, you gotta be kidding.