9. In Extremis — Episode — Without a Trace

9. In Extremis

The team looks into the disappearance of a Saudi Arabian medical intern, Dr. Anwar Samir, who goes missing following a disagreement with his superior and the rejection of a marriage proposal by his girlfriend. When Martin begins to suspect Samir might have links to terrorism, Jack is forced to bring in the Joint Terrorist Task Force to investigate. But it quickly becomes apparent that Martin is more concerned with impressing his superiors than uncovering the truth.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

Anwar Samir, a doctor of Saudi Arabian descent, goes missing from the hospital where he works. There is speculation that he may be involved in terrorist activities and Jack calls in help from a specialist squad. The team attempt to handle the case from a neutral perspective, while balancing the young doctor's future career against the potential for terrorist action. Ultimately, it is revealed that Anwar was trying to prevent the bombing of a hospital, perpetrated by someone he once considered a friend, and is killed by the FBI while trying to evacuate the hospital, on the go-ahead of Jack.

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