Profile: Michelle Dessler

made by jainaj@LJ Michelle Dessler is a fictional character played by Reiko Aylesworth on the television series, 24. She was Jack Bauer's (Keifer Sutherland) closest and most trusted female ally at the Counter-Terrorist Unit (CTU), as well as one of his closest friends outside of work. She was married to Tony Almeida (Carlos Bernard), another CTU agent, and their tumultuous yet passionate romance was well documented throughout seasons two to five of the said show.

made by jainaj@LJ Michelle first appeared in the second season as an Internet Protocol Manager in the Los Angeles Branch of CTU. In subsequent storylines, she is seen to have held positions as Chief of Staff and Acting Special Agent in Charge at CTU Los Angeles, and Associate Special Agent in Charge at Division.

made by jainaj@LJ Michelle appears with Tony in the first episode of Season 5. They appear to be happy and starting up a new security company. Michelle decides to go to CTU to help with the investigation of Palmer's assassination. However, when she unlocks her car it explodes, killing her. Tony runs out and cradles her lifeless body as the car explodes again, injuring him.

Source: Wikipedia entry on Michelle Dessler. Icons from Jainaj @ LJ. Original written content coming soon!