1 00:00:01,711 --> 00:00:05,423 I want a declaration, Roger. So we can send them in. 2 00:00:05,506 --> 00:00:06,591 But madam president... 3 00:00:06,674 --> 00:00:08,676 I have the guard, fema and the epa 4 00:00:08,759 --> 00:00:11,345 mobilised and waiting on the outskirts of that town. 5 00:00:11,429 --> 00:00:13,181 I just got off the phone with the refinery. 6 00:00:13,264 --> 00:00:16,225 The leak is well on its way to burning off. 7 00:00:16,309 --> 00:00:19,228 My understanding is that the air quality is dangerous. 8 00:00:19,645 --> 00:00:23,107 The levels are somewhat elevated, yes, but the winds are in our favour. 9 00:00:23,191 --> 00:00:26,402 And subject to change. That's how wind works. 10 00:00:26,485 --> 00:00:28,696 This will all be over in a day or two, 11 00:00:28,779 --> 00:00:31,073 the idea of keeping these families out of their homes... 12 00:00:31,157 --> 00:00:33,201 This is a prudent precaution, 13 00:00:33,284 --> 00:00:35,786 and on my watch, that's what I want to happen. 14 00:00:35,870 --> 00:00:37,914 I don't think we should exaggerate the situation. 15 00:00:41,042 --> 00:00:43,362 Do you remember where you were on election night, governor? 16 00:00:44,921 --> 00:00:49,258 Because I do. You were going to lose. 17 00:00:49,759 --> 00:00:53,471 Statistically, there is no reason you should have won. 18 00:00:57,058 --> 00:00:59,411 Keep the phone away from your mouth while you're thinking, governor. 19 00:00:59,435 --> 00:01:02,271 I can hear you breathing. 20 00:01:02,355 --> 00:01:04,106 Yes. 21 00:01:05,775 --> 00:01:09,320 I do believe I need to declare a state of emergency. 22 00:01:11,697 --> 00:01:14,617 Of course, it's your call. 23 00:01:14,700 --> 00:01:19,830 And I assure you, you will have the full support of the federal government. 24 00:01:21,332 --> 00:01:24,710 I promised myself I wouldn't be like him. 25 00:01:24,794 --> 00:01:27,797 That was textbook Francis, wasn't it? 26 00:01:27,880 --> 00:01:31,550 But he handed me over to them like a shaker of salt. 27 00:01:31,634 --> 00:01:34,929 And now, they won't let go. 28 00:01:35,012 --> 00:01:37,932 This is a wound of their own making. 29 00:01:40,893 --> 00:01:43,229 Mr vice president? 30 00:01:45,314 --> 00:01:46,357 Yeah. Come in. 31 00:01:50,361 --> 00:01:51,696 Do you need a moment, sir? 32 00:01:51,779 --> 00:01:55,825 No, no, what is it? 33 00:02:00,454 --> 00:02:02,331 Okay. 34 00:02:05,126 --> 00:02:07,628 Governor? 35 00:03:43,557 --> 00:03:45,059 They said it was fine. 36 00:03:45,142 --> 00:03:48,938 It smelled like rotten eggs and trash. That's all. 37 00:03:49,021 --> 00:03:50,940 You could smell it coming out of the faucet. 38 00:03:51,440 --> 00:03:54,860 And then my son, his nose started to bleed, and I thought... 39 00:03:54,944 --> 00:03:57,488 Where is your little boy right now? 40 00:03:57,571 --> 00:04:00,616 He's in triage with his mom. 41 00:04:00,699 --> 00:04:04,495 - He's my heart, that little guy. - No, I know. I know. 42 00:04:04,578 --> 00:04:06,163 But, ma'am, if I may, 43 00:04:06,247 --> 00:04:08,374 you have to tell us. Is this real, or not? 44 00:04:08,457 --> 00:04:11,419 Because at first, they said that we don't need to evacuate, 45 00:04:11,502 --> 00:04:12,729 and then all of a sudden, that we should. 46 00:04:12,753 --> 00:04:15,440 I want you to know everything is going to be all right. I promise you. 47 00:04:15,464 --> 00:04:18,217 We were relying on that plant to keep us informed. 48 00:04:18,300 --> 00:04:22,388 Sir, you and your safety is the most important thing. 49 00:04:22,471 --> 00:04:26,225 In fact, all of the families of bellport, 50 00:04:26,308 --> 00:04:28,853 nothing else matters. 51 00:04:28,936 --> 00:04:31,439 I want to give my thanks to governor olmstead 52 00:04:31,522 --> 00:04:33,774 for his quick and decisive act this morning 53 00:04:33,858 --> 00:04:35,943 in declaring a state of emergency. 54 00:04:36,444 --> 00:04:40,906 We have fema, we have epa, the Ohio national guard. 55 00:04:40,990 --> 00:04:42,908 They're all here. 56 00:04:42,992 --> 00:04:45,870 No one should ever feel unsafe... 57 00:04:46,871 --> 00:04:49,457 In her own home. 58 00:04:49,540 --> 00:04:52,751 - And how is it you have no idea, Mark? - It doesn't matter. 59 00:04:52,835 --> 00:04:56,464 It does matter. It speaks to this untenable arrangement. 60 00:04:56,547 --> 00:04:59,091 Later, lsaid. Let's stay focused on our response. 61 00:04:59,175 --> 00:05:00,944 She was all set to sign the bill this morning. 62 00:05:00,968 --> 00:05:03,029 We had photographers, a press pool waiting, the whole thing. 63 00:05:03,053 --> 00:05:04,156 But she didn't sign it, did she? 64 00:05:04,180 --> 00:05:05,848 I'm on my way there now. 65 00:05:05,931 --> 00:05:09,518 Because she was too busy manufacturing an emergency out of nothing. 66 00:05:09,602 --> 00:05:12,062 Look, let's not forget who escalated this, okay? 67 00:05:12,146 --> 00:05:13,230 Excuse me? 68 00:05:13,314 --> 00:05:16,942 If we're working together, bill, I need to be included in every decision. 69 00:05:17,151 --> 00:05:20,821 - Every one. - This conversation's over. 70 00:05:20,905 --> 00:05:22,531 For god's sakes. 71 00:05:22,615 --> 00:05:24,283 I'll join Annette in bel/port. 72 00:05:24,366 --> 00:05:27,495 No, you won't. One of you showing up on site is bad enough. 73 00:05:27,745 --> 00:05:29,413 Annette, call me back. 74 00:05:31,332 --> 00:05:33,918 Mark? Mark, are you still there? 75 00:05:35,127 --> 00:05:36,420 Yes. 76 00:05:36,504 --> 00:05:40,883 Let me talk to him. I'll circle back. 77 00:05:52,436 --> 00:05:53,771 Hello, everyone. 78 00:05:55,022 --> 00:05:57,024 My name is Kelsey Stewart. 79 00:05:57,107 --> 00:06:01,111 I am the deputy press secretary, and I will be taking your questions today. 80 00:06:02,321 --> 00:06:03,531 Sarah. 81 00:06:03,614 --> 00:06:04,990 Is it true that governor olmstead 82 00:06:05,074 --> 00:06:07,535 was resistant to declaring a state of emergency? 83 00:06:07,618 --> 00:06:10,162 The governor did declare a state of emergency 84 00:06:10,246 --> 00:06:11,372 and the white house concurs. 85 00:06:11,539 --> 00:06:14,708 Something very wrong happened in that plant. Yes. 86 00:06:14,792 --> 00:06:17,211 Arcas has been slow to provide any details 87 00:06:17,378 --> 00:06:19,338 when it comes to the leak and explosion. 88 00:06:19,421 --> 00:06:21,233 Not to mention the two lives lost in the accident. 89 00:06:21,257 --> 00:06:23,467 Well, have they been cooperating with the white house? 90 00:06:23,551 --> 00:06:25,177 Now that the president is on the ground, 91 00:06:25,261 --> 00:06:29,306 it seems that, yes, they have been more agreeable. 92 00:06:29,390 --> 00:06:31,725 That's not the real question, though. 93 00:06:31,809 --> 00:06:33,185 Somebody might want to ask, 94 00:06:33,269 --> 00:06:35,396 where is Shepherd unlimited in all of this? 95 00:06:35,479 --> 00:06:36,897 The arcas refinery 96 00:06:36,981 --> 00:06:38,741 is a subsidiary of the family's conglomerate. 97 00:06:38,816 --> 00:06:40,818 Are you saying that the Shepherds are 98 00:06:40,901 --> 00:06:43,571 personally aware of problems at the plant? 99 00:06:43,654 --> 00:06:47,032 Who is responsible and how, is all the white house and the president 100 00:06:47,116 --> 00:06:49,493 are trying to find out at this point. 101 00:06:50,369 --> 00:06:53,789 Will this have any effect on the regulatory bill on the president's desk? 102 00:06:53,872 --> 00:06:57,543 The president will be speaking on that shortly. Marcus? 103 00:06:57,626 --> 00:07:00,379 Was the president planning to divorce the former president 104 00:07:00,796 --> 00:07:02,590 in the days leading up to his death? 105 00:07:06,427 --> 00:07:08,053 Let's... 106 00:07:08,137 --> 00:07:10,306 - Mr vice president. - Morning, everyone. 107 00:07:10,389 --> 00:07:12,975 I hope miss Stewart won't mind me taking a couple of questions. 108 00:07:13,058 --> 00:07:14,935 Mr vice president! Mr vice president! 109 00:07:15,019 --> 00:07:16,729 Mr vice president, one question. 110 00:07:16,812 --> 00:07:18,480 Marcus, who's your source? 111 00:07:18,564 --> 00:07:21,233 - Unnamed officials. - Nope. We don't do that any more. 112 00:07:21,525 --> 00:07:23,527 We need names. You have a name? 113 00:07:23,611 --> 00:07:26,614 I mean really, where do you get this? 114 00:07:26,697 --> 00:07:30,117 The former president spent his last night alive, 115 00:07:30,200 --> 00:07:31,845 next to his wife in the white house. Period. 116 00:07:31,869 --> 00:07:35,289 As for bellport, let's not jump to conclusions 117 00:07:35,372 --> 00:07:36,932 before all the facts are in. What else? 118 00:07:37,833 --> 00:07:40,753 We're still going door-to-door, but it's really a precaution. 119 00:07:40,836 --> 00:07:42,254 Are there enough beds? 120 00:07:42,338 --> 00:07:45,549 We have a few church basements, and the local jail if we need more. 121 00:07:45,633 --> 00:07:48,761 Whatever hydrogen sulphide there is left in the air is already dissipating. 122 00:07:48,844 --> 00:07:51,156 In a day or two, people will be back, sleeping in their own beds. 123 00:07:51,180 --> 00:07:54,391 You have to understand, madam president, 124 00:07:54,475 --> 00:07:58,020 most everyone overreacts when it comes to chemicals. 125 00:07:58,103 --> 00:07:59,855 We have years of experience... 126 00:07:59,938 --> 00:08:01,565 And the men who died in the accident? 127 00:08:01,649 --> 00:08:05,194 That's tragic, of course. They were valued employees. 128 00:08:05,277 --> 00:08:08,322 Members of the community. There's no way to replace them. 129 00:08:08,405 --> 00:08:11,533 - And bill Shepherd? - Yes? 130 00:08:11,617 --> 00:08:13,661 Have you heard from him? 131 00:08:13,744 --> 00:08:16,914 I've kept him informed, as well as all of our partners. 132 00:08:16,997 --> 00:08:18,332 Bill called me directly. 133 00:08:18,415 --> 00:08:22,127 They're ready to do whatever's needed. They're important to bellport. 134 00:08:22,211 --> 00:08:24,931 They built the local stadium. Even this gymnasium. They contribute... 135 00:08:24,963 --> 00:08:28,217 No, I'm well aware of the family's philanthropy. That wasn't the question. 136 00:08:28,300 --> 00:08:32,221 Yes, mr Shepherd has been monitoring the situation closely. 137 00:08:32,346 --> 00:08:34,682 I would like to tour the area. 138 00:08:36,517 --> 00:08:39,561 Is that a problem, governor? 139 00:08:39,645 --> 00:08:43,023 No, no, not to my understanding. 140 00:08:43,107 --> 00:08:47,069 I was hoping to get you over to where we set up our triage. 141 00:08:47,152 --> 00:08:50,698 - It might be best if we stick to... - I'd actually like to see it for myself. 142 00:08:50,781 --> 00:08:53,242 Unless, of course, you tell me othenlvise? 143 00:08:53,325 --> 00:08:55,994 No, of course not. 144 00:09:02,209 --> 00:09:06,046 The guard marks the doors of the evacuees. 145 00:09:07,381 --> 00:09:09,383 Pretty standard procedure. 146 00:09:10,968 --> 00:09:14,596 Stop the car. I think I see someone. 147 00:09:14,680 --> 00:09:17,015 Stop the car. 148 00:09:17,099 --> 00:09:19,852 Madam president, we'll have someone circle back. 149 00:09:19,935 --> 00:09:22,062 Stop the car, now. 150 00:09:30,738 --> 00:09:32,740 Damn it. 151 00:09:32,823 --> 00:09:36,493 - Is she safe? - Nothing is 100% safe. 152 00:09:51,925 --> 00:09:53,969 Hello? Anyone here? 153 00:10:18,494 --> 00:10:19,953 The boy could have lost an eye. 154 00:10:20,037 --> 00:10:21,181 That's not how we treat people. 155 00:10:21,205 --> 00:10:22,974 - How could she? - My god, Elizabeth, stop it. 156 00:10:22,998 --> 00:10:25,751 - Am I raising a daughter, or an animal? - They're the animals! 157 00:10:25,834 --> 00:10:27,979 - The way they attacked her. - Of course, take her side. 158 00:10:28,003 --> 00:10:31,381 Of course! It's time she learned about the world. 159 00:10:31,465 --> 00:10:35,469 Pretty girls have a responsibility to their beauty. 160 00:10:35,552 --> 00:10:40,390 I'll bet she dared those boys. Shame on her. 161 00:10:40,474 --> 00:10:43,811 Why can't you just do as you're told? 162 00:10:44,561 --> 00:10:45,813 Why, indeed? 163 00:10:45,896 --> 00:10:48,857 Madam president? Madam president? 164 00:10:52,152 --> 00:10:57,991 Madam president, might be best if we head back. 165 00:10:58,075 --> 00:11:00,994 So, the house is safe? 166 00:11:08,377 --> 00:11:11,088 Drink it, then. 167 00:11:17,302 --> 00:11:19,596 I thought so. 168 00:11:40,617 --> 00:11:43,537 - But what am I agreeing to? - I can read it for you. 169 00:11:43,620 --> 00:11:47,457 I can read. And, what's this for? 170 00:11:47,541 --> 00:11:50,669 That lets the app figure out how we can be the most helpful. 171 00:11:50,752 --> 00:11:52,713 It can be tailored to your specific needs. 172 00:11:52,796 --> 00:11:54,172 We want to keep you informed. 173 00:11:54,256 --> 00:11:57,259 We want you to know what happens before it happens. 174 00:11:57,342 --> 00:11:59,136 You can't trust the government to do that. 175 00:11:59,219 --> 00:12:01,513 - Hello, my name is Seth Grayson. - Nice to meet you. 176 00:12:01,597 --> 00:12:04,516 I'm with Shepherd freedom foundation, can I talk to you for a second? 177 00:12:04,600 --> 00:12:05,767 Yeah. Sure thing. 178 00:12:05,851 --> 00:12:09,229 I was looking at the pamphlet, saying just put in... 179 00:12:14,693 --> 00:12:17,070 It's the president. 180 00:12:41,219 --> 00:12:42,971 Madam president. 181 00:12:43,889 --> 00:12:47,309 Whose idea was it? To leave it on his bed? 182 00:12:47,392 --> 00:12:50,562 Not here. 183 00:12:50,646 --> 00:12:54,024 The Shepherd freedom foundation is here to help. 184 00:12:54,107 --> 00:12:58,195 The federal government is here to help you. 185 00:12:58,278 --> 00:12:59,821 Yes, madam president. 186 00:12:59,905 --> 00:13:03,867 The only way america's problems will be solved is through alliances 187 00:13:03,951 --> 00:13:07,412 between government and private industry, each doing its part. 188 00:13:10,374 --> 00:13:12,167 The commander-in-chief and I go way back. 189 00:13:12,250 --> 00:13:16,088 We do. And I know I have the full cooperation from the Shepherd family. 190 00:13:16,171 --> 00:13:20,342 The blatant disregard for human life exhibited by companies like arcas... 191 00:13:20,425 --> 00:13:23,553 Arcas is committed to the safety of its workers. 192 00:13:23,637 --> 00:13:27,683 And with the help of the right kind of legislation, 193 00:13:27,766 --> 00:13:28,809 like the future act. 194 00:13:28,892 --> 00:13:31,395 Which is under review at the moment. 195 00:13:31,478 --> 00:13:34,773 Until then, I am hereby moving 196 00:13:34,856 --> 00:13:38,944 the epa's criminal investigative division into the Pentagon, 197 00:13:39,027 --> 00:13:43,448 where it will enjoy the forces and the resources of our military. 198 00:13:43,532 --> 00:13:46,493 And they will investigate this disaster. 199 00:13:46,576 --> 00:13:49,955 I swear on my husband's grave, I will find out what happened here. 200 00:13:51,456 --> 00:13:54,418 Thank you for your support. 201 00:13:55,627 --> 00:13:57,879 I wanted to leave it on your bed. 202 00:14:03,093 --> 00:14:05,470 Don't be thick, thick I can't use. 203 00:14:05,554 --> 00:14:07,139 But did she actually ask for a divorce? 204 00:14:07,222 --> 00:14:08,265 As if that matters. 205 00:14:08,348 --> 00:14:10,475 And if I'm asked to justify the question? 206 00:14:10,559 --> 00:14:13,979 It was justified the moment they didn't have an answer. 207 00:14:14,062 --> 00:14:15,439 The last thing the president wants 208 00:14:15,522 --> 00:14:17,274 is to be talking about the former president. 209 00:14:17,357 --> 00:14:18,525 Let me ask you this. 210 00:14:18,608 --> 00:14:19,860 How did your mother feel 211 00:14:19,943 --> 00:14:21,987 when the president yanked her hand away like that? 212 00:14:22,070 --> 00:14:24,489 That's none of your goddamn business, Marcus. 213 00:14:28,410 --> 00:14:30,930 - "Recoil"? Is that the word that you... - Yeah, that's what I see. 214 00:14:30,954 --> 00:14:31,997 - Are you kidding me? - No. 215 00:14:32,080 --> 00:14:35,125 Are we really gonna waste time dissecting a gesture between two women? 216 00:14:35,208 --> 00:14:37,502 Nora's right. I was there. There wasn't a recoil. 217 00:14:37,586 --> 00:14:38,706 I gotta agree with Tom here. 218 00:14:38,754 --> 00:14:41,190 For me, it's Annette Shepherd sort of manhandling the president 219 00:14:41,214 --> 00:14:44,051 and, as a sign of victory, and then I detect a flinch. 220 00:14:44,134 --> 00:14:47,345 - A slight flinch, then recoil. - Recoil? I mean... 221 00:14:47,429 --> 00:14:50,432 She's trying to separate herself from the primary source of funding 222 00:14:50,515 --> 00:14:53,769 for what was to be the Francis j. Unden/vood foundation. 223 00:14:53,852 --> 00:14:54,978 This is about culpability. 224 00:14:55,062 --> 00:14:57,981 She went to bel/port to hold those responsible accountable. 225 00:14:58,065 --> 00:15:01,234 Companies like Shepherd unlimited have been hamstrung. 226 00:15:01,318 --> 00:15:03,570 And that's why this bill on her desk is so important. 227 00:15:03,653 --> 00:15:06,448 Legislation means nothing without proper enforcement. 228 00:15:06,531 --> 00:15:10,619 Weaponising the epa is wrong-headed. And it does nothing to make plants... 229 00:15:10,702 --> 00:15:13,288 Instead of ascribing negative motives to her every action, 230 00:15:13,371 --> 00:15:14,664 why can't we just accept 231 00:15:14,748 --> 00:15:17,876 that president unden/vood was out there being presidential? 232 00:15:17,959 --> 00:15:21,046 She put the fear of god into you and your new friends, mr Grayson. 233 00:15:21,129 --> 00:15:23,381 Being "presidential" means signing the bill, 234 00:15:23,465 --> 00:15:26,760 - and modernising antiquated regulations. - As if you would know. 235 00:15:27,511 --> 00:15:28,804 What's that supposed to mean? 236 00:15:28,887 --> 00:15:31,973 Her husband, whose administration you were a part of was... 237 00:15:32,057 --> 00:15:34,893 Was in the midst of setting up a philanthropic foundation. 238 00:15:34,976 --> 00:15:36,770 Her husband was about to be indicted. 239 00:15:36,853 --> 00:15:38,605 Excuse me? There wasn't even a grand jury. 240 00:15:38,688 --> 00:15:41,024 I have it on good authority he was about to be indicted, 241 00:15:41,108 --> 00:15:42,734 and she was about to pardon him. 242 00:15:42,818 --> 00:15:46,530 But she also wanted a divorce. To save herself distance herself 243 00:15:46,613 --> 00:15:50,325 because, come on. Are you telling me she knew nothing of what he was up to? 244 00:15:50,408 --> 00:15:51,451 If he was guilty, 245 00:15:51,535 --> 00:15:52,637 - she was guilty. - Tom? Tom, 246 00:15:52,661 --> 00:15:55,381 I have great respect for you, and the work you've done at the herald. 247 00:15:55,455 --> 00:15:59,334 But are you even capable of defining her on her own terms? 248 00:15:59,417 --> 00:16:01,437 Well, I'm sorry. One minute, she's playing the grieving widow, 249 00:16:01,461 --> 00:16:02,939 and the next, she's riding on the coattails... 250 00:16:02,963 --> 00:16:05,632 - Case in point. - This may be an unseemly thing to say, 251 00:16:06,216 --> 00:16:08,844 but it's quite possible her husband's death 252 00:16:08,927 --> 00:16:11,638 was the president's lucky day. 253 00:16:13,014 --> 00:16:17,310 You can say whatever you want in here. Whatever you're feeling, thinking. 254 00:16:17,394 --> 00:16:20,397 I'm questioning your ability. 255 00:16:20,480 --> 00:16:22,899 My ability? 256 00:16:22,983 --> 00:16:28,405 To tell the difference between justifiable paranoia and... 257 00:16:28,488 --> 00:16:30,115 Do you use the word any more? 258 00:16:30,198 --> 00:16:33,076 "Madness?" 259 00:16:33,160 --> 00:16:37,998 - What do you feel paranoid about? - Myself, maybe. 260 00:16:39,708 --> 00:16:43,211 Why we do what we do, and for who? 261 00:16:44,963 --> 00:16:50,427 Who's more evil, doctor, the taskmaster or the tasked? 262 00:16:50,510 --> 00:16:54,890 Do you feel like Francis undennood betrayed you? 263 00:16:54,973 --> 00:16:57,642 I guess I'm wondering who betrayed him. 264 00:16:57,726 --> 00:16:58,810 Who do you think? 265 00:16:59,561 --> 00:17:01,229 You? 266 00:17:05,525 --> 00:17:09,613 I don't know if these sessions are helping me any more. 267 00:17:11,615 --> 00:17:13,617 Why are you trying to drug me up, doctor? 268 00:17:13,700 --> 00:17:15,410 I think you should consider it. 269 00:17:15,493 --> 00:17:18,622 Clozapine? You must know what that does to a person. 270 00:17:18,705 --> 00:17:20,874 They're a new class of antipsychotics, Doug. 271 00:17:20,957 --> 00:17:26,463 The side effects are not as sensational as some of the older ones. 272 00:17:26,546 --> 00:17:28,506 You don't have to suffer like this. 273 00:17:28,590 --> 00:17:29,758 No. From my understanding, 274 00:17:29,841 --> 00:17:31,721 the side effects themselves can make you look... 275 00:17:32,302 --> 00:17:36,514 And again, I'm asking you if you use the word, "mad". 276 00:17:39,976 --> 00:17:43,021 - Are you fucking kidding me? - Pardon? 277 00:17:43,104 --> 00:17:44,498 You're gonna talk to me about side effects, 278 00:17:44,522 --> 00:17:45,833 while you look at your fucking clock? 279 00:17:45,857 --> 00:17:47,692 No, you're right. I'm sorry. 280 00:17:47,776 --> 00:17:50,153 We're gonna have to take this up tomorrow afternoon. 281 00:17:50,237 --> 00:17:52,572 This is a much bigger conversation. 282 00:17:56,451 --> 00:17:59,412 No, I'm talking, now. 283 00:18:00,664 --> 00:18:04,209 - I'm sorry, but your time is up. - I don't give a fuck about the time. 284 00:18:04,292 --> 00:18:08,380 Mr stamper. I'm glad that you finally decided to take advantage 285 00:18:08,463 --> 00:18:11,091 of your time here, but you know the rules. 286 00:18:11,174 --> 00:18:14,594 - I'm not going anywhere. - Mr stamper, please. 287 00:18:14,678 --> 00:18:17,722 I don't want to have to call someone, but I will. 288 00:18:21,393 --> 00:18:23,228 This is bullshit. 289 00:18:33,363 --> 00:18:35,782 Your uncle is not happy. 290 00:18:35,865 --> 00:18:37,701 Are you aware of how many of your sentences 291 00:18:37,784 --> 00:18:40,203 - start with you quoting him? - He's right. 292 00:18:40,287 --> 00:18:43,081 - This circus backfired. - I thought you were wonderful. 293 00:18:43,164 --> 00:18:46,042 Well, your uncle thinks we've made a bad situation worse. 294 00:18:46,126 --> 00:18:47,836 Now, I'm the face of this thing. 295 00:18:47,919 --> 00:18:50,046 Which we will use to our advantage. 296 00:18:50,130 --> 00:18:52,799 She called us out by name. 297 00:18:52,882 --> 00:18:56,511 We can spin it any way we want. Work the congress. 298 00:18:56,594 --> 00:18:59,055 Even if she vetoes the bill, they can override it. 299 00:18:59,764 --> 00:19:03,768 - She overreacted. - And it made a fool of me. 300 00:19:03,852 --> 00:19:07,439 I'm telling you, you won. 301 00:19:07,522 --> 00:19:08,940 She thinks she did. 302 00:19:09,024 --> 00:19:12,986 I know that expression, trust me. 303 00:19:13,069 --> 00:19:17,532 She can't decide if she's lady Macbeth or Macbeth. 304 00:19:17,615 --> 00:19:18,815 Your uncle takes it from here. 305 00:19:18,867 --> 00:19:22,579 No. This isn't personal for me, not like it is for you and uncle bill. 306 00:19:22,662 --> 00:19:26,666 You know he hates the spotlight, for any of us. 307 00:19:26,750 --> 00:19:29,836 Prefers an old school way of dealing with things. 308 00:19:29,919 --> 00:19:32,756 - I... - And don't think you know everything. 309 00:19:32,964 --> 00:19:35,300 Because you don't. 310 00:19:37,010 --> 00:19:39,846 Let me talk to uncle bill. 311 00:19:39,929 --> 00:19:44,434 He's taken a suite at the hay-Adams. Frank's old room. 312 00:19:47,270 --> 00:19:49,397 It's Doug stamper, madam us attorney. 313 00:19:49,481 --> 00:19:51,816 - How did you get this number? - Don't hang up. 314 00:19:51,900 --> 00:19:53,860 The next call I expect is from your lawyer, 315 00:19:53,943 --> 00:19:56,446 - in my office. - You really shouldn't. 316 00:19:56,529 --> 00:20:00,116 - Mr stamper, this is highly... - I'm going to recant. 317 00:20:03,620 --> 00:20:06,623 - Are you there? - Yes. 318 00:20:06,706 --> 00:20:09,292 I'm going to lay out how this is going to go. 319 00:20:09,376 --> 00:20:12,253 And you stop me at any point if I'm wrong. 320 00:20:12,337 --> 00:20:14,589 But I'm going to recant. 321 00:20:14,672 --> 00:20:17,509 Which means that you're going to need a new prosecutor. 322 00:20:17,592 --> 00:20:19,403 Because you're going to have to recuse yourself, 323 00:20:19,427 --> 00:20:22,472 so you can testify against me. 324 00:20:22,555 --> 00:20:25,100 And this call we're on, 325 00:20:25,183 --> 00:20:28,520 is not going to look very good for you. 326 00:20:28,603 --> 00:20:32,148 Anything you say in court will be ruled hearsay. 327 00:20:32,232 --> 00:20:37,779 And the judge, if he's in a good mood, is going to ask for more evidence, 328 00:20:37,862 --> 00:20:42,200 and you and your new prosecutor aren't going to have any. 329 00:20:42,283 --> 00:20:45,245 Et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. 330 00:20:49,457 --> 00:20:53,294 This case isn't going to make your career. 331 00:20:53,461 --> 00:20:58,591 The case that's going change your life is the prosecution of Claire unden/vood. 332 00:21:05,473 --> 00:21:08,560 It's gruesome, what's gone on here. 333 00:21:08,643 --> 00:21:11,146 I checked all the log books myself. 334 00:21:11,229 --> 00:21:13,314 I spoke with the executive housekeeper, 335 00:21:13,398 --> 00:21:15,525 she interviewed the staff. Nobody knows anything. 336 00:21:15,608 --> 00:21:18,486 So, his ring just appeared on his bed by magic? 337 00:21:18,570 --> 00:21:19,904 My feeling is, 338 00:21:19,988 --> 00:21:24,409 it's not the fact of it that we should be focusing on, 339 00:21:24,492 --> 00:21:26,536 but what it means. 340 00:21:26,619 --> 00:21:30,373 Tell me, Mark. What kind of people dig up a man's grave, 341 00:21:30,457 --> 00:21:35,044 and remove a ring from his cold hard finger? 342 00:21:35,128 --> 00:21:38,381 The same people that are generating this drum beat about Francis' pardon 343 00:21:38,465 --> 00:21:40,675 and your divorce. 344 00:21:40,758 --> 00:21:42,886 You are daring them. 345 00:21:42,969 --> 00:21:45,449 You've turned it into a spectacle, and now, they will not stop. 346 00:21:45,513 --> 00:21:49,476 Believe me. These people will not rest. You need to make amends. 347 00:21:49,559 --> 00:21:52,979 For slighting her? For identifying them? 348 00:21:53,062 --> 00:21:55,622 - You have to give them something. - I don't believe in the bill. 349 00:21:55,648 --> 00:21:59,402 Goddamn it. This bill. Are you listening? 350 00:21:59,486 --> 00:22:01,613 Do you want to spend the rest of your presidency 351 00:22:01,696 --> 00:22:06,367 defending your dead husband, defending his deeds? 352 00:22:06,451 --> 00:22:09,454 Because they will make sure that every waking and even sleeping moment 353 00:22:09,537 --> 00:22:13,458 of your time in the white house is about him! 354 00:22:24,969 --> 00:22:27,639 Make amends for the last 100 days. 355 00:22:27,722 --> 00:22:31,059 Then you can have the next four years. 356 00:22:31,142 --> 00:22:34,604 When you present the scholarship at the take aim club this weekend, 357 00:22:34,687 --> 00:22:38,816 Annette Shepherd will be there. She's on the board. They're all donors. 358 00:22:38,900 --> 00:22:43,863 Appear with your old friend, and sign this bill. 359 00:22:46,783 --> 00:22:49,369 You know, I can help you with the Shepherds. 360 00:22:49,452 --> 00:22:51,913 I know how to talk to them. 361 00:22:54,415 --> 00:22:57,293 And please, please explain to me why you thought 362 00:22:57,377 --> 00:23:00,672 putting that elevated intern in front of the press yesterday serves you. 363 00:23:00,755 --> 00:23:03,341 - Because she's honest. - I had Mitch glazer lined up. 364 00:23:03,424 --> 00:23:06,511 - He's got 30 years of... - Because she's not Mitch. 365 00:23:06,594 --> 00:23:08,221 Because I know you pushed out Sean. 366 00:23:08,304 --> 00:23:11,391 Sean jeffries had a hard time telling the truth. 367 00:23:11,474 --> 00:23:14,519 - Your truth? - Yes, the one that keeps you in power. 368 00:23:14,602 --> 00:23:17,480 And now, what? 369 00:23:17,564 --> 00:23:20,441 We've traded his ambition for her naiveté? 370 00:23:20,525 --> 00:23:24,195 I believe her. And so will everyone else. 371 00:23:43,214 --> 00:23:46,259 - I'm sorry, do you need me to... - No, actually, I was looking for you. 372 00:23:46,718 --> 00:23:50,430 I wanted to apologise for yesterday. 373 00:23:50,513 --> 00:23:53,141 No, please, I was happy to have your help. 374 00:23:53,224 --> 00:23:54,309 Okay. 375 00:23:55,435 --> 00:23:58,313 - You know Sean's not coming back, right? - I heard. 376 00:23:58,396 --> 00:24:01,357 The president must see something in you. 377 00:24:01,816 --> 00:24:04,277 What do you think that is? 378 00:24:06,070 --> 00:24:08,531 It was an amazing opportunity. 379 00:24:08,615 --> 00:24:11,576 And I've heard there are some wonderful candidates for the position. 380 00:24:12,827 --> 00:24:15,705 Yeah. Well, until then, 381 00:24:18,708 --> 00:24:21,669 why don't you continue on as acting press secretary. 382 00:24:23,338 --> 00:24:25,131 Of course. Yes, sir. 383 00:24:25,340 --> 00:24:27,884 And thank you and the president. 384 00:24:29,969 --> 00:24:31,721 Do you believe in her, miss Stewart? 385 00:24:32,013 --> 00:24:34,349 I do. 386 00:24:34,432 --> 00:24:37,060 I ask because 387 00:24:37,143 --> 00:24:40,480 I want you to know there are powerful forces out there 388 00:24:40,563 --> 00:24:43,858 that are invested in seeing her fail. 389 00:24:45,485 --> 00:24:48,029 So, you're gonna hear rumours. You're gonna hear innuendos. 390 00:24:48,112 --> 00:24:50,615 You'll need to stick to your talking points. 391 00:24:50,698 --> 00:24:54,911 Not get lured off-track with, what? Salacious questions. 392 00:24:55,161 --> 00:24:57,664 I understand. 393 00:24:57,747 --> 00:25:00,249 Right now, I'm the de facto chief of staff. 394 00:25:00,333 --> 00:25:04,629 So, if you need help or advice, 395 00:25:04,712 --> 00:25:09,342 you know where to find me. Good luck. 396 00:25:09,926 --> 00:25:12,178 Thank you. 397 00:25:20,603 --> 00:25:23,856 There's a fire burning in the valley outside of Los Angeles. 398 00:25:23,940 --> 00:25:28,152 So, the foundation sends volunteers in, we sign them up for the app. 399 00:25:28,236 --> 00:25:30,655 How many signed up in bellport? 400 00:25:30,738 --> 00:25:34,742 In and around the area, like, close to 50,000 phones. 401 00:25:34,826 --> 00:25:38,371 But beside the fires, there's flooding in the panhandle. 402 00:25:38,454 --> 00:25:40,415 It's been raining for days. 403 00:25:40,498 --> 00:25:43,292 There's a pipeline that's burst in north Dakota. 404 00:25:43,376 --> 00:25:45,044 And my nephew came up with this? 405 00:25:45,128 --> 00:25:48,214 Well, it's based on pre-existing technology, 406 00:25:48,297 --> 00:25:49,340 but he saw the potential. 407 00:25:49,424 --> 00:25:52,051 Essentially, they're handing over their phones, 408 00:25:52,135 --> 00:25:53,219 which, as you know, 409 00:25:53,302 --> 00:25:55,722 is basically an extension of the self at this point. 410 00:25:55,805 --> 00:25:59,600 I mean, Duncan calls them the sarcophagi of our souls. 411 00:25:59,684 --> 00:26:01,602 We'll be crawling peoples' phones. 412 00:26:01,936 --> 00:26:05,273 You get to decide what people see, and when. 413 00:26:05,398 --> 00:26:07,650 Did frank take this room because of the view? 414 00:26:10,987 --> 00:26:13,322 Yes, I think he did. 415 00:26:20,705 --> 00:26:23,916 You respected him. 416 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:27,503 - Did you fear him? - Yes. 417 00:26:27,587 --> 00:26:30,465 But you always knew where you stood with him. 418 00:26:30,548 --> 00:26:31,883 And her? 419 00:26:32,508 --> 00:26:35,428 You never know. 420 00:26:39,265 --> 00:26:42,143 Did the workers at the plant sign up for the app? 421 00:26:42,226 --> 00:26:46,606 - Most of them did, yes. - Good. Good. 422 00:26:46,773 --> 00:26:49,192 I'm glad you're working with us, Seth. 423 00:26:49,275 --> 00:26:51,944 Your perspective when it comes to the undennoods, 424 00:26:52,236 --> 00:26:54,405 my nephew... 425 00:26:55,907 --> 00:26:58,034 I appreciate it. 426 00:27:01,537 --> 00:27:05,416 - Retired agents? - They're freelance, now. 427 00:27:05,500 --> 00:27:08,753 Working for nexis securities. A lot of guys do it. 428 00:27:08,920 --> 00:27:10,939 Apparently, these two have been on the ground in gaffney 429 00:27:10,963 --> 00:27:12,340 for the last week or so. 430 00:27:12,423 --> 00:27:15,468 - Hired by whom? - We don't know yet. 431 00:27:15,551 --> 00:27:17,237 But they're making enough so that one of them 432 00:27:17,261 --> 00:27:19,722 just purchased a second home on the chesapeake bay. 433 00:27:21,808 --> 00:27:26,354 They broke into your gaffney residence, ma'am. 434 00:27:26,437 --> 00:27:30,942 What? Where was secret service? And why wasn't I alerted? 435 00:27:31,025 --> 00:27:32,568 Because no one was alerted. 436 00:27:32,735 --> 00:27:36,447 They left it completely untouched, as far as anyone can tell. 437 00:27:38,491 --> 00:27:40,743 How did you know anyone was there, then? 438 00:27:40,827 --> 00:27:42,245 An insomniac neighbour 439 00:27:42,328 --> 00:27:46,874 who spotted the light from a phone screen inside. 440 00:27:46,958 --> 00:27:49,544 Taking pictures, I'm assuming. 441 00:27:49,627 --> 00:27:50,920 My, my, my. 442 00:27:51,003 --> 00:27:55,591 Night life in gaffney certainly has picked up. 443 00:28:00,847 --> 00:28:02,932 Started when I was a kid. 444 00:28:03,015 --> 00:28:05,351 Whenever the opportunity would present itself, 445 00:28:05,434 --> 00:28:10,356 I'd slip my hand into a coat pocket to see what I could find. 446 00:28:10,439 --> 00:28:14,318 A stranger's pocket is a window into his soul. 447 00:28:14,402 --> 00:28:18,322 And what did you find? 448 00:28:18,406 --> 00:28:23,077 Condoms. Mints. Keys. 449 00:28:23,160 --> 00:28:26,414 Did you steal what you found? 450 00:28:26,497 --> 00:28:31,210 Not the mints. Because that would be cruel. 451 00:28:31,294 --> 00:28:35,298 Was that you... On the way to the airport? 452 00:28:35,381 --> 00:28:37,466 Were you trying to teach her a lesson? 453 00:28:37,550 --> 00:28:39,093 - Talk to bill. - Come on. 454 00:28:39,176 --> 00:28:41,846 I already did. 455 00:28:43,931 --> 00:28:46,475 - She's late. - Yeah, she's the president. 456 00:28:46,559 --> 00:28:50,438 You know, you have a weakness for strong women. 457 00:28:50,521 --> 00:28:53,441 No, really... 458 00:28:53,524 --> 00:28:57,862 You think they need your help. 459 00:29:00,865 --> 00:29:04,035 Really? Still? 460 00:29:04,118 --> 00:29:07,163 No. I chew now. 461 00:29:07,246 --> 00:29:10,541 I just like to play with this. 462 00:29:14,045 --> 00:29:15,212 Wait. 463 00:29:17,882 --> 00:29:19,675 She's here. 464 00:29:40,655 --> 00:29:43,824 Madam president, Duncan Shepherd. 465 00:29:44,116 --> 00:29:45,493 Hello. 466 00:29:45,576 --> 00:29:49,497 - Claire. - Annette. 467 00:29:49,747 --> 00:29:51,958 I see you've met Duncan. 468 00:29:52,041 --> 00:29:53,834 - Shall we? - Yes. 469 00:29:59,048 --> 00:30:02,385 Don't ever recoil from me again. 470 00:30:13,854 --> 00:30:17,149 Ain't 50 nifty? 471 00:30:17,233 --> 00:30:19,652 I think the last time you dragged me into a bathroom, 472 00:30:19,735 --> 00:30:21,988 it was to show off your hickey. 473 00:30:25,574 --> 00:30:28,995 I don't think your brother is gonna let up, Annette. 474 00:30:29,078 --> 00:30:33,666 Until he gets his ring kissed directly, I think. 475 00:30:33,749 --> 00:30:36,043 Reminds me of someone you were married to. 476 00:30:36,127 --> 00:30:40,047 No. Bill and Francis are very different people. 477 00:30:40,131 --> 00:30:41,173 Agreed. 478 00:30:43,801 --> 00:30:46,303 You know I slept with him once. 479 00:30:46,387 --> 00:30:48,681 Your brother? 480 00:30:48,764 --> 00:30:51,392 Your husband. 481 00:30:51,475 --> 00:30:54,020 I know. 482 00:30:54,103 --> 00:30:56,105 Interesting. 483 00:30:56,188 --> 00:30:58,941 Though, come to think of it, I guess it makes sense. 484 00:30:59,650 --> 00:31:00,901 What does? 485 00:31:01,986 --> 00:31:04,321 That your marriage allowed for that. 486 00:31:06,574 --> 00:31:11,495 Well, it was the '98 campaign. Francis was facing a robust challenger, 487 00:31:11,579 --> 00:31:14,790 and there you were, at some DC fundraiser or other. 488 00:31:14,874 --> 00:31:17,293 It was the union station, east hall. 489 00:31:17,376 --> 00:31:20,171 Yes. And there you were, dangling your chequebook. 490 00:31:20,254 --> 00:31:22,715 So, it sounds like a favourable transaction all around. 491 00:31:22,798 --> 00:31:25,968 - Is that what he told you? - Well, I never asked for details. 492 00:31:26,052 --> 00:31:30,014 I mean, I was curious. I really was. 493 00:31:30,097 --> 00:31:31,974 He was a good kisser, I'll say that. 494 00:31:32,058 --> 00:31:35,728 But then the rest was so undenlvhelming. 495 00:31:35,811 --> 00:31:37,938 Felt like he wasn't all there. 496 00:31:38,022 --> 00:31:41,317 Like, he wasn't all in, so to speak. 497 00:31:41,817 --> 00:31:46,822 Of course, my first thought, and isn't this true of most women? 498 00:31:46,906 --> 00:31:48,407 Was to wonder if it was me. 499 00:31:48,491 --> 00:31:54,747 Was I somehow less skilled than I like to believe I am? 500 00:31:54,830 --> 00:31:57,875 Well, I can't really answer to that, Annette. 501 00:31:57,958 --> 00:32:01,212 I can. It was him. 502 00:32:02,838 --> 00:32:07,051 And, I bet it was never very different with you. 503 00:32:08,886 --> 00:32:12,640 Even you. The blonde goddess. 504 00:32:12,723 --> 00:32:16,352 Even with you. Am I right? 505 00:32:20,606 --> 00:32:23,526 It's really only dawning on me now. 506 00:32:23,609 --> 00:32:26,737 The sacrifice you made. 507 00:32:26,821 --> 00:32:28,405 I sort of pity you. 508 00:32:28,489 --> 00:32:31,992 What you must have denied yourself all those years. 509 00:32:32,076 --> 00:32:35,913 And this is where I tell you to shut your mouth, Annette. 510 00:32:35,996 --> 00:32:40,668 You don't know anything about marriage, much less mine. 511 00:32:40,751 --> 00:32:44,004 Tell yourself whatever you want, Claire. 512 00:32:44,088 --> 00:32:46,257 We both know the truth. 513 00:32:46,674 --> 00:32:49,009 He's waiting for you down the hall in the prep kitchen. 514 00:32:51,846 --> 00:32:52,888 My brother. 515 00:32:54,014 --> 00:32:58,477 I can still do it, by the way. 516 00:32:58,561 --> 00:33:00,354 Can you? 517 00:33:53,574 --> 00:33:54,575 Well, you missed dinner. 518 00:33:55,910 --> 00:33:57,703 I can have them make you whatever you like. 519 00:33:57,786 --> 00:33:59,788 I'm not hungry. 520 00:33:59,872 --> 00:34:03,709 The secret here, is how much lemon juice you put in. 521 00:34:03,792 --> 00:34:06,545 Balance out the butter. 522 00:34:06,629 --> 00:34:08,422 People and hollandaise. 523 00:34:08,505 --> 00:34:10,966 They think it tastes like money. 524 00:34:11,050 --> 00:34:12,259 A night at the hotel. 525 00:34:12,343 --> 00:34:14,053 What were you looking for? 526 00:34:14,136 --> 00:34:16,805 There's nothing in the gaffney home of value. 527 00:34:19,058 --> 00:34:22,061 Frank did things. And you just, what? 528 00:34:22,937 --> 00:34:23,979 Looked the other way? 529 00:34:24,063 --> 00:34:25,356 That shot you took at me, 530 00:34:25,439 --> 00:34:28,317 it's not like you to be so reckless. 531 00:34:28,400 --> 00:34:29,735 You don't scare easy. 532 00:34:31,111 --> 00:34:36,742 The future of our country is at stake. 533 00:34:36,825 --> 00:34:41,163 Does that sound pat to you? Naive? 534 00:34:41,247 --> 00:34:42,581 No, not at all. 535 00:34:43,540 --> 00:34:45,960 Do you think I don't have friends at the Pentagon, Claire? 536 00:34:46,043 --> 00:34:49,463 You may want to make my four years in office miserable... 537 00:34:49,546 --> 00:34:52,091 All I want you to do is behave as promised. 538 00:34:52,174 --> 00:34:55,803 You can dig up a ring, or whatever else you can get your hands on, 539 00:34:55,886 --> 00:35:01,267 but that doesn't mean I won't make your time a living hell, as well. 540 00:35:03,727 --> 00:35:06,021 Raymond tusk said about you one time, 541 00:35:06,105 --> 00:35:08,607 some dinner we were at, he just said it in passing... 542 00:35:08,691 --> 00:35:10,543 This is where I'm supposed to be a little bit afraid of the answer, 543 00:35:10,567 --> 00:35:13,070 he said, "I don't know whether or not she's a person, 544 00:35:14,989 --> 00:35:16,782 "or just playing the part of one." 545 00:35:16,865 --> 00:35:21,495 And I thought it was so strange at the time, but maybe it's true. 546 00:35:21,578 --> 00:35:22,621 Just... 547 00:35:24,999 --> 00:35:26,041 Unreachable. 548 00:35:29,628 --> 00:35:32,589 I know it'll be hard for you, 549 00:35:32,673 --> 00:35:34,833 but you're going to have to treat me as an equal, bill. 550 00:35:38,887 --> 00:35:41,181 What did you do with your husband's will? 551 00:35:41,265 --> 00:35:43,726 It was a revocable trust. 552 00:35:43,809 --> 00:35:47,563 - All done. - I'm not talking about that one. 553 00:35:47,646 --> 00:35:51,984 I'm talking about the other one. The new one. 554 00:35:52,067 --> 00:35:55,988 Bet Doug stamper would love to see the contents of that one. 555 00:35:57,197 --> 00:35:59,033 What's in there, anyway, 556 00:35:59,116 --> 00:36:04,413 that you would go to such lengths to keep him from it? 557 00:36:08,208 --> 00:36:10,169 Claire hale has a secret. 558 00:36:14,256 --> 00:36:18,177 Douglas stamper is meeting with the us district attorney, 559 00:36:18,260 --> 00:36:20,471 as we speak. 560 00:36:20,554 --> 00:36:26,477 He's out, Claire, and he's not going back in. 561 00:36:26,560 --> 00:36:29,980 Now, you need my help. 562 00:36:30,064 --> 00:36:35,527 Later tonight, I'm going to watch you sign that bill 563 00:36:35,611 --> 00:36:38,989 that's sitting on your desk. 564 00:36:39,073 --> 00:36:43,744 "To the dead, a kingdom means nothing. 565 00:36:43,827 --> 00:36:47,498 "They have their requiem, and eternity." 566 00:36:47,581 --> 00:36:50,084 That's Macbeth. The opera, not the play. 567 00:36:51,126 --> 00:36:54,004 All you have to do now, is just go on out there, 568 00:36:54,088 --> 00:36:57,424 with your oldest, dearest friend, 569 00:36:57,508 --> 00:36:59,968 and hold her hand up high. 570 00:37:09,311 --> 00:37:12,398 Take aim has a quality history of scholarship. 571 00:37:12,481 --> 00:37:14,775 Most of the alumni are successful... 572 00:37:14,858 --> 00:37:19,279 Madam president? You don't really think the military is irrelevant? 573 00:37:19,363 --> 00:37:24,410 I watched your confirmation from my chambers for the UN. 574 00:37:24,493 --> 00:37:25,619 Wasn't my finest hour. 575 00:37:25,786 --> 00:37:29,415 Well, he who laughs loudest. Or is it "laughs last"? 576 00:37:29,498 --> 00:37:31,417 "Last". "She". 577 00:37:31,500 --> 00:37:34,002 - Vincent abruzzo. - Ninth circuit. 578 00:37:34,086 --> 00:37:36,463 I am no good at functions like this. 579 00:37:36,547 --> 00:37:39,341 I tend to find a chair at these things 580 00:37:39,425 --> 00:37:41,176 and sit in it for the rest of the evening. 581 00:37:41,260 --> 00:37:42,386 Madam president? 582 00:37:42,469 --> 00:37:44,179 Yes, well, it's been a pleasure. 583 00:37:44,263 --> 00:37:46,807 Madam president, if I may say, 584 00:37:46,890 --> 00:37:50,060 I'm so glad that we finally have a woman in the oval office. 585 00:37:50,144 --> 00:37:53,230 The arc of history is long, but... 586 00:37:53,313 --> 00:37:56,108 The reign of the middle-aged white man is over. 587 00:37:56,191 --> 00:37:59,820 The bill Shepherds of the world who won't let go, have to go. 588 00:38:07,244 --> 00:38:10,914 Does anyone except you know about the document that came for him? 589 00:38:10,998 --> 00:38:13,083 No, of course, not. 590 00:38:13,167 --> 00:38:15,836 Because if anyone else gets their hand on that will... 591 00:38:15,919 --> 00:38:17,546 That is strictly between us. 592 00:38:17,838 --> 00:38:19,558 We only just discovered that he was missing. 593 00:38:20,132 --> 00:38:22,759 I put a call in to the us attorney and was just informed, 594 00:38:22,843 --> 00:38:24,178 charges have been dropped. 595 00:38:25,137 --> 00:38:26,472 How is that even possible? 596 00:38:26,555 --> 00:38:29,391 I thought I'd lost my phone a couple of days ago, 597 00:38:29,475 --> 00:38:33,937 but now, I'm certain that he took it and reached out to make a deal. 598 00:38:34,271 --> 00:38:36,231 I can have a grand jury impanelled, 599 00:38:36,315 --> 00:38:41,069 and we can be taking testimony from witnesses within a week. 600 00:38:41,153 --> 00:38:44,323 Who do you have? Secretary durant? 601 00:38:46,283 --> 00:38:49,453 And others. 602 00:38:49,536 --> 00:38:53,332 I'm sure I don't need to talk to you about what's right, or wrong. 603 00:38:53,415 --> 00:38:55,501 But in my experience, most people, in the end, 604 00:38:55,584 --> 00:38:59,630 will do whatever they need to, to save themselves. 605 00:39:06,929 --> 00:39:09,723 Do you think you have a strong enough case? 606 00:39:09,806 --> 00:39:11,808 That depends on you. 607 00:39:11,892 --> 00:39:15,354 If I'm gonna put myself on the line, I need to know that you're going to win. 608 00:39:15,521 --> 00:39:17,189 This can be a very unforgiving town. 609 00:39:17,272 --> 00:39:19,149 I'm giving you a chance to start over. 610 00:39:22,277 --> 00:39:25,781 I can offer you immunity for your testimony. 611 00:39:25,864 --> 00:39:27,324 But mr stamper, of course, 612 00:39:27,407 --> 00:39:30,619 I can't give you any guarantees when it comes to your reputation. 613 00:39:30,702 --> 00:39:33,247 Or that of the former president. 614 00:39:33,330 --> 00:39:38,001 You would have to testify in an open court. That is the deal. 615 00:39:43,298 --> 00:39:45,425 I should consult with my lawyers. 616 00:39:48,387 --> 00:39:50,305 Thank you for your time, mr stamper. 617 00:40:00,732 --> 00:40:04,736 Join us in supporting the Dallas scholarship fund for young women, 618 00:40:04,820 --> 00:40:05,862 take aim. 619 00:40:20,627 --> 00:40:26,258 Look at these marvellous faces. The faces of our future. 620 00:40:26,341 --> 00:40:29,636 And I am so, so honoured 621 00:40:29,720 --> 00:40:32,514 to be chosen to introduce to you, 622 00:40:32,598 --> 00:40:37,311 the president of the United States, Claire undennood. 623 00:41:02,336 --> 00:41:06,632 I look at these brilliant young women, and words fail me. 624 00:41:09,676 --> 00:41:11,887 What's this? They gave us these. 625 00:41:11,970 --> 00:41:13,472 What are they gonna do? 626 00:41:13,555 --> 00:41:16,683 Yeah, I'm not drinking the water, no fucking way, I'll tell you that. 627 00:41:17,142 --> 00:41:19,811 I'll go all the way to canton to buy it, if I have to. 628 00:41:19,895 --> 00:41:25,275 And, mr Grayson, what else did he tell you about the app? 629 00:41:25,359 --> 00:41:28,570 Nothing. You can go online and check it out. 630 00:41:28,654 --> 00:41:30,030 'Cause a lot of the people I know 631 00:41:30,113 --> 00:41:32,908 signed up for it even after the president left. 632 00:41:36,578 --> 00:41:37,621 He said... 633 00:41:39,790 --> 00:41:40,832 Mr Grayson? 634 00:41:42,501 --> 00:41:44,836 Yeah, him. 635 00:41:44,920 --> 00:41:47,964 That they were gonna tell us what was gonna happen before it happens. 636 00:41:48,048 --> 00:41:49,508 How? 637 00:41:50,676 --> 00:41:53,470 Look, I don't know. 638 00:41:53,637 --> 00:41:57,099 Ithaca's, like, where? 639 00:41:57,182 --> 00:41:58,850 There's one in Greece. 640 00:41:58,934 --> 00:42:01,728 And the other's in upstate New York. 641 00:42:01,812 --> 00:42:03,230 Guess which one I'm from. 642 00:42:08,318 --> 00:42:10,987 It's a paper, it comes out once a week. 643 00:42:18,662 --> 00:42:22,749 It was gonna happen, because it happened before. 644 00:42:22,833 --> 00:42:27,254 We complained all the way to the epa, but, whatever. 645 00:42:27,337 --> 00:42:29,381 Only this time, the explosion was bad. 646 00:42:29,464 --> 00:42:34,010 And yeah, some guys died. And the company knew. 647 00:42:35,429 --> 00:42:36,888 They knew. 648 00:42:48,984 --> 00:42:52,237 Welcome home. 649 00:43:01,413 --> 00:43:04,833 Good timing. I just put on coffee. 650 00:43:04,916 --> 00:43:06,334 Little late for coffee. 651 00:43:06,501 --> 00:43:10,130 Well, we have so much to talk about. 652 00:43:10,213 --> 00:43:11,798 I'm glad you're out, Doug. 653 00:43:11,882 --> 00:43:15,844 I don't know what you were doing in there. 654 00:43:15,927 --> 00:43:18,221 How's the us attorney? 655 00:43:21,808 --> 00:43:26,605 Secretary durant's negotiating her appearance. 656 00:43:26,688 --> 00:43:30,859 And if Cathy should somehow be dissuaded? 657 00:43:31,234 --> 00:43:33,570 - Silenced? - Then it all goes away. 658 00:43:35,071 --> 00:43:40,327 Yes, but they'll still want to know who knew what, when. 659 00:43:41,912 --> 00:43:43,079 I feel pretty clear. 660 00:43:45,957 --> 00:43:48,210 You think it was me who asked you to take the fall 661 00:43:48,293 --> 00:43:49,773 just because I said the words, right? 662 00:43:49,836 --> 00:43:50,962 He told me it was you. 663 00:43:51,046 --> 00:43:53,423 - He whispered it in my ear. - And you believed him. 664 00:43:53,507 --> 00:43:54,841 Like you always believed him. 665 00:43:56,510 --> 00:43:57,928 Well, here's what I believe. 666 00:43:58,011 --> 00:44:00,388 Zoe Barnes killed herself, in one sense... 667 00:44:00,472 --> 00:44:02,182 And I expected to be pardoned for the rest. 668 00:44:02,265 --> 00:44:04,434 Since his death, my hands have been tied. 669 00:44:05,852 --> 00:44:10,315 But I believe the universe has given us a gift. 670 00:44:10,398 --> 00:44:12,734 I don't know what that means. 671 00:44:12,818 --> 00:44:15,654 Well, 672 00:44:15,737 --> 00:44:20,909 we both lost someone who shaped the course of our lives. 673 00:44:20,992 --> 00:44:24,538 For good, but also, for ill. 674 00:44:24,621 --> 00:44:28,750 And now, here we are, unexpectedly free. 675 00:44:30,710 --> 00:44:32,963 To take a different tack. 676 00:44:36,216 --> 00:44:40,387 We can do whatever we want, Doug. 677 00:44:40,470 --> 00:44:42,639 And we've been entwined, you and I. 678 00:44:42,722 --> 00:44:46,184 Like it or not, for decades now. 679 00:44:46,268 --> 00:44:50,730 But I think we deserve to go our separate ways. 680 00:44:52,190 --> 00:44:53,400 The only problem is, 681 00:44:53,483 --> 00:44:56,611 we have something urgent to attend to called Cathy durant. 682 00:44:58,405 --> 00:45:02,909 And then we can finally be free. 683 00:45:02,993 --> 00:45:07,330 Do what we really want. Do what we need to do. 684 00:45:10,375 --> 00:45:13,128 What does Doug stamper want? 685 00:45:13,336 --> 00:45:16,840 Are you trying to erase him? 686 00:45:16,923 --> 00:45:18,758 Because you can't. 687 00:45:18,842 --> 00:45:20,552 I'm not trying to do anything 688 00:45:20,635 --> 00:45:25,223 except be the sitting president of the United States. 689 00:45:25,307 --> 00:45:27,726 It's wrong to assume 690 00:45:28,184 --> 00:45:32,647 Francis' ambitions directly aligned with mine, Doug. 691 00:45:32,731 --> 00:45:36,610 The best way to not to be associated with his questionable deeds, 692 00:45:36,693 --> 00:45:39,905 is to do good. That's what I plan to do, anyway. 693 00:45:45,201 --> 00:45:48,914 You find that funny, do you? Well, it's true. 694 00:45:54,502 --> 00:45:56,588 I never understood what he saw in you. 695 00:45:57,631 --> 00:46:00,634 I mean the outside, sure. 696 00:46:00,717 --> 00:46:03,303 But the inside... 697 00:46:03,386 --> 00:46:04,512 Leann's death. 698 00:46:04,596 --> 00:46:07,933 No. You never cared for her. 699 00:46:08,016 --> 00:46:12,771 It wasn't necessary. And I told him so. 700 00:46:12,854 --> 00:46:14,856 And yet... 701 00:46:21,446 --> 00:46:24,282 Doug, do me a favour. 702 00:46:28,203 --> 00:46:31,331 Close your eyes. 703 00:46:31,414 --> 00:46:33,083 Please. 704 00:46:44,552 --> 00:46:47,847 He wanted you to have them. 705 00:47:31,558 --> 00:47:34,436 For this to happen at this point in your life, 706 00:47:34,519 --> 00:47:38,356 the prognosis is not good. 707 00:47:38,440 --> 00:47:40,358 I know. 708 00:47:51,077 --> 00:47:55,498 Somebody killed Francis, and yet they don't want him to die. 709 00:47:55,582 --> 00:47:58,460 That last night, the last time we spoke, 710 00:47:58,543 --> 00:48:02,005 was when I declined his phone call in the oval office. 711 00:48:02,088 --> 00:48:06,384 It had been close to two months, and he was tired of waiting. 712 00:48:06,468 --> 00:48:11,097 So, he showed up here in the white house, like a thief. 713 00:48:11,181 --> 00:48:13,433 It was terrifying. 714 00:48:13,516 --> 00:48:15,643 He was furious, slurring his words. 715 00:48:15,727 --> 00:48:19,689 "Why can't you do as you're told, Claire?" 716 00:48:19,773 --> 00:48:22,734 I told the world that he died in our bed, 717 00:48:22,817 --> 00:48:24,778 but that's not the truth. 718 00:48:24,861 --> 00:48:26,821 I locked myself in my room that night, 719 00:48:26,905 --> 00:48:29,616 woke up in the morning and found him dead in his. 720 00:48:31,951 --> 00:48:35,789 They killed him to shut me up. 721 00:48:35,872 --> 00:48:39,793 I need to Bury Francis, once and for all. 722 00:48:59,646 --> 00:49:04,150 Do you need help signing it? 723 00:49:10,865 --> 00:49:14,828 No. Bill. Shepherd, enough. 724 00:49:15,286 --> 00:49:18,790 I actually have one condition. 725 00:49:20,583 --> 00:49:21,626 Put it back.