1 00:00:02,080 --> 00:00:03,081 (TIRES SCREECHING) 2 00:00:03,160 --> 00:00:04,844 (IMPACT, DOG YELPING) 3 00:00:10,400 --> 00:00:12,482 (DOG CONTINUES YELPING) 4 00:00:14,760 --> 00:00:15,761 (TIRES SQUEALING) 5 00:00:16,200 --> 00:00:17,645 MAN: Hey, what are you doing? 6 00:00:17,760 --> 00:00:18,761 (CAR HORN HONKS) 7 00:00:21,880 --> 00:00:24,531 - Jesus. - Did you get a good look? 8 00:00:24,600 --> 00:00:26,682 Blue Toyota Camry, that's all I saw. 9 00:00:26,760 --> 00:00:28,091 It's the Wartons' dog. 10 00:00:28,200 --> 00:00:29,486 Oh, man. 11 00:00:29,560 --> 00:00:30,891 It's not gonna make it. 12 00:00:30,960 --> 00:00:32,041 Go see if they're home. 13 00:00:33,920 --> 00:00:34,921 (DOG WHINING) 14 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:41,001 (SHUSHING) 15 00:00:44,360 --> 00:00:45,725 It's okay. 16 00:00:48,920 --> 00:00:51,161 There are two kinds of pain. 17 00:00:51,280 --> 00:00:53,282 The sort of pain that makes you strong 18 00:00:53,360 --> 00:00:57,251 or useless pain, the sort of pain that's only suffering. 19 00:00:58,680 --> 00:01:01,331 I have no patience for useless things. 20 00:01:02,120 --> 00:01:03,121 (DOG WHIMPERING) 21 00:01:03,240 --> 00:01:06,528 Moments like this require someone who will act. 22 00:01:06,600 --> 00:01:09,649 Who will do the unpleasant thing, 23 00:01:09,720 --> 00:01:11,484 the necessary thing. 24 00:01:16,560 --> 00:01:18,085 There. 25 00:01:18,160 --> 00:01:19,650 No more pain. 26 00:01:22,040 --> 00:01:24,611 FRANCIS: It was a hit and run. I'm awfully sorry. 27 00:01:24,680 --> 00:01:26,921 He must've jumped over the fence again. 28 00:01:27,000 --> 00:01:30,209 Look, Steve is gonna file a report on the car. He'll put his people on it. 29 00:01:30,280 --> 00:01:32,169 We'll track them down. 30 00:01:33,280 --> 00:01:34,281 (CRYING) 31 00:01:52,360 --> 00:01:53,725 Stunning. 32 00:01:54,200 --> 00:01:55,281 Shall we? 33 00:01:55,360 --> 00:01:57,328 CROWD: ...three, two, one. 34 00:01:57,400 --> 00:01:59,721 ALL: Happy New Year! 35 00:02:06,080 --> 00:02:07,081 Oh. 36 00:02:07,320 --> 00:02:08,685 President-elect Garrett Walker. 37 00:02:09,040 --> 00:02:10,280 Do I like him? No. 38 00:02:10,400 --> 00:02:12,482 Do I believe in him? That's beside the point. 39 00:02:12,560 --> 00:02:14,688 Any politician that gets 70 million votes 40 00:02:14,760 --> 00:02:16,728 has tapped into something larger than himself, 41 00:02:16,800 --> 00:02:19,121 larger than even me, as much as I hate to admit it. 42 00:02:19,240 --> 00:02:22,050 Look at that winning smile, those trusting eyes. 43 00:02:22,160 --> 00:02:24,891 I latched onto him early on and made myself vital. 44 00:02:24,960 --> 00:02:29,204 After 22 years in Congress, I can smell which way the wind is blowing. 45 00:02:30,040 --> 00:02:32,441 Jim Matthews, his Right Honorable Vice President. 46 00:02:32,520 --> 00:02:34,090 Former governor of Pennsylvania. 47 00:02:34,400 --> 00:02:37,609 He did his duty in delivering the Keystone State, bless his heart. 48 00:02:37,680 --> 00:02:39,682 Now they're about to put him out to pasture. 49 00:02:39,760 --> 00:02:42,161 But he looks happy enough, doesn't he? 50 00:02:42,240 --> 00:02:45,562 For some, it's simply the size of the chair. 51 00:02:47,960 --> 00:02:51,601 Linda Vasquez, Walker's chief of staff. I got her hired. 52 00:02:51,680 --> 00:02:55,401 She's a woman, check. And a Latina, check. But more important than that, 53 00:02:55,760 --> 00:02:59,287 she's as tough as a two-dollar steak. Check, check, check. 54 00:02:59,360 --> 00:03:00,691 When it comes to the White House, 55 00:03:00,760 --> 00:03:02,728 you not only need the keys in your back-pocket, 56 00:03:02,800 --> 00:03:04,450 you need the gatekeeper. 57 00:03:04,520 --> 00:03:07,251 As for me, I'm just the lowly House Majority Whip. 58 00:03:07,320 --> 00:03:09,163 I keep things moving in a Congress 59 00:03:09,280 --> 00:03:11,123 choked by pettiness and lassitude. 60 00:03:11,200 --> 00:03:14,568 My job is to clear the pipes and keep the sludge moving. 61 00:03:14,640 --> 00:03:16,290 But I won't have to be a plumber much longer. 62 00:03:16,360 --> 00:03:19,364 I've done my time. I've backed the right man. 63 00:03:22,040 --> 00:03:23,530 Give and take. 64 00:03:23,640 --> 00:03:25,449 Welcome to Washington. 65 00:03:28,920 --> 00:03:30,570 (THEME MUSIC PLAYING) 66 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,650 You need a haircut. 67 00:05:05,720 --> 00:05:07,051 You think? 68 00:05:07,160 --> 00:05:08,650 A little trim. 69 00:05:10,720 --> 00:05:12,245 What are you going to wear? 70 00:05:12,360 --> 00:05:14,169 - You mean for the meeting? - For the announcement. 71 00:05:14,440 --> 00:05:17,125 I'll wear my navy blue, the one with the pinstripes. 72 00:05:17,200 --> 00:05:20,124 Good. You look handsome in that suit. 73 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:24,321 I don't know if they'll announce before your board meeting. 74 00:05:24,720 --> 00:05:26,484 As long as I can say the donation is coming. 75 00:05:26,560 --> 00:05:30,007 Soon as it's official, SanCorp will write you a check. 76 00:05:33,560 --> 00:05:36,166 This is going to be a big year for us. 77 00:05:55,160 --> 00:05:56,650 TOM: They're gonna want to start with something big. 78 00:05:56,760 --> 00:05:58,285 LUCAS: That's why I'm here 79 00:05:58,360 --> 00:05:59,691 TOM: Really? What? 80 00:05:59,760 --> 00:06:02,206 LUCAS: I'd say immigration, banking or education. 81 00:06:02,280 --> 00:06:04,203 But none of my regular sources can confirm that. 82 00:06:04,280 --> 00:06:07,363 Because they don't know, or because they're not talking? 83 00:06:07,560 --> 00:06:08,607 Because they don't know. 84 00:06:08,720 --> 00:06:10,449 Keep at it. Get me something. 85 00:06:12,240 --> 00:06:15,403 Sorry. Sorry, Mr. Hammerschmidt. Zoe. 86 00:06:17,120 --> 00:06:18,690 - Barnes. - Right. 87 00:06:22,480 --> 00:06:24,209 Did it take him a year to remember your name? 88 00:06:24,320 --> 00:06:25,321 Longer 89 00:06:25,680 --> 00:06:27,887 Good morning, Lucas. 90 00:06:27,960 --> 00:06:30,042 What can I do for you, Zoe? 91 00:06:31,800 --> 00:06:33,768 I am sick of the Fairfax County Council. 92 00:06:33,840 --> 00:06:34,887 You tell me every day. 93 00:06:34,960 --> 00:06:36,405 Move me online. 94 00:06:36,480 --> 00:06:37,561 My own blog. 95 00:06:37,640 --> 00:06:39,563 First person. Subjective. 500 words. 96 00:06:39,640 --> 00:06:41,761 - Not gonna happen. - I'll go underground. 97 00:06:41,880 --> 00:06:43,405 Back rooms, the urinals. 98 00:06:43,480 --> 00:06:45,209 I'll win over staff members on the Hill. 99 00:06:45,320 --> 00:06:47,243 - They need a place to vent. - A gossip column. 100 00:06:47,320 --> 00:06:48,765 No. We lift the veil. 101 00:06:48,840 --> 00:06:50,410 What's really going on. 102 00:06:50,480 --> 00:06:53,370 This is The Washington Herald, Zoe, it's not TMZ. 103 00:06:53,640 --> 00:06:55,927 Do you know how many people watch TMZ? I couldn't care less. 104 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:57,889 Which is why print journalism is dying. 105 00:06:58,120 --> 00:07:00,122 Then it'll die with dignity. At least at this paper. 106 00:07:00,240 --> 00:07:03,164 You're stuck in the 20th century, Lucas. You lack imagination. 107 00:07:03,640 --> 00:07:06,530 Maybe so, but right now, I don't need imagination, I need copy. 108 00:07:07,400 --> 00:07:08,640 Your nights and weekends are yours. 109 00:07:08,720 --> 00:07:10,006 I applaud whatever you want to do, 110 00:07:10,360 --> 00:07:11,566 as long as it's not on my time. 111 00:07:11,840 --> 00:07:14,605 - You're telling me to get back to work. - I am. 112 00:07:14,680 --> 00:07:16,569 What you're really telling me is to fuck off. 113 00:07:16,640 --> 00:07:18,210 I'm telling you both. 114 00:07:21,840 --> 00:07:25,208 It's Mr. Chapman, already, from Province Trust. 115 00:07:31,600 --> 00:07:33,045 Hold my calls, Christina. 116 00:07:35,400 --> 00:07:36,606 Henry. 117 00:07:37,400 --> 00:07:38,447 It's good to see you. 118 00:07:38,560 --> 00:07:40,483 - How long are you in town for? - Just today. 119 00:07:40,560 --> 00:07:42,642 You gotta come back down for the inauguration. 120 00:07:43,120 --> 00:07:44,167 I can hook you up. 121 00:07:44,240 --> 00:07:45,730 How about you hook me up with the zoning laws 122 00:07:45,800 --> 00:07:46,881 you promised to get changed? 123 00:07:47,440 --> 00:07:48,965 We've got 12 million sitting in escrow 124 00:07:49,080 --> 00:07:50,650 for an empty lot we can't build on. 125 00:07:50,720 --> 00:07:54,691 I know. But you gotta understand, it's a local municipal issue. 126 00:07:54,760 --> 00:07:56,649 I can't just pick up the phone... You can't? 127 00:07:56,720 --> 00:07:58,404 Because that's not what you led us to believe 128 00:07:58,560 --> 00:08:00,289 when you begged for 50 grand in donations. 129 00:08:00,360 --> 00:08:02,601 (PHONE RINGING) Right. 130 00:08:03,000 --> 00:08:04,286 One sec. 131 00:08:04,360 --> 00:08:08,490 Christina, I said no calls. Not while I'm meeting with Mr. Chapman. 132 00:08:09,560 --> 00:08:10,641 The President-elect? 133 00:08:13,920 --> 00:08:14,887 Do you mind? 134 00:08:14,960 --> 00:08:16,689 No, go ahead, please. 135 00:08:16,760 --> 00:08:18,888 Put him through, Christina. 136 00:08:22,200 --> 00:08:23,964 Mr. President-elect. 137 00:08:27,080 --> 00:08:32,689 Thank you. Yes, we were... We were pleased to win by double digits. 138 00:08:32,760 --> 00:08:34,524 Absolutely, anything you need. 139 00:08:34,600 --> 00:08:37,046 I need you to put your long, wet, 140 00:08:37,200 --> 00:08:39,646 talented tongue between my thighs 141 00:08:39,720 --> 00:08:41,882 and make me squeal like Monica... 142 00:08:43,520 --> 00:08:45,488 Me too, me too. 143 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:48,764 Okay. Thank you, sir. 144 00:08:50,200 --> 00:08:52,931 I'm so sorry. Where were we? 145 00:08:55,120 --> 00:08:57,771 Walker, what's he like? 146 00:09:11,640 --> 00:09:13,483 Is the President-elect running late? 147 00:09:13,560 --> 00:09:15,608 No. He couldn't make it. I'll brief him, though. 148 00:09:17,160 --> 00:09:18,730 Okay. 149 00:09:18,800 --> 00:09:20,086 This is the memo I drafted 150 00:09:20,160 --> 00:09:22,128 on our Middle East policy we've been developing. 151 00:09:22,200 --> 00:09:23,645 Now, I wanna borrow from Reagan, 152 00:09:23,720 --> 00:09:26,610 I'd like to coin the phrase "trickle-down diplomacy." 153 00:09:26,720 --> 00:09:29,803 - That way... - Frank, I'm going to stop you there. 154 00:09:29,920 --> 00:09:32,400 We're not nominating you for Secretary of State. 155 00:09:32,680 --> 00:09:36,241 I know he made you a promise, but circumstances have changed. 156 00:09:36,320 --> 00:09:37,765 The nature of promises, Linda, 157 00:09:37,840 --> 00:09:40,969 is that they remain immune to changing circumstances. 158 00:09:41,040 --> 00:09:43,611 Garrett has thought long and hard about this, 159 00:09:43,680 --> 00:09:46,126 and he's decided we need you to stay in Congress. 160 00:09:47,160 --> 00:09:48,605 When was this decision made? 161 00:09:49,200 --> 00:09:51,009 And why wasn't I part of a conversation? 162 00:09:51,080 --> 00:09:52,445 I'm sorry, Frank. If it had been up to me, 163 00:09:52,520 --> 00:09:53,965 I wouldn't have waited this long to tell you. 164 00:09:54,200 --> 00:09:56,646 So you knew you were going to do this. 165 00:09:56,840 --> 00:09:58,524 It has been an evolving discussion. 166 00:09:59,760 --> 00:10:01,683 It's a chicken-shit move. 167 00:10:02,080 --> 00:10:03,206 - Frank... - I was vetted. 168 00:10:03,280 --> 00:10:04,486 - Was that a ruse? - No. 169 00:10:04,560 --> 00:10:05,891 Let's be absolutely clear. 170 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:07,490 You wouldn't have won without me. 171 00:10:07,560 --> 00:10:09,767 You're right. But now we have to lead, 172 00:10:09,920 --> 00:10:12,161 and that means making tough choices. 173 00:10:12,520 --> 00:10:15,126 As you know, education is a top priority for us. 174 00:10:15,200 --> 00:10:16,770 A complete federal overhaul. 175 00:10:16,840 --> 00:10:19,411 But it's not just education, Frank. Congress is split. 176 00:10:19,480 --> 00:10:23,451 We need you there more than we need you in the State Department. 177 00:10:24,120 --> 00:10:25,645 I got you hired, Linda. 178 00:10:27,600 --> 00:10:29,728 I know. Donations, endorsements. 179 00:10:29,800 --> 00:10:33,407 I wrote the campaign's entire foreign policy platform. 180 00:10:33,520 --> 00:10:35,648 I bring years of foreign affairs committee... 181 00:10:35,720 --> 00:10:37,449 Frank, please. 182 00:10:40,920 --> 00:10:42,922 I wanna speak to Walker personally. 183 00:10:43,280 --> 00:10:45,123 The decision is made. 184 00:10:49,280 --> 00:10:51,044 We need you, Frank. 185 00:10:51,920 --> 00:10:53,888 Will you stand beside us or not? 186 00:11:03,920 --> 00:11:05,763 Of course. If that's what the President wants. 187 00:11:06,120 --> 00:11:08,009 I'm very glad to hear that. 188 00:11:10,760 --> 00:11:14,242 I'm curious. If not me, then who? 189 00:11:16,520 --> 00:11:19,285 Michael Kern. 190 00:11:21,080 --> 00:11:24,766 Well, that is an excellent choice. 191 00:11:29,280 --> 00:11:30,441 EVELYN: Can we make it more clear? 192 00:11:30,520 --> 00:11:32,170 I just want to make sure it doesn't look like 193 00:11:32,280 --> 00:11:33,930 we're neglecting our domestic... 194 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:37,083 No. No, no, no. I'm gonna say that we're expanding our mission. 195 00:11:37,160 --> 00:11:38,400 Okay. 196 00:11:38,480 --> 00:11:41,211 And we're bringing on a new organization to help us. 197 00:11:41,280 --> 00:11:42,361 Do you know which one yet? 198 00:11:42,440 --> 00:11:44,886 I'm still looking into a few options, but... 199 00:11:45,520 --> 00:11:48,285 Tell me, what did we agree on, that we could hire how many new people? 200 00:11:48,360 --> 00:11:50,727 - Six? - Six, maybe seven. 201 00:11:50,800 --> 00:11:52,723 We'll have enough. 202 00:11:52,800 --> 00:11:54,131 It's exciting. 203 00:11:54,200 --> 00:11:56,885 This new direction we're heading. 204 00:11:57,800 --> 00:12:00,041 I just don't know where we're going to fit all the people. 205 00:12:00,120 --> 00:12:01,884 Do you think we have to look into additional space? 206 00:12:01,960 --> 00:12:03,928 No, no, no, no. I'll find a way. 207 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:05,684 Okay, so make the changes to the PowerPoint 208 00:12:05,760 --> 00:12:07,285 and let's meet again at 2:30. 209 00:12:07,360 --> 00:12:08,885 Okay. 210 00:12:14,800 --> 00:12:16,086 (TELEPHONE DIALING) 211 00:12:18,320 --> 00:12:19,321 (ANSWERING MACHINE TONE) 212 00:12:19,840 --> 00:12:21,171 It's me. 213 00:12:21,240 --> 00:12:23,163 I feel like an idiot leaving messages like this. 214 00:12:23,240 --> 00:12:24,730 Call me back. 215 00:12:36,800 --> 00:12:37,881 What is it, Zoe? 216 00:12:38,240 --> 00:12:39,241 Um... 217 00:12:40,440 --> 00:12:43,364 I know you're going to have your hands full at the White House, 218 00:12:43,440 --> 00:12:46,922 so if you need someone to do research or punch out background... 219 00:12:47,000 --> 00:12:48,331 I think I'll be fine. 220 00:12:48,400 --> 00:12:50,721 Well, if things get hectic, and you need any help. 221 00:12:51,040 --> 00:12:55,011 So you can blog about rubbing shoulders with the big boys? 222 00:12:58,440 --> 00:12:59,680 What did Lucas tell you? 223 00:12:59,760 --> 00:13:01,489 Look, no offense, Zoe, but I don't have time 224 00:13:01,600 --> 00:13:03,364 to be anyone's training wheels. 225 00:13:03,720 --> 00:13:05,324 I just thought... 226 00:13:06,520 --> 00:13:08,887 No, I was actually offering to lend a hand. 227 00:13:09,160 --> 00:13:11,401 - That's it. - Got it. Thanks. 228 00:13:20,120 --> 00:13:21,121 (CELL PHONE VIBRATING) 229 00:13:52,400 --> 00:13:54,129 - Claire... - You didn't call. 230 00:13:54,240 --> 00:13:56,891 - I was... - You didn't call me, Francis. 231 00:13:57,720 --> 00:14:00,007 Nine hours. You don't not call me. 232 00:14:00,080 --> 00:14:01,525 Not when it's this big. 233 00:14:01,600 --> 00:14:02,806 You're right. 234 00:14:02,880 --> 00:14:05,486 When have we ever avoided each other? 235 00:14:07,920 --> 00:14:09,809 I wanted a solution first. 236 00:14:09,880 --> 00:14:10,847 Do you have one? 237 00:14:10,920 --> 00:14:11,967 Not yet. 238 00:14:13,360 --> 00:14:15,408 This affects me too, Francis. 239 00:14:16,280 --> 00:14:18,362 And it's not the money I'm upset about. 240 00:14:18,440 --> 00:14:20,761 It's that we do things together. 241 00:14:21,520 --> 00:14:23,682 When you don't involve me, we're in free fall. 242 00:14:23,800 --> 00:14:26,280 I should have called you and I didn't. 243 00:14:26,360 --> 00:14:27,725 What happened? 244 00:14:29,280 --> 00:14:31,487 She says they need to keep me in Congress. 245 00:14:31,560 --> 00:14:32,721 Linda said that? 246 00:14:32,800 --> 00:14:34,165 Walker wasn't even there. 247 00:14:34,240 --> 00:14:35,321 That's what really gets me. 248 00:14:35,400 --> 00:14:37,243 He didn't have the courage to look me in the eye... 249 00:14:37,320 --> 00:14:38,606 I knew you shouldn't trust that woman. 250 00:14:38,680 --> 00:14:40,603 I didn't. I don't. I don't trust anyone. 251 00:14:40,960 --> 00:14:42,962 Then how could you not see this coming? 252 00:14:44,640 --> 00:14:46,642 I never thought they were capable. 253 00:14:47,480 --> 00:14:49,642 You don't usually underestimate people, Francis. 254 00:14:49,720 --> 00:14:50,846 I know. 255 00:14:52,720 --> 00:14:54,927 Hubris. Ambition. 256 00:14:55,000 --> 00:14:56,047 You should be angry. 257 00:14:56,120 --> 00:14:57,121 I'm livid. 258 00:14:57,200 --> 00:14:58,850 Then where is that? I don't see it. 259 00:14:58,960 --> 00:14:59,961 What do you want me to do? 260 00:15:00,040 --> 00:15:01,804 Scream and yell? Throw a tantrum? 261 00:15:01,920 --> 00:15:04,002 I want more than I'm seeing. You're better than this, Francis. 262 00:15:04,080 --> 00:15:05,127 Well, I'm sorry, Claire. 263 00:15:05,200 --> 00:15:07,328 I am sorry. 264 00:15:07,400 --> 00:15:09,368 No. That I won't accept. 265 00:15:09,440 --> 00:15:11,090 - What? - Apologies. 266 00:15:14,680 --> 00:15:17,684 My husband doesn't apologize, even to me. 267 00:15:21,640 --> 00:15:23,085 (GLASS SHATTERING) 268 00:16:31,920 --> 00:16:34,366 (PICKING UP SHATTERED GLASS) 269 00:16:51,360 --> 00:16:52,725 (RUNS FAUCET) 270 00:17:04,800 --> 00:17:05,926 How long have you been up? 271 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,047 Hours. 272 00:17:10,640 --> 00:17:12,449 I know what I have to do. 273 00:17:12,520 --> 00:17:13,601 Good. 274 00:17:14,440 --> 00:17:17,011 We'll have a lot of nights like this, 275 00:17:17,080 --> 00:17:20,562 making plans, very little sleep. 276 00:17:20,640 --> 00:17:25,487 I expected that. That doesn't worry me. 277 00:17:34,760 --> 00:17:36,569 I better get to work. 278 00:17:37,280 --> 00:17:39,760 I laid a suit out for you upstairs. 279 00:17:40,720 --> 00:17:42,404 The navy blue one. 280 00:17:48,480 --> 00:17:52,007 I love that woman. I love her more than sharks love blood. 281 00:17:55,160 --> 00:17:57,242 (TV REPORTER SPEAKING INDISCERNIBLY) 282 00:17:57,320 --> 00:17:58,810 NANCY: Why do you think they went with him? 283 00:17:58,880 --> 00:18:01,690 We're too good. They can't afford to lose us in Congress. 284 00:18:02,840 --> 00:18:06,686 He's had work done. A chin tuck probably. He definitely dyes his hair. 285 00:18:08,360 --> 00:18:09,521 Do we say anything? 286 00:18:09,600 --> 00:18:11,967 No. God, no. Not unless he brings it up. 287 00:18:12,040 --> 00:18:13,883 FRANCIS: Nancy? 288 00:18:14,680 --> 00:18:15,841 - 9:25... - Cancel everything. 289 00:18:15,920 --> 00:18:17,888 Stamper, you're with me. 290 00:18:18,320 --> 00:18:19,526 Now, look... 291 00:18:21,360 --> 00:18:23,647 FRANCIS: They've done us a great favor, Doug. 292 00:18:23,720 --> 00:18:26,291 We are no longer bound by allegiances. 293 00:18:26,360 --> 00:18:27,407 We serve no one. 294 00:18:28,200 --> 00:18:30,282 We live by one rule and one rule only, 295 00:18:30,360 --> 00:18:33,648 never again will we allow ourselves to be put in such a position. 296 00:18:34,840 --> 00:18:35,921 Walker and Vasquez. 297 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:38,970 All of them. I hold them all accountable. 298 00:18:39,040 --> 00:18:40,087 - Retribution? - No. 299 00:18:40,200 --> 00:18:42,885 No. It's more than that. 300 00:18:44,200 --> 00:18:45,690 Take a step back. 301 00:18:46,720 --> 00:18:48,210 Look at the bigger picture. 302 00:18:49,040 --> 00:18:52,283 I think I see what you're getting at. Kern first? 303 00:18:52,440 --> 00:18:56,206 That's how you devour a whale, Doug. One bite at a time. 304 00:18:56,320 --> 00:18:58,527 Who would you want? For Secretary of State? 305 00:18:58,600 --> 00:19:01,729 Give me a list of choices. And however we do this, 306 00:19:01,800 --> 00:19:03,404 we'll also need a buffer. 307 00:19:03,480 --> 00:19:04,925 You mean an errand boy? Yes. 308 00:19:05,000 --> 00:19:07,048 Somebody we control completely. 309 00:19:08,200 --> 00:19:10,089 I'll keep my ear to the ground. Good. 310 00:19:11,480 --> 00:19:13,721 I haven't eaten since yesterday. 311 00:19:33,240 --> 00:19:34,446 I almost pity him. 312 00:19:34,520 --> 00:19:36,887 He didn't choose to be put on my platter. 313 00:19:36,960 --> 00:19:39,088 When I carve him up and toss him to the dogs, 314 00:19:39,160 --> 00:19:43,324 only then will he confront that brutal, inescapable truth. 315 00:19:43,400 --> 00:19:48,327 "My God, all I ever amounted to was chitlins." 316 00:19:48,400 --> 00:19:53,611 PRIEST: "And he that shall humble himself shall be exalted." 317 00:19:55,920 --> 00:19:59,561 Matthew 23:12. 318 00:20:00,160 --> 00:20:02,401 ALL: Thanks be to God. 319 00:20:03,400 --> 00:20:07,325 I'd like to speak today on the subject of humility. 320 00:20:09,160 --> 00:20:11,925 A lot of you have just won re-election. 321 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:14,207 If you hadn't, you might not be sitting here. 322 00:20:14,280 --> 00:20:15,281 (ALL CHUCKLE) 323 00:20:15,520 --> 00:20:19,809 And of course, we should enjoy our success, and be grateful for it. 324 00:20:20,640 --> 00:20:25,248 But never let your gratitude sour into pride. 325 00:20:26,200 --> 00:20:29,807 You'll have many challenges ahead over the next couple of years. 326 00:20:29,880 --> 00:20:32,565 And a person's character isn't determined 327 00:20:32,680 --> 00:20:35,411 by how he or she enjoys victory, 328 00:20:35,480 --> 00:20:39,963 but rather how he or she endures defeat. 329 00:20:40,960 --> 00:20:47,206 Nothing can help us endure dark times better than our faith. 330 00:20:48,080 --> 00:20:49,320 Claire. 331 00:20:49,440 --> 00:20:50,726 Hello, Felicity. 332 00:20:50,800 --> 00:20:52,609 - How are you? - Good. How are you? 333 00:20:52,680 --> 00:20:56,765 Good. I'm sorry about that. It's just not right. 334 00:20:56,840 --> 00:20:58,604 Charles and I can't understand what Walker was thinking. 335 00:20:58,680 --> 00:21:01,650 That's very sweet of you, but really, between you and me, 336 00:21:01,720 --> 00:21:04,087 I think Francis is relieved. 337 00:21:04,200 --> 00:21:07,283 He just feels much more at home in Congress. 338 00:21:07,360 --> 00:21:09,761 I would've bet a million dollars they were going to pick you. 339 00:21:09,840 --> 00:21:13,242 Well, it's a good thing you have a million dollars to spare. 340 00:21:13,320 --> 00:21:16,005 But you are by far and away the only choice. 341 00:21:16,080 --> 00:21:17,411 I appreciate you saying that. 342 00:21:17,480 --> 00:21:18,970 I mean, Michael? Come on. 343 00:21:19,040 --> 00:21:20,201 He's got half the experience you do... 344 00:21:20,320 --> 00:21:21,446 Garrett is a smart man. 345 00:21:21,520 --> 00:21:23,124 He knows what he's doing. 346 00:21:23,200 --> 00:21:25,680 You're a bigger man than I, Frank. 347 00:21:26,080 --> 00:21:28,367 (WOMAN MOANING PASSIONATELY) 348 00:21:56,600 --> 00:21:59,410 You want some of that wine? 349 00:22:01,040 --> 00:22:02,690 Yes, definitely. 350 00:22:09,680 --> 00:22:12,445 Man, this is some good shit. Where did you get it? 351 00:22:12,600 --> 00:22:15,171 I kind of lifted it from the VIP room 352 00:22:15,280 --> 00:22:17,931 of the Speakers' holiday party. 353 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:22,244 I'm impressed. Bordeaux, 20 years old. 354 00:22:22,360 --> 00:22:24,283 It seemed about right for you. Ouch. 355 00:22:25,040 --> 00:22:26,371 Why would you say that to me? 356 00:22:26,440 --> 00:22:28,681 I'm almost 30. That's practically ancient in your book. 357 00:22:28,760 --> 00:22:30,888 I don't discriminate when it comes to age. Really? 358 00:22:30,960 --> 00:22:32,803 When's the last time you hired a 40-year-old staffer? 359 00:22:33,680 --> 00:22:34,761 Doesn't mean I wouldn't. 360 00:22:34,840 --> 00:22:36,205 As long as she's good in the sack. 361 00:22:36,280 --> 00:22:38,721 - Come on. - Well, it's true, isn't it? 362 00:22:39,440 --> 00:22:41,442 Where's this coming from? 363 00:22:43,200 --> 00:22:45,362 You're not gonna just toss me aside 364 00:22:45,480 --> 00:22:47,721 for some slut straight out of Vassar? 365 00:22:48,600 --> 00:22:50,329 So we're having that conversation. 366 00:22:50,400 --> 00:22:53,085 It's been six months. It's not a little office fling anymore. 367 00:22:53,160 --> 00:22:56,607 You want me to say those three magic words. 368 00:22:56,680 --> 00:22:58,682 One of which starts with an L. 369 00:22:58,760 --> 00:23:00,649 Okay, I'll say 'em. 370 00:23:02,320 --> 00:23:04,322 Christina Gallagher, 371 00:23:06,200 --> 00:23:07,406 lick my balls. 372 00:23:07,480 --> 00:23:09,926 Oh, my... You're a bastard. 373 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:11,411 I love you. 374 00:23:12,520 --> 00:23:14,329 I love you, Christina. 375 00:23:15,320 --> 00:23:16,845 I love you. 376 00:23:24,280 --> 00:23:25,964 Now will you lick my balls? 377 00:23:38,880 --> 00:23:43,204 So I'm curious. Are we patrons, benefactors or lepers? 378 00:23:43,280 --> 00:23:45,123 Believe it or not, we're angels. 379 00:23:52,520 --> 00:23:54,363 I'm gonna go outside and pretend to use my cell phone. 380 00:23:54,440 --> 00:23:55,441 Go. 381 00:24:03,840 --> 00:24:04,966 Oh! 382 00:24:05,160 --> 00:24:06,161 Can I have your jacket? 383 00:24:06,240 --> 00:24:07,241 Yeah. 384 00:24:07,320 --> 00:24:08,890 Okay. 385 00:24:15,480 --> 00:24:17,050 (MELODY CHIMING) 386 00:24:21,600 --> 00:24:23,204 (SYMPHONY TUNING UP) 387 00:24:32,880 --> 00:24:33,881 (SYMPHONY PLAYING) 388 00:24:46,400 --> 00:24:48,164 (VIDEO GAME GUNFIRE) 389 00:24:49,720 --> 00:24:51,085 Are you coming to bed? 390 00:24:51,160 --> 00:24:53,162 I'll be up in a bit. 391 00:24:53,240 --> 00:24:54,480 Don't stay up all night. 392 00:24:54,600 --> 00:24:55,931 No, I'll be right there. 393 00:25:05,720 --> 00:25:07,245 ZOE: Thanks so much. I'll call you. 394 00:25:08,800 --> 00:25:12,361 Wait. I thought you had a good time. 395 00:25:12,440 --> 00:25:15,364 I did. I loved it. I've never been before. 396 00:25:15,440 --> 00:25:17,568 Well, maybe I could come up. 397 00:25:18,600 --> 00:25:19,647 Oh. 398 00:25:19,920 --> 00:25:22,446 Brian, you're so sweet. Really. 399 00:25:23,640 --> 00:25:26,689 But if I was going to fuck you, you'd know. 400 00:25:26,760 --> 00:25:28,285 Thanks so much. 401 00:25:58,040 --> 00:25:59,485 (TOILET FLUSHING) 402 00:26:04,760 --> 00:26:05,807 (E-MAIL ALERT CHIMES) 403 00:26:58,600 --> 00:26:59,761 (KNOCK ON DOOR) 404 00:27:00,320 --> 00:27:01,924 - She's here. - Send her in. 405 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:05,288 It's quite rare for a president's chief of staff to climb the Hill. 406 00:27:05,360 --> 00:27:08,523 A gesture of respect, no doubt, or desperation. 407 00:27:08,600 --> 00:27:11,968 I'm guessing she'll say Donald Blythe for Education. 408 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:15,889 Let's see if I'm right. 409 00:27:17,200 --> 00:27:19,123 Good morning, Linda. 410 00:27:19,240 --> 00:27:21,049 Thank you so much for making the trip up. 411 00:27:21,160 --> 00:27:22,685 Of course. My pleasure. 412 00:27:22,760 --> 00:27:25,891 - Education? - First things first. 413 00:27:25,960 --> 00:27:28,327 The seating chart for the inauguration. 414 00:27:28,400 --> 00:27:30,482 How do these two work for you and Claire? 415 00:27:30,560 --> 00:27:31,561 Wow. 416 00:27:31,640 --> 00:27:32,926 They come with a complimentary set 417 00:27:33,080 --> 00:27:34,320 of tickets to the Jefferson Ball. 418 00:27:34,400 --> 00:27:36,004 Claire will be over the moon. 419 00:27:36,080 --> 00:27:38,048 Good, I'm so glad. 420 00:27:38,600 --> 00:27:41,206 So, education. 421 00:27:41,280 --> 00:27:43,487 We have Donald Blythe drafting the legislation. 422 00:27:43,560 --> 00:27:45,403 - Donald Blythe? Jesus. - I know. 423 00:27:47,000 --> 00:27:50,527 So you want a bill just two steps left of Karl Marx? 424 00:27:50,600 --> 00:27:52,284 I advised the President-elect against it, 425 00:27:52,440 --> 00:27:54,169 but Donald is the face of education. 426 00:27:54,240 --> 00:27:56,561 He's been pushing reform for 25 years. 427 00:27:56,640 --> 00:27:58,085 You want me to guide him to the middle. 428 00:27:58,160 --> 00:28:00,242 We need a bill we can pass. 429 00:28:01,080 --> 00:28:03,970 Do I have absolute autonomy and authority on this? 430 00:28:04,040 --> 00:28:06,122 There's more. 431 00:28:06,200 --> 00:28:09,682 Garrett wants the bill on the floor in the first 100 days. 432 00:28:09,760 --> 00:28:13,162 He wants to make a pledge in his inaugural address. 433 00:28:13,240 --> 00:28:14,765 That's. 434 00:28:16,760 --> 00:28:18,125 That's very ambitious, Linda. 435 00:28:18,200 --> 00:28:20,043 Can we make that pledge? 436 00:28:23,040 --> 00:28:24,087 A hundred days? 437 00:28:26,160 --> 00:28:27,650 I can deliver. 438 00:28:32,360 --> 00:28:33,486 Keep me posted. 439 00:28:33,560 --> 00:28:35,642 I'll talk with Donald. I'll check in with you later in the week. 440 00:28:35,720 --> 00:28:36,960 Terrific. 441 00:28:37,040 --> 00:28:38,724 Did you smell that? 442 00:28:38,800 --> 00:28:41,041 The smugness? The false deference? 443 00:28:41,120 --> 00:28:43,805 She thinks I can be bought with a pair of tickets. What am I? 444 00:28:43,880 --> 00:28:45,723 A whore in post-war Berlin 445 00:28:45,800 --> 00:28:49,009 salivating over free stockings and chocolate? 446 00:28:49,120 --> 00:28:51,885 What she's asking will cost far more than that. 447 00:28:54,080 --> 00:28:56,560 Ferguson? Too old. 448 00:28:56,640 --> 00:28:58,722 - Willis? - Too stupid. 449 00:28:59,480 --> 00:29:01,847 - Boyd? - Too queer. 450 00:29:02,640 --> 00:29:03,880 Really? 451 00:29:05,320 --> 00:29:06,685 He's married with three kids. 452 00:29:06,760 --> 00:29:07,921 And wouldn't they be devastated. 453 00:29:08,040 --> 00:29:09,201 All right. 454 00:29:09,920 --> 00:29:11,081 What about Catherine Durant? 455 00:29:12,560 --> 00:29:16,167 Cathy Durant. She was vocally anti-Walker. 456 00:29:16,240 --> 00:29:17,844 She's got the experience. 457 00:29:19,400 --> 00:29:21,004 Set up a meeting. 458 00:29:24,760 --> 00:29:25,841 Hey. 459 00:29:28,480 --> 00:29:29,970 The donation from SanCorp? 460 00:29:30,800 --> 00:29:32,802 The money will have to come from somewhere else. 461 00:29:33,800 --> 00:29:35,165 What happened? 462 00:29:35,240 --> 00:29:37,447 I've looked over the budget for fiscal '13 463 00:29:37,520 --> 00:29:40,763 and we've allocated $1.6 million for salaries. 464 00:29:40,880 --> 00:29:42,803 We need to cut that in half. 465 00:29:43,480 --> 00:29:45,050 You're suggesting... 466 00:29:45,160 --> 00:29:46,730 Evelyn, we're going to let some people go. 467 00:29:47,440 --> 00:29:49,010 That would be half of our staff. 468 00:29:49,080 --> 00:29:51,242 We have to carve out some room. 469 00:29:51,320 --> 00:29:53,368 You would have to fire some essential people 470 00:29:53,520 --> 00:29:55,568 who have been with us since the beginning. 471 00:29:55,640 --> 00:29:58,530 We are a charity, but not for our employees. 472 00:29:59,600 --> 00:30:02,001 You know, Claire, I've held my tongue about 473 00:30:02,120 --> 00:30:04,566 this whole international thing for a while, 474 00:30:04,640 --> 00:30:05,926 but I don't get it. 475 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,604 We are really good at what we do. 476 00:30:07,720 --> 00:30:10,291 Why do we have to try and be something we're not? 477 00:30:10,360 --> 00:30:11,885 Because we've plateaued, Evelyn. 478 00:30:11,960 --> 00:30:14,645 And it is time for us, for our entire organization... 479 00:30:14,720 --> 00:30:18,042 But digging wells in Africa? We don't know anything about that. 480 00:30:18,120 --> 00:30:21,363 Which is why we have to bring in new people. 481 00:30:22,440 --> 00:30:24,920 This is the plan that I've proposed to the board 482 00:30:25,040 --> 00:30:27,486 and we are moving forward with it. 483 00:30:27,560 --> 00:30:30,086 I'd like a list of names, please. 484 00:30:31,440 --> 00:30:33,602 Claire, can we just think about this? 485 00:30:33,680 --> 00:30:37,162 I have thought about it. I've put a lot of thought into it. 486 00:30:37,240 --> 00:30:38,446 But I think... 487 00:30:38,520 --> 00:30:40,841 Evelyn, you're the office manager. 488 00:30:41,080 --> 00:30:44,004 I need you to trust that I know what I'm doing. 489 00:30:44,080 --> 00:30:46,845 So please get me that list as soon as possible. 490 00:30:57,160 --> 00:30:59,003 - Ma'am. You can't go up. - I'm sorry. 491 00:30:59,120 --> 00:31:01,009 - I just have one question. - No. No. 492 00:31:01,120 --> 00:31:02,963 - Sir, I apologize, this woman... - Congressman. 493 00:31:03,040 --> 00:31:04,201 Miss, you need to step away from the door. 494 00:31:04,280 --> 00:31:06,248 - If I could just have one second. - Step away from the... 495 00:31:07,160 --> 00:31:08,366 Who are you? 496 00:31:08,440 --> 00:31:11,364 My name is Zoe Barnes. I'm a reporter at the Washington Herald. 497 00:31:13,920 --> 00:31:16,844 It is after 10:30 at night and this is my home. 498 00:31:16,920 --> 00:31:21,130 - I do not allow... - We're part of a mutual admiration society. 499 00:31:24,480 --> 00:31:26,005 You're a fan of the symphony. 500 00:31:26,960 --> 00:31:29,327 More for the people-watching than the music. 501 00:31:31,960 --> 00:31:34,770 It's all right, Steve. Come on in, Ms. Barnes. 502 00:31:44,560 --> 00:31:45,561 (SUPPRESSES COUGH) 503 00:31:50,080 --> 00:31:51,491 It's strong. 504 00:31:51,560 --> 00:31:53,050 You'd prefer it weak? 505 00:31:53,120 --> 00:31:55,327 No, the stronger the better. 506 00:31:58,680 --> 00:32:00,250 There's no harm in looking. 507 00:32:00,320 --> 00:32:02,766 That's a cheap ploy. 508 00:32:02,840 --> 00:32:04,649 It's cheap but effective. 509 00:32:06,360 --> 00:32:08,727 Well, you certainly have my undivided attention. 510 00:32:08,840 --> 00:32:11,764 - Good, the reason I'm here... - Oh... 511 00:32:11,840 --> 00:32:14,047 ls foreplay over? 512 00:32:14,160 --> 00:32:17,607 I read somewhere that JFK never lasted more than three minutes. 513 00:32:17,680 --> 00:32:19,250 The point being? 514 00:32:19,320 --> 00:32:20,526 Time is precious. 515 00:32:20,600 --> 00:32:22,841 Powerful people don't have the luxury of foreplay. 516 00:32:22,960 --> 00:32:26,169 Okay. So why are you here, Ms. Barnes? 517 00:32:26,760 --> 00:32:28,683 I need somebody I can talk to. 518 00:32:28,800 --> 00:32:31,883 We're talking. Tell me what we're talking about. 519 00:32:33,360 --> 00:32:36,011 I protect your identity, I print whatever you tell me. 520 00:32:36,080 --> 00:32:37,889 And I'll never ask any questions. 521 00:32:37,960 --> 00:32:40,361 And what makes you think I don't already have such an arrangement 522 00:32:40,440 --> 00:32:41,566 with one of your colleagues? 523 00:32:41,640 --> 00:32:43,847 Because if you did, you wouldn't have let me through the door. 524 00:32:45,680 --> 00:32:48,047 I've led a very long, very successful career 525 00:32:48,200 --> 00:32:50,646 avoiding this sort of intrigue with the press. 526 00:32:50,720 --> 00:32:52,688 I can't see any advantage in starting now. 527 00:32:52,760 --> 00:32:54,330 But is there any disadvantage? 528 00:32:54,400 --> 00:32:55,845 Sloppiness, for one. 529 00:32:55,920 --> 00:32:57,843 I promise you absolute discretion. 530 00:32:57,920 --> 00:33:00,810 So we're talking about trust. 531 00:33:00,880 --> 00:33:02,325 Use whatever word you like. 532 00:33:02,400 --> 00:33:04,402 Words matter very much, Ms. Barnes. 533 00:33:04,480 --> 00:33:06,801 You should care more about them, given your profession. 534 00:33:07,400 --> 00:33:09,971 Then yes, your trust. 535 00:33:11,200 --> 00:33:13,407 So which Zoe Barnes am I to trust? 536 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:17,322 The one who wrote about the fireman that married the meter maid? 537 00:33:17,400 --> 00:33:19,971 Or the one who authored a very fine article 538 00:33:20,080 --> 00:33:22,651 on a new jogging path in Rock Creek Park. 539 00:33:22,720 --> 00:33:24,529 Don't be flattered. I read everything. 540 00:33:24,600 --> 00:33:26,523 I'm better than what they have me doing. 541 00:33:29,720 --> 00:33:30,926 You know what that feels like. 542 00:33:31,080 --> 00:33:32,320 Do I? 543 00:33:32,520 --> 00:33:34,682 You would have made a great Secretary of State. 544 00:33:39,480 --> 00:33:41,767 How exactly may I help you, Ms. Barnes? 545 00:33:43,760 --> 00:33:45,888 You must know the administration's legislative agenda. 546 00:33:46,600 --> 00:33:48,329 - What's coming up first. - I may. 547 00:33:49,520 --> 00:33:50,567 Will you tell me? 548 00:33:51,000 --> 00:33:52,240 What would be your guess? 549 00:33:55,440 --> 00:33:57,249 - Education. - Why? 550 00:33:57,320 --> 00:34:01,120 Immigration is too controversial. Tax-reform isn't sexy enough. 551 00:34:02,480 --> 00:34:03,970 Everyone can get behind children. 552 00:34:06,520 --> 00:34:07,567 Is it education? 553 00:34:07,640 --> 00:34:11,042 You might very well think that. I couldn't possibly comment. 554 00:34:11,280 --> 00:34:14,086 - A hint. - It's late, Ms. Barnes. 555 00:34:14,200 --> 00:34:15,361 Can we talk again? 556 00:34:15,440 --> 00:34:18,330 I hope you'll understand that I want to sleep on all this. 557 00:34:18,400 --> 00:34:20,129 I never make such big decisions 558 00:34:20,200 --> 00:34:22,806 so long after sunset and so far from dawn. 559 00:34:28,640 --> 00:34:30,563 My cell phone's on the back. 560 00:34:31,480 --> 00:34:33,403 Did you put Ms. Barnes in the visitors' ledger? 561 00:34:33,480 --> 00:34:34,891 Not yet. Don't. 562 00:34:34,960 --> 00:34:36,644 - Needless to say. - Needless. 563 00:34:36,760 --> 00:34:37,761 Hello. 564 00:34:38,680 --> 00:34:42,002 Claire, this is Ms. Zoe Barnes, of the Washington Herald. 565 00:34:42,080 --> 00:34:43,445 She was just leaving. 566 00:34:44,080 --> 00:34:46,003 Very nice to meet you, Mrs. Underwood. 567 00:34:47,360 --> 00:34:50,204 Drive safe. There's a lot of ice on the road. 568 00:34:52,360 --> 00:34:54,840 I will. Thank you. 569 00:34:57,480 --> 00:34:58,845 Does that work on anybody? 570 00:34:59,000 --> 00:35:00,411 Does what? 571 00:35:00,840 --> 00:35:03,320 The push-up bra and the V-neck tee? 572 00:35:03,440 --> 00:35:06,205 Well, if it does, I don't know who they are. 573 00:35:07,520 --> 00:35:08,806 (POLICE SIREN WAILING) 574 00:35:12,920 --> 00:35:14,729 Okay. Relax, relax. 575 00:35:24,320 --> 00:35:26,209 License and registration. 576 00:35:26,280 --> 00:35:28,362 The glove compartment, sweetheart. 577 00:35:31,360 --> 00:35:33,806 This isn't your driver's license. It's a Starbucks card. 578 00:35:33,880 --> 00:35:35,769 Oh, shit. Sorry. 579 00:35:35,880 --> 00:35:36,927 Sir, have you been drinking? 580 00:35:37,000 --> 00:35:39,651 No, I never drink coffee at this hour. 581 00:35:40,360 --> 00:35:41,930 I'm going to need you to step out of the car. 582 00:35:42,320 --> 00:35:44,322 If I was speeding, you can write me a ticket... 583 00:35:44,400 --> 00:35:47,609 Sir, step out of the car right now. 584 00:35:51,240 --> 00:35:54,449 Look, I don't want to be a prick, but I'm a member of Congress. 585 00:35:55,040 --> 00:35:56,804 I don't care if you're the King of China. 586 00:35:57,400 --> 00:35:59,243 China doesn't have a king. 587 00:35:59,320 --> 00:36:01,243 It's a communist ogliwarchy... 588 00:36:03,240 --> 00:36:05,925 Let's go. Out. You too, sweetie. 589 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,445 Fuck, that is hard to say. 590 00:36:15,800 --> 00:36:16,801 (CELL PHONE RINGING) 591 00:36:23,480 --> 00:36:24,766 Hello? 592 00:36:27,840 --> 00:36:32,448 Good. Well, let's get him out. 593 00:37:02,320 --> 00:37:04,243 Mind if I join you? 594 00:37:04,320 --> 00:37:06,561 What the fuck is going on? 595 00:37:06,640 --> 00:37:07,971 I thought I was meeting... 596 00:37:08,160 --> 00:37:09,491 No. You're meeting me. 597 00:37:09,560 --> 00:37:11,324 It's 4:00 in the goddamn morning. 598 00:37:11,480 --> 00:37:13,244 I've got a city council meeting in... 599 00:37:13,320 --> 00:37:17,325 You've been police commissioner for what, almost a decade now? 600 00:37:17,880 --> 00:37:19,848 We're here to talk about my resume? 601 00:37:20,120 --> 00:37:22,600 Mayor of D.C. would look good on that resume, wouldn't it? 602 00:37:24,080 --> 00:37:26,890 We know that you've been angling to run for some time. 603 00:37:26,960 --> 00:37:28,530 Experience is your strong suit. 604 00:37:29,240 --> 00:37:31,971 Endorsement and fundraising are not. 605 00:37:32,960 --> 00:37:34,007 We can help with that. 606 00:37:45,880 --> 00:37:48,850 Russo, you're free to go. 607 00:37:51,520 --> 00:37:52,601 RUSSO: It was just a few drinks. 608 00:37:52,720 --> 00:37:53,801 CHRISTINA: It was enough to get pulled over. 609 00:37:53,880 --> 00:37:55,370 RUSSO: I wasn't drunk-drunk. 610 00:37:59,080 --> 00:38:00,206 Were you alone? 611 00:38:00,360 --> 00:38:01,521 Yes. 612 00:38:02,120 --> 00:38:03,451 - Say it to my face. - Watch the road. 613 00:38:03,520 --> 00:38:04,806 Say it to my face! 614 00:38:04,880 --> 00:38:06,882 Yes, I was alone! 615 00:38:10,640 --> 00:38:12,768 You cannot keep doing this, Peter. 616 00:38:12,880 --> 00:38:15,042 It's going to catch up with you. 617 00:38:17,040 --> 00:38:18,201 I know. 618 00:38:20,880 --> 00:38:22,723 Do you think we can arrange two more 619 00:38:22,840 --> 00:38:24,649 at our table for the Jefferson Ball? 620 00:38:24,720 --> 00:38:26,882 - For whom? - The Holburns. 621 00:38:26,960 --> 00:38:28,689 Why on earth would you want them there? 622 00:38:28,800 --> 00:38:30,529 I'm going to need her money for the CWI. 623 00:38:30,600 --> 00:38:32,364 The staff cuts are just not enough. 624 00:38:32,440 --> 00:38:34,090 I'll talk to Vasquez. 625 00:38:34,160 --> 00:38:35,810 - How're we doing? - Good. 626 00:38:35,880 --> 00:38:38,201 Progress. Irons in the fire. 627 00:38:38,280 --> 00:38:39,645 I like irons. 628 00:38:39,720 --> 00:38:41,370 But I love fire. 629 00:38:57,680 --> 00:38:58,681 Yes... 630 00:39:02,720 --> 00:39:04,449 (PAPER SHREDDER WHIRRING) 631 00:39:05,800 --> 00:39:07,086 What are you... 632 00:39:07,240 --> 00:39:08,480 The bill is garbage, Donald. 633 00:39:08,560 --> 00:39:11,689 Tax increases? Ban on vouchers? Federal oversight? 634 00:39:11,760 --> 00:39:13,205 How do you expect me to get that through a committee? 635 00:39:13,280 --> 00:39:14,930 When Linda told me to write it, she promised... 636 00:39:15,040 --> 00:39:16,644 I'm sure she said any number of things. 637 00:39:16,760 --> 00:39:18,444 Forget what they promised you, Donald. 638 00:39:18,520 --> 00:39:21,251 They want your name because it carries weight. 639 00:39:21,320 --> 00:39:23,049 Well, my name comes with my ideas. 640 00:39:23,120 --> 00:39:25,043 I understand, but you've got to be reasonable. 641 00:39:25,120 --> 00:39:26,201 This isn't the Great Debate. 642 00:39:26,280 --> 00:39:28,601 It's about passing meaningful reform. 643 00:39:28,720 --> 00:39:32,008 Maybe not everything you would hope. But help me help you. 644 00:39:32,960 --> 00:39:34,450 That's going to take time. 645 00:39:35,280 --> 00:39:36,725 Those ideas, I've been developing them for... 646 00:39:36,800 --> 00:39:38,689 If it's time you need, I will buy you time. 647 00:39:38,760 --> 00:39:40,967 But you've got to promise me your next at bat 648 00:39:41,120 --> 00:39:43,407 is gonna give me something I can work with. 649 00:39:44,280 --> 00:39:46,806 Okay, Frank, I'll see what I can do. 650 00:39:47,120 --> 00:39:49,122 Good. And, Donald, don't let this get you down. 651 00:39:49,240 --> 00:39:50,651 Together, we're going to do more 652 00:39:50,760 --> 00:39:52,171 than you've been able to do in 25 years. 653 00:39:58,120 --> 00:39:59,724 Two things are now irrelevant. 654 00:39:59,800 --> 00:40:02,121 Donald Blythe and Donald Blythe's new draft. 655 00:40:02,200 --> 00:40:04,328 Eventually, I'll have to re-write the bill myself. 656 00:40:04,400 --> 00:40:06,368 Forward, that is the battle-cry. 657 00:40:06,440 --> 00:40:09,842 Leave ideology to the arm-chair generals. It does me no good. 658 00:40:10,840 --> 00:40:12,763 Walker just nominated Kern. 659 00:40:12,840 --> 00:40:15,207 It's a long road to confirmation. 660 00:40:15,960 --> 00:40:17,086 Kern is a boy scout. 661 00:40:17,160 --> 00:40:19,845 Nobody's a boy scout. Not even Boy Scouts. 662 00:40:21,200 --> 00:40:23,885 - What do you have? - Absolutely nothing. 663 00:40:24,280 --> 00:40:25,281 (LAUGHS) 664 00:40:25,560 --> 00:40:27,483 Then what are we talking about? 665 00:40:27,560 --> 00:40:30,325 Just asking a simple question, does the job interest you? 666 00:40:32,560 --> 00:40:34,608 Why would you want Michael gone? 667 00:40:34,680 --> 00:40:36,887 Cathy, you and I came up together. 668 00:40:36,960 --> 00:40:39,122 The Foreign Affairs Committee needs a secretary we can work with. 669 00:40:39,440 --> 00:40:42,125 Someone who isn't afraid to stand up to Walker when he's wrong. 670 00:40:43,040 --> 00:40:44,530 We need you. 671 00:40:49,040 --> 00:40:50,690 Let's assume I am interested. 672 00:40:50,800 --> 00:40:53,565 I don't want to assume. I want to know. 673 00:41:15,200 --> 00:41:16,201 (DIALING CELL PHONE) 674 00:41:38,040 --> 00:41:41,965 2... Okay. 2-6-3-7. (CELL PHONE VIBRATING) 675 00:41:46,960 --> 00:41:50,089 Please hold. Zoe Barnes. 676 00:41:52,280 --> 00:41:54,169 Anywhere you want. 677 00:41:54,920 --> 00:41:57,446 On my way. I'll gonna have to call you back. 678 00:42:11,680 --> 00:42:14,650 I'm so sorry. I couldn't catch a cab. I had to take a train and I... 679 00:42:14,800 --> 00:42:16,564 Just before you left my house. 680 00:42:17,040 --> 00:42:20,249 Think back. What were we discussing? 681 00:42:21,680 --> 00:42:23,011 The president's legislative agenda. 682 00:42:23,120 --> 00:42:24,451 Specifically. 683 00:42:25,320 --> 00:42:26,367 Education. 684 00:42:26,800 --> 00:42:28,928 - Was I right? - Do the math, Ms. Barnes. 685 00:42:30,480 --> 00:42:31,641 He needs a bill. 686 00:42:31,760 --> 00:42:32,921 Sponsored by? 687 00:42:33,880 --> 00:42:35,609 - You? - Be smarter than that. 688 00:42:39,280 --> 00:42:40,770 - Somebody with legitimacy. - Good. 689 00:42:40,840 --> 00:42:43,491 And who screams "legitimacy" in Education? 690 00:42:45,160 --> 00:42:46,127 - Donald Blythe? - Correct. 691 00:42:46,200 --> 00:42:47,804 The problem is... 692 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,650 He's an old-school tax-and-spend liberal. 693 00:42:50,120 --> 00:42:51,451 Walker ran as a moderate. 694 00:42:53,840 --> 00:42:55,171 You think Blythe would talk to me? 695 00:42:57,480 --> 00:42:59,209 He doesn't have to. 696 00:43:00,040 --> 00:43:01,087 Wait... 697 00:43:01,840 --> 00:43:06,129 We're in a very gray area, ethically, legally, which I'm okay with... 698 00:43:06,200 --> 00:43:08,601 I just love this painting, don't you? 699 00:43:10,160 --> 00:43:12,288 We're in the same boat now, Zoe. 700 00:43:12,520 --> 00:43:15,842 Take care not to tip it over. I can only save one of us from drowning. 701 00:43:39,000 --> 00:43:40,001 (CELL PHONE BUZZES) 702 00:43:44,080 --> 00:43:46,651 He announces his education initiative on Monday. 703 00:43:46,720 --> 00:43:47,721 Half of the address is... 704 00:43:47,800 --> 00:43:48,801 I understand. 705 00:43:48,880 --> 00:43:50,006 Do we need to take it out? 706 00:43:50,120 --> 00:43:51,201 We're fine, Linda. 707 00:43:51,280 --> 00:43:53,806 But you just got through saying he has to start over. 708 00:43:53,880 --> 00:43:55,644 I didn't choose Blythe. You did. 709 00:43:55,720 --> 00:43:58,485 You put him in my lap and asked me to work a miracle, and I will. 710 00:43:58,560 --> 00:44:00,289 Now, have a little faith, Linda. 711 00:44:00,400 --> 00:44:02,164 Let me work with Donald on this. 712 00:44:02,240 --> 00:44:04,561 I know what can be accomplished in 100 days. 713 00:44:05,240 --> 00:44:07,322 All right, Frank, we're counting on you. 714 00:44:07,400 --> 00:44:08,481 Good. 715 00:44:11,080 --> 00:44:12,730 Now, I do have a little favor to ask. 716 00:44:13,720 --> 00:44:16,121 Do you think I can get just two more tickets 717 00:44:16,240 --> 00:44:18,641 for my table at the Jefferson Ball? 718 00:44:29,920 --> 00:44:31,081 Drink? 719 00:44:31,600 --> 00:44:33,090 Sure, what do you got? 720 00:44:33,240 --> 00:44:34,730 Whiskey. Blends. 721 00:44:34,800 --> 00:44:35,961 If you're offering. 722 00:44:37,400 --> 00:44:41,644 So, how are things in the City of Brotherly Love? 723 00:44:41,880 --> 00:44:43,450 We're getting by. 724 00:44:43,520 --> 00:44:45,443 (CHUCKLES) Good, good. 725 00:44:46,000 --> 00:44:47,764 I'm sorry, I made that neat. Did you want... 726 00:44:47,920 --> 00:44:49,729 No, this is perfect. 727 00:44:59,280 --> 00:45:03,444 So, it seems you've been a bit irresponsible. 728 00:45:04,600 --> 00:45:05,965 What? 729 00:45:06,120 --> 00:45:07,451 Don't play dumb with me, Peter. 730 00:45:07,720 --> 00:45:09,609 Save it for the ethics committee. 731 00:45:11,280 --> 00:45:13,647 Drink up, you could use a little courage right now. 732 00:45:15,280 --> 00:45:16,441 You're not having one? 733 00:45:16,560 --> 00:45:18,483 It's a bit early in the day for me. 734 00:45:21,640 --> 00:45:23,847 Is this about the other night? 735 00:45:23,960 --> 00:45:25,291 How do you know about that? 736 00:45:25,360 --> 00:45:27,886 I'm the Whip. It's my job to know. 737 00:45:27,960 --> 00:45:30,884 Look, they let me off. There's no charges. 738 00:45:30,960 --> 00:45:32,371 It's all taken care of. 739 00:45:33,160 --> 00:45:35,640 Honestly, Peter, do you really think 740 00:45:35,800 --> 00:45:38,326 these things just take care of themselves? 741 00:45:39,160 --> 00:45:40,161 You... 742 00:45:43,640 --> 00:45:46,166 It was just this one time, Frank. I swear to God. 743 00:45:46,240 --> 00:45:48,527 Then you must hold God in very low esteem, 744 00:45:48,680 --> 00:45:51,001 because we both know that's a lie. 745 00:45:52,160 --> 00:45:54,845 Solicitation, controlled substances, 746 00:45:54,920 --> 00:45:56,843 driving under the influence... 747 00:45:57,520 --> 00:45:59,966 You've got quite a long list of hobbies. 748 00:46:01,560 --> 00:46:02,846 What is it you want? 749 00:46:15,080 --> 00:46:19,802 Your absolute, unquestioning loyalty. 750 00:46:20,280 --> 00:46:21,281 Always. 751 00:46:21,360 --> 00:46:25,410 Do not misunderstand what I mean by loyalty. 752 00:46:25,480 --> 00:46:28,450 Anything. Name it, Frank. 753 00:46:28,520 --> 00:46:30,284 You seem far too relaxed. 754 00:46:30,360 --> 00:46:31,964 I'm not. 755 00:46:32,040 --> 00:46:33,769 You shouldn't be. 756 00:46:35,960 --> 00:46:37,121 Doug will be in touch. 757 00:46:42,560 --> 00:46:46,007 Hang on. Where have you been? I've been calling you. 758 00:46:46,080 --> 00:46:47,650 Everybody's working double-time on inauguration 759 00:46:47,720 --> 00:46:49,404 and you just up and disappear... 760 00:46:50,240 --> 00:46:51,241 Hang on. 761 00:46:59,520 --> 00:47:00,521 Let me call you back. 762 00:47:05,600 --> 00:47:07,284 - Where did you get this? - Wrong question. 763 00:47:07,360 --> 00:47:11,160 The right question is how quickly can we get it up on the site? 764 00:47:11,240 --> 00:47:12,605 I have to run this past Tom. 765 00:47:13,880 --> 00:47:17,009 Let's get legal on this, make sure we're not breaking any laws. 766 00:47:17,920 --> 00:47:18,921 You won't tell me your source? 767 00:47:19,040 --> 00:47:20,087 I can't do that. 768 00:47:20,120 --> 00:47:22,930 - Fine. But if legal finds even one... - I understand. 769 00:47:23,000 --> 00:47:24,331 How long do you think that will take? 770 00:47:24,440 --> 00:47:25,726 We should get this online right away. 771 00:47:25,800 --> 00:47:27,484 I'm not just going to scan a 300-page document 772 00:47:27,560 --> 00:47:29,210 and put it up before we've gone through every... 773 00:47:29,280 --> 00:47:30,441 I did that already. 774 00:47:31,240 --> 00:47:32,651 - The whole thing? - Cover to cover. 775 00:47:33,120 --> 00:47:36,408 I've got excerpts. Analysis. 3,000 words ready for editing. 776 00:47:38,480 --> 00:47:39,561 You start going over that. 777 00:47:40,120 --> 00:47:43,329 Get graphics working on tables, charts, the whole nine yards. 778 00:47:44,160 --> 00:47:45,241 Janine! 779 00:47:46,200 --> 00:47:47,770 What's the angle, five words? 780 00:47:47,880 --> 00:47:49,370 Far left of center. 781 00:47:49,440 --> 00:47:50,441 That's four. 782 00:47:50,520 --> 00:47:51,521 Very far left of center. 783 00:47:51,600 --> 00:47:53,011 Enough to put Walker on his heels? 784 00:47:53,080 --> 00:47:54,605 Fuck his heels. This will put him on his ass. 785 00:47:55,440 --> 00:47:56,441 What's up? 786 00:47:56,920 --> 00:47:59,571 We've got a copy of the administration's education bill. 787 00:47:59,640 --> 00:48:01,130 You're going to work with Zoe, do background copy. 788 00:48:01,200 --> 00:48:02,804 - Zoe Barnes? - Right here. 789 00:48:03,680 --> 00:48:05,170 Whatever she needs. 790 00:48:05,240 --> 00:48:06,207 Shouldn't I be writing the... 791 00:48:06,320 --> 00:48:07,321 She wrote it already. 792 00:48:07,400 --> 00:48:10,370 And I want you to re-write it, then re-write it again. You'll help her. 793 00:48:10,440 --> 00:48:13,171 - Tom, I'm your chief political correspondent. - Go. 794 00:48:13,240 --> 00:48:14,321 I want this by tomorrow. 795 00:48:14,480 --> 00:48:15,561 But I need to focus on the inauguration. 796 00:48:15,640 --> 00:48:16,926 This is more important. 797 00:48:17,480 --> 00:48:19,164 Let's get started. 798 00:48:19,480 --> 00:48:21,164 WALKER: ...that I will faithfully execute the office 799 00:48:21,320 --> 00:48:22,970 of President of the United States. 800 00:48:23,040 --> 00:48:25,566 . . That I will faithfully execute the office..." 801 00:48:25,640 --> 00:48:27,642 Power is a lot like real estate. 802 00:48:27,840 --> 00:48:29,842 It's all about location, location, location. 803 00:48:30,840 --> 00:48:32,569 The closer you are to the source, 804 00:48:32,680 --> 00:48:34,842 the higher your property value. 805 00:48:36,040 --> 00:48:38,441 Centuries from now, when people watch this footage, 806 00:48:39,000 --> 00:48:42,447 who will they see smiling just at the edge of the frame? 807 00:48:42,920 --> 00:48:44,490 WALKER: "So help me God." 808 00:48:44,920 --> 00:48:46,160 Congratulations. 809 00:49:02,800 --> 00:49:06,282 Today is not about the next four years. 810 00:49:07,680 --> 00:49:10,286 It's about the next four decades. 811 00:49:10,960 --> 00:49:13,531 You've placed your faith in me, 812 00:49:13,600 --> 00:49:18,288 and I, in turn, choose to place that faith in our children. 813 00:49:19,720 --> 00:49:24,328 Our children are the key to this nation's future, 814 00:49:24,880 --> 00:49:28,726 and that's why the first order of business for this administration 815 00:49:28,800 --> 00:49:32,407 will be a comprehensive education reform bill 816 00:49:32,480 --> 00:49:38,567 to properly fix, finance and strengthen our nation's schools. 817 00:49:42,600 --> 00:49:44,728 And I pledge to you, 818 00:49:45,080 --> 00:49:48,163 we will have that bill on the floor of the Congress 819 00:49:48,240 --> 00:49:51,801 within the first 100 days of this administration. 820 00:49:58,120 --> 00:50:00,248 FELICITY: It was so nice of you to make this possible. 821 00:50:00,400 --> 00:50:01,447 When you called me, I was... 822 00:50:01,560 --> 00:50:02,527 Not another word. 823 00:50:02,600 --> 00:50:06,082 KERN: I'm going to miss out on my ultimate Frisbee league this season. 824 00:50:06,560 --> 00:50:07,971 No, I'm serious. 825 00:50:08,040 --> 00:50:10,088 A few of us on Budget have quite a rivalry 826 00:50:10,200 --> 00:50:12,248 going with the guys on Finance. 827 00:50:12,360 --> 00:50:14,681 It's fierce. We get physical. 828 00:50:14,760 --> 00:50:19,721 Anybody gets between me and that goal line, I will take that sucker down. 829 00:50:39,920 --> 00:50:43,163 Donald, I've been looking for you everywhere, maestro. 830 00:50:43,240 --> 00:50:44,844 - Yeah. - Let me help you out there. 831 00:50:45,000 --> 00:50:47,241 I really like the work you've done on the new draft. 832 00:50:47,320 --> 00:50:49,766 It's a big step forward. We're going to make history together. 833 00:50:49,840 --> 00:50:51,046 Thanks for your encouragement, Francis. 834 00:50:51,120 --> 00:50:53,168 Listen, I've got some ideas about subsidies... 835 00:50:53,240 --> 00:50:55,846 Catherine! Hold on to that thought, Donald. 836 00:50:57,000 --> 00:50:59,651 Don't you look stunning. 837 00:51:00,280 --> 00:51:01,486 We Southern girls clean up well 838 00:51:01,560 --> 00:51:04,166 when we get out of our Daisy Dukes and into some Vera Wang. 839 00:51:04,240 --> 00:51:07,528 And we Southern boys are slow with our words, but we're fast on our feet. 840 00:51:07,600 --> 00:51:09,170 May I have the honor? 841 00:51:09,280 --> 00:51:10,805 You most certainly may. 842 00:51:36,440 --> 00:51:38,522 - Morning, Freddy. - Mornin', Frank. 843 00:51:38,600 --> 00:51:40,364 - How's tricks? - Can't kick. 844 00:51:41,200 --> 00:51:44,124 - You want to go on in? - No, why don't you set me up outside? 845 00:51:44,200 --> 00:51:45,850 Outside? It's freezing out here. 846 00:51:45,920 --> 00:51:48,287 Well, a little cold never hurt anybody. 847 00:51:49,000 --> 00:51:50,081 Anything you say, Frank. 848 00:51:50,960 --> 00:51:52,610 It'll be right up. 849 00:51:53,040 --> 00:51:56,442 My one guilty pleasure is a good rack of ribs. Even at 7:30 in the morning. 850 00:51:56,520 --> 00:51:57,851 I have the whole place to myself. 851 00:51:57,920 --> 00:52:00,002 Freddy sometimes opens up just for me. 852 00:52:00,200 --> 00:52:02,202 Where I come from in South Carolina, 853 00:52:02,280 --> 00:52:04,601 people didn't have two pennies to rub together. 854 00:52:04,880 --> 00:52:07,360 A rack of ribs was a luxury, like... 855 00:52:11,520 --> 00:52:13,602 ...Christmas in July. 856 00:52:52,160 --> 00:52:53,889 This web traffic is absolutely crazy. 857 00:52:58,080 --> 00:53:01,402 DISPATCHER: ...blue Camry's wanted in connection to a canine hit-and-run. 858 00:53:01,480 --> 00:53:03,608 Hey, is this your car? 859 00:53:03,760 --> 00:53:05,888 What's going on? 860 00:53:08,600 --> 00:53:10,250 You want seconds, Frank? 861 00:53:10,360 --> 00:53:12,010 I better not 862 00:53:13,960 --> 00:53:17,203 Tell you what, Freddy. Yes, I will. 863 00:53:17,920 --> 00:53:19,922 I'm feeling hungry today. 864 00:53:21,547 --> 00:53:26,547 lost0ne - Addic7ed.com