1 00:00:12,763 --> 00:00:15,641 [theme music playing] 2 00:01:49,860 --> 00:01:53,571 The dead sleep with their eyes open, my grandfather would say. 3 00:01:53,656 --> 00:01:56,366 They're watching you from the past... 4 00:01:56,449 --> 00:01:57,993 [Doug] Jackie Sharp. 5 00:01:58,076 --> 00:01:59,620 Romero wasted no time. 6 00:01:59,703 --> 00:02:00,871 What good are you? 7 00:02:00,954 --> 00:02:02,998 You Democrats are full of surprises. 8 00:02:03,081 --> 00:02:04,917 [Doug] Her lawyers won't let us get anywhere near her. 9 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:07,044 [Mark] Because they're negotiating her testimony. 10 00:02:07,127 --> 00:02:08,587 How the hell did we get here? 11 00:02:08,671 --> 00:02:11,965 Romero was privy to information. Someone from within the party. 12 00:02:12,800 --> 00:02:14,592 [Mark] He's threatening to go after her for whipping votes 13 00:02:14,677 --> 00:02:17,888 in exchange for campaign funds from a Mr. Remy Danton, 14 00:02:17,971 --> 00:02:20,015 who, shockingly, she was sleeping with. 15 00:02:20,098 --> 00:02:22,100 Well, she's not testifying because of an affair. 16 00:02:22,184 --> 00:02:24,144 She's testifying 'cause she doesn't want to go to jail. 17 00:02:24,227 --> 00:02:26,354 Which is the only reason anyone testifies. 18 00:02:27,773 --> 00:02:29,650 Doug, keep at the rest of the Democrats on that committee. 19 00:02:29,733 --> 00:02:31,359 Make sure they stay in line. 20 00:02:31,443 --> 00:02:34,404 I'll keep working my side of the aisle, but... uh, Romero. 21 00:02:34,487 --> 00:02:35,613 He's a prick. 22 00:02:35,698 --> 00:02:38,241 [Mark] Mmm-hmm, prick who still wants whip. 23 00:02:38,325 --> 00:02:40,035 Terry Womack has been very loyal. 24 00:02:40,118 --> 00:02:42,579 Yeah, well, there's loyal, and then there's good. 25 00:02:44,164 --> 00:02:45,916 What has Womack brought you? 26 00:02:45,999 --> 00:02:48,335 Did he kill the Declaration of War Committee? 27 00:02:48,836 --> 00:02:50,337 Did he deliver Missouri for you in November? 28 00:02:50,420 --> 00:02:51,629 That's enough. 29 00:02:52,715 --> 00:02:53,799 Let's give it to him. 30 00:02:53,882 --> 00:02:55,718 Look, sometimes you have to make hard choices. 31 00:02:55,801 --> 00:02:57,427 I'll talk to Terry. 32 00:02:57,510 --> 00:03:00,513 Romero's gonna have to find a place for him to land, and... 33 00:03:00,597 --> 00:03:02,515 where that is matters to me. 34 00:03:02,599 --> 00:03:03,934 That'll be all for now. 35 00:03:05,352 --> 00:03:06,353 Yes, sir. 36 00:03:16,654 --> 00:03:17,823 - Put Doyle on this. - [door closes] 37 00:03:19,616 --> 00:03:20,951 We already vetted Romero. 38 00:03:21,034 --> 00:03:23,078 No, I mean on Usher. 39 00:03:25,247 --> 00:03:27,040 [Green on phone] The body is remarkably well-preserved, 40 00:03:27,124 --> 00:03:29,752 except for the extremities, which frostbite took care of. 41 00:03:29,835 --> 00:03:31,211 But dental is intact. 42 00:03:31,294 --> 00:03:34,006 Our counterparts in Antarctica are cooperating fully, 43 00:03:34,089 --> 00:03:36,549 and the body will be in our possession within the next 12 hours. 44 00:03:36,633 --> 00:03:38,343 I'll have it in transit after customs. 45 00:03:38,426 --> 00:03:41,346 We'd like the body to get lost in transit. 46 00:03:41,429 --> 00:03:42,680 Ma'am? 47 00:03:42,765 --> 00:03:44,266 It needs to get lost. 48 00:03:45,183 --> 00:03:46,184 Yes. 49 00:03:47,685 --> 00:03:50,147 Okay. Thank you, Assistant Director Green. 50 00:03:50,230 --> 00:03:51,648 Uh, keep in touch. 51 00:03:57,654 --> 00:04:00,866 - I thought you'd gone to bed. - Can't yet. 52 00:04:04,327 --> 00:04:06,538 - Who's that? - No one we know. 53 00:04:10,125 --> 00:04:11,835 Tom, I said it's no one we know. 54 00:04:17,590 --> 00:04:20,968 You ever hear about the 5,000-year-old man they found 55 00:04:20,993 --> 00:04:22,744 frozen in the Italian Alps? 56 00:04:23,889 --> 00:04:25,098 No. 57 00:04:26,266 --> 00:04:29,311 His skull was caved in... from the back. 58 00:04:30,395 --> 00:04:32,022 He probably never saw it coming. 59 00:04:34,900 --> 00:04:37,694 Beaten and left for dead. 60 00:04:41,489 --> 00:04:43,867 Left for dead is an ancient concept. 61 00:04:45,577 --> 00:04:47,370 You know, when you freeze to death... 62 00:04:48,288 --> 00:04:51,624 the last thing you feel is extreme heat. 63 00:04:51,708 --> 00:04:53,168 That hurts. 64 00:04:54,169 --> 00:04:55,212 Sorry. 65 00:04:59,216 --> 00:05:00,675 I saw Francis out there. 66 00:05:02,052 --> 00:05:03,595 He seems on edge. 67 00:05:05,722 --> 00:05:06,849 Can you blame him? 68 00:05:09,559 --> 00:05:10,560 Better? 69 00:05:14,022 --> 00:05:15,565 [Frank panting] 70 00:05:32,875 --> 00:05:34,626 Shoplifting is the worst of it. 71 00:05:35,543 --> 00:05:39,339 A couple of recent street buys that led to court-mandated rehab. 72 00:05:39,422 --> 00:05:44,344 That's where she lives, where she works, where she scores... [inhales deeply] 73 00:05:44,427 --> 00:05:47,890 But all I see here is a woman in her 20s, trying to get to 30. 74 00:05:48,974 --> 00:05:51,643 - She's a concern. - I don't get it. 75 00:05:51,726 --> 00:05:54,646 She was in touch with Gavin Orsay before he left for Venezuela. 76 00:05:54,729 --> 00:05:56,231 - Doug... - Nathan! 77 00:05:57,149 --> 00:05:59,734 There's a bite to your tone that we might need to discuss. 78 00:06:02,529 --> 00:06:04,656 She's a loose end and an addict. 79 00:06:06,992 --> 00:06:08,618 That's a bad combination. 80 00:06:13,040 --> 00:06:14,249 It's a clean slate. 81 00:06:15,333 --> 00:06:17,460 Donald Blythe's taste was a bit too dark for me, 82 00:06:17,544 --> 00:06:19,004 so I stripped it all back. 83 00:06:20,297 --> 00:06:23,591 I have chosen one painting so far that's on its way, though. 84 00:06:24,467 --> 00:06:27,512 Thad Peterson's body is taken care of. 85 00:06:27,595 --> 00:06:29,431 His name is John Doe. 86 00:06:30,640 --> 00:06:32,434 I'd recognize him anywhere. 87 00:06:34,602 --> 00:06:37,064 This would've been very embarrassing to some interests 88 00:06:37,147 --> 00:06:38,565 that are important to this country. 89 00:06:38,648 --> 00:06:41,193 And I wouldn't want the family to see him this way. 90 00:06:42,360 --> 00:06:44,862 What's the news from the Jordanian Embassy? 91 00:06:46,364 --> 00:06:51,286 Aidan Macallan still won't reveal what he did or didn't tell Petrov. 92 00:06:51,369 --> 00:06:53,788 Well, the president wants him brought back from his asylum 93 00:06:53,871 --> 00:06:55,248 to the United States immediately. 94 00:06:55,332 --> 00:06:56,833 I think we should give it a little more time. 95 00:06:58,460 --> 00:07:01,546 You know, I wonder if it was such a good idea to bring you in on this. 96 00:07:01,629 --> 00:07:04,716 - You promised... - I know. I know. Ahmadi... 97 00:07:06,551 --> 00:07:09,054 We've got Special Forces on the ground, tracking. 98 00:07:09,137 --> 00:07:12,890 Russia's presence in Syria is making this more difficult than I once thought. 99 00:07:12,975 --> 00:07:16,353 I need to know what Macallan told Petrov. 100 00:07:16,937 --> 00:07:21,441 It never ceases to astonish me how talented men are at making a mess. 101 00:07:27,822 --> 00:07:28,823 [door closes] 102 00:07:36,289 --> 00:07:38,500 Uh, it's not gonna serve you to go after your own party. 103 00:07:38,583 --> 00:07:40,293 [scoffs] You never stop. 104 00:07:41,669 --> 00:07:44,172 Jackie Sharp will never testify. 105 00:07:44,256 --> 00:07:45,798 Well, then she'll go to jail. 106 00:07:46,716 --> 00:07:49,761 You can't prove it, Alex. You can't prove the quid pro quo. 107 00:07:49,844 --> 00:07:51,013 She seems to think I can. 108 00:07:51,929 --> 00:07:54,599 If you play it a little differently, you have a chance to get what you want. 109 00:07:54,682 --> 00:07:57,227 - We're offering you whip. - [scoffs] 110 00:07:57,310 --> 00:07:59,396 - I don't want it anymore. - What? 111 00:08:00,480 --> 00:08:01,689 Jesus Christ. 112 00:08:04,234 --> 00:08:05,693 Ways and Means, then. 113 00:08:05,777 --> 00:08:07,945 The keynote at the next convention. 114 00:08:08,030 --> 00:08:09,990 What I want is for Francis Underwood to go to jail. 115 00:08:10,073 --> 00:08:11,241 How is that gonna help you? 116 00:08:12,575 --> 00:08:14,536 Really? How's it gonna help you? 117 00:08:19,249 --> 00:08:20,750 There's another way to go at it. 118 00:08:22,710 --> 00:08:24,754 Wanna make a name for yourself? [sniffs] 119 00:08:24,837 --> 00:08:26,464 You wanna make the president's life a living hell? 120 00:08:26,548 --> 00:08:28,091 Draw it out. 121 00:08:28,175 --> 00:08:30,677 Keep the committee going but at a slow burn. 122 00:08:30,760 --> 00:08:32,595 Aren't you working for him? 123 00:08:32,679 --> 00:08:35,390 Members of the administration, you bring 'em in one at a time. 124 00:08:35,473 --> 00:08:38,810 You could ride this for a couple of years and secure your place. 125 00:08:38,893 --> 00:08:40,770 While you keep the president in check. 126 00:08:41,771 --> 00:08:44,399 Don't end it before it's begun by calling Jackie Sharp. 127 00:08:44,482 --> 00:08:45,858 You know I see good things for you. 128 00:08:45,942 --> 00:08:48,361 Let me plan out your next eight years. 129 00:08:48,445 --> 00:08:51,239 Hmm. The candidates you worked with... 130 00:08:53,616 --> 00:08:58,288 how many of them have waited and waited and lost their moment? Hmm? 131 00:08:59,539 --> 00:09:01,916 Yeah, that's right. 132 00:09:01,999 --> 00:09:04,502 I'm reading the moment, and this is mine. 133 00:09:05,420 --> 00:09:07,505 Let me out on Third Street. [clears throat] 134 00:09:07,589 --> 00:09:10,425 - I'll drop you at Rayburn. - No, I always walk the final 50 yards. 135 00:09:10,508 --> 00:09:12,635 Never know when you might get a chance to press some flesh. 136 00:09:12,719 --> 00:09:13,720 - Uh-huh. - Yeah. 137 00:09:13,803 --> 00:09:16,098 Hi, I'm Alex Romero. 138 00:09:16,806 --> 00:09:18,975 I represent the Seventh District of Arizona. 139 00:09:19,059 --> 00:09:20,855 I want to know what keeps you up at night 140 00:09:20,880 --> 00:09:22,461 so I can work all day to address it. 141 00:09:22,520 --> 00:09:24,397 The future belongs to all of us. 142 00:09:24,981 --> 00:09:26,566 I hope I can count on your support. 143 00:09:28,901 --> 00:09:30,903 What do you think, Mark? Huh? 144 00:09:30,987 --> 00:09:32,780 I mean, you're the expert. 145 00:09:34,532 --> 00:09:35,617 Right here. 146 00:09:37,244 --> 00:09:39,496 [Mark] Romero said no, and the usual offers don't interest him. 147 00:09:39,579 --> 00:09:41,873 Oh, he's interested. He just hates himself for it. 148 00:09:41,956 --> 00:09:44,501 I am making headway with the Republicans on the committee. 149 00:09:44,584 --> 00:09:47,754 They all have pasts, most of them have witnesses. 150 00:09:47,837 --> 00:09:50,132 One way or another, Jackie Sharp won't be testifying. 151 00:09:50,215 --> 00:09:53,385 So why are you having so much trouble with this one young congressman? 152 00:09:53,468 --> 00:09:54,636 He's tenacious. 153 00:09:56,138 --> 00:09:57,805 He reminds me of you. 154 00:09:57,889 --> 00:10:00,558 Well, I don't see that at all. We'll talk later. 155 00:10:02,310 --> 00:10:03,603 I could reach out to Danton... 156 00:10:03,686 --> 00:10:05,730 We expose him, he'll expose us. 157 00:10:05,813 --> 00:10:09,484 - Well, then what do you suggest? - That I go on being presidential. 158 00:10:09,567 --> 00:10:11,403 That's the only way that I can deal with this. 159 00:10:11,486 --> 00:10:13,946 It's my first 100 days, for God's sake. 160 00:10:15,072 --> 00:10:16,073 Francis... 161 00:10:17,033 --> 00:10:19,244 we're going to get our hands on Ahmadi. 162 00:10:19,327 --> 00:10:21,704 There aren't enough Ahmadis in the world. 163 00:10:21,788 --> 00:10:23,415 Not for all we've done. 164 00:10:23,498 --> 00:10:24,582 Then what? 165 00:10:25,667 --> 00:10:29,796 Destroy Romero, for one. Can we at least take care of that? 166 00:10:29,879 --> 00:10:31,756 And then who? The rest of the Democratic Party? 167 00:10:31,839 --> 00:10:34,217 I know what I'm doing, Claire. I've been president before. 168 00:10:34,301 --> 00:10:35,510 So have I. 169 00:10:36,553 --> 00:10:38,263 Get me Terry Womack. 170 00:10:39,556 --> 00:10:42,142 Your job as vice president is to advise. 171 00:10:42,225 --> 00:10:44,852 - My job is to make the decisions. - [phone beeps] 172 00:10:46,229 --> 00:10:49,899 Terry, yes, I'm just checking in. 173 00:10:52,068 --> 00:10:55,905 Mmm-hmm. Well, I want you to know that we support you. 174 00:10:55,988 --> 00:10:58,991 That bastard asked for whip, but that's never gonna happen. 175 00:10:59,075 --> 00:11:01,077 Not while I'm in this office. I wanted to assure you. 176 00:11:01,869 --> 00:11:03,580 I've always tried to help where I can. 177 00:11:03,663 --> 00:11:06,082 And you couldn't help at Health and Human Services? 178 00:11:07,083 --> 00:11:09,711 The agency does some amazing work. 179 00:11:10,628 --> 00:11:14,090 Well, you were quoted as, uh, calling your position a dream job. 180 00:11:14,966 --> 00:11:17,134 It's possible to have more than one dream. 181 00:11:18,052 --> 00:11:20,638 I can have my assistant give you a tour. 182 00:11:20,722 --> 00:11:23,099 Uh, show you some of the video from Haiti 183 00:11:23,182 --> 00:11:25,935 and some of the work that we've been doing there 184 00:11:26,018 --> 00:11:27,437 over the last several months. 185 00:11:27,520 --> 00:11:29,439 [chuckles] I will be sure to include 186 00:11:29,522 --> 00:11:31,107 your organization in the piece I'm writing. 187 00:11:31,190 --> 00:11:32,932 I believe in the work you're doing here. 188 00:11:32,957 --> 00:11:33,716 Thank you. 189 00:11:34,611 --> 00:11:37,196 What was it like, uh, working with the Underwood administration? 190 00:11:38,573 --> 00:11:41,075 They were fine. [chuckles] Let's leave it at that. 191 00:11:43,953 --> 00:11:46,498 You know, I've met with, uh, many wonderful organizations so far. 192 00:11:46,581 --> 00:11:50,752 - The Virginia Children's Defense Fund. - They do some great work. 193 00:11:50,835 --> 00:11:53,087 Mmm, uh, The Talbot League? 194 00:11:53,170 --> 00:11:54,422 Another terrific group. 195 00:11:56,090 --> 00:11:59,051 The Anthony Moretti Memorial Fund. 196 00:12:01,804 --> 00:12:04,223 I don't know anything about them. 197 00:12:05,642 --> 00:12:07,852 Organ transplantation awareness. 198 00:12:07,935 --> 00:12:09,854 Oh, is that right? 199 00:12:10,980 --> 00:12:11,981 Hmm. 200 00:12:14,984 --> 00:12:16,027 Hi. 201 00:12:17,487 --> 00:12:19,906 I'm so sorry. [chuckles] 202 00:12:19,989 --> 00:12:22,784 It's rude, but I was famished. 203 00:12:22,867 --> 00:12:25,412 Thank you for meeting me. Let me get you a menu. 204 00:12:25,495 --> 00:12:28,290 Uh, no, thank you. I have a lunch right after this. 205 00:12:29,123 --> 00:12:31,584 [softly] Good. You should always have one on the books. 206 00:12:32,669 --> 00:12:33,878 [sighs] 207 00:12:39,133 --> 00:12:41,511 - Miss Davis? - You're worried about Aidan. 208 00:12:42,512 --> 00:12:44,597 Do you call him anything for short? 209 00:12:46,182 --> 00:12:47,600 Why would you ask me that? 210 00:12:49,226 --> 00:12:51,438 I don't know if the president, or vice president, 211 00:12:51,521 --> 00:12:53,272 has informed you, but Mac is fine. 212 00:12:53,356 --> 00:12:57,444 It's what he knows is the problem, and who he may have told it to. 213 00:12:58,695 --> 00:13:00,530 He wants to stay alive. 214 00:13:03,074 --> 00:13:04,492 Yes. 215 00:13:04,576 --> 00:13:07,036 But those are the ones you have to watch out for. 216 00:13:09,456 --> 00:13:12,542 Last I spoke to Aidan was minutes before he got in a cab. 217 00:13:13,125 --> 00:13:15,378 I don't know what he has or what he's done. 218 00:13:15,462 --> 00:13:17,088 I only do what I'm told. 219 00:13:19,215 --> 00:13:20,925 I'm in the Hoover Building. 220 00:13:21,008 --> 00:13:24,095 It's the ugliest building in... in the city. 221 00:13:24,178 --> 00:13:25,888 I close my eyes as I walk in. 222 00:13:27,306 --> 00:13:30,518 Stop by any time. Especially if you're in the mood to talk. 223 00:13:30,602 --> 00:13:33,312 We could use someone who says as little as you do. 224 00:13:46,283 --> 00:13:48,077 [sirens wailing in distance] 225 00:14:00,965 --> 00:14:03,175 [music playing indistinctly over headphones] 226 00:14:12,101 --> 00:14:13,561 [dog barking] 227 00:14:41,839 --> 00:14:43,132 Lisa! 228 00:14:50,056 --> 00:14:52,892 - I've been looking for her. - I have no idea where she is. 229 00:14:54,894 --> 00:14:57,021 - Let me help you with that. - No. No, I'm okay. 230 00:14:58,773 --> 00:15:01,609 - I'm happy to carry it for you. - You're scaring me. 231 00:15:03,403 --> 00:15:05,488 I'm just worried about her. That's all. 232 00:15:06,614 --> 00:15:07,740 I'm clean. 233 00:15:08,950 --> 00:15:09,951 Good. 234 00:15:10,034 --> 00:15:13,663 At least I'm trying to get clean. Please leave me alone. 235 00:15:13,746 --> 00:15:15,164 Hey... 236 00:15:18,668 --> 00:15:19,836 [sighs] 237 00:15:22,839 --> 00:15:23,840 Just... 238 00:15:25,341 --> 00:15:27,552 If you hear from Rachel, just, uh... 239 00:15:28,845 --> 00:15:30,805 tell her I've taken care of everything. 240 00:15:32,724 --> 00:15:34,892 She can come home and everything will be fine. 241 00:15:35,477 --> 00:15:37,353 [dog barking] 242 00:15:41,899 --> 00:15:43,317 I miss her, you know? 243 00:15:50,533 --> 00:15:51,534 I'm sorry. 244 00:15:54,203 --> 00:15:55,497 [barking] 245 00:16:03,212 --> 00:16:04,922 [barking continues] 246 00:16:21,355 --> 00:16:23,650 [cell phone ringing] 247 00:16:23,733 --> 00:16:24,901 You going to answer that? 248 00:16:24,984 --> 00:16:26,653 [Tom] So, was I right? 249 00:16:26,736 --> 00:16:28,404 Your phone is ringing. 250 00:16:30,197 --> 00:16:31,448 Uh, oh... 251 00:16:34,869 --> 00:16:36,078 [sighs] 252 00:16:37,163 --> 00:16:39,666 You know, you can just hang it up by pressing the button on the side. 253 00:16:39,749 --> 00:16:42,334 - You don't have to decline... - I'm a creature of habit. 254 00:16:44,837 --> 00:16:46,839 So, yeah, you were right. 255 00:16:46,923 --> 00:16:50,342 This phone has only been used once to call one number, once. 256 00:16:50,885 --> 00:16:53,095 I mean, I used the manufacturer's serial number 257 00:16:53,179 --> 00:16:55,097 and tracked down where it's distributed to. 258 00:16:55,181 --> 00:16:57,850 It was a, um... a shop in Dupont Circle. 259 00:16:57,934 --> 00:16:59,185 And who did it call? 260 00:16:59,811 --> 00:17:01,395 Comes up unknown. 261 00:17:01,478 --> 00:17:03,105 But the prefix... 262 00:17:03,189 --> 00:17:05,900 And, look, you're gonna have to talk to the police or the FBI. 263 00:17:05,983 --> 00:17:08,027 - I just can't keep... - Don't worry. It's on me. 264 00:17:08,110 --> 00:17:11,447 The prefix on the call, it looks like a government number to me. 265 00:17:11,531 --> 00:17:13,282 [cell phone ringing] 266 00:17:15,284 --> 00:17:16,452 Hello. 267 00:17:19,121 --> 00:17:21,791 He followed you? When? 268 00:17:21,874 --> 00:17:24,001 - [mouthing] I've got to... - [softly] Yeah. 269 00:17:25,878 --> 00:17:28,380 Okay. Okay, if you feel safe where you are, stay there. 270 00:17:28,464 --> 00:17:29,674 I'm coming to you. 271 00:17:32,051 --> 00:17:33,094 [Seth] Thanks. 272 00:17:35,346 --> 00:17:37,389 So what couldn't you tell me over the phone? 273 00:17:38,307 --> 00:17:39,642 Jackie Sharp. 274 00:17:40,309 --> 00:17:41,603 What about her? 275 00:17:43,062 --> 00:17:44,355 You really don't know? 276 00:17:46,023 --> 00:17:48,067 I thought this was coming out of the White House. 277 00:17:48,150 --> 00:17:49,318 [inhales deeply] 278 00:17:49,401 --> 00:17:53,489 The story's about to break that she traded legislation for campaign funds. 279 00:17:53,573 --> 00:17:54,616 The source? 280 00:17:55,825 --> 00:17:57,744 So, unconfirmed. 281 00:17:58,452 --> 00:18:00,537 It's going to be on Drudge within the hour. 282 00:18:02,414 --> 00:18:04,250 You really don't have anything to say? 283 00:18:05,417 --> 00:18:08,170 If it's true, it's just sad to see the unexpected fall 284 00:18:08,254 --> 00:18:09,797 of a once rising star in the Democratic Party. 285 00:18:09,881 --> 00:18:11,007 Stop it. 286 00:18:12,299 --> 00:18:14,468 Sharp would've been a get for the committee. 287 00:18:16,846 --> 00:18:20,141 If you're still willing to appear, we're still willing to talk. 288 00:18:24,561 --> 00:18:25,730 See ya. 289 00:18:34,614 --> 00:18:37,074 This is not how we do things in this administration. 290 00:18:37,158 --> 00:18:39,035 You wanted her not to testify. 291 00:18:39,118 --> 00:18:41,037 And there's no way Romero can force her to now. 292 00:18:43,956 --> 00:18:47,627 You've put my press secretary and his staff in a very difficult situation. 293 00:18:47,710 --> 00:18:50,379 It was a leak, and it didn't come from you. 294 00:18:50,462 --> 00:18:52,339 I really felt this was the way to get ahead of it. 295 00:18:52,423 --> 00:18:53,424 This is getting ahead of it? 296 00:18:53,507 --> 00:18:56,636 I guarantee you her lawyers tell her to plead the Fifth now, across the board. 297 00:18:56,719 --> 00:18:58,387 Most importantly, where it concerns you. 298 00:18:58,470 --> 00:19:00,973 But all of this happened while I was negotiating with Petrov. 299 00:19:01,057 --> 00:19:02,850 Oh, to the public, you were the First Lady, 300 00:19:02,934 --> 00:19:04,727 sitting vigil by your husband's bed. 301 00:19:04,811 --> 00:19:07,479 So, actually, all of this happened under Donald Blythe's watch. 302 00:19:09,190 --> 00:19:10,650 I'm sorry if you think I overstepped. 303 00:19:12,443 --> 00:19:14,028 I was trying to protect you. 304 00:19:22,453 --> 00:19:23,996 He did the right thing. 305 00:19:24,080 --> 00:19:25,497 Oh, I don't mind what he did. 306 00:19:26,332 --> 00:19:27,834 I mind the way he did it. 307 00:19:29,711 --> 00:19:31,503 - LeAnn... - Madam Vice President. 308 00:19:31,587 --> 00:19:33,464 I'm sorry my schedule is so full. 309 00:19:33,547 --> 00:19:36,217 No, I completely understand, with everything that you're dealing with. 310 00:19:36,300 --> 00:19:38,177 I'm sorry for being so insistent, 311 00:19:38,260 --> 00:19:40,847 but I thought you should know that Jane Davis came after me yesterday. 312 00:19:40,930 --> 00:19:41,973 Came after you? 313 00:19:42,056 --> 00:19:44,684 She wanted me to work for her. I didn't know if you knew. 314 00:19:44,767 --> 00:19:45,893 In what capacity? 315 00:19:46,811 --> 00:19:49,105 That, I'm not clear on, but it... [sighs] 316 00:19:49,188 --> 00:19:51,899 She wanted information about Aidan Macallan. 317 00:19:51,983 --> 00:19:54,026 I hope you know I would never say a word. 318 00:19:55,361 --> 00:19:57,321 Thank you for bringing this to my attention. 319 00:19:58,740 --> 00:20:01,743 Ma'am, I was hoping we could discuss my future. 320 00:20:01,826 --> 00:20:05,079 Oh, LeAnn, I would love to discuss your future, but not yet. 321 00:20:06,998 --> 00:20:10,251 If you would like, ma'am, I can help with Aidan. 322 00:20:10,334 --> 00:20:11,460 Anything that's required. 323 00:20:12,211 --> 00:20:13,504 That's good to know. 324 00:20:33,565 --> 00:20:36,568 Did you think LeAnn Harvey wouldn't tell me? 325 00:20:36,652 --> 00:20:39,196 I never assume what people will do or won't do. 326 00:20:39,280 --> 00:20:41,319 I thought we were working well together. 327 00:20:41,344 --> 00:20:42,052 We are. 328 00:20:42,199 --> 00:20:47,454 Well, going around me to get information will only create discord between us. 329 00:20:48,039 --> 00:20:49,832 I wouldn't want that, Claire. 330 00:20:50,917 --> 00:20:52,794 - Miss Davis. - Mr. President. 331 00:20:52,877 --> 00:20:54,086 I'm sorry I'm late. 332 00:20:54,170 --> 00:20:56,130 The vice president has told me that your contacts 333 00:20:56,213 --> 00:20:58,758 have once again lost track of Ahmadi. 334 00:20:58,841 --> 00:21:00,259 Yes, as I explained, 335 00:21:00,342 --> 00:21:03,512 Syria is like a different country one day to the next. 336 00:21:03,595 --> 00:21:05,765 Yes, well, you can thank Viktor Petrov for that. 337 00:21:05,848 --> 00:21:07,516 Oh, I do. 338 00:21:07,599 --> 00:21:09,018 [knocking on door] 339 00:21:10,144 --> 00:21:11,187 Ma'am? 340 00:21:11,270 --> 00:21:13,230 Oh, you'll have to excuse me, Jane. 341 00:21:13,314 --> 00:21:15,399 The schedule is crazy these days. 342 00:21:15,482 --> 00:21:16,776 Oh, of course. 343 00:21:19,028 --> 00:21:21,197 Really? The State Department, the Pentagon, 344 00:21:21,280 --> 00:21:22,907 we can't get close to Ahmadi? 345 00:21:22,990 --> 00:21:24,658 I just want peace. 346 00:21:24,741 --> 00:21:27,244 Yes, there's nothing that makes profits like peace. 347 00:21:27,328 --> 00:21:30,497 And nothing makes peace like profits. 348 00:21:31,707 --> 00:21:34,293 Mr. President, may I be blunt? 349 00:21:35,419 --> 00:21:38,130 Well, I would never accuse you of dullness, Miss Davis. 350 00:21:39,340 --> 00:21:41,008 [clears throat] 351 00:21:41,092 --> 00:21:45,179 There's going to be a gas attack happening in the city of Homs. 352 00:21:46,889 --> 00:21:49,766 If you were to, let us say, draw a line in the sand... 353 00:21:50,476 --> 00:21:53,104 and if this tragic attack were to happen... 354 00:21:54,105 --> 00:21:59,610 the US government would have to send in an additional 30,000 or so soldiers. 355 00:22:00,194 --> 00:22:05,157 To protect the oil lines, to keep Petrov from getting into Damascus. 356 00:22:06,700 --> 00:22:08,660 And, of course, to protect the people. 357 00:22:10,830 --> 00:22:14,834 That's venturing close to occupation with those kind of numbers. 358 00:22:14,917 --> 00:22:19,088 All I'm saying is maybe the Declaration of War Committee 359 00:22:19,171 --> 00:22:21,715 could finally debate what they were mandated to. 360 00:22:22,633 --> 00:22:23,634 A war. 361 00:22:30,224 --> 00:22:32,101 Do you know Mark Usher? 362 00:22:35,646 --> 00:22:38,815 Yes, we worked together. 363 00:22:39,483 --> 00:22:41,652 He was handling a congressman. 364 00:22:42,319 --> 00:22:43,404 Mark. 365 00:22:45,239 --> 00:22:46,657 Has anyone offered you anything? 366 00:22:46,740 --> 00:22:48,284 Oh, no, I'm good. Thanks. 367 00:22:58,085 --> 00:23:00,796 Have you ever worked with Jane Davis? 368 00:23:02,798 --> 00:23:05,051 Davis is the stepfather's name. 369 00:23:06,260 --> 00:23:07,719 A one-term senator. 370 00:23:09,305 --> 00:23:13,600 Uh, anyway, yeah, she was interested in a client I had, at some point. 371 00:23:14,726 --> 00:23:16,228 A candidate for Congress. 372 00:23:16,312 --> 00:23:20,149 Poor guy. The minute Usher realized he wasn't formidable enough, 373 00:23:20,232 --> 00:23:22,193 he just dumped him. Let him go. 374 00:23:23,277 --> 00:23:24,278 But that's Mark. 375 00:23:25,737 --> 00:23:27,698 He has an eye for talent. 376 00:23:27,781 --> 00:23:30,867 Likes to keep you close while he keeps himself remote. 377 00:23:31,368 --> 00:23:34,580 But he disagreed with some of her positions, 378 00:23:34,663 --> 00:23:35,872 the money went away. 379 00:23:36,790 --> 00:23:40,419 Listen, don't let Jane fool you. 380 00:23:41,795 --> 00:23:45,549 She can seem a bit... haphazard... 381 00:23:45,632 --> 00:23:47,301 [Davis] But once he's done with you... 382 00:23:48,760 --> 00:23:52,181 it's as if a switch gets turned off. 383 00:23:52,264 --> 00:23:53,515 [Mark] But she is merciless. 384 00:23:55,892 --> 00:23:58,020 Single-minded as a single mind can be. 385 00:24:05,236 --> 00:24:06,320 Mmm. 386 00:24:13,535 --> 00:24:14,620 Mmm. 387 00:24:16,288 --> 00:24:19,291 What? Forgot to eat today. 388 00:24:20,376 --> 00:24:21,752 What have you got for me? 389 00:24:24,296 --> 00:24:26,882 - I don't know. - Don't do "I don't know." 390 00:24:29,260 --> 00:24:30,677 Saw Meredith Lee. 391 00:24:32,096 --> 00:24:36,392 I mentioned the Moretti Fund, organ transplants, uh... 392 00:24:36,475 --> 00:24:39,020 She got a little tense, but... I don't know. 393 00:24:40,687 --> 00:24:41,980 Why didn't you tell me you were fired? 394 00:24:42,564 --> 00:24:44,941 - Oh, that was you? - Who talked to your girlfriend? Yeah. 395 00:24:46,068 --> 00:24:47,153 How long? 396 00:24:48,112 --> 00:24:50,239 What's the difference? I'm tapped. 397 00:24:52,741 --> 00:24:55,536 What are we doing here? I don't like eating in my car. 398 00:24:56,745 --> 00:24:58,330 [sighs] 399 00:24:58,414 --> 00:25:01,083 I think Laura Moretti's husband was jumped on the donor list. 400 00:25:02,959 --> 00:25:05,129 - Where the hell did you get that? - My gut. 401 00:25:06,047 --> 00:25:07,173 I can lay it out for you. 402 00:25:07,256 --> 00:25:09,550 Yeah, you say something like that, you better. 403 00:25:10,384 --> 00:25:14,513 Sarin gas. Mostly against civilians in suburban areas of Homs. 404 00:25:14,596 --> 00:25:17,308 - We're dealing with animals here. - It's horrifying. 405 00:25:17,391 --> 00:25:20,186 Now, you know I've always shown restraint in the past, but... 406 00:25:20,269 --> 00:25:24,523 I'm going to be making an executive order for military action. 407 00:25:24,606 --> 00:25:27,651 Air strikes followed by ground troops. 408 00:25:27,734 --> 00:25:29,570 You'll need to present to the UN. 409 00:25:30,404 --> 00:25:32,802 Where is this intelligence coming from? 410 00:25:32,886 --> 00:25:34,810 Well, it's all there in the briefing. 411 00:25:35,159 --> 00:25:37,203 But if we know this is going to happen, 412 00:25:37,286 --> 00:25:40,956 well, then why aren't we stopping it before it does? 413 00:25:45,586 --> 00:25:48,505 Francis held on to your resignation letter. 414 00:25:49,965 --> 00:25:52,301 And he wants to tear it up. 415 00:25:59,683 --> 00:26:04,146 I know how difficult these past few months have been for you. 416 00:26:04,230 --> 00:26:06,357 We've really asked a lot. 417 00:26:06,440 --> 00:26:08,567 Once we're on the other side of this military action, 418 00:26:08,650 --> 00:26:12,363 you have our blessing to leave the administration if you choose. 419 00:26:13,530 --> 00:26:15,741 [Frank] But, of course, we'd prefer if you stay on. 420 00:26:16,450 --> 00:26:18,327 Hope that goes without saying. 421 00:26:23,624 --> 00:26:27,669 Using weapons of mass destruction against civilians is a war crime. 422 00:26:27,753 --> 00:26:31,215 I appreciate the opportunity to see this through to the end. 423 00:26:31,298 --> 00:26:33,467 We were hoping you would say that. 424 00:26:33,550 --> 00:26:34,718 Thank you, Cathy. 425 00:26:34,801 --> 00:26:36,303 Thank you, Mr. President. 426 00:26:40,015 --> 00:26:41,558 [door opens and closes] 427 00:26:41,642 --> 00:26:43,185 Are you worried about her? 428 00:26:44,603 --> 00:26:48,190 We need to start thinking about the people we surround ourselves with. 429 00:26:49,107 --> 00:26:51,360 Which has made me think of Tom... 430 00:26:52,569 --> 00:26:57,199 who doesn't really have a reason to be here anymore, does he? 431 00:26:59,410 --> 00:27:00,744 Not an official one, no, 432 00:27:00,827 --> 00:27:03,872 but I thought maybe we could bring him on as a consultant. 433 00:27:09,378 --> 00:27:10,712 [Frank sniffs] 434 00:27:14,883 --> 00:27:17,052 Well, of course, that's entirely up to you. 435 00:27:18,179 --> 00:27:21,139 There's just only so much time and energy in a single day, 436 00:27:21,223 --> 00:27:23,725 and I think we need to constantly be asking ourselves, 437 00:27:23,809 --> 00:27:26,895 "Am I spending it as wisely as I can?" 438 00:27:39,866 --> 00:27:41,785 - Thank you. - Jane, I'm so sorry 439 00:27:41,868 --> 00:27:43,370 - to pull you away from your party. - No, no, no. 440 00:27:43,454 --> 00:27:44,979 When I heard your voice on the phone... 441 00:27:45,004 --> 00:27:45,980 I just... I just... 442 00:27:46,039 --> 00:27:49,042 - I don't know what to do. - Did something happen? 443 00:27:49,125 --> 00:27:53,046 The Underwoods are planning air strikes and a troop surge in Homs. 444 00:27:55,299 --> 00:27:58,260 - How awful. - Do you know anything about this? 445 00:28:00,221 --> 00:28:04,140 [sighs] Petrov is making the whole region a disaster. 446 00:28:04,225 --> 00:28:07,478 No one who ever got tangled up in the Middle East came out ahead. 447 00:28:07,561 --> 00:28:09,896 Let Petrov own it. 448 00:28:14,860 --> 00:28:17,946 There's something terrible that is going to happen... 449 00:28:18,029 --> 00:28:19,448 that we can prevent. 450 00:28:19,531 --> 00:28:20,616 I see. 451 00:28:21,157 --> 00:28:24,119 I'm scheduled to present some kind of red line at the UN. 452 00:28:24,202 --> 00:28:26,747 - But we can still pull back. - How can I help? 453 00:28:27,623 --> 00:28:30,751 Talk to the president, the vice president. 454 00:28:32,794 --> 00:28:34,087 I will. 455 00:28:36,757 --> 00:28:39,468 They're terrible, terrible people, aren't they? 456 00:28:43,805 --> 00:28:44,806 Jane... 457 00:28:46,517 --> 00:28:48,394 be very careful with them. 458 00:28:50,687 --> 00:28:51,688 Of course. 459 00:28:54,275 --> 00:28:56,026 That's from an old friend. 460 00:28:58,820 --> 00:29:00,113 Are we still friends? 461 00:29:01,740 --> 00:29:02,908 Of course. 462 00:29:17,964 --> 00:29:18,965 [vehicle door closes] 463 00:29:24,179 --> 00:29:26,014 He says the liver the president received 464 00:29:26,097 --> 00:29:29,518 was supposed to go to a man named Anthony Moretti. 465 00:29:29,601 --> 00:29:31,227 And he says that Doug forced 466 00:29:31,312 --> 00:29:33,439 then Secretary of Health and Human Services 467 00:29:33,522 --> 00:29:35,190 to put the president at the top of the list, 468 00:29:35,274 --> 00:29:36,984 which resulted in Moretti's death. 469 00:29:38,277 --> 00:29:42,531 Oh, and Doug also has become involved with the man's widow. 470 00:29:43,114 --> 00:29:44,199 That's a nice touch. 471 00:29:45,241 --> 00:29:47,494 And does... does he have proof? 472 00:29:47,578 --> 00:29:50,331 About the relationship? It's easy to prove that. 473 00:29:51,164 --> 00:29:53,292 But the list, he knows that Meredith Lee is hiding something. 474 00:29:53,375 --> 00:29:55,919 And he's ready to go back and talk to her about it. 475 00:29:56,837 --> 00:29:57,963 Do you trust him? 476 00:29:59,381 --> 00:30:01,216 I don't know why he'd make any of this up. 477 00:30:01,800 --> 00:30:03,344 Hey, I'm outside. 478 00:30:09,099 --> 00:30:10,684 Did you have a good time? 479 00:30:13,228 --> 00:30:15,439 I never do at those things anymore. 480 00:30:16,022 --> 00:30:17,608 Necessary evils. 481 00:30:17,691 --> 00:30:21,236 It's not like the old days, when you used to meet surprising people. 482 00:30:21,320 --> 00:30:22,571 [chuckles] 483 00:30:22,654 --> 00:30:26,241 Uh... did people get less surprising or are we less easily surprised? 484 00:30:28,243 --> 00:30:29,828 Well, exactly. 485 00:30:30,579 --> 00:30:32,539 - This is me. - She asked me about you. 486 00:30:34,833 --> 00:30:37,336 - I figured. What'd you say? - That you're... 487 00:30:39,755 --> 00:30:42,674 formidable, etcetera. 488 00:30:43,759 --> 00:30:48,430 Yeah, I told him the same about you, etcetera. 489 00:30:50,641 --> 00:30:52,183 He could be a great president. 490 00:30:54,978 --> 00:30:56,312 But does he want to be? 491 00:30:56,397 --> 00:30:58,649 And what is great? 492 00:31:01,067 --> 00:31:02,611 And then there's her. 493 00:31:03,695 --> 00:31:04,738 What about her? 494 00:31:06,532 --> 00:31:07,574 What about her? 495 00:31:13,539 --> 00:31:15,832 [car engine starts] 496 00:31:15,916 --> 00:31:18,209 Because if Bob or Terry were the ranking member, 497 00:31:18,293 --> 00:31:19,545 I'd be talking to them. 498 00:31:20,462 --> 00:31:23,214 I want Romero's clerk stripped. 499 00:31:23,799 --> 00:31:26,468 Yeah, whatever budget he's got for his seat on that committee. 500 00:31:26,552 --> 00:31:30,722 No, no, I'm asking for the sake of the party. 501 00:31:30,806 --> 00:31:33,475 Look, we survived Jackie Sharp, but it's not gonna end there. 502 00:31:34,393 --> 00:31:36,562 The truth is I'm being punished 503 00:31:36,645 --> 00:31:39,856 for fighting for the issues that our base cares most about. 504 00:31:41,400 --> 00:31:43,860 Yes, and thank you. 505 00:31:44,736 --> 00:31:46,237 [slams receiver] 506 00:31:46,321 --> 00:31:48,740 Doyle says there's almost nothing on Usher. 507 00:31:49,240 --> 00:31:51,993 He likes to gamble, usually wins. 508 00:31:52,077 --> 00:31:54,830 But here's the thing... Doyle spoke with Marshall, 509 00:31:54,913 --> 00:31:58,291 who we know did not have a happy exit from the Conway campaign. 510 00:31:58,374 --> 00:32:01,503 Now, he said that before Usher joined our administration, 511 00:32:01,587 --> 00:32:04,339 he was grooming Romero for a presidential run. 512 00:32:06,467 --> 00:32:10,386 Sir, I believe he's playing both sides of whatever this committee is after. 513 00:32:11,763 --> 00:32:14,725 [Mark chuckles] I'm not a Democrat, Jeffrey. 514 00:32:14,808 --> 00:32:18,019 I'm still a Republican, just happen to work for the White House. 515 00:32:18,103 --> 00:32:21,106 All I'm saying is let's rein Alex in while we still can. 516 00:32:21,982 --> 00:32:23,525 'Cause after he rips through his own party, 517 00:32:23,608 --> 00:32:25,068 he'll come after ours, wouldn't you think? 518 00:32:25,819 --> 00:32:28,697 Yeah, and Jeff, you're the chair... No... What? No, listen. 519 00:32:28,780 --> 00:32:30,824 Wait. Wait! Wait. 520 00:32:32,408 --> 00:32:34,536 And you owe me, and we both know it, 521 00:32:34,620 --> 00:32:36,872 and that's not the kind of thing I like to say out loud. 522 00:32:36,955 --> 00:32:37,956 What is? 523 00:32:40,125 --> 00:32:41,502 When did that happen? 524 00:32:44,588 --> 00:32:45,797 Confirmed? 525 00:32:52,513 --> 00:32:53,597 Yeah? 526 00:32:54,556 --> 00:32:55,766 Yes, well... 527 00:32:57,643 --> 00:32:59,144 just because Walker's gonna take the stand, 528 00:32:59,227 --> 00:33:01,312 doesn't mean he'll say anything. Right? 529 00:33:02,814 --> 00:33:03,982 Hmm. 530 00:33:14,159 --> 00:33:16,452 What was that word you said to me this morning? 531 00:33:17,370 --> 00:33:19,164 The one no one uses anymore? 532 00:33:20,081 --> 00:33:21,082 Crepuscular. 533 00:33:22,167 --> 00:33:23,251 Right. 534 00:33:27,589 --> 00:33:31,176 Some of my favorite animals are crepuscular. 535 00:33:31,259 --> 00:33:32,761 [phone rings] 536 00:33:33,595 --> 00:33:34,805 [Frank] Yes. 537 00:33:35,722 --> 00:33:36,723 What? 538 00:33:37,808 --> 00:33:38,809 When? 539 00:33:39,726 --> 00:33:41,895 Jesus! God damn it! 540 00:33:49,736 --> 00:33:50,946 Claire! 541 00:33:52,072 --> 00:33:54,199 - Claire! - I'm in the kitchen. 542 00:33:55,701 --> 00:33:57,619 [Frank] Walker's gonna testify. 543 00:33:57,703 --> 00:33:59,705 - [Claire] When? - Early as next week. 544 00:34:00,706 --> 00:34:02,749 [Claire] He's gonna say the same thing he said to Hammerschmidt. 545 00:34:02,832 --> 00:34:04,084 There's not gonna be any new damage. 546 00:34:04,167 --> 00:34:06,127 - We don't know that for sure. - [Claire] Let's get Usher. 547 00:34:06,211 --> 00:34:08,171 [Frank] You bet I'm gonna talk to him in the morning. 548 00:34:08,254 --> 00:34:09,297 [Claire] Where are you going? 549 00:34:09,380 --> 00:34:12,133 To get some goddamn space in this house! 550 00:34:28,650 --> 00:34:31,737 I can take care of Walker. We'll make him an offer. 551 00:34:32,654 --> 00:34:34,072 A place back on the stage, 552 00:34:34,155 --> 00:34:36,074 chancellor of some well-endowed university. He'll take it. 553 00:34:36,157 --> 00:34:39,369 He just might. But first, I want to know what you have on Romero. 554 00:34:39,995 --> 00:34:41,287 - I don't have a thing. - [scoffs] 555 00:34:41,371 --> 00:34:43,957 - Please. - Doug, let's not be rude. 556 00:34:44,040 --> 00:34:45,876 I find that impossible to believe. 557 00:34:45,959 --> 00:34:47,127 If I did, you would know it. 558 00:34:47,210 --> 00:34:48,879 You and I have been at this a long time. 559 00:34:48,962 --> 00:34:51,757 You wouldn't even consider a candidate without vetting him first. 560 00:34:51,840 --> 00:34:53,008 I thought Alex had a future. 561 00:34:53,091 --> 00:34:55,010 Yeah, a run for the presidency as I understand it. 562 00:34:55,093 --> 00:34:57,428 He's clean and crisp as a starched white shirt. 563 00:34:57,512 --> 00:34:58,805 You're gonna have to make a decision, Mark. 564 00:34:58,889 --> 00:35:00,807 You wanna work for me and Claire, or not? 565 00:35:00,891 --> 00:35:04,310 I have already reached out to members of my own party. 566 00:35:04,394 --> 00:35:06,897 I've used my political capital to help you. 567 00:35:06,980 --> 00:35:08,356 But you're still not answering my question. 568 00:35:08,439 --> 00:35:09,775 I think I have. 569 00:35:10,817 --> 00:35:13,528 And I don't need to convince you or Mrs. Underwood of my worth. 570 00:35:23,747 --> 00:35:25,206 It's an honor to meet you. 571 00:35:26,416 --> 00:35:29,585 Seth, Mr. Jeffries will catch up with you momentarily. 572 00:35:33,256 --> 00:35:34,883 I'm going to keep this brief. 573 00:35:38,469 --> 00:35:40,596 If what you're saying is true... 574 00:35:40,681 --> 00:35:44,017 Doug Stamper saved my husband's life. 575 00:35:44,100 --> 00:35:45,185 He did. 576 00:35:45,852 --> 00:35:48,146 And he also cost someone else his. 577 00:35:49,981 --> 00:35:54,820 Well, I suspect you're the kind of man that wants many things. 578 00:35:55,737 --> 00:35:57,197 But you have made a mistake. 579 00:35:58,990 --> 00:36:02,661 There's only one thing, professionally, that I've always wanted. 580 00:36:03,912 --> 00:36:06,790 - It's to work in the White House. - Hmm. 581 00:36:06,873 --> 00:36:08,291 Seth will see you out. 582 00:36:12,879 --> 00:36:14,505 Sorry for the interruption. 583 00:36:17,342 --> 00:36:18,468 You were saying... 584 00:36:19,886 --> 00:36:21,137 [stammers] 585 00:36:21,221 --> 00:36:24,099 Cathy was always a very good person. 586 00:36:24,933 --> 00:36:27,060 At her core, she has a core. 587 00:36:27,143 --> 00:36:28,228 Bless her. 588 00:36:28,812 --> 00:36:33,191 This whole Homs initiative might be too difficult for her. 589 00:36:36,486 --> 00:36:40,490 You know... you're very hard to read. 590 00:36:41,908 --> 00:36:43,243 Which makes sense. 591 00:36:44,660 --> 00:36:47,789 For the last several years, you've been a familiar face. 592 00:36:49,582 --> 00:36:51,626 Must get exhausting. 593 00:36:51,710 --> 00:36:55,088 Must be hardly any people you can even share a laugh with. 594 00:37:02,303 --> 00:37:05,431 You should figure out how to take full advantage of me. 595 00:37:07,100 --> 00:37:08,894 I can help you get what you want. 596 00:37:10,771 --> 00:37:12,272 If you tell me what it is. 597 00:37:12,355 --> 00:37:14,190 I enjoy helping others. 598 00:37:15,400 --> 00:37:16,943 I think you know what I want. 599 00:37:17,027 --> 00:37:18,194 Yes... 600 00:37:19,279 --> 00:37:21,740 But do you want it now or in four years? 601 00:37:27,871 --> 00:37:32,708 I want the whole world to see Ahmadi's capture... 602 00:37:32,793 --> 00:37:35,921 on every news outlet and every screen. 603 00:37:37,172 --> 00:37:39,715 For the good of the party, I'd prefer Mr. Walker not testify. 604 00:37:40,300 --> 00:37:43,178 I'm considering taking myself off the Declaration of War Committee. 605 00:37:43,261 --> 00:37:46,431 - Alex, you don't have to do that. - And you can do what you will with it. 606 00:37:47,265 --> 00:37:50,310 But that's conditional on the president doing the right thing. 607 00:37:51,061 --> 00:37:53,814 Uh-huh. And what is that? 608 00:37:53,897 --> 00:37:55,065 Resigning. 609 00:37:55,148 --> 00:37:57,358 Again, I'm only thinking of the party. 610 00:37:57,442 --> 00:38:00,987 [Mark scoffs and chuckles] 611 00:38:01,070 --> 00:38:04,240 [sighs] Yeah... 612 00:38:06,576 --> 00:38:09,079 Who the fuck do you think you are? 613 00:38:09,162 --> 00:38:11,915 - Oh, don't use that language with me... - Shut the fuck up. 614 00:38:13,041 --> 00:38:15,460 You have no idea, none, about what you're doing. 615 00:38:15,543 --> 00:38:18,046 - I'd like you to leave my office. - Now you listen carefully to me. 616 00:38:18,129 --> 00:38:19,464 - I said... - Shut up, Alex! 617 00:38:21,466 --> 00:38:22,633 Here's a headline for you. 618 00:38:22,717 --> 00:38:25,136 "Alex Romero colluded with Governor Conway 619 00:38:25,220 --> 00:38:28,473 to use the Declaration of War Committee to help him win an election." 620 00:38:28,556 --> 00:38:31,434 - No. - Please, you know you did. 621 00:38:32,768 --> 00:38:34,687 - See how easy that is? - Get out! 622 00:38:36,772 --> 00:38:40,193 You're gonna be all alone at your hearing. I just left Walker. 623 00:38:40,276 --> 00:38:42,445 He's gonna plead the Fifth. You'll look like a fool. 624 00:38:44,072 --> 00:38:47,117 You want to be out front? No one has a problem with that. 625 00:38:48,034 --> 00:38:51,496 They want you there, because you'll be the first to fall. 626 00:38:55,000 --> 00:38:56,501 "For the good of the party." 627 00:38:58,503 --> 00:38:59,504 [scoffs] 628 00:39:03,258 --> 00:39:04,843 Sleep tight, Congressman. 629 00:39:04,926 --> 00:39:08,138 - Who knows about Will? - No one, not yet. 630 00:39:08,221 --> 00:39:09,389 What else? 631 00:39:11,474 --> 00:39:13,684 Why I'm still protecting you at this point... 632 00:39:14,310 --> 00:39:16,104 I don't even understand myself. 633 00:39:19,190 --> 00:39:20,191 [door bangs] 634 00:39:21,192 --> 00:39:23,028 [Mark] Walker's gonna plead the Fifth. 635 00:39:23,111 --> 00:39:24,779 And Romero won't rock the boat. 636 00:39:24,863 --> 00:39:26,697 Thank you, Mark, I appreciate that. 637 00:39:26,781 --> 00:39:29,075 I would suggest you schedule a press conference 638 00:39:29,159 --> 00:39:30,618 for right after the hearing. 639 00:39:30,701 --> 00:39:31,702 All right. 640 00:39:46,968 --> 00:39:49,137 Tell me the worst thing you've ever done. 641 00:39:52,182 --> 00:39:53,474 It's hard to pick. 642 00:39:54,392 --> 00:39:56,644 - I'm serious. - So am I. 643 00:40:00,941 --> 00:40:02,150 [sighs] 644 00:40:03,068 --> 00:40:05,904 Pretended to love someone when I didn't. 645 00:40:08,114 --> 00:40:09,740 In a way, that was the worst. 646 00:40:16,998 --> 00:40:18,499 Did the person know? 647 00:40:20,168 --> 00:40:21,252 Mmm-hmm. 648 00:40:22,628 --> 00:40:24,422 She pretended not to know... 649 00:40:26,091 --> 00:40:27,425 but she knew. 650 00:40:28,676 --> 00:40:30,220 It was awful for her. 651 00:40:33,181 --> 00:40:35,266 But I paid for that mistake, too. 652 00:40:37,768 --> 00:40:39,770 Those types of things, they take a toll. 653 00:40:41,147 --> 00:40:43,944 It's strange how some choices mean nothing 654 00:40:44,391 --> 00:40:47,057 and others govern the rest of your life. 655 00:40:49,530 --> 00:40:51,407 I've done some terrible things. 656 00:40:54,619 --> 00:40:56,037 You don't have to tell me. 657 00:40:58,831 --> 00:41:00,666 Francis killed Zoe Barnes. 658 00:41:02,127 --> 00:41:03,128 [whispers] Claire. 659 00:41:03,211 --> 00:41:04,629 Francis killed Peter. 660 00:41:04,712 --> 00:41:05,838 Stop. 661 00:41:05,921 --> 00:41:07,590 And so many more are gonna die. 662 00:41:07,673 --> 00:41:08,716 Stop. 663 00:41:23,731 --> 00:41:25,150 You don't scare me. 664 00:41:26,692 --> 00:41:27,902 I should. 665 00:41:33,241 --> 00:41:34,617 [car lock beeps] 666 00:41:42,417 --> 00:41:44,002 [gasps and whispers] Aidan. 667 00:41:44,085 --> 00:41:46,004 Shh! Not anymore. 668 00:41:46,087 --> 00:41:47,422 How did you get here? 669 00:41:47,505 --> 00:41:50,008 A door opened, I walked out. 670 00:41:50,091 --> 00:41:51,426 That doesn't sound right. 671 00:41:51,509 --> 00:41:54,345 I got a visa and a flight tonight. I just... 672 00:41:55,846 --> 00:41:57,348 I just wanted to see you one last time. 673 00:41:57,432 --> 00:41:59,267 Wait. Who's getting you out? 674 00:41:59,350 --> 00:42:00,768 That doesn't matter. 675 00:42:01,894 --> 00:42:04,939 - What did you say? - Honestly, nothing. 676 00:42:05,523 --> 00:42:06,899 We have to talk to the Underwoods. 677 00:42:06,982 --> 00:42:09,444 - Nah, I don't think so. - This does not make sense. 678 00:42:13,948 --> 00:42:16,159 Well, you always liked to drive a nice car. 679 00:42:19,079 --> 00:42:21,997 Aidan, come with me. I'll fix this. 680 00:42:22,082 --> 00:42:25,000 You come with me. I've a way for you to get out. 681 00:42:27,878 --> 00:42:29,089 [sighs] 682 00:42:32,133 --> 00:42:33,676 Well, all right, then. 683 00:42:43,644 --> 00:42:45,855 Now, don't you tell anybody you saw me until the morning. 684 00:42:45,938 --> 00:42:48,191 Why would I tell anyone I saw you at all? 685 00:42:48,274 --> 00:42:49,275 Really? 686 00:42:52,445 --> 00:42:53,446 Wait. 687 00:43:01,079 --> 00:43:03,164 - Here, take this. - No. 688 00:43:03,248 --> 00:43:06,000 Come on. At least until you get on the flight, all right? 689 00:43:10,755 --> 00:43:11,922 I'm out. 690 00:43:20,598 --> 00:43:21,766 [car lock chirps] 691 00:43:23,976 --> 00:43:26,104 - [car door closes] - [engine starting] 692 00:43:44,497 --> 00:43:45,831 Can't sleep? 693 00:43:48,293 --> 00:43:50,920 It's freezing out here. You should have a coat on. 694 00:43:51,003 --> 00:43:52,087 I like it. 695 00:43:56,301 --> 00:43:57,718 Don't meet with Walker. 696 00:43:58,303 --> 00:43:59,845 I think it's a bad idea. 697 00:44:02,056 --> 00:44:04,809 It'll remind him of his best course of action. 698 00:44:06,561 --> 00:44:09,522 You're wrong. I'm sorry, but you're wrong. 699 00:44:10,690 --> 00:44:12,858 Usher has it under control. 700 00:44:21,826 --> 00:44:23,744 You always do what you want. 701 00:44:27,332 --> 00:44:28,749 Tom doesn't want to leave. 702 00:44:30,501 --> 00:44:32,295 [Frank] Tom doesn't get to choose. 703 00:44:33,504 --> 00:44:35,089 It's cold. You should go in. 704 00:44:44,139 --> 00:44:47,977 If you could get me Doug Stamper's addresses for the last three years... 705 00:44:48,811 --> 00:44:49,812 Uh... 706 00:44:55,443 --> 00:44:58,738 And do you know what happened to the photo strip of Rachel and Lisa? 707 00:44:59,530 --> 00:45:00,656 It's gone. 708 00:45:01,907 --> 00:45:04,535 [Claire] We need to lay out our positions ourselves. 709 00:45:04,619 --> 00:45:07,037 I'm already on my way to New York. 710 00:45:07,121 --> 00:45:10,165 I don't want you to say or do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. 711 00:45:10,250 --> 00:45:13,127 I won't contradict the administration. That's not my wish. 712 00:45:13,210 --> 00:45:15,212 We need to draw a line in the sand. 713 00:45:15,296 --> 00:45:19,174 Yes, of course. Should I get on my flight? 714 00:45:19,259 --> 00:45:22,720 I think it might be best if you turn around and come back. 715 00:45:22,803 --> 00:45:24,179 Whatever you think. 716 00:45:25,097 --> 00:45:26,849 We'll let Walker plead the Fifth. 717 00:45:26,932 --> 00:45:30,060 Then we'll regroup and make sure we're on the same page. 718 00:45:31,979 --> 00:45:34,565 Okay. We need to head back. 719 00:45:45,493 --> 00:45:48,829 "Beware entangling alliances," Mr. President. 720 00:45:49,830 --> 00:45:51,957 You know, that quote is often attributed to Washington, 721 00:45:52,041 --> 00:45:54,084 but it was actually Jefferson who said it. 722 00:45:56,128 --> 00:46:00,300 Anyway, I wanted to catch you before, uh, Mark and your lawyer got here. 723 00:46:00,383 --> 00:46:01,592 Mr. President. 724 00:46:02,593 --> 00:46:04,845 I know this hasn't been easy for you. 725 00:46:06,221 --> 00:46:08,849 Well, the truth is, one can get used to almost anything. 726 00:46:10,685 --> 00:46:13,103 Well, at any rate, congratulations. 727 00:46:13,187 --> 00:46:14,188 Oh? 728 00:46:14,272 --> 00:46:17,441 You're about to become the chancellor of one of our finest universities. 729 00:46:17,525 --> 00:46:19,694 It's a high price we pay for respectability. 730 00:46:21,278 --> 00:46:23,280 Anyway, I just wanted to say hello. 731 00:46:24,073 --> 00:46:26,409 And to thank you for all you're doing. 732 00:46:27,327 --> 00:46:30,871 In not too long, you're going to become one of those ex-presidents 733 00:46:30,955 --> 00:46:36,210 whose work will make everyone... forget the past. 734 00:46:37,628 --> 00:46:40,673 I was once the President of the United States. 735 00:46:40,756 --> 00:46:42,299 Yes, you were. 736 00:46:42,383 --> 00:46:45,553 You stole the presidency, Frank. 737 00:46:45,636 --> 00:46:48,055 [sighs] Now, Garrett... 738 00:46:48,138 --> 00:46:51,642 This is ancient history, but by modern political standards, 739 00:46:51,726 --> 00:46:53,603 my election was a landslide. 740 00:46:54,687 --> 00:46:56,397 I was gonna change this country. 741 00:46:57,314 --> 00:47:00,693 But then... uh, things happen. 742 00:47:00,776 --> 00:47:02,194 People lie... 743 00:47:03,320 --> 00:47:04,655 You lie to keep up. 744 00:47:05,656 --> 00:47:09,034 The things that you've been lauded for all your life, 745 00:47:09,118 --> 00:47:12,037 those are suddenly fatal flaws. 746 00:47:12,955 --> 00:47:15,791 People who've been with you through thick and thin, 747 00:47:15,875 --> 00:47:19,420 who you thought would never fail you, they fail you. 748 00:47:20,796 --> 00:47:24,008 You make strange alliances with unsavory people. 749 00:47:25,593 --> 00:47:28,053 And it all becomes clear way too late. 750 00:47:31,098 --> 00:47:32,975 And no one else truly understands. 751 00:47:34,602 --> 00:47:36,729 Except someone who's been in the office... 752 00:47:39,273 --> 00:47:43,193 You can't expect the office to do anything more than what you bring to it. 753 00:47:43,277 --> 00:47:44,361 Hmm. 754 00:47:45,780 --> 00:47:48,824 - I'm doing this for the party. - I know. 755 00:47:48,908 --> 00:47:50,325 And it's admirable. 756 00:47:58,125 --> 00:47:59,126 How's Tricia? 757 00:48:00,545 --> 00:48:03,005 Well, it's taken time, but we are good. 758 00:48:03,088 --> 00:48:04,590 The kids are doing well. 759 00:48:05,758 --> 00:48:07,342 Well, this is just the beginning. 760 00:48:07,968 --> 00:48:10,930 You and I are gonna be working a lot more together from now on. 761 00:48:11,013 --> 00:48:12,097 Is that so? 762 00:48:29,490 --> 00:48:30,700 [Tom] Doug. 763 00:48:33,202 --> 00:48:36,038 Tom, it's a busy morning. I don't have any quotes right now. 764 00:48:36,121 --> 00:48:37,665 When you have a moment, 765 00:48:37,748 --> 00:48:40,709 I'd like to sit down and ask you some questions about Lisa Williams. 766 00:48:42,503 --> 00:48:43,838 I'm sorry. What are you talking about? 767 00:48:45,172 --> 00:48:46,674 Let me know when you're free, Doug. 768 00:48:47,174 --> 00:48:48,425 If you'd like a statement, 769 00:48:48,509 --> 00:48:51,679 Seth Grayson's office will be issuing a press release shortly. 770 00:48:51,762 --> 00:48:54,264 You live near Dupont Circle, don't you? 771 00:48:56,809 --> 00:48:59,144 I will go on the record and say yes, I do. 772 00:49:22,459 --> 00:49:24,253 [Romero] President Walker, 773 00:49:24,336 --> 00:49:27,757 it's been established in Heather Dunbar's special prosecutor's report 774 00:49:27,840 --> 00:49:28,966 that we have reason to... 775 00:49:29,049 --> 00:49:31,886 Congressman, as I mentioned to the chair 776 00:49:31,969 --> 00:49:34,221 and the other distinguished members of the committee, 777 00:49:34,304 --> 00:49:37,933 I am advising my client to plead the Fifth at this time 778 00:49:38,017 --> 00:49:39,769 for all questions regarding his tenure 779 00:49:39,852 --> 00:49:42,271 as President of the United States of America. 780 00:49:42,354 --> 00:49:44,064 [camera shutters clicking] 781 00:49:45,357 --> 00:49:49,987 I must say, uh, that as a fellow Democrat, this is highly irregular. 782 00:49:50,070 --> 00:49:53,949 [chuckles] Yes, Congressman, yes. 783 00:49:54,033 --> 00:49:55,450 But in light of ongoing investigations... 784 00:49:55,535 --> 00:49:58,078 Actually, I will answer the congressman's questions. 785 00:49:58,162 --> 00:49:59,914 [people murmuring] 786 00:50:01,707 --> 00:50:03,167 [speaking indistinctly] 787 00:50:03,250 --> 00:50:05,335 Please, ask your question. 788 00:50:08,422 --> 00:50:09,715 [Romero] Under your administration, 789 00:50:09,799 --> 00:50:11,300 millions of dollars were illegally laundered 790 00:50:11,383 --> 00:50:14,261 from Chinese businessmen to affect American elections. 791 00:50:14,929 --> 00:50:16,055 Is this true? 792 00:50:17,139 --> 00:50:18,558 Yes. That's true. 793 00:50:18,641 --> 00:50:20,225 [people murmuring] 794 00:50:20,309 --> 00:50:21,936 [Romero] And can you tell us what, if any, 795 00:50:22,019 --> 00:50:23,938 was then Vice President Francis Underwood's 796 00:50:24,021 --> 00:50:25,522 involvement in this scheme? 797 00:50:26,982 --> 00:50:30,027 Well, it appeared to me, he was one of its chief architects. 798 00:50:30,110 --> 00:50:31,486 [murmuring] 799 00:50:34,156 --> 00:50:37,159 And, uh, what exactly do you mean by that, sir? 800 00:50:38,285 --> 00:50:39,411 It was his idea. 801 00:50:39,494 --> 00:50:41,330 [people murmuring on TV] 802 00:50:42,414 --> 00:50:44,667 Mark, I think you need to be elsewhere right now. 803 00:50:44,750 --> 00:50:46,794 Are we gonna bury our heads in the sand with this? 804 00:50:48,545 --> 00:50:50,089 No, you're going to leave, 805 00:50:50,172 --> 00:50:53,092 and the vice president and I are going to decide what to do. 806 00:50:53,175 --> 00:50:54,802 Walker reneged. We had a deal. 807 00:50:54,885 --> 00:50:56,637 We will let you know if you are needed. 808 00:50:56,721 --> 00:50:58,764 - Sir... - That was not a request. 809 00:51:03,894 --> 00:51:06,021 Why did you have to go talk to him? 810 00:51:08,608 --> 00:51:10,735 There has to be a way out, Francis. 811 00:51:13,237 --> 00:51:15,615 Does there? Is there? 812 00:51:16,991 --> 00:51:18,826 Or is this my presidency? 813 00:51:19,827 --> 00:51:21,954 Forever with a target on my back. 814 00:51:22,955 --> 00:51:24,624 Haunted and hunted. 815 00:51:25,374 --> 00:51:26,626 [laptop chimes] 816 00:51:37,803 --> 00:51:40,848 [Aidan] LeAnn, if you're hearing this, it means that I'm dead. 817 00:51:57,362 --> 00:51:58,863 [LeAnn crying] 818 00:53:42,688 --> 00:53:47,688 Synced & Corrected by PopcornAWH - www.addic7ed.com -