1 00:00:01,167 --> 00:00:02,771 MALE VOICE: Previously on Designated Survivor... 2 00:00:02,902 --> 00:00:05,473 Sir, you don't really think Aaron's a traitor, do you? 3 00:00:05,605 --> 00:00:06,413 No, I don't. 4 00:00:06,473 --> 00:00:08,077 But until I can prove that definitively, 5 00:00:08,141 --> 00:00:10,087 I have to keep my guard up and so do you. 6 00:00:10,343 --> 00:00:11,583 What happened last night? 7 00:00:11,711 --> 00:00:14,783 We had the shooter contained, but MacLeish gave the order anyway. 8 00:00:14,881 --> 00:00:16,485 - What order? - Shoot to kill. 9 00:00:16,649 --> 00:00:18,390 AARON SHORE: And that's for your ears only. 10 00:00:18,918 --> 00:00:20,898 - We need your help. - You want to help me? 11 00:00:20,987 --> 00:00:22,660 - JASON ATWOOD: Find my son. -(CRIES) 12 00:00:23,223 --> 00:00:24,099 MALE VOICE: It's Joyner. 13 00:00:24,224 --> 00:00:25,294 - He wants to see you. - Why? 14 00:00:25,425 --> 00:00:27,302 MALE VOICE: The FBI came to see him again today. 15 00:00:27,527 --> 00:00:29,165 The guy just needs some reassurance. 16 00:00:29,229 --> 00:00:30,071 I can give it to him. 17 00:00:30,130 --> 00:00:33,202 But if it doesn't work, the problem has to be eliminated. 18 00:00:33,400 --> 00:00:34,606 Someone's gonna find out. 19 00:00:34,701 --> 00:00:36,738 Yes, you lied. I lied to Congress. 20 00:00:36,870 --> 00:00:38,747 - That's it. Go. - HANNAH: FBI! Freeze! 21 00:00:38,872 --> 00:00:40,010 Put your hands on your head. 22 00:00:40,073 --> 00:00:42,610 I'm the Vice President of the United States. 23 00:00:45,078 --> 00:00:46,250 - No! -(GUNSHOT) 24 00:00:50,450 --> 00:00:54,296 MALE VOICE: From abc7 NEWS, this is a breaking news alert. 25 00:00:54,354 --> 00:00:55,992 - NEWS ANCHOR: Good morning from abc7. -(PHONE RINGS) 26 00:00:56,056 --> 00:00:58,900 We have breaking news from Arlington National Cemetery. 27 00:00:59,092 --> 00:01:01,038 The U.S. Army and FBI are investigating 28 00:01:01,227 --> 00:01:03,138 a deadly shooting that occurred last night... 29 00:01:03,263 --> 00:01:05,209 The Washington Post is reporting that two victims 30 00:01:05,265 --> 00:01:06,437 -are involved... - Emily Rhodes. 31 00:01:06,566 --> 00:01:09,342 -(SETH SNORES) -(PHONE VIBRATES) 32 00:01:12,505 --> 00:01:16,419 (PHONE RINGS) 33 00:01:19,412 --> 00:01:20,254 Aaron Shore. 34 00:01:20,880 --> 00:01:22,120 Someone's gonna have to explain to me 35 00:01:22,182 --> 00:01:24,822 how the Vice President of the United States of America 36 00:01:24,951 --> 00:01:27,329 was murdered in front of a team of federal agents! 37 00:01:27,454 --> 00:01:29,400 We didn't pick the meeting place, sir. MacLeish did. 38 00:01:29,522 --> 00:01:30,557 We had to take cover where we could. 39 00:01:30,623 --> 00:01:32,330 MIKE RITTER: And MacLeish's security detail was instructed 40 00:01:32,459 --> 00:01:34,166 to give him plenty of buffer so he'd feel secure. 41 00:01:34,227 --> 00:01:36,207 We would have taken him down if it weren't for Beth MacLeish. 42 00:01:36,429 --> 00:01:37,965 HANNAH: I'm sorry, I missed it. 43 00:01:38,131 --> 00:01:39,610 Beth MacLeish was the joker in the deck. 44 00:01:39,666 --> 00:01:41,168 I didn't think she could be involved. 45 00:01:41,434 --> 00:01:44,347 Do we know how she got away from her Secret Service detail? 46 00:01:44,637 --> 00:01:46,241 She said she was going to read to her children, 47 00:01:46,372 --> 00:01:47,680 and that was her routine. 48 00:01:47,841 --> 00:01:49,286 By the time they figured out she was missing, 49 00:01:49,409 --> 00:01:50,285 it was too late. 50 00:01:50,410 --> 00:01:52,083 Mr. President, there are only a few scenarios at play here 51 00:01:52,212 --> 00:01:53,418 but only one rings true: 52 00:01:53,847 --> 00:01:54,951 Beth MacLeish was involved. 53 00:01:55,014 --> 00:01:56,493 She knew we were there to arrest her husband, 54 00:01:56,616 --> 00:01:58,823 and she murdered him before we could interrogate him. 55 00:02:03,923 --> 00:02:04,993 (SIGHS) 56 00:02:05,325 --> 00:02:07,566 What kind of fanatics are we dealing with here? 57 00:02:07,861 --> 00:02:10,774 Sir, it's only a matter of time before the press pieces together 58 00:02:10,897 --> 00:02:12,433 their own version of what happened tonight. 59 00:02:12,565 --> 00:02:16,672 It's imperative we keep as many details out of the public realm 60 00:02:16,803 --> 00:02:18,578 to protect the integrity of our investigation. 61 00:02:18,705 --> 00:02:19,775 TOM: I understand. 62 00:02:21,741 --> 00:02:23,812 So what do we tell the American people? 63 00:02:32,485 --> 00:02:34,396 .L-ley- .l-ley- 64 00:02:34,587 --> 00:02:36,726 - Damn it, no cuff links. - Use paper clips. 65 00:02:36,923 --> 00:02:38,095 - What? - I'm serious. 66 00:02:38,525 --> 00:02:40,664 - Any idea who got shot? - Not a clue. 67 00:02:44,030 --> 00:02:47,239 TOM: I know. It's shocking, but we need to move past this. 68 00:02:48,234 --> 00:02:49,679 Does anyone need to take a moment? 69 00:02:51,704 --> 00:02:54,514 Okay, good. Because we're in a race against the clock. 70 00:02:54,641 --> 00:02:55,881 The country is gonna wake up to the news 71 00:02:56,009 --> 00:02:57,920 that their Vice President was murdered by his wife, 72 00:02:58,044 --> 00:02:59,250 who then killed herself. 73 00:02:59,379 --> 00:03:00,517 EMILY: Do we know why she did it? 74 00:03:00,880 --> 00:03:02,985 No, not really. Right now, the working theory is, 75 00:03:03,049 --> 00:03:05,427 -problems in the marriage. - A domestic dispute? 76 00:03:05,985 --> 00:03:06,986 I don't believe it. 77 00:03:07,120 --> 00:03:08,497 TOM: Well, unfortunately, it's the only explanation 78 00:03:08,621 --> 00:03:10,567 investigators are willing to give until they know more. 79 00:03:10,757 --> 00:03:12,168 I will make the announcements. 80 00:03:12,292 --> 00:03:14,568 Sir, facing the press with only preliminary theories 81 00:03:14,627 --> 00:03:16,197 is like dropping blood in the water. 82 00:03:16,362 --> 00:03:18,308 And the timing alone is gonna raise questions. 83 00:03:18,431 --> 00:03:19,671 Somebody just tried to kill you, 84 00:03:19,732 --> 00:03:21,769 and now the Vice President gets murdered by his wife? 85 00:03:21,968 --> 00:03:23,675 Yeah, the press will be all over you for more details. 86 00:03:23,803 --> 00:03:25,339 - Let me make a statement. - No. 87 00:03:25,672 --> 00:03:27,879 This news the country needs to hear from their President. 88 00:03:28,007 --> 00:03:30,613 Sir, I have to point out that Speaker Hookstraten's now 89 00:03:30,743 --> 00:03:33,087 -next in line to the Presidency. - Right. 90 00:03:33,613 --> 00:03:35,684 I'll talk to Kimble at the appropriate time. 91 00:03:35,882 --> 00:03:38,192 For now, bring her up to speed with what we know. 92 00:03:38,251 --> 00:03:40,527 These next few days are going to be crucial. 93 00:03:41,087 --> 00:03:44,068 I need you to hold yourselves together, project strength. 94 00:03:44,791 --> 00:03:46,702 The American people deserve nothing less. 95 00:03:47,994 --> 00:03:49,735 - Let's get to work. - EMILY: Yes, sir. 96 00:04:14,220 --> 00:04:15,494 This is surreal. 97 00:04:16,155 --> 00:04:19,102 MacLeish, Beth. What about their kids? 98 00:04:19,225 --> 00:04:20,898 I mean, what about those poor girls? 99 00:04:21,427 --> 00:04:23,407 I know. I feel awful about the children. 100 00:04:24,330 --> 00:04:25,934 You know what happened, don't you? 101 00:04:26,699 --> 00:04:29,043 - But you can't tell me, can you? - No. 102 00:04:29,936 --> 00:04:31,415 Not yet. Hopefully soon. 103 00:04:31,537 --> 00:04:33,380 - PENNY: Dad! - Little pea! 104 00:04:34,173 --> 00:04:36,619 -(TOM GROANS) - Hey, watch out. Mind your dad. 105 00:04:36,909 --> 00:04:38,855 - You okay? - Yeah. I'm all right. 106 00:04:39,045 --> 00:04:41,787 - What do you got there? - PENNY: I can't draw a horse. 107 00:04:41,948 --> 00:04:43,928 - PENNY: Will you help me? - TOM: Of course. 108 00:04:44,617 --> 00:04:46,597 But I've got some work to do. I'll help you in a minute. 109 00:04:46,853 --> 00:04:48,764 - PENNY: Promise? - Pinky swear. 110 00:04:51,557 --> 00:04:53,730 Come on. Let's get you some breakfast. 111 00:04:54,193 --> 00:04:57,106 Hey! Aren't you forgetting something? 112 00:05:00,667 --> 00:05:02,738 - I love you. - I love you, too. 113 00:05:04,804 --> 00:05:05,680 (CROWD MURMURING) 114 00:05:05,805 --> 00:05:07,250 No. No, it's not actually what I said. 115 00:05:07,373 --> 00:05:09,512 I would just refer you back to my original statement, okay? 116 00:05:10,410 --> 00:05:13,050 Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States. 117 00:05:13,179 --> 00:05:14,522 (APPLAUSE) 118 00:05:15,448 --> 00:05:17,450 Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 119 00:05:17,850 --> 00:05:20,626 Thank you. Ple... Please, take your seats. 120 00:05:21,621 --> 00:05:23,999 I wish I were here to simply talk to you 121 00:05:24,057 --> 00:05:26,230 about my returning to the White House 122 00:05:26,659 --> 00:05:29,799 and expressing my gratitude to the medical staff 123 00:05:29,862 --> 00:05:31,933 at the George Washington University Hospital 124 00:05:31,998 --> 00:05:33,636 and to the American people... 125 00:05:34,267 --> 00:05:36,178 for their incredible support. 126 00:05:37,170 --> 00:05:41,380 But unfortunately, I have a more somber and serious obligation. 127 00:05:42,208 --> 00:05:43,915 There has been a great deal of speculation 128 00:05:43,976 --> 00:05:46,957 surrounding the police activity at Arlington National Cemetery 129 00:05:47,246 --> 00:05:49,021 from last night until this morning. 130 00:05:49,982 --> 00:05:53,555 I am here to tell you that tragically, at 10:38 p.m... 131 00:05:54,120 --> 00:05:56,157 Vice President Peter MacLeish... 132 00:05:56,656 --> 00:05:59,296 was shot and killed by his wife, Beth MacLeish. 133 00:05:59,459 --> 00:06:01,268 (SHOCKED GASPS AND MURMURS) 134 00:06:01,394 --> 00:06:03,169 She then turned the gun upon herself 135 00:06:03,296 --> 00:06:04,673 and committed suicide. 136 00:06:06,599 --> 00:06:09,546 The Vice President was visiting the grave site of a soldier 137 00:06:09,669 --> 00:06:12,013 who was under his command in Afghanistan. 138 00:06:12,472 --> 00:06:14,952 Why he was there last night specifically, 139 00:06:15,141 --> 00:06:17,519 how often he visited the cemetery... 140 00:06:18,277 --> 00:06:21,451 and what led to this fatal outcome is still unknown. 141 00:06:21,781 --> 00:06:22,919 (OVERLAPPING COMMENTS) 142 00:06:23,049 --> 00:06:26,053 I would like to say, I know that the American people 143 00:06:26,419 --> 00:06:29,491 will join me, in sending their hopes and prayers 144 00:06:29,922 --> 00:06:32,334 to the MacLeish family during this time of sorrow. 145 00:06:34,327 --> 00:06:35,397 Thank you very much. 146 00:06:35,528 --> 00:06:36,506 (OVERLAPPING CHATTER) 147 00:06:36,629 --> 00:06:39,132 All right, folks, that's all we have for now, okay? 148 00:06:39,265 --> 00:06:41,142 The President's obviously not taking any questions. 149 00:06:41,267 --> 00:06:43,304 SETH: Look, I'm gonna be updating you every hour 150 00:06:43,469 --> 00:06:44,948 as we have new developments... 151 00:07:32,718 --> 00:07:33,856 HANNAH: (\NHISPERS) Yvette... 152 00:07:34,587 --> 00:07:35,725 I'm so sorry. 153 00:07:36,422 --> 00:07:37,526 Thank you. 154 00:07:40,226 --> 00:07:41,296 One second. 155 00:07:43,930 --> 00:07:45,409 I don't know what to say. 156 00:07:47,300 --> 00:07:48,574 Thank you for coming. 157 00:07:50,937 --> 00:07:52,746 He was such an amazing boy, Jason. 158 00:07:55,141 --> 00:07:56,882 And they took him from us. 159 00:08:06,719 --> 00:08:09,427 Hey. What's the press saying about the shooting? 160 00:08:09,689 --> 00:08:10,861 What aren't they saying? 161 00:08:11,023 --> 00:08:13,401 Speculation's everywhere, but Seth has it handled. 162 00:08:13,926 --> 00:08:15,496 How's the staff holding up? 163 00:08:15,962 --> 00:08:17,498 They're shocked, but pulling through. 164 00:08:17,663 --> 00:08:19,802 One thing that helps is seeing you on your feet again. 165 00:08:20,166 --> 00:08:22,112 - HAYDEN: Welcome back, Mr. President. - Thank you, Hayden. 166 00:08:22,301 --> 00:08:23,245 See? 167 00:08:23,870 --> 00:08:25,474 We should discuss the rest of your day's agenda. 168 00:08:25,605 --> 00:08:26,845 I thought we canceled everything. 169 00:08:26,973 --> 00:08:28,418 We can't have a bunker mentality. 170 00:08:28,641 --> 00:08:29,949 The world's still spinning. 171 00:08:30,109 --> 00:08:32,055 You're absolutely right. What do you got? 172 00:08:32,645 --> 00:08:34,352 Well, CEOs are arriving as we speak 173 00:08:34,480 --> 00:08:37,051 to discuss reducing carbon dioxide emissions later today. 174 00:08:37,183 --> 00:08:39,288 You're also scheduled to meet with Senators Choi and Ganesh 175 00:08:39,418 --> 00:08:41,420 -regarding criminal justice reform. - Okay. What else? 176 00:08:41,954 --> 00:08:43,900 Jacklyn Ramsey just turned us down for Interior, 177 00:08:44,023 --> 00:08:45,627 said she's happy at the NRDC. 178 00:08:46,959 --> 00:08:48,165 How many people do we have to approach 179 00:08:48,294 --> 00:08:49,898 to get someone to even take a meeting? 180 00:08:50,062 --> 00:08:51,302 Well, we saw this during the elections. 181 00:08:51,430 --> 00:08:53,774 People just don't want to be in Washington right now. 182 00:08:54,033 --> 00:08:55,205 Any good news? 183 00:08:55,501 --> 00:08:57,538 Actually, Gary Dwyer's still set to come in tomorrow 184 00:08:57,670 --> 00:09:00,150 to meet with Aaron about resuming his post as Secretary of State. 185 00:09:00,439 --> 00:09:02,180 - Wow. Dwyer. - Mm-hmm. 186 00:09:02,909 --> 00:09:05,116 That'll go along way to shoring up confidence. 187 00:09:05,278 --> 00:09:07,554 Yes, it would. But about their meeting, sir. 188 00:09:07,680 --> 00:09:09,523 I was wondering, in light of recent events, 189 00:09:09,649 --> 00:09:11,856 if you thought I should sit down with Dwyer instead of Aaron. 190 00:09:12,685 --> 00:09:14,358 Emily, I understand your concern, 191 00:09:14,754 --> 00:09:16,427 but until I find a reason to make a change, 192 00:09:16,556 --> 00:09:17,591 it's business as usual. 193 00:09:18,624 --> 00:09:19,830 Understood. 194 00:09:21,561 --> 00:09:23,598 SETH WRIGHT: The MacLeishes leave behind two daughters, 195 00:09:23,729 --> 00:09:26,369 Lexi and Blake, who will be staying with their maternal grandparents. 196 00:09:26,499 --> 00:09:28,479 We ask that you would respect their privacy 197 00:09:28,601 --> 00:09:29,875 in their time of grieving. 198 00:09:30,536 --> 00:09:31,879 The President will address the nation further 199 00:09:32,004 --> 00:09:33,540 when he has more information available, okay? 200 00:09:33,706 --> 00:09:36,516 Uh, that's all I have for now unless you have questions about something... 201 00:09:36,776 --> 00:09:38,084 (REPORTERS TALKING AT ONCE) 202 00:09:38,344 --> 00:09:40,255 ABE LEONARD: Mr. Press Secretary, 203 00:09:40,613 --> 00:09:42,718 Mr. Leonard. A pleasure to have you back at the White House. 204 00:09:42,848 --> 00:09:43,724 (ABE CHUCKLING) 205 00:09:43,849 --> 00:09:46,295 I hope that's the first lie you've told this morning. 206 00:09:46,586 --> 00:09:49,157 - May I ask who you're with? - Teen Mode. 207 00:09:49,355 --> 00:09:50,333 (LAUGHTER) 208 00:09:50,456 --> 00:09:52,197 Come on, Abe, I need to know who your credentials are with. 209 00:09:52,391 --> 00:09:55,861 Teen Mode. They actually do real stories on real issues 210 00:09:55,995 --> 00:09:57,406 unlike these lemmings. 211 00:09:57,730 --> 00:09:59,937 All right, Abe, you have a question? 212 00:10:00,066 --> 00:10:02,103 Yeah. It's about Nestor Lozano, 213 00:10:02,234 --> 00:10:04,305 President Kirkman's would-be assassin. 214 00:10:04,437 --> 00:10:06,542 Sure, the FBI released a statement on Lozano last night. 215 00:10:06,672 --> 00:10:08,117 Which told us virtually nothing. 216 00:10:08,407 --> 00:10:10,353 Now, I have it on good authority that Vice President MacLeish 217 00:10:10,476 --> 00:10:13,013 personally took over the manhunt for Lozano 218 00:10:13,145 --> 00:10:15,921 and issued a shoot to kill order. Care to comment? 219 00:10:16,082 --> 00:10:18,221 I would refer you back to the FBI comm shop. 220 00:10:18,351 --> 00:10:19,523 I'm not aware of any such order. 221 00:10:19,652 --> 00:10:21,859 Really. Well, my source says MacLeish overrode the FBI, 222 00:10:21,988 --> 00:10:24,730 deliberately preventing them from taking Lozano alive. 223 00:10:25,758 --> 00:10:27,328 Why would the Vice President do that? 224 00:10:27,693 --> 00:10:29,172 I mean, why would he go out of his way 225 00:10:29,395 --> 00:10:32,774 to silence the one man who attempted to murder the President? 226 00:10:33,132 --> 00:10:34,941 ABE: I mean, it doesn't make sense. Unless... 227 00:10:35,534 --> 00:10:37,605 MacLeish wanted him silenced. 228 00:10:40,439 --> 00:10:42,214 I'll have to get back to you on that. 229 00:10:42,375 --> 00:10:44,514 (CHUCKLES) I'd appreciate that. 230 00:10:44,644 --> 00:10:46,123 (OVERLAPPING CHATTER) 231 00:10:49,148 --> 00:10:51,651 How did Abe Leonard get the information in the first place? 232 00:10:51,917 --> 00:10:53,396 Wait, it's true? MacLeish gave the order? 233 00:10:53,619 --> 00:10:55,098 - TOM: Yes. - I advised against it, 234 00:10:55,221 --> 00:10:56,256 but he didn't listen to me. 235 00:10:56,389 --> 00:10:57,868 - Or the FBI. - What was he thinking? 236 00:10:58,324 --> 00:11:00,031 EMILY: He said he didn't want to put our men at risk. 237 00:11:00,226 --> 00:11:03,105 Okay. Uh, well, Leonard said MacLeish was hiding something. 238 00:11:03,329 --> 00:11:04,933 - EMILY: Was he? - I don't know, but now I have 239 00:11:05,064 --> 00:11:06,839 a room full of White House correspondents looking into it. 240 00:11:06,999 --> 00:11:09,707 Look, we need to contain this now, before paranoia takes over. 241 00:11:09,835 --> 00:11:12,076 And I want to know who's leaking classified information. 242 00:11:12,371 --> 00:11:14,248 TOM: Emily, Aaron, you were both in Command Ops 243 00:11:14,373 --> 00:11:15,943 when MacLeish gave the order, find the leak. 244 00:11:16,175 --> 00:11:17,415 I want them in my office by nightfall. 245 00:11:17,543 --> 00:11:18,578 Yes, sir. 246 00:11:18,978 --> 00:11:20,821 Seth, can I borrow you for a second? 247 00:11:24,684 --> 00:11:26,163 I want to address the nation. 248 00:11:27,386 --> 00:11:29,297 Sir, I'm not sure that's the best idea. 249 00:11:29,655 --> 00:11:31,635 I mean, you just announced that the Vice President 250 00:11:31,757 --> 00:11:32,997 was murdered by his wife. 251 00:11:33,125 --> 00:11:35,036 I don't think the country's ready to hear this after that. 252 00:11:35,161 --> 00:11:37,072 The country deserves to know what's happening. 253 00:11:37,663 --> 00:11:39,574 Sir, no matter what your intent, 254 00:11:39,865 --> 00:11:41,776 I think that anything that you say at this point, 255 00:11:41,901 --> 00:11:43,642 could contribute to a sense of chaos. 256 00:11:45,104 --> 00:11:46,811 Why don't you let me buy you some time? 257 00:11:46,939 --> 00:11:49,818 Wait for this news cycle to die down. That way, when you do say something, 258 00:11:49,942 --> 00:11:50,977 it's proactive instead of just 259 00:11:51,110 --> 00:11:52,680 reacting to some flame-throwing reporter. 260 00:11:52,812 --> 00:11:55,349 Okay, you're right. You're right. Get it done. 261 00:11:58,350 --> 00:12:01,160 - AARON: Thank you. - So what couldn't wait? 262 00:12:01,420 --> 00:12:02,524 AARON: Abe Leonard. 263 00:12:03,189 --> 00:12:04,793 I know you two go way back. 264 00:12:04,924 --> 00:12:07,029 You told him about MacLeish taking out the shooter 265 00:12:07,159 --> 00:12:08,502 in Command Ops. Don't deny it. 266 00:12:08,861 --> 00:12:10,363 Okay, I won't. 267 00:12:11,864 --> 00:12:14,504 - I told you that in confidence. - That was your mistake. 268 00:12:14,633 --> 00:12:16,476 AARON: I thought you were working with the President on this. 269 00:12:16,602 --> 00:12:17,637 I am. 270 00:12:18,204 --> 00:12:21,617 He asked me to look into MacLeish, and that's exactly what I'm doing. 271 00:12:22,174 --> 00:12:23,949 Trying to do my job as best I can. 272 00:12:24,076 --> 00:12:27,057 All right. You can dress this up however you like, Madam Speaker, 273 00:12:27,179 --> 00:12:29,090 but you just jeopardized national security. 274 00:12:29,215 --> 00:12:31,661 Actually, Aaron... you did. 275 00:12:37,757 --> 00:12:40,829 MIKE: Those are NASAMS, ma'am. Surface-to-air missiles. 276 00:12:41,560 --> 00:12:44,040 They were there before. We're just installing more. 277 00:12:44,230 --> 00:12:46,039 ALEX: And there's more snipers. 278 00:12:46,665 --> 00:12:48,872 It's all part of the increased security plan. 279 00:12:50,703 --> 00:12:52,046 It's just for the moment. 280 00:12:52,805 --> 00:12:54,375 Just for the moment. 281 00:12:55,007 --> 00:12:55,985 Yes, ma'am. 282 00:12:57,243 --> 00:12:58,278 MIKE: Anything else? 283 00:12:59,044 --> 00:13:00,819 No. Thanks, Mike. 284 00:13:04,650 --> 00:13:05,754 (SIGHS) 285 00:13:07,920 --> 00:13:10,093 - You're the leak? - Indirectly. 286 00:13:10,289 --> 00:13:13,634 Sir, I told Speaker Hookstraten, and she fed the story to Abe Leonard. 287 00:13:15,227 --> 00:13:17,400 I realize, sir, this couldn't come at a... 288 00:13:17,630 --> 00:13:19,109 at a worse possible time. 289 00:13:19,999 --> 00:13:21,501 It was a lapse in judgment, 290 00:13:22,835 --> 00:13:25,748 and I apologize. It won't happen again. 291 00:13:27,540 --> 00:13:28,712 AARON: Now, I could put out a statement. 292 00:13:28,841 --> 00:13:30,047 No, no, no. 293 00:13:30,209 --> 00:13:32,155 That'll only add fuel to the fire. 294 00:13:32,878 --> 00:13:34,357 With all the rumors that are floating around right now, 295 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:36,157 the last thing we need is the press to find out 296 00:13:36,182 --> 00:13:38,389 that my Chief of Staff leaked classified information. 297 00:13:38,551 --> 00:13:40,030 No, of course not. 298 00:13:42,221 --> 00:13:43,996 .(SIGHS) _(GRUNTS) 299 00:13:48,427 --> 00:13:51,965 Aaron? When is the last time you slept? 300 00:13:53,699 --> 00:13:56,578 -L-| slept last night, sir. - More than three hours? 301 00:13:57,436 --> 00:13:58,608 (CHUCKLES) 302 00:14:00,206 --> 00:14:03,153 You said yourself, you made a lapse in judgment. 303 00:14:04,076 --> 00:14:06,249 Exhaustion affects our ability to make decisions. 304 00:14:06,378 --> 00:14:08,187 Maybe you need some personal time. 305 00:14:10,549 --> 00:14:11,994 Sir, are you asking me to step aside? 306 00:14:12,117 --> 00:14:15,030 Absolutely not. I'm asking you to get some rest. 307 00:14:15,888 --> 00:14:18,960 Take maybe a week. Come back recharged. 308 00:14:19,491 --> 00:14:22,734 Look, sir, I appreciate you looking after me like that, 309 00:14:22,862 --> 00:14:24,671 but with everything that's going on right now, 310 00:14:24,797 --> 00:14:26,401 I really don't think a break is called for. 311 00:14:26,532 --> 00:14:28,205 Aaron, it's because of everything that's going on 312 00:14:28,334 --> 00:14:29,677 that I need you at your best. 313 00:14:31,337 --> 00:14:34,113 I'm not trying to punish you. I'm trying to protect you. 314 00:14:34,540 --> 00:14:36,144 You're gonna have to trust me. 315 00:14:38,010 --> 00:14:39,216 Take the week. 316 00:14:43,182 --> 00:14:44,820 - Yes, sir. - Thank you. 317 00:15:05,671 --> 00:15:06,843 TOM: Aaron told me himself. 318 00:15:06,972 --> 00:15:09,612 He shared the information with Speaker Hookstraten. 319 00:15:09,875 --> 00:15:11,411 She leaked it to Abe Leonard. 320 00:15:13,545 --> 00:15:14,683 Wow. 321 00:15:15,648 --> 00:15:16,786 Do you think this has anything to do 322 00:15:16,849 --> 00:15:18,692 with him suppressing the threat assessment memo? 323 00:15:19,151 --> 00:15:20,926 No. No, I don't. 324 00:15:22,154 --> 00:15:23,758 But he's gonna take some time off. 325 00:15:24,323 --> 00:15:26,701 - You suspended him? - No, I asked him to get some rest 326 00:15:26,825 --> 00:15:28,031 and refocus, give us a chance 327 00:15:28,160 --> 00:15:29,400 to figure out what the hell is going on. 328 00:15:29,795 --> 00:15:31,001 In the meantime... 329 00:15:32,031 --> 00:15:34,272 I would like you to be my acting Chief of Staff. 330 00:15:38,170 --> 00:15:40,047 I'm throwing you in the deep end here. 331 00:15:41,473 --> 00:15:42,952 I won't let you down. 332 00:15:43,809 --> 00:15:45,049 I know. 333 00:15:45,177 --> 00:15:47,316 Thank you, Emily. Ava will bring you up to speed. 334 00:15:55,921 --> 00:15:57,400 SETH: I guess that's all I need for the next briefing. 335 00:15:57,456 --> 00:15:58,366 Thank you, GUYS- 336 00:15:58,490 --> 00:15:59,798 Uh' hey' Seth. 337 00:16:00,392 --> 00:16:03,066 My mother called me earlier. She asked me two questions. 338 00:16:03,195 --> 00:16:04,731 One, am I dating anyone? 339 00:16:05,197 --> 00:16:08,542 Two, was the Vice President involved with the attempt on Kirkman's life? 340 00:16:08,701 --> 00:16:10,578 - Funny. - I'm serious. 341 00:16:11,136 --> 00:16:12,706 When's the President gonna address this? 342 00:16:12,871 --> 00:16:13,941 He's right, Seth. 343 00:16:14,073 --> 00:16:15,074 The longer we stay silent, 344 00:16:15,207 --> 00:16:16,880 the more it seems like we are hiding something. 345 00:16:17,076 --> 00:16:20,285 Okay. Well look, The President is still being briefed by the FBI, 346 00:16:20,412 --> 00:16:22,221 and he should have all the information he needs 347 00:16:22,348 --> 00:16:23,793 before he can address the nation, right? 348 00:16:24,483 --> 00:16:25,826 - Thanks for that question. - Yeah. 349 00:16:28,787 --> 00:16:29,822 Laura? 350 00:16:33,892 --> 00:16:36,930 We, um... We need to shut down Abe Leonard 351 00:16:37,062 --> 00:16:39,440 before his conspiracy rumors get out of hand. 352 00:16:39,665 --> 00:16:41,269 Abe Leonard's a Pulitzer Prize winner. 353 00:16:41,433 --> 00:16:43,413 SETH: Well, he's a disgraced Pulitzer Prize winner, right? 354 00:16:44,203 --> 00:16:45,739 You know, when firefighters are trying 355 00:16:45,871 --> 00:16:48,351 to put out a forest fire, sometimes they'll... 356 00:16:48,674 --> 00:16:50,915 set a backfire to snuff out the original blaze. 357 00:16:51,110 --> 00:16:53,920 - That's what we need to do. - So, you want us to smear him? 358 00:16:54,046 --> 00:16:56,219 No, the President doesn't want that, and neither do I. 359 00:16:57,216 --> 00:17:00,220 What I do want is for the American people to realize 360 00:17:00,352 --> 00:17:04,061 that, uh, Abe Leonard strikes out more than he hits home runs. 361 00:17:04,923 --> 00:17:07,369 Make our friends in the media remember every correction, 362 00:17:07,493 --> 00:17:09,871 retraction he's ever had to publish, every... 363 00:17:10,329 --> 00:17:12,536 libel lawsuit and defamation settlement. 364 00:17:13,232 --> 00:17:15,405 I mean, this guy's like a broken watch, right? 365 00:17:15,534 --> 00:17:16,945 He's only right twice a day. 366 00:17:17,369 --> 00:17:19,975 Sweet. We finally get to spin something. 367 00:17:28,580 --> 00:17:32,255 Hey, here's a list of pending correspondence and calls to return. 368 00:17:32,451 --> 00:17:34,692 These will catch you up on NSA, 369 00:17:35,521 --> 00:17:37,762 and these are the files for the Dwyer meeting tomorrow. 370 00:17:39,158 --> 00:17:40,159 I'm sorry, Aaron. 371 00:17:40,292 --> 00:17:42,238 Oh, well, there's nothing to be sorry about. 372 00:17:42,761 --> 00:17:44,638 The President's just looking out for me. 373 00:17:45,197 --> 00:17:47,074 And I'm sure you'll be back in no time. 374 00:17:49,268 --> 00:17:52,647 Curtis is the go-to guy for matters Senate, and Jamie for the House. 375 00:17:53,105 --> 00:17:55,551 Denise handles military and cabinet. 376 00:17:56,675 --> 00:17:57,745 Aaron... 377 00:18:01,814 --> 00:18:02,918 Good luck. 378 00:18:13,025 --> 00:18:14,698 JOHN: You sure you don't want me in there with you? 379 00:18:14,760 --> 00:18:16,000 HANNAH: No. Joyner knows me. 380 00:18:16,195 --> 00:18:18,698 Yeah, he knows you're the one who took down MacLeish, 381 00:18:18,831 --> 00:18:20,538 the only guy in the world he trusted. 382 00:18:20,732 --> 00:18:22,837 Look, he's damaged goods. I can reach him. 383 00:18:24,303 --> 00:18:26,840 The story of this conspiracy starts in Afghanistan. 384 00:18:27,339 --> 00:18:29,945 Until we understand that, we don't understand anything. 385 00:18:42,421 --> 00:18:46,062 "And you will know the truth... and the truth will set you free." 386 00:18:47,493 --> 00:18:48,665 John 8:32. 387 00:18:48,827 --> 00:18:51,171 That's what you quoted to MacLeish right before he was shot. 388 00:18:51,897 --> 00:18:53,899 So what is the truth, Corporal Joyner? 389 00:18:54,366 --> 00:18:56,277 Tell me about the mission to Kunar. 390 00:18:57,069 --> 00:18:58,707 November 14, 2005. 391 00:18:59,705 --> 00:19:01,309 I ain't talking to you. 392 00:19:09,381 --> 00:19:11,520 The CIA added this to your mission file. 393 00:19:14,920 --> 00:19:16,422 This is total crap. 394 00:19:17,489 --> 00:19:19,127 It didn't happen like this. 395 00:19:20,526 --> 00:19:22,767 This makes us sound like baby killers. 396 00:19:22,961 --> 00:19:25,601 But you did kill civilians, didn't you? 397 00:19:26,532 --> 00:19:30,571 - Women? Children? - You weren't there! 398 00:19:31,069 --> 00:19:32,742 You can't understand. 399 00:19:35,040 --> 00:19:36,314 Make me understand. 400 00:19:36,775 --> 00:19:38,482 Listen to your conscience, Alvin. 401 00:19:39,178 --> 00:19:41,658 - I can't. - You want to tell someone. 402 00:19:41,914 --> 00:19:43,359 - I know you do. - No! 403 00:19:43,649 --> 00:19:45,925 - Cap said-- - Captain MacLeish is dead. 404 00:19:46,351 --> 00:19:48,126 And he's going down as a war criminal. 405 00:19:48,320 --> 00:19:49,526 No! 406 00:19:50,389 --> 00:19:51,595 He's a hero! 407 00:19:52,024 --> 00:19:54,231 He saved all of us that day. 408 00:19:56,328 --> 00:19:57,500 H OW? 409 00:19:57,963 --> 00:19:59,033 What did he do? 410 00:20:00,165 --> 00:20:02,441 (SHOUTING, GUNFIRE) 411 00:20:02,634 --> 00:20:04,545 (PEOPLE SCREAMING) 412 00:20:13,145 --> 00:20:15,250 .l-ley- .l-ley- 413 00:20:17,716 --> 00:20:20,128 - Everything all right? - Yeah. 414 00:20:20,619 --> 00:20:22,428 T-Tom, I'm worried about the kids. 415 00:20:23,589 --> 00:20:26,263 I think we should send them away from the White House. 416 00:20:26,491 --> 00:20:27,492 What? 417 00:20:27,726 --> 00:20:30,002 My mom can help take care of them. I spoke with her... 418 00:20:30,128 --> 00:20:32,301 - With all due respect to your mom... - No. Just hear me out, okay? 419 00:20:32,431 --> 00:20:35,640 The people who are behind this, they took down the government, 420 00:20:35,767 --> 00:20:38,338 th... they... they killed that FBI agent's little boy, 421 00:20:38,537 --> 00:20:41,040 -and they almost killed you. - Slow down. Slow down. 422 00:20:41,273 --> 00:20:42,547 You said yourself that you thought 423 00:20:42,674 --> 00:20:44,210 the White House was the safest place to be. 424 00:20:44,409 --> 00:20:47,720 Well, I was wrong. Because wherever you are, you are a target. 425 00:20:48,880 --> 00:20:49,881 (SCOFFS) 426 00:20:50,082 --> 00:20:51,186 Well, where do you want to go? 427 00:20:51,216 --> 00:20:52,126 (SIGHS) 428 00:20:52,251 --> 00:20:55,494 I spoke with Mike about Camp David. He says it's more secure. 429 00:20:55,654 --> 00:20:57,998 Of course it is. It's a compound in the middle of nowhere. 430 00:20:58,590 --> 00:21:00,433 They wouldn't have any friends. They'd have to be tutored. 431 00:21:00,559 --> 00:21:03,005 - What kind of a life is that? - What kind of life is this? 432 00:21:03,795 --> 00:21:05,331 You haven't been to their school, you... 433 00:21:05,464 --> 00:21:07,341 Well, we'll boost their security. We'll get them tracking bands. 434 00:21:07,466 --> 00:21:10,572 No, no, no. Putting more bars on the prison is not the answer. 435 00:21:11,370 --> 00:21:13,577 I want our kids to have a normal life. 436 00:21:13,805 --> 00:21:16,752 And I don't want to be away from them. Or you, AI... 437 00:21:18,677 --> 00:21:19,849 Alex... 438 00:21:20,512 --> 00:21:22,185 This family, our family, 439 00:21:22,581 --> 00:21:24,618 is the only thing holding me together. 440 00:21:24,816 --> 00:21:26,921 I know. I know that. And... 441 00:21:27,286 --> 00:21:29,562 I don't want to be away from you, either. 442 00:21:31,056 --> 00:21:34,003 But... we have to think about what's best for them. 443 00:21:35,560 --> 00:21:38,097 And separating them from their father is the answer? 444 00:21:38,730 --> 00:21:39,800 (KNOCKING ON DOOR) 445 00:21:40,932 --> 00:21:42,138 I'm sorry, sir. 446 00:21:45,971 --> 00:21:47,507 I'll get back as soon as I can. 447 00:21:54,112 --> 00:21:56,353 I'm gonna head home to shower and get a change of clothes. 448 00:21:56,715 --> 00:21:58,717 - Please do. - Don't miss me too much. 449 00:22:05,324 --> 00:22:08,100 - MALE VOICE: Don't make a sound! - SETH: Okay. Uh, you want my wallet? 450 00:22:08,560 --> 00:22:11,905 MALE VOICE 2: No. I want your suit. Is that a Welsh and Jeffries? 451 00:22:12,998 --> 00:22:14,944 Oh, you guys are sons of bitches, you know that? 452 00:22:15,067 --> 00:22:16,307 -(LAUGHS) - And what about me? 453 00:22:16,435 --> 00:22:17,311 (SETH LAUGHS) 454 00:22:17,736 --> 00:22:19,113 You gave birth to these two. 455 00:22:19,237 --> 00:22:20,215 (ALL LAUGH) 456 00:22:20,339 --> 00:22:22,012 Oh, man. What are you guys doing here? 457 00:22:22,140 --> 00:22:25,087 Well, you haven't answered a single text message in the past week. 458 00:22:25,510 --> 00:22:28,684 Yeah, well, that's what happens when the President gets shot 459 00:22:28,814 --> 00:22:30,691 and the Vice President gets murdered by his wife. 460 00:22:30,882 --> 00:22:32,953 - That's why we're here. - Call it an intervention. 461 00:22:33,085 --> 00:22:34,155 With alcohol. 462 00:22:34,286 --> 00:22:35,196 (CHUCKLES) 463 00:22:35,253 --> 00:22:37,392 I wish I could, guys. I got to shower and head back to work. 464 00:22:37,556 --> 00:22:39,000 SCOTTY SVENSON: Oh, would you listen to this guy? 465 00:22:39,024 --> 00:22:41,470 You sound like a freshman all over again. 466 00:22:41,626 --> 00:22:44,004 Callie flew in from New York just to see you. 467 00:22:44,363 --> 00:22:46,172 - You did? - If it makes it any easier, 468 00:22:46,398 --> 00:22:47,604 drinks are on you. 469 00:22:49,267 --> 00:22:50,905 - All right. I can do one drink. - All right. 470 00:22:51,036 --> 00:22:51,912 (ALL CHUCKLE) 471 00:22:52,037 --> 00:22:53,448 How are ya? I can't believe Callie braved 472 00:22:53,572 --> 00:22:55,848 the flight from New York all the way down to D.C. 473 00:22:57,476 --> 00:22:59,319 HANNAH: Mr. President, what I'm about to tell you 474 00:22:59,444 --> 00:23:01,390 came straight from Corporal Joyner himself. 475 00:23:02,514 --> 00:23:05,393 One the morning of 11/14, orders came down for MacLeish's unit 476 00:23:05,517 --> 00:23:06,825 to escort an Army Major 477 00:23:06,952 --> 00:23:09,091 to a covert meet with an Afghan warlord. 478 00:23:09,354 --> 00:23:13,359 That Major's name... Nestor Lozano, a.k.a. Catalan. 479 00:23:13,492 --> 00:23:15,733 - The man who tried to kill me. - HANNAH: Right. 480 00:23:16,728 --> 00:23:19,368 He was meant to deliver a few duffel bags full of cash. 481 00:23:19,564 --> 00:23:21,339 The meet went south... Warlord took the money 482 00:23:21,500 --> 00:23:23,104 and ordered his men to open fire. 483 00:23:23,668 --> 00:23:25,579 - It was a bloodbath. - My God. 484 00:23:26,004 --> 00:23:27,677 MacLeish managed to keep his unit together, 485 00:23:27,739 --> 00:23:29,116 and they fought their way out of the compound, 486 00:23:29,174 --> 00:23:30,744 but the warlord pursued. 487 00:23:31,543 --> 00:23:34,422 And they started picking off the unit, one by one. 488 00:23:34,746 --> 00:23:37,226 MacLeish's men went blood-simple. 489 00:23:37,349 --> 00:23:39,920 They... shot up everything in their path. 490 00:23:40,519 --> 00:23:43,363 Hostiles, friendlies, women, and children. 491 00:23:43,555 --> 00:23:46,468 To MacLeish's men, the rules of engagement no longer applied. 492 00:23:46,691 --> 00:23:49,171 It was a frenzy. Kill or be killed. 493 00:23:50,262 --> 00:23:51,969 Eventually, Joyner sees Lozano, 494 00:23:52,164 --> 00:23:54,576 shoves a gun in his face, demands to know what happened. 495 00:23:55,600 --> 00:23:58,012 Lozano admits he's a CIA officer 496 00:23:58,203 --> 00:24:00,979 and that the bags were filled with $5 million in cash. 497 00:24:01,206 --> 00:24:02,810 A payoff to fight against the Taliban. 498 00:24:03,008 --> 00:24:05,989 But MacLeish's men, decided that Lozano was going 499 00:24:06,111 --> 00:24:08,022 to have to pay for the buddies they lost, 500 00:24:08,513 --> 00:24:09,856 MacLeish jumps in, stops it, 501 00:24:09,981 --> 00:24:12,325 says that he was just following orders. 502 00:24:13,351 --> 00:24:14,921 So, MacLeish saved his life. 503 00:24:15,086 --> 00:24:18,067 If it weren't for MacLeish, Lozano would've never made it home. 504 00:24:20,492 --> 00:24:21,869 OLLIE VEGA: We're worried about you, pal. 505 00:24:22,227 --> 00:24:24,002 Come on. Worried about what? Everything's fine. 506 00:24:24,129 --> 00:24:26,871 Seth, come on. You're working for an amateur. 507 00:24:27,432 --> 00:24:30,470 A nice guy, maybe, but someone clearly incapable of doing the job. 508 00:24:30,635 --> 00:24:33,514 The nation's not seen this much turmoil since the Civil War. 509 00:24:33,638 --> 00:24:35,618 You're the face of a drowning administration. 510 00:24:35,807 --> 00:24:38,117 The handsome face of a drowning administration, 511 00:24:38,243 --> 00:24:39,620 - I might add. - SETH: Thank you. 512 00:24:39,744 --> 00:24:41,485 OLLIE: People think they're not getting the whole story. 513 00:24:41,780 --> 00:24:42,850 They're wondering if there's a connection 514 00:24:42,981 --> 00:24:44,289 between MacLeish and the shooter. 515 00:24:44,549 --> 00:24:46,790 Okay, let me just guess where you're getting that information. 516 00:24:46,952 --> 00:24:47,987 - Teen Mode. - Teen Mode. 517 00:24:48,119 --> 00:24:50,725 Seth, if there is any truth to this Abe Leonard story at all... 518 00:24:50,856 --> 00:24:53,462 You really want to handcuff yourself to a failed Presidency? 519 00:24:53,625 --> 00:24:54,831 SETH: Guys, enough. 520 00:24:55,527 --> 00:24:56,767 I don't work at a hedge fund, 521 00:24:56,895 --> 00:24:58,533 I don't work for a white-shoe law firm, 522 00:24:58,663 --> 00:25:00,108 I don't make superhero movies. 523 00:25:01,266 --> 00:25:03,007 I work for the President of the United States. 524 00:25:04,302 --> 00:25:07,181 When your ship's taking on water, you don't jump. You grab a bucket. 525 00:25:08,974 --> 00:25:10,578 I appreciate the concern. 526 00:25:12,310 --> 00:25:14,017 SETH: I love you guys. You know that... 527 00:25:14,346 --> 00:25:15,916 But I have to get back to the White House. 528 00:25:16,281 --> 00:25:17,692 All right? Thanks for flying down. 529 00:25:20,118 --> 00:25:23,099 The mission only explains how Lozano met MacLeish. 530 00:25:24,456 --> 00:25:26,561 - And why he owed him. - Right. 531 00:25:29,227 --> 00:25:30,297 MY Opinion? 532 00:25:33,331 --> 00:25:35,538 This is exactly how MacLeish was radicalized. 533 00:25:36,835 --> 00:25:39,406 The bond with his unit went deeper than even family. 534 00:25:40,338 --> 00:25:42,409 To have his men sent in to slaughter, 535 00:25:42,674 --> 00:25:44,711 on a covert mission with a war criminal, 536 00:25:44,876 --> 00:25:47,049 and then to come back and have their sacrifice... 537 00:25:47,512 --> 00:25:50,391 ignored and erased by a callous government. 538 00:25:51,583 --> 00:25:53,620 The mission that made MacLeish a hero... 539 00:25:54,653 --> 00:25:56,030 turned him into a traitor. 540 00:26:04,663 --> 00:26:05,937 MIKE: I wanta perimeter around the school 541 00:26:06,064 --> 00:26:07,042 before we get there. 542 00:26:07,165 --> 00:26:08,667 We'll be traveling in alone. 543 00:26:09,434 --> 00:26:11,505 Phoenix will not be exiting the vehicle. 544 00:26:11,736 --> 00:26:12,976 MALE VOICE: Copy that. 545 00:26:14,573 --> 00:26:15,574 Thank you, Mike. 546 00:26:33,658 --> 00:26:34,602 (CHUCKLES) 547 00:26:46,738 --> 00:26:48,740 I've seen enough, let's go back to the White House. 548 00:26:57,182 --> 00:26:58,684 With all that's happened in the past few weeks, 549 00:26:58,817 --> 00:27:01,263 the President is thrilled to have a man of your experience 550 00:27:01,386 --> 00:27:04,026 stepping back into the role of Secretary of State. 551 00:27:04,923 --> 00:27:08,132 Thank you, Ms. Rhodes. But let me stop you right there. 552 00:27:08,827 --> 00:27:10,670 After discussing it with my advisors, 553 00:27:10,795 --> 00:27:13,799 I'm gonna respectfully take my name out of consideration. 554 00:27:14,165 --> 00:27:16,111 I'm sorry. I don't understand. Why... 555 00:27:16,401 --> 00:27:18,574 come in if you had no intention of taking the position? 556 00:27:18,703 --> 00:27:20,114 Out of respect for the President, 557 00:27:20,538 --> 00:27:22,381 I wanted to deliver the news in person. 558 00:27:22,841 --> 00:27:24,787 Well, that won't stop him from being disappointed. 559 00:27:24,976 --> 00:27:26,046 I'm very sorry... 560 00:27:26,578 --> 00:27:28,387 but I did want to offer a suggestion. 561 00:27:28,780 --> 00:27:30,851 I've spoken to Cornelius Moss, 562 00:27:31,349 --> 00:27:32,919 and he's willing to make recommendations 563 00:27:33,051 --> 00:27:34,496 on all of your cabinet posts. 564 00:27:34,619 --> 00:27:36,929 President Moss wants to get back into politics? 565 00:27:37,155 --> 00:27:40,261 He just wants to share the benefit of his experience. Nothing more. 566 00:27:40,659 --> 00:27:42,570 Would President Kirkman be open to that? 567 00:27:46,965 --> 00:27:48,774 So, we'll try it for a month, see how it goes. 568 00:27:49,000 --> 00:27:50,946 (SIGHS) Thank you. 569 00:27:52,103 --> 00:27:53,605 What... What changed your mind? 570 00:27:55,840 --> 00:27:57,615 I went to Penny's school today. 571 00:27:57,909 --> 00:28:00,014 Mike arranged it so that we could move out of the motorcade 572 00:28:00,145 --> 00:28:02,022 a block away so she wouldn't know we were there. 573 00:28:04,182 --> 00:28:06,924 You know, one of my favorite things to do before all this happened... 574 00:28:07,385 --> 00:28:08,728 pick her up from school. 575 00:28:09,187 --> 00:28:11,599 I would get there early just to watch her play with her friends. 576 00:28:13,391 --> 00:28:14,802 She doesn't have any anymore. 577 00:28:15,360 --> 00:28:17,033 Other kids aren't allowed near her. 578 00:28:18,396 --> 00:28:20,239 I'm robbing her of her childhood... 579 00:28:21,299 --> 00:28:23,142 and I don't know how to fix that yet, but... 580 00:28:23,535 --> 00:28:25,378 anything's got to be better than this. 581 00:28:29,007 --> 00:28:31,578 I agree. Thank you. 582 00:28:41,319 --> 00:28:42,764 So, where are we at? 583 00:28:43,254 --> 00:28:44,824 Just parsing through the haystack. 584 00:28:46,191 --> 00:28:48,728 Did any ID come back on the guy you took out at Langdon's? 585 00:28:49,127 --> 00:28:51,073 No, I ran it through every database we have... 586 00:28:51,196 --> 00:28:55,406 Facial recognition, dental records, fingerprints. No matches. 587 00:28:56,301 --> 00:28:58,110 JOHN: Just like the woman who took Luke Atwood. 588 00:28:58,436 --> 00:29:00,541 I mean, to have every shred of your existence 589 00:29:00,672 --> 00:29:02,208 scrubbed from the public record... 590 00:29:03,475 --> 00:29:04,579 HANNAH: These guys are good. 591 00:29:04,743 --> 00:29:06,745 We've got eyes out everywhere for Langdon. 592 00:29:07,946 --> 00:29:11,257 - But so far, nothing. - HANNAH: He's out there, somewhere. 593 00:29:12,484 --> 00:29:14,225 You know, it's like Jason used to say. 594 00:29:14,352 --> 00:29:15,831 "We only have to be lucky once... 595 00:29:16,521 --> 00:29:18,296 "They have to be lucky all the time." 596 00:29:21,659 --> 00:29:23,468 (KNOCKING ON DOOR) 597 00:29:24,662 --> 00:29:25,868 HANNAH: Hello? 598 00:29:26,898 --> 00:29:28,002 Jason? 599 00:29:30,168 --> 00:29:32,114 Jason, I came to check on you guys. 600 00:29:34,973 --> 00:29:36,316 I hope that's okay. 601 00:29:40,612 --> 00:29:41,647 Where's Yvette? 602 00:29:41,980 --> 00:29:43,857 She's at her sister's in Buffalo. 603 00:29:44,516 --> 00:29:47,725 She said everything about this place reminds her of Luke. 604 00:29:48,887 --> 00:29:50,423 JASON: You know they canned me, right? 605 00:29:51,823 --> 00:29:53,825 They took my badge and my gun. 606 00:29:54,092 --> 00:29:55,435 I'm so sorry, Jason. 607 00:29:56,361 --> 00:29:58,602 I'm an embarrassment to the entire Bureau. 608 00:29:59,297 --> 00:30:02,073 That is not true. Don't even go there. 609 00:30:02,400 --> 00:30:04,471 Twenty plus years on the job, 610 00:30:04,903 --> 00:30:06,211 and all it took... 611 00:30:06,738 --> 00:30:09,309 was for her to show me that she had my son. 612 00:30:11,709 --> 00:30:14,189 And all of my training just goes out the window. 613 00:30:17,315 --> 00:30:18,851 Let's make them pay, Jason. 614 00:30:20,185 --> 00:30:21,994 Tell me everything you know about that woman. 615 00:30:22,754 --> 00:30:25,234 We'll find her, and we'll make her pay. 616 00:30:28,726 --> 00:30:30,034 Are you working me? 617 00:30:32,130 --> 00:30:34,440 - What are you talking about? - You're working the case. 618 00:30:34,699 --> 00:30:36,337 - Jason, no. - Come on. Don't. Don't. 619 00:30:36,467 --> 00:30:38,777 - No, I want justice for Luke. - JASON: Justice? 620 00:30:41,306 --> 00:30:43,980 Justice is not gonna bring my son back. 621 00:30:47,178 --> 00:30:48,623 This is myjustice. 622 00:30:50,348 --> 00:30:52,658 I went against everything that I am, 623 00:30:52,917 --> 00:30:55,056 and my son is dead because of it. 624 00:30:55,587 --> 00:30:57,089 You did everything you could. 625 00:30:57,555 --> 00:30:59,535 You sacrificed everything. They did this. 626 00:31:01,860 --> 00:31:03,100 Please leave. 627 00:31:05,763 --> 00:31:07,242 Jason, I want to help. 628 00:31:08,600 --> 00:31:09,601 Get out. 629 00:31:32,724 --> 00:31:34,032 TOM". I've had several conversations 630 00:31:34,158 --> 00:31:36,263 with Cornelius Moss since I took office. 631 00:31:36,761 --> 00:31:39,640 He never indicated any desire to get back into politics. 632 00:31:39,864 --> 00:31:41,241 - Not even close. - I know. 633 00:31:41,532 --> 00:31:44,274 After his wife died, he said he was retiring from public life. 634 00:31:44,402 --> 00:31:45,904 That's why he never ran for a second term. 635 00:31:46,070 --> 00:31:47,549 Great public servant. 636 00:31:47,772 --> 00:31:49,683 And a consummate politician. 637 00:31:49,974 --> 00:31:51,453 I'm just saying, I wouldn't want him 638 00:31:51,576 --> 00:31:53,283 to pull focus from what you're trying to achieve. 639 00:31:53,411 --> 00:31:54,719 No, I appreciate what you're saying. 640 00:31:55,580 --> 00:31:56,650 But he's a President. 641 00:31:56,981 --> 00:31:58,722 Inviting him into the White House could lift the nation, 642 00:31:58,950 --> 00:32:00,224 project a sense of solidarity. 643 00:32:01,252 --> 00:32:02,822 - I'll set it up. - Thank you. 644 00:32:05,823 --> 00:32:08,770 - Mr. Wright. - Mr. Leonard. 645 00:32:09,060 --> 00:32:11,062 Did you know "Wright" comes from the Old English? 646 00:32:11,296 --> 00:32:13,640 - It means "shaper of wood." - Huh. 647 00:32:13,965 --> 00:32:16,343 And here I was thinking it meant "adulterer." 648 00:32:16,868 --> 00:32:18,245 Well, it intrigues me you never knew the meaning 649 00:32:18,369 --> 00:32:20,975 of your last name, considering you picked it. 650 00:32:24,375 --> 00:32:25,945 Is there something I can help you with, Mr. Leonard? 651 00:32:27,011 --> 00:32:29,685 Yeah, I'm curious how the Tribune and the Post 652 00:32:29,814 --> 00:32:32,795 both did stories on my "return" to journalism 653 00:32:32,917 --> 00:32:34,624 on the exact same day. 654 00:32:34,819 --> 00:32:37,698 You're a Pulitzer winner making a comeback with Teen Mode. 655 00:32:37,822 --> 00:32:38,994 Don't you think that's newsworthy? 656 00:32:39,123 --> 00:32:41,535 And the fact that I lost my credentials from the Herald 657 00:32:41,659 --> 00:32:44,572 due to rogue tactics that border more on extortion 658 00:32:44,696 --> 00:32:45,834 than journalism. 659 00:32:46,798 --> 00:32:49,108 It's public record. You know that I can't, uh... 660 00:32:49,300 --> 00:32:50,711 control what the press pushes out. 661 00:32:50,868 --> 00:32:52,211 No. Of course you can't. 662 00:32:52,403 --> 00:32:54,713 You just read announcements handed to you by the President. 663 00:32:55,673 --> 00:32:58,051 Well, I must say, I am actually flattered, so... 664 00:32:58,476 --> 00:33:00,149 To feel somewhat relevant again? 665 00:33:03,948 --> 00:33:06,121 When I was on the debate team at Northwestern, 666 00:33:06,250 --> 00:33:07,820 I learned that discrediting a source 667 00:33:07,952 --> 00:33:09,522 is the oldest trick in the book. 668 00:33:09,654 --> 00:33:12,260 It's bush league, but it's effective 669 00:33:12,390 --> 00:33:15,269 if done properly under two circumstances. 670 00:33:15,426 --> 00:33:16,700 One, it's a last resort, 671 00:33:16,828 --> 00:33:20,401 and two, when you're confronted with a truth you can't refute. 672 00:33:23,134 --> 00:33:24,636 Now, I would say "goodbye" in Old English, 673 00:33:24,769 --> 00:33:26,908 but I-| honestly can't pronounce it. 674 00:33:27,505 --> 00:33:29,280 But apparently, it wouldn't matter. So... 675 00:33:30,908 --> 00:33:32,717 adieu, Mr. Wright. 676 00:33:42,020 --> 00:33:44,000 SETH: Sir, you really think this is a good idea? 677 00:33:44,222 --> 00:33:45,895 I think the people have every right to know 678 00:33:46,024 --> 00:33:48,004 what MacLeish did with regards to the shooter. 679 00:33:48,393 --> 00:33:51,169 Besides, I'm not comfortable sitting on the truth anymore. 680 00:33:51,396 --> 00:33:53,342 - Okay, I'll inform the networks. - Thank you. 681 00:33:53,498 --> 00:33:55,171 Do you mind if I take a pass at your remarks? 682 00:33:55,233 --> 00:33:56,940 I was hoping you would. 683 00:33:58,836 --> 00:34:00,179 - Thank you. - Thanks, Seth. 684 00:34:05,276 --> 00:34:07,051 I didn't ask for another one. 685 00:34:07,545 --> 00:34:09,991 ABE: Well, it's from the gentleman with the insatiable appetite 686 00:34:10,114 --> 00:34:12,594 for loose women and anything alcoholic. 687 00:34:13,985 --> 00:34:16,693 - Hello, Abe. - What do you say, Kimble? 688 00:34:17,855 --> 00:34:19,459 Still drinking that turpentine. 689 00:34:19,657 --> 00:34:21,659 (SIGHS, CHUCKLES) Yeah, read all about it. 690 00:34:22,160 --> 00:34:23,230 I have been. 691 00:34:23,594 --> 00:34:26,768 Rookie move by a dittohead neophyte. Hey! 692 00:34:30,001 --> 00:34:31,947 I wouldn't underestimate Seth Wright. 693 00:34:32,470 --> 00:34:34,746 Ugh, we're dealing with children, Kimble. 694 00:34:36,074 --> 00:34:37,382 Coddled millennials who wouldn't know 695 00:34:37,508 --> 00:34:39,954 a real story if it bit them in the ass. 696 00:34:40,878 --> 00:34:42,186 Same old Abe. 697 00:34:43,481 --> 00:34:44,755 Well, you must have hit a nerve, 698 00:34:44,882 --> 00:34:46,919 or the White House wouldn't be going to all this trouble 699 00:34:47,051 --> 00:34:49,588 to remind people what a train wreck you are. 700 00:34:49,921 --> 00:34:52,299 I've gotten mocked and ridiculed by better hatchet men than them. 701 00:34:52,590 --> 00:34:54,501 If they think a smear campaign is gonna stop me... 702 00:34:54,625 --> 00:34:55,763 (CHUCKLING) 703 00:34:55,893 --> 00:34:57,668 they got another thing coming. 704 00:34:57,995 --> 00:35:01,602 Still, Kirkman's smart... and he's learning on the job. 705 00:35:01,732 --> 00:35:03,803 I've seen bare-knuckle campaigners 706 00:35:03,935 --> 00:35:06,245 barely make it through a single term as President. 707 00:35:06,437 --> 00:35:09,008 You can't learn on the job. Come on. 708 00:35:11,676 --> 00:35:13,053 It's taken everything in my empty soul 709 00:35:13,177 --> 00:35:14,212 to get back in this game, 710 00:35:14,345 --> 00:35:16,325 and there's zero chance I'm gonna let some 711 00:35:16,581 --> 00:35:18,720 amateurs in diapers push me out again. 712 00:35:19,951 --> 00:35:22,488 There's a connection between MacLeish and the shooter, 713 00:35:23,054 --> 00:35:24,260 and I'm gonna find it. 714 00:35:30,161 --> 00:35:32,402 TOM: If anything happens, if Penny gets a splinter, 715 00:35:32,530 --> 00:35:34,100 I want to know as soon as possible. 716 00:35:34,232 --> 00:35:35,336 ALEX: I know. I know. 717 00:35:35,466 --> 00:35:37,241 Listen, we're only an hour away, okay? 718 00:35:37,368 --> 00:35:39,314 I'm gonna get back as often as I can. 719 00:35:39,570 --> 00:35:40,708 Okay. 720 00:35:41,639 --> 00:35:44,142 Leo, you all right with this? 721 00:35:44,408 --> 00:35:46,251 I'll be fine. It's a good call. 722 00:35:46,577 --> 00:35:47,715 Come here. 723 00:35:48,312 --> 00:35:50,189 - I love you. - I love you, too. 724 00:35:52,116 --> 00:35:53,288 And you. 725 00:35:54,185 --> 00:35:57,325 I need you to look after your mom and your brother. 726 00:35:58,456 --> 00:36:01,630 - What's this? - The drawing I was working on. 727 00:36:04,762 --> 00:36:07,072 Sweetheart, I was supposed to help you finish it. 728 00:36:07,999 --> 00:36:09,307 I'm so sorry. 729 00:36:09,867 --> 00:36:11,972 - It's okay. - Come here. 730 00:36:13,037 --> 00:36:16,143 - I love you so much. - I love you, too. 731 00:36:18,876 --> 00:36:20,412 Okay, time to get in. 732 00:36:23,848 --> 00:36:27,125 Call me as soon as you get there... Please. 733 00:36:31,589 --> 00:36:33,159 I love you with all my heart. 734 00:36:34,592 --> 00:36:36,469 Could you take care of yourself, please? 735 00:36:36,727 --> 00:36:37,899 I promise I will. 736 00:36:39,797 --> 00:36:40,832 BYE. guys. 737 00:36:42,099 --> 00:36:43,407 PENNY: Bye, Daddy. 738 00:37:32,250 --> 00:37:33,422 TOM: My fellow Americans... 739 00:37:34,619 --> 00:37:37,361 Due to recent events, we live in a time of uncertainty, 740 00:37:38,356 --> 00:37:40,597 leaving us with more questions than answers. 741 00:37:41,092 --> 00:37:42,833 Tonight, I hope to put us back on the path 742 00:37:42,960 --> 00:37:44,462 to confidence and strength. 743 00:37:44,862 --> 00:37:47,206 I do not believe that we can survive as a nation 744 00:37:47,331 --> 00:37:48,708 without transparency. 745 00:37:49,233 --> 00:37:51,110 Without truth, there can be no trust. 746 00:37:51,802 --> 00:37:55,306 As your President, I assure you that I and my administration 747 00:37:55,506 --> 00:37:57,611 will be honest and open on all matters, 748 00:37:57,908 --> 00:38:00,388 regardless of how the truth reflects upon me. 749 00:38:01,212 --> 00:38:03,692 This afternoon, a question was raised by Abe Leonard, 750 00:38:03,848 --> 00:38:05,828 a respected member of our press pool, 751 00:38:06,183 --> 00:38:07,491 which I believe the American people 752 00:38:07,618 --> 00:38:08,858 deserve an answer to. 753 00:38:09,687 --> 00:38:12,429 During the search for the man who tried to assassinate me, 754 00:38:12,690 --> 00:38:13,896 Vice President MacLeish, 755 00:38:14,025 --> 00:38:16,266 unilaterally issued a shoot-lo-kill order 756 00:38:16,460 --> 00:38:18,462 over the strong objections of the FBI 757 00:38:18,696 --> 00:38:20,801 and my Chief of Staff, Aaron Shore. 758 00:38:21,132 --> 00:38:22,440 Because I was in surgery, 759 00:38:22,566 --> 00:38:24,603 I was forced to invoke the 25th Amendment, 760 00:38:24,935 --> 00:38:26,346 giving the Vice President the authority 761 00:38:26,470 --> 00:38:27,778 to make such a call. 762 00:38:28,239 --> 00:38:30,310 It's not a call I believe I would have made. 763 00:38:30,908 --> 00:38:32,182 Nonetheless, I respected 764 00:38:32,310 --> 00:38:34,290 Peter MacLeish's experience as a soldier. 765 00:38:34,912 --> 00:38:37,688 He made a split-second decision that he felt protected 766 00:38:37,882 --> 00:38:39,987 not only the federal agents at the scene, 767 00:38:40,251 --> 00:38:41,821 but the general public, as well. 768 00:38:42,820 --> 00:38:45,266 I know this answer will not satisfy everyone. 769 00:38:45,856 --> 00:38:48,530 But this is what happened, and it's how it happened. 770 00:38:49,460 --> 00:38:51,269 In times of crisis, we must not succumb 771 00:38:51,395 --> 00:38:53,136 to cynicism and mistrust. 772 00:38:53,698 --> 00:38:55,371 Instead, we must maintain faith 773 00:38:55,499 --> 00:38:57,172 while embracing reason and truth, 774 00:38:57,468 --> 00:38:59,414 not speculation and rumor. 775 00:38:59,970 --> 00:39:03,076 Again, we can only attain this through transparency. 776 00:39:03,574 --> 00:39:04,917 Believe me, 777 00:39:05,042 --> 00:39:07,386 I know what the American people have been feeling. 778 00:39:07,978 --> 00:39:10,219 I know that there is confusion and fear. 779 00:39:10,815 --> 00:39:13,694 I know that some do not even feel safe leaving their homes. 780 00:39:14,251 --> 00:39:16,231 President Lincoln prophetically cautioned, 781 00:39:16,587 --> 00:39:19,534 "A house divided against itself cannot stand." 782 00:39:20,424 --> 00:39:22,131 We are at a similar crossroads. 783 00:39:22,660 --> 00:39:24,936 But Lincoln did not expect his house to fall, 784 00:39:25,296 --> 00:39:26,639 and neither do I. 785 00:39:27,164 --> 00:39:29,940 The American people must now make the most important decision 786 00:39:30,067 --> 00:39:31,842 they've had to make in generations. 787 00:39:32,403 --> 00:39:35,384 Will we be united in the pursuit of truth and reason? 788 00:39:35,673 --> 00:39:38,483 Or break apart because of conjecture and suspicion? 789 00:39:39,310 --> 00:39:41,984 I trust this nation, my nation... 790 00:39:42,246 --> 00:39:43,520 to make the right choice. 791 00:39:44,281 --> 00:39:47,353 Thank you, good night, and God bless America. 792 00:39:48,486 --> 00:39:49,794 MALE VOICE: And we're clear, Mr. President. 793 00:39:49,920 --> 00:39:50,796 (EXHALES SHARPLY) 794 00:39:51,555 --> 00:39:52,590 Thank you. 795 00:40:41,872 --> 00:40:42,873 Aaron. 796 00:40:44,875 --> 00:40:46,684 - Langdon. - Not here. 797 00:40:56,620 --> 00:40:58,395 Aaron Shore's made contact with someone. 798 00:41:00,090 --> 00:41:01,433 HANNAH: That's Charles Langdon.