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[triumphant music]

[whimsical music]

- [Narrator] Once upon a time there was a love lady,

who reigned in the kingdom of the United States.

Well, not really reigned,

but it opened a door from her past.

Oh dear, there is so much to tell in this story.

I know, let's all watch the movie together!

[upbeat music]

[people chattering]

- Gerard, you are using the gold tapers in there?

- [Gerard] Yes.

- And we do need the red wine glasses as well.

- [Gerard] Yes ma'am.

- This isn't awkward.

- I know, we were doing it today

because of the dinner tonight.

- Can we just uninvite them?

- That is not an option.

Channing, do you have the latest list?

- Do you want the pre Carrington list or the post?

- Oh, we have a post?

Or is that just wishful thinking?

[Channing laughing]

- [Kathryn] The name tag is backwards.

- Oh great, Preston's here.

I guess they really are coming.

- Assume you heard the announcement.

Just think, all this will be under my control

in just a few short months.

- In your dreams.

- I want Mallory next to Kate,

and we'll put Carol on the other side of the president.

- And I want a date with Denzel Washington.

- He's married.

- See how impossible life is?

- Mm-hmm [affirmative].

Besides, we already have them at the kiddie table.

- [Preston] Oh.

- Touch one card on that table and I will break your wrist.

- Sahara Club next to Offshore Drilling.

You wanna start a food fight?

- What did I just tell you?

Now, back away from the table.

- Mrs. Morales, I would like you to meet Chantelle Lumonet.

- [Kathryn] Bonjour.

- And the publisher of Royalty magazine, Elise DuBois.

- Enchante, and right on time.

Shall we get started?

- Ladies.

- Channing, do you have the latest menu and wine pairing?

- I'm working on it.

And your dress is in the ante room,

and hair and makeup are ready, so, let's go.

Perfect, George, salad fork missing.

- Thank you, Frankie.

- No matter how early I get up, you're already at it.

- El Presidente!

- Good morning, Rolly.

- Good morning, sir.

- Morning, Frank.

- [Frank] Good morning, Mr. President.

- Hey, how was the dinner?

- The most peace we've had in four years.

It was wonderful.

- Well, get ready for another four,

and this one's gonna be a bruiser.

- Looks like it.

- Oh, did you hear about Carrington?

[president laughing]

- That would actually be fun.

[whimsical music]

[phone ringing]

[Kathryn sighing]

- Oh, beautiful, yeah.

Hello sweetheart.

Ooh.

Yeah, yeah, we heard.

I'm still processing the info.

Yeah, no, we'll talk after this.

Mm-hmm [affirmative], hey, how did you dodge this bullet?

[Kathryn chuckling]

See you later.

- CNN wants a quote from you about Mallory Carrington.

- Oh, what do I know that they don't?

That she's married to Harold,

who's just thrown his hat in the ring for president.

- You know what they want.

- They aren't gonna get it.

I'm thrilled for the Carringtons, I wish them the best.

- Is there a barf bag in the room?

- Yeah, and thank god you're not wearing that dress,

I saw the way Julie's smelling it.

- They also wanna know if they're still invited

to the dinner tonight.

- Ah, seriously?

- Yes.

- The barbarians are at the gate.

Just wing it, you'll be fine.

- I'm off my leash?

- You are.

- Fantastic.

- The ambassador's wife is here.

- Oh great, yeah.

- Mallory Carrington is on the phone.

What should I tell her?

- Oh, that's a loaded question.

Find out what she wants to hear and tell her that.

- She wants to hear it from you.

I'm sorry, here.

- Mallory!

I was delighted to hear Harold's throwing his hat

in the ring for president.

- Oh, come on Kate, you can do better than that.

- I'm sincerely thrilled

that Harold will be representing

your party's nomination for president.

I can't think of a more fascinating candidate.

- Well, you can't possibly be happy about the influence

that I have over the millennials.

Face it, Kate, it's a new day inAmerica.

- Yes Mallory, it's always a new day in America.

Every 24 hours.

- Hmm.

- [Photographer] Okay, can you lift your face

more towards the light?

[camera flickering]

- You gave up teaching for this?

- Mm-hmm [affirmative].

Professor Kathryn Morales on the cover of Royalty.

[camera flickering]

Do I look silly?

- Yes.

- [Photographer] Okay, just one or two more, okay?

And yeah, that's a wrap.

Thank you. - Great, thank you.

- Let's go.

Okay, that ate into the humanitarian award,

which is now butting up against literacy speech,

so we have to get going. - Okay.

- The mics are in the office, the car is waiting outside.

Baily, do you have her purse?

- [Baily] I've got it.

- Great, let's go.

- Wait, we have to get the dressoff!

- Oh, right!

- Here are the notes for the interview.

- Ah, leave the talking points for Mallory,

in case she's the next First Lady.

If I don't know who I am by now,

it's too late to figure it out.

Hello, I'm Kathryn Morales, my friends call me Kate.

[suspenseful music]

[heavy breathing]

- Have you seen Kate?

I need to find her.

- We have at least three more meetings today.

- Mrs. Morales, Mrs. Morales.

- Yes?

- The president is asking for you.

He's not feeling well.

- Why didn't someone call me?

- Well, we tried to call your cell, but it was cut off.

- I'm surrounded by people with cells that are on.

- Okay, I understand and I can take you to him right now.

- Okay.

- Okay.

- Oh my gosh, Alex.

Someone get the doctor, now!

- Go get the doctor, go get thedoctor!

- Oh my gosh.

You're gonna be fine, doctor's on his way.

It's gonna be fine.

Where's the doctor?

- [Rolly] Make way, gentlemen.

- You'll be just fine, okay?

- I'm here Kate, I'm here.

You'll be okay, Mr. President.

What are you feeling?

- Can't breathe.

- Okay, just stay calm, stay calm.

You're gonna be okay.

[sirens wailing]

- They said they'll need to rob Peter to pay Paul.

- You're in good shape.

They'll find good arteries, I'msure.

- I'm sorry, sweetie,

this is the last thing you need on your plate.

- You will do anything

to get out of dinner with the Carringtons.

- Humor, I like that.

Kate?

- Yeah?

- Please promise me you'll support Taylor.

He'll need all the help he can get.

- Hey, don't worry about that.

You'll be up in no time.

- Please, promise me.

Taylor's like a son.

- Yes, yes, of course, I promise.

You know I've got your back.

But sweetheart, don't talk likethat,

you're gonna be just fine.

[machine beeping]

Alex?

Alex!

[dramatic music]

[Kathryn crying]

- [Guard] Stand back!

Move, clear the way!

Make way for the vice president, clear the way.

- [Judge] Raise your right hand and repeat after me.

I, Taylor Brooks, do solemnly swear.

- I, Taylor Brooks, do solemnlyswear.

- [Judge] That I will faithfullyexecute

the office of the president of the United States.

- That I will faithfully execute

the office of the president of the United States.

And will to the best of my ability

preserve, protect and defend

the constitution of these UnitedStates.

- [Judge] So help me God.

- So help me God.

[dramatic music]

- Grandfather.

Are you all right?

- Yes, yes, I was remembering a time long ago.

Magnificent recollections of myyouth,

now the dusty memories of an oldman.

- They've sent for you, ready?

- Yes.

Yes, my darling, of course.

What is this?

Woop! [laughs]

Magnificent, magnificent.

[king laughing]

[phone ringing]

- [Newsreader] Last night, Harold Carrington

won his party's primary for president.

- I cannot believe that woman could ever take Kate's place.

- She'll probably paint The White House

hot pink with smiley faces.

[girls groaning]

- [Macy] Hashtag selfie central.

- Can you turn that up, please?

- [Newsreader] His wife, Mallory,

was with him on the campaign trail

when his victory was announced.

- Ugh!

- Okay, I think it is safe to say

that none of us saw that coming.

But, let's try and make the mostof it.

So, does anybody have any ideas?

- Well, we could do a press release, thank our voters?

Maybe we can thank them in a video?

- Or in a Tweet?

Or wait, what was that other thing you said?

- Whatever it was, it worked.

You have millions of followers

on every single social media account.

You just need to harvest them.

- It was Snapshot, that was offthe chain!

- Off the chain.

- Well, I'll tell you who's offthe chain.

Pookie's off the chain.

Come, come on.

[dog barking]

I have to get ready.

I can't believe they caught me

in that interview dressed like this.

Look at my hair!

- Mallory, honey, you are goingto be

the hottest First Lady this country has ever seen.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, honey,

I still have to figure all thisstuff out.

I wasn't even planning on winning the...

- Primary.

- Primary, I was just looking to get some name ID.

- Okay, bye.

- Okay people, it's time to getserious.

First thing's first.

Who's getting coffee?

[dog barking]

- You know what?

It's really good that we're doing this.

- Yeah, she really needs some cheering up.

- And a good bran muffin.

- Just because someone is over 60,

does not mean that they need a bran muffin.

- Uh, yes it does. - Yes it does.

Yeah, it does.

Thanks.

- Whatever.

- Yeah, I'm better.

Okay, I'll talk to you soon, thank you.

- [Newsreader] The nation is still mourning his loss-

- Here's to 40 years of us.

- And to many more.

[Kathryn crying]

- I just, I don't know if I'm really

ready to start teaching again sosoon.

- [Newsreader] Taylor Brooks,

[doorbell ringing] about this victory,

to see if he's worried about Carrington's popularity

and his position in the polls.

[whimsical music]

[doorbell ringing]

- Oh, hey girls!

- You forgot.

- No, no, I didn't forget.

Come in, come in.

- She forgot.

- She forgot. - No.

- I think you forgot.

- I did not.

So good to see you guys.

I totally forgot.

Ooh, thank you.

Are you guys trying to tell me something?

- It was them.

How is Taylor gonna pull this off?

- I can't believe they won the primaries.

I mean, who was voting, third graders?

- It's all those years on MVTV.

I mean, it gave her an instant fan base.

- It's all about celebrity now.

- Could we just rent him a FirstLady?

I can call central casting.

- Well, why can't someone run

against Mallory for First Lady?

I mean, you keep talking about

the dignity of the office,

the importance of the position,

protecting the national heritage.

- I don't sound like that, do I?

- You can't just run for First Lady.

- But why not?

I mean, it's a hard job.

I mean, we all know it first hand.

- There have been a lot of FirstLadies

who hated the position.

- Or their husbands.

- I loved both.

- But really, why should you have to lose your job,

just because your husband died?

- It's okay, Bailey.

We all know Alex is dead.

- I am so sorry.

I didn't, it just came out.

- No, no, you're right.

I mean, the minute Alex died,

I not only lost my husband and my best friend,

I lost my job.

- Well, it's been fun.

They weren't even on the radar.

Alex warned me this could happen.

- It's this generation.

They're screwing up a good system.

If their frappuccino's not hot enough,

they throw a tantrum at the ballot box.

- Aren't they supposed to be cold?

- Say goodbye to the days of calling

the election months in advance.

- Yeah, I mean, we thought this guy was a joke,

till the kids started thinking he was a rockstar.

- What is she wearing?

She looks like my daughter's Malibu Barbie.

- Did she just hand her coffee to a marine?

I mean, what the- - Excuse me,

Mr. President, they're still waiting for you.

- Let's see what the fallout is before we respond.

If the country is as shocked as we are, go hard.

If there's youthful enthusiasm,we need to tread lightly.

Come up with some options.

We'll discuss when I get back.

- This is so simple.

Just hear me out.

Taylor is a widower, you have already done the job.

Alex loved Taylor like a son.

So, here's the deal,

you run for office with Taylor,

as if it were a completely different job.

- Which it is.

Yes, yes, oh my, yes.

This hasn't been done before, but why not?

- Everything's changing, why notthis?

The one thing is, would Taylor go for it?

- Are you kidding me?

That's the only way he's gonna win.

- I know how we can win.

- I know how we can win this.

You see that little cutie over there?

We're gonna put her on the campaign trail.

There is no way Taylor Brooks can keep up with that.

Besides, what kind of presidentdoesn't have a First Lady?

That's plain un-American.

- Look, as much as I loved the job, it wouldn't be the same.

It'd be too painful,

there are just too many memories in those halls.

- Okay, look, what would George Washington do?

Would he sit there complaining that the Delaware river is,

"Oh, too cold," [cellphone ringing]

or the British are, "Oh, too mean."

No, he knew what needed to be done, and he did it.

- Right, and our country needs you right now.

You can't let these clowns win this election.

And Taylor needs you to get reelected.

[cellphone ringing]

- This is Channing.

Yes, that sounds like a splendididea.

Yes, Mr. President, she's righthere.

- Hello Taylor.

Yes, yes, I heard.

Well, that's a unique idea.

I'll have to give it some thought.

Yes, I promise I will.

Yeah, I'll get back to you.

Thank you.

Did you put him up to this?

- What? - What? What?

- I don't know what you're talking about.

- He suggested the same thing.

- No! - What?

- Where did he get that idea?

- Wow.

- I just wonder. - I don't know.

- Look, look.

This would be an abomination of historical proportions.

You cannot let this happen.

- Taylor's on board.

What's the problem?

- It's just never been done before.

- Oh, none of this social media has been done before,

and look what it got us.

This is your chance to make things right, for everyone.

- Including Alex.

You did promise to take care ofTaylor.

- And preserve the dignity of The White House.

[Kathryn chuckling]

[uplifting music]

[glass clinking]

- Alex Morales was aninspiration to all who knew him,

and as hard as it has been to fill his shoes,

it would be impossible to replace the First Lady.

She and I have discussed this atlength,

and she has graciously agreed

to accompany me on the campaigntrail

running for the office of FirstLady.

[group clapping] - Wow!

- Well, it's not really anoffice, it's more of a position.

However, I think it's a marvelous idea.

[everyone laughing]

- It's logical, she's been in the position

for almost four years.

- [Group] Yes.

- I think this is wonderful.

I cannot imagine Mallory Carrington as First Lady.

- Uh-huh [affirmative].

She'd probably turn The White House into a day spa.

[everyone laughing]

- This is brilliant.

They'll win the sympathy vote, and the boomer vote.

- Check this out.

There have been nine First Ladystand-ins.

I just knew about Buchanan's niece, what was her name?

- Harriet Lane.

- That's right. - Yeah.

- But you know, no one's actually run for First Lady.

- Well, of course they have.

The wife runs with the candidate,

and then she becomes the First Lady.

- Yeah, but that's a given because she's the wife,

but a non-wife.

- Oh, that's called a girlfriend.

[everyone laughing]

- No, no, I'm asking.

What power does a non-wife have?

- Well, you'd have to talk to Taylor.

Since she wouldn't be the wife,

could she still run his life?

- Well, I can tell you,

any woman with power is gonna run someone's life, trust me.

[everyone laughing]

- Well, to wonderful friends.

- Yes.

- Cheers! - Your great support,

and to Alex.

- Here, here. - Cheers.

- Here, here. - Here, here.

- Ho, ho, ho, ha.

- What's funny?

- A woman I once knew, she's quite the character.

What hasn't been done, she willdo.

What has been done, she will dobetter.

- How do you know her?

- Read this first and I shall tell you.

- Where is Harold?

He's late again, isn't he?

I swear, I should be the one running for president.

[Mallory groaning]

Take down all these tacky posters.

I am so sick of all this red, white, and blue.

I want bright pastels.

- Isn't that a contradiction?

- The brighter the better, pow!

- As a former professor of history,

before entering the world of politics,

don't you think it's a bit unconventional

running for the office of FirstLady?

- Well, actually, Tori,

there have been many women in our nation's history

not married to the president, serving as First Lady.

But the big difference here is that the voters will know,

going in, who that person will be.

- Mallory, Mallory, Mallory.

Just one question, please.

- Mrs. Carrington, what do you think about Kathryn Morales

running for First Lady with Taylor Brooks?

- That puts you in a head to head battle, doesn't it?

- Well, that is the most ridiculous thing

I've ever heard of.

You can't run for First Lady,

you have to be married into the position, like me.

A real First Lady contestant.

- So you are saying that it is acontest,

that it is legitimate for her to run as your competitor,

that it is a real viable position?

- Look, all I'm saying is I'm legitimate and she's not.

She's an ex-First Lady, that's all.

- She doesn't get a do-over just because her husband died.

[Taylor laughing]

- Thank you Mallory Carrington,you just saved our jobs.

- Our motto is breathe in the breath of a new tomorrow.

With my husband in The White House,

there is nothing that we can't do together

as a whole uniful nation.

[Mallory giggling]

- I feel confident we can pull this out,

but I hope it's by a comfortablemargin.

Otherwise, all I'll hear

is how Kathryn pulled me over the line.

- [Reporter] The country is ready

for someone fresh and hip like Mallory.

- [Reporter] Are you saying the more mature voter is-

- Oh, turn up four!

- [Reporter] Kathryn Morales is over the hill?

- [Reporter] She's an elegant lady that the nation admires,

but times are changing, values are shifting.

- It's happening!

- [Reporter] Her style is just a bit dated.

- We are gonna win.

- Ah, great, they just ticked off

a third of the voting block.

Oh, we are so close.

- Okay, is Kate ready?

- [Kathryn] Hey Channing?

- Yeah?

- [Kathryn] Can you get that rock necklace Alex gave me?

It's in the box on the mantle.

- There's three boxes.

[Kathryn laughing]

- No, no, no, not that one.

It's the gold one, here, let mehelp you.

- So, how are those exit polls looking?

- We didn't anticipate this would be

a generational match up.

Kate skewed the numbers, royally.

And when pitted against...

It wasn't even a real contest.

But, like you said, we only did this for the name ID.

You'll be ready next time.

- Yeah, but I was ready this time.

- Thanks girls.

- Yeah, go get them, you look fabulous!

Yeah, we're back in The White House, it's gonna happen.

Look who just went out.

- Oh, they are so close to calling it.

- Isn't there something we can do to stop the hemorrhaging?

I mean, we still have California, right?

- Anything I can do to help?

- Come on, one more, one more. - The polls are closed

across the nation,

and it looks as though Taylor Brooks has won reelection.

[crowd cheering]

[girls screaming]

- Oh my gosh!

[seagulls screeching]

[serene music]

- Grandfather?

She did it, look.

It looks like you have a secondchance.

You should take it.

- I don't know, Gieselle,

you reach a certain age

and second chances are harder tocome by.

- But you're holding one,

and all you have to do is make it happen.

- Yes, but I've told you though,

it's more complicated than that.

She doesn't know the whole truth.

She thinks that I am something Iam not.

- Well, then you go and tell her.

And you're going to need this.

- Oh, my darling, were it so simple.

You see, we have a deal pending with the United States

and if I go uninvited,

they may feel pressured and choose not to proceed.

- Grandfather, I hate to be the bearer of bad news,

but you aren't getting any younger.

- Thank you.

- You pretended before, you can do it again.

- My sweet gal.

[car horn honking]

- First meeting of the day.

- Great, hey, what's the protestabout?

We never had that when Alex wasaround.

- Oh, yeah, the guard says they're here every night.

- Hm. - They seem peaceful enough,

but it really looks like they're having a good time.

- Get a job.

[distant police sirens wailing]

- Hey, lady, you dropped something.

- Oh, well, thank you very much.

What's your name?

- Hank.

[Kathryn laughing]

- Do you work around here?

- Mostly, but I move around.

- Oh, well, how unique.

Well, thanks again, Hank.

Really appreciate all your help,

and if I can ever be of assistance, let me know.

- Do you work near here?

- I wouldn't call it work as much as just helping out.

- Yeah, that's what I do.

I just help out.

Catch you later, Mrs. Morales.

- Okay, Hank, bye.

- Gentlemen.

- Good afternoon, your majesty,

I wanted to come brief you in person

about a call I just received from the new president.

- This has to do with the arrangement

that we had with President Morales?

- It looks as though it died with him.

- This can't be.

We had his word,

which I assumed was binding on all who followed him.

- Unfortunately, that's not how democracies work, sir.

Each president sets his ownagenda, his own administration.

He's not bound by his predecessor at all.

- I understand, but we have so many obligations

relying on the completion of this project.

- Without his support, sir, it won't be.

- Does the new First Lady have any influence?

- Not like the queen had with you,

if that's what you mean, sir?

- Many say he was only elected because of her popularity.

- So you are saying that she has no power now?

- Not like before.

- Get the U.S. embassy on the phone.

Ambassador Richardson, specifically.

- Yes, of course.

- Thank you.

Buttons!

Woop. [laughing]

- You know that's not how it works, Jack.

Because I've told you 50 times.

I don't know how many ways I can tell you no,

so I'm just gonna hang up on younow.

All right.

- Hello?

Yes.

- It's time for you to pick your foreign intern.

State sent these over.

- No, we will absolutely be there,

and I really appreciate your help.

Thank you so much.

Yeah, we're looking forward to it.

Thank you so much.

- Baily.

- Yeah?

Oh, thank you.

So idea, what if we said no to State?

We all know these interns are a royal pain.

- Well, speaking of royal pain, she chose a princess.

- Wait, I'm sorry, what?

- Yeah.

- Oh, wait, wait, wait, they'reall princesses these days.

- True, but- - No.

She really chose a princess.

- Well, it's an entitlement generation.

- No, no, no, she is a princess.

It says her specialties are computer programming

and martial arts.

Yippee! [laughs]

- [Baily] We're gonna have a ninja princess.

- Oh, Channing, before you go,

check out this seating chart for the next dinner.

I don't want her next to him,

but maybe two seats down so he can keep an eye on her?

She'd be perfect for him.

- You've only been back for twoweeks,

you're already replacing yourself?

- We both know this isn't permanent.

I just needed to keep my promiseto Alex,

and keep Mallory from destroying

the dignity of the position.

Duty called, and I don't think I'm the right answer.

- You look up First Lady in the dictionary,

there's a photo of you next to it.

This should be a lifetime appointment.

- It just feels different this time without Alex.

It feels like I'm just pretending this time,

just playing a role.

- Your majesty, I'm not sure this is gonna work

in another country.

- Nonsense, even my own people don't recognize me

when I'm out amongst them.

I've gotten that good at my disguises over the years.

- I hate to be the one to tell you this, sir,

but your people love

when you walk amongst them in disguises.

- That is not possible.

Is someone telling them?

- I believe it is your entourage and your shoes.

They're always spotless.

- Perfect, this!

Here we go, that's perfect.

What do they say in America?

Straight trip!

- I believe that is road trip, your majesty.

- Road trip?

Huh.

[upbeat music]

- Gentlemen.

- Your Highness, I have arrangedfor a car

to pick you up at the airport inD.C.

It will take you to the house

the State Department has prepared to protect your identity.

- Very well.

- Your majesty, are you sure this is the way

you would like to proceed?

What if you are discovered?

Wouldn't that undermine your agreement?

- That agreement died with President Morales.

If I have to go as myself, as king,

it would be a breach ofprotocol perceived as coercion.

No, I shall go as the lowly guard

that we have selected, sorry.

- Why all the secrecy?

Why can't he go to see her as himself?

- There's too much at stake.

See, if he allows himself to beexposed,

then she could reject him

and it could look like he's trying

to get her to help resurrect the agreement.

- Will she not recognize him?

- It's fear too.

What if she's changed?

What if the spark is gone?

He would put himself out there and look foolish.

I think it's brilliant, and I get to play.

- Your majesty, I must say

it is a pleasure to meet you in person finally.

Your story is a legend at the embassy.

- Oh, it's good to meet you as well, Ambassador Richardson.

Which story? There are so many.

[everyone chuckling]

- Apparently, our fathers were friends.

They did a lot of things off therecord.

- Tom Edwards, yes, yes, that was chapter one.

I do hope with this trip we can finish the story.

- We're all pulling for you, sir.

Here are your documents.

Visas, ID, contact information.

- We've taken care of the rest,thank you.

- Thank you, sir.

- Your majesty, while you're onthe plane,

Dimitri will help you with yourcostume

and he will coach you on your role.

- [Dimitri] But of course.

- It'd be a good start if you stopped bowing.

Stop bowing, what is this?

Very good.

You may now bow.

[Max laughing]

- Everyone freeze.

Grandfather, this is lesson one.

- Fine.

- Uh-uh [negative].

You must now hold it open for me

and anyone else following you.

- Stop bowing, stop it.

[door knocking]

Don't!

- Your majesty. - Yes?

- Just pretend like you're on the streets

of Moldovanique in disguise,

but lose the shoes.

- Did you pack my brandy and mycoffee?

If I am to dress less than royal,

at least I can drink like a king.

- Of course.

- Good luck, your Highness.

There's a bet back at the embassy.

Big money is on you.

- Ah, but my money is on love.

[elevator buzzing]

[elevator knocking]

[elevator buzzing]

[phone camera clicking]

- Thank you.

[elevator buzzing]

- Oh, whoa!

- That was her.

- I can't believe we didn't even recognize her.

- I was looking at my phone and didn't even see her!

- What? What just happened?

[whimsical music]

- George Washington laid the cornerstone

for The White House,

but it was actually Abigail andJohn Adams

who were the first residents.

- Oh, I am so sorry.

You look lost, may I help you?

- This?

- And what are you expecting to find in that office?

- The princess.

I was told the princess is in this office.

- Oh, I've been called many things,

but princess tops the list.

But yeah, that is my office.

- So you have met the princess?

- Max?

- Ah, yes, there you are.

You are not to be wandering these halls alone.

It is far too dangerous.

- And what is it about the security of The White House

that makes her adventure down the hall so dangerous?

- I have been assigned to protect Princess Gieselle.

She's to be with an armed bodyguard at all times.

- Yeah, follow me.

- And she knows it.

- I can assure you,

she is in one of the safest places in the world

with or without a bodyguard.

And I must have missed the fineprint from State Department.

I don't recall seeing anything about

the princess needing a bodyguard,

which as I said, she does not.

- It was an explicit condition of her service.

Someone must have mentioned it.

I did not see one armed guard in that hallway.

- It is what you don't see that protects her.

This is not a police state with armed guards

around every corner, like many countries in the world.

And if the Secret Service feels our president

is safe to walk these dangeroushallways,

then certainly so is our princess.

Oh, besides I've heard that she's a martial artist.

Can't she protect herself?

- Yes, but to use it in anothercountry

could create liability issues

and a potential international incident.

- Huh, yes.

- Could you just sit in the hallway?

Just by the door?

- There are so many windows.

I cannot protect her from the outside

when she is here, inside.

And those hoodlums outside-

- The protestors?

- They seem very dangerous.

- Trust me, they are no more dangerous than a paper cut.

- Okay, things are clearly very cramped here already.

The only thing we can offer you is by the coffee machine.

[Max sighing]

- That's fine.

No, in fact, that will be perfect.

I shall prepare you a splendid

cup of coffee from my country.

I just require waters for it.

- Sorry, sir, wait.

That would be you.

- Oh, I can help with-

- No, no, dear.

I can handle this task.

No job is too small or too big.

Thank you.

- Next they're gonna bring their nannies and cooks.

- He doesn't look like he couldguard

his way out of a fallen souffle.

I mean, what danger does hethink she could possibly be in?

This is absurd.

[Max groaning]

- Oh, in the-

- Tap it?

- The wet pedal.

[water running]

[Max laughing]

- Magnificent, that is very clever.

I can use my foot and my hand.

We must remember this.

- You sure she's the right one?

She didn't recognize you, grandfather.

- Oh, oh, yes, yes, yes.

It's that same fire, that same spirit.

I saw it the moment I walked in.

- Obviously, she didn't see it in you.

- Well, would you recognize me?

- You never showed me this.

Oh my goodness, that's her?

That's you?

- She mustn't know until I'm ready.

I need to know for sure.

- Thank you so much.

Thank you.

Thanks for your support.

We're counting on your votes.

I'm looking forward to serving

as your president and First Lady.

- To promises kept.

[door knocking]

Who is it?

- It's me, Taylor.

- Come in.

- Hi.

- Hi.

- I just needed a soft landing after a hard day.

But it's late, so we can talk tomorrow.

- No, no, no.

I was just going through some old videos and things.

- They keep harping on thebill that I voted on years ago,

that has since been repealed.

What part of irrelevant don't they get?

- I know that's frustrating, huh?

- Yeah.

- It's kind of like this plastic.

You can try to pressure people to see things your way,

but the harder you press and pull,

the more tension you create.

But if you cut the tension...

Try humor with humility.

It'll disarm your opponent, andthen they'll see your point.

I love the tie, though.

[Taylor laughing]

- You and Alex were an incredible team,

like two legs in the same pair of pants.

I had that once.

Without Annie,

I just seem untethered sometimes.

- Yeah, I know what you mean.

- Oh, I'm so sorry, of course, you do.

- No, no. - Listen to me go on.

- No, no, no, no, it's natural.

It's natural to want someone

to share these special moments with.

And I actually have someone veryspecial

that I want you to meet.

She's coming to the Wounded Veterans dinner

in two weeks and she's amazing.

- Kate, Kate. - Wait til you meet her,

she'd be perfect for you. - Kate!

- What?

- I don't need another First Lady, I have you.

- Mm-hmm [affirmative].

- Besides, dating would be too distracting right now, so.

- Keep an open mind.

[phone ringing]

- Okay, let's get this done.

I mean, what's this all about?

Seriously, not holding a door open?

- What's that about?

- Oh, Charlie, why don't you come with us?

You'll enjoy this, won't she?

- Kate? - Mm-hmm [affirmative].

- The kids are here, would you like me to let them in?

- Oh, yeah.

- Welcome.

- Come in gentlemen,

and lady.

I'm glad you brought a friend.

Have a seat.

I'm sure you're all wondering why you're here.

- Oh, that was really cool.

I didn't know anything about the origins of chivalry.

- Yeah, I've already downloadedthe book.

- Thanks for letting me come with you.

- Yeah, that was fun.

When's the next one, right?

- Yeah. - I was worried

when you started groaning.

- That was magnificent.

You seem to know your history.

You should be a teacher.

- I was a history professor before my husband

decided to run for office.

Oh, and I do miss it.

- Well, you're very good at it.

Perhaps when you're finished here, you can get back to it.

- Yeah, I don't know.

You get to a certain age, it's hard to get a do-over.

- But aren't you getting one now?

- You can't go back and recapture lost dreams.

Yeah, for me, this was a promiseI made.

I don't know now that Taylor's in office...

I wish I knew what these kids want.

They just sit there all day.

- Yeah, like it's their mom's basement.

- They break for lunch around 12:00

and they're back by three.

- What kind of work day is that?

They need to throw themselves into their cause,

whatever it is.

- Yeah, it's debit cards.

- Hmm, who would pay kids to protest?

- Yeah, you'd be surprised.

- Sergeant McLean, we've spoken several times.

It's such a pleasure to meet you.

- Nice to meet you.

Look's like we're gonna have a good turnout.

- Yeah, it's gonna be a wonderful evening.

And I've spoken to your protocolofficer

and we just wanna make sure

everything's up to your standard.

- Well, from what I hear,

Kathryn Morales is the standard for protocol.

- You've heard correctly.

- Oh, there's Hank from the other day.

Okay, I get it.

Yeah, he's a freelancer, oh, very cute.

- Channing just texted.

She's on her way up with Sergeant McLean.

- [Max] Madam.

- Thank you, Max.

Great, I'll go get him.

- Show her now.

You just heard her, she's ready for a change.

- My darling, when the time is right, I will know it.

- Hey, Max.

- Hmm?

- Can you take this to Kate please?

She's headed to the East Wing with Sergeant McLean.

You can meet her in the lobby.

- I'd be happy to help.

- Great.

- I assume the princess will besafe.

- Seriously?

Come on.

- [Main Waitress] Do you know how valuable that plate was?

[waitress crying]

How many guests through the generations

have eaten off of it?

It is irreplaceable, unlike you.

[plate breaking]

- I am so sorry.

But some things can be replaced.

Let's not put more value on things than we do people.

- It's an honor doing business with you, ma'am.

- Ah, Mrs. Morales, Ms. Channingasked me

to deliver this folder.

I hope I'm not interrupting.

- Oh, Max, how thoughtful, thankyou.

Max, meet Sergeant McLean.

- Sir. - Two handsome men in uniform.

I'm sure you have a lot in common.

- My honor, may I?

- Yeah.

- Grandfather, Channing has asked us

to help her with the dinner party prep.

Well, she asked me, which meansyou.

- This is why I'm here, to observe.

- I still can't believe

there's nothing about you she recognizes.

- I don't even recognize myselfin these horrible clothes,

and my wonderful full head of hair, woo, gone.

- Put your hat back on.

- Mrs. Morales.

- Yeah?

- This is Madison, she is another intern.

- Oh, Madison.

Oh, how brilliant that your parents would name you

for one of the most important presidents

in American history.

And his wife, Dolly, amazing woman.

You know, she helped save The White House

from total destruction by the British.

She rescued several historic paintings,

including that Stuart portrait of Washington.

What a wonderful namesake for you to have.

- Actually, they named me aftera mermaid.

- A mermaid?

- I don't suppose she's seen many movies.

- Huh?

- So you will have an updated list soon.

- Okay.

- The ambassador left a hole and Williams is the wild card.

[Kathryn groaning]

- Wouldn't it be nice at some point in my life

to have a dinner party for people I actually like?

- why do you do it if you don'tenjoy it?

You have plenty of staff.

- I didn't say I didn't enjoy it.

It's the battlefield for me.

The ultimate war game.

You think about all the normal conversations

that happen around the dinner table

and then eject that from your mind

and picture the table at the DMZ.

But instead of a line of microphones down the middle,

I have a beautiful centerpiece.

- Well, get your battle gear on.

The Carrington's are coming.

They're like a virus.

- More like a rash.

- Yep.

[upbeat music]

- Good to see you, Kate.

- Watch her.

She's like an NFL quarterback

making a perfect pass to the next receiver.

Every time.

- Yes, she is regal.

- Ah, Senator Carrington.

- Kate.

- And Mallory.

- Hello, Kate.

- What a pleasure to see you both.

- What a lovely setting, so much youthful energy.

Do take care of yourself, you're looking a little tired.

- Do you know Congressman and Mrs. McMillan?

You will love getting to know one another.

- Senator.

- Always a pleasure, we just so appreciate.

- Your support always means so much.

- You look really nice tonight.

- Well, you clean up pretty niceyourself.

- We appreciate it so much.

Thank you.

Sergeant McLean, it is an honor to finally meet you.

- The honor is all mine, sir.

I can't thank you enough for putting this dinner

on for all of us.

- We were happy to do it.

- Sergeant McLean, we appreciate you so much.

- Oh, oh, there she is, the brunette in the blue dress

by the door.

Her name's Carrie, be nice.

- I'm always nice.

- The young governor of Virginia, Mr. Parkmay.

- It's pleasure, sir.

- Pleasure to meet you as well.

- Keep that seat warm, I might be in it one day.

- There you go, I hope so.

So good to see you.

- Nice to meet you.

- Hello, Carrie, it's a pleasure to meet you.

- No, it's Cameron.

- Oh, I'm sorry. I was under the impression...

Well, it's a pleasure to meet you, Cameron.

- Likewise.

- Hello!

[speaking in foreign language]

[glass clinking]

- Good evening, everyone.

President Brooks and I welcome you to The White House.

We are so delighted you're here.

We hope you have a wonderful evening.

- Well, we all know theimportance of staying in shape,

eating right, taking our vitamins.

You just never know when your time's up.

- Your time will be up if you don't lower your voice.

- Well, what's so wrong about talking

about staying healthy, and alive.

- She would have been a disaster.

- I'm sitting right here!

- Hi.

Who's Cameron?

- I am fascinated by your position on the fortress bill,

although, with all due respect,

you're totally wrong in your arguments for it.

- Well, we all know what that means.

- What's that?

- "With all due respect."

It's a polite way of saying someone's full of it,

with all due respect.

[Taylor laughing]

- That is Cameron Cooper.

DHS Secretary sent is late,

so she's the Under Secretary.

- I cannot believe that Kate put us at the other end

of the table when Preston clearly said

we would be seated next to Taylor.

You better watch your back withthat one.

- Don't be so hard on her.

I mean, put yourself in her shoes.

- Yeah, well, those were my Antonio Bellini's

she was wearing.

- I actually thought she was pretty cool

about you being there.

- I can't believe you still usePreston.

- Cameron, she cares more aboutprotocol

than she does people.

It is so stupid to think that you can run for First Lady.

She thinks she's a queen.

- That is not a job I would wish on anyone.

What a wonderful evening though.

- Ugh.

- Hey, when do you start your new job?

Are you so excited to get back on TV?

- I'm excited to be anywhere

I can destroy Kathryn Morales.

Where's Harold?

Harold!

[elevator buzzing]

- Hello, I don't know if you remember me or not.

The dinner the other night.

- How could I forget?

The man that's belaboring an amendment to a bill

that is unnecessary and basically gutting it.

Yes, I remember you.

- Well, maybe we need to discuss

the issue further since it's obviously important to you.

Can I call you?

- I'm sure you can.

The question really is, may youcall me?

- I've already got her on speeddial.

[cellphone ringing]

[Cameron laughing]

[Channing clearing throat]

- Preston Walker's back.

What part of no does he not understand?

And you're gonna love this.

- You've got to be kidding.

What does Mallory Carrington know

about being a TV news reporter?

- What?

She can't even string two coherent sentences together.

- They must think she can read.

Someone else writes it anyway.

- Yeah.

- Okay, seriously, what does movies and music

possibly have to do with news?

- And what about Preston?

Should I let the little weasel in?

- Yeah, be sure the litter box is out.

We have new carpet.

- Can we use that paper?

- [Kathryn] Please.

- Kate, what is the decision on the education bill?

Is he gonna veto it or not?

- They don't waste much time with pleasantries,

commonly known as manners, where you come from, do they?

And I don't see anyone in this room

that you're familiar enough with to call Kate.

- You don't need to pull that First Lady shtick with me.

Has he seen the protesters outside?

- Oh, that's what they're protesting.

- Skipped a few days of Charm School, did we?

[Max laughing]

- She's getting under his skin.

He's a little brown-noser for his OCD senator.

- You're talking about Mr. Carrington?

- Mm-hmm [affirmative]. - Isn't he too slow to be OCD?

- No, no, it's Senator Stone.

Preston is what we politely call a consultant.

He has his hand out to whoever will put cash in it.

- He must be very careful.

One day it could get bitten off.

- Watch a master at work.

- We need to know before the bill vote, is he in or out?

- Preston, this is your lucky day,

because I'm feeling particularly patronizing.

Go tell Stone to do his job.

Let President Brooks do his.

Take the vote.

Don't worry about a veto.

If it's too close to get an override, don't do it.

But don't assume the president'sgonna do your job for you.

- Nothing about what you just said makes me feel

the least bit lucky.

- Oh, you are lucky,

because I didn't throw you out of my office

before imparting my words of wisdom.

But now that I have.

I cannot believe someone that ill-mannered

could ever represent a U.S. senator!

There was not even the slightest pretense of respect.

I mean, are good people really that hard to find?

Kate, seriously? Kate?

- How'd it go?

- I really, really hate her.

- Great, have a nice day.

- I'm getting very close, my darling.

- Hey, we've got action in the South 40.

- Finally, they've moved off thedime.

"We deserve to learn."

Yeah, that's why we have publicschools.

- Look at that one, "Education should be free."

- I guess they didn't get the public school memo.

- This must be the bill Preston was talking about.

- Oh, I found a cute one.

"Don't take my brain away before it's filled with..."

Knowledge? Knowledge!

- Some of these kids need some higher education

because it cannot get much lower than this.

- Get me the Secret Service, and call extension 342,

tell Frank I am on my way down.

- Gieselle, I really could use your help on this.

And you too, of course, Max, if you don't mind.

- There's something going on at The White House?

Mallory, we have to go live to The White House right now.

- Are you new?

Yeah, because, guess what?

I haven't had my latte, so, no.

[bell ringing]

- Action in three, two, one.

- We're going live to The WhiteHouse

where there seems to be a storming of the gates

by protestors who have been there for weeks.

- Yes, but it is friendly.

It looks as though Kate Morales,

who was elected First Lady lastNovember,

is hosting what looks to be a chocolate milk summit.

- Well, hi, Mrs Morales.

- Hey, Hank.

- You know, I've finally figured out who you are.

- Yeah?

- It totally helped.

- Yeah, it generally does.

- Yes, ma'am. [Katheryn laughing]

- Hello, everybody, may I join you?

- [Hank] Of course, of course.

- I took the liberty of asking the kitchen

to whip up some chocolate milk and chocolate chip cookies.

I hope that's okay with you?

- What in the world is going on?

Stop inside the gate.

- I want you to consider The White House, your house.

So we welcome you to the grounds.

And we're eager to hear your concerns.

We, here in The White House,wanna serve you as best we can.

And we wanna know what your thoughts are,

and your dreams and visions for your future.

- Kate, what is this?

- Remember the plastic?

- Plastic?

- To cut the tension, use humor.

- Humor.

- Mm-hmm [affirmative].

- And I guess we know who'sreally running The White House.

What do you think about all of this?

- She should be president, she gets it.

You should be president.

You get it.

- No, no, you could not ask for a better president

than Taylor Brooks.

- This really is one of the most unusual events

we have ever witnessed at The White House.

- Cookie?

- But doesn't their view on the education bill

directly conflict with PresidentBrooks'?

And doesn't that pit him and Kathryn

in a head-to-head battle?

- Did you know about this?

- No, sir, I am just as surprised as anyone,

including the Secret Service.

- Get them on the phone.

I wanna know how I was blindsided

in the White House driveway

without the benefit of a briefing

on an issue I clearly oppose.

- I'm on it, Mr President.

- Hello?

- Madam.

- Yes?

- You were wonderful last night.

I'm sure the president appreciates your gesture of peace.

I brought you a very special cup of my coffee to celebrate.

- Well, how thoughtful, thanks,Max.

- Yes, I also wanted to share with you

this photo that-

- Yes, no, I will be there in five minutes.

I'm on my way.

Yes, I am on my way.

I will be there in five minutes, thank you.

- Oh, it's a photo of my dad.

Where'd you get that?

This is when he was head of theCIA.

- Yes. - Almost 50 years ago.

Great memories.

- State called, and the embassy is furious.

How could we let this happen?

- You know what?

You're just gonna have to take care of it.

I have a meeting with Congressional Wives.

- Okay, fine.

- Max, thank you so much for thecoffee.

- It's a pleasure.

[Max sighing]

- You were in charge of that crowd.

That's what you get paid for.

What happened out there, Preston?

How could you play right into her hands like that?

- You can't blame me.

That woman is out of control.

She does what she wants.

You'd think she'd almost want Taylor to fail.

- Excuse me, I asked for a latte.

Does this look like a latte to you?

- Yes, like I tell you every time.

- You know what that is?

That's a one-star review right there.

- President Brooks is very goodat tennis.

His serve is excellent.

- I can't believe this.

It's that Cameron person.

And she's friends with Mallory Carrington.

- Was she not at dinner the other night?

I thought you were friends?

[Katheryn sighing]

- Hey, Channing.

I want a record of every time

Cameron's been in The White House.

- Okay.

- And do you have that other info I needed?

- Mm-hmm [affirmative].

Yes.

Not even a parking ticket.

- Yeah, well, there must be something.

Past boyfriends?

- She dated a senator.

- Yeah, which one?

- Your favorite.

- She dated Stone?

- Yeah.

- Yeah, that means she knows Preston.

Which means I think Taylor's being set up.

- Well, don't forget the Mallory connection.

- Yeah, well, someone has to connect the dots for him.

She is not First Lady material.

I just can't figure out her angle.

I mean, unless she and Mallory are in it together,

but what do they have to gain?

- Everyone knows Mallory wants you out of the picture.

- Oh, all the trouble we went to to defeat Mallory

only to get a Mallory-lite in this position?

And would someone please tell those kids

to either get their protest on, or clear the sidewalks?

- Those poor kids.

I hope she's not too tough on them.

[protesters screaming]

- Okay, you guys, I've given this a lot of thought,

and if you're gonna do this, we're gonna do it right, okay?

So tomorrow I need you to bring some tools with you.

You need to bring pens, papers, dictionaries...

Of course.

Okay, so let's get started.

The first thing you need to do

is to clearly articulate what your demands are, okay?

Do you have a proposal?

Talking points?

A list of grievances to be addressed?

Okay, so, tonight, I want you all to go home,

and each of you write downfive reasons you're protesting,

and email them to me.

My name at whitehouse.gov.

- Should we put down that we're getting paid?

[protesters shushing]

- All right, so I'll see you tomorrow.

Oh, and no more three-hour lunch breaks, okay?

If you're gonna be serious about this, then commit to it.

- Oh, here he is, here he is!

[crowd chattering]

- Madam.

- Hmm.

- I don't mean to be forward, but may I?

Thank you.

In tight quarters such as these,

it's very hard to not hear certain discussions.

- Yeah, well, try harder.

- I know that you would like the right young woman

to be the president's wife one day,

but we cannot always choose who we fall in love with.

Perhaps this young woman that he likes is not...

- Is not?

- Well...

- Well?

- You.

- Me?

- Yes, you!

Which is a good thing.

Bad for her, but good for him.

He can make his own decision.

After all, this is not a medieval country

where wives are chosen to keep monarchies alive.

This is America.

- You don't have to lecture me on what country we're in.

This position is bigger than theperson.

And if they don't understand that, then I just...

Oh, what am I doing?

How can you possibly understand

the intricacies of running a country?

- Madam, he will not be president forever.

He will leave.

But the position of First Lady remains here.

You do want him happy, hmm?

- It's not about being happy.

It's about doing a job and doingit right.

And sometimes that means you sacrifice a lot.

And I will not have this position sullied.

- If you continue to interfere with his love life,

it will be sullied...

Whatever that is, it's a new word.

Sullied.

Must look that one up, very interesting.

Ah, what have I done?

- Are you all right?

Did you tell her?

She looked angry, what did you say?

- Darling, I don't know.

Things, they change over time.

People change.

Perhaps this was just a big mistake.

- You can't give up.

You haven't even told her!

- Mr. President,

here's the seating chart for Friday's dinner.

And she's waiting outside, should I send her in?

- I invited Mallory, can you addher?

- You do know she works for themedia now?

Oh, and she hates you.

And that's even after...

- After what?

- After she's on the tennis court with Cameron.

Can you really trust someone who has a friend like Mallory?

- I didn't know that they were friends.

It just means that Cameron has eclectic taste.

- It means she has no taste.

And then to date a man like Stone?

I think you're playing with fire.

- Well, I'd like to invite thatfire to the dinner as well.

And I know about Stone.

She was his escort, nothing more.

- That's a polite name for an old profession.

- She and I have discussed all of this.

Why the third degree?

- Logistically, it's just not possible.

The room's totally full as it is.

I can't possibly find space for two more people.

- I'm sure you can find space.

Bring in a card table or something.

- Taylor.

It's not that easy to rearrangea table.

There are complexities that I can't explain.

- Kate, if that room was large enough

for Alice Roosevelt to rollerskate in,

then I'm sure you can find roomfor two more dinner guests.

- Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a brief to prepare.

Oh, and if, just in case, Mallory does intend me harm,

then put her on the opposite end of the table,

and Cameron to my left.

I'll take that call.

- How'd it go?

Uh-oh.

- Why is he belaboring a seatingchart?

Unless it's a signal he doesn'ttrust me, or need my help?

He knows there are reasons to seat people together.

He has to consider the history books.

- You think this dinner is gonna be in the history books?

- Everything that happens in The White House

is in the history books.

Historians pour over tapes, letters, memos, emails,

even seating charts for state dinners.

- But this isn't a state dinner.

- I don't wanna one day read in a history book

that I lost control over the standards of protocol,

that I somehow encouraged

the president's prepubescent dalliance with a woman

who very well could be plotting

to undermine him politically.

- That would actually be much more interesting to read.

- You will record that I did what was best

for the nation and for PresidentBrooks.

- Well, they will record something.

- Oh.

- Oh, Kate, I'm so sorry.

I didn't see you wandering the halls.

- If anyone's wandering the halls, it's you.

What are you doing in The White House without an escort?

Where's your visitor's badge?

And it's Kathryn.

- Ha!

- You are not.

Where'd you get that?

- A little office in the EEOB

that issues official White House staff IDs.

But this one I got directly from President Brooks.

Total access.

- Grandfather, what are you doing?

No, I won't let you throw your dream away.

We leave only after you've told her the truth.

- Madam, are you all right?

- Yes.

No.

I'll be fine.

- I help the princess when she is sad.

She says I have a good shoulderto cry on.

And I'm sure she wouldn't mind sharing it.

Crying is good.

It's a valve that releases all the built up pressure.

[Katheryn crying]

- I'm a failure.

- No.

- I thought I could make a difference.

And now I've let down two presidents.

I've truly sullied this position.

- Madam, I now know what sully means,

and you are not capable of sullying anything.

- But Taylor thinks I'm trying to run his personal life.

- But you are, aren't you?

- Well, that's beside the point.

It's for his own good.

And he doesn't see I'm just trying to help.

- This is very good to help the tears flow more freely.

The best brandy in the world, it's from my king.

- Preston, this is the guest list for the state dinner.

I want it exactly like this.

She makes any changes, I wanna know immediately.

- I'm on it.

Would you like me to monitor all her correspondence

and communications with State?

Just to be sure, you know?

- Good idea, I don't wanna be blindsided again on any issue.

- Yes. Mm-hmm [affirmative].

- Your king has very good taste.

- Indeed.

- This is wonderful.

- Yes, it is.

- It really is.

- Now, better?

- Mm-hmm [affirmative].

- Come now.

- I promised Alex that I would help Taylor.

Now the history books are gonna say that I'm a failure.

- No.

- Or worse, a phony.

- Ssh.

[Max humming]

- Oh, I love that song.

[both humming]

♪ Ah, something, something aboutHeaven ♪

It was popular when I was in myteens.

♪ La, da, da, da, da

- Here you go, yes.

- Did your king give you this, too?

- Mm-hmm [affirmative].

- He seems like a really nice man.

I must meet him.

A nice man.

- Madam.

- Hmm?

- I do believe you're drunk.

- That is what Lady Astor said to Winston Churchill.

- Mm-hmm [affirmative].

- And he said, "Yes. And, Madam?

"You are ugly.

"But in the morning, I will be sober

"and you will still be ugly."

Oh, but, no.

You are not ugly.

But you do look familiar.

- Yes.

- Do I know you?

- Yes, for some time now,

I have been meaning to show youthis.

Perhaps you'll recall...

[Katheryn snoring]

Madam?

Madam?

- I'm fine, I'm fine.

- And yes.

- Thanks, Max.

[door knocking]

Who is it?

- A very special coffee delivery.

- Just a minute.

Oh, just come in.

- Good morning.

- What are you smiling about?

- I find it quite humorous

that you have all these cameras

around The White House

and everything will be a part ofhistory.

How are you going to explain this?

- I won't even be a footnote.

- Farewell.

- Thank you, Max.

- Madam.

- You think so? - Yeah.

- Okay. - Let's just share that.

- [Baily] Does that give her enough time?

- Okay, great, it will, she's fine-

- She gets about an hour

and they're very delicate with what they do.

So wait do you wanna-

- Shh, wait a second.

- May I speak to all of you please?

- Sure.

- When I agreed to come back as First Lady,

I really thought I could make a difference here

in The White House.

But the truth is, I've just been playing a role this time.

Just pretending to be something I'm not anymore.

And after reading all theemails from our protest friends

and seeing such a lack of historical knowledge,

I realized that I could do moreout there

to impact what happens in here.

I mean, what's the point of preserving history,

if no one even knows what it is?

So I've decided to turn in my resignation to Taylor.

- No, you can't do that.

- Kate, we need you here.

- The country needs you here.

- No, the country has fargreater needs than a First Lady

who's stuck in the past.

I just never saw it before now.

I guess everything and everyone needs a do over.

A chance to just be themselves.

[books falling]

[romantic music]

Perfect, thank you, Max.

- Okay, let's do this.

- Since yesterday we've been coming up

with some pretty cool chants.

- Oh, that's great, Hank.

Okay, but first, I read through all your emails.

I was so encouraged to receive so many,

but disappointed more of you didn't participate.

The first thing I want you to learn

is to think and speak for yourselves.

Every single one of you has a voice.

- Could you tell what we were trying to say

by what we wrote?

- Let's hear those chants.

[protesters chanting incoherently]

- Just keep it up until I tell you to stop

or you won't get paid.

And I don't wanna see anybody talking to Kate or you're out.

- But she's just trying to help.

We think if we-

- We're not paying you to think.

We're paying you to do what we tell you to do.

She's the enemy.

How dumb can you people be?

- Then why is she helping over there?

- Just do what we're paying youto do

and keep your mouth shut.

- What's she doing?

Is she holding some kind of class?

- Wait.

Pause and pull up on that.

Is that Preston?

- We are getting a live feed from The White House

where it seems as though Kate Morales

is enticing the kids to revolution.

Now, is she putting the president's life at danger

by even associating with those protesters?

- Well, anytime there's a potential threat to the president,

the Secret Service has to look at, overall,

the circumstances and, you know, judge appropriately

what action to take.

- Uh-huh, yeah, well, clearly she's enticing them.

- Enticing?

It's supposed to be inciting.

Why can't she she say inciting?

It's a simple word.

- Okay, okay.

Not bad, but let's try it again.

And this time in one cadence.

Okay, everybody all together.

Let's try this phrase.

Learning leads to Liberty.

Tada, tada, tada, come on!

- [Protestors] Learning leads toLiberty.

- Learning leads to Liberty.

- [Protestors] Learning leads toLiberty.

- More passion, learn!

- [Protestors] Learning leads toLiberty.

- Pull up camera three.

All right, now push in.

Rewind that part.

That is Preston.

- I thought he hated her.

Why are they both out there?

Wasn't the chocolate milk summit

a big enough disaster for Taylor?

- Kathryn Morales is clearly enticing

that boisterous crowd by chanting

"Learning leads to Liberty."

[Mallory laughing]

What should the Secret Service do in a situation like this?

- Well, in this case,

it is unprecedented that a FirstLady

would engage a crowd that could potentially

pose a threat to the president.

- Uh-huh.

Well, does the fact that they're not married

and she really isn't a First Lady

put the president in more danger than usual?

- I knew she'd be trouble.

Just keep an eye on this before it gets out of control.

- Silence says so much, doesn'tit?

- Preston, what are you doing out there

with those protesters?

It's bad enough Kate's out there encouraging them.

What's the deal?

- When Kate went out, I was concerned for her safety,

so I was making sure she was okay.

- But you were outside the gate talking with them.

She was inside.

How does that help her?

- I was warning them to be polite.

- Oh, like you?

- [Protestors] Learning leads toLiberty.

- I can't hear you on this side.

- [Protestors] Learning leads toLiberty.

- You got it!

- Hey, the gate's open.

- [Protestors] Learning leads toLiberty.

- [Guard] Nope, nope.

[dramatic music]

Max!

- Kate, madam!

Let me go!

[dramatic music]

- Oh, Max, I am so sorry, are you all right?

- I will be fine, madam, I'm very sorry.

- Max, where is-

- Gieselle, it's okay, it's Gieselle.

Please, he's her bodyguard, it'sMax.

He's just trying to protect me.

Please, may we see him?

- I'll let you know in a littlebit.

- Okay, you say he's only a bodyguard,

then why is the State Departmenthere?

- I don't know.

Maybe they're just trying

to avoid an international incident, I don't know.

- It seems as though Kathryn Morales

has caused an international incident.

The bodyguard of one of the foreign interns

has been taken into custody today

for striking a Secret Service agent.

This is a disaster for PresidentBrooks.

- What in the world is going on around here?

Did I just hear that there was a security breach

at The White House gate and a guard was attacked?

- Oh, that's all you heard?

Did you hear that Kate possibly incited the riot?

- It wasn't exactly a riot.

- What exactly was it then?

I got to find out what's going on.

- Gentlemen, I would ask that you not share anything

that we've discussed with Kathryn.

I've been trying to find a way to tell her

but I have not been able to.

But I suppose now is the time for truth and not here.

- Yes, sir.

- Yeah.

- Well of course, sir, whateveryou wish.

- Yes.

- Kate, what is going on?

- Hey Max, sorry about them roughing you up like that.

We all have a job to do,

and besides we know you wouldn't hurt Kate.

After all, we have access to all the security cameras.

- Even in that little sitting room outside the oval office?

- Yeah.

- Oh.

How do you say busted?

- Mallory is on TV saying that you're inciting riots

and what is Max doing in custody?

- Look, Taylor, I'm so sorry, this is all my fault.

I just thought I could help thekids.

They just seemed so lost when they came here

and I just was trying to give them purpose and direction.

- Kate, that's not your job.

- What is my job?

You know, my job died with Alex

and all I really wanna do is go back to teaching

and these kids finally reminded me of that.

- I'm sorry, I didn't mean to sound like that.

- Oh, Max, are you all right?

Did they arrest you?

- I'm fine.

- Sorry again, Max.

[speaking in foreign language]

- Yes, yes, I'm fine, madam.

As you once told me, the SecretService,

they do a very good job around here.

- We see that Kathryn Morales has been taken

into custody today for enticinga riot.

It will now be up to President Brooks to decide

if he wants to keep her on as First Lady or fire her.

- She wasn't taken into custody, you idiot.

And if anyone's inciting a riot,it's you.

- Pete, she can't hear you.

Hey, look, they're letting protesters in the gates.

- That is not a good idea.

They're clearly crazed and dangerous.

And didn't Taylor go down there?

I better make sure he's okay.

- Again, with him thinking he'sSecret Service or something.

- I'm telling you, Kate had nothing to do with our cause.

She wasn't really sure what it was anyway.

I mean, to be honest, neither did we.

We were paid to protest to make the president look weak.

- Who paid you?

- Some guy in a ball cap would come out

and give us debit cards.

- He looks a lot like that dude over there by the door.

- [Agent] That guy?

- [Hank] Yeah.

- Come here.

This is the guy you're talking about?

- Yeah.

- He works for President Brooks.

Are you sure?

You wanna try again?

- No, that's him except he always had that cap on.

- You mean this?

- Yeah, that's the one.

And that's the dude.

See if he has the debit cards onhim.

- Preston, you're fired.

Take him away.

Thank you so much for having thecourage

to tell us what really happened.

If you'd like to discuss your issue,

I want you to know my office isopen.

- You got it, Mr. President.

- But before you do, okay,

I want you to have your thoughtsin order,

prioritize your agenda and workon that verbal articulation,

Hank, so there's no ambiguity about what you want-

- Madam, he understands.

- Okay.

- Madam, for some time now

I've been trying to share something with you.

- Your Majesty.

- Welcome to our country and ourpalace.

And this must be Kathryn.

- Your Majesty.

- My son sends his regrets, but his valet, Tom Edwards

is delighted to be your escort today.

You will be in very good hands.

- Thank you.

- Your majesty, the royal photographer

would like to get a photograph.

- But of course, please.

- Oh my gosh, Tom?

- Yes.

- Oh my God, it's you.

- Yes.

- Oh, it's really you.

- It is, indeed.

- But, why Max, who's Max?

- Tom, Max, Max, Tom.

They're one and the same,

a young teenage boy now trapped in an old man's body

who fell in love with you

when you visited my country almost 50 years ago.

- Tom, this is wonderful.

I have thought about you so often through the years.

- Yes?

- Yes. - Ah.

- But why go to all this troublenow?

Why didn't you just come as yourself?

- I didn't know if you had changed,

if that spark was still there.

I didn't wanna build up hope.

Then I saw that you had come back to The White House

and I, well, I got ahold of my friends

at the State Department.

- Oh.

- The food, of course, is way better in your mind.

- Food, do you know how long it's been

since I've had a dinner for my friends,

for people I actually like?

I'm cooking dinner tonight.

What?

I can cook.

Well, sort of.

- Are we invited?

- Well, of course you're invited.

We're gonna use paper plates, no fancy stuff.

Paper plates, I just wanna have fun at a dinner.

Hey, why don't you call Madisonand the others to join us?

- When are you going to tell herthe rest?

She deserves to know.

- How do I confess my deception?

She's going to hate me when I tell her.

- You had a good reason, she'll understand.

Besides, that is not hate I see in her face.

- Mrs. Morales, do you know "Morning Has Broken?"

We can't remember the words to it

and we think it was popular when you were young.

- Yes, it was actually my favorite song as a teenager.

You remember that song too, don't you, Max?

- Oh, wow, I know that tune.

You have a piano, right?

Do you mind? - Yes, living room.

- All right, perfect. - Let's go play.

[romantic music]

[Max laughing]

Ah, a handwritten notes on her wedding invitation.

- How adorably retro.

- How very First Lady.

- "Dear Kathryn, it would mean so much to Taylor and me

"if you would attend our wedding,

"it would be our great honor

"if you would join us, Cameron."

Yeah.

Yep, she's perfect.

Oh, I left my rock necklace on the mantle.

Max, dear, would you mind getting it for me?

- Of course.

[camera clicking]

- You look stunning.

- Why, thank you, Mr. President.

[Taylor laughing]

[camera clicking]

- Kate.

- Excuse me, Mrs. Morales.

Our buddy, buddy, right?

- Yes.

- Our buddy, Hank, wanted to sayhi.

He knew you'd be here today.

- [Kate] Hi, Hank.

- Hi, Kate.

I just wanted to let you know that I got a job,

and if it wasn't for you, I'd still be on that sidewalk.

- That is wonderful, what's yourjob?

- Community organizer.

- Perfect, I'm very proud of you.

- Thank you, Kate.

- Good job, buddy.

- I am truly happy for you both.

Love is hard to find

and to think I tried to break you up.

I'm so sorry, please forgive me.

- Kate, I know you just wanted the best for me

and The White House and the country.

- And the position of First Lady,

which is why we wanted to ask you back.

- Yes.

- I have a much better offer that I hope you will accept.

But first, I must tell you the whole truth before I do.

You see, I've only told you part of the story

of how we first met.

Please, father, do I have to take this new girl around?

I was planning on spending time with my friends.

Besides, they're all the same.

They all think because I am theprince

that they should be my princess.

- I understand, believe me, I do.

But her father's head of the CIA

and he's on a most important tour

and he has asked she be escorted for safety.

- They have their own Secret Service and Marines for that.

- It is not the same as having someone your own age,

who can show you safely around the city.

- Okay, but I wanna be like TomCanty

in "The Prince and the Pauper."

I will do it if

I can pretend to be someone who works here at the palace,

like my own valet.

Huh?

- But you don't have a valet.

- Ah, they don't know that.

They think all royalty has valet.

[father laughing]

- But don't you think she might recognize you?

I mean, they do have TV in the States.

- No problem, I will change my hair

or wear glasses like Clark Kent or something.

I'll figure it out.

Please, let me be a regular teenager for once.

I'd like to see what someone thinks of just me,

not my title.

- Okay, but, the Secret Service

must be aware of what's happening.

They must know that it's reallyyou,

for your safety and for hers.

I wish that I had thought of something like this

when I was your age.

- Thank you, father, thank you.

- May I?

- [Max] But of course.

- Oh, "The Prince and the Pauper."

- And she really is a princess

and my exquisite granddaughter.

So, now that the position of First Lady

has been fulfilled by thiscapable, wonderful young woman,

I have a question that I've been meaning to ask you

for years and I do so hope that you will say yes.

Will you be my queen?

- Please do say yes to us.

You have to do it.

- She does, she is a queen.

- Yes!

[everyone cheering] [everyone applauding]

- Kate Morales and King Maximilian

celebrated their one year wedding anniversary today.

They will be hosting President Taylor Brooks

and First Lady Cameron Brooks,

as they discuss the resources agreement

between our two countries.

- Ah.

[upbeat music]

- [Photographer] That should beenough.

[Kathryn laughing]

- Very heavy.

[both laughing]

- Oh, I can't wait to see Taylorand Cameron at the dinner.

- One, two, three.

- I have my own little dressers here, I love it.

I needed that in Washington.

Okay, everybody back to business.

The Lineage of Charlemagne, what year was he reigning?

Yes?

Perfect!

♪ Oh, this windin', windin' road♪

♪ Let's just take the long way home ♪

♪ You've got me running in circles ♪

♪ I don't ever wanna slow down

♪ Let's just keep spinnin', spinnin', spinnin' ♪

♪ Just keep going around, goingaround ♪

♪ You've got me running in circles ♪

♪ I can't keep both feet on theground ♪

♪ Let's just keep spinnin', spinnin', spinnin' ♪

♪ Just keep going around, goingaround ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

♪ Nothing but sunshine

♪ Sunshine and happiness

♪ Are all that's around us now

♪ And I haven't felt

♪ Oh, I haven't felt

♪ Haven't felt like this

- On your mark, I mean on your mark, get set, go.

Have I gotten rid of my stringy neck, Nina?

Oh, there's Jupiter.

Are we gonna do this?

- Yes, we are.

- Oh, my.

- Huh, huh.

Okay, all right.

- I'm so sorry.

- Was that an action?

- That was great, I had no idea.

- This has to do with the arrangement that we had with

[mumbling]

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, hi.

[everyone laughing]

- Sorry, Sergeant.

I looked straight-

[everyone laughing]

- I thought you were friends.

- Ah!

- I totally blew that line.

- Follow me, baby. - They got it.

- I have no idea, I thought we were cuddling.

- I'm doing that and hugging her, it's just weird.

Sniff, sniff.

- Mm-mm [negative], not yet.

- Really?

- Not yet.

- What is that then?

- You hum, hum.

- Oh, yes, okay.

- She can't hear you, Preston, she can't hear you.

What is your name again?

[everyone laughing]

- You're fired, get out of here.

[everyone laughing]

- One more time.

- Yes.

[Max crying]