1 00:00:11,880 --> 00:00:15,080 ♪♪ 2 00:00:35,670 --> 00:00:37,460 [ Door opens ] 3 00:00:41,790 --> 00:00:42,790 [ Door closes ] 4 00:00:42,790 --> 00:00:45,080 How's breakfast? 5 00:00:45,080 --> 00:00:47,790 Precisely like sunrise on the Champs-Elysées. 6 00:00:47,790 --> 00:00:49,380 [ Sets newspaper down ] 7 00:00:49,380 --> 00:00:51,710 How are you feeling? 8 00:00:51,710 --> 00:00:54,710 You mean after being cuffed and caged by Fitzgerald Grant? 9 00:00:54,710 --> 00:00:57,670 I mean now that you're free of those people. 10 00:00:57,670 --> 00:00:59,330 You're safe, Dad. 11 00:00:59,330 --> 00:01:02,040 Safe...for now. 12 00:01:02,040 --> 00:01:03,540 Yes, you bought some time, 13 00:01:03,540 --> 00:01:06,080 but you continue to underestimate this enemy. 14 00:01:06,080 --> 00:01:08,120 I cannot be protected, I cannot hide. 15 00:01:08,120 --> 00:01:11,830 The only thing I can do to preserve my scalp, Olivia, 16 00:01:11,830 --> 00:01:13,830 is to run. 17 00:01:13,830 --> 00:01:14,880 [ Door opens ] 18 00:01:16,790 --> 00:01:17,830 [ Scoffs ] 19 00:01:20,710 --> 00:01:21,960 [ Door closes ] 20 00:01:27,120 --> 00:01:29,040 Fitz: Rowan. 21 00:01:29,040 --> 00:01:30,960 Mr. Pope, Mr. President. 22 00:01:30,960 --> 00:01:32,460 How have you been? 23 00:01:32,460 --> 00:01:33,620 You don't actually care, 24 00:01:33,620 --> 00:01:35,120 and I don't actually care to answer. 25 00:01:35,120 --> 00:01:36,670 My father was just saying that -- 26 00:01:36,670 --> 00:01:38,210 That I appreciate the protection 27 00:01:38,210 --> 00:01:40,000 and the hospitality, Mr. President, 28 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,580 but I need to go to Paris. 29 00:01:41,580 --> 00:01:42,750 Paris? 30 00:01:44,120 --> 00:01:47,290 Or Zanzibar. 31 00:01:47,290 --> 00:01:49,920 They won't be able to find me in Zanzibar. 32 00:01:49,920 --> 00:01:51,170 [ Chuckles ] 33 00:01:51,170 --> 00:01:52,710 Do I look like a travel agent? 34 00:01:52,710 --> 00:01:54,620 You don't want to know what I think you look like. 35 00:01:54,620 --> 00:01:57,040 Can we please... 36 00:01:57,040 --> 00:01:58,750 Fitz was just saying th-- 37 00:01:58,750 --> 00:02:00,620 I don't care. It doesn't matter. 38 00:02:00,620 --> 00:02:03,080 I don't want to hear about some suicide mission 39 00:02:03,080 --> 00:02:04,880 that I do not intend on joining. 40 00:02:04,880 --> 00:02:06,250 I need to go. 41 00:02:06,250 --> 00:02:07,040 Dad. 42 00:02:16,620 --> 00:02:19,120 I'm sorry. 43 00:02:19,120 --> 00:02:23,830 You're free to eat as many of my croissants as you want. 44 00:02:23,830 --> 00:02:25,620 You can even walk around the building, 45 00:02:25,620 --> 00:02:27,580 take in the grounds. 46 00:02:27,580 --> 00:02:30,960 But these two men will shadow you wherever you go. 47 00:02:30,960 --> 00:02:34,420 Make no mistake, Mr. Pope, 48 00:02:34,420 --> 00:02:36,420 you are still a prisoner. 49 00:02:36,420 --> 00:02:39,500 ♪♪ 50 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:52,000 At least there I had my...dinosaur. 51 00:02:56,670 --> 00:02:58,380 You can leave now. 52 00:03:04,620 --> 00:03:06,960 Leave!! 53 00:03:06,960 --> 00:03:08,000 [ Camera shutter clicking ] 54 00:03:11,380 --> 00:03:13,170 -Is it done? -It's done. 55 00:03:13,170 --> 00:03:15,120 I'm sorry, Liv. I'm s-- 56 00:03:15,120 --> 00:03:17,330 -What did you do? -Man: Hey, hey! Quit it! 57 00:03:17,330 --> 00:03:20,250 I will kill you! 58 00:03:20,250 --> 00:03:22,290 Cyrus Beene is innocent of all charges 59 00:03:22,290 --> 00:03:24,290 related to the murder of Frankie Vargas. 60 00:03:24,290 --> 00:03:25,790 Cyrus Beene is to be released, 61 00:03:25,790 --> 00:03:27,290 effective immediately. 62 00:03:28,750 --> 00:03:29,750 More coffee? 63 00:03:29,750 --> 00:03:32,500 -I'm fine. -All right. 64 00:03:32,500 --> 00:03:34,120 The Metro section. 65 00:03:34,120 --> 00:03:36,120 Leo, I'm fine. 66 00:03:36,120 --> 00:03:38,040 Okay. [ Clears throat ] 67 00:03:38,040 --> 00:03:39,460 -What? -Nothing. 68 00:03:39,460 --> 00:03:41,380 Just... tell me what I did. 69 00:03:41,380 --> 00:03:42,580 Nothing. 70 00:03:42,580 --> 00:03:44,080 That means it's something I didn't do. 71 00:03:44,080 --> 00:03:45,330 Did I forget to put the -- 72 00:03:45,330 --> 00:03:46,620 Not everything is about you. 73 00:03:46,620 --> 00:03:48,330 I run a whole damn country, Leo, 74 00:03:48,330 --> 00:03:50,500 and not just any country -- a superpower. 75 00:03:50,500 --> 00:03:52,460 I keep the United States of America afloat, 76 00:03:52,460 --> 00:03:54,330 which means I keep the world afloat, 77 00:03:54,330 --> 00:03:56,790 so you could imagine how my boyfriend's shortcomings 78 00:03:56,790 --> 00:03:58,790 rank pretty low in the long list of things 79 00:03:58,790 --> 00:04:00,120 that take up space in my brain. 80 00:04:02,210 --> 00:04:04,080 Whatever I did, I am sorry. 81 00:04:04,080 --> 00:04:05,040 I swear -- 82 00:04:05,040 --> 00:04:06,920 It's not about you! 83 00:04:11,670 --> 00:04:14,960 Yes, Bill, I do believe that the country is frustrated 84 00:04:14,960 --> 00:04:16,420 and, honestly, angry 85 00:04:16,420 --> 00:04:19,210 about what has happened with this election. 86 00:04:19,210 --> 00:04:20,790 At the end of the day, 87 00:04:20,790 --> 00:04:23,830 my husband was voted into office by the people. 88 00:04:23,830 --> 00:04:28,330 The people wanted his ideas, his values leading this country. 89 00:04:28,330 --> 00:04:30,750 And instead they have someone they did not choose, 90 00:04:30,750 --> 00:04:32,580 and that is scary. 91 00:04:32,580 --> 00:04:34,580 Fear begets fear. 92 00:04:34,580 --> 00:04:38,080 When people feel marginalized and unimportant, 93 00:04:38,080 --> 00:04:40,290 they do things to take back their power 94 00:04:40,290 --> 00:04:42,540 by any means necessary. 95 00:04:42,540 --> 00:04:45,080 I call on the White House to unite this country 96 00:04:45,080 --> 00:04:48,790 and ensure that the people are not forgotten. 97 00:04:48,790 --> 00:04:51,500 [ Camera shutter clicking ] 98 00:04:54,460 --> 00:04:55,330 Look who's back. 99 00:04:55,330 --> 00:04:56,420 Hey. 100 00:04:56,420 --> 00:04:58,170 You want some coffee? 101 00:04:58,170 --> 00:04:59,880 Nope. 102 00:04:59,880 --> 00:05:01,290 Is Quinn coming in today? 103 00:05:01,290 --> 00:05:03,170 You tell me. 104 00:05:03,170 --> 00:05:05,750 Uh...I don't know. 105 00:05:05,750 --> 00:05:07,250 That's why I'm asking. 106 00:05:07,250 --> 00:05:08,460 Well, it seems like you two 107 00:05:08,460 --> 00:05:10,420 are all up in each other's business lately. 108 00:05:10,420 --> 00:05:12,460 But I haven't even been here. 109 00:05:12,460 --> 00:05:14,620 Oh, I know. Quinn's been fluffing your pillow 110 00:05:14,620 --> 00:05:16,210 and climbing into bed with you. 111 00:05:16,210 --> 00:05:17,670 She was just helping me. 112 00:05:17,670 --> 00:05:19,460 Yeah, she's real helpful. 113 00:05:19,460 --> 00:05:21,080 -Charlie -- -Save it. 114 00:05:24,330 --> 00:05:26,330 Jake: Sorry for dragging you all the way out here, 115 00:05:26,330 --> 00:05:28,330 but I thought someone should say a few words. 116 00:05:28,330 --> 00:05:29,920 I know you and Elizabeth were close. 117 00:05:29,920 --> 00:05:32,580 Where is she? 118 00:05:32,580 --> 00:05:33,790 You're standing on her. 119 00:05:33,790 --> 00:05:36,460 Oh. You'd never know. 120 00:05:36,460 --> 00:05:37,830 Yeah, that's kind of the point. 121 00:05:37,830 --> 00:05:39,170 Exactly how many bodies do you -- David. 122 00:05:39,170 --> 00:05:40,620 Right. 123 00:05:40,620 --> 00:05:43,080 I don't know what to say. 124 00:05:43,080 --> 00:05:46,170 I spent time with Elizabeth -- a lot of time. 125 00:05:46,170 --> 00:05:48,830 But I don't think I ever really knew her. 126 00:05:48,830 --> 00:05:52,000 No one would describe her very much as a "sharer," 127 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:55,500 but I honestly believe beneath all of that vitriol 128 00:05:55,500 --> 00:05:57,670 and blind ambition, 129 00:05:57,670 --> 00:05:59,290 she had a good heart. 130 00:05:59,290 --> 00:06:02,000 I know she had the capacity to be a good person... 131 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,040 sometimes. 132 00:06:03,040 --> 00:06:04,210 Mm. 133 00:06:04,210 --> 00:06:06,790 Well, she didn't give a crap about anything. 134 00:06:06,790 --> 00:06:08,620 There's something to be said for that. 135 00:06:08,620 --> 00:06:10,250 Just her horses and daughter. 136 00:06:10,250 --> 00:06:12,710 Oh, God. 137 00:06:12,710 --> 00:06:14,170 Jane. 138 00:06:14,170 --> 00:06:15,710 I can't imagine. 139 00:06:17,170 --> 00:06:19,290 David, you know who did this, right? 140 00:06:19,290 --> 00:06:21,170 You understand we can't let her out of our sight, 141 00:06:21,170 --> 00:06:22,580 which means you have to keep -- 142 00:06:22,580 --> 00:06:26,750 I understand. I'm good, Jake, really. 143 00:06:26,750 --> 00:06:29,080 [ Camera shutter clicking ] 144 00:06:29,080 --> 00:06:32,170 Laptop, cellphone, tablet, assistant -- 145 00:06:32,170 --> 00:06:34,790 all brand-spanking, shiny, and new -- 146 00:06:34,790 --> 00:06:37,920 a little "Congrats on the new gig" gift from us to you. 147 00:06:37,920 --> 00:06:39,380 And, what, they're all loaded 148 00:06:39,380 --> 00:06:41,500 with tracking devices and tiny explosives 149 00:06:41,500 --> 00:06:42,750 should I attempt to flee? 150 00:06:42,750 --> 00:06:44,750 All except for Bridget back there. 151 00:06:44,750 --> 00:06:46,330 She's a bit more partial to knives. 152 00:06:50,880 --> 00:06:53,920 If this is a suicide note, I'll be awfully disappointed. 153 00:06:53,920 --> 00:06:56,580 Names of potential Cabinet appointees -- 154 00:06:56,580 --> 00:06:59,830 I'd like Wagner in State and Bennett in Treasury. 155 00:06:59,830 --> 00:07:02,330 The Senate may favor Miller for defense, but -- 156 00:07:02,330 --> 00:07:04,460 Well, look at Betty Bossypants! 157 00:07:04,460 --> 00:07:07,380 Isn't she adorable? 158 00:07:07,380 --> 00:07:09,000 You have to allow me to do something. 159 00:07:09,000 --> 00:07:10,710 And I will. 160 00:07:10,710 --> 00:07:12,710 What kind of savage do you take me for? 161 00:07:12,710 --> 00:07:14,460 I just think that the sooner we start 162 00:07:14,460 --> 00:07:15,380 discussing my Cabinet -- 163 00:07:15,380 --> 00:07:16,580 Our. 164 00:07:16,580 --> 00:07:17,830 What? 165 00:07:17,830 --> 00:07:19,920 Our Cabinet. 166 00:07:19,920 --> 00:07:21,670 You said "My." 167 00:07:21,670 --> 00:07:25,380 The word "my" isn't in our vocabulary anymore. 168 00:07:26,710 --> 00:07:29,540 And not to worry, Mells -- our Cabinet will rock. 169 00:07:29,540 --> 00:07:33,170 But first, we have a much, much bigger vacancy to fill. 170 00:07:33,170 --> 00:07:35,170 Vacancy? What vacancy? 171 00:07:37,460 --> 00:07:38,790 [ Footsteps approach ] 172 00:07:41,710 --> 00:07:43,750 What? There's someone here to see you. 173 00:07:43,750 --> 00:07:45,120 Who? I won't let you be alone with him. 174 00:07:45,120 --> 00:07:46,170 Who? 175 00:07:56,040 --> 00:07:57,580 Theodore Peus. 176 00:07:57,580 --> 00:07:59,710 I know who you are, and whatever you're here to say, 177 00:07:59,710 --> 00:08:01,460 I suggest you get to the point. 178 00:08:01,460 --> 00:08:03,210 We have decided that Jake Ballard 179 00:08:03,210 --> 00:08:06,000 is no longer an acceptable choice for Vice President. 180 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,540 I'd like you to secure his resignation. 181 00:08:09,710 --> 00:08:11,380 We both know I'm not going to do that. 182 00:08:12,710 --> 00:08:16,750 We've had Mellie's Senate office fully wired since the primary. 183 00:08:20,880 --> 00:08:22,420 Tough to be VP 184 00:08:22,420 --> 00:08:25,040 when you're out there covering up murders on candid camera. 185 00:08:25,040 --> 00:08:27,750 And if Jake doesn't step aside, you're going to release these? 186 00:08:30,750 --> 00:08:31,960 Okay. 187 00:08:31,960 --> 00:08:34,040 Release them. 188 00:08:34,040 --> 00:08:35,460 I'm sorry. 189 00:08:35,460 --> 00:08:37,540 Release them. 190 00:08:37,540 --> 00:08:39,290 One, if you knew anything about me, 191 00:08:39,290 --> 00:08:42,000 you'd know I'm pretty good at spinning things my way. 192 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:45,830 Two, photos of Mellie's VP standing over a bloody body? 193 00:08:45,830 --> 00:08:47,920 I'm pretty sure that would tank her, as well. 194 00:08:47,920 --> 00:08:49,790 You won't get Mellie. 195 00:08:49,790 --> 00:08:51,540 Nobody gets what they want. 196 00:08:54,210 --> 00:08:57,170 We have a very short list for Mr. Ballard's replacement. 197 00:08:57,170 --> 00:08:59,790 I'm sure you're excited to share it with me. 198 00:08:59,790 --> 00:09:01,500 Who? 199 00:09:01,500 --> 00:09:03,330 Me. 200 00:09:03,330 --> 00:09:05,170 Just me... 201 00:09:05,170 --> 00:09:09,000 and I am tremendously excited to serve our country. 202 00:09:09,000 --> 00:09:12,380 I am confident you will handle the rest from here. 203 00:09:13,580 --> 00:09:14,880 Mr. Peus, thank you so much 204 00:09:14,880 --> 00:09:16,830 for finally showing your face to me. 205 00:09:16,830 --> 00:09:19,000 It's gonna make it that much sweeter 206 00:09:19,000 --> 00:09:21,210 when I destroy you and everyone close to you. 207 00:09:28,210 --> 00:09:29,920 [ Door closes ] 208 00:09:32,290 --> 00:09:34,290 What do we do? 209 00:09:34,290 --> 00:09:36,380 I have no idea. 210 00:09:42,420 --> 00:09:44,710 I'm not resigning. 211 00:09:44,710 --> 00:09:48,040 Then you're going to prison for a very long time. 212 00:09:48,040 --> 00:09:50,960 I'm supposed to be the guy on the inside, right? 213 00:09:50,960 --> 00:09:53,000 I-I'm supposed to be protecting Mellie. 214 00:09:53,000 --> 00:09:54,960 You'd still be protecting Mellie. 215 00:09:54,960 --> 00:09:56,920 You'd just be doing it as head of the NSA. 216 00:09:56,920 --> 00:09:59,080 You'd be more valuable there anyway. 217 00:09:59,080 --> 00:10:00,460 [ Sighs ] 218 00:10:00,460 --> 00:10:02,540 They'll kill you. 219 00:10:04,250 --> 00:10:07,290 If you don't leave the ticket, 220 00:10:07,290 --> 00:10:09,040 they will kill you. 221 00:10:10,420 --> 00:10:11,830 I'd like to see them try. 222 00:10:11,830 --> 00:10:13,670 Don't say that. 223 00:10:13,670 --> 00:10:15,040 Now is our chance, Liv. 224 00:10:15,040 --> 00:10:17,040 Your father's gone. He's safe now. 225 00:10:17,040 --> 00:10:20,000 We finally have a chance to take these people down. 226 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:22,420 Now's our time to do something, to make our move. 227 00:10:22,420 --> 00:10:24,920 He's not gone. 228 00:10:24,920 --> 00:10:27,380 My father may be safe, but he's still right here. 229 00:10:27,380 --> 00:10:28,880 Where? 230 00:10:28,880 --> 00:10:30,210 The White House? 231 00:10:32,880 --> 00:10:35,040 Fitz isn't letting him go? 232 00:10:35,040 --> 00:10:38,250 [ Laughs ] 233 00:10:38,250 --> 00:10:40,120 Well, that is -- 234 00:10:40,120 --> 00:10:42,460 [ Laughs ] 235 00:10:42,460 --> 00:10:44,420 Jake, you need to resign. 236 00:10:44,420 --> 00:10:46,790 This is our move. 237 00:10:46,790 --> 00:10:49,250 Whatever happens next, we'll figure it out. 238 00:10:51,290 --> 00:10:53,420 We always do, don't we? 239 00:10:57,830 --> 00:11:00,750 [ Camera shutter clicking ] 240 00:11:04,210 --> 00:11:05,710 What? 241 00:11:05,710 --> 00:11:08,500 Liv says we're on for today, so be ready. 242 00:11:09,710 --> 00:11:10,500 Fine. 243 00:11:12,420 --> 00:11:14,250 I didn't go home last night. 244 00:11:14,250 --> 00:11:16,210 I'm just sick of being mean to Leo. 245 00:11:16,210 --> 00:11:18,500 Every time I look at his face, I see Huck, and... 246 00:11:21,380 --> 00:11:23,620 Whatever. I think he's starting to hate me. 247 00:11:23,620 --> 00:11:25,880 We're on for today? That's it? 248 00:11:25,880 --> 00:11:28,290 Yeah. 249 00:11:28,290 --> 00:11:30,080 [ Footsteps depart ] 250 00:11:34,620 --> 00:11:36,290 Quinn: We got to be ready to go today, 251 00:11:36,290 --> 00:11:38,420 and I need you to help me with Jake's press conference. 252 00:11:38,420 --> 00:11:40,540 Since when are pressers my responsibility? 253 00:11:40,540 --> 00:11:42,080 Since Liv's out managing the client 254 00:11:42,080 --> 00:11:43,120 and Charlie's M.I.A. 255 00:11:43,120 --> 00:11:44,380 Can you reach out to BNC? 256 00:11:44,380 --> 00:11:46,120 [ Groans ] 257 00:11:46,120 --> 00:11:47,540 Charlie's M.I.A.? 258 00:11:50,790 --> 00:11:53,880 Uh, he didn't come home last night, but I'm sure he's fine. 259 00:11:53,880 --> 00:11:55,920 He probably just forgot to tell me his plans. 260 00:11:55,920 --> 00:11:56,670 Right? 261 00:11:56,670 --> 00:11:58,380 Yeah. 262 00:11:58,380 --> 00:12:00,210 Okay. 263 00:12:00,210 --> 00:12:01,460 Um, so can you -- 264 00:12:01,460 --> 00:12:03,420 Uh, Jake's press conference -- on it. 265 00:12:04,830 --> 00:12:08,120 Serving this country has been a dream of mine all my life. 266 00:12:08,120 --> 00:12:12,080 But following that dream means knowing how best to serve, 267 00:12:12,080 --> 00:12:14,960 which is why this morning I told President-Elect Grant 268 00:12:14,960 --> 00:12:17,330 that I will not be acting as her Vice President. 269 00:12:17,330 --> 00:12:18,960 [ Reporters clamoring ] 270 00:12:18,960 --> 00:12:21,330 According to Admiral Ballard's statement, 271 00:12:21,330 --> 00:12:22,960 the tumultuous election season 272 00:12:22,960 --> 00:12:24,620 factored into his decision to step aside. 273 00:12:24,620 --> 00:12:26,210 Woman: Oh, I got to go. 274 00:12:26,210 --> 00:12:28,880 The President-Elect's got a big day at the White House. 275 00:12:28,880 --> 00:12:31,000 If you had any idea the amount of work 276 00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:32,960 Elizabeth North left in her wake -- 277 00:12:32,960 --> 00:12:34,620 I mean, who does that? 278 00:12:34,620 --> 00:12:37,210 Who just up and skips town like that, right? 279 00:12:37,210 --> 00:12:38,920 Guess the pressure really got to her. 280 00:12:38,920 --> 00:12:40,710 Either that or she's finally sick 281 00:12:40,710 --> 00:12:42,670 of screwing her way through half this town 282 00:12:42,670 --> 00:12:44,620 and decided to move on to greener pastures. 283 00:12:44,620 --> 00:12:45,620 Her loss. 284 00:12:45,620 --> 00:12:46,920 Yeah. 285 00:12:46,920 --> 00:12:48,500 Well... 286 00:12:48,500 --> 00:12:50,880 I'm off to join the fray. 287 00:12:50,880 --> 00:12:51,880 Call me. 288 00:12:51,880 --> 00:12:53,040 Mm-hmm. 289 00:12:53,040 --> 00:12:54,040 Oh... 290 00:12:54,040 --> 00:12:54,880 [ Zips ] 291 00:12:54,880 --> 00:12:56,330 ...you betcha. 292 00:12:58,790 --> 00:12:59,960 [ Sighs ] 293 00:12:59,960 --> 00:13:01,380 [ Door closes ] 294 00:13:06,080 --> 00:13:08,540 She's on her way to the White House. 295 00:13:08,540 --> 00:13:10,380 [ Camera shutter clicking ] 296 00:13:10,380 --> 00:13:13,080 The working interpretation of the Constitution 297 00:13:13,080 --> 00:13:15,670 is that the President-Elect is empowered 298 00:13:15,670 --> 00:13:18,620 to single-handedly appoint her Vice President. 299 00:13:18,620 --> 00:13:22,380 I, for one, will be awaiting that announcement this afternoon 300 00:13:22,380 --> 00:13:24,580 with as much interest as you are. 301 00:13:24,580 --> 00:13:27,170 [ Reporters clamoring ] Two more questions. Ashley. 302 00:13:27,170 --> 00:13:28,960 Here's your statement on your new VP. 303 00:13:28,960 --> 00:13:30,830 Stick to it, don't take any questions, 304 00:13:30,830 --> 00:13:32,580 and, you know, have fun with it. 305 00:13:32,580 --> 00:13:34,290 Let's see that winning Mellie smile of yours. 306 00:13:38,670 --> 00:13:41,290 Mr. President, such an honor. 307 00:13:41,290 --> 00:13:43,380 The President-Elect and I are so thrilled 308 00:13:43,380 --> 00:13:46,080 you're allowing us to make such an historic announcement. 309 00:13:46,080 --> 00:13:47,250 You can cut the act. 310 00:13:47,250 --> 00:13:48,960 I know who you are and what you've done. 311 00:13:48,960 --> 00:13:50,540 Great. 312 00:13:50,540 --> 00:13:52,250 Then we won't have to waste any time 313 00:13:52,250 --> 00:13:54,040 pretending that you're in charge here. 314 00:13:54,040 --> 00:13:56,790 This game ends badly for you. We'll make sure of it. Abby, don't. 315 00:13:56,790 --> 00:13:59,000 Ends? We've barely begun. 316 00:13:59,000 --> 00:14:00,460 Now, as you can see, 317 00:14:00,460 --> 00:14:02,580 the President-Elect is chomping at the bit 318 00:14:02,580 --> 00:14:04,040 to announce her new VP, 319 00:14:04,040 --> 00:14:06,080 so are you gonna give press the two-minute warning, 320 00:14:06,080 --> 00:14:08,290 or do we have to? 321 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,540 [ Door bursts open ] 322 00:14:13,540 --> 00:14:14,750 Everybody, we're moving! 323 00:14:14,750 --> 00:14:16,620 Ladies, lose the heels right now. 324 00:14:16,620 --> 00:14:18,330 Here we go. -Fitz: What's going on? 325 00:14:18,330 --> 00:14:20,750 I need everyone to keep pace. 326 00:14:20,750 --> 00:14:22,290 Ma'am. 327 00:14:25,880 --> 00:14:26,960 What's going on? 328 00:14:26,960 --> 00:14:28,540 A drone entered White House airspace, sir -- 329 00:14:28,540 --> 00:14:29,710 looks to be armed. 330 00:14:29,710 --> 00:14:30,710 Man: ...on the move. 331 00:14:30,710 --> 00:14:32,460 No, I stay with the President-Elect. 332 00:14:32,460 --> 00:14:35,420 Protocols are clear. We're moving. 333 00:14:35,420 --> 00:14:37,120 Principals secure in bunker five. 334 00:14:42,710 --> 00:14:45,540 I don't have a signal. I need to reach Mellie. 335 00:14:45,540 --> 00:14:48,250 All cell signals are blocked within the airspace radius. 336 00:14:48,250 --> 00:14:50,120 To prevent someone from triggering a bomb remotely? 337 00:14:50,120 --> 00:14:51,460 Correct, ma'am. 338 00:14:51,460 --> 00:14:53,580 I demand to be with the President-Elect. 339 00:14:53,580 --> 00:14:56,000 Ma'am, you do not have the authority or the clearance 340 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,580 to make any demands. 341 00:14:57,580 --> 00:15:00,210 If it makes you feel any better, neither do I. 342 00:15:07,420 --> 00:15:09,290 Everyone's in place, sir. The building is secure. 343 00:15:09,290 --> 00:15:11,710 Good. How much time do we have? 344 00:15:11,710 --> 00:15:14,880 75 minutes, tops, until we're taken off of lockdown. 345 00:15:14,880 --> 00:15:16,580 Someone needs to tell me what is happening. 346 00:15:16,580 --> 00:15:19,330 The drone is ours, Madame President-Elect. 347 00:15:19,330 --> 00:15:22,750 We're running a play in order to take you back. 348 00:15:22,750 --> 00:15:24,380 Should we get started? 349 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:33,290 If you're just joining us, 350 00:15:33,290 --> 00:15:34,920 you've probably already heard -- 351 00:15:34,920 --> 00:15:36,880 a drone has entered White House airspace 352 00:15:36,880 --> 00:15:39,420 just minutes after the President-Elect arrived there 353 00:15:39,420 --> 00:15:41,080 to announce her new pick for VP. 354 00:15:41,080 --> 00:15:44,380 The FAA says no permissions for such a flight have been granted 355 00:15:44,380 --> 00:15:46,120 and that the drone's point of origin 356 00:15:46,120 --> 00:15:47,540 has not yet been identified. 357 00:15:47,540 --> 00:15:49,920 Our security correspondents say White House snipers 358 00:15:49,920 --> 00:15:52,620 are probably wary of shooting down the mysterious aircraft 359 00:15:52,620 --> 00:15:54,420 for fear of what it might be carrying. 360 00:15:54,420 --> 00:15:55,880 Let's go to video. 361 00:15:55,880 --> 00:15:58,120 The drone appears to just be hovering right now 362 00:15:58,120 --> 00:15:59,620 with something underneath. 363 00:15:59,620 --> 00:16:02,040 Still no answers on what that something is 364 00:16:02,040 --> 00:16:03,330 or who's piloting the drone. 365 00:16:04,620 --> 00:16:06,580 Quinn: Charlie, where are you? 366 00:16:06,580 --> 00:16:07,580 It -- Whoa. Slow down. 367 00:16:07,580 --> 00:16:08,790 Stop back-seat flying! 368 00:16:08,790 --> 00:16:09,830 I'm sorry about that. 369 00:16:09,830 --> 00:16:12,460 Anyway, we could really use your help, 370 00:16:12,460 --> 00:16:15,080 so call me, or better yet, just get over here. 371 00:16:15,080 --> 00:16:17,500 [ Sighs ] 372 00:16:19,210 --> 00:16:22,420 When you saw Charlie yesterday, 373 00:16:22,420 --> 00:16:24,500 did he seem like he was mad at me? 374 00:16:24,500 --> 00:16:27,000 Uh, no. 375 00:16:27,000 --> 00:16:29,120 Was he anxious or -- or in a bad mood? 376 00:16:29,120 --> 00:16:31,250 Stop talking. I'm trying to concentrate. 377 00:16:31,250 --> 00:16:32,580 I'm worried about Charlie. 378 00:16:32,580 --> 00:16:34,380 [ Scoffs ] 379 00:16:36,880 --> 00:16:38,620 Look, he might be avoiding you. 380 00:16:40,170 --> 00:16:42,620 What? Why? 381 00:16:42,620 --> 00:16:44,500 [ Sighs ] 382 00:16:44,500 --> 00:16:47,460 Charlie thinks that you and me -- 383 00:16:47,460 --> 00:16:50,250 that we have feelings for each other 384 00:16:50,250 --> 00:16:53,670 still or again or -- I don't know. 385 00:16:53,670 --> 00:16:54,540 Whatever. 386 00:16:54,540 --> 00:16:56,500 [ Scoffs ] 387 00:16:56,500 --> 00:16:58,830 That's ridiculous. 388 00:16:58,830 --> 00:17:00,380 Yeah, I know. 389 00:17:05,830 --> 00:17:07,790 In landing position. 390 00:17:07,790 --> 00:17:10,210 Okay, uh -- Right on schedule. 391 00:17:10,210 --> 00:17:12,170 Three, two, one. 392 00:17:12,170 --> 00:17:13,500 Touchdown. 393 00:17:13,500 --> 00:17:15,210 [ Laughs ] 394 00:17:18,330 --> 00:17:21,120 [ Camera shutter clicking ] 395 00:17:21,120 --> 00:17:22,170 The drone just landed. 396 00:17:22,170 --> 00:17:23,750 The bomb squad's moving into position. 397 00:17:23,750 --> 00:17:24,920 Gives us a little over an hour. 398 00:17:24,920 --> 00:17:26,580 Where are my children? 399 00:17:26,580 --> 00:17:28,670 They're with Secret Service, Mel. 400 00:17:28,670 --> 00:17:31,120 Karen and Teddy are safe, both of them. 401 00:17:31,120 --> 00:17:33,670 We're on lockdown protocol. Where is my report? 402 00:17:33,670 --> 00:17:35,750 I want a report every five minutes -- 403 00:17:35,750 --> 00:17:37,670 where they are, who they are with, 404 00:17:37,670 --> 00:17:39,670 and how they are doing every five minutes. 405 00:17:39,670 --> 00:17:41,080 Make it happen. 406 00:17:41,080 --> 00:17:43,080 Okay, people. If we're gonna free Mellie 407 00:17:43,080 --> 00:17:44,420 and take back the White House, 408 00:17:44,420 --> 00:17:46,500 we need to keep Peus as far away as possible. 409 00:17:46,500 --> 00:17:48,120 He cannot be Vice President. 410 00:17:48,120 --> 00:17:49,420 What are our legal options? 411 00:17:49,420 --> 00:17:50,330 For blocking Peus? 412 00:17:50,330 --> 00:17:51,580 It's the 25th Amendment, 413 00:17:51,580 --> 00:17:53,540 so Mellie nominates, Congress confirms. 414 00:17:53,540 --> 00:17:54,710 And Congress will confirm. 415 00:17:54,710 --> 00:17:56,580 If those monsters were able to buy electors, 416 00:17:56,580 --> 00:17:57,750 they can buy Congressmen. 417 00:17:57,750 --> 00:17:59,210 You could always nominate another VP, 418 00:17:59,210 --> 00:18:00,290 someone besides Peus. 419 00:18:00,290 --> 00:18:01,880 We just need a candidate. 420 00:18:01,880 --> 00:18:03,670 I have one in mind. 421 00:18:07,330 --> 00:18:10,250 You're telling me not one of you even considered it? 422 00:18:10,250 --> 00:18:12,960 A Grant-Beene unity ticket? 423 00:18:12,960 --> 00:18:15,750 Not the craziest idea, is it? 424 00:18:15,750 --> 00:18:17,080 [ Door opens ] 425 00:18:20,080 --> 00:18:22,580 Fitz: Thank you. 426 00:18:22,580 --> 00:18:23,920 Cyrus: What's this? 427 00:18:23,920 --> 00:18:26,540 Olivia asked that he be part of the conversation. 428 00:18:26,540 --> 00:18:28,000 What for? 429 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:29,920 I shot Frankie Vargas. 430 00:18:33,540 --> 00:18:36,170 Okay, then. 431 00:18:36,170 --> 00:18:39,460 The question is, who would you like me to shoot now? 432 00:18:39,460 --> 00:18:42,120 I have to assume that's why I'm here. 433 00:18:42,120 --> 00:18:44,670 You need me to kill someone else. 434 00:18:44,670 --> 00:18:46,710 We're no better than the people we're fighting, are we? 435 00:18:46,710 --> 00:18:48,290 That's not why he's here. 436 00:18:48,290 --> 00:18:51,170 No? Then I guess I'll head back downstairs. 437 00:18:51,170 --> 00:18:52,710 You're not going anywhere. 438 00:18:52,710 --> 00:18:55,540 Dad, we need your help. 439 00:18:55,540 --> 00:18:58,580 If there's anyone who can figure a way out of this mess, 440 00:18:58,580 --> 00:18:59,880 it's you. 441 00:19:08,290 --> 00:19:09,880 So say it. 442 00:19:15,750 --> 00:19:17,000 [ Sighs ] Dad. 443 00:19:17,000 --> 00:19:19,080 Not you, hon. Him. 444 00:19:26,120 --> 00:19:30,500 Say it, Mr. President. 445 00:19:30,500 --> 00:19:33,460 ♪♪ 446 00:19:33,460 --> 00:19:34,750 We need your help. 447 00:19:36,420 --> 00:19:38,380 Go on. 448 00:19:38,380 --> 00:19:41,080 ♪♪ 449 00:19:44,920 --> 00:19:48,290 Tactically, strategically, 450 00:19:48,290 --> 00:19:50,830 you'd be able to offer us a fresh perspective. 451 00:19:53,540 --> 00:19:56,170 Will you help us? 452 00:19:56,170 --> 00:19:59,420 ♪♪ 453 00:20:05,830 --> 00:20:07,120 No. 454 00:20:08,460 --> 00:20:10,210 I told you this was a bad idea. 455 00:20:10,210 --> 00:20:13,040 I will not be part of a suicide mission. 456 00:20:13,040 --> 00:20:14,880 My father may be of the opinion 457 00:20:14,880 --> 00:20:16,500 that we've already lost, but I am not. 458 00:20:16,500 --> 00:20:17,750 Where were we? 459 00:20:17,750 --> 00:20:19,000 60 minutes and counting. 460 00:20:19,000 --> 00:20:21,000 President-Elect Grant's alternate VP pick. 461 00:20:21,000 --> 00:20:22,790 It won't work. It has to be Peus. 462 00:20:22,790 --> 00:20:25,040 They'll start killing people if I nominate someone else. 463 00:20:25,040 --> 00:20:27,290 Mellie -- We brought this on ourselves, Olivia. 464 00:20:27,290 --> 00:20:28,920 We started pushing this boulder up the hill 465 00:20:28,920 --> 00:20:30,420 the moment we said yes to Defiance. 466 00:20:30,420 --> 00:20:32,040 What's Defiance? 467 00:20:34,500 --> 00:20:37,460 Rowan: [ Clears throat ] Feeling a little parched here. 468 00:20:37,460 --> 00:20:40,380 Does this lockup allow for its detainees to drink? 469 00:20:40,380 --> 00:20:41,880 We never should have done it. 470 00:20:41,880 --> 00:20:43,420 What did we expect to happen -- Shut up, Mellie. 471 00:20:43,420 --> 00:20:45,960 Don't tell me to shut up! 472 00:20:45,960 --> 00:20:47,540 My life is on the line. Okay. 473 00:20:47,540 --> 00:20:49,500 Perhaps if you had listened to Olivia 474 00:20:49,500 --> 00:20:51,830 and conceded the Presidency, we wouldn't be here right now. 475 00:20:51,830 --> 00:20:53,290 I bet you would have loved that. 476 00:20:53,290 --> 00:20:55,380 I know who you can shoot next -- her. Kill her. 477 00:20:55,380 --> 00:20:57,540 Prison hasn't changed you, has it Cyrus? The plan, folks. 478 00:20:57,540 --> 00:20:59,420 I'm just saying -- take you out of the equation -- 479 00:20:59,420 --> 00:21:00,830 -You're disgusting. -Problem solved. 480 00:21:00,830 --> 00:21:02,460 Is this what you call winning? 481 00:21:02,460 --> 00:21:03,670 -That's enough! -Worthless. 482 00:21:05,540 --> 00:21:07,040 What did you say? 483 00:21:07,040 --> 00:21:10,540 I said "Worthless," as in everyone in this room, 484 00:21:10,540 --> 00:21:13,210 as in you, as in this inconsequential, 485 00:21:13,210 --> 00:21:15,920 futile, worthless attempt 486 00:21:15,920 --> 00:21:17,620 to get rid of the problem at hand. 487 00:21:17,620 --> 00:21:20,670 You know I wanted to arrest you, throw you in the Supermax? 488 00:21:20,670 --> 00:21:24,920 But she begged me -- begged me to spare you. 489 00:21:24,920 --> 00:21:26,460 The only reason you're here, 490 00:21:26,460 --> 00:21:29,120 the only reason you are still standing is because of her. 491 00:21:32,170 --> 00:21:35,380 Show your daughter some damn respect. 492 00:21:35,380 --> 00:21:36,420 Fitz. 493 00:21:36,420 --> 00:21:37,540 And what about you, Mr. President? 494 00:21:37,540 --> 00:21:39,120 Should I respect you, 495 00:21:39,120 --> 00:21:41,830 a man who could have arrested his son's killer, 496 00:21:41,830 --> 00:21:45,000 but traded that chance for a cheap roll in the hay? 497 00:21:45,000 --> 00:21:48,000 That is why you spared me, yes? 498 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:51,000 So that you could buy your way back into my daughter's bed? 499 00:21:51,000 --> 00:21:52,580 I'm just cash to you, 500 00:21:52,580 --> 00:21:55,880 a wrinkled dollar bill thrown at the foot of a stripper. 501 00:21:57,250 --> 00:21:59,420 You should know all about that from your daddy. 502 00:21:59,420 --> 00:22:02,000 Easy. Easy. 503 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:03,830 I'm fine. 504 00:22:06,790 --> 00:22:08,290 I'm fine! 505 00:22:24,920 --> 00:22:27,460 There is a single word, Olivia, 506 00:22:27,460 --> 00:22:29,000 that I have heard uttered 507 00:22:29,000 --> 00:22:31,460 by more than a few unfortunate men 508 00:22:31,460 --> 00:22:35,000 time and time again -- 509 00:22:35,000 --> 00:22:38,750 "Mercy." It's usually quiet, faint. 510 00:22:38,750 --> 00:22:41,500 I sometimes have to lean forward 511 00:22:41,500 --> 00:22:44,040 and position my ear just on top of their lips 512 00:22:44,040 --> 00:22:48,330 so I can hear that gentle, little word... 513 00:22:48,330 --> 00:22:50,540 mercy... 514 00:22:50,540 --> 00:22:54,290 distinctly shrouded in anguish... 515 00:22:54,290 --> 00:22:56,920 undoubtedly marked by shame. 516 00:22:56,920 --> 00:22:59,830 The thing about it though, Olivia, 517 00:22:59,830 --> 00:23:03,460 the moment it's whispered, the suffering dissipates. 518 00:23:03,460 --> 00:23:05,670 The agony subsides. 519 00:23:05,670 --> 00:23:08,210 Now, whether I will listen, 520 00:23:08,210 --> 00:23:11,830 whether I will relent or not, is unimportant. 521 00:23:11,830 --> 00:23:13,380 The important thing 522 00:23:13,380 --> 00:23:18,420 is that all of these tired, desperate, unfortunate men 523 00:23:18,420 --> 00:23:21,290 have finally admitted to themselves 524 00:23:21,290 --> 00:23:24,790 what they've known secretly for a very long time. 525 00:23:28,170 --> 00:23:29,960 They've lost. 526 00:23:47,960 --> 00:23:51,710 Now, where can I find myself that drink? 527 00:23:58,170 --> 00:23:59,330 [ Door opens ] 528 00:24:01,170 --> 00:24:02,580 We're taking five minutes. 529 00:24:10,710 --> 00:24:12,670 Liv. 530 00:24:12,670 --> 00:24:14,000 Liv. 531 00:24:17,080 --> 00:24:18,920 Don't. 532 00:24:18,920 --> 00:24:21,710 ♪♪ 533 00:24:34,210 --> 00:24:35,920 We're continuing to track the emergency 534 00:24:35,920 --> 00:24:38,080 at the White House, where a bomb squad had just arrived 535 00:24:38,080 --> 00:24:40,170 to evaluate the drone still sitting on the South Lawn. 536 00:24:40,170 --> 00:24:42,580 [ Knock on door ] Until they've completed their assessment, 537 00:24:42,580 --> 00:24:44,000 the residence remains on lockdown. 538 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:45,880 [ Laughs ] 539 00:24:45,880 --> 00:24:47,670 Did my daughter send you here to fetch me? 540 00:24:47,670 --> 00:24:49,120 No. I was just wondering 541 00:24:49,120 --> 00:24:51,580 if you could use something a little stronger. 542 00:24:51,580 --> 00:24:53,960 I know I could. 543 00:24:53,960 --> 00:24:56,620 You think I could borrow him for a second? 544 00:25:04,580 --> 00:25:06,540 [ Laughs ] 545 00:25:08,380 --> 00:25:10,000 This is incredible. 546 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:12,460 Fitz had it installed during his first term -- 547 00:25:12,460 --> 00:25:14,040 his gift to future presidents. 548 00:25:14,040 --> 00:25:16,540 It used to be a hair salon, if I recall. 549 00:25:16,540 --> 00:25:18,580 Here. 550 00:25:18,580 --> 00:25:21,500 Which one should we open first? 551 00:25:21,500 --> 00:25:24,120 [ Laughs ] 552 00:25:24,120 --> 00:25:26,290 There must be something wrong with me. 553 00:25:26,290 --> 00:25:28,580 These women I like -- 554 00:25:28,580 --> 00:25:33,580 They are these forces of nature, tornados. 555 00:25:33,580 --> 00:25:37,290 Our relationships shouldn't always end in devastation. 556 00:25:37,290 --> 00:25:40,080 Or, you know, domestic terrorism. 557 00:25:42,460 --> 00:25:44,960 You know those women with the headbands 558 00:25:44,960 --> 00:25:48,040 and the little cardigans that match their shoes. 559 00:25:48,040 --> 00:25:50,580 They wear the pearls, super nice? 560 00:25:50,580 --> 00:25:52,000 Like to throw dinner parties? 561 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:53,250 Exactly. 562 00:25:53,250 --> 00:25:57,080 I used to think that my life would be better, easier, 563 00:25:57,080 --> 00:25:59,290 if I could be attracted 564 00:25:59,290 --> 00:26:00,920 to a headband kind of woman. 565 00:26:00,920 --> 00:26:05,460 They're so supportive, quiet, cheerful -- easy, you know? 566 00:26:05,460 --> 00:26:09,120 I'd think to myself, "Why can't I fall for one of them?" 567 00:26:09,120 --> 00:26:11,120 Yeah. 568 00:26:11,120 --> 00:26:13,170 The thing is, 569 00:26:13,170 --> 00:26:15,460 every single time 570 00:26:15,460 --> 00:26:18,420 I run into one of those wives wearing her headband, 571 00:26:18,420 --> 00:26:21,210 perfectly content to stand in her husband's shadow 572 00:26:21,210 --> 00:26:23,960 and do as she's told, all I want to do is say, 573 00:26:23,960 --> 00:26:26,380 "What the hell happened to you, lady? Wake up." 574 00:26:28,420 --> 00:26:30,500 There's nothing wrong with you, David. 575 00:26:32,420 --> 00:26:35,000 You're just attracted to women who don't wear headbands -- 576 00:26:35,000 --> 00:26:37,540 powerful women, the ones who raise the bar 577 00:26:37,540 --> 00:26:39,750 and make you jump to get there. 578 00:26:39,750 --> 00:26:42,960 Look around. We're in the White House, David. 579 00:26:42,960 --> 00:26:44,830 If it weren't for these women, 580 00:26:44,830 --> 00:26:47,330 I never would have made it here. 581 00:26:47,330 --> 00:26:51,710 You wouldn't be Attorney General of the United States of America. 582 00:26:51,710 --> 00:26:53,580 You would have been a history teacher. 583 00:26:53,580 --> 00:26:55,460 I've been a history teacher. 584 00:26:55,460 --> 00:26:56,710 You're not one now. 585 00:26:56,710 --> 00:27:00,120 No. No, I'm not, Mr. President. 586 00:27:00,120 --> 00:27:02,500 All right, then. 587 00:27:05,000 --> 00:27:06,750 Just make sure she loves you. 588 00:27:08,710 --> 00:27:12,670 If she loves you... 589 00:27:12,670 --> 00:27:15,500 she can be any kind of tornado she wants. 590 00:27:18,880 --> 00:27:23,460 That is a damn fine bottle. 591 00:27:23,460 --> 00:27:25,500 I thought you might like it. 592 00:27:25,500 --> 00:27:27,420 [ Sighs ] 593 00:27:28,830 --> 00:27:32,000 This is what we're reduced to... 594 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:34,170 [ Sighs ] 595 00:27:34,170 --> 00:27:37,170 ...drinking wine in the basement 596 00:27:37,170 --> 00:27:40,250 while the real decisions are being made upstairs. 597 00:27:40,250 --> 00:27:43,830 You're a prisoner. I just got out of prison. 598 00:27:46,040 --> 00:27:48,540 We used to be untouchable. 599 00:27:49,670 --> 00:27:52,500 I owned the Oval. You were above the Oval. 600 00:27:55,920 --> 00:27:57,960 Shall we open another? 601 00:27:57,960 --> 00:27:59,540 Good idea. 602 00:28:03,250 --> 00:28:06,290 Something lighter this time? 603 00:28:08,330 --> 00:28:11,210 Maybe a Pinot Noir? 604 00:28:11,210 --> 00:28:12,620 Oh, no, no, no, no! 605 00:28:12,620 --> 00:28:14,000 A Grenache. 606 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:16,170 Dealer's choice. 607 00:28:16,170 --> 00:28:18,750 [ Bottles clink ] 608 00:28:18,750 --> 00:28:21,170 It has to feel a little worse for you, though. 609 00:28:21,170 --> 00:28:22,830 Worse? 610 00:28:22,830 --> 00:28:24,120 This feeling -- 611 00:28:24,120 --> 00:28:27,500 being reduced to nothing, seeing those teeth dull. 612 00:28:27,500 --> 00:28:29,040 Natural evolution -- 613 00:28:29,040 --> 00:28:30,460 The fiercest predators 614 00:28:30,460 --> 00:28:32,670 are always the most susceptible to change. 615 00:28:32,670 --> 00:28:35,080 The slightest shift in the food chain, and... 616 00:28:35,080 --> 00:28:36,170 [ Snaps fingers ] 617 00:28:36,170 --> 00:28:37,920 ...they're wiped out forever. 618 00:28:37,920 --> 00:28:39,540 Oh. 619 00:28:39,540 --> 00:28:42,120 [ Laughs ] 620 00:28:42,120 --> 00:28:44,830 I can't believe 621 00:28:44,830 --> 00:28:48,420 that the United States Government has an '87 Andres. 622 00:28:48,420 --> 00:28:50,210 [ Laughs ] 623 00:28:50,210 --> 00:28:51,750 Gift from the French PM. 624 00:28:51,750 --> 00:28:53,380 Mm. 625 00:28:53,380 --> 00:28:56,170 What I always liked about you, 626 00:28:56,170 --> 00:28:58,620 why we always got along, 627 00:28:58,620 --> 00:29:03,460 was at our core, we wanted the same things. 628 00:29:05,540 --> 00:29:10,080 At our core... 629 00:29:10,080 --> 00:29:11,540 we are patriots. 630 00:29:11,540 --> 00:29:12,920 Ha. 631 00:29:12,920 --> 00:29:14,380 These people? 632 00:29:14,380 --> 00:29:16,380 They boxed us both in. 633 00:29:16,380 --> 00:29:18,710 They handed us our asses. 634 00:29:18,710 --> 00:29:19,790 [ Laughs ] 635 00:29:19,790 --> 00:29:22,750 You kind of just have to tip your hat to 'em. 636 00:29:22,750 --> 00:29:25,460 [ Laughing ] 637 00:29:25,460 --> 00:29:27,500 I see plenty Chianti, 638 00:29:27,500 --> 00:29:31,000 but no Grenache -- not seeing any! 639 00:29:31,000 --> 00:29:32,040 [ Bottle shatters ] 640 00:29:32,040 --> 00:29:33,830 You actually think you can kill me, 641 00:29:33,830 --> 00:29:36,580 or was this some convoluted way of killing yourself? 642 00:29:36,580 --> 00:29:38,540 Do you want to die, Cyrus? 643 00:29:38,540 --> 00:29:41,080 This country needs Frankie Vargas! 644 00:29:41,080 --> 00:29:44,000 I... 645 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:46,120 need Frankie Vargas. 646 00:29:46,120 --> 00:29:49,790 ♪♪ 647 00:29:49,790 --> 00:29:51,460 [ Wine key clatters ] 648 00:30:09,830 --> 00:30:11,960 He was better than us. 649 00:30:13,210 --> 00:30:15,210 He was better. 650 00:30:17,960 --> 00:30:20,670 I'm truly sorry for your loss. 651 00:30:40,290 --> 00:30:43,000 We need to get back to work. 652 00:30:43,000 --> 00:30:45,710 Let's not pretend like we're some unified team. 653 00:30:45,710 --> 00:30:47,540 Should we give up? 654 00:30:47,540 --> 00:30:49,290 [ Exhales sharply ] What the hell, exactly, 655 00:30:49,290 --> 00:30:51,580 are you fighting for, Liv? 656 00:30:51,580 --> 00:30:53,380 Is it justice? 657 00:30:53,380 --> 00:30:54,750 The Oval? Do you even know? 658 00:30:54,750 --> 00:30:56,210 Jake -- Him? 659 00:30:56,210 --> 00:30:58,290 What? 660 00:30:58,290 --> 00:31:01,500 When did you two start sleeping together again? 661 00:31:01,500 --> 00:31:03,420 You think this is about Fitz? 662 00:31:03,420 --> 00:31:05,620 I don't know, Olivia, but when isn't it? 663 00:31:05,620 --> 00:31:07,750 I don't have time for this. 664 00:31:07,750 --> 00:31:10,670 Look, I don't know much, and I am pretty twisted myself, 665 00:31:10,670 --> 00:31:13,460 but I do know that doing the same thing over and over again 666 00:31:13,460 --> 00:31:16,290 when you know the end result is the definition of insanity. 667 00:31:16,290 --> 00:31:18,540 I would prefer it if you didn't call me crazy, 668 00:31:18,540 --> 00:31:20,500 and I will refrain from calling you pathetic 669 00:31:20,500 --> 00:31:22,330 and weak and jealous. 670 00:31:27,250 --> 00:31:29,670 I'm sorry. Mm-hmm. 671 00:31:29,670 --> 00:31:34,080 You know... he's not the answer. 672 00:31:36,790 --> 00:31:41,500 You know this place, this prison, is not your place. 673 00:31:41,500 --> 00:31:44,830 I'm not looking for anyone to save me. 674 00:31:46,920 --> 00:31:48,960 Are you sure about that? 675 00:31:50,460 --> 00:31:52,080 I saved him, 676 00:31:52,080 --> 00:31:54,750 I've saved you, 677 00:31:54,750 --> 00:31:58,670 and I don't have time to sit around nurturing your feelings 678 00:31:58,670 --> 00:32:01,330 because I have to save Mellie. 679 00:32:01,330 --> 00:32:04,670 I wish you could put whatever this is aside and help me. 680 00:32:20,580 --> 00:32:22,500 How you holding up? 681 00:32:22,500 --> 00:32:24,120 [ Exhales ] 682 00:32:24,120 --> 00:32:26,120 Great. Just fantastic. 683 00:32:26,120 --> 00:32:28,040 Mellie. 684 00:32:30,380 --> 00:32:32,420 [ Sighs ] 685 00:32:32,420 --> 00:32:35,290 Everybody can plot and scheme all they want, 686 00:32:35,290 --> 00:32:37,000 but the gun is to my head. 687 00:32:37,000 --> 00:32:38,120 One wrong move, and -- 688 00:32:38,120 --> 00:32:39,330 I won't let them. 689 00:32:42,790 --> 00:32:44,080 I don't think there's m-- 690 00:32:44,080 --> 00:32:47,290 I won't let them. 691 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:58,500 Do you think I did the right thing, fighting for the Oval? 692 00:32:58,500 --> 00:33:00,170 [ Exhales sharply ] 693 00:33:00,170 --> 00:33:02,250 Or do you think Cyrus is right, 694 00:33:02,250 --> 00:33:04,500 and that I was just being greedy? 695 00:33:04,500 --> 00:33:07,290 Depends. Are you gonna sit here and mope, 696 00:33:07,290 --> 00:33:10,380 or are you gonna make the world a better place -- 697 00:33:10,380 --> 00:33:12,960 fight for equality, protect the environment? 698 00:33:12,960 --> 00:33:14,580 My hands are tied. 699 00:33:14,580 --> 00:33:16,420 You know I can't do anything right now. 700 00:33:16,420 --> 00:33:17,790 Mellie, you're gonna be President. 701 00:33:17,790 --> 00:33:20,120 You have power whether these fools recognize it or not. 702 00:33:20,120 --> 00:33:22,250 Until they decide to bash my head in with a 9-iron. 703 00:33:22,250 --> 00:33:23,500 [ Sighs ] 704 00:33:23,500 --> 00:33:26,210 Why didn't I just let Cyrus take it? 705 00:33:30,170 --> 00:33:32,540 Because you're Mellie Grant. 706 00:33:32,540 --> 00:33:34,120 You don't give up. 707 00:33:36,380 --> 00:33:38,670 You know what I'd be telling Cyrus right now 708 00:33:38,670 --> 00:33:40,460 if he were in your shoes? 709 00:33:40,460 --> 00:33:41,620 If you'd let him win? 710 00:33:41,620 --> 00:33:42,920 I'd tell him to go home. 711 00:33:42,920 --> 00:33:46,120 I'd say he's too selfish and egotistical, 712 00:33:46,120 --> 00:33:48,920 that he can't see clearly. 713 00:33:48,920 --> 00:33:51,330 But you... 714 00:33:51,330 --> 00:33:56,670 are strong and clear-headed, patient, exacting. 715 00:33:56,670 --> 00:34:00,000 You're a leader. 716 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:03,170 So let us worry about the gun to your head. 717 00:34:03,170 --> 00:34:06,000 We need you to do your job. 718 00:34:28,540 --> 00:34:31,420 ♪♪ 719 00:35:04,080 --> 00:35:05,080 We're now receiving a report... 720 00:35:05,080 --> 00:35:06,460 Woman: They've cleared the drone. 721 00:35:06,460 --> 00:35:08,540 Why are we still in here? -I'm sure there's a good reason. 722 00:35:08,540 --> 00:35:10,170 Find out. Probably above our clearance level. 723 00:35:10,170 --> 00:35:12,040 ...and we are being told that it now... 724 00:35:12,040 --> 00:35:13,170 You're lying to me. 725 00:35:13,170 --> 00:35:14,830 I know as much as you do. 726 00:35:14,830 --> 00:35:17,250 You're telling me you can't get to the President -- 727 00:35:17,250 --> 00:35:18,500 his own Chief of Staff -- 728 00:35:18,500 --> 00:35:20,580 even after the situation has been cleared? 729 00:35:20,580 --> 00:35:21,880 I don't make these rules up. 730 00:35:21,880 --> 00:35:23,750 Believe it or not, there are things out of your control 731 00:35:23,750 --> 00:35:25,000 in the White House even at my level. 732 00:35:25,000 --> 00:35:26,620 Not when I'm running things. 733 00:35:26,620 --> 00:35:28,290 And if you're lying to me, 734 00:35:28,290 --> 00:35:30,710 if you're daring to mess with me 735 00:35:30,710 --> 00:35:32,790 by keeping me here for any reason -- 736 00:35:32,790 --> 00:35:35,380 You'll kill Leo? We're not together anymore. 737 00:35:35,380 --> 00:35:37,830 I'd point you to my friends, but thanks to you, 738 00:35:37,830 --> 00:35:40,460 I've lost them, too, so threaten me all you want. 739 00:35:40,460 --> 00:35:43,040 I have nothing left for you to take. 740 00:35:45,170 --> 00:35:46,920 The drone's been cleared by the bomb squad. 741 00:35:46,920 --> 00:35:49,120 I don't think we can keep up this charade much longer. 742 00:35:49,120 --> 00:35:51,120 You don't have another drone in your pocket, do you? 743 00:35:51,120 --> 00:35:53,960 We don't need another drone. These are bugs, cockroaches. 744 00:35:53,960 --> 00:35:55,210 Why are we sneaking around? 745 00:35:55,210 --> 00:35:56,830 We should confront them head-on and crush them. 746 00:35:56,830 --> 00:35:58,500 -They'll push back. -So? 747 00:35:58,500 --> 00:36:00,040 I don't know if you've noticed, 748 00:36:00,040 --> 00:36:01,880 but the guy over there in the navy blue suit? 749 00:36:01,880 --> 00:36:03,580 He has an entire military at his disposal. 750 00:36:03,580 --> 00:36:05,290 Let's fight blood with blood. 751 00:36:05,290 --> 00:36:06,620 It's not our decision. 752 00:36:06,620 --> 00:36:07,620 Not our decision? 753 00:36:07,620 --> 00:36:09,040 Mellie is the President-Elect. 754 00:36:09,040 --> 00:36:10,710 If we take them on, she suffers the consequences. 755 00:36:10,710 --> 00:36:12,250 If she's not up to that -- 756 00:36:12,250 --> 00:36:15,170 Who says I'm not up to it? I'm done losing. 757 00:36:15,170 --> 00:36:17,620 If they push back, we'll push back even harder. 758 00:36:17,620 --> 00:36:19,000 What are you suggesting? 759 00:36:21,120 --> 00:36:23,000 I'm naming my own VP. 760 00:36:30,290 --> 00:36:31,880 [ Exhales sharply ] 761 00:36:40,120 --> 00:36:41,420 No. 762 00:36:41,420 --> 00:36:42,750 What? 763 00:36:42,750 --> 00:36:45,120 -Cy -- -I don't want it. 764 00:36:47,880 --> 00:36:50,000 David: So, it's not Jake, it's not Cyrus. 765 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,790 Who's left? 766 00:36:51,790 --> 00:36:55,210 It has to be someone pure, someone unimpeachable, 767 00:36:55,210 --> 00:36:57,920 someone who's brave enough to step into this mess with us 768 00:36:57,920 --> 00:36:59,460 and not back down from the fight. 769 00:36:59,460 --> 00:37:02,580 ♪♪ 770 00:37:10,170 --> 00:37:12,040 Quinn, stand down. It's over. 771 00:37:12,040 --> 00:37:13,540 Or it will be very soon. 772 00:37:13,540 --> 00:37:15,290 Quinn: You got it. Good luck. 773 00:37:15,290 --> 00:37:16,580 Everything okay with her? 774 00:37:16,580 --> 00:37:18,080 [ Sighs ] Yep. 775 00:37:18,080 --> 00:37:21,250 We're officially off the clock. 776 00:37:21,250 --> 00:37:23,080 [ Computer beeps ] Do you want to grab a bite? 777 00:37:26,460 --> 00:37:27,620 Huck? 778 00:37:27,620 --> 00:37:28,920 What? 779 00:37:28,920 --> 00:37:30,580 I said do you want to grab dinner? 780 00:37:30,580 --> 00:37:32,620 Well, it depends. 781 00:37:32,620 --> 00:37:35,420 Would you rather hang out with me... 782 00:37:35,420 --> 00:37:36,830 or Charlie? 783 00:37:36,830 --> 00:37:38,580 Why are you asking? 784 00:37:38,580 --> 00:37:40,330 I just got a hit on Charlie's location. 785 00:37:40,330 --> 00:37:43,380 ♪♪ 786 00:37:47,710 --> 00:37:50,330 [ Camera shutter clicking ] 787 00:37:55,750 --> 00:37:57,210 [ Car door opens ] 788 00:37:57,210 --> 00:37:58,250 Robin, what are you -- 789 00:37:58,250 --> 00:38:00,330 Chew. I don't want you to choke. 790 00:38:00,330 --> 00:38:02,330 I have some things I need to say. 791 00:38:02,330 --> 00:38:03,750 [ Exhales sharply ] 792 00:38:03,750 --> 00:38:06,580 Huck told me about your conversation yesterday. 793 00:38:06,580 --> 00:38:09,120 Look, I get it. He and I have history. 794 00:38:09,120 --> 00:38:11,460 It was confusing almost losing him. 795 00:38:11,460 --> 00:38:14,500 I had a lot of feelings I needed working out. 796 00:38:14,500 --> 00:38:15,500 Robin, I-I don't -- 797 00:38:15,500 --> 00:38:17,670 No, keep chewing. My point is, 798 00:38:17,670 --> 00:38:22,000 I don't want to act like you're worrying about nothing. 799 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:24,790 I don't blame you for feeling threatened. 800 00:38:24,790 --> 00:38:28,250 You saw something. It was love. 801 00:38:32,500 --> 00:38:34,330 But it wasn't this kind of love. 802 00:38:37,290 --> 00:38:40,000 Quinn-and-Charlie love. 803 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,790 Look, I didn't want to lose Huck. 804 00:38:41,790 --> 00:38:43,710 I never want to lose Huck. But you? 805 00:38:43,710 --> 00:38:48,420 You -- I don't think I could even live without. 806 00:38:48,420 --> 00:38:50,920 That's why I want to marry you. 807 00:38:52,460 --> 00:38:54,460 You're my life. 808 00:38:54,460 --> 00:38:56,670 You're my heart. 809 00:39:00,380 --> 00:39:02,580 Reel it in, Robin. You're embarrassing yourself. 810 00:39:13,580 --> 00:39:15,330 Oh, sorry. Got a little -- 811 00:39:15,330 --> 00:39:16,670 [ Giggles ] Sorry. 812 00:39:23,790 --> 00:39:26,540 The situation at the White House looks to be under control 813 00:39:26,540 --> 00:39:28,960 as Secret Service clears what's left of the scene, 814 00:39:28,960 --> 00:39:31,960 a stark contrast to the events of earlier today 815 00:39:31,960 --> 00:39:33,960 when an unauthorized... For Pete's sake. 816 00:39:33,960 --> 00:39:36,170 They're recapping now, and we're still here. 817 00:39:36,170 --> 00:39:40,170 How does it feel to be so utterly useless 818 00:39:40,170 --> 00:39:42,460 that no one bothers to come collect you? 819 00:39:42,460 --> 00:39:44,670 We just received word that any moment now, 820 00:39:44,670 --> 00:39:46,380 President-Elect Mellie Grant 821 00:39:46,380 --> 00:39:48,830 will be making a statement from the White House Briefing Room. 822 00:39:48,830 --> 00:39:50,380 Let's take you there live. 823 00:39:50,380 --> 00:39:52,790 What statement? What the hell is she doing? 824 00:39:52,790 --> 00:39:55,620 That's the first thing you learn. 825 00:39:55,620 --> 00:39:57,580 Presidents rarely do what you want them to do. 826 00:39:57,580 --> 00:40:00,170 They're like kids in that way -- you got to keep your eye on 'em. 827 00:40:00,170 --> 00:40:01,380 So, what a day, right? 828 00:40:01,380 --> 00:40:02,750 [ Laughter ] 829 00:40:02,750 --> 00:40:06,210 And not just a day -- a week, month, campaign. 830 00:40:06,210 --> 00:40:09,080 And the minute you think it's over, 831 00:40:09,080 --> 00:40:11,670 new uncertainty raises its head. 832 00:40:11,670 --> 00:40:13,460 I've had enough of it, 833 00:40:13,460 --> 00:40:17,210 and I'm sure the American people have had their fill, 834 00:40:17,210 --> 00:40:20,790 which is why I am proud to announce my choice 835 00:40:20,790 --> 00:40:24,790 for Vice President of the United States of America. 836 00:40:26,750 --> 00:40:28,830 Luna Vargas. 837 00:40:28,830 --> 00:40:32,250 [ Reporters clamoring ] 838 00:40:39,960 --> 00:40:43,120 Luna: I'm sure you all have a million questions, and... 839 00:40:43,120 --> 00:40:44,710 Do you like being in Secret Service? 840 00:40:44,710 --> 00:40:46,500 Do you find it rewarding? 841 00:40:46,500 --> 00:40:49,380 Because it's over if you don't open that stupid door right now. 842 00:40:49,380 --> 00:40:50,920 I'm gonna be your boss, you son of -- 843 00:40:50,920 --> 00:40:52,380 [ Door buzzes ] 844 00:40:52,380 --> 00:40:54,540 It's about time! 845 00:40:57,290 --> 00:40:59,710 Olivia Pope. 846 00:40:59,710 --> 00:41:02,210 How nice to finally make your acquaintance. 847 00:41:02,210 --> 00:41:04,750 I took Mellie back. 848 00:41:04,750 --> 00:41:06,750 I am now her chief of staff, 849 00:41:06,750 --> 00:41:08,790 and you are now our prisoner. 850 00:41:08,790 --> 00:41:10,250 Is that right? 851 00:41:10,250 --> 00:41:12,880 Where should we stick her? Guantanamo? 852 00:41:12,880 --> 00:41:15,120 Too nice. Maybe something cold and damp 853 00:41:15,120 --> 00:41:17,460 a few thousand feet beneath the Pentagon? 854 00:41:17,460 --> 00:41:19,330 Care to do the honors? 855 00:41:21,750 --> 00:41:23,790 Of all the mistakes you've made -- 856 00:41:23,790 --> 00:41:26,830 Your mistake was thinking you could take what's mine. 857 00:41:26,830 --> 00:41:29,040 And should you make that mistake again, 858 00:41:29,040 --> 00:41:29,960 remember this. 859 00:41:29,960 --> 00:41:31,330 [ Handcuffs click ] 860 00:41:31,330 --> 00:41:35,750 You can't take Olivia Pope. Olivia Pope takes you. 861 00:41:42,080 --> 00:41:44,580 I don't see Peus being too happy about this. 862 00:41:44,580 --> 00:41:46,960 He's gonna be furious. You ready for a fight? 863 00:41:46,960 --> 00:41:49,040 It's the least I can do. 864 00:41:53,620 --> 00:41:55,580 [ Camera shutter clicking ]