1 00:00:00,074 --> 00:00:01,784 [door opens] 2 00:00:29,678 --> 00:00:31,931 [soft groans] 3 00:00:38,396 --> 00:00:41,023 [whirring] 4 00:01:22,023 --> 00:01:24,776 [Tusk over phone] We've got an energy crisis, Frank. And what the White House needs-- 5 00:01:24,900 --> 00:01:27,362 The president chose to remain tough on China. 6 00:01:27,487 --> 00:01:29,989 - No, you forced him to. - You chose Feng. 7 00:01:30,114 --> 00:01:32,367 You're the one who put me in a room with him. 8 00:01:32,492 --> 00:01:34,285 The cook can't blame his ingredients 9 00:01:34,410 --> 00:01:35,953 if he doesn't like how they taste together. 10 00:01:36,078 --> 00:01:38,247 If samarium prices don't reduce, 11 00:01:38,373 --> 00:01:41,459 the market will have no choice but to compensate. 12 00:01:41,584 --> 00:01:45,754 That's bad for everyone who owns an air conditioner. 13 00:01:45,880 --> 00:01:47,632 You should speak to the president himself. 14 00:01:47,756 --> 00:01:53,179 Well, the president hasn't placed much value on my advice lately. 15 00:01:53,304 --> 00:01:54,889 I'm in the same boat as you, Raymond. 16 00:01:55,014 --> 00:01:57,475 Yeah, difference being you've got an office 17 00:01:57,600 --> 00:01:59,768 three doors down from the Oval. 18 00:01:59,894 --> 00:02:03,147 Let's work together, for Christ sakes. 19 00:02:03,272 --> 00:02:05,858 I'm willing to put Spotsylvania behind us if you are. 20 00:02:05,983 --> 00:02:09,195 - I want nothing more. - Then you'll talk to him? 21 00:02:09,320 --> 00:02:11,698 - Look, I'm late for a meeting, Raymond. - Yes or no, Frank? 22 00:02:11,822 --> 00:02:14,909 - I can't guarantee he'll listen. - That's not a yes. 23 00:02:15,034 --> 00:02:16,952 But it's better than a no. 24 00:02:17,078 --> 00:02:19,330 Any pugilist worth his salt knows when someone's on the ropes, 25 00:02:19,455 --> 00:02:24,711 that's when you throw a combination to the gut and a left hook to the jaw. 26 00:03:49,290 --> 00:03:52,995 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com 27 00:04:01,140 --> 00:04:03,851 Samarium is the last thing they'll let go of. 28 00:04:03,976 --> 00:04:07,855 As long as our energy prices rise, they have the leverage. 29 00:04:07,980 --> 00:04:10,566 Why don't we offer nothing? Move toward attrition? 30 00:04:10,692 --> 00:04:12,819 If China doesn't show at the refunding auction, 31 00:04:12,943 --> 00:04:15,321 - long-term interest rates will spike. - [Frank] And in a week, 32 00:04:15,446 --> 00:04:18,783 yields on our ten-year notes will pierce the seven percent threshold. 33 00:04:18,907 --> 00:04:23,454 That could happen. But if we go soft now, that will happen. 34 00:04:23,579 --> 00:04:25,748 - You mean go on the offensive. - We should at least consider it. 35 00:04:25,873 --> 00:04:28,292 The Chinese don't like carrots? Let's see how they like the stick. 36 00:04:28,417 --> 00:04:29,877 What might that look like? 37 00:04:30,002 --> 00:04:32,046 We could raise inspection rates on foodstuffs. 38 00:04:32,171 --> 00:04:34,799 - Hold them in ports till they rot. - How much of a raise? 39 00:04:34,923 --> 00:04:36,592 [woman] Twenty percent if we wanna draw blood. 40 00:04:36,718 --> 00:04:39,387 Bury the move with increased spot checks all the way around. 41 00:04:39,512 --> 00:04:41,723 These sort of tactics don't solve the immediate problem. 42 00:04:41,848 --> 00:04:43,599 People are paying triple the standard rate for electric. 43 00:04:43,726 --> 00:04:46,018 We'll hit a fivefold increase by August. 44 00:04:46,143 --> 00:04:48,771 What if you, Mr. President, by executive order, 45 00:04:48,896 --> 00:04:51,273 purchase samarium through a third party? 46 00:04:51,399 --> 00:04:54,652 Cut the Chinese out, force them to either raise their prices worldwide 47 00:04:54,777 --> 00:04:56,739 or lower them to keep direct flow with us. 48 00:04:56,863 --> 00:05:00,408 We stockpile samarium for defense purposes, of course, 49 00:05:00,533 --> 00:05:03,619 and quietly sell what we don't need to our friends in nuclear energy. 50 00:05:03,746 --> 00:05:06,873 - At a discount. - [woman] A subsidy for nuclear power? 51 00:05:06,997 --> 00:05:09,333 The richest of the rich? How's that gonna play? 52 00:05:09,457 --> 00:05:13,295 Dealing with a national crisis. We can't get sidetracked with public opinion. 53 00:05:13,421 --> 00:05:15,423 [woman] It would show China we're willing to wait this out. 54 00:05:15,548 --> 00:05:17,341 Do we have the resources? 55 00:05:17,465 --> 00:05:20,177 [man] I'd have to run the numbers, anticipate fluctuations, 56 00:05:20,302 --> 00:05:23,264 - consider different models-- - Your best guess. 57 00:05:23,389 --> 00:05:26,601 We do, for a moderate stockpile. 58 00:05:29,144 --> 00:05:31,564 All right. Draw up a request from the Defense Department. 59 00:05:31,689 --> 00:05:34,650 - Yes, sir. - Linda, draft the executive order. 60 00:05:34,776 --> 00:05:37,904 And, Cathy, make sure we have a third-party conduit to purchase the samarium. 61 00:05:38,028 --> 00:05:39,071 [Cathy] We'll go through India. 62 00:05:39,196 --> 00:05:40,823 That won't fly well with Pakistan. 63 00:05:40,947 --> 00:05:42,949 [Cathy] I'll alert them in advance. 64 00:05:43,075 --> 00:05:45,035 As long as they're in the loop, we'll be all right. 65 00:05:45,160 --> 00:05:50,332 - Not that we owe them any favors. - All right, let's get to work. 66 00:05:50,458 --> 00:05:52,794 [man] Come on, Betsy. Three additional counts under Section E? 67 00:05:52,919 --> 00:05:56,589 Three is low. It reflects a narrow interpretation of criminal intent. 68 00:05:56,714 --> 00:05:59,174 - Your client broke into a data center. - And what's the offer? 69 00:05:59,300 --> 00:06:01,260 - I'm not doing a plea. - Will you let me handle this? 70 00:06:01,385 --> 00:06:03,805 They don't want a trial. The questions I'll be raising, 71 00:06:03,930 --> 00:06:05,598 loud and clear, in open court... 72 00:06:05,723 --> 00:06:07,182 - [man] Lucas, please. - We have our own questions, Mr. Goodwin. 73 00:06:07,308 --> 00:06:09,143 For example, what were you doing with these? 74 00:06:09,268 --> 00:06:12,647 - I didn't take these. - They were in your apartment. 75 00:06:12,772 --> 00:06:14,148 [Lucas] Underwood took them. 76 00:06:14,273 --> 00:06:16,109 Do you really expect a jury to believe that? 77 00:06:16,233 --> 00:06:17,984 - He did. They were having an affair. - Are they gonna see them 78 00:06:18,111 --> 00:06:20,529 for what they are? Proof of your obsession with Ms. Barnes 79 00:06:20,655 --> 00:06:23,866 and the ludicrous conspiracy you have concocted to explain her death. 80 00:06:23,990 --> 00:06:25,618 [man] Tell us what you're offering. 81 00:06:25,743 --> 00:06:27,411 [woman] Client pleads to one count under Section E 82 00:06:27,536 --> 00:06:28,995 for breaking into a data center. One count for fraud 83 00:06:29,120 --> 00:06:31,122 for stealing a password from the Herald. 84 00:06:31,248 --> 00:06:33,793 Ten years under Section E, ten years for fraud, served concurrently. 85 00:06:33,918 --> 00:06:36,963 Eligible for parole in seven. 86 00:06:38,673 --> 00:06:41,550 I'd like to speak to my client alone. 87 00:06:41,676 --> 00:06:44,553 Cameras and recording equipment off, please. 88 00:06:46,639 --> 00:06:49,183 I'll introduce the president. Then he'll introduce you. 89 00:06:49,308 --> 00:06:51,602 If he's there, we can't mention the military. 90 00:06:51,727 --> 00:06:55,105 - Just the endemic problem nationwide. - Of course. I understand. 91 00:06:55,230 --> 00:06:57,442 Good. So we should go through these speeches 92 00:06:57,566 --> 00:06:59,527 - and make sure that there's nothing-- - [door opens] 93 00:06:59,652 --> 00:07:03,322 - Hi, Mrs. Underwood. - Hello, Christina. 94 00:07:03,448 --> 00:07:05,700 - Mrs. Walker, you asked for me? - We need to confirm 95 00:07:05,825 --> 00:07:07,660 whether the president's gonna make it to New Orleans. 96 00:07:07,785 --> 00:07:09,328 - [Christina] This Friday, correct? - [Mrs. Walker] Yes. 97 00:07:09,454 --> 00:07:10,997 But I know he had a cabinet meeting this morning, 98 00:07:11,163 --> 00:07:12,331 so I imagine... 99 00:07:12,455 --> 00:07:14,208 - I'll talk to Linda right away. - Thanks. 100 00:07:14,333 --> 00:07:15,960 [door closes] 101 00:07:16,084 --> 00:07:18,671 I know you want Garrett there, but with this energy crisis-- 102 00:07:18,796 --> 00:07:23,676 - No. It's not that. - What? 103 00:07:23,801 --> 00:07:26,595 - I shouldn't say anything. - Well, now you have to tell me. 104 00:07:28,848 --> 00:07:33,227 I've just never been very fond of her. Christina. 105 00:07:33,352 --> 00:07:35,772 - Why not? - Peter Russo. 106 00:07:35,897 --> 00:07:39,734 I just have a thing about women who sleep with their bosses. 107 00:07:39,859 --> 00:07:43,445 Anyway, I'm sure whatever they had was genuine. 108 00:07:43,571 --> 00:07:45,656 It's none of my business, 'cause if she's doing a good job, 109 00:07:45,782 --> 00:07:48,785 - that's all that matters, right? - Garrett seems to think she is. 110 00:07:48,910 --> 00:07:51,662 Then I should just keep my feelings to myself. 111 00:07:53,288 --> 00:07:55,499 So, if the president is not able to be there, 112 00:07:55,624 --> 00:07:59,045 that could be a silver lining for us. We won't have to hold back with the military. 113 00:07:59,169 --> 00:08:03,049 [man] Phone taps, video surveillance, 114 00:08:03,173 --> 00:08:06,844 premeditation, sustained intent. They've got you cold. 115 00:08:06,969 --> 00:08:09,013 If I plead out, that's it. No one hears the truth. 116 00:08:09,137 --> 00:08:11,306 You don't plead, no one will hear you, period. 117 00:08:11,432 --> 00:08:13,017 Not until you're in your seventies. 118 00:08:13,141 --> 00:08:14,518 Have you talked to Hammerschmidt yet? 119 00:08:14,643 --> 00:08:16,228 You're in no position to make demands. 120 00:08:16,353 --> 00:08:19,982 - It's not up to you. - All you'll do is piss them off. 121 00:08:20,942 --> 00:08:23,360 Look... 122 00:08:23,485 --> 00:08:27,448 We've got a good deal here. A great deal, considering what you did. 123 00:08:27,573 --> 00:08:30,118 You should take it before they change their mind. 124 00:08:30,242 --> 00:08:34,997 Tom Hammerschmidt. I talk to him or we're going to trial. 125 00:08:35,163 --> 00:08:36,624 [man] Raise your arms, please. 126 00:08:36,749 --> 00:08:38,960 [electronic crackling] 127 00:08:40,168 --> 00:08:42,128 [electronic squealing] 128 00:08:42,254 --> 00:08:43,547 [squealing] 129 00:08:43,672 --> 00:08:45,967 - You have something here? - My neck chain. 130 00:08:46,092 --> 00:08:49,887 - May I see it? - Really? I gotta take off my tie. 131 00:08:50,012 --> 00:08:52,640 I need to see it, sir. 132 00:08:58,062 --> 00:09:02,066 - You're a good Christian, Remy. - [chuckles] My mother's. 133 00:09:02,190 --> 00:09:05,277 - She was the good Christian. - Well, then you're just the good son. 134 00:09:05,402 --> 00:09:07,780 - Thank you, sir. - Hot out there, huh? 135 00:09:07,905 --> 00:09:09,740 Ninety-six according to my car. 136 00:09:09,865 --> 00:09:11,492 We had heat like that back in Gaffney, 137 00:09:11,617 --> 00:09:13,410 but we didn't know what air conditioning was, 138 00:09:13,535 --> 00:09:16,956 so we just accepted as fact that summer was meant to be miserable. 139 00:09:17,081 --> 00:09:19,207 - Neat or with water? - Just the water. 140 00:09:19,333 --> 00:09:22,670 You can hold the bourbon. We need to find a solution 141 00:09:22,795 --> 00:09:24,755 so that this one isn't miserable for 300 million people. 142 00:09:24,880 --> 00:09:26,882 I already have found a solution. 143 00:09:27,008 --> 00:09:28,884 Oh, please, Frank. A samarium subsidy? 144 00:09:29,010 --> 00:09:32,346 - Is that your skepticism or Raymond's? - Mine, anticipating his. 145 00:09:32,470 --> 00:09:36,183 So you haven't spoken to him yet. 146 00:09:36,308 --> 00:09:38,644 I want to offer him something he can agree to. 147 00:09:38,770 --> 00:09:41,897 - Well, he doesn't have much of a choice. - Why are you cornering him? 148 00:09:42,023 --> 00:09:44,608 I'm cutting the rate by half. I'd call that liberating him. 149 00:09:44,733 --> 00:09:46,193 You know that's not how he'll see it. 150 00:09:46,318 --> 00:09:47,653 This trade war is preventing the refinery 151 00:09:47,779 --> 00:09:49,488 from being approved in Beijing. 152 00:09:49,613 --> 00:09:52,616 His co-venture with Feng is not our highest priority right now. 153 00:09:52,741 --> 00:09:54,869 A rare earth refinery solves this crisis permanently. 154 00:09:54,994 --> 00:09:56,829 Three years from now. Not this summer. 155 00:09:56,954 --> 00:09:59,289 It's not just that. With the subsidy, he'll break even, at best. 156 00:09:59,414 --> 00:10:01,667 There's no point in doing business to hover between red and black. 157 00:10:01,791 --> 00:10:05,337 Raymond's profits are an even lower priority to me than his co-venture. 158 00:10:08,674 --> 00:10:11,010 Tell me what you're up to, Frank. 159 00:10:11,135 --> 00:10:13,303 There's nothing to gain by locking horns with Tusk. 160 00:10:13,428 --> 00:10:16,182 Ask your client. It's Tusk who's locking the horns. 161 00:10:16,306 --> 00:10:21,104 - He's not a man who likes conflict. - Neither am I. 162 00:10:23,106 --> 00:10:26,567 Then make the ask. Cause I know you don't care about the subsidy. 163 00:10:26,692 --> 00:10:28,194 This is about something bigger. 164 00:10:28,318 --> 00:10:30,445 I'm a good Christian, Remy, like your mother. 165 00:10:30,571 --> 00:10:33,281 I would tell you the truth if I wanted more. 166 00:10:33,407 --> 00:10:35,118 - You trying to send a message? - Perhaps. 167 00:10:35,242 --> 00:10:38,579 - Which is? - That stubbornness is far more costly 168 00:10:38,704 --> 00:10:42,917 - than obedience. - Thanks for the water. 169 00:10:45,377 --> 00:10:49,631 - You're on the wrong side, Remy. - Yeah, well, one of us sure is. 170 00:10:49,757 --> 00:10:51,759 And when the bumblebee flew home, 171 00:10:51,884 --> 00:10:54,803 all his friends were waiting with buckets of honey, right? 172 00:10:54,929 --> 00:11:00,184 And he's got his worm friend, and his mouse friend, and his spider friend, 173 00:11:00,308 --> 00:11:03,395 and his snail friend, and they all had tons of honey. 174 00:11:03,520 --> 00:11:04,939 - I like his feet. - [Rachel] And he looks happier now, right? 175 00:11:05,064 --> 00:11:07,066 - [children] Yeah! - [Rachel] Yeah? 176 00:11:07,191 --> 00:11:11,653 - They're funny, right? - So they all buzzed with happiness, 177 00:11:11,779 --> 00:11:15,824 because life is sweet when you spend it with your friends. 178 00:11:15,950 --> 00:11:19,954 Right? Can you all buzz your wings? Buzz your little wings. 179 00:11:20,079 --> 00:11:21,747 - Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz. - [children buzzing] 180 00:11:21,872 --> 00:11:24,332 [boy] I think it would make a fluttering noise, like... 181 00:11:24,457 --> 00:11:25,626 [making fluttering noise] 182 00:11:25,751 --> 00:11:28,587 - I don't know. - Your flutters. 183 00:11:39,014 --> 00:11:41,225 It's too hot out here for you to be doing this, Francis. 184 00:11:41,349 --> 00:11:43,102 I'm keeping hydrated. 185 00:11:45,229 --> 00:11:49,024 - That even regulation? - It's only half, 186 00:11:49,150 --> 00:11:54,696 but I don't want the press to see me practicing on the street. 187 00:11:54,822 --> 00:11:58,575 You remember when you threw out that first pitch in Greenville? 188 00:11:58,700 --> 00:12:00,828 I was wondering how long it was gonna take to bring that up. 189 00:12:00,953 --> 00:12:03,956 That wasn't even on national television. 190 00:12:04,081 --> 00:12:07,168 - Good luck. - [Frank] Thank you. 191 00:12:09,920 --> 00:12:13,841 - What happened in Greenville? - Oh, the Greenville Drive. 192 00:12:13,966 --> 00:12:16,510 Single A team for the Red Sox. 193 00:12:16,635 --> 00:12:19,345 It was a home game, I get on the mound... 194 00:12:19,471 --> 00:12:21,932 - You threw from the mound? - Well, I wanted to throw a real pitch. 195 00:12:22,057 --> 00:12:27,021 - Didn't make it. - Not even close. 196 00:12:27,146 --> 00:12:29,315 Halfway? 197 00:12:31,066 --> 00:12:33,527 Ball slipped out of my hand just before I released it. 198 00:12:33,652 --> 00:12:35,529 Went straight up in the air and hit me on top of the head. 199 00:12:35,654 --> 00:12:39,158 The whole stadium burst a gut laughing. 200 00:12:39,283 --> 00:12:43,787 - Comic relief pitcher. - Oh, that's very clever, Meechum. 201 00:12:43,912 --> 00:12:45,247 [shatters] 202 00:12:47,373 --> 00:12:51,503 - [whispers] Don't tell Claire. - [Claire] I heard that. 203 00:12:51,628 --> 00:12:54,882 - You're really good with them. - Nah. [laughing] 204 00:12:55,007 --> 00:12:57,176 Did you see Robbie, when they were finger-painting? 205 00:12:57,301 --> 00:12:59,928 He pulled down his pants and started painting himself blue. 206 00:13:00,054 --> 00:13:02,014 - No! - Yeah. I hope I got it all off. 207 00:13:02,138 --> 00:13:03,891 I'm sure Alex and Daria don't care. 208 00:13:04,016 --> 00:13:05,559 They let him run around naked all the time. 209 00:13:05,684 --> 00:13:08,270 Yeah, but probably not with his Smurf ass. 210 00:13:08,394 --> 00:13:10,022 Probably not. 211 00:13:10,147 --> 00:13:12,274 What do we want to do for dinner tonight? 212 00:13:12,398 --> 00:13:14,609 I've got some leftover chicken or we could order pizza. 213 00:13:14,735 --> 00:13:17,029 - Pizza. No dishes. - Yeah. 214 00:13:17,154 --> 00:13:18,322 [engine starts] 215 00:13:22,076 --> 00:13:27,206 I'm really sorry, I totally forgot I've got a friend picking me up tonight. 216 00:13:27,331 --> 00:13:28,790 - I completely blanked. - That's fine. 217 00:13:28,916 --> 00:13:31,877 - I'm really sorry. - Don't sweat it. 218 00:13:32,002 --> 00:13:37,341 - Is it your boyfriend? - No, no... just an old friend. 219 00:13:37,465 --> 00:13:42,679 - Can I meet him? - Um... He's... kinda shy. I don't... 220 00:13:42,804 --> 00:13:45,391 - ...know if he'd be up for... - Totally cool. Don't worry about it. 221 00:13:45,515 --> 00:13:50,271 - We'll just do dinner another night. - All right. 222 00:13:50,396 --> 00:13:53,232 - I'll see you tomorrow? - Yeah. You know where I'll be. 223 00:13:53,357 --> 00:13:55,567 - Yeah. - OK. 224 00:14:01,031 --> 00:14:04,576 - How long? - Couple of months. 225 00:14:04,701 --> 00:14:07,829 - Why didn't you tell me? - I can't go to church? 226 00:14:07,955 --> 00:14:10,790 Anywhere you interact with other people opens us up to risk. 227 00:14:10,916 --> 00:14:12,792 I'm just supposed to slave away at the fucking call center 228 00:14:12,918 --> 00:14:15,337 - and then lock myself in the apartment. - Don't get dramatic. 229 00:14:15,462 --> 00:14:19,674 I like the Fellowship, OK? There's nothing to worry about there. 230 00:14:19,799 --> 00:14:23,595 All it takes is one person's cousin to visit from Lynchburg. 231 00:14:23,720 --> 00:14:26,640 Someone you went to school with, or some client that you spent the night with. 232 00:14:26,765 --> 00:14:28,850 - Those guys would never end up here. - You don't know that. 233 00:14:28,976 --> 00:14:32,854 - Yeah, I do. - You ended up here, didn't you? 234 00:14:35,899 --> 00:14:38,152 - [mutters] - What? 235 00:14:38,277 --> 00:14:41,322 - I can't live like this. - Yes, you can. 236 00:14:41,447 --> 00:14:44,325 You're a strong girl. 237 00:14:50,705 --> 00:14:54,001 [man] That's it? That's everything? 238 00:14:54,125 --> 00:14:55,543 I know, you've heard it before. 239 00:14:55,669 --> 00:14:59,130 As a friend, Lucas, not as a reporter. 240 00:15:03,469 --> 00:15:06,096 Now I dig. 241 00:15:06,221 --> 00:15:09,599 I make the phone calls. I do the legwork. 242 00:15:11,018 --> 00:15:12,686 They treating you OK? 243 00:15:12,811 --> 00:15:14,771 - It's fine. - That's not what I asked. 244 00:15:14,896 --> 00:15:19,067 They're pushing the plea deal pretty hard. 245 00:15:19,193 --> 00:15:20,610 How seriously are you considering it? 246 00:15:20,735 --> 00:15:23,197 I want to see how this article impacts things. 247 00:15:23,322 --> 00:15:26,908 - What does your lawyer say? - He thinks that's a bad idea, 248 00:15:27,034 --> 00:15:29,077 that I should take the plea. 249 00:15:29,203 --> 00:15:32,622 - Maybe you should listen to him. - No. I want the article. 250 00:15:32,747 --> 00:15:35,959 - That I'm certain of. - All right. 251 00:15:36,084 --> 00:15:41,340 - I better get to it then. - Thank you. 252 00:15:41,464 --> 00:15:45,219 You need to know, I'm gonna treat this the way I would any other story. 253 00:15:45,344 --> 00:15:48,972 Whatever the facts bear. You might not like what I write. 254 00:15:49,097 --> 00:15:52,142 - I get that. - I'll let you read it first. 255 00:15:52,267 --> 00:15:54,311 - Then you can decide. - That's all I'm asking. 256 00:15:54,436 --> 00:15:57,564 Hang in there. 257 00:16:01,860 --> 00:16:03,945 [man grunting] 258 00:16:09,451 --> 00:16:14,164 Can you wipe this shit off? Please! 259 00:16:14,289 --> 00:16:16,083 And the other nuclear providers are on board? 260 00:16:16,208 --> 00:16:18,919 [Frank] Most. Except Raymond's company and a couple of others. 261 00:16:19,044 --> 00:16:20,628 Lakeport Nuclear, Wolf Springs. 262 00:16:20,754 --> 00:16:22,381 Now, I can't prove it, 263 00:16:22,506 --> 00:16:25,426 but I am absolutely sure they're colluding. 264 00:16:25,551 --> 00:16:28,136 Raymond wants to embarrass me. 265 00:16:28,262 --> 00:16:31,848 I offer a solution, nuclear lobby turns its back. 266 00:16:31,973 --> 00:16:34,017 He has a right to refuse, Mr. President. 267 00:16:34,142 --> 00:16:37,271 What he cannot do is manipulate the energy market. 268 00:16:37,396 --> 00:16:40,648 You want to put pressure on the distribution side. 269 00:16:40,774 --> 00:16:43,235 More than pressure. Ban vertical integration entirely. 270 00:16:43,360 --> 00:16:45,237 We don't have that regulatory power. 271 00:16:45,362 --> 00:16:48,198 We add an antitrust agreement to the emergency energy bill. 272 00:16:48,323 --> 00:16:50,033 We break up the regional supply 273 00:16:50,158 --> 00:16:53,537 and distribution monopolies like the Bell System. 274 00:16:53,661 --> 00:16:55,497 It'll be challenged immediately in the courts. 275 00:16:55,663 --> 00:16:59,501 We don't need it to pass, we just need to threaten it. 276 00:16:59,626 --> 00:17:01,420 See if he falls into line. 277 00:17:04,714 --> 00:17:08,093 Is there a way to do that without it making its way into the news? 278 00:17:08,218 --> 00:17:12,013 I don't want the world's wealthiest one percent on my phone sheet. 279 00:17:12,138 --> 00:17:16,977 There is absolutely a way to do that, sir. 280 00:17:19,313 --> 00:17:21,356 [upbeat Latin music playing] 281 00:17:22,857 --> 00:17:25,235 Here you go. 282 00:17:25,360 --> 00:17:28,989 - Crowded for a Tuesday night. - We keep it at 65 degrees. 283 00:17:29,114 --> 00:17:31,158 - And it's free. - If you call 18 bucks 284 00:17:31,283 --> 00:17:34,995 - for a vodka soda free. - Still cheaper than a Pepco bill. 285 00:17:35,120 --> 00:17:37,455 - Depends on how many you have. - You trying to get us drunk? 286 00:17:37,581 --> 00:17:40,458 - Drunker you are, bigger you tip. - [chuckles] 287 00:17:40,584 --> 00:17:44,004 I don't have to be drunk to appreciate good service. 288 00:17:44,129 --> 00:17:47,633 - I'll get your change. - No, you won't. 289 00:17:47,757 --> 00:17:52,095 - Thank you. - You're shameless. 290 00:17:52,220 --> 00:17:54,681 Makes me a good lobbyist. 291 00:17:54,806 --> 00:17:56,350 Cheers. 292 00:17:59,853 --> 00:18:03,731 So, Jackie... bold move, but it won't work. 293 00:18:03,857 --> 00:18:06,485 You know we can pass this amendment in a heartbeat. 294 00:18:06,610 --> 00:18:08,736 Maybe, but no one will comply. It'll get overturned. 295 00:18:08,862 --> 00:18:11,198 - Big fuss for nothing. - It might get overturned, 296 00:18:11,323 --> 00:18:14,409 - but it gets ink along the way. - One thing about Raymond Tusk 297 00:18:14,535 --> 00:18:16,578 is he doesn't give two bird shits about public opinion. 298 00:18:16,703 --> 00:18:19,540 - His stockholders do. - They'd jump in a pit of snakes 299 00:18:19,665 --> 00:18:21,583 and light themselves on fire if he gave the word. 300 00:18:21,708 --> 00:18:24,503 All I'm asking is that you convey our intentions. 301 00:18:24,628 --> 00:18:27,506 Why me? Frank could easily pick up the phone. 302 00:18:27,631 --> 00:18:29,466 You still call him Frank? 303 00:18:29,591 --> 00:18:33,136 Not to his face, which I try to keep to a minimum. 304 00:18:33,261 --> 00:18:35,180 Don't you appreciate having an ear in the White House? 305 00:18:35,305 --> 00:18:37,849 I would, if I had an ear. But lately all I've got is a mouth. 306 00:18:37,974 --> 00:18:42,437 [laughs] Yeah. He's not the best listener, is he? 307 00:18:42,563 --> 00:18:46,107 - Try working for him. - You were on his staff? 308 00:18:46,233 --> 00:18:49,570 Eight years. Press secretary. Before you joined Congress. 309 00:18:50,987 --> 00:18:52,030 That explains a lot. 310 00:18:52,155 --> 00:18:56,702 - Like what? - Like a lot. 311 00:18:56,827 --> 00:18:59,287 - I'll take that as an insult. - You should. 312 00:18:59,413 --> 00:19:01,540 [laughing] 313 00:19:02,708 --> 00:19:03,832 That's it? You abandoning me? 314 00:19:03,958 --> 00:19:05,210 No, I'm buying the next round. 315 00:19:05,335 --> 00:19:07,546 I can't accept gifts from lobbyists 316 00:19:07,671 --> 00:19:09,214 without reciprocating. 317 00:19:09,339 --> 00:19:11,466 Plus, I'm a good wingman. 318 00:19:11,592 --> 00:19:14,678 This gets you more face time with the barmaid. 319 00:19:20,684 --> 00:19:22,310 [car doors shut] 320 00:19:31,403 --> 00:19:33,196 You already got 'em ready? 321 00:19:33,321 --> 00:19:36,658 Your guys gave me the heads-up you were comin'. 322 00:19:36,783 --> 00:19:39,244 Well, I hope that they didn't wake you earlier than usual. 323 00:19:39,369 --> 00:19:43,957 Fuck, man, with this heat, I ain't sleepin' much anyway. 324 00:19:44,082 --> 00:19:46,834 - What? No AC at home? - I got a unit. 325 00:19:46,960 --> 00:19:49,337 I just don't wanna pay the damn bill. 326 00:19:49,462 --> 00:19:52,507 It's not too bad in here, all things considered. 327 00:19:52,633 --> 00:19:54,760 That's 'cause we in the shade. 328 00:19:54,884 --> 00:19:57,887 You get outside a couple hours from now on that pavement, 329 00:19:58,012 --> 00:20:00,390 fry your damn dick off from three feet below. 330 00:20:00,515 --> 00:20:02,142 [Frank] Must be bad over that grill. 331 00:20:02,267 --> 00:20:05,437 I can't tell the difference no more. 332 00:20:05,562 --> 00:20:07,939 I tell you what, though, 333 00:20:08,064 --> 00:20:11,693 stuff goes down 'round here when the mercury pop a hundred. 334 00:20:11,818 --> 00:20:16,698 Man who beat his wife at home will beat her right out on the street. 335 00:20:16,823 --> 00:20:19,451 - Brings out the animal in us? - That ain't no joke. 336 00:20:19,576 --> 00:20:23,413 What used to wake me up? Gunshots. 337 00:20:23,538 --> 00:20:27,668 Now you know what does it? People fuckin'. 338 00:20:27,792 --> 00:20:31,879 Moanin' and screamin' like goddamn cats in the alley. 339 00:20:32,005 --> 00:20:34,048 You know what they say, 340 00:20:34,174 --> 00:20:38,219 when you get hot and sweaty, it make you ripe and ready. 341 00:20:42,182 --> 00:20:45,977 - Hey. - [Jackie] Hey. 342 00:20:47,145 --> 00:20:52,693 - I drank too much. - We both did. 343 00:20:54,986 --> 00:20:58,072 - Last night didn't happen. - I know. 344 00:20:58,198 --> 00:21:01,868 When I walk out that door, it's business as usual. 345 00:21:01,993 --> 00:21:03,328 - No special treatment. - Don't worry. 346 00:21:03,453 --> 00:21:06,164 You won't need a restraining order. 347 00:21:10,377 --> 00:21:12,838 I'm surprised you didn't go for the waitress. 348 00:21:12,962 --> 00:21:15,549 - You're much sexier. - Yeah, OK. 349 00:21:15,674 --> 00:21:17,718 She works for tips. You run Congress. 350 00:21:17,843 --> 00:21:21,346 - Only half of it. - That's half more than she does. 351 00:21:21,471 --> 00:21:23,931 - So it's not my body. - [chuckles] 352 00:21:24,057 --> 00:21:28,269 - Those legs don't hurt. - You're so full of shit. 353 00:21:30,355 --> 00:21:35,360 OK. It's your voice. 354 00:21:35,485 --> 00:21:40,157 - My voice? - Mm-hm. It does something to me. 355 00:21:43,076 --> 00:21:44,952 Let me know what Tusk has to say. 356 00:21:48,206 --> 00:21:51,000 Business hasn't started yet. You haven't walked out that door yet. 357 00:21:51,793 --> 00:21:53,336 Watch me. 358 00:21:55,088 --> 00:21:59,384 [door opens, closes] 359 00:22:07,642 --> 00:22:08,852 [phone chimes] 360 00:22:20,363 --> 00:22:21,615 [phone dialing] 361 00:22:21,740 --> 00:22:24,325 Thank you, Jackie. 362 00:22:27,787 --> 00:22:29,205 We're going to the White House. 363 00:22:29,330 --> 00:22:32,041 Little John on the move. 364 00:22:33,919 --> 00:22:36,296 We raise the bet. We get FERC involved. 365 00:22:36,421 --> 00:22:38,298 - An investigation? - We don't need Congress 366 00:22:38,423 --> 00:22:40,425 - to activate the regulatory commission. - But a price-fixing review? 367 00:22:40,550 --> 00:22:43,136 - That would take months. - Again, it's the threat, 368 00:22:43,261 --> 00:22:45,012 - not the actuality. - He'll employ the same logic. 369 00:22:45,138 --> 00:22:46,806 Draw it out, fight back with appeals. 370 00:22:46,932 --> 00:22:49,768 But he'll have to divulge his accounting if FERC takes action. 371 00:22:49,893 --> 00:22:52,312 Now, no businessman wants to open up his books, 372 00:22:52,437 --> 00:22:54,898 especially one with $43 billion. 373 00:22:55,022 --> 00:22:59,026 This is getting out of hand, Frank. We shouldn't be duking it out with Raymond. 374 00:22:59,152 --> 00:23:01,529 - Maybe we should talk to him. - That's exactly what he wants. 375 00:23:01,655 --> 00:23:04,282 To force himself back into the mix. 376 00:23:04,407 --> 00:23:06,033 What's to be gained by shutting him out? 377 00:23:06,159 --> 00:23:08,578 The simple lesson that you cannot strong-arm 378 00:23:08,703 --> 00:23:11,665 the president of the United States. 379 00:23:13,166 --> 00:23:15,335 We can't devolve to a pissing contest. 380 00:23:15,460 --> 00:23:17,754 I'm gonna call Raymond. Invite him to Washington. 381 00:23:17,879 --> 00:23:19,756 He won't accept anything but total surrender. 382 00:23:19,881 --> 00:23:23,343 - I'm making the call. - Don't put yourself in that position. 383 00:23:23,468 --> 00:23:26,554 I know how to maintain the integrity of my office. 384 00:23:26,680 --> 00:23:31,100 - Thank you. - Thank you, Mr. President. 385 00:23:31,225 --> 00:23:34,521 Two minutes with the president and Tusk may be back in his good graces. 386 00:23:34,646 --> 00:23:37,941 I need to disrupt the nuptials and prevent a second marriage. 387 00:23:52,079 --> 00:23:55,750 - [door opens] - [footsteps approaching] 388 00:23:55,876 --> 00:23:57,502 - [Claire] Christina? - Good to see you. 389 00:23:57,627 --> 00:23:59,963 - Oh, please. - [both chuckling] 390 00:24:00,087 --> 00:24:03,008 - You look great. - Thank you. 391 00:24:03,132 --> 00:24:06,344 - How are things? - Great. 392 00:24:06,469 --> 00:24:09,764 Linda works me to the bone, but that's what I signed up for. 393 00:24:09,890 --> 00:24:12,266 Well, from what I've heard, you're doing a great job. 394 00:24:12,392 --> 00:24:14,019 Well, that's really nice to hear. 395 00:24:14,143 --> 00:24:17,062 Look, I wanted to talk to you about Tricia. 396 00:24:17,188 --> 00:24:21,818 I'm sure you've noticed that she's still sort of adjusting to her role. 397 00:24:21,943 --> 00:24:25,321 You mean her... confidence. 398 00:24:25,446 --> 00:24:27,824 I think it would be great if you reached out to her. 399 00:24:27,949 --> 00:24:31,912 Just let her know that you're there if there's anything she needs. 400 00:24:32,037 --> 00:24:34,789 I don't really know her that well. I mean, we've met, but I... 401 00:24:34,915 --> 00:24:37,375 That's OK. Maybe just tell her 402 00:24:37,499 --> 00:24:39,126 that you enjoy working for the president, 403 00:24:39,252 --> 00:24:44,215 and you're there to be of help to her in any way you can. 404 00:24:44,340 --> 00:24:46,133 You don't think that's a little, I don't know, brash? 405 00:24:46,259 --> 00:24:49,554 - How? - For me to just approach her like that? 406 00:24:49,679 --> 00:24:51,765 No. Not at all. 407 00:25:39,771 --> 00:25:43,441 [woman] You've reached the Skorsky residence. Leave a message after the beep. 408 00:25:43,566 --> 00:25:46,987 Tom Hammerschmidt again. I'm still trying to reach Janine. 409 00:25:47,112 --> 00:25:50,490 Still important. Thank you. 410 00:25:55,244 --> 00:25:57,831 [Doug] Hammerschmidt's been calling our press office all day. 411 00:25:57,956 --> 00:26:00,291 I don't want a story to come out any more than you do. 412 00:26:00,416 --> 00:26:02,167 We lose a major asset if it does. 413 00:26:02,293 --> 00:26:03,962 Can you squash it for security reasons? 414 00:26:04,087 --> 00:26:06,798 Not once it's been shared with the press. First Amendment crap. 415 00:26:06,923 --> 00:26:12,219 Ward isn't making things any easier. She wants a notch in her belt. 416 00:26:12,345 --> 00:26:14,430 We're giving her one. 417 00:26:14,555 --> 00:26:17,558 Not Goodwin. She wants Orsay. 418 00:26:17,684 --> 00:26:19,978 Most-wanted list for six years. 419 00:26:21,938 --> 00:26:23,731 I'll handle Hammerschmidt. 420 00:26:23,857 --> 00:26:26,442 You need to make sure Goodwin takes the plea. 421 00:26:26,567 --> 00:26:29,070 If 35 with no parole doesn't scare the piss out of him, 422 00:26:29,195 --> 00:26:32,115 - I don't know what will. - Then don't try to scare him. 423 00:26:33,407 --> 00:26:36,202 Remove hope from the equation. 424 00:26:38,538 --> 00:26:41,833 I tried to keep this contained. 425 00:26:41,958 --> 00:26:46,462 I didn't anticipate Hammerschmidt. 426 00:26:46,587 --> 00:26:50,507 - [Frank] Is Ms. Skorsky cooperating with him? - He's called her. 427 00:26:50,633 --> 00:26:54,054 My guy at the bureau says they haven't actually spoken. 428 00:26:54,179 --> 00:26:56,973 At least not on the phone. 429 00:26:57,098 --> 00:26:59,559 - If this goes to court-- - That won't happen, sir. 430 00:26:59,684 --> 00:27:01,435 It will if he publishes. 431 00:27:01,561 --> 00:27:05,314 I'm bringing this to you because I can't control Hammerschmidt. 432 00:27:05,439 --> 00:27:07,692 I don't know what to do. 433 00:27:11,654 --> 00:27:16,367 We need to invite a full-frontal attack. Then hold the line. 434 00:27:16,492 --> 00:27:20,955 - You want to speak to him? - Face-to-face. Just the two of us. 435 00:27:21,081 --> 00:27:24,751 - I don't think that's a good idea, sir. - You have a better idea? 436 00:27:26,711 --> 00:27:28,755 - No, sir. - We can't avoid the battle, 437 00:27:28,880 --> 00:27:30,882 but we can choose the battlefield. 438 00:27:31,007 --> 00:27:34,301 Set up a meeting at the White House. We'll intimidate him with formality. 439 00:27:34,427 --> 00:27:36,345 Yes, sir. 440 00:27:38,765 --> 00:27:40,725 Mr. Vice President? 441 00:27:40,849 --> 00:27:43,603 I know you don't have patience for apologies, 442 00:27:43,728 --> 00:27:45,438 but I'm sorry if I've let you down in any way. 443 00:27:45,563 --> 00:27:47,899 Let's concentrate on what's in front of us. 444 00:27:48,024 --> 00:27:49,442 I'll let you know when I have a time set up. 445 00:27:49,567 --> 00:27:52,403 - As soon as possible. - Yes, sir. 446 00:27:55,240 --> 00:27:56,449 [door closes] 447 00:28:09,003 --> 00:28:12,339 So this is a sort of outline to the larger piece? 448 00:28:12,465 --> 00:28:15,135 With questions on the next page. 449 00:28:27,521 --> 00:28:30,357 - We're off the record? - Yes, off the record. 450 00:28:30,484 --> 00:28:33,527 Now, Tom, I know that you care about this young man, 451 00:28:33,653 --> 00:28:35,696 and I respect you as a journalist, but these questions? 452 00:28:35,822 --> 00:28:40,076 Why don't you just ask me when I stopped strangling people's pets. 453 00:28:40,201 --> 00:28:41,661 Sir, the death of Congressman Russo-- 454 00:28:41,786 --> 00:28:44,538 You mean my friend, Peter Russo, 455 00:28:44,664 --> 00:28:47,959 whose suicide left two small children with no father. 456 00:28:48,084 --> 00:28:51,254 - No, I will not answer questions about that. - [phone beeps] 457 00:28:52,130 --> 00:28:53,756 Yes? 458 00:28:53,881 --> 00:28:57,426 I'm aware of that. No, tell her I'll call her right back. 459 00:28:57,551 --> 00:29:00,054 Two minutes. Secretary Durant. 460 00:29:00,180 --> 00:29:02,556 - I can wait outside-- - No, let's finish. 461 00:29:02,682 --> 00:29:07,312 Now, if you decide to print any of this, 462 00:29:07,436 --> 00:29:09,897 assuming you find an outlet that's willing to, then yes, 463 00:29:10,023 --> 00:29:12,733 it might cause me a headache for a day. 464 00:29:12,859 --> 00:29:14,194 But I will not engage. 465 00:29:14,319 --> 00:29:16,279 And I think it will only prove to highlight 466 00:29:16,403 --> 00:29:18,198 how ridiculous Mr. Goodwin's claims are. 467 00:29:18,323 --> 00:29:21,450 I pity him. I truly do. I think he needs help. 468 00:29:21,575 --> 00:29:24,037 I've interviewed many mentally ill people. He's not one of them. 469 00:29:24,162 --> 00:29:27,414 Well, I would suggest that you read your own article again. 470 00:29:27,540 --> 00:29:29,709 He's distressed. There's a difference. 471 00:29:29,833 --> 00:29:33,087 Look, I understand. It must be a terrible blow to see him in prison, 472 00:29:33,213 --> 00:29:35,340 - but Tom-- - Rachel Posner exists. 473 00:29:35,464 --> 00:29:39,468 I haven't been able to find her, but I've proven she's not a fantasy. 474 00:29:39,593 --> 00:29:41,888 The same goes for Roy Kapeniak. These people were born. 475 00:29:42,013 --> 00:29:44,182 They have Social Security numbers, past addresses. 476 00:29:44,307 --> 00:29:47,852 So does everyone from California to Maine. Have I conspired with all of them? 477 00:29:47,977 --> 00:29:51,564 You have to admit there are some troubling details regarding the DUI. 478 00:29:51,689 --> 00:29:54,608 You know, people say the same thing about Area 51. 479 00:29:54,734 --> 00:29:57,111 You can conjure up little gray men if you really want to. 480 00:29:57,237 --> 00:30:02,950 - Did you kill Peter Russo? - Tom, you're embarrassing yourself. 481 00:30:03,076 --> 00:30:04,911 Did you kill Zoe Barnes? 482 00:30:05,036 --> 00:30:07,372 I've given you more time than this nonsense deserves. 483 00:30:07,496 --> 00:30:09,832 - I have to ask these questions. - The only question I would ask is: 484 00:30:09,957 --> 00:30:12,335 does this sort of article hurt or help Mr. Goodwin? 485 00:30:12,459 --> 00:30:16,214 You have to do what you think is right. But I hope you can understand 486 00:30:16,339 --> 00:30:19,217 if I don't demean myself by taking any of it seriously. 487 00:30:19,342 --> 00:30:21,928 I appreciate your time, Mr. Vice President. 488 00:30:37,902 --> 00:30:41,697 - How'd it go? - I did my part. Now put it to bed, Doug. 489 00:30:41,822 --> 00:30:43,824 I won't submit myself to this sort of exposure again. 490 00:30:43,950 --> 00:30:46,286 - Yes, sir. - Has Tusk met with the president yet? 491 00:30:46,411 --> 00:30:48,704 - Linda said they're meeting at 4:30. - Call Remy. 492 00:30:48,829 --> 00:30:51,291 Make sure he doesn't get on his plane before I see him. 493 00:30:51,416 --> 00:30:52,833 I'm on it. 494 00:30:52,959 --> 00:30:57,046 [door opens, closes] 495 00:31:07,432 --> 00:31:09,976 Oh, Mrs. Walker? 496 00:31:10,101 --> 00:31:13,438 I just wanted to say how rewarding it's been working here in the West Wing. 497 00:31:13,562 --> 00:31:16,023 And I'm so proud to be working for your husband. 498 00:31:16,149 --> 00:31:20,528 Thank you. I know he appreciates all your hard work. 499 00:31:20,653 --> 00:31:23,114 Well, now that I'm working so closely with him, 500 00:31:23,239 --> 00:31:25,199 if there's anything I can do for you, 501 00:31:25,325 --> 00:31:29,578 anything that would make yours or his life easier... 502 00:31:29,703 --> 00:31:33,666 - Just keep doing what you're doing. - Truly, anything. 503 00:31:33,791 --> 00:31:38,421 I want you to know you can rely on me. Both of you. 504 00:31:38,544 --> 00:31:42,049 I know that. Thank you, Christina. 505 00:31:42,175 --> 00:31:44,093 Thanks, Mrs. Walker. 506 00:31:51,557 --> 00:31:54,312 - Oh, here. Let me. - Oh, it's just my hands... 507 00:31:54,437 --> 00:31:57,773 - Are they bothering you? - Yeah, probably gonna get rain tonight. 508 00:31:57,898 --> 00:32:00,193 - [knocking on door] - I'll get it. 509 00:32:00,318 --> 00:32:03,863 Um, no, just keep the broth moving. 510 00:32:08,284 --> 00:32:11,537 Agent Green, FBI. Do you have a moment, Ms. Skorsky? 511 00:32:11,662 --> 00:32:13,622 - Yeah, I... - May we come in? 512 00:32:13,747 --> 00:32:17,001 I just need to turn the stove off. 513 00:32:18,961 --> 00:32:20,754 - Stay in here, Mom. - Who is it? 514 00:32:20,880 --> 00:32:23,299 Just stay in here. 515 00:32:26,427 --> 00:32:27,887 Only that once? 516 00:32:28,012 --> 00:32:30,180 And I haven't seen him since, or returned his calls. 517 00:32:30,306 --> 00:32:33,851 - How many times has he tried to call you? - I don't know. 518 00:32:33,976 --> 00:32:38,398 Eight or nine times, maybe. And then he stopped after a while. 519 00:32:38,523 --> 00:32:42,026 Did he mention anything about Heronymous Bot or Gavin Orsay? 520 00:32:42,151 --> 00:32:44,529 You know, I think I should talk to a lawyer. 521 00:32:44,653 --> 00:32:47,198 Right now you're not suspected of being an accomplice. 522 00:32:47,323 --> 00:32:50,243 If you call a lawyer, we might have to reconsider. 523 00:32:53,204 --> 00:32:57,041 - He mentioned some hacker. - Heronymous. 524 00:32:57,166 --> 00:32:59,085 I told him I thought it was a bad idea to contact him. 525 00:32:59,210 --> 00:33:02,755 - Are you aware of what he's claiming? - No. 526 00:33:02,880 --> 00:33:04,673 That you and he were working together. 527 00:33:04,798 --> 00:33:07,427 That you believe in this conspiracy theory. 528 00:33:07,552 --> 00:33:12,181 That it was you who received explicit photos of Ms. Barnes. 529 00:33:12,306 --> 00:33:14,475 Is any of that true? 530 00:33:20,106 --> 00:33:21,982 We need you to come back to DC with us 531 00:33:22,108 --> 00:33:25,819 and sign this statement in the presence of the US attorney. 532 00:33:27,738 --> 00:33:30,450 - You want me to call him a liar. - Isn't he? 533 00:33:30,575 --> 00:33:32,034 I can't do that to him. 534 00:33:32,159 --> 00:33:34,828 We also need you to speak with Tom Hammerschmidt. 535 00:33:34,954 --> 00:33:37,164 You know what, please, can you just keep me out of this? 536 00:33:37,290 --> 00:33:39,250 I had nothing to do with the hacker or the-- 537 00:33:39,375 --> 00:33:41,001 [man] Ms. Skorsky, we want to believe you. 538 00:33:41,127 --> 00:33:43,837 And we will, if you put all of it in writing. 539 00:33:43,963 --> 00:33:48,175 He's not a criminal. You're going after the wrong person. 540 00:33:48,301 --> 00:33:50,595 And if you think that you can intimidate me, 541 00:33:50,719 --> 00:33:54,515 harass me like this in my own home, I will file a formal complaint. 542 00:33:54,640 --> 00:33:57,101 You're starting to sound an awful lot like him. 543 00:33:59,019 --> 00:34:03,150 You can't arrest me. I haven't done anything. 544 00:34:03,274 --> 00:34:05,109 I'd like you to leave. 545 00:34:05,234 --> 00:34:07,903 I have a right to legal counsel and you haven't presented a warrant. 546 00:34:08,028 --> 00:34:12,950 We can arrest you, Ms. Skorsky, for abetting an act of cyberterrorism. 547 00:34:14,118 --> 00:34:15,786 Who's going to take care of your mother 548 00:34:15,911 --> 00:34:20,165 while you're spending the next three years in courtrooms? 549 00:34:20,291 --> 00:34:22,960 Would you please raise your arms? 550 00:34:23,085 --> 00:34:25,087 - [Frank] No, Meechum. - Sir. 551 00:34:25,212 --> 00:34:26,380 Meechum. 552 00:34:26,506 --> 00:34:27,507 I know you don't want to shake my hand, 553 00:34:27,632 --> 00:34:29,592 so we'll just skip that part. 554 00:34:31,218 --> 00:34:33,513 The president didn't mention anything about it. 555 00:34:33,638 --> 00:34:36,849 Why would he? Better to catch you off guard. 556 00:34:36,974 --> 00:34:42,396 - Then why would you? - So we can avoid unnecessary conflict. 557 00:34:42,522 --> 00:34:45,024 Garrett's not a good liar. 558 00:34:45,149 --> 00:34:49,488 The gift of a good liar is making people think you lack a talent for lying. 559 00:34:49,612 --> 00:34:55,201 I know him far better than you, and so I know what talents he has and lacks. 560 00:34:55,326 --> 00:34:57,870 But let's assume he did lie. 561 00:34:57,995 --> 00:35:02,249 I'm not intimidated by a FERC investigation. 562 00:35:02,375 --> 00:35:05,670 You'd have grid overload and brownouts before you could even get a hearing. 563 00:35:05,794 --> 00:35:08,172 You are deliberately keeping electric prices at inflated rates, 564 00:35:08,297 --> 00:35:10,633 - which is illegal. - No. 565 00:35:10,757 --> 00:35:15,762 - I'm responding to the free market. - A regulated free market. 566 00:35:16,722 --> 00:35:18,224 Why are you doing this, Frank? 567 00:35:18,349 --> 00:35:22,186 Remy asked me the same thing. 568 00:35:22,311 --> 00:35:25,565 - You're making this about me. - This isn't personal, Raymond. 569 00:35:25,690 --> 00:35:28,734 The integrity of our energy markets is my only concern. 570 00:35:28,859 --> 00:35:31,862 Of course it's personal. I asked you, personally, 571 00:35:31,987 --> 00:35:34,240 to convince Garrett to pull back from China. 572 00:35:34,365 --> 00:35:36,909 You personally chose not to. 573 00:35:37,034 --> 00:35:39,161 You personally sabotaged the summit. 574 00:35:39,286 --> 00:35:41,372 - I have never once in my career... - You personally advised... 575 00:35:41,497 --> 00:35:44,584 - ...allowed personal... - ...to push me up against the wall. 576 00:35:44,709 --> 00:35:48,421 Do not try and spin me, Frank! I am too old to tango! 577 00:35:48,546 --> 00:35:51,840 Then I'll be blunt. Accept the subsidies or deal with FERC. 578 00:35:51,965 --> 00:35:53,551 There is no third way here. 579 00:35:53,676 --> 00:35:57,263 Are you intentionally trying to destroy the president? 580 00:35:57,388 --> 00:36:02,184 I'm trying to protect the president... from you. 581 00:36:04,562 --> 00:36:06,689 This is about the secretary of state nomination, isn't it? 582 00:36:06,813 --> 00:36:10,276 I'm the vice president now. I don't cry over what happened in kindergarten. 583 00:36:10,401 --> 00:36:12,819 You're vice president because I vouched for you. 584 00:36:12,945 --> 00:36:17,157 Because you had no other options. Political necessity. 585 00:36:19,368 --> 00:36:23,956 - You have 24 hours to decide. - I'll show myself out. 586 00:36:28,586 --> 00:36:30,212 Hello. 587 00:36:30,337 --> 00:36:34,258 [Frank] Raymond, this is Claire. 588 00:36:34,383 --> 00:36:37,136 Mrs. Underwood, it is an honor. 589 00:36:37,261 --> 00:36:42,808 Jean... my wife, has been very taken with your recent efforts. 590 00:36:42,933 --> 00:36:44,310 Well, I'd like to meet her one day. 591 00:36:44,435 --> 00:36:46,228 She would very much like that, I'm sure. 592 00:36:46,353 --> 00:36:49,774 - And what about you? - I'm sorry? 593 00:36:49,898 --> 00:36:51,858 What are your thoughts about our recent efforts? 594 00:36:51,984 --> 00:36:54,945 Oh. I am in favor of anything 595 00:36:55,070 --> 00:36:58,658 that prevents unnecessary violence. 596 00:36:58,783 --> 00:37:00,909 It's nice to meet you, Mrs. Underwood. 597 00:37:01,034 --> 00:37:05,790 And good luck with that first pitch tonight, Mr. Vice President. 598 00:37:05,914 --> 00:37:09,335 Make it to the plate this time. 599 00:37:09,460 --> 00:37:10,670 Ma'am. 600 00:37:12,129 --> 00:37:18,177 [woman] ♪ Gave proof through the night ♪ 601 00:37:18,302 --> 00:37:24,266 ♪ That our flag was still there ♪ 602 00:37:24,391 --> 00:37:30,856 ♪ Oh, say does that star-spangled...♪ 603 00:37:30,981 --> 00:37:34,234 - This Kevlar is cooking me. - We have to use it, sir. 604 00:37:34,360 --> 00:37:37,154 Well, I didn't practice with it. Now I can hardly rotate my arm. 605 00:37:37,279 --> 00:37:39,114 I should have mentioned it. I apologize. 606 00:37:39,239 --> 00:37:41,408 If this ball doesn't make it over the plate, it's your ass. 607 00:37:41,534 --> 00:37:45,412 And what are you doing here? Don't you have things to do? 608 00:37:45,538 --> 00:37:47,831 Never been to Camden Yards. 609 00:37:48,915 --> 00:37:54,254 ♪ And the home of the ♪ 610 00:37:54,380 --> 00:38:01,053 - ♪ Brave ♪ - [crowd cheering] 611 00:38:01,178 --> 00:38:04,973 Ladies and gentlemen, here to throw out the first pitch tonight, 612 00:38:05,098 --> 00:38:09,019 we are honored to introduce the vice president of the United States, 613 00:38:09,144 --> 00:38:13,940 - Frank Underwood! - [crowd cheering] 614 00:38:21,490 --> 00:38:24,410 Boss, boss. Use his ball. 615 00:38:31,124 --> 00:38:34,002 Thank you very much. Where's the mascot? There you are. 616 00:38:34,127 --> 00:38:35,629 Pleasure. 617 00:38:35,755 --> 00:38:38,090 Beautiful job. 618 00:38:38,215 --> 00:38:42,428 Good evening. Now, I know it's a hot night and you all want to get to the baseball. 619 00:38:42,553 --> 00:38:47,474 So as soon as I throw this sucker, grab a drink, enjoy the game, 620 00:38:47,600 --> 00:38:49,351 and best of luck to both teams. 621 00:38:49,476 --> 00:38:52,688 Ah, scratch that. We're at Camden Yards. 622 00:38:52,813 --> 00:38:55,816 - Go Orioles! - [cheering] 623 00:39:22,802 --> 00:39:25,345 [crowd murmuring] 624 00:39:31,184 --> 00:39:33,604 [man] Let's go, sir. We've gotta move! 625 00:39:38,358 --> 00:39:41,737 - [man] Got him. We're on the move. - [indistinct chattering] 626 00:39:43,614 --> 00:39:45,699 [Walker] I'm told the distribution line that controls the pinch point 627 00:39:45,826 --> 00:39:48,243 caused the outages. BAPCO, one of your companies. 628 00:39:48,368 --> 00:39:50,496 [Tusk] Yes, sir. There was a capacity issue. 629 00:39:50,621 --> 00:39:52,706 We're working as quickly as we can to resolve it. 630 00:39:52,831 --> 00:39:54,249 I've got three governors calling, 631 00:39:54,374 --> 00:39:55,876 hospitals on emergency power, 632 00:39:56,001 --> 00:39:57,002 so quickly better mean quickly. 633 00:39:57,127 --> 00:39:58,796 The latest estimate I got 634 00:39:58,921 --> 00:40:00,546 was two to three hours, maybe sooner. 635 00:40:00,673 --> 00:40:02,925 Raymond, was this intentional? 636 00:40:03,049 --> 00:40:08,889 Sir, I know you don't hold me in the highest regard at the moment, 637 00:40:09,014 --> 00:40:11,557 but I am alarmed 638 00:40:11,684 --> 00:40:13,894 that you could even entertain such a thought. 639 00:40:14,019 --> 00:40:17,564 [Walker] Well, the timing makes coincidence hard to swallow. 640 00:40:17,690 --> 00:40:21,777 [sighs] There is a heat wave. That always pushes the grid to its limits. 641 00:40:21,902 --> 00:40:24,947 Let's get the people out of the dark. Updates every 30 minutes on your progress. 642 00:40:25,071 --> 00:40:30,995 I should inform you, sir, that I may need to take two of my plants offline tomorrow, 643 00:40:31,119 --> 00:40:34,289 - for unscheduled maintenance. - Why? Which ones? 644 00:40:34,414 --> 00:40:36,041 Georgia and Tennessee. 645 00:40:36,166 --> 00:40:38,418 This blackout has put a great deal of stress on them. 646 00:40:38,544 --> 00:40:43,507 My engineers are concerned about the seals on the fuel rods. 647 00:40:43,632 --> 00:40:45,926 So we're looking at outages on the Southeast grid, too? 648 00:40:46,051 --> 00:40:48,512 - Could be, for a few days. - That's unacceptable. 649 00:40:48,637 --> 00:40:51,348 Safety comes first. We don't want an accident. 650 00:40:51,473 --> 00:40:55,060 - Let's get a full report to Linda ASAP. - Yes, sir. 651 00:40:55,186 --> 00:40:56,687 Thank you, sir. 652 00:40:58,856 --> 00:41:01,149 - He's toying with you. - This could be a legitimate safety issue. 653 00:41:01,274 --> 00:41:04,152 He wants a seat back at the table. Those plants are fine. 654 00:41:04,277 --> 00:41:06,112 Why is he doing this? We've had our differences, 655 00:41:06,238 --> 00:41:07,781 but something drastic like this? 656 00:41:07,907 --> 00:41:11,827 Well, I did tell him about the possible FERC action. 657 00:41:11,952 --> 00:41:15,163 - [Walker] You did what? - He called me, I answered the call. 658 00:41:15,288 --> 00:41:16,498 Why didn't you inform me immediately? 659 00:41:16,623 --> 00:41:18,584 He told me you had a productive talk, 660 00:41:18,709 --> 00:41:20,544 that he was on board with the subsidy. 661 00:41:20,669 --> 00:41:22,963 I assumed everything was fine. 662 00:41:23,088 --> 00:41:25,674 He was proposing renewed trade talks. We didn't talk about subsidy at all. 663 00:41:25,799 --> 00:41:29,011 [Frank] He's playing both of us then. 664 00:41:29,135 --> 00:41:31,388 If he told you he was on board, why'd you bring up FERC? 665 00:41:31,513 --> 00:41:34,892 I told him I was relieved, that we could've taken action if he didn't comply. 666 00:41:35,017 --> 00:41:37,061 You think he's fishing, to see what our next move might be? 667 00:41:37,185 --> 00:41:41,524 I think so, sir. I mean, he is lying about those two plants in the South. 668 00:41:41,648 --> 00:41:43,609 But we can't guess. We have to be certain. 669 00:41:43,734 --> 00:41:46,152 Do you want Raymond Tusk to assess that risk, 670 00:41:46,278 --> 00:41:47,947 or the United States government? 671 00:41:48,072 --> 00:41:49,990 Are you suggesting we take over his facilities? 672 00:41:50,115 --> 00:41:51,742 There is precedent there. 673 00:41:51,867 --> 00:41:54,787 Woodrow Wilson did it with the railroads for three full years. 674 00:41:54,912 --> 00:41:56,371 [Linda] In a time of war. 675 00:41:56,496 --> 00:41:59,792 In a time of emergency, which is what this is. 676 00:41:59,917 --> 00:42:04,004 The country needs a leader, Mr. President. Give them one. 677 00:42:04,129 --> 00:42:07,257 Do not bend to Raymond Tusk. 678 00:42:16,600 --> 00:42:18,602 [Lucas] I'm done. 679 00:42:21,647 --> 00:42:23,983 - I said you might not like it. - It makes me seem crazy. 680 00:42:24,108 --> 00:42:27,027 This is the most toned-down version. 681 00:42:27,152 --> 00:42:31,197 I tried to be as kind as I could without being biased. 682 00:42:31,323 --> 00:42:33,868 I don't think you want this going out into the world. 683 00:42:33,993 --> 00:42:36,036 Can I talk to Janine? 684 00:42:45,170 --> 00:42:46,421 Tell him to go. 685 00:42:52,344 --> 00:42:54,513 He wants you to leave. 686 00:43:02,521 --> 00:43:04,523 - You lied. - Luca-- 687 00:43:04,648 --> 00:43:06,525 You lied to Tom. You lied to the US attorney. 688 00:43:06,650 --> 00:43:07,651 I didn't know what else to do. 689 00:43:07,776 --> 00:43:08,944 Tell the truth. 690 00:43:11,197 --> 00:43:12,447 They'll arrest me. 691 00:43:12,572 --> 00:43:14,574 They'll discredit everything I say. 692 00:43:14,700 --> 00:43:17,577 And nobody is going to believe me more than they believe you. 693 00:43:17,703 --> 00:43:20,455 But we can get the story out there. Get people asking questions. 694 00:43:20,580 --> 00:43:25,460 No. It'll just look like two crazy people instead of one. 695 00:43:28,254 --> 00:43:30,674 So you're saving yourself. 696 00:43:30,799 --> 00:43:33,802 I'm trying to save the both of us. 697 00:43:37,097 --> 00:43:40,475 Please. Take the plea. 698 00:43:40,600 --> 00:43:43,228 - I'm not guilty. - You are. 699 00:43:43,353 --> 00:43:46,481 You committed a crime. Multiple crimes. 700 00:43:46,606 --> 00:43:49,275 - Not murder. - [sighs] 701 00:43:50,694 --> 00:43:56,158 Take the plea. Be good. Get out early. 702 00:43:58,660 --> 00:44:01,454 Everybody... everybody's fucked me. 703 00:44:01,580 --> 00:44:05,042 If I was trying to fuck you, I wouldn't be here. 704 00:44:06,542 --> 00:44:09,213 He's gonna get away with it, isn't he? 705 00:44:12,758 --> 00:44:14,801 Yes. 706 00:44:15,677 --> 00:44:17,637 He is. 707 00:44:24,477 --> 00:44:27,272 [blues playing] 708 00:44:27,397 --> 00:44:30,776 - I'll take an iced tea if you have any. - We don't. 709 00:44:34,905 --> 00:44:38,575 I wish I didn't have to keep coming through back doors like this. 710 00:44:38,700 --> 00:44:41,453 Well, we wouldn't want our friends in the fourth estate 711 00:44:41,578 --> 00:44:44,123 to know you were here, would we? Especially since you've gone 712 00:44:44,248 --> 00:44:49,044 to such lengths to remain above the fray of politics. 713 00:44:49,169 --> 00:44:51,713 You can't seize the plants, Frank. 714 00:44:51,838 --> 00:44:53,590 We haven't seized anything yet. 715 00:44:53,715 --> 00:44:56,468 We're ready to, but we won't... if you cooperate. 716 00:44:56,593 --> 00:44:59,096 - It's illegal. - It's not. You know that. 717 00:44:59,221 --> 00:45:03,100 The president can issue an executive order in times of emergency. 718 00:45:03,225 --> 00:45:06,478 - I'll fight it in court. - Which will take even longer than a FERC investigation would. 719 00:45:06,603 --> 00:45:10,649 And in the meantime, you make nothing from those plants. 720 00:45:10,774 --> 00:45:14,861 We agreed, right here in this room, 721 00:45:14,987 --> 00:45:17,990 we agreed to work together. We agreed as men of our word. 722 00:45:18,115 --> 00:45:20,784 And I held up my end of that bargain until you abandoned me-- 723 00:45:20,909 --> 00:45:22,619 I sent Remy to help you. 724 00:45:22,744 --> 00:45:25,164 After I got it passed through the Senate, with no help from you. 725 00:45:25,289 --> 00:45:26,999 I had to protect my relationship with the president. 726 00:45:27,124 --> 00:45:29,793 And then you tried to use me during the summit in Spotsylvania. 727 00:45:29,918 --> 00:45:34,047 I was not put on this earth to be your best friend, 728 00:45:34,173 --> 00:45:37,884 or to share every piece of information I have with you. 729 00:45:38,010 --> 00:45:42,931 We agreed to a mutually beneficial partnership, 730 00:45:43,056 --> 00:45:44,348 that's all. 731 00:45:46,226 --> 00:45:49,562 Yes, and what's become very clear to me 732 00:45:49,688 --> 00:45:52,899 is that I benefit in no way from this partnership. 733 00:45:53,025 --> 00:45:54,901 Let's not pretend to be naive. 734 00:45:55,027 --> 00:45:59,072 We both respect self-interest above all else. 735 00:45:59,198 --> 00:46:05,787 Our versions of that no longer align. 736 00:46:05,912 --> 00:46:11,126 You are on the verge of making an irreversible mistake, Mr. Vice President. 737 00:46:11,251 --> 00:46:16,840 I may well be making a mistake. Who knows? 738 00:46:16,965 --> 00:46:20,093 What I do know is that you'll be calling Linda and telling her 739 00:46:20,219 --> 00:46:22,595 that you'll accept the subsidies. 740 00:46:22,721 --> 00:46:27,934 You may have all the money, Raymond, but I have all the men with guns. 741 00:46:28,060 --> 00:46:30,394 It's a burner. Pre-dialed. She's expecting. 742 00:46:30,520 --> 00:46:34,816 Oh, and uh, yes... from last night. 743 00:46:34,941 --> 00:46:39,154 The ball's in your court, as they say. 744 00:46:39,279 --> 00:46:41,990 [distant siren] 745 00:46:56,629 --> 00:47:00,175 Oh, Jesus Christ! You scared the shit out of me. 746 00:47:01,884 --> 00:47:05,471 Are you supposed to take the Lord's name in vain like that? 747 00:47:05,597 --> 00:47:07,890 - Leave it on. - [Rachel] Costs too much. 748 00:47:08,016 --> 00:47:10,643 I'll take care of it. 749 00:47:14,773 --> 00:47:18,318 Goodwin took the plea. He's going away. 750 00:47:18,442 --> 00:47:22,697 - So does that mean this is all over? - No. 751 00:47:22,822 --> 00:47:25,617 - We still have to be careful. - Well, why? 752 00:47:25,742 --> 00:47:27,869 If he's gone, then nobody's looking for me, right? 753 00:47:27,994 --> 00:47:31,039 Not that we know of. Until we know, nothing changes. 754 00:47:31,164 --> 00:47:33,041 So what, you just came over here to get my hopes up? 755 00:47:33,166 --> 00:47:36,878 I came here to make sure that you don't go to church tonight. 756 00:47:44,677 --> 00:47:47,097 Do you want to fuck me? 757 00:47:51,726 --> 00:47:54,813 - Is that what this is all about? - No. 758 00:47:54,938 --> 00:47:58,233 - You've done it before. - That was different. 759 00:48:07,742 --> 00:48:09,619 Stop it. 760 00:48:13,581 --> 00:48:17,043 If there's one thing I know, it's when a man wants me. 761 00:48:31,599 --> 00:48:34,894 I learned who Rachel was in church. 762 00:48:36,355 --> 00:48:39,107 She was young and beautiful. 763 00:48:39,232 --> 00:48:42,944 Jacob fell in love with her while she was watering a lamb and... 764 00:48:43,069 --> 00:48:48,868 ...she became his wife after he worked seven years to earn her hand in marriage. 765 00:48:50,660 --> 00:48:56,208 Rachel had one son, Joseph. 766 00:48:56,333 --> 00:48:59,085 He became a king. 767 00:49:03,923 --> 00:49:06,051 Are you hungry? 768 00:49:16,004 --> 00:49:20,635 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com