Madam Secretary (2014–…): Season 6, Episode 10 - Leaving the Station - full transcript

Wow.Yeah.

I mean, the pictures
don't do it justice.

It's like a fairy tale.I know.

How did you guys
find this place?

It was on Blake and
Trevor's short list.

Yeah, but then Trevor decided
he wanted a water element, so...

Are you two ever actually
going to get married?

If we ever decide
on how to do it,

so maybe not.
Anyway,

I just looked up the ten most
romantic places near D.C.,

and this popped up.It kind of reminds me



of the house at the farm,
doesn't it?

Maybe the barn.

Okay, I know you guys

wanted me to have
it there. I'm sorry.

No, no, no, no, no. 100%.Hey, we're venue neutral.

Okay. We just
wanted this to be, like,

our place, you know,

not connected to anyone
else's history.

And I don't really have
much of a history here,

so everything
works for me.

You like it, though, right?Oh, no, I love it.

It reminds me of my
grandfather's house on the farm.

Well, pictures I've seen,
before the state took it.

I-I love it.



Look at those beams.

Yeah.
Yeah.

So they're all
hand-planed

original timber,
and the furniture

in here is-is hand-hewn;
there's no nails.

It's like we're
standing in art.

Oh. It so is.

Are we ready to sample food?

Oh, yes!Thank you, Maggie.

Everything looks amazing.

Maggie, it's so good
to finally

meet you in person.Likewise.

This is place is
spectacular, really.Beautiful place.

Thank you so much. Oh, this
is a couple of late additions...

What do we have?...from the caterer.

Bacon-wrapped dates
and lobster mac and cheese.Yes!

Showing some respect
for the flesh eaters.

And we love you for it.Oh, we do.

Ma'am, those dishes
haven't been cleared.

What-what do you mean?

We oversaw production
of everything that's here.

Those two haven't
been vetted.

So not the mac and...I'm good to go, right?

Yes, sir.

Mmm.

Crudités are okay?

Yes, ma'am.

This is by far the best.Oh, good.

This cake is unbelievable.That's really good.

How is it?
It's terrible.

No, it's not good at all.You wouldn't like it at all.

Okay, so this one?

I want my own personal vat
at the wedding.

I will see to it,
but for now

we should get to the White House
for the bill signing.
Okay.

You know, you could sort of
just grab one for yourself

and we could
have it in the...
No, ma'am.

Mmm, mmm, mmm.

If you die,
I won't eat it.

"A mere nine months
after President McCord was

"threatened with impeachment,
an action which was impeded

"by the largest
political protest

"in the nation's history,

"the White House will hold
a Rose Garden ceremony

"for the signing of the Equal
Pay and Family Leave Act.

"In attendance will be
the world champion

"U.S. women's soccer team,

outspoken proponents
of pay equity."
Yes.

"Not present
will be Mark Hanson

and all of his traitorous
congressional scum nuggets."

Michael.
Uh, we'll see.

"Also in attendance
will be Flo Avery,

"a citizen who was born
the same day

"that women were granted
the right to vote

through the ratification
of the 19th Amendment."

Hey, can you make sure
that there's

someone there to help her
down the stairs?

Let's avoid any sudden noises.

Dead old ladies
aren't a great look

for female empowerment.She seems very spry.

Her phone voice seems spry?

Also, the soccer players.
I got an earful

when I asked them to stick
to the talking points.

All this stuff about
censorship

and the importance of letting
women speak their truth.

They do this all the time.

I'm just saying maybe don't
stand so close to them when

the microphones are on.Too many powerful women for you?

You've met my four sisters.
You know I have triggers.

Yeah. Okay, go.
Thank you so much.

Hi. Uh, maintenance
missed the memo...
Hi.

...on fertilizing
the Rose Garden.

So the olfactory consensus
is that we should

hold the bill signing
in here,

additional photo sessions
in the portrait gallery

to make room for more press.Okay. That's great.

And one small thing
I need to discuss with you

about the wedding.

Oh, my God.

My daughter's
getting married, Russell!

In two days. That's, like,
the day after tomorrow.

Yes, yes.

It is exactly like that. Uh...

I know you got
enough on your mind

without last-minute requests,

but I have to ask you
not to seat me with Carol.

Okay. Why?

Because things haven't been
going so well lately,

and she would rather be
at a distance from me.

I mean, how serious is it?

I'm at a hotel.

Oh, no.

Nah. I've been there before.

Named a suite for me
at the Mayfair.

Blows over eventually.

Oh, Russell,
I'm so sorry.

Sort of afraid to ask

Is it because of the job?

It's not not because of the job.

I don't know
how I could've

gotten through any of this
without you, you know.

I feel bad.

You know, maybe I
should talk to Carol.

Oh, God, no.

The only person she likes
less than me right now is you.

Well, how long has
this been going on?

Carol!

Call the gardener!

It's out of the question.It's temporary.

Dalton was temporary.

Only the second term.What's your point?

This is different!It's always different.

Except it's never different.

You had a heart attack, Russell.

You almost died.Yeah, and her daughter
saved my life.

So you owe her?

Oh, come on, the first
woman president, Carol.Don't you dare!

Just to get her on solid ground,
and then I promise...

No. You have lost the right
to promise me anything.

And you know what?

Your thousand broken promises
aren't even the real problem.

The real problem is that I have
always come second to your job.

You have never once
chosen me first,

and you never will.

It's not a competition, Carol.

Not anymore it isn't.

I quit.

EPFL PSA, take one.

Welcome, everybody.

I am so thrilled to have
these voices supporting us

in this...

EPFL PSA,

take seven.

Welcome, everybody.
I am so thrilled

to have these women here lending
their voices to this cause.

We're honored to
be here, Madam President.

We've been speaking out about
pay equity for a long time

in our own profession, but
the problem is everywhere.

The average American woman

makes only 82 cents for
every dollar earned by men.

And it's even worse
for minorities.

African American women
make 63 cents on the dollar.

That's why we always
say, "Equal work..."

"Equal sweat, equal pay."Ah.

You could steal that
phrase, Madam President.

Well, I just
might take you up on that.

And this act also provides
for spousal leave.

We love that,

whether your partner's
your husband or your wife.

And cut.

Thank you, ladies.
That was wonderful.

So sorry about that.

That's right,
you guys got married.

Congratulations.

Thank you. We did it. Yeah. We took the plunge.

Aw. We are

having a wedding

Well, we-we're married,
but our daughter Stevie

is getting married in two days.

Two days?Oh, wow.

You both seem
really relaxed.

Well, it's all just
a very well-rehearsed act.

But I'm glad to see that
it's working.

Madam President.

This is our special guest,
Flo Avery.

Ms. Avery, it is
an honor to meet you.

Call me Flo.

Well, thank you, I will.

Uh, ladies, I want you to meet
Ms. Avery Flo,

who was born
on August 18th, 1920,

the exact day that
the 19th Amendment was ratified.

Such an honor to meet you.So nice to meet you.

I am so honored to be here today

in the presence of such fine
examples of female leadership,

fortitude and longevity.

The Equal Pay
and Family Leave Act

will ensure greater
opportunities for all women

across our country.

Thank you for being here today.

Thank you.

You guys, thanks for being here.

I really appreciate it.

Thank you, everyone.
Right this way.

We will, uh, pick this up

in the portrait gallery
quick as you can.

Madam President, I just
wanted to tell you that...

May I sit, please?Y-Yes, please.

I never thought
I'd live to see the day

when we would have
a woman president.

Well, I'm very glad
that you did.

However,
now that I have,

I couldn't be
more disappointed.

Oh. Um...

Don't be patting yourself
too hard on the back

about this-this little bill.

It was passed
by a house full of men.

And it can be taken away
just as easily.

It's baked right into
the Declaration of Independence

that all men...

are created equal.

And look what happened
to the ERA.

Couldn't even get it
ratified by the states.

Equal Pay Act,
my foot.

The Emancipation Proclamation
didn't end slavery.

The 13th Amendment did.

As long as the Constitution
doesn't guarantee

my equality...

...I see no reason to celebrate.

But...

thanks for the pen.

Hi. Uh, the venue
just went down in flames.

I know. Did you
see that coming?

Because I sure didn't.
No.

Mike was worried about
the soccer players.

I just got my ass handed to me
by a centenarian.

No, the wedding venue just
burned down to the ground.

Oh, come on.

Well?

Well, unfortunately,
all that beautiful, original

hand-hewn timber made
excellent kindling.

The place burned to the ground
in less than an hour.

Fortunately,
no one was hurt.Okay.

Well, we still have the caterer,

so we can just go full-court
press on another venue.

All right, well,
what about postponing?

No. That's impossible.

People are already
on their way in.

They've made hotel reservations,
their schedules.

It's a logistical nightmare.

We can't just...But we-we don't want to wait.

Like..Just keep making lists

and calls
until we find a new venue.

There's got to be someplace
that'll work.Right.

Afraid that is not an option.

It takes three weeks minimum
to clear a location.

Can't we make some kind
of emergency exception?

I mean, there has to be a way
around the protocol.

Oh, yeah, in fact there is
You can get married

anywhere you like
as long as your mother

doesn't come
to the wedding.

Don't even think about it. No.I'm not.

All right, look, in
terms of secure venues,

here are your options
Camp David

which has been dealing
with an infestation

of West Nile mosquitos...Great.

...and the White House.

That's it? That's...

Mount Weather,
if you like a windowless bunker.

So much for keeping it
apolitical.

I mean...

Listen to me.

Your dad and I are gonna do
everything in our power

to protect this wedding.Mm.

I mean it.

There will be no press and
absolutely no politics.

It's a political gold mine!
Invitations will be

more sought after than
Willy Wonka's golden tickets!No!

There will be no political
interference in this wedding.

Is that clear?
End of discussion.

Just keep
the announcement simple

and stress it'll be
a low-key event

for family and friends.Yes, sir.

Thank you. That's all.

Actually, it's not.

I've just been talking
with Jody,

our Women's
Outreach director,

and I do have something else
I want to discuss.

After my trip to the woodshed
with Flo Avery

at the signing ceremony, I've
been thinking about the ERA.

Were you also thinking about
mood rings and Supertramp?

Flo Avery was right.

An amendment to the Constitution
is the only way

to make civil liberties
permanent.

Oh, no...I think it's a mistake.
It's a dead horse.

A lot of people don't even know
the history of it.

Worst-case scenario

they get
an important civics lesson.

What are they gonna do,
impeach me?

Oh...Oh, all right, okay.

I think it could get traction,
particularly with young people.

You mean the non-voting bloc?Not just kids.

40-and-under.

It's not a dead horse to them.

It could be
a brand-new pony.

I love it.

Saddle up.

And get happy.

Good afternoon.Good afternoon.

I am here today to announce

that I am reviving
the ERA initiative.

The first Equal Rights Amendment
was introduced

in Congress in 1923,

and subsequently reintroduced
in every session of Congress

for half a century,

until it finally passed
both houses of Congress

in the early 1970s.

But then it was only ratified
by 35 states.

It needed 38 to pass.

Since then, our society has made

so much progress
toward equality of the sexes.

It is about time
we update the Constitution

to reflect the reality that
all people are created equal

and shall be treated so
under the law.

The thing is, language matters.

And the language
of our Constitution

doesn't go far enough
to recognize the rights

of all our citizens.

Not yet.

So I invite the American people
to join me

in this overdue campaign
for inclusion.

Thank you.

Hey.

Oh, wow. That looks
like something important.

It's a seating chart.

Stevie's letting me
help her with it.

Wow.

Our daughter is
getting married.

I know.

We're gonna have
a son-in-law.

Yeah, I'm up to speed.Hey.

It's me with an annoying update.
Can't wait.

Your new ERA initiative is
facing a vocal public opposition

from none other than
Ohio Senator Amy Ross,

who is vowing to fight
you in the Senate.

This would be
a gratuitous alteration

of the Constitution.

And it's entirely unnecessary.

We should all be wary of rushing
to alter this sacred document.

President McCord

is trying to stoke
a political fight

that will pointlessly
divide this country

along gender lines.

I intend to stop it
dead in its tracks.

So, item next.

Heads-up from the IC that a
coup is imminent in Venezuela.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
How imminent?

Well, General Julio
Diaz has established

a resistance movement
and is publicly demanding

major concessions from
President Alvarado

by tomorrow, or he's
threatening to unleash

a civil war to topple
the government,

which could put our regional
agreement in jeopardy

just in time for the
first daughter's nuptials.The hell it will.

Oh, wait, do you guys
have a second to talk
about wedding logistics?

I live for it.
What's the
problem now?

I-It's not really
a problem, really.

It's just that
ever since this has become

a White House wedding,
everybody is

angling for a ticket;
I'm being flooded with requests.

Wouldn't that be a wonderful way
to lobby for the ERA votes?

Against the backdrop of
a traditional wedding ceremony?

As if to say,
"See? We can all be equal

"and still participate
in a time-tested,

"ancient, sexist ritual,

wherein a virginally attired
woman is passed from
one man to another."

That is not what...No!

The invite list is locked.
What did I say?

We are not politicizing
this wedding.

And nobody's having
a damn coup.

He's starting to scare me.

Senator Ross.

Good to see you.

Amy. And it's
always good to see you.

The Armed Services Committee
is grateful

for the work you do
with the V.A.

Oh. Thanks.
I'm glad to hear that.

I'm on my way
to the president now.

Little early.

Well, I hope you have
a productive talk.

Henry?

Just curious.
What's your take on this?

I'm 100% on board.

Well, of course
you'd have to be.

No. I'm a liberated

first gentleman.

Even though the 14th Amendment

already guarantees women
equal rights?Theoretically,

it guarantees equal pay, but
that hasn't worked out so well.

I am concerned that the
ERA will strip women

of all of the
legislative protections

that we fought
tooth and nail

to enact Social
Security benefits

for stay-at-home
moms, which I was,

and widows, which I am.

Uh, food subsidies.
Uh, workplace safety.

They're only necessary

to try to help level
an uneven playing field.

No.
They're necessary

because of 10,000
years of evolution.

Men and women
aren't the same,

no matter how much
we'd like to make it so.

Sometimes separate is good.

But the proponents of the ERA,
uh, don't...

don't acknowledge that truth.

And opponents
don't acknowledge that separate

is so often used as a pretext
to prevent equality.

This isn't about sexism.

It's about reality.

The worst thing about this
crusade is that it won't work.

It won't fundamentally
change biology

or the requirements
of motherhood

or, uh, how men
and women interact.

Because men and women
are different.

Yes.

But different doesn't
mean inferior.

And women have been fighting
to prove that they're not

since the inception
of this country.

I find it odd

that the first female president
can't acknowledge

the tremendous, tremendous
progress we've made...

Of course she
acknowledges it,

but she also knows that
we can't keep fighting

case by case and
bill by bill.

Laws can be overturned,

which is why we need
to make equal stature

a fundamental tenet
of our society.

If the president
overreaches,

she can't know
what the cost will be.

You have grandsons, right?

Four.

Didn't I read somewhere

that one of them won a
national debate championship?

Jonathan, yes.
He's a...

he's gifted in rhetoric
and argument.

Hmm. Imagine that.

Yeah, um, because it
was modeled for him

by a great woman.

Can you imagine how
proud he'd be to know

that all of the opportunities
that you fought so hard for

were enshrined in
the Constitution,

largely because of you?

Senator?

The president is ready for you.

I see what
you're doing, Henry.

Not bad with
the rhetoric yourself.

Oh, wait till you get
a load of my wife.

It's the rehearsal dinner.

Can you believe it?

So sweet of you, by the way,
to drive with Dad and me.

That means a lot.
It's very sweet.

Thank you.Yeah. Well, I, um...

I thought that it would give us
a chance to talk.

Absolutely. What's
on your mind?
Oh, listen,

sweetheart,
no matter how old you get

or how many kids
of your own you have,

you can always come to us
with anything, about anything.

I know. I know.Well, except for little
problems in your marriage.

It's not good to
triangulate, so...
Well, no,
not the little things.

You know, but everything else.I just mean it's
better for...

they work stuff out
for themselves.That's what I'm saying.

Henry, I'm saying the big...I mean, if she leaves
the toilet seat up...

Guys. Guys.But I-I'm not even
interested...

I get... I get...
Thank you.

Okay.
Thank you.

How's the ERA going?

Oh, God, we're not gonna
talk about that tonight.

That's what I want
to talk about.

Okay. Um...

Senator Ross is being
pretty intractable,

and without the support
of her caucus,

it's an uphill battle.

We don't have to think
about that now.So, that's Yeah.

No.

I heard that, you know,
everybody in town

is, like, angling for
an invitation to the wedding,

and that would kind of be,

like, a really good way
to whip votes.

Never.Don't Are you worried
about that? Because...

I think maybe you should.

I talked to Dmitri about it,
and we agree.

I mean, we can't think
of a better way to...

honor our future family,
you know?

Especially if we end up
having some baby women.

Oh, I want those.

We know.

Baby men are
pretty cute, too.
Oh, babe.

Guys.Why can't...

Let's just...
let's go get the votes.

Please?

Anything for you.
Okay.

And those babies.Babe.

Sir, I have the Venezuelan
resistance leader,

General Julio Diaz,
on the phone.

General, good evening!

I know why you are calling,
Mr. Jackson,

but it will be to no avail,
let me assure you.

The president has received
his ultimatum,

and now it is time for action.

Well, I'm not calling
about any of that.

I just, uh,
I just wanted to invite you

to a wedding at the White House.

A wedding?Yeah, the, uh, president's
daughter's getting married.

It's the hottest ticket in town.

We'll have to get you
on a plane right away, so...

that means you'll have to
postpone plans for the weekend.

But, hey, White House wedding's
a once-in-a-lifetime thing.

Sadly, the same
can't be said of a coup.

I would be honored to attend.

I'm very happy to hear that.

Look forward
to seeing you tomorrow.

I'm sorry.

I thought
there weren't supposed

to be any politics
at this wedding.

Oh, trust me.
That's what I'm doing.

If he's at the wedding,
he won't be able

to start a civil war that will
destabilize the region,

force Elizabeth to miss
everything but the wedding vows.

World only
has to behave

for 24 hours.

Oh, for the love of God.

Come on, man.

You're CIA.
You can do this.

CIA doesn't use
medieval weaponry.

You know, we don't have
this tradition in Russia.

Hatchet throwing?

No, bachelor parties.

Well, I couldn't
let you miss out, man.

We're gonna be brothers!Yeah.

You found my cousin Vlad,
and you got him here.

He's a fun dude.

A little
too much fun, so...

How do you guys say this
in English?

You guys are kittens.

Yeah, it's something
like that.

Jason McCord!

What the hell are you thinking?!

It's a bachelor party.

Hatchets? Seriously?

For God's sake, there's
a strip joint down the street!

You wantus to go
to a strip joint?

I want you to go home.

Your Secret Service
detail filled me in

on how your night
was shaping up.

You are standing for photos
with the President

of the United States
tomorrow, and you are not

gonna be hung over
or sporting hatchet wounds!

Go!

Hello?

You will not believe
the day I've had.

Suffice to say

that stopping a coup
wasn't the most difficult part.

Jason McCord decided
that the only thing missing

from a traditional bachelor
party was hatchet throwing.

Russell, what are you doing?

Just trying
to pull this wedding off.

I want you to hear me say this.

I'm not the person
you tell about your day anymore.

Understand?

It's over.

All of it.

Oh, my goodness.
Look at you.

Mom... don't.You're in your
wedding dress.

My baby.

Mom, I mean it.And this dress...

Do not say anything
sentimental, okay?This is...

I'm not no.We can do this later,

but I am not gonna cry
before the wedding.

No, no, it's too soon to cry.

We're not gonna cry right now.
That's...

Mom!Look at you!

The dress okay?

I was working on it
till midnight.

Perfect.

Sisters.

Mom!I know.

I know. I know. I know.

Ay-oh! Oh. Come on!

I can't believe it.

I can't believe
you came all this way.Oh, come on.

Are you kidding?
I wouldn't miss this.Oh, Jay.

Congratulations.Thank you.

Hey.Hey.

But I-I have to say it.

I leave for five minutes,

and you almost get
yourself impeached?

Well, clearly,
you were the glue.

By the way, there was a
massive, uh, rally in Amsterdam

during the impeachment
hearings. We were in it.

I thought I saw your faces
on the news.You're gonna see a lot more

of our faces soon, 'cause I'm
on a house-hunting mission.

We're moving back!

Oh, Jay, that's fantastic!

Annelies is
having a baby.

What?!

Oh, my goodness! We're having a baby.
Isn't that something?

Oh... gosh.

So if you know anybody who's
looking for a policy wonk,

will you put in
a good word for me?

Anybody'd be lucky to have you.

Wow.

Well, here is to...

everything. Cheers.

I'll drink to that.

Cheers.

Wow. They'll let anybody
in the White House.

Hey!

How are you?
Good to see you.
Yeah.

Oh, you're looking
very West Coast.

Oh, I'm gonna take
that as a compliment.Yes.

Matt, you remember
my fiancé, Trevor?

Trevor. Oh, wait. The-the...
the finance guy from college.

Oh, wow. I'm sure
that was a flattering story.

Good to see you, man.Good to see you, too.

So, how's Hollywood
treating you?

Hi!Hi!

Oh. Wow.

Ah, they're treating me
like royalty. It's weird.

They love Washington.Hmm.

I mean, I just got staffed
on this sci-fi show

about the first robot president
called Computer in Chief.

It's pretty cool.

Mm.Oh, political shows
are never accurate.

So how about you?
Where did you land?Uh, home.

Turns out,
being exonerated

from a crime doesn't get as much
press as being accused of one.

It's gonna take a few months
for the stigma to wear off,

but in the meantime, I'm
just enjoying being a mommy.

Well, there's always
Dancing with the Stars.

Not there yet.

You should do Dancing
with the Stars.

What is this?
A hair of the wolf?

Um, okay, we say "dog."

And also, no, it's just coffee.

I'm still hurting a little.
Did you get a spray tan?

This is what you
do in America.

Jason?Okay, cool.

Did I see something on
your Instagram about hatchets?

Yeah, that's...

It's a long story.

Uh, Uncle Will,
Cousin Vlad.

Nice tan.

Hey, Russell, this
is my son Zach.

Hey, Russell has
my old job.Dad, I know.

It's nice to meet you, sir.

Likewise.

Uh, this is
General Julio Diaz

from Venezuela. Encantado, general.

Gracias, joven.

This is Zach?

The kid you always
described as a fat loser?

Yeah, I don't know what
happened. He got tall.

He also got into Yale.
Mostly because of lacrosse,

but he seems to be
learning stuff.

So, when do we start
whipping votes?

Uh, after the ceremony.

We'll let the booze
and the, uh...

the "I do's" soften
them up first.Genius.

I can't tell you how
much it means to us

that you're doing this.

Are you kidding?
It's an honor.

I got my ordination back in the
'60s when it was all the rage,

but for some reason,
no one's asked me to officiate

in a long time.I don't know.

Maybe they thought
you were busy.

Uh, forgive me for talking shop,
but I wanted you to know

how much I'm with you
on the ERA initiative.

I know how embattled
you might feel.

Thank you.

Just don't let anyone tell you
you're tilting at windmills.

I appreciate that.

Well, what do you say?

Should we get
these kids married?

Ladies and gentlemen, uh,

we are gathered here
today to witness

the love and commitment
of these two bright, shining,

young people,

who represent everything we love
about this country

and everything we hope
for its future.

No pressure.

Stevie and Dmitri are part of
a generation who will remake

marriage as
a more equal partnership.

But, goodness knows,

the world has heard me
talk enough,

so I invite you
to say your vows.

Dmitri...

I'm so grateful
that we found each other again.

I've always been a little bit
afraid of good things, so...

Like,
Christmas made me nervous.

And, uh, get anxiety
about vacations, because...

great things will inevitably
come to an end.

When you left for Alaska,

and I thought I was never
gonna see you again,

and I was suddenly
just drowning

in this feeling
that I-I'd been

trying so hard to avoid
for my whole life.

So I struggled

coming back to you.

You know, the fear

of losing you twice.

But a good friend
gave me some advice.

He told me that Jane Austen
was wrong about love,

and that I had
to let you go.

But, uh, in defiance

of his advice
sorry, Blake

I'd like to finish

with Jane's own words.

"I must learn to be content

with being happier
than I deserve."

So, thank you for making me
happier than I deserve.

Well, mine's

going to be
a lot shorter.

When I look at
you, I see a life

I never dared to
dream of for myself.

You and your family

have done more for me
than I could put into words.

Thank you for
bringing me life.

I will never leave you again.

I am home.

Well, that settles it.

But, uh...

I still have to ask.
Stevie, do you...

I do.

Me, too.

Then by the power vested in me

by an ad in the back
of Rolling Stonemagazine...

...I pronounce you married.

You may kiss each other equally.

Okay, I'm gonna carve out
the next ten minutes

to lobby the senators.

Uh, I think the three
of us should split up.Oh. Hey, go dance.

So, I'm gonna take
Senator Cupp,

uh, 'cause his wife is active
in the human rights community,

and she already
likes me.Ride the guilt.

That'll play.Yep.

You take Senator Randall.

I happen to know
he's a huge fan of yours.Okay.

Senator Ripley is an egomaniac
who only responds to power.

Sounds like the job
for a president.

How about two?

Once more unto the breach.

Everybody in on three.

That's Yeah,
that was probably too much.

There goes
one impressive gene pool.

It is that.Hey.

Go get in good
with the middle one.

Get us in this family.

I've been thinking.

I have a pitch for
your next chapter.

Um, just curious.
How long were you in Hollywood

before you started using
the word "pitch"?

You got to play
the game you're in.

And, look, it brings
me to the point.

Los Angeles is
the place you go

to reinvent yourself.

Like I said,

they got this thing
about D.C.

I think you could be
a big hit.

Uh, doing what?

We can start a podcast.

About two Washington insiders
who got out.

I'm gonna call it
Washington Insiders-Out.

Yeah, no, you're not.

Okay, then you
pick the name.

Daisy, the sun shines
every day there.

The houses
have yards for dogs

and kids.

And I miss you.

Attention, everyone!

Everyone,
may I have your attention?

I would like
to make a toast

to the newlyweds.

So...

Thomas Aquinas walks into a bar.

Bartender pours him

a big goblet of mead
and says, "How you doing?"

Aquinas says, "Oh, not so great.

"I've been working on
this treatise for seminarians.

"Uh, basically explains all
the major points of Catholicism.

"It could be the
most important

"theological document
of our time.

"I even thought
of the perfect title.

"Summa Theologica.

"So, I-I finish it,
and I misplaced it.

"I can't find it anywhere,
and I can't understand

"why God would inspire me
to do this

"and then allow it
to be taken away.

What is God trying to tell me?"

Bartender says, "Eh.

You win summa, you lose summa."

I never, I never get his jokes.

No. I...

Stevie, Dmitri,
this is what I know

about marriage and life.
You win summa, you lose summa.

But the true test
of character is

how you celebrate
the victories

and endure the losses.

And believe me when I tell you,

both are better
when shared with someone

that you love.

You know, one of the
things that I admire

about Aquinas...Oh, Henry.

Uh, come on was that he was
inspired to teach beginners.

Now, you guys are hardly
beginners at life.

But you're
beginners at marriage.

This is your first day...

as a wife and husband.

Begin this journey
with caring

and-and patience and
love and laughter

and passionate curiosity.

Be each other's teachers.

And know that you are surrounded
by people in this room

who love you,
who will teach you.

And invite us over
a lot, would you?

And especially your mom.

You know,

in my family, I was, uh,

sometimes known
as the Stevie whisperer.

So, without further ado...

May God bless you

with a long and happy union.

Cheers!

Ladies and gentlemen,

the first dance
for the first newlyweds,

Stevie and Dmitri.

Hey.

Russell.

Can I talk to you
for a minute?

Look, I know, uh...

I know you don't want to
hear about my days anymore.

I just...

I just wanted you to know
why I've been killing myself

to make sure this
wedding goes off

without any political
interference.

It's 'cause...

I realize how
much politics

got in the way of
my life with you.

I mean, hell,

I missed the best man's
speech at our own wedding

'cause the poll
numbers were coming in

from the Des Moines
city council election.

I know.

Yeah.

You're right. I...

I never...

chose you first.

And now that
I've lost you,

I realize that none
of it mattered then,

and none of it
matters now

if I can't share
it with you.

So, starting today...

If you will let me,

I am choosing you... first.

Now and for the
rest of my days.

Here's proof.

It's my resignation
letter to the president.

I'll believe it
when I see it.

Madam President,
I'm sorry about the timing,

but I have to tender
my resignation.

Oh.

It's been an honor to serve you.

Thank you.

I...

reluctantly accept this napkin.

Carol, thank you
for your sacrifice.

He's all yours.

May I have this dance?

Ma'am. Oh, hey, Henry.Hey.

Well, I have
some cautiously good news.I'll take it.

The ERA is officially
gonna pass both houses.

We have the votes.

Well, I would say
that's officially good news.

But now we're
up against ratification,

and the polling on that
isn't as promising.

Which means

that we're gonna have to have
a strong ground game.

And I've been doing
a little thinking.

You just feel free to tell
me if you think it's crazy.

Whistle-stop tour.

You mean, like...
like, on a train.

Full Teddy Roosevelt.And Truman and Dwight.

Taft?

What do you think?

I think it has
a lot of character,

just like the president.

Oh, you're very
good at this job.

Thank you. I'm on it.

Ready for a road trip?

Sure.

Have to do something while
we're waiting for grandkids.

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