House of Cards

We could jump in the car if...

We'll wait.

Did you get the Congressman anything for his birthday?

No.

I got him cuff links. Silver with his...

We don't talk about birthdays. We don't do gifts.

Why not?

You should return the cuff links.

Doug?

I tried calling you.

- I left my phone in the... - We need to talk.

What's going on?

Christina. I just spoke to her.

- Did Zoe? - Yeah.

And that's not all.

They tracked down Rachel, too.

Francis?

Tell me about Rachel.

Where is she?

I have her under control.

That's not what I asked.

I drove her home. We don't have to worry about her.

You said the same about Ms Skorsky.

Anyone else involved?

Just Janine and Zoe.

They asked about Russo's arrest,

and they know he went to see Kapeniak.

I assume that's as far as they've gotten.

Assume nothing.

I'll alert Barney Hull.

- What do you want me to do about Zoe? - I'll handle Zoe.

- Get to work. - Yes, sir.

I emptied it.

You're another year older on Tuesday.

And we can't have a Vice President who smokes.

- Can you finish? - What?

I'm good.

What's wrong?

Nothing. I just said finish.

I don't want to just... If you're not...

Okay, fine. Whatever.

Zoe, did I do something that made you...

No.

Zoe, you can't say something like, "Just finish,"

and then shut down.

This is safe, Zoe. I'm not him.

Good morning, Jackie.

Good morning.

- Richard Russell? - Civil Rights Act, 1963.

Not everyone can be on the right side of history.

Not even Lyndon for a time.

But he would've never become Majority Leader without him.

Well, there's no Johnson Senate Building.

No. He had to settle for a presidential library.

It's been sometime since you and I have had a chance to catch up.

You've been an outstanding deputy, Jackie.

Far more effective than your more seasoned colleagues.

You're a coalition builder. Fighter when you have to be.

Tell me, where you see yourself headed?

I'd like to aim for the Chair of Armed Services

or Homeland Security.

Have you ever considered serving in the Leadership?

I figure that might be possible 8, 10 years from now.

What if I suggested that you could serve in Leadership this term?

To replace me as Whip.

You're being tapped for VP?

Let's assume that's true.

- That makes sense, but me as Whip? - Yes.

A third term Congresswoman?

A universally admired incumbent who also happens to be a war veteran.

Webb is next in line or Buchwalter.

So just consider that for a moment.

They'll draw votes from one another.

I'm not saying you wouldn't have to fight for it,

but I'd be willing to give you the ammunition.

Come over here.

What is this?

My files on Webb and Buchwalter.

Why don't you take a look? We'll speak in a few days.

And there's one on you.

You might want to begin by reading that one first.

What'd Janine say?

Strip club's not open yet.

You'll look into Kapeniak?

If he's on the grid, I'll find him.

Drop me at Metro Center.

Not the office?

I'm going to talk to Rachel.

She'll deny everything like she did last night.

She can't deny getting into Stamper's car. You saw her.

Maybe you send a version of the story about her dad.

No one would print it.

Rachel doesn't know that.

She said, "Go to town, bitch!"

It won't work. I have to get in her face.

Congratulations.

- We're thrilled for you. - Thank you.

I wanted to fill in Bob and Terry personally.

Let's get to it.

I have to leave for Pittsburgh in what?

Twenty minutes.

Home stretch with Jim, whistle-stop tour.

Looking good out there.

Very good. But we don't want to take any chances.

Now, your replacement as Whip, Frank. Bob has already shared some thoughts.

I like Howard Webb.

Webb is a solid choice.

Have you thought about Wes Buchwalter?

Buchwalter's a hothead.

Could you live with Webb, Frank?

Webb is a good tactician, but he lacks follow-through.

The problem with Buchwalter is he's too abrasive.

No charm. Lots of enemies.

Is there a third option?

They're the two most senior members in the caucus. It's their turn.

Mr President, what if we let the caucus pick?

Let it be a wide open race? Both men are qualified.

The Leadership should be united in this.

We don't want to be backing different candidates, Frank.

So we stay out of it, and neither of us backs anyone.

I like it.

The caucus will respect someone who did it the old-fashioned way.

Gentlemen, it's your call to make.

Figure it out amongst yourselves and let me know what you decide.

Thank you, Mr President.

Put me through to Secretary Lewis.

Frank, I don't want to go to battle with you on this.

- We've been down that road. - I couldn't agree more.

An open race makes me nervous.

Well, look, it was just a suggestion.

- I'll put some thought into it. - Thank you.

You know, let me go work on him.

Good luck.

What are you doing here?

Ask me what I want to order.

- Have you decided, sir? - I need you to quit your job.

Tell Leon it's your last day.

Why?

Act normal.

- Would you want a side with that? - They found you once.

We can't take the chance they'll find you again.

- What am I supposed to... - Do as I say.

Go home and pack your things. I'll come by around 10:00.

- But I don't get a say in... - Stop it!

- One suitcase. That's it. - Can you at least tell me...

I'll take the shepherd's pie with a side of Brussels sprouts.

To go.

We don't want a trial, her lawyers don't want a trial,

but Ms Cole won't listen to reason.

That said, if you give me a little more time...

If she wants to go to court, then let's give her that.

Just because she's being unreasonable now,

- doesn't mean she... - I'm done!

That's a knee jerk reaction.

I've never known you to be a person who was irrational or impatient.

Let me check back with her lawyers, and maybe we can...

What is the soonest we can set a trial date?

- Claire... - Give me a time frame.

Six months, at the earliest.

Inform her people. Then no more communication.

As your counsel, it is my duty to strongly advise you against this.

I understand, and I thank you, Oliver.

Thank you.

So?

They wouldn't give me individual contact info,

but here's every doctor who served in East Africa

during the last three years.

And what about the HMO?

You need a consent form. It's in the packet.

Can I help you?

Yeah. I'm looking for Rachel Posner.

She's not here.

- Is she coming in later? - Why?

I know her.

Well, your friend really screwed me over.

What happened?

She took off, middle of her shift.

I had to put my hostess on waitstaff duty.

Look, I'm concerned. Rachel's in real trouble.

I don't care what her personal issues are.

- I just need to know where she lives. - I thought you knew her.

I do. It's just been a while.

And she sent me a text message saying she wants to hurt herself,

and now, she won't answer her phone.

She has a history of mental illness.

You got to help me out.

Look, I can't.

Her W-2, the address was a PO Box.

I'll take whatever I can get.

- Let me see what I got in the office. - Thank you.

If you find her, you tell her not to come back.

I don't need some nutcase creating chaos in here.

- Nancy? - Yes, sir!

- Is Doug back yet? - In his office.

And, sir,

birthday cards have started to arrive, a few presents.

Thank you notes. Inventory the presents.

- Anything valuable... - Goes in the conference room.

- Anything cheap... - Goes to the interns.

- You know what to do with the cards. - Yes, sir.