Boss

We ran the system for our missing sniper.

Boetker has no priors anywhere.

Your suspicions about Ezra Stone are not unfounded.

- You'll go on record? - For 10,000 bucks.

This is dangerous, what we're doing. We've got to slow down.

What's this, some kind of joke, man?

Trey trying to punk me out with this shit?

Tina. Sweetheart. I need medical help!

My husband's trust isn't easily earned.

Allow me to contribute to Tom Kane's PAC.

Now is not the time to think small.

I present to you J

The Gardens Convention Center and Casino.

Ladies and gentlemen, we're back in business.

There was no political upside to the promises you made.

So either you give a shit,

or you're a motherfucking lunatic!

Give my best to Bitsy.

- Miss. - What is this about?

Get in!

I, Meredith Kane, solemnly swear,

that I will support the Constitution of the United States

and the State of Illinois, and that I will faithfully discharge

the duties of the office of Alderman of the City of Chicago

to the best of my abilities.

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the new alderman for the 11th Ward.

Welcome to the Council, Mrs. Kane.

- Congratulations. - A pleasure to serve with you.

Looking forward to working with you, Mrs. Kane.

So do I.

Group picture? Okay.

How about that? Two Kanes for the price of one.

Kenya Taylor murdered, no suspects.

Smacks of City Hall.

As much as you'd like to think Kane is responsible

for every horrible thing that happens,

you've officially got a whole lot of nothing on him.

I didn't say Kane, I said City Hall.

And I've got very damaging information from unnamed sources.

Sir, Mr. Baine called. He wants to have lunch with you today.

- Thank you. - Hope you brought a suit.

Suits? I don't need no stinking suits.

This is good. It's really good.

Thanks.

This morning, Senator Walsh suspended her campaign in the wake

of what is a very personal tragedy.

I'd like to extend my condolences to Catherine for her loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with her and with Miss Patterson's family.

- Given what I understand is an ongoing... - It's Daddy on the radio!

Homicide investigation, I support her decision to withdraw.

It's Daddy talking.

I, however, remain committed to my candidacy for governor. Thank you.

That was State Treasurer Zajac, speaking...

Hi. Is he in?

Miss O'Neil. The Mayor is not available, nor is he expecting you.

I just need a moment of his time. Given the situation...

I'm afraid that's not possible.

You have my sympathy.

It must be a difficult time for your organization.

May I speak with you privately?

I wanted out of the Walsh camp even before all this happened.

Did you?

Springfield isn't Chicago.

This here,

you...

I want to be a part of it again.

I heard that Mona Fredricks quit, so I guess officially I'm asking...

She was fired like you.

I regret the mistakes I made.

I lost my way.

But I'd...

I'd like to think that my eight years of service were nothing less than stellar.

It's good to see you, Kitty.

I can't pull this off.

Why? What did he say?

Nothing.

But he didn't say no.

I don't want to do this, okay?

Want is not on the table.

I have more than two decades of subpoenaed material,

so I will find dirt on his hands and yours.

So,

cooperator or codefendant. The choice is yours.

Looks like Boetker and Langley were on the same page.

Neither a fan of the Mayor, it seems.

Single gunshot wound, appears self-inflicted.

So,

a couple of nut jobs with a master plan Is that the story here?

His buddy gets caught,

figures it's only a matter of time before he does.

Well, why not just go back under?

Like he was before? Why shoot himself?

Catholic guilt?

Let's get our ducks in a row first.

Keep a lid on this.

There's too many cops with big mouths.

The State's Attorney called.

They found the man that shot Mrs. Kane.

He's dead. Suicide.

Apparently he and Langley knew each other.

They were both insane racists or something. It's good news.

Yes, a relief.

I suggest a joint press conference.

By the way, I know we haven't discussed this,

but I was assuming that with Mona's departure, I...

Never assume anything.

He called her Bitsy!

How would he know that, Sean?

How would he know our daughter's nickname?

Maybe you mentioned it once when you were in the office...

- Trust me, I didn't. - Okay.

Baby, look, I know you're feeling like that he's got...

That hole wasn't there before.

That could have been from when we hung streamers that time.

No.

It wasn't.

What are you doing? You're acting crazy.

What's wrong?

He watched.

Sam, have a seat.

The Mayor happened to be lunching nearby. I asked him to join us.

Enjoying your position at The Sentinel, Mr. Miller?

I've got it. Thank you.

Yeah. I love it there.

Sam's taken to his position with real gusto.

Certainly made your mark.

You've taken quite a different tone than your predecessor.

He's a good man, Bentley.

You ever hear from him?

Occasional e-mail. We keep in touch.

So, you mind if I ask what we're doing here?

What do you mean? We're having lunch.

Peter, you try the lobster here?

Exactly what I had in mind.

Would you be so kind to order for me, Tom? I've got to run to the restroom.

I get it, you're pals.

Freedom of the press.

I believe it was Liebling who said,

"it can only be guaranteed by those who actually own one."

And he meant that,

owners of the press had the right to publish without government interference.

Stop.

Give my apologies to Mr. Baine.

I don't have time for lunch.

I'm on deadline.

You have connections. I'll give you that.

What are you saying?

Getting off on a misdemeanor. Then again, you are the Mayor's daughter.

I didn't do anything that wrong.

Conspiracy to distribute, pissing hot on your drug test.

'Course, your boyfriend took care of that one.

What, you mean Ian?

Who?

No, the black guy.

That was good shit.

How much I owe you?

Nah, nothing. Forget it.

Yo, what's it feel like?

You ain't never tried it?

Never wanted to.

It makes things go away.

Want a taste?

Yeah. Why not?

I mean, there's an obvious need to consolidate the western counties...

This office would seem like an unnecessary expense.

Don't know why you need to keep it open, Governor.

Presumptive.

Don't let me keep you.

- I still need to be elected by the people. - You will be.

Easily, I'm sure. Next highest vote-getter below Walsh is in the single digits.

Yeah. So, what can I do for you?

I'd like you to take a trip down to Springfield.

Mac can bring you up to speed on what needs to be done on the city's casino plan.

I'd appreciate it if the presumptive governor is a bit more agreeable

than the state treasurer was recently.

I need to campaign down there anyway.

Good. Glad to hear it.

Nice place you got here. Still don't think you need it, though.

Surprised to hear from you.

I thought you'd be above this sort of thing.

I need a named source. I got tired of waiting.

It's all there. 10k of my own hard-earned cash.

Do me a favor. Count it later. This whole thing creeps me out.

- What are you doing? - Wire check.

Only value I got is what comes out of my mouth.

Once I'm on tape, I'm not worth shit to you.

So what are you saying? You're gonna squeeze me for more later?

Whatever. What the fuck?

What'd you find at Stone's when you got there?

Him dead in a chair, suitcase on the bed.

No ransacking?

No, we did that. We broke a window in the back, too.

Any idea who killed him?

No. I'm smart enough to not care.

Well, who told you to stage the scene?

That's gonna be tricky to prove.

Now, the lieutenant who was there at the time,

because supposedly it's such a high-profile case,

he says, "Looks like a burglary to me."

So you made sure that it did.