The Last Ship

This is President Jeffrey Michener.

As usual, I speak to you

from the historic Old Courthouse

in St. Louis, Missouri.

On this, the 154th day of my presidency,

I'm happy to announce that our American reconstruction plan

continues on pace.

In fact, if you're hearing me

over an electric radio in the four corner states

or seeing me for the first time on television,

you already know that the Johnson hydroelectric plant

is back online,

providing consistent power to much of the Southwest.

And from all over the country,

we have more reports of Americans joining forces

to fix the broken pieces of our nation.

Yes, the American spirit is alive and well.

Today, many of you will receive your newly printed ration cards

to be used for all essential purposes.

A reminder... These are not a replacement for U.S. currency.

We continue to work with the banks

to ensure everyone has access to their money and their property,

but until our productivity can keep up with demand,

these cards will ensure

citizens are granted equal access to available goods.

We ask for your continued patience

and your help with this implementation.

Dr. Rachel Scott's murder came as a shock to us all,

but she died knowing that she brought life

back to this great nation.

And her sacrifice will not be forgotten.

This St. Louis radio hub will continue

to bring you updates and information,

along with your local stations as they come online.

Of course, I'll be back tomorrow to speak with you directly.

Until then, I thank you for your contributions and your courage.

This project will succeed because of you.

May God bless you

and the United States of America.

Hello, my little angel.

- Try it now. - Hey, Danny?

Danny, can you hear me?

Kara, can you... Can you...

Danny, are you there?

Kara.

Nothing. Still nothing.

Kara, it's coming through here.

- Can you see me? - Mom, here.

Danny, if you can hear me, I'm here with our son.

Tell him... Tell him Frankie almost rolled over yesterday.

Okay, he didn't almost roll over yesterday.

Yes, he did.

He's so smart, Danny. He's so smart.

We're gonna try to find Daddy, okay?

The problem's not on your end.

The voice comes over okay, but when we try to send video,

there's something jamming up the line,

like another signal crowding the channel.

- Kara. - Can't tell what it is.

Danny.

Kara, nothing's coming through here.

Can you see me?

If you can hear me, will you...

tell... tell Frankie that Daddy loves him?

And that I can't wait to meet him.

- Can you hear us, Danny? - Oh, we were so close.

Kara.

- Yeah, I'll keep trying. Sorry. - Okay. Frankie.

Daddy's coming home soon, okay?

Frankie, I love you guys.

You just couldn't wait to come out,

- could you, Frankie? - See you, Frankie.

Diaz, when did you get the booster?

I don't know, sir. About four months ago.

Exactly.

Which means you are no longer contagious.

Take it easy with the boxes.

Precious cargo.

Sorry, sir.

Not good, Seaman Apprentice Diaz.

Not good at all.

Aren't you curious as to how heavy these boxes are?

See this?

E-5, my friend.

I do the pointing now, not the lifting.

Lieutenant, Lincoln's gassed up the helo.

She's carrying the 22-millimeter and hellfires.

Let's hope we won't need them.

The only thing we'll be dropping on Vietnam

- is a whole lot of the cure. - Ha.

Amen to that.

Captain's on the bridge.

Master Chief, how we looking?

All squared away, sir.

Wind's light out of the southwest.

Probably an easy 9-iron to the green.

Outstanding.

OOD, bring us around 2-7-0, please.

Helmsman, steady course 2-7-0.

Right standard rudder, steady course 2-7-0.

Aye.

I want to watch the sunset.

Good morning, sir.

Mrs. Green, how are things?

Actually hit a little traffic coming in today.

That's a good sign.

Took the liberty of picking up your new rations book.

They did a good job.

Yes, sir.

It's a nice way to honor her memory,

though hardly enough, considering.

No.

Not enough.

President Peng hoarded the cure, kept it for the Chinese,

and is now letting the virus mutate

and burn itself across Japan and probably the rest of Asia.

You don't know that, Alex.

Tom.

I'm sorry, sir.

Did I hear you right?

The virus has mutated?

Captain, we're getting word

from the southern islands of Japan that suggests

the doses were ineffective against the virus.

The death rate is skyrocketing.

Dr. Scott said the virus cannot mutate.

She was very clear about that.

We're gonna need some proof if we plan...

Sir, we have two destroyers returning from Okinawa

from Amur Bay.

They can be on the ground right away.

We sent Peng 1 million doses two months ago.

He just never delivered them to Japan.

By the time our ships got there with the cure,

it was too late.

You think Peng's making a play for Asia

using the cure as leverage?

That's exactly what I think.

Listen, Peng is a thug, plain and simple.

We've already had reports

of the Chinese bombing North Vietnam.

Unconfirmed. Before we throw Peng overboard, let's remember

that we don't have any alternative partner in the region.

For now, Peng is our best hope.

Unfortunately, Allison's right.

Sir, Nathan James is one day from Vietnam.

They're carrying enough cure to cover the coast

to parts of Laos and Cambodia.

It was a good idea to send them, Tom.

China can be their next stop.

One ship can't get that cure across that continent.

We need Peng,

which is why I've arranged a summit in Hong Kong.

Peng will be there,

along with leaders from what's left of Asia.

I think that's a good idea.

V.P.'s in South America.

Alex is the Secretary of Foreign Affairs.

You sending him?

I'd like you to go.

Me?

Without a Secretary of Defense,

you're the best choice.

You can speak to the strategic importance

of spreading the cure,

the risks, the benefits,

and, well, it doesn't hurt

that you're an international celebrity.

My Chinese isn't what it used to be,

and it used to be awful.

We have an asset in-country that can help ease your path.

But you need to make it clear that we mean business.

If the virus has really mutated,

we're looking at another pandemic.

And without Dr. Scott, you can let Peng know

that if he won't be the kind of partner this world needs,

we will find and support

a leader inside his own country who will.

Yes, sir.

Sir, you've got an incoming over Navy Red.

This is Nathan James actual. Over.

Captain, this is your Chief of Naval Operations.

How's my ship?

Some would say she's never been better,

although I'm still getting used to running the ship

from the starboard side of the bridge.

Look to the right and there's nobody there,

you know it's all up to you.

Yeah, I'm really beginning to understand that.

About that other project I've been working on,

you should know I haven't stopped looking for them.

The second I find anything, you'll be the first to know.

Appreciate that.

Hey, you're not calling from home.

Last-minute trip.

I'm headed to your neck of the woods.

Maybe when I'm done, I'll arrange a formal INSURV,

see just how good our ship is looking.

We'll have side boys standing by.

Oh, and, Mike,