Max 2: White House Hero

Have a seat.

Now this is highly irregular, Agent Thorn.

Never had to recall this type of specialist back into active service.

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Saved more lives than he could possibly know.

Smart, loyal, keen military instincts.

Best I ever served with.

And the family?

Very Supportive.

No, the Wincotts are military through and through.

They were only happy to lend him to us.

He looks good on paper,

but he's been out of the game for a while.

How do we know he's still got it?

Agent Thorn,

meet Max.

Welcome to the Secret Service, Max.

And Russian president Vladimir Bragov

will be arriving later this week

to attend President Bennett's first state visit since taking office,

an event that's set to kick off a full week of arms

negotiations at presidential retreat Camp David.

These two leaders couldn't be more different.

The question remains if Bennett's laid-back style

can handle Bragov's stronger,

- more aggressive stance. - What?

Critics will be watching...

Stronger?

Just because the Kremlin cowboy hunts tigers,

it doesn't make him strong.

Dad, can I talk to you about something?

It's about school.

Look, these things, they just take time.

You're the new kid on the block.

Look, TJ. Why don't you

invite some of your new friends over to the White House?

I mean, how many kids your age have their own bowling alley?

No, I'd love to invite my new friends over.

If I had any.

Okay, you know, it's kind of hard to make friends

when every time someone comes up to you, they get frisked.

We know this is hard, TJ. It's a big adjustment for all of us.

It's more than just an adjustment, Mom.

It's like living in a fish bowl,

and I'm the only one who didn't ask for this.

Son.

There have been a lot of kids

who grew up here, and I'm sure every single one of them

felt exactly the way you do right now.

But I will bet that they wouldn't trade that experience

for anything in the world.

You know, so,

maybe, do your mom and I a favor

and just try to give it a chance.

I guess.

That's the Bennett spirit!

Go have a good day.

- Bye. - Bye.

Baby bird, hold on.

Don't forget your lunch.

Baby bird? Seriously?

Oh, man. I've gotta get a cooler code name.

Hey! You're new here.

And well-trained!

Well, I guess I know what you want.

Who's a good boy?

Who likes his belly rubbed?

- What's your name, fella? - His name is Max.

And he's not here to play.

I wasn't playing with him, Agent Thorn. I was just...

Okay, maybe I was playing with him a little.

What's he doing here?

Max is one of the country's highest-trained tactical canines.

He's been called to duty to replace Charlie,

who's out on maternity leave.

Hmm. Charlie's a girl?

Let's go, Max.

Now, if you'll excuse us.

We have work to do.

Max, come.

Nice to meet you, Max.

Good luck in the fish bowl.

Hail to the geek.

You know that's cheating, right?

Does anyone want to trade for a PB&J?

Hit me! You can hit me!

Come on! They're not gonna do anything to you.

Come on! You can hit me! Someone hit me!

No!

And fun fact number 41...

It's TJ.

It's First Son, TJ Bennett.

I told you we might get lucky today.

I love you, TJ!

It's bad enough that I had to dance with my mom

at the inauguration.

But now I'm a part of the tour, Coop. I live here

but I feel like I'm on exhibit 365 days a year.

At least a gorilla in the zoo gets Christmas off.

Look at the bright side, T.

At the zoo, they don't let you feed the animals.

Think about it.

Worst case, you're only gonna be here for eight more years.

Less if your dad gets impeached.

Thanks for cheering me up, Coop.

I do hear what you're saying, T.

But for some reason, they put a really high value on security here.

Did you know that they X-ray everything that comes into the kitchen?

Even the grapes.

I mean, what can you hide in a grape?

But it's not just that.

I miss my old life, my old friends.

I didn't run for office, you know.

Might just grow on you, T.

Why do you think so many presidents' sons go into the family business?

Like you said, at least the food's good here.

I mean, what do you put in these things anyway?

Secret ingredient. Hold on. That one's still probably

- a little bit hot- - Hot! Hot!

Hey, Max! Come here, boy!

Come here, boy!

Hi.

Good boy.

We'll get right on that.

I want someone on the ground at 0800 hours for this situation.

Hey, TJ.

Who's your new friend?

Sit, Max, sit!

Good boy. Meet Max, our newest addition to the White House staff.

Well, hello, Max.

I hope I can count on your vote in the next election.

Oh! Yes! What a good boy!

Yes, what a good boy!

Uh, Dad, I don't think.

Agent Thorn wants anyone to be playing with Max like this.

TJ, come on.

I'm the President of the United States. I'm pretty sure petting any dog

I want is in the constitution.

Isn't that right, Max?

Yeah, isn't that right?

Mr. President,

I apologize. Our new security canine

shouldn't have left his station.

We're still getting him up to speed on his duties here.

Good, then it's not too late.

Too late for what, sir?

To add a few more duties.

Like playing with TJ on his off hours.

Sir, as head of White House security, I must voice my concerns.

This is an important week. And I would hate for the dog to get

confused about his purpose here.

Noted, Agent Thorn.

But I'm sure a man with your abilities

can find a way to accommodate this simple request.

Otherwise, I'd have to issue an executive order.

Get the Supreme Court involved.

You know, it can get really messy.

Of course, Mr. President.

Thank you, Agent Thorn.

Well, you see that, TJ?

This morning, I told you things would turn around for you here.

And President Bennett always delivers on his promises.

Thank you, Dad. Come on, Max!

Come on, Max! Let's go!

War hero, veteran, and now Secret Service?

Tactical canine Max

is on loan to the White House this week to help out with the Russian state visit.

And by the looks of things, he's making himself quite at home.

Who wants the ball? Who wants the ball?

Who wants the ball?

Hey!

Good boy!

Let's go, Max.

- I'm TJ. - Alfred.

- Max, security detail. - Cool.

Lunch today'?

Yeah. Yeah, thanks.

That's cool.

Mom, Dad, can I go to a party tonight? A kid at school invited me.

Oh. I'm sorry, honey.

Tonight really isn't the best time for this.

TJ, you know that the Russian president is gonna be here...

What's that gotta do with me?

Look, I know that this has been really difficult,

but we are the First Family and that job has responsibilities.

And you know what? We were hoping that you could help us out.

See, President Bragov's wife couldn't make the trip,

but he is bringing his kid, Alex,

- who just happens to be about your age. - Wait.

So you want me to babysit some Russian kid?

Well, we were hoping that you would see it more as

being our "goodwill ambassador."

Well, I was hoping

I would have a vote on anything that goes on in my life.

It's not fair and there's no way I'm dressing up

in a fancy outfit and smiling for the cameras

just so you can get your poll numbers up.

Look, I'm sorry, nope.

I am just not doing it.

- TJ, what is on your face? - Mom.