The episode picks up right where the previous one left off, with Hunter, Jason, Agent Isaac, and their men storming into the Oval Office. Victoria and Eli are caught off guard, their fear evident as red laser sights land on them. The confrontation is intense, with Hunter taunting Victoria, demanding she acknowledge their son, Jason. However, Jason shuts her down, refusing to engage.
Tension Erupts in the Oval Office
Victoria, as always, denies any wrongdoing, especially Hunter’s accusation that she tried to poison him. She dismisses it as paranoia, but Hunter isn’t buying it. When Victoria tries to leave, Hunter asserts his dominance, signaling his men to take action. A brutal moment follows as one of the men knocks Victoria to the ground, shocking everyone in the room. Eli is the only one who reacts, but his protest is quickly shut down. The tension remains high as Hunter threatens to expose the attempted murder plot on live TV, claiming he has video proof.
A Game of Deception and Tracking
Meanwhile, in the parking garage, Bobby remains oblivious to the fact that he’s being tracked. Max, using coded language about his ex-wife spying on him, tries to clue Bobby in. Initially frustrated and dismissive, Bobby finally checks himself and finds a tracker. Realizing the danger, they leave the garage, heading toward the White House.
At the security desk, they encounter Kyle, who smugly informs them that Bobby has been assigned to protect the First Lady, despite Hunter’s previous accusations of an affair. Bobby resists, but Kyle insists, further confirming his involvement in placing the tracker. The mind games continue when Donald arrives with Lily, stirring tension by forcing Bobby and Lily to acknowledge each other.
Later, as Bobby checks for more bugs at Eli’s house, he finds another hidden device, proving he’s still being monitored. He discreetly signals Simone, warning her to watch her words. They engage in a staged conversation, pretending to dismiss the affair rumors while subtly planning their next move.
Personal Agendas and Brewing Betrayals
Back at the White House, Max and Agent Kane exchange tense words, hinting at an ongoing rivalry. Meanwhile, Priscilla demands to see President Eli, but Max denies her access, leading to a heated exchange about professionalism; their conversation reveals underlying tension regarding her past behavior with Bobby, with Max warning her about the dangerous game she’s playing.
Elsewhere, Dale calls Allan with urgent information, despite Allan’s repeated warnings not to share sensitive details over the phone. Dale blurts out that the butler murdered his father right in front of him, proving his recklessness and setting himself up as a liability. Meanwhile, Donald continues his manipulations, toying with Alan and Eli as he maintains control over their lives.
As the episode closes, Kyle walks into another scene, hinting that even more chaos is about to unfold. With everyone under surveillance, power plays at every turn, and dangerous secrets unraveling, the stakes have never been higher in The Oval.
