Total chaos reigns. The team that once worked for the late President Rayburn — unjustly accused and now vilified — is collapsing. They’re the few still trying to defend the truth: Rayburn died because he uncovered President Grace Penn’s involvement in a terrorist operation carried out in the name of the United States. Now, in addition to lying about the case, the U.S. government allows the equally guilty British Prime Minister to exploit the cover-up for his own gain without upholding his end of the deal.

Any attempt to reverse the damage would mean destroying Grace Penn’s legacy — she’d have to admit not one, but two monumental lies. And let’s not forget: this entire crisis began with one of Kate Wyler’s “brilliant” ideas — quotation marks very much intended.

Yes, Kate was right to distrust Trowbridge, but her paranoia and pettiness toward Hal turned the whole ordeal into an almost farcical comedy of errors. Accusing him of plotting to “replace Grace” was just more proof that she’s incapable of seeing the obvious: the problem is always her.

Back in London, it’s up to Kate — television’s most catastrophically inept diplomat — to fix the global disaster she created. Protests erupt worldwide against the United States, and Stuart, pushed to his breaking point, questions the absurdity of scapegoating Rayburn. Kate doubles down, lying with conviction — and he finally sees through her.

In the midst of all this, Callum Ellis reappears, asking to see her. And of course, Kate convinces herself she’s being discreet. Callum delivers news: the missing submarine has been found. But due to the protests, he’s unable to leave. The two end up alone — and, predictably, end up in bed.

Worse yet, Kate begins to share classified information with Callum, including details of her upcoming meeting with Trowbridge. When she realizes she’s being ignored by all official channels, she drags Stuart and Eidra into the mess to help her.

The White House — and Callum — propose a symbolic gesture: a public apology from the United States. Hal, upon hearing this, explodes — and rightfully so. The plan is political suicide. Meanwhile, Eidra discovers that Trowbridge is cozying up to the Chinese government, which means Kate — on top of sleeping with a lobbyist with Russian ties — is now leaking sensitive intel to the wrong people.

What follows is a masterclass in irony: Callum and Kate debate international politics, and amid her self-justifications and excuses, she realizes she’s been manipulated. Again. When she tries to explain herself, she compares it to her fights with Hal. Callum doesn’t let it slide: “Even if it were him, it would still be wrong.” For the first time, Kate lowers her defenses. She admits she’s often wrong. She apologizes — and asks for another chance. Against all logic, Callum agrees.

Meanwhile, Stuart — fully aware that everything could collapse — considers consulting a lawyer, as Billie once suggested. And Hal, finally, reaches his limit. He tells her the truth outright: the marriage is over.