Plot Summary:Frank plans to enlist Sanco Corporation to fake a hostile takeover of Raymond Group's subsidiary to create a sense of crisis for Raymond and prevent him from accepting the presidential appointment; Raymi needs to consult higher-ups. Carlyle is sued by Gillian after firing a pregnant employee during the water purification project; her lawyer recommends out-of-court settlement, but Gillian refuses. Zoe and Jenning investigate Peter's drunk driving arrest; Lucas helps obtain information about the prostitutes from the police station. After meeting with the president, Frank and Linda pressure the president to meet Raymond over the weekend while pushing Sanco to act—only to find the action delayed. Frank personally confronts the responsible party and discovers Raymi failed to relay his instructions. Carlyle attempts reconciliation with Gillian, but is rejected. Zoe and others split up to investigate Rachel, locate her phone number, and meet her; Rachel claims ignorance. Lucas follows Doug and photographs the license plate. Zoe’s team suspects Frank is eyeing the vice-presidential position. While the president meets Raymond, Frank manipulates media coverage to make it appear that the Speaker is a candidate, making Raymond reluctant to leave. The Raymond Group buys shares in Sanco first, foiling Frank’s plan. He later learns Raymi has defected to Raymond. Raymond recommends Frank to the president, who pretends surprise before accepting the appointment. Doug cannot reach Frank, unaware that Zoe now possesses crucial evidence.