Former President Richard Graves realises the policies of his administration 25 years ago have damaged the country, and begins a journey to right those wrongs; Olivia tries to find her identity after separating from her husband.

Family and staff try unsuccessfully to keep Graves from finding out that the man who attempted to assassinate him is seeking a furlough to visit his dying mother.

Graves encourages a federal bureaucrat to grant amnesty to a group of illegal immigrants who have sought refuge at his ranch; Jeremy returns home after serving in the Army but still feels he can't impress his father.

Graves realises his views are on the wrong side of history as he attends his speechwriter's wedding to another man; Olivia falls deeper in love with Arturo; Isaiah tries to prepare Jeremy for an interview.

Graves learns his longtime friend and ally, ex-United Kingdom Prime Minister Trevor Lloyd is dying of cancer, and takes off to see him in Baltimore for one last adventure; Olivia enlists Jeremy's help.

Margaret arranges for a therapist to visit the family; Jeremy intercepts a letter to the family asking if they want to send someone to speak at Treadwell's furlough hearing; Olivia acts out.