Lola Cook

Ellen and Brian try to take down Duncan; Archer's accomplice plans to reveal information to the assistant district attorney about a murder.

Brian wants to expose Duncan to the police, but changes his mind when he sees evidence of Ellen and Duncan getting close.

Ellen has to perform emergency surgery at her house; Duncan wants answers when an innocent person in their plan becomes a victim.

Duncan informs Ellen that her refusal to assassinate the president will cost her a loved one's life; the family learns it will be monitored by Duncan's men until the operation.

A rogue FBI agent takes Dr. Ellen Sanders hostage after she is chosen to operate on the president, threatening to kill her and her family unless she assassinates him during the surgery.

After the president decides to go with a different surgeon, Duncan insists that Ellen change his mind or face the consequences; Ellen gains some insight into Duncan's life when she meets his daughter.