President Garrett was furious over the failure of the watershed bill, which not only marked a defeat for him but also revealed his concerns about possible divisions within the Democratic Party.The failure of the bill that he originally thought would be passed smoothly with Linda's support highlighted the gradual weakening of the White House's influence in Congress.

Linda's absence in this incident serves as a critical turning point.She was originally expected to attend the canvassing event, but she was absent to deal with her son's school enrollment.This decision not only affected the passage of the bill, but also triggered a conflict between the president and Frank.Linda's absence made President Garrett begin to doubt Frank's ability, and Frank had to take on all responsibilities in order to maintain his position and try to save the situation by solving Linda's problems.

In the process, Frank showed his wit and maneuverability.He keenly seized the opportunity of Linda's son's enrollment problem and tried to win Linda's support by solving this thorny problem.However, he also faces the problem of internal traitors.On this issue, Zoe provided key clues, revealing that it was Carlisle who manipulated the MPs to oppose the passage of the bill.This discovery shocked Frank, but he was forced to face reality and take action to solve the problem.

The quarrel between Carlisle and Frank becomes another climax of the episode.During the argument, Carlisle vented long-standing grievances, while Frank tried to emphasize that their common goals were more important than the clean water plan.Although this reason was difficult for Carlisle to accept, she finally chose to compromise.However, this did not end the conflict between them, but instead paved the way for the subsequent plot.

The appearance of Peter Russell brings a new twist to the plot.He threatened Frank to fix the bill or expose Cohen's editorial.This puts Frank in a difficult position, and he has to take action to solve this time bomb.In the process, Frank showed his decisiveness and resourcefulness. He solved Linda's problem by finding Gillian and recommending Linda's son to the provost, and also resolved Peter's threat by proposing a cooperation plan.

However, the plot does not end there.The smooth agreement at the dinner and Peter's failed interview became a new turning point in the plot.Rachel's appearance puts Peter in a difficult position, and Zoe seizes the opportunity to publish an article about the failed interview, thus ending Peter's political career.In the end, Frank succeeded in getting Vice President Jim Matthews to appear, paving the way for the subsequent plot.