[ EU ] Leslie Knope runs for President . Her rival candidate is the current President , who campaigns for re-election : Frank Underwood .

People flooded from the carriages like the ants they are. Finally she stepped out. Knope. The hour had run far later than I had promised Claire, who I knew was buzzing in my pocket. She had to wait. Being the most powerful man in the free world does n't mean you ca n't take matters in your own hands. Knope had bitten off more than she could chew, how fortunate I know just the way to make her choke on it. 
 
 `` Mister president, thank you for meeting me.'' Her face desperately trying to keep up the facade of calmness. Knope was dressed in the same irritably bright beige coat she wore at the opening of NASA's new space adventure. Tapping her as vice was a deadly simple move: the people liked her, a woman. There was no reason not to choose her. Just another step on my ladder to immortality. 
 
 The station was deserted, the very same one that took miss Barnes favor. Knope asking for the meet at this location, therefor, could not be dismissed as a coincidence. Ever since I lost Stamper I felt vulnerable. Seth was determined, resourceful and ruthless. But he was n't Stamper. Dealing with the Posner bitch had been some redemption, an eye for an eye they say. Knope was made of a different material, the kind that took more than a pair of scissors to cut through. Bringing me here was her last mistake. 
 
 `` Ca n't we speak under more amicable circumstances Leslie? It's dark and I can feel a chill.'' 
 
 Her announcement for presidency was unexpected. The chances of the vice dethroning the commander in chief were slim. The party still had unquestionable confidence in my ability as president; to be deprived from my second term by such an insignificant, moronic, excuse for a politician would mean certain destruction to everything I've worked for. 
 
 `` I chose this station for a reason mister Underwood.'' She took a step forward before taking a deep breath, then continuing. `` I've met people like you before, who take everything they want without thinking of the consequences to others. People in politics who lie through their teeth, betray friends and forsake the good of the people for their own benefit - but I would've never imagined such a man to hold office.'' She waved her finger at me, face shading crimson and eyes burning passionately. For a second I felt an inch of pity, to see such pure naiveté and belief. The moment passed more quickly than it came. I reached into my pocket for the phone as she quickly glanced at the CCTV camera. The very same camera that failed to catch me the first time. 
 
 I held the phone to my ear after pressing three buttons, never losing eye contact. `` Bring the car around Meechum. Miss Knope is not feeling well.'' My loyal wolf, a valuable asset, but even the most loyal can stray from the pack. They grow too comfortable and lose the fear that guaranteed its safety. Knope snapped me out of my thoughts. 
 
 `` Underwood, look at me. I'm fine. I'm dead serious. You've scandalized and radicalized this office for too long.'' 
 
 Ah, she showed her hand. Here I was, fretting the thought that she actually found out about Barnes. 
 
 `` I agree Leslie.'' It surprised her. A reaction that reminded me a little of the same plan I had 4 years ago - a confession. I spoke vigorously. Taking a step closer with every name I mentioned. I grabbed her shoulders as I stared into those simple eyes, accenting every calculated moment, every incident - doing what I do best - convincing her of my regret. Whimpering in self pity as I described Barnes'suicide', what supposed consequences it had on my actions and my blind desperation to achieve it all. My sheer regret of it all and my reluctance to keep going. 
 
 `` I'm done Leslie, you've found everything I've tried to hide and it will destroy me. Every move was calculated without consideration of others and for that I must pay.'' 
 
 `` Mister President, I-'' 
 
 `` Mister President?'' Meechum called from the top of the stairs. I've taught him well, he would've definitely been recognized on camera. 
 
 `` Meechum will take you safely to Ben and in a few hours you will see my retraction from the race in the newspapers.'' 
 
 `` I ca n't stay with you.'' Her voice betrayed her uncertainty of the situation. She knew too much to be safe. The last piece of the puzzle was to falsify that safety. A sabotaged vehicle that would rid the two people that threatened me the most. Wiped from the face of the earth with a simple button. 
 
 `` I wo n't be joining you, if that makes you feel better. I trust Meechum with my life and you know him, he's even babysat your children that one time. Remember?'' 
 
 `` Yes,'' Ben stepped out from the shadows, Holding a recorder. `` I do.''
