In Washington, D. C., Yancey and Sabra are invited to the Congressional New Year's Eve Party; Yancey thanks her for everything she has put up with. His New Year's resolution is to make it up to her. While she dresses, he goes to another room in the hotel to meet with a group of influential men and is surprised to find Tom there. He learns that the price of his appointment is his integrity. He wishes them Happy New Year and takes Sabra to the party. When he tells her that he can't be governor, she sends him away, forever.