Royce gets more angered when Burrell fails to successfully downplay the witness investigation and promises to fire him at Parker's request following an election victory. Furthermore, Royce relationship with Watkins becomes frayed over his support for both Daniels and Perkins, his appeasement of the developers, and his illegal campaign contributions. Watkins also believes that Royce disregards the black community, cynically using Marcus Garvey-inspired campaign posters to win their vote. The mayor's security detail leaks the news of Royce and Watkins' falling out to Deputy Commissioner William Rawls, who believes that Carcetti can do better things for the BPD. After Watkins lends his support to Carcetti, Royce loses the election. He appears to have taken his loss in stride, though; following his defeat, he and Carcetti reconcile amicably.