Commander in Chief: Rubie Dubidoux and the Brown Bound Express

Mackenzie appoints Rod her strategic planning advisor. Vince's test results reveal that he has HIV which Templeton plans to use against the administration. Mac ponders how to deal with dirt on Templeton that could ruin his career. Mac uses it as leverage to get him to back off the Vince story before having Vince go public with his HIV status and sexuality. Horace goes after Rebecca's boyfriend for spreading gossip about sleeping with her.