A Social Contract

Mad Honey Productions.

In a world filled with uncertainty

and political turmoil, a shining light emerges,

ready to lead senate towards a brighter future.

Hey, everybody, thank you so much for coming.

Thank you. No, thank you very much.

Meet Bennett Wilde,

the embodiment of hope and progress.

Let me tell you why you want Bennett in the senate,

because I will fight for you.

I will fight for your children,

I will fight for your families,

I will fight for our future.

America deserves--

Prosperity and opportunity thrive

for every citizen from every background.

With a wealth of political knowledge

and years of service to the community,

he's the seasoned leader senate needs...

You can't do this job by yourself. It takes a team,

and that's what you all are.

Get ready for a new day.

...a candidate that crosses party lines

alongside his devoted wife,

supported by some of America's finest staff

and who wholeheartedly cares about all Americans...

That's right, 'cause I'd rather help people

than attack them.

You duck, then you cover.

...where everyone has a voice

and no one is left behind.

Bennett is the candidate who will bring us

closer to that dream.

Closer to that dream.

To that dream.

I'm Bennett J. Wilde, and I approve this message.

Join the movement, join the cause,

and together, let's build a brighter future for America.

Though international sources confirmed

the tests are routine in nature,

tensions continue to escalate,

and the topic of nuclear weapons continues to be

at the forefront of the conversation.

Well, if that doesn't set a festive mood.

No? How about I turn on the ball game?

America's pastime on America's day.

Oh, so you're a baseball fan now, are you, all of a sudden?

I'm a man of the people, don't you know?

Part of the job.

It's all part of the job.

Melinda, I am so glad you are here.

I know it's Fourth of July. You'd rather be with your family

but it's a big night for us,

and we couldn't do it without you.

Of course, Mr. Wilde. No problem.

If there are any leftovers, as always,

you can take them home to your family.

Thank you. They'll love that.

Mind the mess, Melinda.

Sorry, Mrs. Wilde.

Answer the door.

I have to go put my face on for your guests.

Well, hello there.

-Happy Fourth. -Mwah.

You remember my husband Miles.

Miles, it's good to see you.

Thanks for having us, Senator.

It's Fourth of July, first names only.

Come on in.

Well, it's nice to see everyone out of the office

and fundraising dinners.

Miles, how are your students?

Hopefully enjoying their summer break with no homework.

Oh, that reminds me.

This year you're going to be joining Miles

and his students to draw hand turkeys.

It's a great press hit, and, of course

in a few years, you'll be pardoning one.

Hmm.

I'm sorry. I should've asked about the hand turkeys first.

I'm just nervous.

He'd be an idiot not to pick you.

Go get him.

So hand turkeys, huh?

Bold plan.

Well, that's just part of it.

Lisa, only three senators have gone directly from congress

to the Oval Office in over 200 years.

And with the right person beside you,

cultivating your political profile, it'll be four.

Well, there's more to running an effective

administration than public image.

Well, good thing we have such a reliable

political strategist on our team then.

Speaking of, where is Harry?

What?

-Just spit it out. -Just promise me

we won't talk about money

or politics or religion.

What do you want me to be, a mute?

This is work, Zoe.

I thought it was a Fourth of July barbecue.

Just give him a simple thank you,

that's it, all I'm asking for.

He helped you out, he didn't have to.

I didn't ask him to.

-Zoe. -What?

You're the one freaking out about being late.

Hey.

Hey, it is extremely important that tonight goes well.

I will thank him, okay?

Happy?

But I'll do it when I feel like it.

Capiche?

I appreciate it.

Super. We done here?

Wait, where's the pie?

Ta-da.

Safe and sound.

-This isn't funny. -It's a little funny.

-It's not funny. -Okay.

Happy Fourth, Harry.

Same to you, Lisa.

Hey, Harry, come on in here.

You must be Zoe.

I'm Lisa.

Oh, I know who you are.

This must be--

Yes, this is my sister Zoe.

Zoe, Senator Wilde.

Bennett, please.

Nice to finally meet you, Zoe.

Yeah, I just want to say

gorgeous place you've got here.

Well, thank you very much.

My beautiful wife Regina is quite the decorator

among other things.

Yeah.

Try campaign backer.

Mind if I snoop?

Not at all. Be my guest.

Make yourself at home.

Hi, you two.

Welcome, welcome.

Regina, your home is lovely.

Bennett said you did all the work yourself.

Not by choice.

-Thank you. -Of course.

You try getting this man to settle on a swatch.

No.

Well, if you'll excuse me,

I'll go put some finishing touches on our dinner.

Excellent. Thank you, honey.

Wine.

I have an earthy Oregon 2016 Pinot Noir,

or if you like something a little more crisp,

2018 Sancerre.

-No, that's fine. -I love Sancerre.

Okay.

Well, I know that I shouldn't be talking shop tonight--

But a good crisis doesn't take holidays.

No, it does not.

In order to end this one quickly,

by the end of tonight, I'm going to be choosing

my next chief of staff.

Now, you know how much I love a healthy competition,

so have at it.

Well, whoever you choose,

I can make the announcement on my segment next week,

if you'd like.

What segment?

- Oh, CNN. - Oh, CNN.

They want my party insight on the recent

international missile testing.

It's not that big of a deal.

In studio?

Yes, in New York on Tuesday.

This Tuesday in New York.

Hmm, I might have to make an office excursion.

Are you all right? What happened?

How bad is it?

I'm fine, I'm fine. It's-- it's--

I know you think you're clever, but you're not,

and it'll cost him.

Oh, don't be jealous.

You'll be on that screen one day, kiddo.

Nice pie.

We have my family's charity dinner Tuesday night.

I didn't know I had to go.

You don't have to go, Bennett.

I just think the family has been very supportive

of you, and if you're planning on announcing

your presidential campaign in the spring, it would be--

Why do you always do that?

Do what?

Every time you talk about how you funded me,

about how your parents are so supportive of me,

like I'm a little piece on the game board

you can just move around.

Like I'm some sort of show pony