When Ellen disobeys Duncan's orders to assassinate the President during surgery, he tells her it will cost her a family member's life. Duncan also informs the family that they are to go about their normal lives for the next two weeks until the President's operation, and that his team will be monitoring their every move.

Ellen and Brian devise a plan with their kids to escape from Duncan. Meanwhile, Duncan's wife tells him that she wants to discontinue her treatment and spend her time with her husband and daughter.