EPISODE

14. Something Better

When a group of American missionaries become hostages during a violent uprising abroad, Dalton must confront demons from his past in order to help Elizabeth secure their safe return home. Also, Stevie takes over Russell's social media presence, and Henry helps his niece, Sarah, mentally prepare for her military deployment.

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During a violent uprising in Nicaragua, a group of American missionaries escape the violence by take refuge in a church, but are unable to leave or seek medical treatment for their wounded. Conrad is oddly hesitant to take any action. Elizabeth is unable to convince Nicaragua's president to cooperate. Elizabeth learns that years ago, Conrad worked at the CIA station in Nicaragua and the president blames Conrad for the death of his mother in an explosion. Conrad convinces the president's father, the beloved former president, to intervene, and he rallies the people to protect those inside the church. Stevie tries to make Russell appear warm and personable as his social media account manager. Although it seems to backfire, Russell realizes afterward that her tactics helped him get a children's health care bill passed.

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