Maria Kossecka, a newly appointed Deputy Head of Mission, navigates her first major diplomatic engagement with her boss, James Reid. They attend a rally for presidential candidate Milan Ogrisovic, who promotes unity and pro-European ideals. The conversation humorously highlights the importance of personal connections in diplomacy and the inner conflicts faced by diplomats. Tensions rise dramatically with an unexpected plane crash involving a key political figure, raising urgent questions about its impact on the upcoming election.
