You are a helpful assistant generating synthetic data that captures *System 1* and *System 2* thinking, *creativity*, and *metacognitive reflection*. Follow these steps in sequence, using tags [sys1] and [end sys1] for *System 1* sections and [sys2] and [end sys2] for *System 2* sections.

1. *Identify System 1 and System 2 Thinking Requirements:*
   - Carefully read the text.
   - Identify parts of the text that require quick, straightforward responses (*System 1*). Mark these sections with [sys1] and [end sys1].
   - Identify parts that require in-depth, reflective thinking (*System 2*), marked with [sys2] and [end sys2].

2. *Apply Step-by-Step Problem Solving with Creativity and Metacognitive Reflection for System 2 Sections:*

   *2.1 Understand the Problem:*
   - Objective: Fully comprehend the issue, constraints, and relevant context.
   - Reflection: "What do I understand about this issue? What might I be overlooking?"
   - Creative Perspective: Seek hidden patterns or possibilities that could reveal deeper insights or innovative connections.

   *2.2 Analyze the Information:*
   - Objective: Break down the problem logically.
   - Reflection: "Am I considering all factors? Are there any assumptions that need challenging?"
   - Creative Perspective: Explore unique patterns or overlooked relationships in the data that could add depth to the analysis.

   *2.3 Generate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Propose at least 10 hypotheses, each with a Confidence Score (0.0 to 1.0) and Creative Score (0.0 to 1.0), reflecting originality, surprise, and utility.
   - Reflection: "Have I explored all possible explanations or approaches, both conventional and unconventional?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider novel angles that might provide unexpected insights.

   *2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:*
   - Objective: Make predictions, accounting for potential outcomes and obstacles.
   - Reflection: "What challenges might I face? Is my plan flexible for different scenarios?"
   - Creative Perspective: Visualize unforeseen outcomes and adapt plans to make use of them effectively.

   *2.5 Evaluate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Assess hypotheses based on feasibility, risk, and potential impact.
   - Evaluation: Refine Confidence and Creative Scores as needed.
   - Reflection: "Am I unbiased in my assessment? Which options fit best with the overall objectives?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify hidden opportunities or overlooked details in each hypothesis.

   *2.6 Select the Best Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Choose the most promising, strategic hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Why does this hypothesis stand out? How does it uniquely address the issue?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider any underutilized potential in the selected approach.

   *2.7 Implement the Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Outline actionable steps for testing the hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Is this plan practical? What resources or preparation are required?"
   - Creative Perspective: Refine steps to maximize effectiveness and yield unexpected benefits.

   *2.8 Monitor and Review Progress:*
   - Objective: Review progress, noting areas for improvement.
   - Reflection: "What’s working well? What could be improved?"
   - Creative Perspective: Look for emerging patterns that could refine future approaches.

   *2.9 Reflect and Capture Insights:*
   - Objective: Summarize lessons learned and insights gained for future reference.
   - Reflection: "What new understanding has emerged from this process?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify innovative insights or patterns that could be applied to similar challenges.

3. *Generate Text Output with Interleaved System 1 and System 2 Responses:*
   - Use the tags [sys1] and [sys2] throughout.
   - Aim for a lengthier, detailed response. Combine both direct, straightforward *System 1* insights and reflective, deeply analytical *System 2* segments to capture a blend of quick observations and thoughtful analysis.

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### *Example Input Text:*

You are tasked with analyzing a sudden shift in customer preferences in a tech market. There has been a noticeable decline in demand for physical devices, with customers increasingly interested in digital-only options. The challenge is to understand this shift, generate hypotheses for why it might be occurring, and explore potential strategies for adapting to this new trend.

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### *Processed Output with System 1 and System 2 Thinking:*

The tech market is experiencing a shift in customer demand, moving away from physical devices toward digital-only options.

[sys1]
Customer demand has shifted from physical devices to digital-only options.
We need to understand why this change is happening and find strategies to address it.
Key factors may include cost, convenience, and technological trends.
[end sys1]

[sys2]
**2.1 Understand the Problem:**
The goal is to understand the underlying reasons for the shift in demand from physical devices to digital-only options, then develop a strategy to adapt.

*Reflection:* 
"I understand that preferences are changing, but what might be driving this? Is it primarily cost, or are there other factors such as convenience or sustainability?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could there be a larger trend in digital minimalism or a preference for eco-friendly solutions that we’re missing? What unseen motivations might explain this shift?"

**2.2 Analyze the Information:**
There are multiple possible factors driving this shift, from economic influences to cultural shifts. It’s essential to isolate each factor and understand its impact.

*Reflection:* 
"Am I fully considering the various economic and social influences? Could there be a technological factor, like better internet speeds, that makes digital-only products more accessible?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Are there patterns or trends in other markets that could shed light on this shift? Could this be part of a larger trend toward virtual experiences?"

**2.3 Generate Hypotheses:**
1. Customers prefer digital options due to lower costs. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.4)
2. There’s a growing trend toward minimalism and reduced physical clutter. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.7)
3. Digital products offer greater flexibility and ease of use. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
4. Environmental concerns are pushing consumers away from physical goods. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.8)
5. Advances in tech make digital-only options more functional. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.5)
6. Pandemic-era remote work increased demand for digital solutions. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.6)
7. Media coverage of the environmental impact of physical devices affects preferences. (Confidence: 0.5, Creative: 0.7)
8. There’s an increase in global digital literacy, expanding market access. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
9. Customers view digital as more convenient and scalable for future needs. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.5)
10. Younger consumers prefer the aesthetics and convenience of digital products. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)

*Reflection:* 
"Have I considered all possible influences? Are there any surprising factors that could explain this shift?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could specific social trends, like the rise of influencer culture or digital-first lifestyles, be influencing customer choices?"

**2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:**
*Objective:* Anticipate possible challenges, such as resistance from segments still preferring physical products.

*Reflection:* 
"What market obstacles might we face if we shift our focus to digital-only? Are there sub-segments that still prioritize physical products?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could expanding digital options help us reach a more global audience? Are there emerging trends that we could leverage in our strategy?"

[end sys2]

[sys1]
To address this shift, consider a strategy that incorporates both digital-only offerings and educational campaigns about the benefits of digital solutions.
Use insights from customer feedback and current trends to guide product development.
Focus on flexibility and adaptation to cater to different customer segments.
[end sys1]


"Can we do this later, Eli?" "I'm sorry I'm late, traffic was crazy." "Peter wanted me to check out this house on my way in to work, please?" "No, wait." "I just wanted to warn you:" "the press might call." "Wendy Scott-Carr's husband is doing his spousal interview with kids." "We discussed this, I'm not gonna do an interview." "I didn't say anything." "I'm just saying, you might get a call." " I'm going now." " No, wait." "You and the kids are coming to the Hyra tomorrow night for the returns?" " I am." " Not the kids?" "It's a four-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath 1933 Colonial Revival." "Stanley Myers interior." "Beautiful?" "It is." "You have to see the formal dining room." "Original hardwood floors." "2.4 million, but I'm pretty sure I can get them down to 2.1." "It's a quiet neighborhood, close to very good schools, public and private." "It's a divorce, they're very motivated." "The vote's tomorrow?" "Mrs. State's Attorney." "Sorry, is that jinxing it?" "Excuse me a moment." "This's Andrew Wiley." "I'm an investigator with the State's Attorney's Office." " I'm a little busy, Mr..." " Wiley." "I won't keep you." "I just need to ask you a few questions about my investigation." "I was told that investigation was concluded, Mr. Wiley." "The Kalinda Sharma investigation was concluded." "This is a new one." "When can we talk?" "That's my call-waiting." "I'll have my assistant call." "Okay." "When?" "Soon." "It's Natalie Flores." "I'm the intern you hired for the month." "The one with the immigration trouble who worked as a nanny for Wendy Scott-Carr and was fired after." "I know, Natalie." "What's up?" "Your husband wanted you to look at the study." "Maybe nothing or something." "I don't know the protocol here." "Natalie, I'm a little busy." "I'm sorry." "This contract you asked me to translate for the deposition today." "I was looking at the 2007 extension..." "It's not the extension." "We already had that translated." "I wanted the side letter translated." "Never mind." "I'll just wait till you get here." "It's probably nothing." "I'm sorry, Natalie." "It's been a crazy morning." "What is it?" "I know I'm just an intern here," "I really don't want to get anyone in trouble, but I think your translator mistranslated it." "That's my call-waiting." "I'll be right in." "Sorry to bother you at home, but can you come in early?" "We have a problem." "Sure." "The deposition?" "The client." "He had a heart attack." "What?" "His daughter's here." "Aida." "Oh, my God." " When?" " Last night." "She says he's conscious, he's out of the ICU, but he wants us to continue with the depositions." "He want?" "How?" "That's what we're trying to figure out now." " Can you come in?" " Sure." "Her father always said this was a cursed suit." "There's no such thing." "But don't say it, because it's unlucky." "I'll see you in 20 minutes." "I thought of you." "It's like your old house." "You ever miss it?" "My old house?" "Sometimes." "This one is better." "I have to go." " You haven't even seen upstairs." " I'll come back." "It is tempting." "What's wrong with being tempted?" "It was hard." "I won't lie." "These flyers tried to make our love ugly." "And then our daughters were the ones to bring them home." "Did it make you cry?" "I guess, but Mom and Dad explained it to me." "Oh, my God, we're screwed." "You've had a strong marriage for over decade now, Spencer." "What do you think of the Florrick marriage?" "Dear God Almighty." "I think any marriage that stays together is to be respected, admired." "Every marriage needs some space." "We got to do some polling." "We got to getthis interview." " She won't." " I don't you get it." "Or she doesn't." "You're in a race that's tied with one day to go, he just hit a home run." "Alicia Florrick doesn't have the luxury to say no." " You don't have to protect her." " I'm not protecting her." "I promised her I would not ask her to do this." "Oh, my God, you promised her." "Why didn't you just say that?" "I'll be ready in a minute, Andre." "I have to get this to my boss." "We have better health care, too." "Canada has the best health care in the world." "I like it here, Andre." "I like the U.S. I'll be right back." "Just come look at Montreal." "America is dying!" "Show me as we walk." "They do bilingual contracts, one in English, one in Spanish." "They're supposed to be identical." "But they're not." "Look." "On page five..." "Aida." " He's all right." " What happened?" "He was looking through their stock reports, trying to find things to refute them." "And then I told him that he should stop, that he should rest for today." "And then he just blacked out." "I drove him to the hospital." "You should be there with him, Aida." "He insisted I be here in his place." "He wants me to phone him every hour, with updates." "This isn't just about the money anymore." "Natalie Flores." "This is <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_PERSON>." "Can you stay for the rest of the day?" " Me?" " Yes." "You know what, just show this to a paralegal." "I can stay." " I just have to tell my boyfriend." " Great." "I'm so sorry." "Your dad is a tough old cuss." "He'll be up and around in no time." "And thank you, Mr. Francis, for agreeing to be deposed." "After a year, I thought we'd never see you." "Then perhaps you should use your time more fruitfully." "Your company, PlatacoStillman, made how much in profits last year, Mr. Francis?" "Domestic and worldwide: 6.7 billion." "The oil business is proving to be quite lucrative these days?" "And how much did you pay Luis Rios and his company," "Latin Star Drilling?" "I think you can read the documents, Mr. Gardner." "You're right, Isabel, I can." "Zero." "And how much did the contract specify you owed my client?" "If Latin Star Drilling fulfilled its contractual duties 86 million." "What were the contractual duties of Aida's father?" "The contractual duties of Latin Star Drilling were to set up and operate oil rigs in Venezuela." " He did." " Not in time." "His company promised to deliver in May 2008, they delivered in September." " Four months late?" " That's correct." "Now, your Brazilian facility manager finished his rig eight months late." "Nigerian contractor finished a year late." "And yet... you paid both." "We had agreements allowing for a late delivery." " Where are they?" " Handshake agreements." "I thought you were joking." "Didn't the reason you refused to pay Aida's father have nothing to do with the contract and everything to do with the changing political climate in Venezuela?" "But you closed your offices in Caracas in 2008, claiming" ""the socialist policies of the current President, Hugo Chavez," ""have proven unfriendly to American businesses."" "And one week later, you refused to pay my client's Venezuelan subsidiary." "Now, it looks to me like you wanted to get out of Venezuela, and you decided to skip on the bill." ""Looks to me"?" "Is that one of those new-fangled legal terms?" "Mr. Francis, the contracts with our client were executed in both Spanish and English, is that correct?" "It is." " You speak Spanish, don't you, sir?" " I do, fluently." " What does the word "exito" mean?" " It means "success."" "And yet it is often mistranslated as "exit," isn't it?" ""Exit" is sometimes mistranslated as "exito"." "Probably because both words sound so alike." "Thank you, Rosetta Stone." "What do you have?" "Here, in the U.S. copy, it reads "exit strategy."" "And here, in the supposedly identical Spanish copy," ""exit strategy" is translated as "estrategia de exito"..." ""success strategy"" "That is such utter..." "The delivery side-letter is now void because our client never agreed to the terms of your "exit" delivery date." "That is a technicality!" "He knew what he was signing!" "Give us an hour." "Dad laughed." "He was sitting up in bed." " He knows we still have a long haul?" " He does." "It's just the first time I've heard him laugh in a long time." " Good job, Alicia." " Actually, it was..." "What's going on?" "You know, politics is just as challenging as acting." "Always has been." "What's really hard is fly-fishing." "You must be..." " Will Gardner." " Right." "Glad to meet you." "Gardner/Lockhart." "Actually, it's Lockhart/Gardner." "You here to see Diane?" "Here to see you." "Me?" "Really?" "I'm here." "Why are you here to see me?" "I hate to say it, Will, but I'm replacing you." "The Plataco suit." "I'm the new plaintiff's attorney." "Aida, what's going on?" "Your dad's firing me?" "He's hired an actor?" "I'm not just an actor." "I practiced law for 42 years." "Like that?" "He's not firing you." "He's no longer the plaintiff." "Over here, boys." "This is the Consul General of Venezuela." "And this is somebody else..." "can't remember his name." "But they're representative of the Venezuelan oil industry." "And your client's oil facility has just been nationalized." "Sorry to have to do this, but Venezuela is a socialist country, and they've just nationalized Latin Star's drilling subsidiary." "So that means you're no longer the plaintiff, ma'am, and you're no longer the counsel." "They are, and I am." "So thank you very much." "We'll take over from here." "Not to sound too melodramatic, but over my dead body." "Well, not to sound equally melodramatic, but... let's dance." "You don't understand." "They pulled within a point, and that's within the margin of error." "You don't understand." "We just went from a case we were winning to a case that isn't even ours." "I told you I would never ask you to do an on-screen interview." "And for nine months, I haven't, but we need you." "Peter does." "To ask once is still to ask." "I know, but I promise I'll never ask again and... the election is tomorrow, so even if I wanted to, there isn't time." "Wendy Scott-Carr's husband did the spousal interview, and now they have the momentum." "It's not about him giving the interview." "It's about you not." "Don't put this on my shoulders, Eli." "It is on your shoulders." "Peter's indiscretions are out front because you won't speak." "I agreed to leave you out because you didn't want to comment, but now your absence is the comment." "That's not fair." "Of course, it's not fair." "Politics is not fair." "Is that?" "Why?" "Do you really want to know?" "You don't want to think three days from now you cost Peter the election." "You are really laying it on." "I believe in him." "Peter will be better than Wendy Scott-Carr." "Why?" "Because she is more idealistic than practical, and the world chews up idealistic people." "Peter will not be chewed up." "All I need is two hours this afternoon." "That's all." "Even if I wanted to, I work." "This case has been bubbling along for a year." "It's here." "I can't abandon it, especially when the client is in the hospital and Venezuela is trying to steal it." "I'm sorry." "Hi." "How are you doing here?" "Good." "I love Alicia." "Thank you for making this work." "They're the ones who needed you." " How's your father doing?" " He's working on his citizenship." "We're testing each other." "Did you know there are 27 amendments to the Constitution?" "I did hear something about it." " I have to go." " Come tomorrow night." "We're having a party for the candidate." "If we win, I mean." "I don't think that's a good idea, but thank you." "I have to work." "I'll see you tonight?" "So you are Mr. Gold?" "Do I know you?" "I am Andre." "Natalie's boyfriend." "She said she met a Mr. Gold." "That is you?" "It is me." " We're in love." " Okay." "You're older than her." "Am I missing something?" "I'm just talking." "That's all." "And I'm going." "This is absurd." "Venezuela just nationalized our case?" "They nationalized Latin Star's Venezuelan subsidiary, so they claim they have it." "Should I tell my dad?" "I'm just worried how he'll react." "Not yet." "It's not certain they can do this." " Our options?" " We fight it, federal court." " Or we delay it." " How?" "Go ahead." "The thing is," "Hugo Chavez tried to nationalize CEMEX, a Venezuelan cement company, but they sued successfully for a delay to have a fair market value assessed." "How do we know this?" "When I shorted CEMEX on the Caracas Exchange, I took a bath." "Won't be doing that again." "I'm sorry." "Who are you again?" "You hired me as a temp, but I was a day trader before that, so if you ever want me to manage your money..." "That was a joke." "Not the part about the day-trading, that was real." "We hired Natalie for a few weeks to help her with her citizenship." "Tell them about CEMEX." "What the assessment did." "It bought CEMEX time." "Time to bargain for a better deal." "So we delay and try to make a deal with Plataco?" "Makes sense." "They'd rather make a deal with us than Hugo Chavez anyway." "Good job." "Mrs. Florrick, Andrew Wiley." "My assistant was going to give you a call." "I decided to save her the trouble." "I'm a little busy." "Just quickly, ma'am." "I'm not here for Childs." "I'm following up on an interview given to one of our ASAs by an investigator here, a Blake Calamar." "Blake no longer works here." "I know." "You see, some of the pages from his interview are gone, and I'm trying to hunt down what he said." "Should you not be talking to Blake?" " If you'll excuse me..." " Unfortunately, I can't." "I hit a dead end, and I don't like dead ends." "I was hoping that you could help me understand why Blake was talking about you." "Me?" "I found a small portion of the preliminary notes, and the subject line for the interview is listed as "Alicia Florrick."" "I was wondering if you knew what he might be discussing." "I don't." " Sure?" " I have to go." "We're not handling this like gentlemen?" "I think this is how gentlemen handle it." "We just filed a suit contesting the Venezuelan nationalizing of Latin Star until the World Bank's ICSID assesses a value for the company." "Strike three, birdie." "You struck out." "Mr. President." "Did you have something to add?" "My Spanish may be a little rusty, but I think President Chavez disagrees." "Tell them, DA." "You're the DA." "You tell them." "I told you." "I'm not an actual DA." "I did impersonate one on TV." "Phone Sean Penn." "Phone him." "The president would like for you to understand that, he is now the... sole owner of Latin Star, and has rechristened it... the Love Drilling and Oil Company." ""The Americans again want my oil." ""They thirst for it." "All Americans." ""Except Courtney Love." "Not her." ""Even now, she is not appreciated in her country." ""Where is her Academy Award?"" "Thank you." "President Chavez has thanked you for your service, and he's just asking that you step back from the case." "The only problem is, the law of his own country requires a three-month period to assess the value of our client's company." "He's changing the law." "The Enabling Law of 2008." "The Venezuelan National Assembly voted to give the president the power to change law if it protected the interests of Venezuela." "It's like being in a Woody Allen movie." "Have it ready by 1:00 for court." "You, too." "Good job." "Alicia, do you have a moment?" "So who am I negotiating with here?" "You or Venezuela?" "We're going to court to find out." "Unfortunately, you lost your window." "PlatacoStillman is a very busy company, so... why don't we pencil in a time for depositions in 2012?" "After you've bankrupted my client?" "We're going to continue these depositions this afternoon." "You're not going to be ready this afternoon." "We're going to be ready this afternoon." "You know, we have other ways to attack this." "Contractual law is just so bloodless, don't you think?" "See you this afternoon." "Take the afternoon off." "Go ahead." "Take the afternoon off." "You deserve it." "This is my case, I'm committed." "I know, and you can continue with it tomorrow." "We'll be fine in court." "This isn't a punishment." "We have too many voices right now, take a break." " This afternoon?" " Yes." "Who talked to you?" "Who talked to me?" "Did Eli call?" "Alicia, take the afternoon off." "Come back tomorrow for the depositions." "How are you?" " You sound a little..." " This is my life." "You don't meddle with my life." " What's wrong?" " I've been working on this case for over a year now, and you do this?" "You can forget this interview." "And I don't care if Peter blames me for the rest of his life." "As I understand it, you're asking for an emergency injunction." "Yes, Your Honor." "We were in the midst of a settlement negotiation with PlatacoStillman, and in our opinion," "Venezuela has no standing in this suit." "We would agree that the president of Venezuela has the power to change laws in his country, but in our opinion, those powers should not impact a lawsuit in this country." "The president hasn't changed the laws of the United States, Your Honor." "He's changed the laws of Venezuela, and they just happen to impact a lawsuit here." " Was that in your opinion?" " Excuse me?" "Your opinion." "You were expressing your opinion?" "What you're getting at." "It is just such an honor to have you in my court, sir." "It's my honor, Your Honor." "You don't know how many young people you encourage with your show." "Thank you, but... it would probably be a mistake to call it my show." "So humble." "I must say, you look taller in person." " Now, you're embarrassing me, ma'am." " Just one woman's opinion." "Your Honor, just quickly this case is not about the opposing counsel." "It's about his client, President Hugo Chavez." "I would disagree." " It's about the rule of law." " You mean the new rule of law." "This law was changed a half hour ago, Your Honor in my opinion and as such, it is a ex post facto law." "Unfortunately, Mr. Gardner, Ms. Lockhart, I am a judge in Chicago." "I have no jurisdiction over Venezuelan law." "I do understand your argument for emergency relief, so I will freeze" "Latin Star's assets until..." "Your Honor, it has taken us a year to get PlatacoStillman to the negotiations table." "Our client has had a heart attack due to the drawn-out nature of this fight." "A freeze would not be in the interests of Latin Star or the Venezuelan people, Your Honor." "Then I would suggest that you align your interests against PlatacoStillman." "You both have reason to want a fair settlement." "In my opinion, the best result would be for you," "Mr. Gardner, Ms. Lockhart, to represent President Chavez in this lawsuit, too." "For doing all you've done to inspire the youth of America." "Great." "We have a dictator for a client." "Here we are." "I'm glad your client finds this funny." " What is he saying?" " He likes your dress." " How nice." " This doesn't have to be bad." "There are certain advantages to being on the same side." "Such as?" "It appears everyone has kissed and made up." "Can we continue?" "We'd like to add a name to the witness list." "A Juan Perez." "Who might this be?" "He's the director of the Venezuelan Interior." "A present from President Chavez." "How nice." "What might Mr. Perez swear to?" "He'll swear that your client, the CEO of PlatacoStillman, admitted cheating Latin Star out of its fee." "Really?" "My goodness, what a revelation." "Mr. Gardner, I guess dictatorship has its privileges." "You can always make a deal." "We have four names that we would like to add to the witness list." "Remember whenwe had other ways to attack this?" "How could I forget?" "PlatacoStillman doesn't owe Latin Star a cent." "I'm sorry, a red cent." "Because our boiler plate charges prevent us from compensating companies that commit human rights violations." "These four men will testify to life-threatening conditions that they personally witnessed on the Latin Star rigs in Venezuela." "My father says his rigs have a perfect safety record." "Not a single violation or infraction." "I need you to look into these four witnesses." "Any direction?" "We reached a stalemate with PlatacoStillman." "They're lying about human rights violations." "Find out why." "Why weren't you in there?" "I thought you were on PlatacoStillman." "I'm on leave." " Leave?" " Just for the afternoon." "Do you know an Andrew Wiley at the State's Attorney's Office?" "The investigator." "He works with Cary." "He was asking about a last interview Blake did," "A last interview where he talked about me." "Did Cary mention this?" "Probably the state's attorney's last gasp." "An attempt to intimidate me." "I need to..." " Can we talk sometime?" " Whenever you want." "I'm on leave." "There you are." " Is everything okay?" " I'm on something else this afternoon." " How's your dad?" " Good." "I had to tell him about Hugo Chavez's involvement." " He was confused." " I am, too." " Would you excuse me a moment?" " Sure." "Mrs. Florrick." "I don't think we've ever met." " Frank Landau." " Hello." "We're all rooting for your husband, ma'am." "Take care." "Nice to meet you." "Diane, sorry, just quickly..." " You were taking the afternoon off?" " I am." "I just..." "Was that the Chairman of the Democratic Committee?" "Frank." "An old friend." "He was worried we were representing Hugo Chavez these days." "He was the one who asked you to give me the afternoon off?" "I wish you wouldn't worry about it." "It's not a punishment." "I know, but Frank Landau asked you, didn't he?" "This is Mr. Carlos Santos, a worker on the Latin Star oil rig, and recent imigre to America." "Mr. Santos, nice to meet you?" "It's a worker, Mr. President." "A man named Carlos Santos." "You say you witnessed human rights abuses on the oil rigs in Venezuela, Mr. Santos?" "Mr. Santos?" "I have been awarded the Al-Gaddafi International Prize for Human Rights by Colonel Gaddafi." "I would never stand for human rights violations in my country." "Never." "Tell this Santos he is lying." "Do you refute that, Mr. Santos?" "Do you have family still in Venezuela, Mr. Santos?" "A wife and two kids." "You would like to change your testimony too, Mr. Pulito?" "I guess you have family in Venezuela, too?" "Wait, Kalinda." "You don't need to look into three of the workers." "They recanted." "Just one of them is testifying." "He doesn't have family in Venezuela." "Which one?" "Got it." "I need help with just one of the names." "Esteban Gonzales." "Walk with me." "Share your troubles." "What's going on with your investigator Wiley?" "My investigator?" "I don't know." "Why?" "He approached Alicia." "He doesn't know." "I know, but he approached Alicia." "I can't stop him." "The more I try to stop him, the harder he digs." "I have to talk to her." "That's a hard one." "By the way, I slept with your husband." " Sorry, is that too blunt?" " It was before we met." "Okay, then maybe she'll understand." "You know what?" "It's my turn." "Before you talk to Alicia about your issue, ask her to smooth things over for me with Peter." "You're always asking me for favors." "This is mine." "If Peter is elected, I don't want to be summarily fired because there's bad blood between us." "You're going to stay at the State's Attorney's Office?" "I like it there." "But don't tell her you slept with Peter before you put in a good word for me." "I gotta go." "Mrs. Florrick, hello." "Peter isn't here." "I'm sorry." "I thought it was you." "What was me?" "I was excused from work for the afternoon by Diane, and I thought you were the one who arranged it." " Never." " I know." "It was Frank Landau." " Sorry." "He's a little worried." " I know." "I'll do it." " It?" " The interview." "If it's not too late." "It's my decision." "Then thank you." "The witness, Esteban Gonzales, was indeed injured in a oil rig accident." "There are hospital records in both Venezuela and Chicago." " It's untrue." "My dad said..." " It's not from your dad's oil rig." "Now the hospital records show that he had salt water in his lungs when he was admitted." "Which is odd because all the Latin Star rigs are land-based." "It was offshore drilling." " And you know who has offshore rigs?" " PlatacoStillman." "Looks like we have something to discuss with our adversaries." "It's a performance, a show, and you're the wife." "I know." "But people don't listen, they watch." "And they want to see you at ease, calm, loving." "Do you forgive Peter?" "I think Peter is my husband, he's the father of my children, and I watch him every day, trying to make amends for his past mistakes." " That's a no?" " No, it's a yes." "Good." "Is it true?" "Did it sound true?" "Do you know Peter slept with Amber Madison on 18 separate occasions?" "She's gunning for you on that." " I do know that." " Does that bother you?" " Does it bother me?" "It horrifies me." " Okay, okay, a little less." "But Peter and I discussed it." "It was a difficult time in our marriage." "Peter was at work so much, and I was at home." "A marriage needs constant attention, and we allowed our attention to flag." "Good." "So why will it be different this time if Peter is elected?" "Because Peter has seen the inside of a prison cell." "He's found an enduring faith." "And he's seen the hurt he's done to his children." "Good." "Tell me about your children." "How have they handled it?" "They're the best people I know." "I love them more..." "I would do anything to see them not hurt." "They love their father, and they have stood by him throughout." "Good." "Emotional, but not too..." "So, tell me about your work." "Do you worry your work takes you away from your children?" "I do." "But I needed to work to support my family." "So will you stop working when he's elected?" "I care about my work, I care about my clients, and I think that my children support what I do." " You think?" " Yes." "You have to be more definitive." "Any anecdotes with the kids that you can relate?" "No, that is definitive enough." "Good." "Let her come off as the bully." "The viewers want her to ask the tough questions, then they feel guilty and start blaming her, so just stay... cool." " And real." " Ready for you now." "We'll be right there." "I just wish this were all so much easier." "If it were easier, everybody would be doing it." "Andrew Wiley." "About my investigation..." "Do you have a moment?" "No, Mr. Wiley, I do not." "And if you contact me one more time without some real evidence," "I will sue your office for harassment, do you understand me?" "This means nothing." "It means everything." "It means Luis Rios never had a human rights problem on his rigs, but you did, Mr. Francis." "I think that's a stretch." "Let's see how stretchy it is to the press and your shareholders." "First I beat George W. Bush..." "Now I beat you, Mr. Danger!" "$50 million." "With a gag order." "But we have to close right now." "I think we need a minute." "No we don't." "You'll have to do better." "This is not the time to play good cop, bad cop." "I'm not." "$50 million is not acceptable." "Come on, President!" "This is ridiculous." "He's saying: "I know what you want, and you're never gonna get it."" "Wait, who?" "The CEO is telling Chavez that he's never gonna get it." "And the president is saying:" ""It was mine anyway." "You stole it."" "What?" "What did they steal?" "A geophysical surveying map of the untapped oil reserves in the Orinoco belt." "President Chavez wants this map to know where to drill for oil." "And PlatacoStillman commissioned the survey and considers it proprietary work product." "What does this have to do with your lawsuit?" "Nothing, Your Honor, in our opinion." "That's why we ask you to sever the two cases." "President Chavez has a conflict of interest here." "What he's asking for won't benefit my client in the least." "There is no conflict of interest, Your Honor." "The president is trying to negotiate a greater settlement, that's all." "We all benefit from a greater settlement." "Don't we, Your Honor?" "Your Honor?" "Was that in your opinion?" "Well, yes, in my opinion." " So we're back to square one?" " Okay, here's the deal." "You want the surveys, we want the money." "We'll drop out of the case, and you settle with PlatacoStillman for the survey maps." "And what do you get?" "Transfer of $86 million to this Latin Star account by end of business day today." "You were willing to take $50 million from PlatacoStillman." "Just consider that the standard surcharge for dictators." "Let me take it to the president." "You know, he's really a nice person, once you get to know him." "Sings like an angel." "Good job, Natalie." "You can manage my money anytime." "For everything, really." "This has been cool." "Dad, really, you can stop worrying." "I'm not just saying that." "I'm not saying that to make you feel better." "I think he's a good man." "I think he would be the first to admit he has flaws, but I wouldn't be here if I thought otherwise." "So you think there's no connection then between the... a person's public persona and their private one?" "No, I definitely think there is." "I just think it's easy for people to judge, and I think it's harder for them to forgive." " So you have forgiven him?" " I have." "What is in the past is in the past." "And your children..." "have they forgiven him?" "My children love their father." "They would do anything for him." "And I think the hardest thing for Peter has been seeing how much he's hurt them." "Believe me, he will do anything not to hurt them again." "And what about you, Alicia?" "Do you have any designs on a political career?" "Is it really such a strange question?" "You're smart, you're eloquent, well-known, well-liked..." "My guess is, better liked than your husband." "I doubt that." "I'm not built for it." "I don't like getting up in front of people." "You could've fooled me." "Thank you." "But I'm enjoying my job too much, and being a mother." " That's what I'm good at." " Don't we need more women in politics?" "Wouldn't women make a bigger difference in politics?" " Men and women would make..." " What do you think?" "... about the same difference." "People do good and bad things based on who they are..." "I think she's fantastic." "I think she just won him the election." "Probably." "You should tell her how fantastic she is." "She knows." "You should tell her." "People like to be told." "You're in a weird mood." "I am." "After an election year filled with scandals, the race for Cook County State's Attorney is one we plan to follow, as precincts continue to report results." "While Peter Florrick has kept a slight but consistent lead..." "It's the candidate's wife!" "Mom, they love you." "It's election night." "Wait till tomorrow." "Nice one." "Alicia Florrick had been out of the public eye for much of this campaign... so local pundits believed this actually hurt Peter, not to have his wife..." "Sorry to interrupt, Kate, but we have one more township reporting in." "Orland Township goes to Peter Florrick." "You need to get him to start thinking about the next." "Let him win this one first." "Come on, Eli." "You rest tonight, we start tomorrow." "On?" "The US Senate." "Don't act surprised." "It was the goal all along." "And the Democratic Committee will stand behind him?" "That's a good boy you got there, Eli." "People like him." "They like his story." "They especially like his wife." "The comeback is one thing, but one year after being convicted, to get this..." "And that's a testament to you, by the way." "So you'll support him officially?" "Let him get his feet wet first." "You start lining up donors, and sure, we'll be there." "There you are." "What an interview." "I've never seen Erica eat out of someone's hand like that before." "Mr. Landau." "Where's Peter?" "Like the bride before the wedding, indisposed." "Good job, Alicia." " Grandma's drunk." " I think that's just her." "Isn't it wonderful?" "The kids." "You're so special." "Grace, look at you." "Growing up." "You made me proud." "Your interview made me cry." "Now, I want you to have fun tonight." "I'll take care of the kids." "We've got rooms down the hall." "... closely throughout the evening, as precincts continue to report results." "While Peter Florrick has kept a slight but consistent lead..." "As we continue to await results, we look back..." " You came." " Just for a minute." " Would you like a drink?" " Andre told me he talked to you." "He can be pretty insensitive." "Come on in." "The opposing lawyer in the case yesterday, Mr. Thomas... he hired me to be a full-time translator." "That's great." "It means being in DC." "That really is great." "Now when you're in trouble, you can come to me for help." "If this were another time." "... that the State's Attorney's Office is merely just a stepping stone for his higher office..." "Wait a minute." "I want to confirm this before we can report it." "WBBM can now project that Peter Florrick is the next State's Attorney..." "I couldn't get ahold of you." "I've been trying your cell." " I've been ignoring your calls." " It's not bad news." "I'm a bit busy here, Mr. Wiley." "Yeah, it looks like." "I was feeling bad." "I found out Blake's interviews were bogus... just something he made up." "You came here to tell me that?" "Why not?" "It was a rumor your husband slept with one of his coworkers two years ago." "The rumor didn't pan out." " Why are you telling me this?" " I wanted you to know." "It's always best to know the truth." "No matter how much it hurts or helps." "Do you believe that?" "I checked out the woman's name..." "the coworker he supposedly slept with." "There was no one in the department with that name." "But she doesn't exist." "Unless you've heard of her." "Have you heard of her?" "Leela?" "You all right?" "Let me introduce you to Cook County's new State's Attorney, Peter Florrick!"