Adam Hirsch sends a new Vice President to Channel 10. Her charm is as clear as her reputation for wielding an ax and she's got some ideas for Mike. Mac struggles to stay neutral in a story about a gay candidate.

Mike's daughter Carrie is back in town with a surprise for Mike that not only leaves them at odds but threatens to drive a wedge between Mike and Ann. An incident gets the rumour mill going.

Jane wants to do a piece on violence in the media but Mac is worried about her ability to remain objective. Ann thinks she might be pregnant and Mike's reaction is not what she hoped for.