Claire Underwood and Tom Yates in “Unfinished Business”

Claire Underwood

There's a lot more to Francis and me than what you wrote.

Tom Yates

Maybe so, but I never got a chance to ask.

Claire Underwood

Then ask. Whatever you want.

Tom Yates

Why aren't you with him in Iowa?

Claire Underwood

[pause] I'm headed there tomorrow.

Tom Yates

You see? I ask a question, and neither of you answer. It's tiresome constantly swinging a sledgehammer at the facade, just to get a glimpse beneath the cracks.

Claire Underwood

Tell me what you see.

Tom Yates

Somebody who's lost. But I don't know, maybe it's all for the best. I'd rather imagine who you might be than who you actually are. Good luck, Claire.