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The Last Ship · Season 1, Episode 15

CAPT Thomas Chandler, US President Jeffrey Michener and others in “Unfinished Business”

[Tom has a conference call with President Michener]

All that said, we have no concrete leads right now to help us find our people.

But you're certain Peng is behind this.

CChandler

He blew up our plane, to be sure But we have reason to believe that pirates from Shanzhai were responsible for the attack in Vietnam.

MMichener

So... We sortie the ships in Okinawa. Shackleton and Hayward can be in the region in a matter of days.

CChandler

I appreciate that, sir, but those ships need to be in Japan, investigating the possibility of the virus mutation. And a larger presence here may draw attention, and it could be counterproductive. I need a lower profile.

MMichener

You? You're the Chief of Naval Operations and, for all intents and purposes, the head of our entire military. I need you running our global operations from here.

CChandler

Sir, the James is without its senior leadership. I can't just leave anybody...

MMichener

I understand your loyalty to your people, Tom.

CChandler

This isn't just about my people. You sent me here because the region is a tinderbox. I need to stay here now and find out why this happened, what the bigger play is... Not just to save my crew. Though I believe that will be the first step, sir.

MMichener

I want to know where you're going and what you're doing at all times.

CChandler

Understood, sir.

MMichener

Bring 'em home, then.

CChandler

I will.

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