Chapter 68 is no different, as Claire begins the episode meeting with Judge Abruzzo.
The Shepherds want him appointed, though Claire cant stand him.
Its yet another bit of uncertainty that doesnt seem to matter in the grand scheme of things.

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I still dont completely understand their motivationsonce Claire is out, whats their plan?
She still thinks there are other ways to get to Claire.
Why they dont just play that hand and be done with it, I dont know.
Durant knows shes doomed.
Surely hell be coming after her sometime soon.
Removed from Claire, hes starting to plan for a new future.
Speaking of larger plans, the Shepherds are well on their way to being true oligarchs.
For once, Mark Usher attempts to keep the Shepherds from getting their way.
The problem is, Bill is having none of it.
Claire, of course, doesnt accept that idea just yet.
So she calls Annette in for a meeting, and tries to reason with her.
Bill is livid, once again, because of Claires stubbornness.
He brings up the abortions again, but Annette still refuses to use that as a political play.
Fine, says Bill, use the other thing.
Everybody talks around the subject.
Annette goes to Mark and says show it to her while ominous music plays.
He opens the door and shows her the dead body of Tom Yates.
Statement made, and now the ball is in Claires court.
Another decision has to be made.