Treachery in the Senate!
The Jedi Council suspects
that Senator Rush Clovis
is secretly taking part
in a Separatist conspiracy.
But to find out
what the Senator from Scipio is up to,
the Council will need a spy of its own.
Meanwhile, Jedi Anakin Skywalker
has been away from Coruscant
on a lengthy tour of duty
leading the clone army.
Now Anakin returns
for a long-awaited reunion
with his wife, Padmé Amidala.
Master Ani! What a delight to see you.
- I shall tell Mistress...
- Anakin!
- That will be all, Threepio.
- Are you sure, my lady?
- Yes, Threepio. Now go.
- Oh. Very well.
- I brought dinner.
- How did you manage this?
I had to hitch a ride on a cargo freighter.
What happened to your m*llitary transport?
It blew up.
Anyway, the freighter captain was
bringing a shipment to a restaurant here,
and he gave me something to bring home.
We just have to...
- What?
- You called this "home."
What else would I call it?
The Naboo ambassador
gave me something.
- I think I still have it here somewhere.
- Must be something good.
It is. It'll be perfect.
Five-blossom bread, my specialty.
- You have a specialty?
- I know how to make lots of things!
When I was little, I cooked every day.
I've been saving it for a special occasion.
An evening alone with you?
I can't think of an occasion more special.
Involved with the Separatists,
the Banking Clan is.
Discover the truth in this matter, we must.
I couldn't agree more, Master Yoda.
But if Senator Amidala
has already refused to spy on
Senator Clovis of the Banking delegation,
I'm not sure how we can change her mind.
That is why we asked you
to summon young Skywalker.
I have been signaling him all night.
I don't know where he could be.
- I wish it could always be just like this.
- Me, too.
- I have to report to the Jedi Council.
- Right now?
Actually, about seven clicks ago.
If I keep delaying, Obi-Wan will send
a clone squad out to find me.
I've been ducking his signals all night.
I understand.
- I can sense that you're angry.
- Don't think you can read my mind.
Padmé, you shouldn't take this personally.
Duty comes first, especially in wartime.
Sorry I'm late. What's going on?
We believe Senator Clovis
is conspiring with the Separatists.
We need to find out what he's planning.
Do you want me
to interrogate him, Master?
No. Treat Senator Clovis as a criminal
we should not.
The slightest misstep could cause
a major incident.
You feel if we provoke him,
we'll never find out what he's up to.
Exactly. We need someone who is not
a Jedi to get close to him for us.
Someone he won't suspect.
- If not a Jedi, who?
- A fellow Senator.
Selected Senator Amidala, we have.
You want her to spy on Clovis?
I don't think that's a good idea.
There has to be someone else
who's more qualified for this.
We chose Senator Amidala
because she and Clovis
entered the Senate in the same year.
They served on the same committees.
They were
- good friends.
- I didn't know that.
Personal matters for the Senator
these are. Know them, why would you?
It's just that
I wouldn't expect Senator Amidala
to have a friend in the Banking Clan.
Master Yoda has already asked her
to spy on Clovis for us, and she refused.
Trust you she does, Skywalker.
That is why convince her, you must.
Yes, Master.
- Senator Amidala.
- General Skywalker.
You finally found some time for me.
- Are you still mad about last night?
- Why would I be mad? I'm not mad.
Good. Now tell me
about your dealings with Senator Clovis.
So, you're here on Jedi business.
I already told Master Yoda I don't want
to spy on a colleague and an old friend.
"Old friend"?
How well do you know Clovis?
Why does that matter?
That was before we were together.
I'm just trying
to get a sense of who this guy is.
I'll need to brief
whoever does end up spying on him.
Oh, I thought you were here to talk me
into becoming an agent for the Jedi.
That is not a job for you.
I don't agree with the Council on this.
If Clovis is involved
in a Separatist conspiracy,
the last place you should be
is anywhere near him.
Clovis is conspiring with the Separatists?
Yoda didn't tell me that!
I can't believe Clovis would do that.
This is terrible.
I never expected that from him.
- Someone has to find out the truth.
- Someone does, just not you.
- Why not me?
- Because it's going to be dangerous.
Whoever takes this mission
will be putting their life at risk.
I've been in many tough situations before.
It never seemed to bother you.
I never stopped you from facing danger.
You're constantly getting sh*t at...
I've been trained for that. It's very
different from spying on a traitor.
You mean I can't handle the mission.
I mean
I'm not gonna let you do it.
You're not going to let me?
It's not your decision to make. It's mine.
Lucky for us,
you've already decided to refuse.
Actually, I just changed my mind.
You've convinced me that it's vital
to learn what Clovis is doing.
- I accept the mission to spy on him.
- Even though I'm telling you not to.
Don't take it personally, Anakin.
Duty comes first, especially in wartime.
First, I'll need
to get back in touch with him.
Clovis and I haven't spoken in a long time.
A surprise that is, given your past.
- What does that mean, Senator?
- At one point, Clovis and I were close.
It was my choice to return things
to a strictly professional level.
Clovis didn't take it well.
Do you think you'll be able
to rekindle your friendship with him?
Master, Senator Clovis
is a very dangerous man.
If he realizes she's trying to trick him...
I'm aware of the risks, Master Jedi,
but I know I can regain Clovis' trust.
Good. The closer you can get to him,
the better.
I understand. I'll do whatever is necessary
to succeed in my mission.
And I'll do whatever I have to
to protect her.
It's been good to see you again, Clovis.
I didn't realize how lonely I was
until tonight.
Perhaps I can do more
to ease your loneliness
once I return from Cato Neimoidia.
- Oh, you're taking a pleasure trip?
- Hardly.
I'm going there to put the fear of Scipio
in those overgrown Trade Federation grubs.
You know how they are.
They love to borrow money
from the Banking Clan,
but they hate to pay it back.
Maybe you can say a few words
on my behalf.
I'm on the HoloNet with the Neimoidians
every day asking for trade concessions,
but I can't ever seem to make progress.
I've got an idea.
Come with me to Cato Neimoidia
and speak to them in person.
I have leverage from the Banking Clan,
you have diplomatic contacts.
We can help each other.
Are you inviting me for political reasons
or because you want us
to be friends again?
Both, of course,
although I'm far more interested
in your friendship than your politics.
In that case, I'll be happy to go with you.
It'll be like old times.
On the contrary.
I hope it'll be much better than old times.
- Senator Clovis.
- Padmé! You look exquisite.
If you get tired,
you can rest your head on my shoulder.
Allow me, my lady.
And this one's broken. Too bad.
We're ready for takeoff, Captain.
All I have to do is fly the ship.
Blast it!
Senator Amidala. An unexpected privilege.
Senator Dod, please forgive me
for arriving unannounced.
Oh, no, always a pleasure to see you,
my dear.
- I hope you and I can make a fresh start.
- I came here with the very same hope.
- I believe in second chances.
- So do I, Senator. So do I.
My servants will see you to your room.
Clovis and I have some business
to discuss.
I hope you will be comfortable here.
This investment by the Banking Clan
will create unimaginable new w*r profits.
- The largest droid factory ever built.
- As long as the Republic doesn't find out.
You should never have brought
a member of the Senate here!
Threepio, after that long trip,
I think I need a walk.
That could prove interesting.
I agree, Lord Poggle.
For all the risks we're taking, we should
be getting a greater share of the profits.
Are you suggesting
we change the terms of our agreement?
No, a deal is a deal.
I'd hate for something to happen to you.
You forget yourself, Clovis.
You cannot thr*aten me on my own planet.
This is hardly your planet anymore,
not since you signed your holdings over
to the Banking Clan
in return for a stake
in this new droid foundry.
We have company. The hologram.
Padmé, what are you doing here?
Oh, I'm sorry to intrude. I was lonely,
so I came looking for you, and...
My dear, I'll give you a proper tour later.
Now let me take you back to your room
so you can get dressed for dinner.
Now if you'll excuse me,
I'll see you at dinner.
How do you think I feel?
I hate the thought of answering to Clovis.
But perhaps we won't have to,
now that we've finally found his weakness.
What if we were
to poison Senator Amidala?
I think Clovis would do anything
to save her,
and only we would have the antidote.
No, thanks, Artoo. I'm not hungry.
As soon as Senator Amidala
finds something,
she's gonna signal me to come inside.
Senator, as my honored guest,
please share this drink with me.
A toast to our new friendship.
Of course.
Come, Senator,
everyone is eager to meet you.
What a wonderful meal.
My compliments to the droid.
Are you feeling all right?
- I'm fine. I stood up too fast.
- It has been a very long day.
Perhaps we should retire
to the guest quarters.
Unless you'd like a tour of the palace.
It's truly worth seeing.
A tour sounds perfect.
You're dismissed for the night.
- Are you absolutely sure?
- Yes, I'm sure.
Well, really! My services not required
for the rest of the evening.
Why isn't Padmé with you?
She is with Senator Clovis. He offered
her a private tour of the palace.
- And you let her go off with him?
- I did try to warn her.
I'm waiting
for my business venture to start.
I'm doing some private investing
with guaranteed returns.
Could you bring me something to drink?
I'm so thirsty all of a sudden,
and my head is pounding.
Oh, you poor thing. It's the
climate change. I'll be right back.
- Display hologram.
- Passcode required.
"Scipio." "Banking Clan."
"Senator Clovis."
"Baron Rush Clovis." "Rush."
- "Padmé"?
- Passcode accepted.
Tactical coordinates
for Count Dooku's new droid foundry.
And Clovis and the Banking Clan
are behind it.
The Jedi Council has to see this evidence.
Finally! Gotta go!
It seems no one
wants my company tonight.
Still dying of thirst?
Ah! That tastes so good.
I guess I was just thirsty.
Come, Padmé. Give me your hand.
You're so good to me, Clovis.
I don't deserve your kindness.
It's nice to hear you say that.
I've been waiting for
this moment all night.
- Your heart is racing.
- Because of you.
I wasn't sure you still had
feelings for me, but now...
I would have said something earlier,
but we were
in the middle of our official duties,
and duty comes first, no matter...
- No matter how we feel.
- Padmé, what's wrong?
Take good care of this, Artoo.
Get the ship ready for takeoff.
Stay with her. I'll go get a medical droid.
An excellent idea. I'm afraid this
situation is quite beyond my capacity.
If I'm not here in five minutes,
leave without me.
No matter what happens,
the Council has to see this hologram.
I know her symptoms.
She's been poisoned.
- What do you mean?
- She could die.
Get a hold of yourself, Senator.
She is a Republic spy!
What? No!
Passcode "Padmé."
No hologram is available.
She did steal it!
Leave us.
I was just in the library.
The hologram disk is gone.
I see now why you renewed our friendship,
so you could spy on me and steal from me.
I did it for the Republic.
I didn't want to believe that you were
involved with the Separatists,
but you are. You're a traitor!
Where is the disk you stole?
It's on its way to the Senate.
Your scheme is finished!
Get away from her if you wanna live.
Padmé!
How dare you speak like that to me?
I'm a Senator!
- What's wrong with her?
- Lott Dod poisoned her. She's dying.
I'll take her to the doctors on Coruscant.
There's not enough time for that.
Lott Dod must have an antidote.
She's stolen a very valuable disk from me.
Return it
and I'll get the antidote from Lott Dod.
I prefer to negotiate
with Lott Dod in person.
- No! He cannot be told...
- What? That you lost the disk?
I'm sure he'd be very interested
in hearing all about this.
He might k*ll me if he finds out. But
still, it's her life that I worry about.
She must be saved, because I love her.
In that case, I suggest you help us
back to the Senator's ship
before Lott Dod finds anything out.
Come with me! Quickly!
We must make haste.
What is going on, Clovis?
I'm sorry, Lott, Senator Amidala is very
ill and we're taking her to her ship.
If Senator Amidala is ill,
she should not be moved.
I have contacted the authorities on Naboo.
They thought it best
to take her back to Coruscant.
- The doctors there are better equipped.
- You cannot leave!
- Give me the antidote or you're dead!
- You'll pay for this.
Give Clovis the antidote.
Your kindness
is much appreciated, Senator.
Take her, quickly!
Have you lost your mind?
Wait! Give me back my disk!
Don't worry, Clovis.
It's good to know you have a heart.
I wish I could give you the disk,
but I have a lot of faith
in your survival skills.
Where's that medicine, Threepio?
I'm sorry.
What for?
We got away and we have the hologram.
The Jedi will use that information
to destroy Count Dooku's foundry.
- Your mission was a success.
- But I made you doubt me.
Never.
Clovis, we need to talk.