When Shelby discovers Howie is in fact sleeping with the enemy, he declares his actions to be counter-revolutionary. But like any good cult leader, Howie cites executive privilege.

And so it goes. Who will the guys follow? Howie, their ethically flexible leader? Or Shelby, the reborn accountant who is transforming before their very eyes into a dark star? In the end, Howie gets exactly what he desires in a way he could never expect.