"The final episode of House of Guinness 's first season opens with the ominous return of Patrick Cochrane, who's come back to Dublin without the big, bushy beard he sported in New York and with revenge in his heart. With Arthur in the midst of a parliamentary election, Patrick finds the city surrounded by reminders of the family that sent him away. He may just be one man among many, but that doesn't mean he'll let this stand."
"These include one in which Arthur sports a full beard, a puzzling image given that Arthur has only a mustache. After Byron recounts the story of Abraham Lincoln winning the presidency after growing a beard at the suggestion of a young admirer, Byron assures his boss that five weeks will give him plenty of time to grow "an electable beard.""
"Predictably, Patrick's first stop is Ellen's place, where he receives a less than ecstatic greeting from his sister, who asks, "What the fuck are you doing back in Ireland?" Patrick doesn't waste time insulting Ellen about her relationship with Edward, never mind that, as Ellen points out, Edward's the reason Patrick's a free man. Still, he seems correct when he surmises Ellen's heart has been broken,"
Patrick Cochrane returns to Dublin without his New York beard and seeks revenge while Arthur campaigns in a parliamentary election. The city is filled with reminders of the family that exiled him, and Patrick warns that the Fenian Brotherhood will not allow the election to pass without violence. Byron adopts American-style campaign posters and urges Arthur to grow a beard, citing Abraham Lincoln and promising five weeks to grow 'an electable beard.' Ellen receives Patrick with hostility but warns Edward, who informs Arthur and Byron after sending Rafferty to investigate. Rafferty struggles to obtain reliable intelligence amid rising tensions.
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