[BaseballerX]

The main thing im focusing on is this section below here in the Plot Descriptions on the main site of the episodes

"Niki’s (Ali Larter) mafia debtors use their leverage to their benefit in a more elaborate scheme, while Nathan (Adrian Pasdar) pays a personal visit to a wealthy Vegas contributor to raise additional campaign funds."

Now correct me if im wrong, but in the TV preview, didn't we see Niki mounting Nathan in a bedroom? At first i thought maybe Niki's alter ego was the 'contributor' with the 2 million she may have possibly stolen from the mob guy. But then thats kind of a really far stretch, especially since we have yet to see her 2nd personality in the physical (only mirrors and reflections thus far). Im starting to think the mafia guy, lindermen i think was his name, is the contributor. This would make sense that the mafia would do this (corruption, blah blah...) to get their own agenda pushed. AND as a garuntee that it happens, he uses Niki as a means of blackmail (incriminating photos, blah corruption, blah) to make sure what he wants gets done. It'd be easy for him to get her to agree since now he has her and her son. Something like that wouldn't look too good for Nathan, especially with a wife which he references in EP3 during his speech. Makes sense and is kinda straight forward.

Just a prediction, Let me know if you feel differently or if i missed something.

[TheDreadPirateTrulove]

Ep. 1 in Nathan's campaign headquaters there is a call from Mr. Linderman, a contributer.

[BaseballerX]

Didn't even notice that. Good catch. So theres a little bit of evidence that i might be right....

[tsong_woman]

I'm digging the idea that Niki pays Liderman back by taking some incriminating photos with Nathan. Good call.

[BaseballerX]

I dont know if by doing this, shes actually paying him back or if hes just making her do it and threatening her with mikahs life, but one way or another, thats whats gonna happen i think.