Robert Critz is a close friend of Arthur Morgan's and is at his side as the president spends his final moments as President of the United States. Unknown to Critz, Morgan blames Critz for the overwhelming loss of his second campaign for the presidency. Morgan no longer wants Critz's advice or friendship and is happy to go separate ways after his presidency is over. Critz looks forward to a future that is filled with hard work and the lecture circuit, something he would gladly give up but for a lack of money. When Critz is approached by a stranger and offered a lot of money to reveal Backman's location, Critz quickly agrees. However, when the CIA gets wind of what Critz is doing, they quickly put an end to it by killing Critz in what looks like a drunken accident.