"I am not an activist" -- Revival -- A call to duty -- New partnerships -- Hearings and elections -- "Servicemembers' milestone" -- Executive options -- A new quarterback on the field -- State of the Union and secret meetings -- Bombshell hearings -- Celebrities on the stage and soldiers at the gate -- Old partnerships -- The amendment and not-so-secret meetings -- Victory and defeat -- Winning the lottery -- Lame ducks -- The report, more hearings, and final victory -- Certification and the countdown to repeal -- Beyond repeal.