As gracious as Boss is, he invited Ted and his family for dinner and they had a lovely time and cleared the air between them.
To honor Boss, Ted organized Texas Chili Cook-off before the rally.
Any real Texan will tell you, however, that Texas chili strictly forbids beans and Ted knows this but compromises must be made sometimes.
Boss is also keen to notice a trap almost immediately.
Each spoonful he ate with a smile, because he was going to spring his counter-trap.
Ted didn't know and had no choice but to eat it as well lest he give a clue to his plan.
Poor Ted is in a full on cold sweat. You know that feeling I'm taking about.
Ted knew he was still number 2, but there's no shame in being beaten by the best and Boss's compliment gave him the confidence and motivation to keep going.