When Sheridan goes public about the Winston administration's links to organized crime, Mike decides to take the fall and save everyone else. He submits his resignation, leading everyone to drown their sorrows and say their goodbyes.
Although everyone still hopes Mike will somehow wriggle out or blame Paul, he really takes the blame for the mayor's 'mob contract' and leaves politics. His reminiscing team realizes how close they have become over a few years. Mike takes a lobbyist job.—KGF Vissers