This episode is based on events that took place in Season 2, Episode 4 of Madam Secretary. There are two direct quotes:

1. Something really terrible happened to Stevie."
2. "I don't see what the big deal is."

REFERENCES

1. “Waiting for Taleju." Madam Secretary. Season 2, Episode 4, CBS, 25 Oct. 2015. Netflix, https://www.netflix.com/watch/80112456?trackId=14277283