A week really is a long time in politics.
Until lunchtime yesterday, Michael Gunner was the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory.
Today, his deputy Nicole Manison is acting in the role, following his sudden resignation.
By Friday, the NT could have an entirely new leader.
The question is, who will it be?
No one has officially put their hand up for the role just yet.
But the frontrunner would have to be Ms Manison, a former treasurer and current Police Minister, whom Mr Gunner praised as she stood beside him during his final press conference as leader.
"Nicole, you've been the deputy of my dreams — smart, loyal, tough, honest," he said.
"Thank you so much for everything you've done for me and for our government, and everything you'll keep doing, especially if you put up your hand for the top job."
Mr Gunner also directed praise towards the next most-senior colleague in cabinet, Natasha Fyles, whom he described as "Australia's best Health Minister".
"I know the next government, whoever leads it, will be in safe hands because 'Mano and 'Tash will have leading roles in it."
Ms Manison, in Labor's right faction, has not confirmed if she will nominate for the role of Chief Minister.
Likewise, Ms Fyles, in the left faction, would not say if she was considering a tilt at the leadership.
"We're focused on Territorians and we thank Michael for his leadership," she said.
Party insiders say other names in the mix, particularly as potential deputies, include the likes of Attorney-General Selena Uibo, Remote Housing Minister Chansey Paech and high-profile backbencher Joel Bowden.
While the first two have spent several years as ministers, Mr Bowden — an ex-AFL player and former head of Unions NT — has no experience in cabinet.
None have confirmed whether they intend to nominate for any vacant leadership positions.
"We all work together, we are one big united team," Mr Bowden said.
Caucus members will meet in two days' time to discuss the situation.
"If there is consensus in the room, and I hope there will be, we will have a new Chief on Friday," Mr Gunner said.
However, if more than one candidate nominates, two separate votes may have to take place to decide the outcome: one among caucus members and a separate one among rank-and-file party members.
If the vote goes to a ballot, Mr Gunner said it could take about a month to decide the outcome.
Mr Gunner's departure has also left one ministerial position up for grabs.
Party insiders say Mr Bowden or fellow backbencher Mark Monaghan are the most likely candidates to join cabinet.
One way or another, the NT government looks set for a reshuffle in the coming days or weeks.
