Bill Trotter

Steward enters the bedroom bringing breakfast tray for Bartlet at the scene's start, providing routine amid the intensifying political confrontation.

Brings breakfast for Bartlet.

Referenced as scheduled to deliver speech on energy efficiency to Detroit Economic Counsel, proposed for rebutting Sluman but deemed ineffective by Hoynes.

scheduled to deliver speech on energy efficiency including rebuttal to Sluman (significantly mentioned)

Billy the steward politely offers more brandy to Bartlet, inquires about the First Lady's health, responds formally to Bartlet's candor, exits briefly upon re-entering during the confession, and is dismissed …

Enters the dining room mid-confession, prompting Leo's quick dismissal with 'Uh... I'm fine, Billy,' before turning and exiting discreetly, preserving the intimate space without intruding further on the vulnerable exchange.

Bill Trotter is referenced solely as the sidelined figure whose energy speech slot Hoynes commandeered, igniting Toby's initial curiosity and snowballing into the demand for MS disclosure.

Toby actively coaches C.J. on popping the basketball with repetitive instructions, interjects affirmatively into strategy talk, and decisively volunteers to pitch the transparency plan to Leo, shifting from playful mentor …

Walks forward toward Bartlet in response to his name, delivering a firm 'Yeah' affirmative during the roll call, physically and verbally affirming readiness amid milling aides.

Toby mills with staff during rally, walks toward Bartlet and affirms 'Yeah' to readiness check, then exits suite as room clears for private talk.

Follows closely behind Bartlet in casual clothing, proceeding up to the stage without dialogue, part of the unified staff presence underscoring collective readiness.

Toby Ziegler huddles with C.J. at the other podium, locked in serious whispered conferral, his expression grave amid the pre-debate frenzy.

Conferring intently by the second podium with C.J., immersed in discussion as part of the broader team hustle surrounding Bartlet's logistical moment.

Enters quietly with the breakfast cart, attempts to arrange chairs and offers to lay out papers; performs domestic service with polite restraint and withdraws after Bartlet declines help.

Wheels the breakfast cart into the bedroom, attempts to set up chairs and offers to lay out the morning papers; follows directions politely and then exits when told not to …

The Steward rings the bell and formally announces that dinner is being served, directing guests toward the State Dining Room and triggering the movement that closes the conversational beat.

The steward clangs a bell and formally announces that dinner is served, directing guests toward the State Dining Room and shifting attention away from the confrontation.

The Steward solemnly signals the transition to dinner with a bell clang and a formal announcement, redirecting guests to the State Dining Room and imposing ceremony over the escalating interpersonal …

The steward is invoked by C.J. as the on-board enforcer of FAA rules — the practical mechanism she threatens to use to confiscate cellphones and enforce the embargo.