Character

Zoey's Boyfriend

romantic absent disapproved-of

Zoey Bartlet's boyfriend plans to live with her in France for three months. President Bartlet references him during a discussion with Zoey, urging her to stay home instead and serve as a candy striper. Bartlet later jokes with Secret Service agent Wesley to kill the boyfriend if a choice arises between that and protecting Zoey. This off-screen figure highlights Bartlet's protective paternal instincts amid her desire for independence and his national security priorities.

1 appearances

Also known as: boyfriend

Zoey's Boyfriend's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

1 moments

S4E22 · Commencement

Demanding 'Overwhelming Force' — Bartlet Inspects Zoey's Detail

Not present — referenced as object of paternal hostility.

Zoey's boyfriend is invoked by the President as the hypothetical target of a lethal, paternal choice; he is not present but is used rhetorically to underline Bartlet's protective extremity.

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