C.J.'s Drink for Bartlet

C.J. mixes this drink behind the Oval Office bar and hands the glass to President Bartlet during the late-night briefing on New Hampshire projections. Bartlet grips it loosely as they exchange words, the liquid catching light amid tense updates from Leo. Josh, Toby, and Carol watch the handover underscore a brief informal beat, droplets forming on the chilled surface while staff absorb the win's momentum.

3 appearances

Purpose

Refreshment during Oval Office briefing

Significance

Marks informal pause and interpersonal exchange between C.J. and Bartlet, easing frayed anxiety into cautious optimism after the 9:00 PM projection

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S4E7 · Election Night

9:00 Kickoff — New Hampshire Projection Steadies the Team

C.J. mixes and hands a drink to President Bartlet in the Oval Office — a small, humanizing ritual that punctuates the briefing, calms the moment, and underscores the shift from bullpen chatter to executive gravity.

Before: Prepared behind the Oval Office bar by C.J., held by her as she briefs the President.

After: In the President's hand as he considers his tone and the briefing, physically present during the transition to the Mural Room applause.

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S4E7 · Election Night

A Quiet Call, A Loud Projection

C.J. mixes and/or presents a drink to the President in the Oval — a small, informal prop that punctuates the private exchange and underscores a moment of human steadiness before public-facing remarks.

Before: Prepared behind the Oval Office bar by C.J.; chilled and in her hand as Bartlet notices her fixing a drink.

After: In President Bartlet's hand as he absorbs the news and contemplates tone, marking a brief, grounding physical beat.

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S4E7 · Election Night

9:00 PM Returns — New Hampshire Projection and Office Jubilation

C.J. fixes a drink behind the Oval Office bar and hands it to President Bartlet during the news hand-off; it functions as a calming prop, a courtesy ritual that underlines the intimacy and gravity of the information exchange.

Before: Prepared at the Oval Office bar, chilled and ready on the counter.

After: In Bartlet's hand as he absorbs the projection and steps toward the Mural Room applause.

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