C.J.'s Security Screening Container

C.J. pauses at the airport metal detector as alarms sound, removes her heels along with beepers, and deposits them into this standard plastic bin provided for screening. Security Guard watches closely while C.J. juggles a phone briefing with Toby, Josh, and the President. The container cradles her items briefly, enabling her to step through unimpeded amid the rush to her family obligation.

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Purpose

Hold personal items like heels and beepers during airport metal detector screening

Significance

Exposes C.J.'s divided attention between urgent White House duties and travel protocols, heightening tension as private crisis meets public demands

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

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S4E13 · The Long Goodbye

Metal Detector Pause — C.J. Juggles Duty and Home

The standard plastic security bin (referred to as 'a box' in the scene) receives C.J.'s heels and beepers for screening. It is a mundane prop that facilitates the checkpoint and visually underscores the strip-down of C.J.'s professional accoutrements as she passes through.

Before: Empty and positioned at the security lane for passenger use.

After: Contains C.J.'s heels and beepers temporarily while she clears the metal detector.

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