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Reception Hall Gala Table

Reception hall's gala table thrusts into the night's buoyant frenzy, Abbey, C.J., and Amy clustering tight before its festooned expanse as drums thunder 'O Canada' and Canadian flags hoist skyward—Josh's citizenship revelation detonates joy, Donna's awe crashing waves while dancers whirl beyond, wood groaning under overlooked hors d'oeuvres and clinking glasses that amplify ironic exile's triumphant return.

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S3E15 · Dead Irish Writers

Donna's Citizenship Triumph: Grandfather Clause and Ironic 'O Canada'

The festooned gala table anchors Abbey, C.J., and Amy's stance as they watch band and dancers, framing Donna/Josh approach, citizenship reveal, and anthem gaze; its laden expanse with hors d'oeuvres underscores overlooked domesticity against bureaucratic farce and rising flags.

Before: Festooned and laden, background to group watch

After: Still stationary, now peripheral to toast expansion

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S3E15 · Dead Irish Writers

Abbey's License Sacrifice Shocks Jed, Forging Deeper Bond

Festooned reception table serves as foreground anchor where Abbey's cluster stands during flag-raising and anthem, framing the group's witness to Bartlet's approach and aside, embodying gala's buoyant yet strained festivity.

Before: Laden with hors d'oeuvres and drinks amid dancing

After: Overlooked backdrop to toast climax

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