Character

Deanna Young

thoughtful caring family-oriented

Deanna Young is Charlie Young's younger sister, a school-aged girl whose needs anchor him amid White House demands. Charlie handles her school drop-offs despite campaign strains. She reaches out by sending a childhood photo of him with their mother in uniform, which C.J. frames as a quiet gift. This gesture underscores her role in providing emotional continuity and reminding Charlie of family ties during crises.

3 appearances

Also known as: Deanna

Deanna Young's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

3 moments

S4E1 · 20 Hours in America Part I

Charlie Refuses — C.J. Recruits Sam

Not present; her presence is a stabilizing force for Charlie and is implied to require his attention.

Deanna is referenced by Charlie as the child he just got off to school; she functions as the concrete family duty that prevents Charlie from volunteering for mentorship.

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S4E2 · 20 Hours in America Part II

Mallory Offers Sam a Ride — One Good Moment

Not onstage; inferred warmth and care toward Charlie conveyed through the gift.

Deanna is not physically present but functions as the off-stage sender of the framed photograph that catalyzes Charlie's emotional response and anchors the scene's private, familial note.

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S4E2 · 20 Hours in America Part II

C.J.'s Quiet Gift

Implied caring and desire to connect with Charlie through a shared family memory.

Deanna is not physically present but is named as the sender of the photograph; her action (sending the photo) catalyzes the emotional exchange between C.J. and Charlie.

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