Betty Halley

frightened quiet compliant

Betty Halley serves as the three-year-old daughter of Diane Halley, who joins other families in the Outer Oval Office during a tense meeting with President Bartlet over Marines held hostage in Ghana. Present at the discussion's start, Betty remains scared and quiet as Bartlet addresses her kindly by name and directs staff to escort her to the next room with Ms. Fiderer and Debbie. This brief encounter underscores her vulnerability amid high-stakes national security talks, where adult grief intersects with childlike innocence.

2 appearances

Also known as: Betty

Betty Halley's Journey

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S4E17 · Red Haven's On Fire

Comfort and Command: Bartlet Consoles Hostage Families, Rescue Window Opens

Frightened and non‑verbal, comfort needs prioritized over information.

Present at the start of the meeting, quiet and fearful; she is taken gently by Ms. Fiderer to the room next door to keep her from witnessing the distressing conversation.

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S4E17 · Red Haven's On Fire

Delta Ready — Bartlet Moves from Consolation to Action

Frightened and withdrawn; comfort-seeking though mostly silent and observant.

Three-year-old present at the start, nonverbal and frightened, is gently questioned by Bartlet and then escorted by Ms. Fiderer to the next room for safety and comfort.

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