Object

Leo's Kitchen Landline Telephone

Located in the McGarry kitchen, primarily used by Leo McGarry during his crossword ritual.

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Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

1 moments

Leo's Deflection: The Josh Question Left Hanging

The kitchen landline is the instrument of tonal contrast: it carries the caller's belligerent crossword rant, is lifted and then hung up by Leo, and marks the shift from private domestic ritual to urgent professional business.

Before: On Leo's kitchen table, handset lifted and in use as Leo engages the caller during his crossword ritual.

After: Placed back after Leo ends the call; remains a conduit for the earlier interruption but no longer central after Leo leaves.

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