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Sam's Briefing Notes for C.J.

Sam thrusts briefing notes into C.J.'s grip under Kennedy Center's night canopy, pages taut with White House talking points minus latest J.P.L. revisions—professional lifeline snatched from romantic embers as Mallory's test dissolves into crisis summons, tension crackling from idealism to imperative.

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Purpose

Equip C.J. for tonight's press briefing with coordinated White House positions.

Significance

Snaps the taut wire between Sam's personal fervor for exploration and the relentless pull of professional crisis, embodying the West Wing's fusion of heart and duty.

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S2E9 · Galileo

Sam Refines Galileo Briefing with Josh as Mallory Tests His Exploratory Passion

Sam thrusts these White House talking points into C.J.'s grasp at scene's close, bridging personal interlude to blackout damage control; embodies duty devouring romance amid JPL voids.

Before: Held by Sam post-phone call

After: Transferred to C.J.'s possession for briefing prep

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