Danya's Extra Ticket for the Mass

Danya holds an extra ticket to the Mass and passes it to Amy, granting her access to the service. This admission pass justifies Amy's unexpected attendance and her place among Charlie, Emily, Josh, and Danya in the Outer Oval Office. Amy pockets the ticket before Josh confronts her on Stackhouse and she exits with Danya after her balloon defiance.

2 appearances

Purpose

Grants entry to the Mass

Significance

Links Danya and Amy through personal favor, explains Amy's presence amid staff tensions, and sets up her confident departure after declaring support for Bartlet on women's rights and the Supreme Court.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S4E4 · The Red Mass

Insult Scrawled on the First Amendment — Charlie Pins It on Anthony

Mentioned by Amy as the reason for her presence in the Mural Room: Danya had an extra ticket to the Mass and gave it to her. The ticket explains why Amy, who is working for Stackhouse, is nonetheless attending the Mass and is available for a quiet discussion with Josh.

Before: In Danya's possession (off-screen) before being offered.

After: Pocketed by Amy, who uses it to attend the Mass; it remains a personal token rather than a political statement.

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S4E4 · The Red Mass

Balloon Defiance and the First Amendment Note

Danya's extra ticket explains Amy's presence at Mass and serves as the simple logistical prop that allows personal convictions to be enacted in a public religious setting; it is the practical reason Amy gives for being where she is when Josh finds her.

Before: In Danya's possession as an extra admission to the Mass.

After: Used by Amy to attend Mass; likely pocketed or retained by Amy after the service.

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