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C.J.'s 7:50 Flight to Dayton

C.J. confirms her booking on the 7:50 flight to Dayton after missing an earlier one, as reporters grill her in the late-night press briefing. They link it to her dodged high school reunion speech, 'The Promise of a Generation,' while she deflects with humor. The mention heightens tension, revealing strain beneath her poise as Toby later names her father's illness in the hallway.

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S4E13 · The Long Goodbye

Night Briefing — Jokes, Dodges, and the Real Reason

Referenced by Carol as an immediate logistical option—this 7:50 flight transforms the emotional dilemma into an actionable choice, making C.J.'s decision tangible rather than purely rhetorical.

Before: A scheduled flight exists in the system; C.J. believes she missed the last flight.

After: Still scheduled and with C.J. booked on it (per Carol), now a live option to resolve the family emergency.

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S4E13 · The Long Goodbye

Toby Forces C.J. to Dayton

The 7:50 flight to Dayton is introduced as the immediate logistical means for C.J.'s travel; Carol's confirmation converts abstract intention into an actionable option and propels the decision-making sequence.

Before: Earlier flight missed, creating urgency; the 7:50 option exists but had not been confirmed publicly.

After: C.J. is booked on it (per Carol), making travel possible and framing the immediate next step.

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