Schweppe's Bitter Lemon (Offered by C.J. to Albie)

C.J. calls for a Schweppe's Bitter Lemon and instructs Carol to deliver it to Albie Duncan in the spin room. The clear, carbonated tonic sits chilled, its sharp bubbles offering minor refreshment amid tense debate prep on Air Force One. Albie accepts the gesture quietly while C.J., Josh, and Toby watch, the drink underscoring her effort to steady him before the fray.

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S4E6 · Game On

Schooling the Spin: C.J. Coaches Albie

The Schweppe's Bitter Lemon is invoked by C.J. as a small comfort to steady Albie before entering the spin room; she instructs Carol to fetch it, using the beverage as a practical prop to calm nerves and humanize the surrogate under media pressure.

Before: In cabin/service supply (not in Albie's possession); referenced as available to staff.

After: Ordered to be fetched by Carol and implicitly delivered to Albie (he accepts the idea), remaining a minor calming prop prior to the spin-room engagement.

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S4E6 · Game On

Spin-Room Prep and a Quiet Reassurance

The Schweppe's Bitter Lemon is proposed by C.J. as a small, tactical comfort to calm Albie before entering the spin room. It functions as a prop of care—a psychological stabilizer and a tiny ritual to steady nerves before public performance.

Before: Not yet in Albie's possession; available aboard Air Force One and requested of an aide.

After: Offered/accepted in principle; implied to be delivered to Albie but not shown physically in the scene text.

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