Doors to the Outer Oval Office

Double doors at the White House portico swing open into the Outer Oval Office, ushering Dr. Keyworth inside amid swirling snow and fading Whiffenpoofs carols. C.J., Carol, Leo, and the singers turn toward the entrance as gusts carry the holiday chill forward, propelling the doctor's arrival and shifting the group from festive banter to focused counsel.

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S4E11 · Holy Night

Carols and Closures: Whiffenpoofs in a Snowbound White House

The double doors to the Outer Oval Office open to admit Dr. Keyworth, marking the transition from the windy portico into the controlled interior. Their motion punctuates the scene's spacing — outside cold and carols versus indoor conversation — and helps establish staging.

Before: Closed, separating the portico exterior from the Outer Oval interior.

After: Open, allowing Dr. Keyworth's exit and signaling movement of characters into the building.

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S4E11 · Holy Night

Nativity Closed — Josh Mobilized

The double doors to the Outer Oval Office open to admit Dr. Keyworth and to transition the action from exterior portico and carols into the White House interior. Their opening is the visual and physical hinge that moves the filmic frame from festive surface to interior staff business, signaling a shift in attention.

Before: Closed to the Inner Oval; portico scene ongoing with singers audible outside.

After: Open; Dr. Keyworth has exited through them and staff have moved into interior spaces where the Leo/Josh exchange occurs.

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