Object

Appointment Tag

Julie grips the appointment tag, a credential Josh Lyman secured for him, and presents it to justify his entry into the snowbound White House. Ginger escorts him past security into Toby's office, where Toby spots his estranged father and walks away in silence. Will and Zach observe the tense arrival.

2 appearances

Purpose

Grant access to secured White House areas

Significance

Enables Julie's uninvited confrontation with Toby, underscoring their fractured relationship amid West Wing duties and foreshadowing emotional fallout

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S4E11 · Holy Night

Toby Reassigns Will; Julie Appears

The appointment tag is Julie's proof of authorized access; he brandishes it verbally to justify his presence and to counter any suspicion of 'funny business', functioning as the small plot device that legitimizes his waiting in Toby's office.

Before: In Julie's possession, having been obtained for him by Josh Lyman.

After: Remains with Julie in Toby's office as he speaks; not seized or removed during the scene.

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S4E11 · Holy Night

Toby's Father Appears in His Office

The appointment tag is Julie's proof of authorized entry; he cites it aloud to justify his presence in Toby's office and to neutralize any claim of impropriety, functioning narratively as the small institutional token that enables a large personal rupture.

Before: In Julie's possession, presented as justification for admission.

After: Remains with Julie as he continues speaking while Toby walks away.

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