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Water Offered by Grissom to Stackhouse
Grissom strides forward in the Senate chamber, extending water to the drone-weary Stackhouse—a clear vessel of relief shimmering under chamber lights, its promise of hydration slicing through filibuster exhaustion. White House staff, clustered around 14 TVs, witness the yield: tension detonates into cheers as Stackhouse accepts, droplets of bipartisan mercy fueling the relay of grandfathers sustaining autism funding's fight.
3 appearances
Purpose
Provides hydration and brief rest during prolonged filibuster
Significance
Catalyzes procedural pivot from desperation to solidarity, shattering partisan ice as grandfathers cascade to floor—unveils politics' redemptive humanity, igniting bullpen triumph and C.J.'s hopeful reflection.
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