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Josh's hectic schedule begins to catch up to him, and friends and co-workers worry that if he does not take some time off soon, he will not be able to function as chief of staff in the long run. Meanwhile, Josh has his hands full, acting as liaison between the President-Elect and the White House, and trying to staff the West Wing for the new administration. Top of his list is former Deputy Communications Director Sam Seaborn (Rob Lowe), who is reluctant to leave his happy life working in the private sector. Sam steps in when Josh is about to make a talented young staffer into his scapegoat and outlines a deal: he will become Josh's Deputy Chief of staff only if Josh goes on a week's vacation and comes back at his best. In the end, Josh flies off with Donna who had previously given him an ultimatum to define their relationship. Meanwhile, Santos enrages C.J. by undermining Bartlet's military agenda with a phone call to the President of China.
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