And then Hoynes showing that he’s not a total douche … being compassionate to Leo.
My computer battery died. I’m a min or two behind ya. Jenny’s in the cab now. 
Yeah. For now.
So from what I deduce in this meeting bet Hoynes and Leo, I think Leo did previously know that Hoynes is an acholic. Leo is surprised that there’s secret AA meeting going on, but he’s not surprised that Hoynes is an alcoholic.
Bartlet on pain meds. This. Is. Awesome! 
Oh gods, Leo having to lie to avoid admitting what happened. So sad and so real.
I think it was clever writing to counterbalance the dark emotional stuff, with this light comedic bit with Barlett tipsy over too many meds.
“Why John…you do seize the moment.” Oh Hoynes. Tis all for naught.
Sort of Bill Clintonish. A man who can be several things at the same time.
Poliical maneuver, compassionate genius, great human being, terrible womanizer.
Kim, I sent you a DM re: the whole gun issue. Raw topic in NH of late.
Leo looks so defeated as he walks into the “card game”. It gives a real feeling that Hoynes may have saved his life.
Kk. Going through the messages now