eh...the only thing touching (IMHO) was at the end when bartlet opened his gift.

everything else was just a tidy wrap. makes me wonder that maybe the cast didn't care to participate in a pre-show to the lame finale. i mean, even santos voicing a 'what's next' in the oval office seemed too obvious. and then, the close:

'what are you thinking about?'

'tomorrow'

gag me. i expected more.

I cried three times, too, Christy. Let's compare:
1. President Bartlett walks down the halls shaking hands and saying thanks.
2. "Make me proud" president to president
3. Leo's napkin in the frame

I thought it was a sweet episode--not BRILLIANT, but gentle and endearing. Also very interesting from the point of view of how unique that we pass the leadership to the next person so quickly. ZIP! You're packed up and outta' there!

Part of the problem is that it's very hard to neatly wrap up the story of an ensemble cast of this size. This isn't your typical story with 1 major protagonist. That being said, I still genuinely liked the episode The transfer of power on inauguration day in Washington is one of the most bizarre experiences America knows and other than wathcing the fanfare of the inaugural we miss most of it. The inside peek was highly enjoyable.

My favorite moment of the episode though, was Donna setting foot in her office. She has long been one of my favorite characters on the show.