"West Wing" President Bartlet meets President Biden

No, it's not a glitch in the matrix: President Bartlet from the hit show "The West Wing" (aka actor Martin Sheen) greeted real-life President Biden outside the White House Thursday.

Why it matters: D.C. nerds are losing their minds.

Zoom in: This fall marks the 25th anniversary of "The West Wing."

• Cast members Melissa Fitzgerald (aka Carol Fitzpatrick, assistant to the press secretary) and Mary McCormack (aka Kate Harper, deputy national security adviser) just released their book, " WHAT'S NEXT: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service ."
• The authors were also at the White House.

What's next: A big book release event at Sixth & I on Saturday with the authors and cast members, including Sheen and Richard Schiff (Toby!).

• There are still tickets available ($40 with signed book) and virtual passes.