This is a take on "In the Shadow of Two Gunmen". The story is told from the perspectives of other characters that weren't viewed in the show. For those of you who already read this, I made some corrections. Thanks to ACautionaryTale and Miss CJK for your help! Enjoy and please review!

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Abbey's POV

Abbey Bartlet sat in the residence. Jed was at a town hall meeting in Pennsylvania and scheduled to be back at the White House within the hour. Abbey propped her feet up on the sofa and reached for the remote. The TV clicked to life and as the picture flickered into focus, BREAKING NEWS was flashed across the screen. Abbey sat up, praying that what she was about to see was not what she thought. The newscaster came on to the screen and Abbey listened intently.

"Breaking News. We have just received word that a shooting occurred in Rosslyn Virginia, where President Bartlet was…

The newscaster's voice faded into the background as Abbey watched the footage shown on the screen. She saw Jed fall to the ground, she saw Zoey being shoved into a limo, she heard the gun fire. A red phone rung on the bedside table, but the room was empty.

Zoey's POV

Zoey Bartlet sat in the limo, her head between her knees, vomiting on to the carpeted floor. A secret service agent sat next to her, every so often placing a hand on her back. Zoey sat up, looking at the figure next to her.

"Where's… where's my father?"

Zoey tried to keep her voice calm while her stomach did flips.

"He's in the limo ahead of us ma'am. We are en route to the White House."

"Thanks"

Zoey leaned her head against the seat and closed her eyes.

Zoey walked next to her father as he exited the building, the sounds of crowds still sounding.

"You were great tonight dad."

"Thanks hon."

Jed Bartlet wrapped an arm around his youngest daughter shoulders.

"Alright everyone! Smile for the cameras!"

They made their way down the long line of people. Zoey scanned the group of people for Charlie. Spotting him over by one of the limos, she slipped from her father's grasp and joined him.

"Hey there!"

"Hey there yourself!" Charlie said smiling at Zoey.

"I've missed you."

"Your Dad keeps me busy, but I missed you too."

"I'll talk to him"

"Zoey, I-"

Suddenly Zoey heard a shout. She turned to see her Dad knocked backwards, a red stain growing on his white shirt.

"Daddy!" Zoey screamed.

She felt a blow to her stomach as a body collided with hers, shoving her inside a car. The vehicle lurched forward, and she blacked out.

Josh's POV

Josh Lyman stood up, clapping as he watched the President exit the stage. He felt someone come up behind him, and he turned around.

"I think they liked him." CJ said, smiling at Josh

"Yeah! It sure sounds like it! Hey I'm going to run ahead and make sure everything's set."

"Okay, we'll see you outside."

Josh began to walk away and then he stopped and turned around.

"CJ!"

"Yeah?"

"Make sure they don't forget me this time!"

CJ laughed.

"Sure Josh."

Josh turned and ran out of the building. He slowed to walk as he neared the secret service agents. He spotted Gina, and strolled over to her.

"Hey."

"Hey."

"Have you checked the surrounding buildings and uhhh…secured the perimeter?"

Gina laughed and smiled at Josh

"Yeah, everything's set. Is the President going to work the rope line?"

"What? Oh yeah, he's President Bartlet, of course he's doing greetings."

Josh turned away and walked behind one of the metal gates as the President walked out of the building. Josh pulled out his cell phone, dialing Donna's number. 204-529 - , he hit end and stared again. 204 – 528. Suddenly he heard shots and rushed to the gate. What he saw was chaos; the crowd was now mass confusion, people and secret service agents running everywhere. He searched for any of the staff, but he could see anyone. His breath caught in his throat and he looked down at his chest. He could see blood on his shirt and he put his hand in his coat. He lifted his hand to his face and could see that it was covered in warm red liquid. He sat down against a wall and as his vision became blurry, he saw the outline of a person and heard Toby's voice shouting for help.