A/n : I know nothing about politics so there won't be much mention of it during this fic. I've also added another child to the first family. Rod and Mac had her before the twins and she goes to school in London.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything to do with CIC or ABC but if I did it would stay on the air forever.

"Family Ties"

A young woman no more than 21 stood outside the Oval office, a bit nervous. This hadn't been her first time there, in fact it was one of many times over the past few years, only this time it was different... Vince and Dickie walked into the the outer office and caught a glimpse of the young woman.

" Who is that?" Dickie said getting his first glimpse at the young girl from the back.

Vince takes a look not and just rolls his eyes.

"Probably another intern."

Dickie smirks. " If all interns looked like that it would make dealing with them a hell of a lot easier."

"Give the poor kid a break it's probably her first day."

Dickie shakes his head, "Can't promise anything."

Kelly walks in behind them and see's Dickie drooling.

"Uh, Dickie can the gawking be kept to a minimum, we are supposed to be working after all."

"Why are you jealous?"

Kelly rolls her eyes. "Hardly... Who is she?"

"New intern we think."

"And you're all ready to pounce aren't you?"

"Yeah just about."

Dickie makes his way over to the woman fixing his suit first .

"Excuse me miss."

She turns around and for the first time Kelly and Vince get a look at the girls face and gasp.

"Yes?"

"My name is Richard Macdonald and I just wanted to welcome you to the White House.

"Well that's really nice of you." She shakes his hand and smiles " I'm Avery Calloway ."

Dickie's face turns pale and his jaw drops. Kelly and Vince walk over to them...

"Avery! Oh my God you look so grown up. I didn't even recognize you." Kelly says hugging her

Avery laughs , "Yeah well I changed my hair and got a new wardrobe. It's so good to see you guys, it feels like I've been gone forever."

Vince takes his turn hugging her... " Yeah it really does. How's school and everything? Your mom said you were back for the summer.

" Yeah I am. Where is mom anyway? I wanted to surprise her."

" You surprised me alright." Mac walks in the room and rushes over to hug her oldest daughter.

"I was looking for you up in the residence."

Avery laughs. "I should have known I couldn't get anything past you... Where's dad?" she looks to the door hoping Rod following behind her mother.

"Well he had to make a phone call but he's meeting us for lunch... You look great, London defiantly agrees with you. I can't wait to hear all about it."

"There is plenty of time for me to fill you in, right now I want updates on everyone. Grandma filled me in on the usual gossip." she laughs and so does Mac.

"Well I'll fill you in on what she left out during lunch."

"Sounds good. I'll see you guys later. Nice meeting you Mr. Macdonald ."

She and Mac leave the room and Dickie finally snapping out of it.

" I just tried hitting on the Presidents daughter."

Vince pats him on the back... "Yeah I wouldn't try that one again."

End of chapter one.