A/N: This 100-word drabble happens at the end of "Ellie". I'm a novice fic-writer, and this is my first attempt at writing something for The West Wing. Please be kind if you leave a review. ;-)
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They sat in the Presidential movie theatre, watching 'Dial M for Murder', side by side, shoulders nearly touching. Josh had a hard time concentrating on the movie, with his mind wandering to his pretty assistant next to him.
Joey Lucas' words played over and over in his mind…"she likes you and she knows it's beginning to show and she needs to cover herself with misdirection."
Cautiously, he reached over and took her hand, waiting for her to pull back. Instead, she gave his hand a little squeeze. He glanced at her, and saw her smile; that made him smile, too.