Disclaimer: The West Wing isn't mine. It belongs to Mr. Sorkin. Jeff, Ally, Deb, and Lynn are mine.

Author's note: This is a sequel to "Lean on Me." italics indicate thoughts

Title: "Back in the Saddle" 1/4

Rated: T

Spoilers: There's nothing to worry about, right?

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Jenny walked in to the reception area of her office. She had a staff meeting at 8:00 and her first patient at 8:45. There is nothing to worry about. Calm down, you'll be fine. Jenny walked up to the desk "Good morning Lynn."

"Good morning Dr. McGarry. Nice to have you back."

"Nice to be back." Jenny said as she took her messages and walked back to her office.

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"Hi."

Jenny looked up from what she was reading to see a young woman standing in her doorway "Hi."

"How are you?"

"I'm fine Ally, really I am."

"Glad to hear it. Are you ready to get back to work?"

"As ready as I'll ever be. It's time to get back in the saddle."

"Well, I'm here if you need me."

"Thanks. Hey who's here today?"

"Deb, just got here and Jeff is on call at the hospital." Ally responded as she turned to leave.

"Thanks, Ally"

"Have a good day."

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Leo was in his office catching up on paperwork while at the same time busily tapping his pen against his desk. Margaret walked into hand him something; she began to walk out and stopped mid step. "Leo"

"Hmm"

"Stop."

"Stop what?" Leo asked not looking up from what he was doing and still tapping his pen on the desk.

"Stop tapping your pen, please."

"Leo stopped tapping the pen and held onto it, "I wasn't tapping the pen."

Margaret looked him straight in the eye, "yes, you were. If your that worried about her give her a call."

Leo looked up at her, "yes mom."

"Leo, I didn--"

"Oh, I know now get outta here will ya." Margaret hurried back to her desk and Leo picked up the pen once again and began to tap it on the desk.

"Leo!"

Leo rolled his eyes as he threw the pen onto the desk and picked up the phone.

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Jenny returned to her office and sat down exhausted in her chair. She had forgotten how tiring this was, but it was rewarding; she wouldn't give it up for the world. Five down two to go. She thought. It was a light day to help her get back into the swing of things. She wrote a few notes on some charts before she decided to check her voice mail. She was pleasantly surprised. Only two messages? I bet I know whom.

"Hi Mom, It's Mal I just wanted to see how you were doing on your first day back. I'll talk to you later, Love you."

Concerned family members are always a good thing but where is the really concerned family member.

"Hi, Honey--" There we go. "I just wanted to make sure you where alright. If you need anything call me I'll see you later love ya." This is why I love this man. Jenny thought.

She was brought back to reality when Lynn appeared at her door. "Dr. McGarry, Dr Tillman would like to talk to you. She's in exam one."

"Thanks Lynn." Jenny walked out of her office and headed to exam one. When she got there she found Deb Tillman standing outside.

"Dr. Tillman what can I do for you?"

Deb Tillman stood in front of the exam room door blocking the window, "I could use a second opinion."

"Sure, what about?"

Deb stepped away from the door so Jenny could see in side "My patient."