The White House has a way of breaking relationships apart Leo and Margaret's relationship continues to experince tough times. No one every said love was easy.

The West Wing is busy with activity. Leo is running the staff while dealing with perosonal issues what are they and how will he deal with them?

Title: Love, Tears, Fund Raising
Rated: PG-13
Disclaimer: They Belong to Mr. Sorkin et al. No copyright infringment
intented.
Author's Note: I haven't had a chance to write in a while, I finally
had a chance to read so old group messages the other day and someone
asked for a sequel to "The End of My World, so here it is. Well, part
one anyway. Hope you enjoy
Author: Gem

Part 1

Sam walked down the hall into Leo's office, "Sorry, I'm late."

"No problem, I just finished with the President" Leo replied, as he
looked around the office at the senior staff. Lady and Gentelmen,
today is the day that we get started. "Josh, status on the war room."

"We're looking at a few things, Joey is there now and I'll be with her
for most of the day.

CJ looked at Josh. "The Press has been asking about the fund raiser
for Marshall."

"We know CJ, and they'll have an answer soon. Sam is working on it."

Sam spoke up, "Yeah, I'm currently playing phone tag with his speech
writer and Chief of Staff."

"Do your best Sam" Leo said encourageingly, Remember the fund raiser
for him is next Monday. We need to speak to his people before that so
we don't sound like idots."

"Got it."

"Ok, that's it let's go to work."

The staff broke apart at Leo's command. Sam stayed behind. "How you
doin', Leo?" Sam asked.

Leo looked up for his work, "Sam I don't have time for this and
neither do you. I don't know what you all are planing but I don't need
your sympathy."

"Leo, this isn't you."

"Sam." Leo said in a voice warning him not to continue.

"Ok...ok." Sam turned to leave but then turned back to Leo. "We're all
here for you if you need us. You know that."

Leo looked up and over his glasses at the Deputy Commincation
Director. "Thanks, Sam but I'm fine."

With that statement of leave by Leo Sam walked down to the
Communication bullpen and back into his office to make another phone
call.

TBC...