A place to come home to
Author's notes:
I don't own any of the characters or likenesses used in this story that has been seen previously in any form of medium. NBC, Aaron Sorkin, and All those other folks who are involved in the production of "The West Wing" own those rights; and the folks at A.B.C and/or produce or are cast members of "Extreme Makeover, Home Edition" own those rights.
I know the last thing you wanted was another post season 5 finale story but gosh darn it that's what I wrote.
I don't know why this popped into my head especially when I am working on a couple of other stories; but it's late, I can't sleep and I think it's a fun idea for a short fluff piece.
This is a primarily J/D romance/humor/cross over fluff piece, It takes place after the season 5 season finale, It is not A/U yet as season six is months away, and as long as you ignore the fact that the entire premise for this story is completely implausible given where Josh and Donna, work.
A place to come home to:
A year ago neither Dona nor Josh would have ever imagined that their engagement party would involve their parents, The president and his family, The senior staff and their assistants, Congressmen Andrea Wyatt and Matt Skinner, Senator Sam Seaborne, Joey Lucus, Danny Concanon, Amy, Mandy, and a few other close friends and family members getting together in the residence to watch a reality show; yet that is precisely what they was happening.
Abby Was admonishing the president for pulling rank in trying to get the best seat despite the fact that he was neither the guest of honor nor did he have to elevate a leg that was still in a cast, though she implied if he didn't move and Make room for Donna on the couch he soon would. Toby and Andy were trying to quiet Huck and Molly. Leo was still arguing with the Mosses and Mrs. Lyman to let him pay for a substantial portion of the Rose Garden Wedding that was already in the early planning stages. And Sam and Mallory were negotiating with Mandy, exactly what it would take for her to come work for his office full time; when Ginger and Margaret called out for every one to be quiet and watch the show was starting.
Tonight on a very special Extreme Makeover Home Edition, we help a man
help his best friend recover from a tragic event, and give them the
push they needed to move their relationship to a whole new level. The
opening title graphics changed to a shot of Ty Pennington standing up
in a tour bus.
"I'm Ty Pennington and the renovation starts right now. Ok Constance,
Preston, Mikael, Paul, and Tracy, here's the deal. Our next family
isn't really so much a family as two best friends who also happen to
work in a very special place, the Whitehouse. You guys might remember
a few years ago the shooting at Roslyn and a senior staffer being
critically when he was shot in the chest well that was this guy
Whitehouse Deputy Chief of Staff Joshua Lyman. His assistant and best
friend Donna Moss basically moved in and slept on his couch for 3
months after the shooting to take care of him and get him healthy
enough to be able to come back to work. Well about a month and a half
ago Donna was representing the Whitehouse on a congressional fact
finding mission in Gaza where she was the only survivor from inside
the car that was destroyed when a bomb went off underneath their
armored suburban. This is an attack that killed 2 U.S. Congressmen,
the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and a Driver from
the U.S. Secret Service. But she sustained some serious injuries and
has been out of the hospital less than three weeks."
Ty paused for a second letting the emotional impact of that sink in.
"Here's the deal though, rather than go back and live with her parents
in Wisconsin while she recovers, she wanted to stay near her job and
her friends at work, and stay in D.C. So Josh has moved her back into
his place and is taking care of her while she recovers. This is a guy
who less than three months after literally nearly dieing after he was
shot in the chest by people shooting at the President, was back in the
office working full time. Both of these people are serious
workaholics, they both have important jobs and are very dedicated.
They normally work 12-16 hour days 6 or 7 days a week. But since Donna
was injured during that attack in Gaza, Josh has been on a leave of
absence so he can take care of her. What that means really is he works
from home and is usually in meetings at either the Whitehouse or on
Capital Hill for a few hours every day, but isn't get paid, so he can
have the flexibility in his schedule he needs to help her with her
physical therapy and other stuff."
Ty let that sink in for a second then continued. "Here's another thing
all of their friends and coworkers can see that they have had feelings
more than friendship for each other for at least the last six years
but haven't acted on those feelings because they work at the
Whitehouse and Donna is Josh's assistant. Basically they are afraid
that the press will paint it as a torrid affair if they started dating
and cause a scandal for the president because she works for him. The
guy is the Deputy Whitehouse Chief of Staff, there are maybe at most 4
or 5 in the Whitehouse who don't work for him. And after six years of
not acting on this chemistry the press and even the opposing party is
rooting for these people to get together. Only thing is they don't
really see that yet so part of this is to show them that maybe its
time to let themselves act on those feelings. To let you know how
much these people are made for each other people who nominated them
are a couple of his ex-girlfriends who got together with some of their
friends and co-workers. They sent us this tape, lets watch."
Ty face was replaced on the screen by Mandy and Amy standing outside
Josh's Town House. "Hi A.B.C. this is the home of Josh Lyman and we're
here on behalf of his fan club to say enough is enough it's time to
make this a home that he can be happy and whole in." Sam's voice is
heard over the large bedroom on the main floor "This is where Dona
took care of him for months after Roslyn, and now this is where Josh
is taking care of Dona. He's lived here for almost 20 years and yet he
never really took the time to make it a home. What little homey
touches you see in this place are things Donna did over that summer.
She has put more time and love into making this place a home than he
was able to. They are both workaholics and ordinarily they only see
their homes 4 or 5 hours a day unless one of them one of hem is
critically injured. A large part of that is because they do important
work another big factor is that they can be together at work without
worrying about crossing any boundaries or creating the look of
impropriety. The other factor is that they never took the time to make
their places a home." Shots of the interior of Josh's house were
replaced by an exterior shot of the Whitehouse then as Leo's voice was
heard, images of Josh and Donna's work spaces. "This is where Josh and
Donna spend all of their time. They have made a lot of sacrifices to
stay here and we think its time that they stopped having to make so
many sacrifices. They deserve a home together that will be a welcome
environment to come home to." Again Amy and Mandy appeared outside of
Josh's house. "Please A.B.C. Josh and Dona need a push. Please help
them get a new beginning."
Ty appeared again looking around at all of the motivated designers.
"Ok guys so we got really two jobs with this one. First make a place
that is a home that both of them will look forward to coming home to
and second and possibly more important to get these two to let
themselves admit their feelings for each other." Tracy sighed "I think
it's so sweet that they have friends that would go through all this
hassle of doing this for them." Mikael pumped his arm in an excited
fashion. "We have to make it happen for these people." The bus pulled
up in front of Josh's townhouse and Ty said as they all started to run
out of the bus. "Ok they have no idea we're coming so lets wake them
up. Good Morning Joshua Lyman! Good Morning Donna Moss! Come on out
here." This is when Josh makes his first appearance on the show,
dressed in sweats. "What do you... who do you... Do you have the right
place?"
Ty still through the megaphone. "good morning Mr. Lyman we're here
with A.B.C Ultimate home makeover here to give you and Dona the home
of our dreams."
"Hold on a second. DONA! Do you know anything about a TV show redoing
the house? ...... Nope sorry you got the wrong place." Josh called out
as he slammed the door on them.
The Camera turns back to Ty who looks shocked and a little hurt then
quickly schools his face back into his trademark smirk and reached for
his cell phone. "Ok as you can see they had no idea we were coming.
This was a surprise arranged by their friends and coworkers. Bu don't
be concerned we have a backup plan. Were going to take a commercial
break, while I do something I always wanted to do." Ty diald his phone
and put it up to his ear. "Yes, this is Ty Pennington, get me the
President."
T.B.C.
Author's notes:
I don't own any of the characters or likenesses used in this story that has been seen previously in any form of medium. NBC, Aaron Sorkin, and All those other folks who are involved in the production of "The West Wing" own those rights; and the folks at A.B.C and/or produce or are cast members of "Extreme Makeover, Home Edition" own those rights.
I know the last thing you wanted was another post season 5 finale story but gosh darn it that's what I wrote.
I don't know why this popped into my head especially when I am working on a couple of other stories; but it's late, I can't sleep and I think it's a fun idea for a short fluff piece.
This is a primarily J/D romance/humor/cross over fluff piece, It takes place after the season 5 season finale, It is not A/U yet as season six is months away, and as long as you ignore the fact that the entire premise for this story is completely implausible given where Josh and Donna, work.
A place to come home to:
A year ago neither Dona nor Josh would have ever imagined that their engagement party would involve their parents, The president and his family, The senior staff and their assistants, Congressmen Andrea Wyatt and Matt Skinner, Senator Sam Seaborne, Joey Lucus, Danny Concanon, Amy, Mandy, and a few other close friends and family members getting together in the residence to watch a reality show; yet that is precisely what they was happening.
Abby Was admonishing the president for pulling rank in trying to get the best seat despite the fact that he was neither the guest of honor nor did he have to elevate a leg that was still in a cast, though she implied if he didn't move and Make room for Donna on the couch he soon would. Toby and Andy were trying to quiet Huck and Molly. Leo was still arguing with the Mosses and Mrs. Lyman to let him pay for a substantial portion of the Rose Garden Wedding that was already in the early planning stages. And Sam and Mallory were negotiating with Mandy, exactly what it would take for her to come work for his office full time; when Ginger and Margaret called out for every one to be quiet and watch the show was starting.
Tonight on a very special Extreme Makeover Home Edition, we help a man
help his best friend recover from a tragic event, and give them the
push they needed to move their relationship to a whole new level. The
opening title graphics changed to a shot of Ty Pennington standing up
in a tour bus.
"I'm Ty Pennington and the renovation starts right now. Ok Constance,
Preston, Mikael, Paul, and Tracy, here's the deal. Our next family
isn't really so much a family as two best friends who also happen to
work in a very special place, the Whitehouse. You guys might remember
a few years ago the shooting at Roslyn and a senior staffer being
critically when he was shot in the chest well that was this guy
Whitehouse Deputy Chief of Staff Joshua Lyman. His assistant and best
friend Donna Moss basically moved in and slept on his couch for 3
months after the shooting to take care of him and get him healthy
enough to be able to come back to work. Well about a month and a half
ago Donna was representing the Whitehouse on a congressional fact
finding mission in Gaza where she was the only survivor from inside
the car that was destroyed when a bomb went off underneath their
armored suburban. This is an attack that killed 2 U.S. Congressmen,
the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and a Driver from
the U.S. Secret Service. But she sustained some serious injuries and
has been out of the hospital less than three weeks."
Ty paused for a second letting the emotional impact of that sink in.
"Here's the deal though, rather than go back and live with her parents
in Wisconsin while she recovers, she wanted to stay near her job and
her friends at work, and stay in D.C. So Josh has moved her back into
his place and is taking care of her while she recovers. This is a guy
who less than three months after literally nearly dieing after he was
shot in the chest by people shooting at the President, was back in the
office working full time. Both of these people are serious
workaholics, they both have important jobs and are very dedicated.
They normally work 12-16 hour days 6 or 7 days a week. But since Donna
was injured during that attack in Gaza, Josh has been on a leave of
absence so he can take care of her. What that means really is he works
from home and is usually in meetings at either the Whitehouse or on
Capital Hill for a few hours every day, but isn't get paid, so he can
have the flexibility in his schedule he needs to help her with her
physical therapy and other stuff."
Ty let that sink in for a second then continued. "Here's another thing
all of their friends and coworkers can see that they have had feelings
more than friendship for each other for at least the last six years
but haven't acted on those feelings because they work at the
Whitehouse and Donna is Josh's assistant. Basically they are afraid
that the press will paint it as a torrid affair if they started dating
and cause a scandal for the president because she works for him. The
guy is the Deputy Whitehouse Chief of Staff, there are maybe at most 4
or 5 in the Whitehouse who don't work for him. And after six years of
not acting on this chemistry the press and even the opposing party is
rooting for these people to get together. Only thing is they don't
really see that yet so part of this is to show them that maybe its
time to let themselves act on those feelings. To let you know how
much these people are made for each other people who nominated them
are a couple of his ex-girlfriends who got together with some of their
friends and co-workers. They sent us this tape, lets watch."
Ty face was replaced on the screen by Mandy and Amy standing outside
Josh's Town House. "Hi A.B.C. this is the home of Josh Lyman and we're
here on behalf of his fan club to say enough is enough it's time to
make this a home that he can be happy and whole in." Sam's voice is
heard over the large bedroom on the main floor "This is where Dona
took care of him for months after Roslyn, and now this is where Josh
is taking care of Dona. He's lived here for almost 20 years and yet he
never really took the time to make it a home. What little homey
touches you see in this place are things Donna did over that summer.
She has put more time and love into making this place a home than he
was able to. They are both workaholics and ordinarily they only see
their homes 4 or 5 hours a day unless one of them one of hem is
critically injured. A large part of that is because they do important
work another big factor is that they can be together at work without
worrying about crossing any boundaries or creating the look of
impropriety. The other factor is that they never took the time to make
their places a home." Shots of the interior of Josh's house were
replaced by an exterior shot of the Whitehouse then as Leo's voice was
heard, images of Josh and Donna's work spaces. "This is where Josh and
Donna spend all of their time. They have made a lot of sacrifices to
stay here and we think its time that they stopped having to make so
many sacrifices. They deserve a home together that will be a welcome
environment to come home to." Again Amy and Mandy appeared outside of
Josh's house. "Please A.B.C. Josh and Dona need a push. Please help
them get a new beginning."
Ty appeared again looking around at all of the motivated designers.
"Ok guys so we got really two jobs with this one. First make a place
that is a home that both of them will look forward to coming home to
and second and possibly more important to get these two to let
themselves admit their feelings for each other." Tracy sighed "I think
it's so sweet that they have friends that would go through all this
hassle of doing this for them." Mikael pumped his arm in an excited
fashion. "We have to make it happen for these people." The bus pulled
up in front of Josh's townhouse and Ty said as they all started to run
out of the bus. "Ok they have no idea we're coming so lets wake them
up. Good Morning Joshua Lyman! Good Morning Donna Moss! Come on out
here." This is when Josh makes his first appearance on the show,
dressed in sweats. "What do you... who do you... Do you have the right
place?"
Ty still through the megaphone. "good morning Mr. Lyman we're here
with A.B.C Ultimate home makeover here to give you and Dona the home
of our dreams."
"Hold on a second. DONA! Do you know anything about a TV show redoing
the house? ...... Nope sorry you got the wrong place." Josh called out
as he slammed the door on them.
The Camera turns back to Ty who looks shocked and a little hurt then
quickly schools his face back into his trademark smirk and reached for
his cell phone. "Ok as you can see they had no idea we were coming.
This was a surprise arranged by their friends and coworkers. Bu don't
be concerned we have a backup plan. Were going to take a commercial
break, while I do something I always wanted to do." Ty diald his phone
and put it up to his ear. "Yes, this is Ty Pennington, get me the
President."
T.B.C.