Disclaimer: I do not own "The West Wing" or anything associated with it. I am merely borrowing the ideas for a little bit of fun. Enjoy!
While the majority of people were floating around the White House preparing for the inauguration of President Santos, Will Bailey and Kate Harper were in Will's office still discussing their uncertain future.
"All I'm saying is that if you run for the seat in Congress, I'm totally behind you," said Kate.
Will replied, "That's just it. I want you behind me, but I want you to be more than just a campaign supporter."
"Huh?" was all Kate had to say.
"I'll tell you later," said Will.
The two of them finished packing up their respective offices, and then took all of their stuff out of the White House. After they were out of the building, Will asked Kate, "How about going to get something for lunch?"
"Sure," said Kate.
After loading their cars, the two of them headed to a pub not too far from the White House.
After sitting down and ordering their food (grilled chicken clubs for both), Will told Kate,
"I was taking about us, Kate. You know, on a personal level."
"Okay," said Kate, "So even if you get that Congressional seat, you would still be here a majority of the time, so it would work out."
"Good. You've already thought that much out," said Will.
The two finished up their lunch without much conversation. After they finished, Will told Kate, "Close your eyes, and don't open them until I say so."
"Okay," said Kate, sounding a little hesitant.
After driving for a few minutes, they ended up at a beautiful garden in a local park. Once they were out of the car, Will escorted Kate for several yards in the park before saying, "Open your eyes."
Kate was amazed at the simple beauty of everything. Sure, it was January, so there wasn't too much growing. However, the noon sun was reflecting on the icicles hanging on the trees.
She then told Will, "This is amazing. Everything being this beautiful, even without leaves or petals, it still is so pretty this time of year."
Will said, "Kate, I brought you here because I was reminded of how much we had going for us, and how it was almost torn apart. This park reminded me that no matter how much things can change on the outside, there is always something beautiful on the inside."
At this point, there were tears in Kate's eyes, but Will continued on, "It was at that point that I realized how much I love you." He got down on his left knee, and with tears coming down Kate's cheeks, he said, as he took out a beautiful diamond ring, "The only thing that would be better than a seat in Congress is if you would be there to share it with me. Kate, will you marry me?"
There were still tears coming down Kate's cheeks, showing how happy she was. After a few moments to wipe her face and eyes, she simply said, "Yes."
With smiles on both their faces, Will slipped the ring on Kate's finger as she helped him
off the ground. The two shared a kiss before leaving the park and heading back to Will's place for a relaxing afternoon.
As they were leaving, Kate asked, "Hold on a sec. A Democrat marrying a Republican. What's wrong with this picture?"
Will replied, "Nothing at all. If there's love, everything else will work out."
This simply brought a smile to Kate's face, realizing that there was more to life than politics and all the drama surrounding it.