Just the Beginning
Rating: Teen- some parts may be inappropriate for children 12 and under.
"The West Wing" doesn't belong to me.
Chapter 1: Back to Work
May
Sam and Ainsley Seaborn got married exactly one week ago during the first year of the President Bartlet's second terms in office. Today, the Seaborns had made it back to their small D.C. residence after a relaxing honeymoon. They walked into their apartment, threw down their bags and began to kiss right at the door. They did have nine more hours of their honeymoon left. Sam eventually broke the kiss and sighed, "Ready for work tomorrow?"
Ainsley moved some of the bags into the living room. She was in her comfy jeans and t-shirt and couldn't even think about being in her high-heels and skirt for work tomorrow. "What's 'work'? I don't remember," teased Ainsley.
Sam brought the remainder of the bags to Ainsley and took a seat next to her on the floor. "Hmm… Well maybe work forgot about us too since no one called us."
"Yeah. Perfect honeymoon. No calls from the President, gorgeous Disney World, good food, a great hotel suite, and lots of sex."
"Amazing sex!" corrected Sam as he kissed her again.
"And don't forget your amazing tan!"
"Yeah, I did get a pretty good one didn't I?" teased Sam.
"Too bad you got that sunburn a few days before."
"Let's just remember the good things, okay Ainsley?"
"Like the sex?"
"Like the sex," repeated Sam.
"So I can't remember the food poising?"
"We can only remember the good tan, restaurant food and sex."
"I like that plan," smiled Ainsley as she bent forward to kiss Sam. They were kind of squished in their apartment since Ainsley still haven't unpacked her boxes over a year and a half ago when she first moved in. She still hadn't put up any of her family pictures or repainted the wall with all the scratch marks. "Do you remember which suitcase had the presents in it?" asked Ainsley.
"No."
"What good of a husband do you make?" teased Ainsley as she unzipped another suitcase. "Found them! Can you go get the wrapping paper please, Honey?"
"So is this is what it's going to be like? I run errands for you from now on?" asked a joking Sam.
Ainsley gave her sweetest smile, "Didn't you know that before you got into this marriage?"
"I'll go get them…Wife," said Sam.
An "ouch!" was heard from their bedroom. "Are you okay, Sam?" called out Ainsley.
Sam came back to the living room. "Just tripped on one of your boxes."
"I'm sorry. I'll clean up next weekend. I promise."
"I've been thinking we need a bigger place," said Sam.
"We have been talking about getting a bigger place since I moved in. That was about a year ago," stated Ainsley
"Yeah. I think we should look closer into that."
"Yeah?" said Ainsley with a smile creeping on her face.
"Yeah," grinned Sam.
Ainsley squealed with delight as she jumped up to give Sam a hug. "We're going to move!"
"We're going to move!" repeated Sam with almost the same excitement as Ainsley. "Can you do me a favor?"
"Anything for my man!"
"Can you still move those boxes out of the way so I don't get hurt again?"
Ainsley laid a kiss on Sam. "Of course."
The next day and with about five more minuets of honeymoon left, the cutest couple in the West Wing entered the lobby. They made their way to Sam's office with people yelling congratulations at them. Sam dropped his stuff off and grabbed his note pad for notes before going to the senior staff morning meeting.
"Ready to go deliver presents?" asked Sam to Ainsley while they walked to the Oval Office.
"Yeah," smiled Ainsley as she held up the shopping bag. "I love giving presents."
"Hey guys! Welcome back," said Charlie. "They are all waiting for you."
Sam and Ainsley said, "Thank you" to Charlie and the three went into the office.
Applause broke out as the couple walked in. The first family, Mrs. Landingham, and all of the Senior Staff were in the office. "Congratulations!" said the President. "You two survived the first week!"
"Thank you," said Sam laughing at the President's joke. "Also, thank you for not calling me for one whole week. Ainsley and I even made a bet on how long it would take for you to call us."
"Who won?" asked Donna.
"I did!" said Ainsley. "I said that you wouldn't call at all. Sam has to get me lunch for a week."
Josh patted Sam's back. "I'm sorry for you, man."
"Well," began Ainsley, "before you begin your meeting, Sam and I wanted to give the gifts out." She reached into the bag handed out the gifts.
Donna opened her box and pulled out a pink long sleeve retro t-shirt with a Minnie Mouse that said "Minnie's Makeover Magic" on it. "I love it!" exclaimed Donna.
CJ held up her own t-shirt similar to Donna's except it was purple and said, "Tink's Drive in Theater". "Thank you guys so much!" said CJ.
Ainsley said, "I have a shirt like you guys, but it's dark blue and has Eyore on it. Oh, and CJ this is also for you," Ainsley said as she gave her another wrapped box that was bigger than the clothes' boxes.
"A Nemo fish bowl decoration set! " smiled CJ. "Gail will love it!"
Josh, Toby, and Charlie opened their gifts. Josh held up a long sleeve t-shirt that was yellow with black sleeves and had "rotten" printed on the front and a villain from one of the Disney movies on the back. "This doesn't mean anything, does it?" asked Josh.
Toby held up is own t-shirt almost like Josh's but it was dark green and said "nasty". "I don't know if I should thank you two," joked Toby.
"Thanks guys," said Charlie with sincerity as he showed everyone his similar shirt that was light blue and said 'evil'.
"Ainsley made me buy one that said 'wicked'," pointed out Sam.
Mrs. Landingham opened her big box next. "Why, a Disney cookie jar! Thank you, Sam and Ainsley. I'll make sure there are always cookies in it for you two." Mrs. Landingham held up her jar for everyone to see. It had Mickey Mouse on it with a jukebox and a U.S. flag.
"We are glad you like it, Mrs. Landingham," smiled Ainsley.
Leo opened his gift. He laughed when he saw a red tie with a Mickeys scattered over it.
Sam said, "We hope you wear it to the next meeting we have with a foreign leader."
The President and First Lady opened their boxes, which were much smaller than the other boxes. "Matching watches!" exclaimed the First Lady. Sam and Ainsley gave watches with Mickey Mouse on the President's and Minnie Mouse on the First Lady. "And our names our on them!" gushed the First Lady even more.
Everyone thanked the newlyweds one last time before Ainsley, Donna, the First Lady, and Mrs. Landingham left so the Senior Staff could get on with their meeting. "Any good honeymoon stories?" asked the First Lady.
"I'll tell you guys later," said Ainsley trying to hide her laughter.