Disclaimer: Scarecrow and Mrs. King belongs to Warner Brothers and Shoot the Moon Productions. Sadly, they're not mine. I'm just borrowing them to play with for a little while.
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Summary: Now, that would be cheating, wouldn't it?
Timeframe: 25 years after the show ended. (AU)
Rating: PG-13/T
A/N: Just for fun, I've added some new characters including a daughter in between Philip and Jamie and an older brother for Amanda (and others, but you'll meet them along the way). Also, Amanda's father never died, but Joe died when the kids were young, so Amanda was widowed, not divorced. Lee and Amanda have a daughter together. Just a warning…. this is somewhat AU. This is my first fanfic, and is definitely a work in progress. Please review… no flames please!
Together We Stand
"And now, ladies and gentlemen, it is my great honor and immense pleasure to present to you this year's graduating class," President Nicholas West announced to the large crowd of proud parents and family members gathered on George Washington University's great lawn. As the graduates rose to their feet to thunderous applause, the President turned his attention to the students. "And to the graduates, Anna and I would like to extend our best wishes for the future. Congratulations! You've made it!" As the president concluded his speech, the crowd cheered and the air was filled with black graduation caps with flowing buff and blue tassels.
Evelyn Jayne Stetson wove her way through the mass of celebrating students around her in order to reach her uncle before his Secret Service men ushered him away. She hiked up her graduation gown and quickened her pace as much as her high heels would allow. "Uncle Nick!" she shouted as he started to leave the stage.
He turned around as he heard her call his name. "There's my favorite graduate," he smiled and enveloped her in a warm hug. "Congratulations, Evie! I'm so proud of you."
"Thanks so much for being here today. It really means a lot to me that you took the time to do it." She released him from her tight embrace. "Are you and Aunt Anna still going to be able to make it over to Mom and Dad's tonight?" she asked him.
"Anything for my favorite niece. We'll be there, but, in order for me to do that, I need to get back to the White House and finish some things first," he told her, looking over her shoulder to see the First Lady approaching. "And, you should probably go meet up with your parents, little miss," he reminded her as his wife reached them.
"Hey, Evelyn. Congratulations, sweetheart," Anna greeted her niece with a hug.
"Thanks, Aunt Anna," came the reply as Evelyn gathered her things. "I'll see you guys later tonight." She smiled as she turned to run back to find her family.