Disclaimer: The West Wing isn't mine. It belongs to Mr. Sorkin. Jeff, Ally, Deb, and Lynn are mine.

Author's note: This is a sequel to "Lean on Me." italics indicate thoughts

Title: "Back in the Saddle" 4/4

Rated: T

Spoilers: There's nothing to worry about, right?

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They arrive at the hospital and Zoey, Jenny and Leo all went down to the radiology department.

"Have I ever told you that I'm claustrophobic?"

"You have now." Jenny replied with a smile as she helped Zoey lay down on the table. "Just remember take deep breathes, I'll talk you throughout it."

"Okay, where did Leo go?"

"He went to call Margaret."

"Okay, let do this."

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Leo walked back to join Jenny, How's she doing?" He asked as he walked in.

"Great it looks clear to me."

"I agree with her." Jeff offered. "She looks fine to me."

"Okay let's take her out. Zoey, you did great honey, we're coming in to get you"

"Okay."

Jenny walked into the room a moment later with a chart in her hand. She helped Zoey down off the table. "The CAT scan is all clear."

"That's great! Thanks Aunt Jenny."

"You're welcome, listen, I got your blood work back. You are hyperglycemic. I know that when you're in college you tend to skip meals and not eat right, but it's really important now for you to eat right and regularly.

"I will."

Oh, one more thing I think you should tell your parents they're going to want to know."

"Yeah, you're right. Will you and Leo come with me."

"Sure."

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"Dad calm down! This is exactly why I didn't tell you before I knew for sure."

Abbey placed a hand on her husband's shoulder, "She's right Jed. Sit down and relax."

Abbey turned to Jenny when Jed sat down, "Did you ran all the blood work?"

"Twice,"

Jed looked back to his daughter. "I just don't understand why you didn't tell us."

"I didn't want to worry you. Leo and Jenny took good care of me so don't worry. Excuse me I'm gonna go rest now."

Zoey left the living room and went to her room.

"Thank you Jenny." Abbey said sweetly.

"It's not a problem although I have to say I wasn't expecting this much excitement on my first day back."

"I can imagine."

Jed looked to his wife and Jenny. "Jenny thank you. Would you mind if I stole you're husband for a moment.

"Only if you promise to give him back, Mr. President."

"I promise. Would you two excuse us?"

"Yeah." They responded as they walked out of the living room.

Jed sat on the couch for a moment after they left and just stared at the floor. Leo waited for him to speak. "Thank you for what you did." He finally said with clear emanation in his voice.

"I didn't do much. Jenny did most of it."

"Yeah, I know but you could have told me. Then I would have overreacted and--"

Leo didn't let him finish. "I know you to well Jed. She's your little girl. I wouldn't have acted any different if it were Mallory we were talking about now. Zoey and I both knew that, that's why we didn't tell you. Jed, she's fine and she was very calm today. I very proud of her."

"So am I Leo, so am I."

The End