"Do you know what he's got planned?"
The door opened and they walked in. "I may do, but it's more than my life's worth to tell you Donna, Sorry."
The door closed she checked her dress and let out a deep breath. "You look beautiful Donna, don't worry."
"I'm a little nervous but I have no idea why, I know him better than anyone but he can still surprise me."
"He loves you and you're going to have a great time tonight, just relax and let him do this for you."
"Yeah okay" She bit her lips as she gripped her purse.
Chapter Seven.
The doors opened, Steve smiled and held out his arm for her to go first. She walked out after giving him a smile then stopped in her tracks at the sight in front of her. Josh was standing in the middle of the lobby wearing a black shirt and pants with new black shoes, he had his haircut and was holding a single red rose, and he smiled at her as she stared at him. They both moved at the same time to each other he stopped and held out the rose. "From the Woo man." She laughed and took the rose then kissed him on the lips. He pulled away and held out his arm for her to take; she put her arm through his. "You look beautiful, Donnatella."
"Not so bad your there, Joshua." He walked her to the exit after saying thank you to Steve, he walked her to a limo, and a man got out the front and opened the back door.
"Miss Moss." He tipped his hat.
"Hi" she smiled at Josh who winked at her. She jumped in the back and scooted along for Josh who got in beside her; the driver closed the door and got in the front. She looked around the limo smiling she eyed to mini bar. "Joshua, this must have cost a fortune."
"It's our first date baby I don't care; do you want something to drink?"
"No, I'm ok thanks." He holds her hand and kisses her cheek; the driver started the car and pulled away. "So, where are we going?"
"I've told you it's a surprise, you'll have to wait, don't worry it's not far."
She laid her head on his shoulder he kissed her head and relaxed. "Where the hell did you get your hair cut at this time of night?"
He chuckled. "One of the maids has a sister that cuts hair, I asked Steve and he set it up for me, I got ready in an unoccupied room but I've been planning everything for a few days."
She sighed "It's wonderful Josh, really."
He laughed and gripped her hand. "Donna, we haven't even started yet."
"Still so far you've brought the Woo."
He chuckled. "You're so easy to please; when our anniversary comes up I'll just hire a car to drive us around Washington."
She laughed and nudged him with her arm.
The car pulled to a stop and the driver got out, he opened the back door. Josh got out and held his hand for Donna, she took it with a smile he kissed her hand and nodded to the drive. "Thank you."
"Yes Sir, have a good evening, Miss Moss." He tipped his hat again.
"Thank you." She looked around and gasped at the restaurant that looked over the beach, Josh pulled her to the entrance of what looked like a huge wooden cabin the concierge desk was at the end of a rope line, an older man in a smart expensive suit was waiting at the desk. "Hi, Lyman for two."
The man gave him a huge smile. "Mr Lyman a pleasure to have you here Sir, It's an honour to meet you." He turned to Donna and smiled just as big. "And Miss Moss, I must say the TV does not do you justice, you are a beautiful young lady."
She gave him a shy smile. "Thank you." Josh beamed at her with pride.
"This way please, if you need anything just call for me, my name is Roberto and your server tonight will be Kathleen." He showed them to the large deck that had only one table set for two. "Please." He pulled a chair out for Donna while Josh sat himself, Roberto clicked his fingers and a young man walked out with an ice bucket and two glasses, Roberto showed Josh the bottle. "As you requested Sir?"
"Champagne alright with you Donna?" Josh asked.
She just nodded her head as she stared at him in wonder.
Josh chuckled "That's fine Roberto, thanks."
"Very good, Sir." He opened the bottle he also chuckled at Donna and poured two glasses. "Kathleen will be with you any moment with your menus, enjoy."
"Thank you."
Donna gave him a funny look. "What have you done with my Joshua?" He chuckled and handed her, her glass, picking up his own he clinked them together.
"Too us, baby"
"Too us my love." They drank Donna almost chocked. "Boy, that's good stuff."
Josh filled their glasses up with a laugh. "I called President Bartlett back this evening, he wants us to have dinner with him and Abby when we get back."
She was about to answer when Kathleen approached. "Good evening I'm Kathleen I'll be your server this evening." She handed them both a menu with a smile. "I'll give you a few moments to look over the menu, but may I recommend the Salmon it's beautiful and I'd kill for the chefs chocolate cake?"
"Thank you Kathleen, I'm Josh and this is my better half Donna." Donna laughed as she looked over the menu. "What?"
Donna smiled at him. "Better half?"
He shrugged. "Okay, Kathleen that's Donna and I'm Josh HER better half." Kathleen laughed as she went to turn away.
"I'll give you a moment to sort this out Sir."
Donna chuckled as she sipped her Champagne. "So, you were saying?"
"He wants us over for dinner in the residence with Abby, Matt and Helen."
"I don't know Josh." She shook her head. Josh put his hand on the table for her to take she smiled and took it.
"What's up Donna"?
She sighed, "I'm not used to dinner's with them Joshua, you used to all the time with the rest of the senior staff, the last time Dr. Bartlett and I socialised together I in insulted her I was so nervous."
"Baby you're not that person anymore and believe me there was nothing wrong with her. You're going to be Helen's Chief of Staff and they people like anyone else. Do you think for one moment they're not going to tear me to shreds? I mean think about it, Abbey will most likely give me a medical right there at the dinner table. President Bartlett will grill me for all the stupid things I've done over the years and tell Matt and Helen about it with great enthusiasm. I need you there to stick up for me...but then again I can see you joining in. Look you're an intelligent, successful, kind, sweet woman baby, you have nothing to worry about, and they already like you. It's my ass you should be worried about."
She smiles and kisses his palm. "Okay but if I get in trouble you better save me?"
"Always" He turns her hand kissing her fingers.
After the main course they ordered the chocolate cake to share. Josh stood up and held out his hand for Donna to take as the music started. Donna looked into the restaurant to see a man playing the piano. "I wanted to dance with you." He answered her unasked question. she gave him a big smile and stood up Josh pulled her into his arm holding her close she leaned into him, wrapping her arms around his neck laying her head against his. "Thank you for a wonderful night, Josh."
"It's not over yet." His kissed her nose and they moved slowly around the deck, she pulled her head back.
"What else do you have planned?"
"I'm not done bringing the Woo Donnatella, I've waited a long time for our first date and I intend to spoil you rotten."
"You already have, I was never expecting anything like this."
He moved his lips closer. "I want us to remember this night forever Donna." He lightly kissed her lips as he ran his hands up her back. "You are everything I ever wanted." He pecked her lips as she let a tear fall, his kissed it away then rested her against his shoulder while he rocked them back and forth with the music. Kathleen smiled at them as she placed their cake on the table; Josh noticed her and nodded a little then closed his eyes letting out a sigh. "I love you so much."
"I love you more...with or without the Woo...but I like the Woo." She grinned against his neck.
They stayed like that for a few more songs the returned to the table to eat their cake together or feed it to each other. A horn beeped from the beach they both turned to see a beach buggy Josh waved to the driver. "That's us, baby." he waved for Kathleen and motioned for the check.
"Joshua, what's going on?"
He stood up taking out his wallet. "It's my next surprise."
She pointed to the buggy "On that?" She almost screeched.
Kathleen came out with the bill as Donna pointed she laughed along with Josh as he handed her his card. "Thank you."
"I'll be right back" He nodded and turned back to Donna who hadn't taken her eyes of the buggy.
"It's fine baby honest."
She looked up at him. "You're sure?"
He took her hand and pulled her up. "I promise."
"Well okay, but if I fall out of that thing I'll kill you."
He laughed and pulled her off the deck, Kathleen met them half way. She handed him his card and receipt, he handed her some money he already had out for her. "Thank you Kathleen, have a good night."
She smiled. "Thank you, you too." She smiled at Donna who was still looking back at the buggy "Donna, I've been on one their safe."
"You didn't happen to be wearing a long dress and high heels did you?"
She laughed "No, but I promise you, it's safe."
"Joshua, do you remember your first aid." He rolled his eyes and pulled her away from a laughing Kathleen.
Roberto handed Josh a brown envelope. "They are very nice, Sir."
"Thank you Roberto, it was a beautiful meal." He handed Roberto some money.
"No Sir, it was my pleasure, just remember us the next time you're both in Hawaii?"
"Will do." He wrapped his arm around Donna as he walked her to the buggy; she stopped and took her shoes off half way there.
He helped her into the buggy and strapped her in kissing her as he did, he nodded for the driver to go as he laid his arm around her. it wasn't long before Donna was grinning and laughing as they were tossed around as the buggy speeded along the beach. After a good 10 minutes the buggy stopped. "That was fun, can we go again?" She looked around it was almost pitch black except for the moon. "Hey where are we?" Josh unstrapped her and lifted her out the buggy planting her on the sand.
"Wait and see." He looked around to see Steve walking toward them. "Everything set up?"
"All done." He handed Josh an envelope. "Just walk that way." He pointed around a cliff. "You'll see it straight away."
"Thanks for this, Steve."
"Anything for my favourite couple, have a good night."
Josh shook his hand and turned to the driver of the buggy. "Three hours Yes?"
"Yes Sir."
He watched as Steve jumped in the buggy and wrapped his arm around Donna they watched as they drove back the way we came.
"Err Josh..."
"Come with me." He pulled her towards the cliff, they just past the cliff face when they saw the light then two, three and four. Donna gasped again and covered her mouth in shock. There was a huge blanket with lamps around it and a bottle of champagne with a small picnic basket, it was totally secluded. He whispered in her ear. "I wanted to make love to you on a beach and no-one will see us here. I asked Steve and he said every few people know about his part of the beach and no-one would come here at this time of night." He pulled her to the blanket and sat her down she had tears running down her face he pulled her close and rocked her. "Baby its okay, we don't have too, we could just lay here and talk, drink the champagne and relax under the stars." she pulled away and pushed him on his back straddling his hips she sobbed.
"I'm not crying because...I'm upset Joshua...you are so sweet and ...Oh my god did you bring...the Woo." She collapsed on top of him crying her eyes out, he laughed and wrapped his arms around her waist.
"Dear lord baby, I thought I'd upset you." She shook her head against his neck and stayed there for a while. Josh was so moved by her being happy he let a few tears fall himself. "I love you baby, every inch of you." He kissed her ear.
"Holy Hell, I didn't think you could surprise me anymore but Josh this is just something else." She lifted her face from his neck and kissed him a passion. "I love you, I love you, I love you."She carried on kissing him with everything she was worth.
He rolled them over and pulled his lips away. "I have another surprise for you." He got off her and picked up the envelop he dropped when she pushed him down. "It's something I want and I hope maybe you'll want it too?"
He handed her the envelope she wiped her eyes then opened it pulling out a few sheets of paper she was silent for a moment. "Josh?" She looked up to him he looked almost terrified.
He cleared his throat. "I called my lawyer two days ago and cashed in one of the trusts my dad left me...I paid for the brownstone in full with it...I had your name added to the deed so it's...our house now." He looked down as he picked at his hand with nervousness. "You don't have to move in yet or...ever if you don't want to...but I was hoping we could...live together...maybe?" He ran his fingers through his hair. "If you don't want too...it's ok...I love you and I want to be with you...I want more...but if it's too soon I understand...I'll wait." He looked up when he heard her crying again. "Donna...is that happy crying or you're an idiot crying?"
"Y...yes" He was unsure what she was saying yes too.
"Yes...what?"
"Yes...happy crying and yes I would love to live...with you."
He clapped his hands. "WOO HOO" He flung his arms in the air she laughed as she wipes her eyes then read the deed again.
"Joshua, are you sure about this? It's the money your dad left you."
He takes the deed away from her hands putting it back in the envelope. "I don't care about the money Donnatella and I don't care about the house if you're not with me, it's our house now. If for some reason we...break up it'll still be our house when we get married it'll be our house too. There is no one else I would even consider doing this with. As I said before you are my future and this is just another step. I want to come home to you every night, I want to wake up with you every morning, I want to be there when you need me after a hard day...I just want you."
She reached and ran her hand over his cheek with a massive smile. "I want all that too My Love, You are the love of my life Joshua, the only man I want, ever. You're my Joshua, my love, my life and we're going to be fine, we have each other forever because I'm not leaving you for anything."
He slowly leaned forward as did she; they kissed then pulled away both a little stunned. "Wow" He nodded in agreement.
He cupped her face with his hand and gave her a cheeky grin. "Baby, am I the Woo man?"
She laughed and pulled his hands away diving on top of him. "Yes Mr Woo man...now make love to me Joshua."
He rolls her over and reaches for the other envelope he dropped. "Wait, I have something else." He sat up pulling her up with him then handed her the envelope. "I had these taken tonight."
She opened the envelope and sighed at the pictures of them dancing. "Oh Josh" He sat beside her with his chin on her shoulder while she flipped through them. "They are perfect." She wiped her eyes as she smiled at them.
"So I was wondering?"
"Yeah?"
"Am I going to have to throw snowballs at our house go get you to go the balls with me this year?"
Her shoulders shook as she chuckled. "No, I think we can leave out the snowballs...although it was very sweet."
"I try." He took a picture from her hands. "I like this one the most."
"Why?"
"I can see the lust in your eyes for me." He laughed as she slapped the top of his head.
He took all the pictures from her and slipped them back into the envelope putting them to one side. He stood "Now I believe I was going to make love to you." He took her hands pulling her to her feet wrapping his arms around her and pulled her close.
Next chapter we are back to the 'sex' so be warned people. This fan fic is a long one and we do get some drama as well as everyone's views back home, but for now, it is about them. Thanks for the reviews and your very kind words.
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