[Wednesday Morning]
We walk into the transition office at 7:30 am and find it mostly empty. Sam is sitting behind Josh's desk reading something. Josh looks at me with a twinkle in his eye and says-
"Let's have some fun." I giggle- he can be diabolical. He strides into his office.
"SAM! I'M GONE A WEEK AND SUDDENLY NO ONE COMES TO WORK ANYMORE?!"
"Josh-" Sam groans before he looks up to see us both smiling at him. Suddenly Sam grins too. He comes around the desk to hug me.
"Donna! You're a sight for sore eyes. You look fabulous!"
"Hey!" Josh growls "Hands off my wife!"
Sam's head whips around and he exclaims "What?!"
I laugh and hold out my hand.
"Thanks Sam. That vacation. Best. idea. ever."
Sam gets a bit misty-eyed and hugs me again. Then he let's go and hugs Josh.
"Oh man. Finally! I am so happy for you guys."
Josh pounds Sam on the back and says-
"Really, man. Thanks for insisting I go. We're going to make a great team again."
Sam fills us in on what we've missed around the office. Josh is surprised to learn that Arnold Vinick has been offered and accepted the Secretary of State position but he quickly sees what a good strategy it is. He's not thrilled to hear how much Amy has been around, but Sam seems to have things in hand. I'm glad to hear that Helen and the kids are still in town. I'd expected them to be in Houston by now. Apparently, they've really taken to President Bartlet and he asked them to help pardon the turkey.
Josh calls over to Blair House and finds out that the President-Elect and Mrs Santos are still having breakfast with the children so he arranges for us to meet all together there. I'm glad I brought the gifts for the children with me this morning.