Weakening Bonds
Donna, AU in the timeframe of Inauguration Part I, sequel to Drabble 3, 100 words.
The one-line email over New Year's stating Josh was taking a leave of absence and going to help Sam was bad enough.
The phone call where he admitted he wasn't certain it was temporary was worse. His assurances that Leo promised she would have her job in the White House no matter what did not make her feel any better.
Then Jack announced he was being transferred to Italy, and hinted that it was because of something Leo and the President had asked him to do.
Jack might not be "the one", but Donna wondered why she was bothering to stay.