It was seven in the morning when Josh walked into the White House. He had to get a few things together so he could work at home. He was amazed that he actually got some sleep last night. It wasn't a lot, but it was enough. When he walked into his office, he noticed someone standing over his desk.

"Donna?" Josh asked.

"Hey, what are you doing here?"

"I had to get some things," Josh walked over to her. "What are you doing here?"

"I was going to bring you some things," She smiled.

"Thanks," He smiled back at her. They stared at each other for a moment.

"Did you get some sleep?" Donna broke the silence.

"Some," Josh smiled weakly. "You?"

"Enough," She smiled. "Are you doing okay?"

"The same," Josh looked down. "I saw him."

"Who?" Donna asked.

"Sam," Josh looked at Donna.

"Yeah?" Donna said.

"Yeah, he told me that he got a chance to say goodbye," Josh stared straight ahead. "I said goodbye." Josh said as tears fell down his face again.

"Josh," Donna wrapped her arms around him and hugged him with all her might.

"It keeps hurting Donna," Josh wrapped his arms around her as well.

"It's going to hurt for a while. But everyday will get better," Donna looked into Josh's eyes.

"Yeah?"

"When my dad died, I hurt for a long time. But it got better, every day. Because I knew that he would want me to move on and be happy in my life. I always miss him, but I also live my life. And you know Sam would want everyone to move on."

"Yeah he would," Josh smiled weakly.

"Just take one day at a time," Donna smiled.

"Thanks Donna," Josh looked into her eyes.

"For what?" She whispered as she moved closer.

"For everything," Josh moved closer. "For putting up with me. For staying with me." Josh stopped right before they almost kissed. He brought his hand up and stroked her cheek.

"Josh." Donna whispered nervously.

"Donna," Josh felt his entire body shake. Then he backed away. "I'm sorry."

"Don't be sorry." Donna smiled. "I don't want you to do anything that you might regret later."

"Donna." Josh grabbed her hands. "What I was about to do I would never regret." Josh smiled. Josh moved closer again, but was interrupted by a knock on the door.

"Yeah?" Josh looked over to the open doorway and saw Mallory.

"I'm sorry to barge in," She said as the tears streamed down her face. "I just didn't know where else to go," Mallory broke down and started crying. Josh and Donna rushed over to her and held her up. Trying to calm her down. "I have no right to do this."

"What?" Josh asked.

"You were his best friend Josh, and here I am using you as a shoulder to cry on."

"Mallory. Trust me. I've had my cry," Josh smiled a little. "Many times. I'm glad to be there for someone else."

"I'm so sorry Josh," Mallory put her head on his shoulder and cried some more.

"It wasn't your fault Mallory," Josh hushed her. "Donna, find out if Leo's here please."

"Yeah," Donna said before hushing out to find Leo.

"This is just wrong Josh. Why Sam?"

"I don't know," Josh stroked her hair. "It's okay."

"Mallory?" Leo rushed in and saw Mallory crying on Josh's shoulder.

"Dad," Mallory stood and walked over to Leo. "I'm so sorry."

"Oh honey, don't be sorry. You did nothing," Leo hugged his daughter.

"I came for the get together tonight. I didn't know where it was going to be at."

"Toby's house," Josh answered. "You want me to pick you up tonight?"

"It's okay, I'll be fine."

"If you change your mind, just let me know," Josh smiled weakly.

"I will," Mallory smiled back.

"Come on, let's go get some breakfast," Leo said.

"I got some work to get done," Josh pointed to his desk. Then Donna grabbed his arm.

"You have the rest of your life to work Josh," Donna smiled. "Let's have some breakfast."

"Okay," Josh smiled and walked out with Mallory, Leo, and Donna. While walking out, Josh grabbed Donna's hand. Donna looked over and saw him mouth the words, thank you.

TBC