The Shot Heard Around the Wing
Authors Note: Sorry it has taken so long for me to update but I have to work so I can make sure that Bush's corporate buddies get more of my money seriously though does he really need to help them out they make millions of dollars and they do nothing but golf and laugh at us poor people all the time? Oh well I am off topic big thanks to all of you who have read and reviewed it truly brightens my day when I get your feedback. Well one last thing I have to ask all of you before you read this next installment Vote for Kerry/Edwards in November. Okay that's it now on with the show.
Previously on the West Wing: "Donnatella, I love you...."
Three Months Later"Donna!" I yell cause she really needs to get a move on or we are going to be late for the show. Does this tell you how much I love her. Me, Joshua Lyman, is going to the opera at the Kennedy Center just because she has always wanted to see this show.
"I'm coming Joshua keep your pants on for crying out loud." Donna yells back exasperated with me. Well if she wants we could skip the show and make love all night instead I am definitely up for that. "Alright, here I am how do I look and be honest with me" She says standing there in this beautiful red dress that flows down her slim body down to her ankles and there is a slit on the side up to her hip. And I will admit right now I have no moisture in my mouth I can barely breathe, she is always beautiful but my god this woman has no idea how much of goddess she is.
"Donnatella, my darling you look with out a doubt amazing and I am the luckiest man in the world just to be standing in your presence." I say with the most sincerity I can get out.
"Oh Josh, that is so sweet but you know you don't have to butter me up you are already getting lucky tonight." She says with a seductive look my way and just as I am about to say something the phone rings and I know its not going to be good.
I go over and pick up the phone "Lyman"
"Get in the office now there's been a thing." Its Leo great always something when me and Donna try to have a first date.
"We're on our way Leo. See you in fifteen." I say before I hang up and have to go tell Donna that our plans have been put on hold again. God I hate working in the White House.
"Donna, I am so sorry but that was Leo we need to go into work there has been a thing." I really am getting tired of that word. God knows what a thing is anymore.
"You're joking right?? Please tell me you are kidding around with me Josh. This is the last night of the show before it goes back to New York. You know how much I wanted to see this show." She says and ends with a pout god I hate that pout it's the undoing of my entire being.
"Honey I am sorry but Leo was using his don't piss around voice. So its no joke we got to get in there right now." I say I really hate this cause now she is upset.
"Fine lets go maybe it won't take to long and we can catch the show after intermission."
We get to the west wing and once I get there I go straight to Leo's office to find out what's going on. Turns out somebody blew up to American Embassy's. Al Queda has claimed responsibility and has said it is a declaration of war on the United States for crimes against the Islamic People. They have already stated that they are going to bring the war to our front door and now I have to find out exactly what that means.
"Okay so what does that mean exactly there, Leo?"
"It means that these guys are going to be attacking here on American Soil and we definitely know that the White House is going to be at the top of their target. So we have moved the President and the first family to an undisclosed location and the Vice President is being taken to Mt. Weather in Virginia and then he is going to be also taken to an undisclosed location. Now I know you gave this back to me awhile ago but I need you to be able to get to where we need you if the shit hits the fan around here."
"Whoa wait a minute Leo. What about Donna? You know I ain't going anywhere without her."
"Josh listen I know how you feel about Donna god knows all of us do but if what happens what we are thinking is going to happen we have to maintain a solid government. Listen go talk to her and tell her bout what happened but do not and I repeat do not tell her what we were just talking about yet. If I can I will see if I can get her to be able to go with you. But I am not going to promise anything alright."
"Fine, but Leo I am telling you right now if we can't leave together then I am sorry but I am going to say fuck the government cause she is more important to me than this job. I love her and she loves me and god willing maybe we will be getting married soon." Josh says to Leo.
"I know Josh and I do not want to begrudge you of any happiness but this is what we signed up for. Now go get out of here and get in touch with the State Department and the office of Homeland Defense." Leo all but growls out the last part
Josh leaves Leo's office and heads over to the bullpen where he sees Donna fixing her makeup in a way that says she is hoping to get out of work to go to the show. Josh comes up from behind her and slips his arms around her waist.
"Come into my office we need to talk." Josh whispers
Donna nods her approval and follows Josh into his office and closes the door behind her.
"What is it Josh please tell me you seem too quiet. What's the matter Joshua." Donna asks worriedly
Josh walks over to her and takes her hands in his and pulls her to the visitor chair.
"Right now I can't tell you what's going on but I will tell you as soon as I can. But there is something that I need to tell you and to ask you. Now, I know we haven't had our first date yet and that was supposed to be tonight. But, there is one thing that I know and that is that I love you with all of my heart and soul and that will never change. The thing I need to ask you, Donnatella Jolie Moss will you marry me?" Josh says as he gets down on one knee.
Donna has a look of total joy on her face mixed with amazement.
"Joshua I love you with all of my being too and I would be honored to marry you. Oh I love you so much Josh." Donna says as she wraps her arms around Josh's neck.
TBC