Disclaimer: These characters and The West Wing belong to creator Aaron Sorkin. I am not making any profits from these stories.

Chapter 3: Congratulations

Author Note: Thank you to Lauren for being my BETA.

Sam and Ainsley were still standing in the middle of her office admiring the diamond ring when Sam asked, "Do you want to take things slow or do you want to get married right away? CJ will need to say something to the press before we make any plans."

"Hmmm." Ainsley thought about the question for a bit. " Slow. I want to really enjoy being engaged. Let's talk about press tomorrow."

"Sounds good," said Sam staring into his future wife's eyes. "Let's dance."

"There isn't any music."

"I'll just have to put something on then," said Sam as he made his way over to Ainsley's radio. When he found a good station, he went back to his fiancée and took her into his arms. Ainsley rested her head on his shoulder while taking in the moment.

Ainsley spoke, "We should dance like this more often."

"I completely agree," said Sam as he put his forehead on hers.

Suddenly, a bright light was seen and click was heard from the hall. Sam and Ainsley looked out the open door way and saw CJ with a camera smiling at them like they were a newborn baby, all cute a cuddly. Behind CJ were Donna, Toby, Josh, and Leo. The couple was so caught up in the moment that they didn't hear the staff coming down the hallway.

Josh was the first to talk. "Oh don't stop dancing. You guys look so cute!"

Leo made the comeback, "Yeah. Too bad we broke the moment."

"What are you guys doing down here?" asked a confused Ainsley. No one ever come down to her office unless it was very important or if someone needed the exercise from walking.

"I didn't get a phone call, so I figured it was safe to come down," said Donna who had the same look on her face as CJ.

Sam looked at Ainsley and decided that he better explain the situation. "Everyone helped decorate your office while you had your meeting. If I proposed and you said 'no,' I was supposed to call Donna and tell her to not bring anyone down."

Ainsley, being the smart cookie she was, put everything together. "And I said, 'yes' so that means you guys are here to celebrate?"

"That's correct," said Leo as he made his way over to the happy couple to give them a hug. "Congratulations."

"Thanks, Leo," said Ainsley.

"And one other thing," said Leo. "I expect the first child- if it's a boy of course- to be named 'Leo'. Is that understood?"

The whole group laughed. "We'll see about that," said Sam.

Donna had to get into the conversation. "If you name a kid 'Leo,' then I want you to have a kid with the name 'Donna,'" Pretty soon everyone in the hallway wanted a Sam and Ainsley to have child named after him or her.

"I think our jobs would be easier if we didn't start having kids until after we were married," said Sam.

"Hey! My boy has grown up!" exclaimed CJ, thinking about all the mishaps she had had with Sam.

"Toby? Is that a cake you are carrying?" asked Ainsley.

"If it is, I don't think I can stop you from eating it," said a happy Toby.

Josh piped up, "We have to sing before you eat it." And in no time, everyone was singing "Happy Birthday" to Ainsley. Once they were done, each one made there way over to the newly engaged couple and gave them their congratulations. CJ was busy taking pictures of everybody while Donna was cutting the cake. Leo, Toby and Josh presented Sam and Ainsley with a bottle of champagne. Sam opened the bottle up and poured the champagne into cheap plastic cups. Josh got out the bag of chips and began to snack on them. Leo opened a can of soda.

"Are we allowed to have some of that cake?" asked the President with the First Lady right behind him. During all the eating, drinking, talking, and laughing, the President and First Lady found their way to Ainsley's office.

"Yes you may, sir," said Ainsley as she brought over two pieces of cake.

"Why is it that every time I see you, you seem to have some kind of alcohol in your office?" wondered a joking President.

Ainsley blushed at the joke because it brought back bad embarrassing memories.

"Come on, Jed. Stop teasing the girl on her engagement day. Congratulations honey," said the First Lady as she set her plate down to give Ainsley a hug and then made her way over to Sam. "Congratulations to you too, Sam."

The President followed his wife's actions and gave Ainsley a hug and then made his way to Sam. "You couldn't have picked a better looking lady."

"Thank you, sir."

The President got a class of champagne and raised his glass into the air. "I'll like to make a toast. Now, when you two are having your first son, remember who wanted Ainsley to come to the White House. I understand that you may be busy in the delivery room when giving birth, but once you hear, 'Congratulations, you have a son,' I expect at least one of you to remember that I had a big part in setting you two up and there should be at least one offspring from this group to have a son named after me."

Everyone began to laugh when Leo said, "Sorry Mr. President, but I've already called the first son." And the room was filled his more laughter.

The President continued his toast. "In all seriousness, I am glad that someone on my staff found happiness and love while working hard for their country. I would like to wish both of you the best of luck as you head into a new chapter of your life. Sam and Ainsley."

Everyone repeated the President and said, "Sam and Ainsley."

The adorable couple kissed as everyone in the tiny office watched them and said, "Aww."