Title: The Presidential Name Game

Category: General/Humor/Romance
Rating: PG
Summary: Josh and Donna figure out names for their next baby

Disclaimer: Ha!

Author's Notes: It's my Birthday and I had to post a fic, so here this goes!

Written: 6-9-05 to 8-22-05

Chapter 2

Three Months Later

Ex-President Josiah Bartlet sat in the study of his New Hampshire farm working on his memoir. It was proving more and more difficult to concentrate due to the Lyman family's impending visit that day.

"Joe," he called for his secret service agent.

"Yes, sir?"

"Be sure to inform me the second the Lyman's arrive…and don't tell Abby, I want to be the first to know."

"Yes, sir," the agent replied and stepped out of the room leaving the former President with his thoughts.

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There was a knock on the door of the study.

"Come in."

"They're here sir; they're parking in the driveway now." Bartlet threw down his glasses and pen then rushed to meet the group at the front the door. "It took you all long enough to get here." Josh looked up at the sound of his ex-boss's voice, a smile lighting up his face, he had missed the older man. Donna was putting their son into the stroller.

"Well, sir, we didn't have a motorcade with us so we hit some traffic." Bartlet chuckled.

"Welcome back to the farm, Josh." He said embracing the younger man when he finally reached the porch.

"It's good to be back, Mr. President."

"That's right, you still know where the power is," the ex-President laughed heartily. "Ah, your lovely wife," he said embracing Donna and kissing her on the cheek. "And who is this strapping young lad?" He leaned down to Noah's stroller as Josh beamed with pride. "Is this Noah?" he gasped as he peered at the child and made a funny face, Noah giggled. "I never would have recognized you, big guy." Jed unbuckled him from the stroller, picked him up and went inside the house. Josh and Donna followed.

"Sweet cheeks," he called up the stairs. "Our children and grandson are here!" Abby's feet could be heard rushing down the steps and she scooped Noah out of her husband's arms, showering him with kisses.

"I'm glad you finally took us up on the offer to visit. We've missed you guys. Donna, let me have a look at you." The first lady stepped back and examined the younger woman, then her eyes widened. "Oh, my, you're…"

"Baby!" Noah shouted excitedly, pointing to his Mommy's stomach.

"Yeah, that's what I was going to say," the ex-First Lady said. A grin lit up the faces of Abby and her husband.

"Congratulations!" they both cried as they launched into another round of hugs and kisses. The ex-President whispered a "way to go, son" to Josh as he slapped him on the back.

"Let me show you all where you'll be staying so that you can get everything out of the car," Abby said as they headed up the stairs.