Author's Note: Hey! I'm picking this up, already have the next chapter half done and the ones that follow sketched. I really hope you like this, because it's taking some effort to plan everything that will unfold in following entries. Well, if my exams allow those to appear, that is.

(for those who wondered form last chapter, I was thinking of a picture of the cast of WW, perhaps season 2, where they are all standing in front of an American flag)

This is mostly transitional but I reallyenjoyed it, I would love to know if you did too, and even if you don't! I find fanfic to be a great excercise for aspiring writers! (who do not own a thing-there, disclaimer done.)

-Ronna! I'm leaving now!

-To Orlando?

-No, not there. Not yet.

Josh took the piece of paper from the printer and put it inside his backpack, along with other folders and memos. But this one was different, it was just a short e-mail, yet somehow, for reasons surpassing his understanding, he felt the need to take it with him.

At that point, some random staffer entered his office with a cell phone

-Before you go, Lou wants to talk to you, she is with the Congressman in Orlando.

-I know where they are, thank you- He felt this wasn't going to be pretty- Hello?

-What day is today?

-I'm sorry?

-You'd better be. What day is today, Josh?

-The 15th Lou, and yes, I know the campaign is right now getting ready for the rally tomorrow in Florida, where you and the Congressman are right now. I run this thing, ok?

-Gee, thanks for the recap. What I really was asking was this: Why the hell are you still in D.C. and heading for a meeting at the White House?

-Because a week ago you told me we needed to strengthen our relationship with them. You talked about the Campaign Liaison as some sort of heaven sent savior! So I'm going right now, over there, to the gates of Heaven, to beg for some help!

-And didn't we also talk about the virtues of delegating? The Congressman needs you here!

-I did delegate! I sent Edie over there didn't I? Besides, there's a chance there will be a thing, so I thought I should check it out before it really becomes a problem.

-Ok, you've lost me. Wait a second, the Congressman is here and wants a word.

-Josh? – Matt's voice sounded tired but eager to work, as always.

-Hi Sir. I'm sorry I'm not there right now. I'll be arriving tonight, I just need to be at a meeting in the White House and then I'll catch a plane. Is that ok?

-Yeah, except you don't really have to be at the White House with the Campaign Liaison today. You could have sent Bram or someone to talk to him.

-Her.

-Who?

-It's her. The Liaison is Donna Moss.

-Really? Well, well, well.

Oh oh -What?

-I've heard things Josh.

I bet you have. I know that tone too damn well. - What things?

-Leo is a very conversational man once you get to know him.

He's a very dead man once I get to see him –Leo has a very creative imagination, Sir. He says things, nobody knows what he means.

-Actually Josh, Bram seemed to get his meaning. He told me you've been much calmer since that phone call with the White House a week ago. And as a matter of fact I noticed that myself and pointed it at you only to receive denial. But he added that today of all days you seem specially cheerful and nervous. I just find it odd.

-Sir, I really don't see where this is going, and I'm sure we both have more important things to do.- As he said this, his hand subconsciously traveled inside his backpack, retrieving and unfolding a particular piece of paper. –In fact, I have to be at a meeting right now, so I'll talk to you later, when I'm on my way to Orlando. No, I'm not avoiding anything. No Sir, let's just blame the good weather for my fine mood ok? Oh, just get Edie to fax those to me. Right, goodbye.

Before reaching for his coat he skimmed once again through the paragraph printed in the white sheet his hand was holding.

From: D. Moss-White House

To: Josh Lyman-Santos for a Brighter America

Subject: Re: Just typing

Hey, I'm glad you wrote. Thank you. About the meeting we agreed over the phone for the 15th? I know I said you should just send anyone to discuss a couple of things, but something came up. It's about 732, and maybe you'd want to come and discuss it. Not that you have to, of course. I understand you must have your schedule pretty full, and you can't be coming to the White House for every single issue. I'm sure you have someone fairly competent to do that. It's just that the bill is taking a weird turn, and you guys won't like it. So, perhaps you'd want to be here and see for yourself before it reaches news cycles.

Also, I miss you too.

Donna

-Josh? What are you smiling about?

-I have a meeting at the White House, Ronna.- he told her as they both walked to the door.

- I thought Lou said there was no need for you to go?

-Oh, but there is.- And with that cryptic answer he reached the elevator, catching a glimpse of his own reflection in the mirrored walls.

It's weird.

He was grinning like an idiot.