Any dialogue used from "The Wedding" is property of NBC, I'm just borrowing it for context.

"And all the soldiers were waving, I remember dad," I remember when this happened. No other words are exchanged and I move my veil down. Dad reaches up to help me. He studies my form with tears in his eyes, "Take my arm," I whisper. We move down the aisle.

Abbey's POV:
Jed is giving our second daughter away, she is stunning. Ellie and I were always closer than she and Jed were. However, I think in this act of giving her away that there's a good chance they've declared some sort of truce. I'm a loving mother who treasures her daughters and seeing my girls happily married gives me an even prouder feeling. Jed is the one who always struggled to connect with Ellie. Zoey and Lizzie really held his heart. I know Ellie was often left out, but she was always the one that kept Jed guessing. I think I enjoyed that about her and their relationship. Today though they have moved on and I'm glad that the past is the past.

Donna's POV:

I don't know Ellie that well, but I do know that this is my dream wedding. Sometimes I wonder how Josh and I would ever be happy together and most days I don't even doubt it. However he is concerned with a map and I'm knee deep in his latest adventure. Is this how it's always supposed to be, me working for him, doing things for him and always fated to stay separate? Some days this just seems too hard. Before I know it we're filing out of the church, Josh in front of me. We stand in the receiving line, Ellie is glowing with happiness. I suddenly lose it and have to excuse myself. I make my way to the back porch which is in the garden behind the Oval Office. I don't see Leo until he puts his hand on my shoulder, "Donna?"

"Leo!" I turn startled brushing tears away.

"You okay?" his eyes meet mine and I know he's wondering what is wrong with me.

"I'm sorry, weddings do things to my mood," lame excuse, but true in a way.

"And the man you're with does the other things and leaves you in a crying mess," Leo observes.

"I'm sorry?" I can pretend to be dumb.

"Donna, the pretending doesn't suit you," okay maybe not.
"Leo, it's just that…" I don't know what to say.

"That kid has been in love with you for years Donna, but the time isn't right."
"I know," I snap feeling irritated, "it'll never be right Leo," I feel desperate.

"Yes it will," he states softly, "just wait, it will," he turns to walk away.

"Leo," he pauses, "did you mean what you said?" I wait breathlessly.
"Every word," he smiles back and goes back to the party.

Jed's POV:
She's married, I'm involved in preventing World War III and my oldest daughter is looking pensive. Family and job conflicts collide, but Lizzie is my firstborn. She needs to talk, "Liz?"

"Hey daddy, it was a beautiful wedding, you even made it," she cracks.

I ignore her comment, "Everything okay?" I prod her waiting for her to open up.

"Yeah, just tired dad, it's nothing," she doesn't meet my eye.

"Elizabeth," I know my warning won't have a huge effect, but it used to.

"I recognize that tone," she responds.

"Good," I feel powerful.

"Its Doug dad, he's acting weird," she admits.

"How so?" I like that man, I always have.

"Has he hurt you?" A father still has to ask.
"No," but her no isn't too emphatic.

"Elizabeth I swear to God, if he's laid a hand on you I'll call out the…"

"Hush," she cuts me off sharply, "it's not that dad, and I'm fine."

"What aren't you telling me?" I worry.

"I'm pregnant again," she finally looks up and I tense at the confused look in her eyes.

"That's wonderful honey, congratulations, why haven't you told us yet?" She shouldn't be this worried about good news.

"It's Ellie's day," Liz looks proudly at her younger sister, "I want it to be all hers, she deserves it."

My daughters have always been protective of one another, considering the lives they've led; I guess they have to be.

"Have you told Doug?" I wait for her response.
She shakes her head, "no, not yet."
"When did you find out?" How long has she been keeping this secret?

"Three weeks," she doesn't meet my eyes, avoidance, that is an Ellie trait.

"And you haven't told him?" This is not something that a father likes to hear.
"Dad, I'm grown up now, please don't do this, at least not now," her tired tone, defeated, makes me pause.

"Okay sweetheart, but if you need anything…" I know she won't ask.

"Thanks dad," she smiles at me.

"Hey," Zoey suddenly walks up to us.
"Hey Sis," Liz gives her a hug.

Abbey's POV:

It's almost time for the dance. Jed, Liz and Zoey are walking towards me. They're all smiling, but Zoey's is the only one that's genuine. Liz looks likes she's trying to keep things together and Jed looks concerned. No wonder considering what his day has been like.

Jed steps up to Ellie, "Dance?"

"Sure dad," now she is really smiling.

They're actually not tripping, Jed is a fairly good dancer and I guess Ellie is as well.

"Liz," I turn to her, "what's going on?"

"Not you too," she moans.

"Elizabeth," I scold.

"The tone too, I can see why you and dad mesh so well," clearly Jed has already talked to her. I'll get the scoop from him later.

"Sorry," I slip my arm around her as we watch the two spin around.

"Liz," Doug steps up and holds out his hand.

She takes it and follows him out next to Ellie and Jed.

My husband's eye is now going back and forth between the two daughters. He smiles at Ellie and is eyeing Liz and Doug with concern. Just then C.J appears, "Mrs. Bartlet," she smiles apologetically.

"Let me guess," I don't have to say it.

She catches Jed's eye and he nods his head.

The song ends less than a minute later and he kisses Ellie's cheek before handing her back to her new man. He touches Liz on the shoulder and gives her a kiss too, does the same to me and then follows C.J out.

What is going on with him?

"Mom," Ellie appears next to me. "Hey baby," I smile at her and her husband, "how are you feeling?"

"Pretty good," she admits, "the baby isn't giving me any trouble."

Zoey appears with Charlie and they strike up a conversation with Ellie.

"I'm going to check on the guests," I excuse myself.

Josh's POV:

Leo has taken a moment to talk with some senators. I am on my own to ponder this map. Just then Donna appears looking tired, "Josh, I'm taking Mrs. Santos and the children back to the hotel," she tells me.

"Okay," good they'll have someone to ward off press.

"It was a nice wedding wasn't it?" I glance at her weak smile.

"Yeah it was," I agree.

"See you," she heads off.

"Bye," I don't know if she hears me.

Leo walks up just then, "where's she off to?"

"She's taking Helen and the kids back," I respond.

"Josh, you need to take a break," he snatches the map.

"Leo," I protest.

"Ten minutes Josh, ask Donna to dance," he smiles at me.

Donna's POV:
"Donna!" I turn to see Josh jogging up behind me. There's no electoral map in sight.

"Yes Josh," I wait.

"Dance with me?" he holds out his hand and I take it almost without thinking.