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Summary: Donna starts working for the White house as the Press secretary. She had no idea that her first statement will have to be about her getting a job without proper education. She tells them a story. And Josh watches…lousy summary, just give it a chance.

Thanks to:

Kursk – You read my mind.:) I plan on usin Helen more. I love her character, although she's not that exposed.

miss jasadin – Too bad you don't like Helen. I think her character is perfect to add some new things to Josh/Donna relationship. Everyone else excepted the fact they were hopeless. She has a new point of view.

Cai-wiggins - I hope you'll like this. And I will include more Helen's thoughts in future chapters.

Dietcherryemmy – Well, I though since Bartlett has a few months left in the office, Donna as the Press secretary would pass. She knows everything, and she worked for Russell dealing with the reporters. And I needed her there. :) Thanks for the review!

Nicole 10 – Just one sentence: "I hate sad endings.":)

KristiP – I hope this is fast enough.

Amy77 – Well, I hope this is soon enough.:) Let me know what you think:)

Uwprincess – I thought as well the situation could pass as the realistic one.

Gils, Arkana, Denise, Joy and Kala– thanks as well!

Chapter 3 – I proved myself

White house Press room

As soon as they all got quiet, Donna closed her folder and started to speak.

"You all know who I am. My name is…" – she paused for a second, smiling a little . " Donnatella Moss. I worked here, near you for 6 years, as the assistant for the former Deputy Chief of Staff, Josh Lyman. Yes, it's true; I am a college drop-out. I quit because I had to… put someone else through medical school. After that I needed to get my life back. Or better say, make one. That was the time I heard Jed Bartlett speak. For someone that young and naïve like I was, he made this world look appealing. I packed my things and went to Manchester." – she stopped.

"I can't say I hired myself…That would be just bad." – the thought crossed her mind. Quickly she continued.

"My life started because Josh Lyman gave me a chance. He made me his assistant and I worked hard to prove myself. For 6 years, I breathed and ate politics, working side by side with the best minds of this government. I worked days and nights. I was there for good and for the bad times." – she stopped for a second to gain composure. Somehow, bad times flashed before her eyes; and she though how many there were; Josh getting shot, President's MS, finally Gaza. She took a deep breath and started speaking again.

"I proved myself to all of them. And I would like to think that Josh never regretted he hired me for a second. I proved myself to him, to the President, but mainly to myself. This is the reason you see me standing here. And although no one said specifically, I haven't slept my way to this job. Any questions?"

Toby's hand went to his eyes. He felt a migraine coming.

"Wonderful. Even that bell around my neck wouldn't attract this much attention."

Donna stood there ready to take a punch. She handed them a lot of material, she knew that, but nothing that they didn't already know. She was ready for this.

Santos headquarters

The whole room remained quiet through Donna's speech. However, none of them, except Ronna could hide the surprise as she declared herself as the assistant to Josh. And none of them could hide the surprise as she named him as the guy who gave her a chance. Helen took a quick glance towards Josh to see he was surprised as well. His mouth was slightly open as he breathed hard and listened to her. She never saw him listen to anyone so carefully. Not even her husband. And he wasn't yelling at the TV. However she saw one big thing. At the same moment he and Donna both flinched; as she mentioned good and bad times. They were almost synchronized.

"What is going on here?" – was her question but everybody else's as well.

"This is not going to be good. That girl just opened the door for them" – Santos remarked as his eyes remained to the screen. At the same time, the door opened and Edie barged in.

"Josh, we need to prepare a statement. They are all going to be asking questions. Donna Moss just pointed you out to them." – she was in such a hurry, she didn't even notice Leo behind her.

"It won't be necessary."

"Leo, what are you talking about?" – Santos asked. – "We need a response as soon as possible."

Leo closed the door and approached them.

"Just watch."

White house press room.

"Now I know what a heart attack feels like. Good, I was wondering about that." – Toby thought as he waited for the Press to go wild on Donna. However, Donna felt calm. She had nothing to hide.

She looked at everyone and they all had strange smiles on their faces, knowing smiles. None of them really thought she slept her way to the job, but questions needed to be asked and answered. And they were. Suddenly, one hand got up.

"Yes, Katie?" – Donna asked small woman sitting in the front.

"Can you tell us about today's schedule?"

Toby looked at her like she's gone crazy as Donna opened her folder again.

"Certainly. As we speak, the President is on a conference call…" – she continued to read and the press stopped her only to elaborate some details. Besides her statement, it was a slow day.

AN – If you're surprised by the reaction from the Press, and Josh…wait a day. I just have to clean up my next chapter. Leo will explain everything.:) Although, I'm sure you know why there were no more questions. If you have suggestions, let me know. :)