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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 – well, I decided to leave Amy. She managed to mess with people's lives enough. So, this chapter has a purpose of cooking things up. Hope this was soon enough.

Mhcrose311 – was this a good ending as well? Enough suspense for you?

Challah – thank you

Kasluvsg1 – hope you weren't too eager. I was faster this time, though.

Rachbigbro – Yeah, I don't like that much either, so I didn't gave her much space here.

Dietcherryemma – Well, Amy certainly has a good timing. And the awkwardness is hopefully here.

Cabooklover21 – If you liked that end, I wonder what you think of this one.

Tvaddict687 – well, see for yourself. I hope you liked the way I decided to take.

Soozy87 – I think the fact she will never be close to josh like Donna is a enough punishment for Amy. But, I agree, a punch in the face would be nice to see. :)

Miss jasadin – I was quick! Since, Amy already had her share of conversations with Donna, I wanted to bring in the change, and try to make a conversation where she can complain to someone else about Donna. And she can't hide her face long.

JennCorinthos – Yeah, Amy is a b…. However, I didn't want Donna to feel sad all the time. I wanted to show how her emotions can make her cloud her judgments.

Mudpie7386 – thanks a lot!

Rena – Yeah, I think there should me more moments like that. With strong women discussing things (and it's not gossiping:))

Joybean – don't worry, I'm planning on finishing this story. I was just really busy.

Chapter 10 – I was wrong…

Helen noticed the tension; however she was more interested in Amy's comment.

Amy looked at her and smiled.

"Amy Gardner."

"Helen Santos." – Helen return the smile with courtesy, but she could see that Amy's smile was fake.

"Nice to meet you, Helen. I worked with your husband for a while, actually. Can I possibly talk to you for a second? In private? – Amy asked pointing to the other side of the room.

Helen nodded knowing Amy's reputation. Matt told her a lot about her, and she was a person who wasn't going to give up when she wanted something. So she excused herself and followed Amy to the other side.

"So, listen, Helen. I have to say I'm very impressed with your husband. However in my opinion you're not very propounded in the press. And I think your role could be much bigger. You can make a big influence. And I can help you make it." – Amy got to the point quickly.

"Well, Amy, I appreciate it. But, you must know that I didn't even want Matt to run for President. I have no political ambitions. Sorry." – Helen sounded very sure of what she was saying and Amy knew that she can't do anything now. But, she made a plan to try again if Santos becomes the next President.

"OK, than. Thanks for your time." – she wanted to excuse herself, but Helen stopped her. Since she had the opportunity to ask a few questions, she decided to grab it.

"Listen, Amy. I was curious. What did your remark mean? About getting to know Josh?"

Amy bitterly smiled.

"Oh, I was just rubbing it in. Donna said that to me once. "You just need to get Josh:"" – she quoted her.

"Really?"

"Yes. You see, she finds herself the expert on the Josh subject."

"Well, she was his assistant." – Helen faked her naiveté.

"That she was. In more way than the other." – Amy sarcastically added.

"Are you implying there was something between them?"

"No, there wasn't. I mean nothing official. You see, even when we dated, Donna was always there. And she's the only one who can explain and understand Josh Lyman's actions. Or as she put if: she gets him." – Amy concluded and it was obvious she was done talking about that subject. And Helen decided to drop it. She already found out everything she needed anyway.

"I see. Well, see you later, Amy."

Helen walked back to her group thinking about what Amy said. Besides bitterness, she managed to get another perspective on the relationship between Josh and Donna.

"Sorry for that." – she apologized seeing that Donna was still upset from Amy's remark. – "She wanted to give herself a job."

"That little snake." – C.J. muttered. – "You know, I'll never understand how Josh managed to date her. Twice."

Donna winced at the comment remembering the second time they got together. She also couldn't believe how he could go to her again. It seemed how her whole day was filled with memories regarding Josh. Not that she hasn't thought about him every day. But she never talked about him that much. It was hard for her, and she wanted to stop it.

"Well, that was all a long time ago. I'm sure Helen doesn't want to be bored with stories regarding Josh."

Helen took that as her cue.

"Well, to tell you the truth. I didn't know anything about Josh until recently. Even if he's my husbands #1 man. And by recently I mean, yesterday. That man is more secretive than anyone I know."

"So, happened yesterday?" – C.J. asked innocently avoiding Donna's look.

"Well, Leo McGarry talked about him a lot. And…" – she decided this was a good time to say something conclusive. – "I was one of the many people in his office when you, Donna, made your first conference. Great job, by the way."

That got Donna's attention.

"One of the many?" – she sounded surprised. From what she has heard, no one at the campaign cared about her statement.

"Well, yes. The office was full. And let me tell you, I've never seen Josh so quiet in all the time I've known him." – Helen chuckled.

"I can just imagine." – C.J. quietly said turning her head towards Donna. She knew there was no way that Donna's statement went unnoticed. However, the reason why someone tried to cover it was unreasonable.

Donna's mind was racing and she had the impression that everyone can hear her thoughts.

"Something the matter?" – Helen asked.

"No, no. Just…when I called I got the impression no one saw the press release. I mean no one from the top."

"Who gave you that impression? If I recall, there was a big discussion right after the conference in Josh's office, involving Josh, Leo, Matt and a whole other bunch of people."

"There was?" – Donna's voice cracked at the end.

"Well, of course there was!" – C.J. couldn't take it anymore. She was a master political mind and she had her share of press issues to resolve. And they were much more serious than this one. However, the other thing she learned was that you never know when something will turn into a big disaster. Main rule is: Every thing is a potential threat to the administration.

She was barely keeping herself of saying: I told you so. Instead, she just leaned and whispered into Donna's ear:

"Donna Moss. You left Josh Lyman speechless."

However, her whisper reached Helen's ear and she just smiled, a motion not missed by Annabeth.

Before Donna had the chance to respond, Carol approached the group. Donna was thankful, because she was the one who was left speechless now.

"Excuse me ladies. Donna, there was something delivered for you." – she exchanged a look with C.J. but other than that she was subtle.

"Well, I'll check it after the party. Leave it on my desk."

"Yeah, you see, there's a problem with that." – Carol chuckled and looked at Donna with the face she wore when she didn't want to deliver the bad news.

"Why's that?"

"The delivery is on your old desk."

Donna was confused as she waited for Carol to continue. However, she really had no other explanations.
"You know, it's best you go and check it out." – C.J. jumped in.

"Yeah, it must be a mistake. They probably got the old information about my position."

"You know." – Annabeth chipped in. – "If you're going there, maybe you can give Helen a little tour. I'm sure she would like that."

Helen and Annabeth exchanged smiled.

"I would actually love that. I need to stretch my legs a bit. And this crowd is getting too much for me. No offence, ladies."

"None taken." – C.J. smirked. Her intuition told her that the woman in front of her had the secret agenda. And somehow, she knew it was similar to hers. – "And, you should take Helen along. She can see for herself that there's nothing glamorous back there."

"Well, let's go than. We'll be back soon."

"No hurry." – C.J. said watching the two of them leave.

"C.J. Cregg, you little fox. You tell me right now what's going on! – Annabeth nudged her in the ribs.

Donna walked through the halls of the West wing with Helen in tow. They were walking slowly as Helen absorbed this world that appeared to be more normal than that ballroom.

"So, tell me Donna, are you happy to be back in the White house?" – she asked.

"Yeah, I am. I feel like back at home." – Donna smiled.

"Well, why did you leave than to work for Russell?" – Helen noticed the little pause in Donna's walk.

"Ahm…well. It was a good opportunity for me. To try working on my own, with more responsibilities." – she really didn't want to get into that subject with Helen. Especially, as she was approaching her old desk and the office she knew by heart.

"I see." – Helen simply responded, seeing the painful expression on Donna's face.

As they stepped into the right cubicle, where Donna's old desk was, both of them stood in their tracks. On Donna's desk there was the biggest bouquet she has ever seen. Her breathing became more rapid, as she stared at the colorful flowers.

"Oh my God…this is so beautiful…" – Helen whispered as she looked at the bouquet. She looked over at Donna and was very surprised to see the angry look on her face. – "Donna?"

"That bastard."

"Excuse me?" – Helen raised her eyebrows.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Helen. It's just that I know who send this. And I know how they ended up here on this desk."

"Well, I don't want to pry, but what's going on?" – Helen gently asked, but her mind was saying: like hell I don't want to pry.

Donna took a deep breath not taking her look from the flowers.

"This is just his attempt on letting me know just where I belong. Behind the assistants' desk." – she bitterly chuckled in the end praying to herself that she won't cry.

"His?" – Helen knew exactly who the man in question was, but she really didn't understand what Donna was saying. All she saw was a beautiful bouquet of flowers with a note. And she noticed that Donna hasn't even taken it.

"Yeah, his. Josh's. This is his attempt of letting me know that this is my place."

"Donna, I don't think that Josh would do that." – sure she had a negative opinion about Josh, and if she wasn't in the room when Donna was on TV, maybe she would believe that.

"I'm sorry. Haven't you met Josh? This is exactly what he would do!" – she angrily said raising his hands in frustration.

Helen watched the woman in front of her, and tried to think what she could say. Suddenly, she remembered the conversation she had not that long ago.

"You know, when Amy Gardner took me aside, she explained what she meant with that remark."

Donna's eyes widened in fear and she quickly looked down. But, Helen continued to talk.

"She said that you're the only one who gets Josh. That is the reason why I don't understand why you think he would do that to you?"

"Hey, what's going on here? I had to escape from Annabeth. What are you doing?" – C.J. asked with a smile, not noticing Donna's expression. But, she noticed the flowers on her desk and her smile got bigger. – "He actually did it…"

"Nice flowers. Who sent them?" – she asked innocently.

Donna remained quiet avoiding C.J.'s look. If she wanted one thing, that was to avoid discussing Josh Lyman with C.J. Those conversations never ended well.

"Josh sent them." – Helen replied instead of Donna.

"Josh? Really? Well, that's nice of him? What does the card…?" – she leaned forward to take the card, but Donna stopped her.

"Nice? Don't you see what he's doing?"

"Hmm…no?"

"He's putting me down again. This wasn't an accident. He wanted to send these flowers here, on my old desk. It's his way of showing me where I belong!"

Now it was C.J.'s turn to look surprised.

"Come on, Donna! You don't believe that. Josh wouldn't do that."

Donna snorted shaking her head.

"I don't believe this…you of all people! Why are you defending him?"

C.J. looked embarrassed. She knew that her change in behavior won't go unnoticed. The only thing she didn't know was how to explain to Donna what she thinks now of the situation.

"I'm not defending him." – she sighed. – "Look, I know how you and I never saw eye to eye regarding Josh. I was telling you how you need to be more independent. And how you shouldn't allow Josh to let you feel guilty for having a life on your own." – she stopped for a second taking her time to look at Donna. She wanted to be sure her words were getting to her.

"I was wrong."

"What?" – Donna asked surprisingly.

"Donna, you and Josh share a connection. The kind of connection I didn't understand. The kind of connection which involves you standing in front of the operation room, or he flying to Germany without any change of clothes. I was more worried about the administration than my friends. We all were. I'm sorry for saying all those things to you."

Donna looked down trying to figure out what exactly was going on. What was C.J saying? She didn't dare to let her thought go to the dangerous territory.

"It doesn't matter anymore. Thank you, though." – her voice was cold but her eyes were showing pain and sadness. None of the woman noticed Helen approaching the desk and taking the card. The surprise overtook her and she wasn't able to hide it.
"Oh, my…"

"What?" – Donna turned around.

"I…I'm sorry. I didn't mean to appear so nosey."

Donna now noticed the card and the gulped. She stared at it, as Helen offered her the card. She took it and brought it closer to her eyes. As she was reading it, she couldn't help herself anymore. Her eyes were flooded with tears and she was afraid to blink. She simply walked away towards the office and closed the door.

C.J. and Helen watched her the entire time, but neither of them tried to stop her.

"Whose office is that?" – Helen asked quietly.

"It used to be Josh's office." – she turned her look towards Helen. – "What did the card say?"

"My life started because of you as well." – Helen quoted watching C.J. reaction. She wasn't surprised to see a simple nod.

"I'm calling Josh. Sorry, Helen, do you think you can find your way back?"

"No problem. I'll find Annabeth. Actually, I should be going anyway. I want to say goodnight to my kids."

"OK. And, I'm sorry for all this."
"Don't worry about it. I understand." – she smiled. – "And do me a favor?"

"What?"

"Make them understand. I don't think I can stand to see Josh's bitter face anymore. And I think my husband and his staff will appreciate it also. "

C.J. understood what Helen meant and she just nodded.

"I'll do my best."

With that she went to her office to make the phone call she was dreading of.

A/N – See, you didn't have to wait for a month for a new chapter:)

However, I want to hear what you think. The story is wrapping up slowly, so I want to see if this is going well.