A/N after the shooting

Rating NC-17

Disclaimer see chapter 1

Chapter 9

The next month came and went without a hitch. They never got caught, and they continued to fall further in love. CJ had basically been living at Danny's house, because it was just more comfortable.

"Surprise, Happy one month anniversary!" Danny announced as he gave her a delicate gold necklace with a single diamond.

CJ pulled him into bed to thank him. "You're present is in my top drawer," CJ said. Danny had given her, her own drawers on their first Tuesday together.

Danny took out the package and unwrapped it. CJ gave him a new silk tie, a tie clip, and some pictures of them together that they had asked a stranger to take. One of them kissing was framed.

"Thank you, sweetie," Danny said as he kissed her.

"Today, I'm going to ask the First Lady's chief of staff if she has any free time today. If she has any doubts about us, I'll tell her to watch a briefing. So, be on your best behavior the next few days. Oh, and no coming to my office. Good luck for us, she's in town," CJ continued, "If she agrees with me, then later today I'll talk to Donna, and Margaret. Tomorrow I'll talk to the President. How about a kiss for good luck?"

Danny kissed her as they both stumbled to the bathroom. Lately, they had been taking their showers together. They get extra time together, and as long as they didn'tt get sidetracked by groping each other, (although they usually did) they save time.

CJ called the First Lady's office and grabbed an 11am appointment.

After the 10am briefing she mouthed to Danny that it was happening at 11. He smiled back.

At 10:55am CJ made it to Abbey's office.

Abbey exclaimed, "CJ, come on in! What can I do for you?"

"I need some help with my personal life. I need your help, ma'am."

"If it's personal, please call me Abby, tell me what you need."

"Abbey, I came to you specifically, because I think you're a great champion of love. The President was planning on being a priest, but he married you instead. I need someone persuasive."

"CJ, what is this about?" Abbey asked.

"I think you know how I feel about a certain red-headed reporter. We have been together since the shooting and we'd like to stop hiding it from my colleagues that I care so much about, and especially, the President. We'd like to be honest about how we feel. We're in love with each other. Today was our one month anniversary. He gave me this necklace. Would you help us?" CJ asked.

"CJ, I'd be happy to help you. Just because you work for the Federal Government, and my husband, doesn't mean you don't deserve to be happy. After all, Jed is happy almost every night. I honestly don't think you need my help, but I'll do what I can. What do you want me to do?" Abbey asked.

"Today I'm going to talk to Donna and Margaret, because I know they want me to be happy. Tomorrow, I'll talk to the President. He'll probably either give me his blessing right away, or he'll say he'll want to think about it. If he thinks about it tomorrow night, just encourage him, without being obvious. Can you do that?" CJ asked.

"No problem CJ, I'll do it for you. I bet you have a special night planned tonight, don't you?" Abbey asked with a twinkle in her eye.

"Yes, I do. Thank you for your help, Abbey," said CJ.

"Give my regards to Danny, and tell him congratulations," said Abbey.

"I will thanks."

CJ talked to Donna and Margaret, they were both on board.

At the next briefing CJ smiled at Danny, and he knew what she meant.

They both got home a few hours early. That would be eight pm for them. Danny had picked up some Indian food; he had remembered that CJ liked spicy food.

CJ had set the table for a romantic night. The wine and candles already set out, when Danny walked in. He immediately set the food down, to kiss her with both hands.

"Hi, Honey, I'm home!" Danny joked.

"Right here, Ricky darling!" CJ answered back.

"So, it went well?"

"Yes, she said tomorrow she'd talk to him, and that we have a right to be happy. I must say, I agree with her," she said teasingly.

They ate a great dinner, and afterwards they curled up on the couch. Danny was ready for her favorite non-sexual activity. Danny pulled CJ's head into his lap, and began reading her favorite book to her. "Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll.

They read two chapters, and it was time for bed. Well, time to get into bed.

CJ had bought a special babydoll piece for Danny tonight. She changed into it, and he was waiting for her in bed.

"Wow! Green is really your color! So are black, white, red, blue, and purple. Come here!" Danny motioned.

CJ walked seductively slow to the bed. She got in as gracefully as a six foot tall woman can.

Danny had already begun kissing her. One might think that after making love almost every night for the last month, that they'd have fizzled out. But they were going stronger than ever. Kissing was their way of connecting to one another. They stole moments in her office. She snuck to his cubicle late at night. On days they were stressed out, they made it a point to at least kiss. Even if they weren't able to have sex, due to time and stress, they'd at least make out as often as they could. Usually, it did lead to sex.

Danny had barely appreciated her lingerie, and she was already out of it. CJ wanted him bad. The stress of the next day had made her push Danny away, for a brief day. He brought her back to her senses with kisses. She needed him inside of her. Now. Fast.

She pulled his pants off and started fucking him, hard. This was the easiest way for them both to cum. She was getting better at dirty talk and whispered some not so sweet nothings into his ear. He grabbed her ass and she was coming within seconds. And again, she came, and he followed. He'd gotten good at timing his orgasm to match hers.

"I love you, honey. Happy Anniversary," she whispered. She was almost asleep.

Danny set their alarms. She would need her sleep for tomorrow.

TBC