Later that afternoon, Lou went into the press room to give the briefing that she was dreading. She had little information on the crisis in Kazakhstan, and had a feeling that Sam would be right about the press still talking about Josh and Donna. As she entered the press room, Sam would be proven right, as she heard the reporters still talking about Josh and Donna.
Lou began the briefing by saying, "First of all, I have no more information about Josh and Donna's engagement than I did last night. So, that will not be covered in today's briefing." The reporters simply booed and hissed to this statement.
After telling the reporters to quiet down, Lou then said, "As we speak, the President is meeting with his security advisors to discuss the situation in Kazakhstan. There is much to be discussed before a decision is made as to what to do out there. I will take a few questions, and tell you what little I do know, but right now, I won't be able to tell you too much until after the President's meeting."
One reporter raised his hand and asked, "Just what is there to discuss?"
Lou replied, "What kind of intervention to use and how much."
Another reporter asked, "Do they have any idea as to what they plan to do?"
"I have very little information, and won't know too much until after the President's meeting," Lou told them, "I'll be briefing again at 5:00 this afternoon, so I'll probably have more information then. Until then, have a good afternoon."
"Same to you," the reporters replied.
After the briefing, Lou went back to her office, only to have Josh come in about five seconds later.
"I just talked to Donna, and we came to some decisions about the wedding," said Josh as he sat down.
"Hallelujah. Something good came out of this day," said Lou, "Okay, let's hear it."
"We decided on October 21 for the wedding, and we're going to talk to the former President about having it on his farm in New Hampshire," said Josh.
"Bridal party?" asked Lou.
"Donna and I decided that we're only going to have a best man and maid of honor, and we're going to ask those two about it tonight," said Josh.
"Excellent," said Lou, "I'll talk to Annabeth, and we'll make an official announcement sometime next week."
"Okay," said Josh, changing the subject, "I take it the briefing didn't go so well today."
"Just as crazy as yesterday's, if not more so," said Lou.
"It's just a crazy day," said Josh, "Get used to it, there'll be more of them in the next four years. Have a good one, Lou."
"You too," Lou replied, as she worked on more press briefings.