Josh and Donna's Go To Guy

Sam's point of view of Josh and Donna's relationship.

Chapter 3 (This is the final chapter. I might do a sequel later, though.)

The day was almost over, and I still hadn't decided if I was going to take the Deputy Chief of Staff position. That's when I heard Josh yelling at a guy (I later learned his name was Otto.) Josh was so loud that I could have heard in California. After listening to this, I knew that he needed me; he also needed a vacation. He was gonna get both, but not one without the other.

When I told him that he needed a vacation, he didn't agree right away. He changed his mind when I said I would be his Deputy if he would take a vacation.

"Josh," I said, "Donna's worried about you. And she's scared out of her mind."

"Why is she scared?" he asked. He had so much concern in his eyes; the kind only reserved for Donna.

"She's scared of losing you. She wants to be with you, but she doesn't want to be in a relationship that isn't going anywhere. So, don't waste her time."

"I don't want to waste her time. I love her. I love her more than I've ever loved anyone."

"Then tell her that. Tell her that over and over again until she's not scared of losing you."

"But, I don't know if I can. I mean, what if she still doesn't want to be with me. Maybe I shouldn't even be with her. Why would she want to date me? She deserves the best."

"She wants you. She loves you. You're the only one that's going to make her happy."

He smiled. "Really?"

"Really."

A few hours later, Josh was on his way to a relaxing vacation. So was Donna. They were finally together.

When Josh and Donna came back from vacation, they were happy. Yes, Josh was still distraught over Leo dying, but he looked so much better. He couldn't stop smiling. Neither could Donna.

When we were at the last Inaugural Ball, I saw Josh and Donna dancing. I went over and asked if I could step in. "After all you've done for me, it's the least I can do," he said.

"So, you look happy," I told Donna as we started dancing.

"Yeah, I am. Sam, I cannot tell you how thankful I am to have you here. You're such a great friend."

"You're not so bad yourself. I'm just happy that all the Josh/Donna drama is over."

After President Santos had been in office for 100 days, Josh asked Donna to marry him. When Josh showed me the ring, I was shocked. It was the biggest ring I'd ever seen. Not that I'd seen many engagement rings, but still.

"Wh- How- When did you get this?" I struggled to say.

"I got it last week. Do you think Donna will like it?"

"I can't believe that you picked out a ring this nice."

"What does that mean?" Josh asked, a little hurt.

"Donna will love it. And she loves you, which is more important."

"I hope she says yes."

She did. Was there any doubt in anyone's mind that she wouldn't? We were all sitting around, enjoying ourselves when Josh said he had something important to say.

"As everyone knows, Donna and I have been dating for a few months now. This past year has been difficult, but Donna's love for me has made me happier than I can ever imagine. Even though we've only dated a short while, I've loved her for much longer."

Then he turned to Donna, got down on one knee, and pulled the ring out. "Donna, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me. Will you marry me?"

Donna was crying so hard that you had to strain your ears to hear her say yes. She said it a second time, though, and it was much louder. "Josh, I would love to be your wife."

Josh put the ring on her finger. Everyone was smiling and clapping, and I decided to give a toast. "To everyone's favorite couple, Josh and Donna!"

They were engaged about a year. It was longer than either wanted, but they both loved their work, too. But, a year later, they finally got married. It was the wedding of the decade. I think everyone from the Bartlet and Santos administration was there. I was the Best Man, of course, and CJ was the Maid of Honor.

As part of my Best Man duties, I had to tell the bride and her bridesmaids that it was time to begin the ceremony. When I walked into their room, I was stunned by how amazing Donna looked. I mean, she was always beautiful, but she was prettier and happier than I had ever seen her. She was pretty much glowing.

"Doesn't she look amazing?" CJ asked, when she first saw me walk into the room.

"Oh CJ, stop it."

"I can't help it. I'm so happy for you and Josh."

"It's about time to start the ceremony," I said.

"Okay, great. We'll be getting lined up!"

As everyone left the room, I saw Donna still standing in front of the mirror.

"CJ's right, you do look amazing."

She turned about to look at me. "Do you think so? I don't know. Maybe I should have-"

"No," I interrupted. "You're perfect, and Josh is going to think so, too."

"You're right. So, I guess it's time to walk down the aisle."

As I stood next to Josh, I watched Donna walk down the aisle, and I watched them profess their love in front of everyone. It was a perfect day; it went off without any problems. That might be thanks to me and CJ, though. Without us, I think Josh would have had a mental breakdown, and Donna would have never believed she looked nice enough. What else is new?

President Santos was just reelected. This election was much different, though. On election night, Santos had a solid lead. No surprises happened, either. Everything that could have gone right, did.

Josh was actually much calmer. He set beside Donna pretty much the entire day. He didn't want her on her feet because she was 8 months pregnant. She had had some contractions, and the doctor wanted her to rest as much as possible. Josh was trying to stay relaxed for her, but he was stressed. So was she. But after the President was officially the winner, they both relaxed and were happy. Actually, they were on top of the world. They were the happiest couple in the world, and they were going to be parents.

Josh and Donna are having a baby boy. They've decided his name's going to be Thomas Samuel. They said that they're naming him after two of the most important men in their life. Obviously Leo was important because he was a second father to Josh, but they said that without me, they might not even be together.

In about two years, we're going to have to start thinking about who we want to run for President. I think that Josh should run, and so does the President. He says that he doesn't know if he can handle being a father and running for President. However, he says that if he does decide to run, he wants Senator Young (Charlie Young, do you remember him? He's only been in politics a few years, but he's a great Senator) to be his Vice President, and he says that I'll definitely be his Chief of Staff.

Some things never change. I'll always be Josh and Donna's go to guy. I don't really have a problem with that because I'll do anything to keep Josh and Donna happy. They're my best friends, and friends do everything for each other. Always.