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It is now January 10th. CJ and Danny are in DC staying in the same hotel as everyone who doesn't live in DC anymore. The ladies are trying to get CJ have a bridal party. "CJ, come on you are getting married and can't look at another guy for the rest of your life."
"Abbey, I have had over 40 years of being single. Now, I have Danny and can't wait for our lives to officially start."
"Abbey, Kate, Margaret, and Debbie, you guys have not really seen them together, and I have. They are totally happy when they are together, and whenever Danny was in The Press Room CJ was a lot happier."
"I was not. I was the same."
"Then you weren't joking more often when he was around."
"Shut up, Carol."
"No, are you saying you aren't happier now then you were then?"
"No, I am not. I have a wonderful job and a wonderful man."
"Now all you need is a cat and kids," everyone besides CJ turns to look at Abbey.
"I know I have more than I did during re-election."
"You have much more, but how about we at least drink, since there are two people who have to work tomorrow."
"That is fine as long as you ladies promise no strippers."
A chorus of CJ is said.
"Guys, I had over 40 years of looking at men before I got together with Danny. Now, here I am getting married in 48 hours to the guy that I have had feelings for since the early years of Bartlet. We are even getting married on the 9th year anniversary of our first kiss and the 1-year anniversary of when I finally admitted that I wanted to be with him. I thought I couldn't be."
"Wait a minute you and Danny kissed on one of the state of the Unions," Abbey asks.
"Yes, we did. He grabbed the back of my head and brought our lips together at one point our hands folded together. After we separated I grabbed Gail, then Danny pointed that out, I put her down, then proceeded to run into the door Danny pointed that there was a door there. I opened said door closed it and put my head against it while bitting my lip."
"Wow," everyone said in unison.
"That must have been some kiss."
"It was one the best kisses that I have ever received Abbey."
"CJ, you have rest of your life to be mushy about Danny, but tonight is about you are not having a long time left of your single life."
"In my mind, I haven't been single since Leo died."
"What do you mean by that?"
"That night I showed up at Danny's and we made love for the first time."
"How was it?"
"It was perfect and sweet Abbey. Two soles coming together to mourn a loss of a friend."
"Is that why Danny was acting odd when he came up to us during the wake?"
"Donna, before the wake Danny came to my office and we made plans to do it again, then after you asked to stay with me Danny came up to me and I canceled the plans."
"That means that I could've gone to Josh's."
"If we only talked about them when we were drinking that wine."
"If only." They all laugh together thinking of how things have happened for all of them.
….Two Days Later…..
"Danny wake up, you are marrying CJ today."
"I know Josh, I have had this dream for years."
"You, need to be a man Danny.".
"I am, Josh. Tell me you don't think of Donna, the same way I think of CJ."
"I do love Donna, but you have known your feelings for CJ longer than I have known for mine for Donna."
"I was not in denial like you were. Remember during the balls for the second inauguration?"
"Of course I do."
"I knew that day, it was more than just a crush on your part."
"You have known my feelings for Donna longer than me."
"I think most people did Josh. Think everyone knew I was in love with CJ before we got together."
….Later….
CJ is getting dressed when Bartlet knocks on the door, "are all the ladies decent?"
"All but CJ, wait for a second Jed."
"Ok, Abbey." A few minutes the door opens when Jed looks at all the ladies, "you all look beautiful, especially you CJ. Danny is going to speechless."
"That is what I hope."
"You may want to wait until the honeymoon for that CJ."
"We are good at making each other speeches, he made me speechless the first time he kissed me, but you will find out more during the vows."
"Come on CJ, let's go get you married to our favorite former reporter." Everyone starts to head out to the hall. As CJ and Bartlet start down the aisle CJ and Danny lock eyes and smile. Most are on CJ who has this sweet lovely smile on her face, and those who are looking at Danny see the biggest smile on his face as his dreams are finally coming true.
They reach the front Jed gives CJ's hand to Danny and he kisses her cheek. The priest speaks "today we are hereby invited to see joining of holy matrimony of Claudia Jean Cregg and Daniel Edward Concannon. If there are any people who think that they don't belong together please speak up now or forever hold your piece."
CJ turns around and gives the room her Press Secretary glare. "Ok, there's no one we shall proceed." CJ and Danny look into each other's eyes. "These two have decided to write their own vows. Danny do you want to start?"
"CJ, I have been in love with since I first met you. You have no idea what it meant to me when you showed up at my doorstep wanting to give our relationship a go I could have jumped for joy. I always will remember your laugh as your laugh is what me fall in love. You are my forever. I love you, Claudia Jean.
"Danny, you are the most patient man I know. Thank you, for making me laugh. I remember when you first kissed me and left me speechless on this in 2000. You somehow always knew when to show up back when I worked in The West Wing. After you gave me Gail she is the only thing that kept me going at times. Thank you, for being you. I love you, Danny." There are tears from eyes of most people at the church.
"Ok, can you two please repeat after me, and may I please have the rings?" Carol and Josh hand over the rings, thank you." "With this ring, I thee wed."
"With this ring, I thee wed." Danny places the ring on CJ's finger.
"With this ring, I thee wed." CJ places the ring on Danny's finger.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife; you may now kiss your bride." Danny grabs the back of CJ's head the same way he did in her office on this day in January 2000. "I now, for the first time would like to introduce you to Mr., and Mrs. Concannon." Everyone cheers and most who worked with them in DC yell finally.
After they separate from their first kiss as husband and wife and turn around Josh gives CJ a big hug. "You did good kid."
"Mi Amore, I am not much younger than you are."
"I know." Danny grabs CJ's hand as they head away from the altar to get their wedding pictures taken before they eat dinner.
"We need the bride and groom together first," says the photographer. CJ and Danny put their arms around each other in the cheesiest way possible. With big smiles on their faces. After all the pictures have been taken they all go to the dining hall where the toasts are made.
"I am Carol, for those of you who don't who I am. I knew the moment Danny gave Gail to CJ so many years ago. I think I remember that not long after that I saw Danny wearing a smudged version of CJ's lipstick on his beard." Carol laughs, "The day CJ asked me to come work with her in California and that she was moving in with Danny I shrieked for joy. Then a few months of us living in California, Danny called me and asked to make sure that I would be at The Bartlet farm for the 4th of July because he was planning to propose to her on that day. I knew that they would be happy forever. To CJ and Danny," she holds up her champaign glass so everyone can hold them up.
Josh stands up "I knew that these were meant for each other when Danny was trying to do anything to impress her. To CJ and Danny."
The DJ stands up "can the bride and groom please come to the dance floor for their dance." CJ and Danny move to the dance floor as REO Speedwagon's "I Can't Fight This Feeling Anymore," comes on the speakers.
"I can't fight this feeling any longer
And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow
What started out as friendship, has grown stronger
I only wish I had the strength to let it show
I tell myself that I can't hold out forever
I said there is no reason for my fear"
Danny brings CJ into his arms. "I love you, Mrs. Concannon."
As CJ leans her head against Danny's, "I love you too Mr. Concannon."
"Cause I feel so secure when we're together
You give my life direction
You make everything so clear."
They share a kiss.
"And even as I wander
I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window
On a cold, dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might."
Danny twirls CJ around and she laughs while throwing her head back as they come back together.
"And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars, forever."
After the song ends everyone comes together to celebrate what was 10 years in the making.
