West Wing Drabble Bullpen

by Arpad Hrunta

An ongoing series of drabbles on various West Wing topics and characters, with a heavy serving of Josh/Donna. So far each one has been exactly 100 words.

28. Blind

Blind

Leo and Josh, after Bartlet's first election but pre-administration, 100 words.

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"Let's put Donna with Carol Fitzpatrick under CJ."

"I thought she'd stay with me as my Senior Assistant."

"Do you really think that's a good idea?"

"Donna's brilliant, Leo. She can handle me, I know she can handle the job. I'd trust her with my life."

Leo looked at Josh. "I know. She's very good. But it's going to be four years, maybe eight, and if she works with you... nothing can happen."

"What? No. No, Leo. It's not like that. You have to let me work with her."

Leo shrugged, wondering how Josh could be so blind. "Your choice."