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.

38. Aftermath

Aftermath

Josh, AU post-Memorial Day, 100 words.

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After she died on the operating table, Josh faxed his resignation to the White House, and stayed in Germany. He couldn't go back, couldn't be part of the peace process. Not after what they did to her.

He couldn't go back, not even for the funeral.

They all called to get him back, but he couldn't be part of it anymore. The White House, Washington, was all wrapped up in her. And it hurt too much.

So he stayed. Got a job in nearby Trier teaching at the University. Sam visited sometimes. His mom, too.

But he never went home.