Pep Talk

Donna and Josh, autumn, 2013, 100 words.


"I thought you hated him. Now you want me to run his campaign?"

"Donna, Vice President Russell was an empty suit. Governor Russell has spent five years running Colorado. Before, he was basically Haffley's appointee. Now, he's ready to kick Haffley's ass and keep the White House in our hands. How I know he's smart and ready for this, though?"

"Yes?"

"He picked you. He trusts you. He knows you're the person to win this for him."

"You think we can win?"

"I know you can. And I'll be there beside you all the way. I'll even bring you coffee."