Disclaimer: I, unfortunately, don't own West Wing or any of it's affiliated
characters. That honor belongs to Aaron Sorkin. MA belongs to me, but was
invented with the help of Amanda and DC, AKA, Batman. Thanks to Batman for
Betaing for me. A special thank you to Liz Costner who came up with MA's
name. Feedback is GREATLY appreciated:)
**Reflection**
Last time: She smiled, "I'll talk to you later, okay?" She quickly
left
Sam's office and headed towards the office of her Godfather.
**Part 2**
She tugged at her sweater as she walked towards Leo's office, not paying
attention to where she was going and subsequently, running into Danny.
Literally, slamming into him. MA flew backwards and hit the ground with a
thunk. ""Oofh!" Danny stumbled back but managed to remain
standing. He smiled
at her and quickly moved to help her up, "Hey, kid. You ought to watch
where
you're going."
"Well, jeeze Danny, ever consider a job as a wall?"
"No," he grinned as he pulled her up, "Wall job doesn't pay
much."
"Ah. I wouldn't know. I've never tried for a job as a wall." MA
absentmindedly rubbed her head where she hit it. Danny reached up and patted
her head gently, "You okay, kid?"
"Oh, sure, Danny. I love taking an eighteen hour flight, arriving at the
White house, running into my favorite reporter, going flying and hitting my
head in the corridor. So, other than that, I'm fine!" She snapped loudly
and
immediately regretted it. But Danny ignored the rest of the outburst.
"I'm your favorite reporter?"
"Yes, Danny! You're the only one I can stand!"
"How've ya been?"
"Great. Listen, I have to go." She smiled weakly and quickly ducked
into
Leo's office. He looked up as soon as she walked in, still tugging at her
sweater, trying to straighten herself out after her tumble in the hall. He
smiled widely and got up, moving around his desk to wrap her in a big hug.
"Elle!"
"Leo!" She mimicked.
"You know, sarcasm is an unattractive trait."
"Well, no wonder you look like that."
"Ha, ha, ha."
"Oh, hush. I'm funny and you know it." She grinned and he put her
down.
"So, little one, does your father know you're home?"
"No, he doesn't." She grinned as Leo chuckled.
"Well, come on then. Let's go tell him you're here." Stopping only to
grab some papers from his desk, he propelled her into the Oval Office.
"Mr. President. I have the latest report on imports from Europe."
"What?" Josiah Bartlet looked up, wondering if his Chief of Staff had
a
fever. His face immediately broke out into a huge grin when he saw his
daughter standing there, looking around, and sizing up his office. He jumped
out of his chair and moved towards her, quickly taking into a bear hug,
lifting her off the ground as she laughed and hugged him back. When he moved
to set her down and release her, she shook her head and pulled him tighter.
He felt her begin to shake and frowned, looking to Leo for an explanation.
Leo had none. Jed felt his heart break as MA sobbed in his arms, her body
heaving, her head buried in his shoulder.
"Ssh, baby, you're home now. It's okay." To that MA just shook her
head,
unable to reply and tell him how wrong he was.
TBC......
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