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Disclaimer- see Part 1 "There's No Place Like Home" - Part 9 "With Sam...out" Josh said to Joey Lukas who was sitting in front of his desk, next to her interpreter Kenny, "We are going to need extra help around here. I know it's a lot to ask but could you..." "Of course" she answered herself, not signing to Kenny. "Thanks" he answered, smiling at her gratefully and looking down "Hey there handsome." Josh smiled, keeping his head bent. He had been waiting for her. He raised his head to meet Caitlin's eyes as she was standing just inside the door. "Hey yourself" he answered as he got up from behind his desk and walked over to her. He stood before her for a moment and she looked him up and down, then placed a hand on his cheek, the humor leaving her eyes. He wrapped his arms around her in a brotherly hug. "You are definitely a sight for sore eyes." He said to her. Caitlin just nodded, unable to speak. She looked over her shoulder and saw the two people in front of Josh's desk watching them, expectantly. Caitlin pulled away from Josh. "Aren't you going to introduce me?" she asked him. "What?" he asked, then turned to see Joey and Kenny. "Oh right yes. Caitlin this is Joey Lukas and her assistant Kenny. Joey, Kenny this is Caitlin Bartlet, the President's daughter." Caitlin shook both their hands. "It's a pleasure to meet you, although I wish it were under better circumstances." "I know. But I am very glad to meet you. Josh has told me much about you." Joey signed and Kenny interpreted. Caitlin looked at Josh, "Oh he has, has he?" "She asked about the campaign. Who else was I going to talk about?" he said smiling. "I guess Josh told you about all the crazy things, he and I and...Sam did..." Caitlin's voice trailed off. Josh looked at her, feeling the need to comfort her, reassure her. "He's awake Cait. I saw him this morning. He's in and out of consciousness but the doctors are very optimistic. Hey this is Sam right? He knows life would be boring around here without him making trouble." Josh said smiling encouragingly. Caitlin laughed softly and squeezed Josh's hand. "I didn't mean to interrupt. I just wanted to see you before I left for the hospital." Josh hugged her again. "Stop by when you get back, ok?" Caitlin nodded, "I will" she said to him then she turned to Joey and Kenny. "It was nice meeting you." She said to them, then turned and left running right into Donna Moss. "Caitlin!" "Donna!" The two women laughed and quickly hugged. "I'd heard you were coming home. In fact the entire West Wing did. Your father wasn't happy." Donna said. "I know, I've seen him. I just couldn't stay away." Caitlin said. "I figured as much." Donna said then looked serious. "Have you heard about Sam?" she asked, with a knowing look on her face. Caitlin looked at her friend knowing she couldn't keep her feelings a secret. "Yes. I'm so scared Donna." She whispered. "He's going to be ok." Donna said. Caitlin nodded. "I'm on my way to the hospital now. My mom and Zoey are there." "Visiting Charlie?" Donna asked. "Yeah. Poor Zoey, I can only imagine what she's going through." "Actually, I think you know exactly what she's going through." Donna said placing a hand on Caitlin's shoulder. "I suppose I do." Caitlin said quietly. TBC
There's No Place Like Home - 10
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