*************************Present Day*****************

“Do you know how much I hate these fundraisers?” Toby
asked as he walked into C.J.’s hotel suite.

“I believe that you have mentioned that several
million times.” C.J. Replied.

“How did things go with the press today.”

“They complained that the van drivers were playing
too much country music. They’re in Texas, what do
they expect the drivers to be playing?”

“Beethoven.”

“Your in a better humor than you were this morning.”

“Yes, and I was even forced to spend the day with
Hoynes.”

“That must have been fun.”

“Give me the President and his inane trivia any day.
It’s much better than Hoynes and his stupid remarks.
We’re supposed to meet everyone else in the living
room of the President’s suite in fifteen minutes, are
you ready?”

“Yeah, I just have to get my wrap.”

Toby picked up her wrap and placed it on her
shoulders. He then put his arms around her. She laid
her hands on top of his, and leaned against him.

“You look beautiful.” He told her.

“Flattery will get you everywhere.” She whispered.

“I know.” Toby said as he kissed her.

“We should go.” C.J said after a moment.

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It was a warm night so the fundraiser was held
outdoors. The press was kept in an area just a little
bit away from the party. They could see what was
going on but could not go to the party, unless they
had $10,000 a person. Danny stood near the barriers
watching the party. As he was watching he saw Toby
and C.J walking towards a secluded area of the
property. Since he had returned to Washington, he had
heard rumors that they were dating. But no one seemed
to know anything for sure. Or no one wanted to tell
him.

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“Don’t you think we are far enough away from the
party, Toby.” C.J asked.

“I wanted to talk with you alone for a minute.”

“Well, I think that we are alone now.” She laughed.

“Okay.” Toby said as they sat down on a bench. He
turned till he was facing C.J., and took her hand.

“Do you know what tomorrow is?” He asked.

“Friday.” She replied with a smile.

He glared at her.

“I’m immune to that look.” She said as she brushed
her hand against his cheek. He moved and kissed the
palm of her hand.

“What look?”

“The one you were just giving me. Okay, tomorrow is
Friday, June 14.”

“Yes.”

“Hold on, wasn’t our first date on June 14, last
year?” She said with a laugh.

“Yes, and I believe you knew that all along.”

“I did.”

He glared at her again.

“You’re giving me that look again.” She said.

“And you are not letting me say what I want to say.”

“Okay what do you want to say?”

“I was thinking that, if there are no catastrophes,
we could go back to that restaurant tomorrow night.”

“Okay, that sounds good to me.”

“Good.” Toby said as he leaned over and kissed her.

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From where he stood, Danny had seen the entire
conversation between C.J and Toby. I guess that the
rumors I heard were true he thought as he watched them
walk hand-in-hand back to the party.