With the normal hectic schedule of the White House
Josh didn't have a chance to talk with Donna until
Wednesday morning. He had overhead Bonnie and Cathy talking about the
lunch and dinner that Sam took with Donna on Tuesday.
Even though he was late for a staff meeting Josh
grabbed Donna gently by the left elbow and pulled her
into his office shutting the door.
"Josh, the staff meeting started five minutes
ago."Donna pointed out as she gently broke free of his
grasp.
Lyman shook his head as he leaned against the front of
his desk. "They can deal without me for five minutes.
Donna, we need to talk."
"About what?"Moss asked quietly as she leaned back
against the file cabinet.
"Are you fielding job offers?"Josh asked more sharply
than he intended to.
Donna's head snapped up in surprise. "What gave you
that idea?"
"I know you've been spending a lot of time with
Sam."Josh countered as he stepped forward. "Him giving
you advice on job hunting was the only reason I could
come up with."
Donna bristled as she moved toward the door. "So you
think that the only reason a man like Sam Seaborn
would spend time with me is work related?!"
Josh winced and reached toward her but she opened the
door and backed into the hallway."Donna...that's not
what I meant...."
Donna knew she shouldn't let it bother her what Josh
thought. But he was her boss and she thought he was
her friend. "Maybe I should look for another job."She
replied quietly before turning on her heel and
stalking toward her desk.
Josh mentally kicked himself. He had no right to ask
her about her personal life....even if it now included
Sam. He watched her for a long moment before closing
his office door and heading for the staff meeting.
He'd mend things with Donna as soon as the meeting was
over.
end of part 2 TBC