Chapter 40

The president was chilling out. It was the end of another long, hard day deadpanning responses to obstructionist Republicans who just wanted to see him fail. The government shutdown was not going to be averted this time, and while all those in the GOP would still get paid, they didn’t seem to mind all those government workers who wouldn’t. Too bad I can’t run for a third term, he thought. It would be even easier now.

“Want any company, Love?” The first lady was silhouetted in the doorway.

And that’s enough to let go of all this shit and 'thank the Lord.' “You wanna relax with me over some Sports Center? They’re still playing weekend highlights…”

“Sure, you know me and highlights.” She smiled at him, but her eyes said something else. He was about to ask, when she pulled some 3x5 cards out of her robe. She sat down to face him, and held one up. In sharpie marker, it read: “I’m scared.”

The president smirked and dropped his glance, thinking, ahhh love. When he looked back at her, she held another that said, “Are we doing the right thing?”

His smile became warm and affectionate. He found a pen and some business cards inside his jacket, and wrote: “Yes we are. God’s got us. I promise.”

She smiled again, and her eyes softened. She switched cards and held it for him, “how do you know?”

He picked up another business card and scribbled: “We’ve trusted this far, and so far, it is written. You, me, and the kids are all protected.”

She stared at him for awhile. Man, she is gorgeous, he thought. She flipped again: “Is there anything I should know about?”

He considered this for a moment, then wrote: “Great things are happening. Possibilities coming true. We shall overcome, and trust that I will always love you…only you, wholly you, soley you.”

She giggled at his rhymes and showed her dimples. She looked up holding another that read: “I trust you and I love you.”

The president’s heart melted. “You are amazing. I’m forever grateful for you, Love.” He pulled her in for a long hug.

“I’m grateful for you too,” she replied and got up to go. She was just passing the doorway, when she turned around and pulled out the final 3x5 card: “Will you make love to me now?”

God damn. He turned off the tv. She is perfect.