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wouldn t be complete without a mention of the infamous  hilljack incident. " She chanced a tenuous grin
at her partner.  Sorry.
 That s all right, Dev replied calmly.  Your quote from today will surely be in the biography that
someone is undoubtedly writing about you.
Lauren s face shifted into a scowl.
Dev chuckled evilly.  Welcome to my world. Then she slapped her hands on her thighs and focused on
her press secretary. It was time to get back to business. She grabbed David s wrist and lifted it so she
could look at his watch, nodding a little to herself.  We need a press conference before our lovely friends
in the press put their nightly news stories to bed. You ve got 30 minutes. Here s my statement, and
Sharon, quote me on this 
Sharon s eyes widened and she fumbled with the pad of paper in her hands until Liza magically
produced a micro-recorder and handed it to the woman. A beaming smile was Dev s ever-ready
assistant s reward.
Dev leaned against her desk as she spoke.  Quote. The First Lady is a bright, talented woman who has
a right to her own opinions just like the rest of us. On occasion, those opinions differ from mine, which is
fine by me. She is my partner, not a yes-man, and I value the different perspective she might bring to any
issue. However, the First Lady s comments about DNA registration do not signal a lack of support for
the legislation, she paused and looked directly at Lauren,  but rather a genuine concern about the nature
and amount of government intrusion into the lives of its citizenry. This is a concern this administration is
not only sensitive to but shares. End quote. Dev winked at the impressed look on her wife s face.
Sharon stopped the recording.
 Wow, Lauren told Dev seriously.
 That works, Madam President, David commented thoughtfully.
 How do we demonstrate that we re serious about concerns like Lauren s? Sharon followed up,
making a few notations on her notepad.
 After you read my quote, release some of the crime statistics that show how helpful DNA records will
be and follow them up by showing our successes in reduction of violent crime and in funding for state and
local law enforcement. Show the public that they ll be getting something valuable in return for giving up
those two drops of blood. Also outline the privacy safeguards that will be in place.
 Yes, ma am. Sharon smiled and stuck her pencil behind her ear, her short natural cut Afro holding it in
place.
 Liza, Dev trained her eyes on her tall assistant.  Tonight s press event was going to be held at George
Washington University Hospital and we were expecting minimal press coverage, correct?
Liza flew through the screens of her electronic organizer at the speed of light, the flashing lights reflecting
in her eyes.  The room capacity is 50 and no additional electrical hookups were requested. That puts
expected attendance at no more than eight camera crews.
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Dev made a face.  That won t work. Everyone will want to be there to see if Lauren bothers to show
up. She shot a quick questioning glance at Lauren, who nodded vigorously.
 I ll be there, the blonde assured.
 Good. Dev s eyes suddenly widened as she had a thought.  You won t pass out will you?
Beth chuckled.
 One chair for the First Lady, Liza added to her list.
 Okay, David jumped in,  let s move the press event here. There s more room and everything is set up.
We might as well milk the publicity.
Sharon batted her eyelashes at David.  A man after my own heart.
Dev considered David s suggestion.  That works. And get on the phone to Party Chairman Jordon. If
we re going to get some good exposure I want some willing volunteers from both Houses over here and
ready to show their support. She pinned David with a serious glare.  Stress the word 'volunteers.' I
don t want anyone here who is the least bit uncomfortable or ambivalent. I won t have this blowing up in
our faces later.
 Consider it done. In fact, I ve had a hankering to get my finger pricked all day.
Dev gave his shoulder a hearty pat.  Good man. Sharon?
 Yes, Madam President?
 The usual spin doctors?
 Will be there with bells on, armed with all the stats.
Dev exhaled.  Mr. Oaks?
Michael lifted his jaw.  Ready, Madam President.
 When are Lauren and I scheduled for our next social appearance in public?
 Eight days from now, he answered easily.  An Emancipation Party fundraiser in Georgetown.
Semi-formal.
Dev made a face.  Not soon enough. She turned to Lauren.  Would you like to go on a date with me
so the world can rest assured that you really like me?
Lauren bit her lip and nodded.  Anywhere.
 Someplace romantic, Dev added, still looking at Lauren.  We might as well kill two birds with one
stone.
Michael was too busy mentally sorting through possibilities to roll his eyes again. But Dev s words filled
the room with faces wreathed in indulgent grins.
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 That leaves the First Lady, Dev said.
Lauren felt her stomach jump into her throat.  Yes?
Dev pointed to the evidence of her mini-temper tantrum.  You owe the administration reimbursement for
one very large coffee mug.
 I ll buy a half dozen, Lauren promised.
Michael sniffed.  What about the bust of George W. Bush? he pointed out, visibly angry at the
defilement of one of his political heroes.
 You re absolutely right, Mr. Oaks, Dev said seriously.  Lauren?
Lauren blanched. God only knew how expensive that statue was.  Yes, Devlyn?
 We ll call it even for the coffee mug. Dev grinned as Michael s face flushed with anger.  That s it,
people, she finished.  Go to it.
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