RATING: PG-13

CATEGORY: General / Short Story / Romance

CHARACTERS: Charlie / Zoey ; Jed / Abbey

SUMMARY: The First Family & Charlie, in the midst of the second term
in office, are invited to a special screening of the new
installment: STAR WARS - EPISODE II - RISE OF THE EMPIRE....



The White House
May 22, 2002
5:30 PM


Jed Bartlet looked weary from his recent re-election 6 months ago,
after winning a large majority. He had alot to be thankful for,
especially Abbey, Zoey, and Charlie. But for tonight, he wanted to
put it all behind him, becuase the four of them were invited to a
special screening of STAR WARS - EPISODE II. Jed couldn't wait to
see it, ever since the original three installment came out, he was
hooked, just a like a kid at a candy store, he wanted to continue the
experience with his family.

"Sir, are you excited about the movie screening", asked Charlie Young
as he was already set to go, wearing slacks, and a Star Wars T-shirt
& hat to match his ensamble.

"Charlie, I can't wait to see it. I mean, I just saw EPISODE I just
over 2 years ago, and still the adventure continues again. I've seen
the trailers for this new one, and if I'm right, this installment has
Anakin beginning to expirience the dark side for the first time."

"Yes sir, I just wanted to thank you for inviting me to this. I've
been such a big fan, and to see it with you, Mrs. Bartlet, and
especially Zoey, it means alot.

"Charlie, you mean alot to me, just a like a future son-in-law."

"Well sir, I love Zoey with all my heart. During these past few
years, she's been so supportive, and special to me."

"I'm proud of you Charlie, follow your heart." said a proud Jed.

"Well then, what time is the screening Charlie", asked Jed.

"6:45 sir." answered Charlie."

Just then, Abbey & Zoey stepped in the office. They were wearing the
casual Star Wars attire, since they were both at the screening for
EPISODE I. They truly looked like queens. Beautiful & Breathtaking.

"Wow, Zoey, you look positively beautiful. Are you ready to see the
adventure continue?" asked Charlie.

"Charlie, thank you, and you have no idea how long I had to wait for
Geroge Lucas to prepare this film. I heard that not only is the
visual effects breathtaking, but so is the blossoming romance between
Anakin & Amidala (Padme)" said Zoey.

Jed looked at Abbey with all the love in his eyes. He just couldn't
take his eyes off his wife.

"Abbey, you look great." said Jed.

"Why, thank you honey." exclaimed Abbey.

"Oh, before I forget, I wanted to get a family portrait taken & also
a portrait of just Zoey & Charlie and Abbey & myself for the Bartlet
family album."

"Jed, it sounds great."

Jed, Abbey, Zoey, & Charlie gathered together as the the first
picture was taken, then POTUS & FLOTUS together as the loving couple
they always were when they were married. After their picture was
taken, the two of them shared a very special kiss that lasted for for
about two minutes.

Zoey & Charlie looked at them with pride in their eyes. After their
kiss parted, it was Zoey & Charlie turn for their picture. After
their picture was taken, they too, shared a very long and very
passionate kiss that lasted even longer. Jed & Abbey looked at the
two them, knowing that they were very much in love with each other.

After they parted their lips apart, Charlie said to Zoey, "I think
that was the longest kiss we ever shared."

Zoey replied, "Oh Charlie, that was a wonderful kiss, and I hope we
can continue that even on our wedding night. I love you Charlie
Young.

Charlie replied, "And I love you Zoey Bartlet, with all my heart, and
all my love. And when our wedding night comes, we'll have alot of
love to give and lot of kissing to do.

Zoey blushed and said, "Oh Charlie, I can't wait!! Till our wedding
night my sweet prince".

Charlie proudly replied, "Till our wedding night my sweet princess."

After the portraits were taken, Jed fanlly said to them, "Let's go."

The presidental limo was waiting for them outside of the residence to
take them to the National Air & Space Center where the screening
would be held. It was only a private screening for POTUS, but Jed
wanted this to be a special screening becuase he had Abbey, Zoey, and
Charlie to go with him, all as excited as he was.


National Air & Space Center
6:30 PM

The presidental limo arrived on time, and Jed, Abbey, Zoey & Charlie
were escorted inside to a darkened, and huge theatre screen that was
equipped with the THX Digital Sound System that George Lucas created
in 1983.

The four of them took their seat and waited patiently ofr the film to
start. Just then, a messenger arrived with a special delivery for
POTUS. It read:

"Mr. President, Mrs. Bartlet, Zoey & Charlie, please
accept this special screening as a gift from the cast
and crew of STAR WARS - EPISODE II. Enjoy the film, it
is a very special movie to watch, and alot of surprises
await our heroes, villains, droids, and creatures from
all over the Star Wars Galaxy. Our sincere thanks goes
to you and your family.. ENJOY.."

May The Force Be With You
George Lucas & Rick McCallum

Jed said, "He really is a visionary to all filmmakers, young & old."

Abbey, Zoey, & Charlie all nodded in agreement with respect for Lucas.

Then, finally, the lights went dark, the screen was alive, and as
soon as they saw the Fox Logo, and the Lucasfilm Logo, they saw those
immortal words appear before them:

"A Long Time Ago, In A Galaxy Far, Far Away...."

When they heard John Williams's score theme, Jed & Abbey put their
arms around each other, then Zoey & Charlie wrapped their arms around
each other, and the four of them started their incredible journey
with their rise to an empire. . . .

THE END