King of the Mountain: Part 20
Interlude~Correspondence
Lynn Jepsen
December 24, 2002
Joshua,
If I open this letter by saying Merry Christmas, do you promise not to
remind me that you're Jewish? Well, either way, Merry Christmas. Sam told
me to tell you to behave yourself, and although I doubt you will, don't
let it be said I can't relay a message, so behave.
Paul has been to the Louvre every day this week, and I'm sure he'd be
there today if it were open. Sam and I only went the first day, now we've
taken to wandering the city. Fortunately for me, not only does Sam not
speak the language, so I've had him all to myself. We've been talking,
and I think we're going to put off coming home for a while longer. Paul's
sabbatical will last for a few more months, so at least until May.
I know you're wrapped up in Hoynes and leaving the White House, but take
some time for yourself. I'm worried about you, worried about us all.
Love and hugs,
Lisa
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FROM: j.lyman@whitehouse.gov
TO: seaborn@earth.net
SUBJECT: boxes
It's Jan. 19. When I leave the west wing tonight, it'll be for the last
time. There's almost thirty boxes of junk in the back of a rented truck.
I could use some moral support here. Call me. Josh.
*
FROM: seaborn@earth.net
TO: j.lyman@whitehouse.gov
SUBJECT: RE: boxes
With the time difference, calling would be silly, but we're there with
you. If things get too lonely in DC, catch up to us here. I'm sure Sam
could use someone other than Paul and I to talk to. Oh, and you'd better
tell us what you're new email address is.
Love and hugs.
Lisa.
*
January 30, 2002
Joshua,
We haven't heard from you in a week, and forgive me, but I worry. I've
been listening to all the American news I can get a hold of trying to
figure who you're working for or what you're doing without any luck. Come
on, Josh. You've tracked us down at hotels across Europe. I refuse to
believe you can't track us down at CJ's flat. Throw me a bone here.
Lisa
*
FROM: lyman@aol.com
TO: seaborn@earth.net
SUBJECT: hell on earth
Sam - you've got to come back here. I feel like I've been blacklisted.
The only person who'd offer me a job was Reynolds. Honestly, he's the
last congressman I'd work for, and that includes republicans. I need you,
buddy, and I need you to call off the attack dogs. Lisa even called my
mother trying to hunt me down. You'd think I was a felon or something.
Anyway, call off the feds and get back here. J.
*
WHILE YOU WERE OUT
CALLER: Elisabeth Seaborn
DATE: 2.14.03
TIME: 11:34 AM
MESSAGE: Want to be a godfather?
*
Josh,
Lisa and I are coming back early. I'm taking your advice and going to the
state caucus. I wanted to tell you if that I think I'll need an advisor
or something. Want to collect some resumes for me? We'll be back by the
first of May, and Sarah's looking for an apartment.
S. Seaborn
*
Sam,
I didn't have a lot of luck finding you an advisor. I guess news just
isn't getting out. There's one resume attached. Take a look and tell me
if I should hire him for you.
J.
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Joshua Lyman
1298 Massachusetts Ave.
Washington, DC
(546) 229-7533
Employment
1990 - 1992 Congressional Aide, Earl Brennan
1992 - 1996 Floor Manager, Office of the Minority Leader
1996 - 1997 Political Advisor, John Hoynes
1997 - 1998 Senior Political Advisor, Bartlet for America
1999 - 2002 White House Deputy Chief of Staff
2002 - 2003 White House Chief of Staff
2003 DNC Assistant Political Director
Education
B.A. cum laude, Political Science, Harvard University 1983
Ph.D. Political Science, Harvard University 1987
J.D. Yale Law School 1990
*
WHILE YOU WERE OUT
CALLER: Sam Seaborn
DATE: 4.12.03
TIME: 3:16 PM
MESSAGE: You're hired. Meet me in California.
King of the Mountain: Part 21
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