Note: I don't think it ever says in the show how old Douglas and TJ were when Bud became president. However after a lot of Googling and some math, I figured the boys were 10-11 when Bud was sworn in. So that's how old they are here.
"What d'you think boys?" Bud said to his ten year old sons.
"That was so cool," Douglas said wide-eyed.
"Yeah, but I don't understand why there's so many people and cameras," TJ said "Like, I get that it's a big deal and all, but why?"
"This is a historic moment," Elaine explained "The swearing in of a new president is important. It means new things for the whole country." TJ nodded still looking a little perplexed and Elaine smiled at him brushing a few stray hairs off his forehead.
"Now, I know it's been a very exciting day, but I think it's time you two went to bed" Elaine said and the boys groaned.
"But I'm not tired," TJ said just as Douglas yawned. Elaine smirked as TJ threw his brother a murderous look. "Traitor."
"Come on," Elaine laughed, "Say goodnight to your father." The boys went over and hugged Bud tightly.
"Night dad" they coursed.
"Night bud," he smiled at them as they walked out of the room with their mother.
"Where are we going?" Douglas asked as they followed their mother through the halls.
"To your new rooms," Elaine said "I know you haven't seen them yet, but I really think you're going to like them."
"Wait," TJ said, "We're staying here? Permanently?"
"Yes, I thought you knew that," Elaine said gently, "We lived in the governor's mansion when your father was governor. Now he's the president."
"Yeah I know" TJ said "But we've lived there forever. I just thought we'd keep living there and dad would just work here."
"Oh, no sweetheart," Elaine said, "I'm sorry, I thought you knew, we're all living here now."
"Oh... okay," TJ nodded and looked up at his mother, "It's okay mom really."
"Well, I do think you'll like your rooms," she said, taking his hand and then Douglas's.
"This room is your Dougie" she pointed to one door, "And this is TJ's room." She pointed to the door next to Douglas's. "Well go on, have a look." The boys walked forward and opened the doors. Most of their possessions were already inside, though most were still in boxes.
"Figured you boys would like to decorate yourself," Elaine said, "We can get started on that tomorrow." The boys looked around their rooms some more before Douglas smiled and walked over to hug his mother.
"It's great mom thanks," he said.
"You're welcome sweetheart," she replied, "What do you think TJ?"
"Yeah, it's great," he said absently then looked at her, "Thanks mom."
"Alright," she nodded happily "Why don't you boys head to bed, okay? You can unpack tomorrow."
"Okay, night mom," they said as she walked away and they closed their doors.
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It was several hours later and TJ was lying awake in his new bed. This was stupid, it was just a room and he couldn't sleep. Why couldn't he sleep? He was just about to get up and attempt to find the kitchen so he could get some water when there was a knock on the door. It opened slightly and his brother peaked in.
"TJ? You awake?" Douglas whispered.
"Yeah," TJ replied, "What's up?"
"Nothing, just wanted to see if you were asleep," Douglas said.
"You came to see if I was asleep at two in the morning?" TJ asked and Douglas shifted, "You don't like you room either, huh?"
"It's just different," Douglas said, sitting on the edge of TJ's bed, "We just need to get used to."
"I don't want to get used to it!" TJ exclaimed suddenly, "I don't understand why we have to live here just cause dad's president now! Why can't we just keep living in the governor's mansion?"
"Well, cause now that dad's president they'll need a new governor," Douglas said, "And whoever that is will need to live there."
"It's not fair," TJ said. He knew he sounded childish, but he didn't care. He didn't want to live here; he didn't want a new room! He wanted his old room, the one he'd been in since he was a kid that he shared with his brother!
Douglas looked thoughtful for a moment before he stood up, "Move over."
"What?" TJ looked at him, confused.
"Move over" Douglas repeated. TJ did so and his brother slid into the bed next to him.
"Tomorrow we'll ask mom if we can share a room," Douglas said, "Now go to sleep." TJ stared at his brother for a moment before he lied down and closed his eyes.
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The next morning, Elaine went to wake up her two sons. She opened the door to TJ's room and was surprised to see both boys there. She laughed quietly just as her husband walked by.
"Everything alright Sugar?" Bud asked.
"Everything's fine, she nodded and motioned for him to come over. Bud peaked his head into the room and laughed.
"Looks like we're gonna have to move them into a room together," he said, smiling at the sight of his two boys.
Alright, so I wasn't too crazy about this one. It definitely took on a different route than I was originally thinking, but I hope you liked it nonetheless. Thanks for reading!