Changing Times

One

"Fellow citizens of New York City, I stand before you as more than a vampire but as equal…as a fellow New Yorker. I plan to make some must needed changes in this city. I only ask for your corporation as these changes are in process. If we walk in understanding I am certain we can move our city into a new age. I want to thank my supporters, my friends, and family for their continued hand in my campaign. And I want to thank all of you in advance for your future corporation, thanks."

Mike and Harold sat before the computer screen viewing the announcement with attentive eyes.

"Turn that off, I prefer not to listen to bull in the morning," Harvey stated in passing.

Mike smirked. "We all know who he voted for."

Harold nodded firmly before asking. "Did you vote for him?"

"Christian Velour? Are you assuming I'd vote for a vampire because I'm a vampire?"

"No, no I just," Harold stuttered. "I mean…when Harvey…"

Mike chuckled lightly. "No worries Harold."

"When I said turn that off, I didn't mean at your convenience," Harvey commented.

Mike snapped up instantly at the other's comment. "Oh, Harvey. I thought you went to your office."

Harvey gave Mike a look before heading to his destination. "Could we start work please?"

"Have to catch up with you later, Harold."

Harold nodded. "Right…me too."

Mike caught up with Harvey as he headed to his office. "Things are going to change from now on. You know?"

Harvey shrugged softly. "I fear no vampire."

Mike rolled his eyes. "Of course, Harvey…what…I believe you…kind of."

Harvey gave him a look before they entered the office.

Louis swirled the half cup of coffee with a tiny spoon as he listened to Dr. Earlstein. It was going on to three months since his last session with . The two males still kept in touch through video chat a few days a week. Although Louis experienced a successful recovery there was still chance for relapse. The doctor explained that from time to time PTSD has its up and downs and due to Louis's extreme case in the past it was only right to watch carefully. Lately the video calls had evolved into more of a social call but Louis didn't mind.

"Louis."

Louis casually looked up from his conversation with the doctor. He spotted Mike standing in the doorway. He waved the youth away as he hushed him.

"Are you shushing me?" Mike asked slightly amused.
Louis pointed to his screen before Mike got the hint.

"Is that Mr. Ross?" questioned softly. "We don't have any secrets Louis. How are you Mike?"

"Great," Mike answered from the doorway.

The younger vampire moved toward Louis and around his desk. He waved happily at the elderly Doctor. Louis frowned slightly before letting the matter go.

"I'm sure you keep up with the news," Mike commented.

"Ah, yes, our new mayor," commented. "My son's wife has heard of him before his campaign. Not good things I'm afraid."

Mike smirked. "Maybe he will surprise us."

Louis snorted in disagreement. laughed wholeheartedly.

"Well, I must be going," the elderly male stated with an apologetic smile. "It is a pleasure hearing from you as always Louis. You sound exceptional…and I am glad to witness your recovery."

Louis smiled softly. "Thank you, ."

Mike beamed. "Thanks a lot for getting our same…old Louis back."

Louis gave the youth a look before giving the doctor a proper farewell. The video box disintegrated before displaying the male's regular home screen. Slowly he glanced at the younger vampire with a bit of annoyance on his face.

"Do you always have to interrupt?"

Mike grinned. "Now we are even."

"Do you need something?" Louis asked the youth tiredly as he attended to his email.

"No," Mike confessed before taking a seat at the edge of Louis's desk. "Just dropping by."

Louis raised a brow. "Mike…I'm fine."

Mike smiled softly. "I know."

"Won't Harvey wonder where you are?"

"Harvey is running through his schedule for tomorrow with Donna. And you know how they get side tracked with office gossip sometimes."

Louis gave Mike a confused look.

"Right," Mike laughed good-naturedly. "It is usually about you…I mean about other things. Anyway how are your clients? Rob and Sheridan?"

Louis grinned confidentially. "I should have their case wrapped up in a week or two."

"Confident."

"They called on the best."

Mike arose but before he left he stood by the doorway. "It is good you know…to see you back to yourself again. I know you rarely like to discuss what it was like before but…it is kind of inspirational."

Louis paused in mid type. He let out a heavy sigh before giving the youth his full attention.

"Look, Mike, I appreciated your concern for me then," he stated genuinely. "I know I seem…"

"Like a jerk," Mike smiled.

"On occasion as if I have forgotten but…I haven't," Louis stated quietly. "But…don't bring this up in front of the other associates. They may think they can actually talk to me."

Mike laughed softly. "I wouldn't dream…they may think we have become friends."

Louis smiled and Mike returned it.

"Well…" Louis stated. "I have work…and you better get to work yourself…Harvey I am sure is going to be quite annoyed."

"I'm a vampire," Mike grinned. "What is the worst he can do?"

The younger male headed out the door leaving Louis laughing and shaking his head.

It was going to be another late night Harvey could feel it. He glanced casually at the bright lights of New York City. Soft snores caught his attention instantly. He spotted Mike sleeping soundly on the couch before him. He shook his head. Mike slept pretty early for a vampire. It was only midnight. The elder glanced around his desk for some soft ammunition. He settled on balling up an old restaurant receipt. He launched it carelessly and watched as it smacked Mike square in the forehead. The youth awoke suddenly.

"Am I boring you?" Harvey asked sternly.
"What?" Mike stated quickly. "No…no."

Harvey groaned as he pinched the bridge of his nose.
"Have you been eating properly?"

Harvey didn't ask because he cared…no.
"I could tell you a truth or a lie," Mike smiled sheepishly. "Harvey, you know I only go to the Hospital…and…"

Harvey waved Mike's explanation away. "With our new mayor I'm sure there will be vampire friendly hospitals."

"Right," Mike commented with a yawn. "What is there left to do?"

"Go home," Harvey stated as he looked over some more documents.
Mike smiled softly. "Are you sure you aren't a vampire, Harvey?"

"Your friend Trevor never succeeded, so you know the answer."

Mike frowned. "How about we both call it a night? It is pretty dark out there…"

Harvey gave the younger a look. "I don't need a bodyguard…I'm fine and I have work."

Mike arose softly. "I know you are the great Harvey Spector but…with this new mayor I'm sure about the changes…what I'm not sure about is the humans. I don't know his plans for them."

"Despite his plans Pearson and Hardman still stands…therefore…Harvey Spector still works."

Mike gave Harvey long look. The elder let out an exasperated sigh. "Fine…tomorrow morning I'll finish. I'll make a call to Ray."
Mike nodded. "Good."

Harvey chuckled softly. "I see you still have some mothering leftover."

Mike stammered as he searched for an explanation.

"Don't worry about it, I'm sure Louis doesn't mind that you still hover over him," Harvey smirked.

As they headed out of the door Mike shrugged. "He actually doesn't…so how early in the morning are you expecting for me?"

Harvey laughed. "I would get some sleep."

Mike paused a second and then his expression turned to that of pure horror. "6:30 am? Jessica doesn't even wake up that early?"

Harvey grinned. "You are correct…she gets here at 6am."

Mike sighed heavily as they entered the elevator. When they both emerged outside where Ray waited Mike didn't mind waking up so early anymore. He had a feeling the firm would soon need the extra security.

Hello internet Readers! Here is the promised sequel to These Times. Check it out if this is confusing to you. I decided to continue the fun! The idea for a sequel has been in my head for a while. I felt there were a few open ends. I hope you enjoy this chapter as much as I enjoyed typing it up. Any comments leave a review! Have a good morning/night/day!
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