Crossing Paths:
Characters:
Harvey Reginald Specter-a corporate lawyer at Senior Partner at, Pearson Hardman and New York City's best closer. Age 36. Grew up in the Bronx neighborhood of Pelham Parkway.
Olivia "Liv" Walsh-Senior Creative Director at Eisner Communications a fashion/entertainment/lifestyle public relations agency. A childhood friend of Harvey's and his younger brother Jeff. Graduated Christopher Columbus High School the same year as Jeff making her 32
Bree Eisner-Owner of Eisner Communications, process of getting divorced from media mogul Ted Reid. Ted Reid got into an affair with former senior account executive Darcy Adams. Decides to hire Pearson Hardman to represent her.
Gordon Specter (deceased- heart attack)
Lindsay Specter-mother
Jeffery "Jeff" Specter Brother (alive)
Michael "Mike" Ross, an associate lawyer at Pearson Hardman, who never attended law school but has an encyclopedic knowledge of law aided by his eidetic memory.
Louis Litt, senior partner who oversees the first year associate attorneys and is Harvey's rival.
Rachel Zane, a paralegal.
Donna Paulsen, Harvey's legal secretary and close confidant.
Jessica Pearson, founding partner and current managing partner of Pearson Hardman, who was mentored by Daniel Hardman when she was an associate in the firm.
Travis Tanner, a partner at a law firm with offices in New York and Boston. After Harvey outmaneuvers him in "Undefeated", he holds a grudge against Harvey. In season two, he becomes senior partner at his firm, transfers to his firm's Manhattan office, and accuses Harvey of burying evidence.
Daniel Hardman, founding partner and former managing partner of Pearson Hardman.
Chapter 1-Hustle & Bustle
Eisner Communications
"Morning all" brown haired Olivia Walsh said entering the office.
"What's wrong Jen" Olivia asked the receptionist.
"Warning dragon lady is in a bad mood" Jen started to say as they heard a crash coming a few feet away.
"God dammit" Bree Eisner said coming out of her office.
"What time is it Olivia" she roared.
"10" Olivia said.
"What time are you supposed to come in?" Bree said.
"10 today because I had to scout a few spaces" Olivia said raising her eyebrow.
"Well remind me in the morning next time my office" Bree said.
Olivia shook her head walking behind her she turned around to Jen who shrugged her shoulders.
"I take it you saw page 6" Olivia said.
"Yes that SOB is trying to sue me!" Bree said sitting down.
"Yes he is a SOB but taking it out on the non SOB's will not help. What is your plan" Olivia asked.
"I called an old college buddy of mine Jessica Pearson of Pearson Hardman I am going to countersue" Bree said.
"What else is it" Olivia asked.
"He wants a share of the firm," Bree said, as Olivia's eyes widened.
"That jackass" Olivia said.
"Yes Liv, and you know what he would do" Bree started to say.
"I would be out of the job because his stupid mistress hates that I am better than her," Olivia said.
"Jessica is getting back to me with a time" Bree said.
"I'll go with you" Olivia said.
"Liv you don't need to" Bree said.
"No" Olivia said interrupting her.
"You gave a Bronx girl a shot when snobs like Darcy Adams were born into this business. You believed in me, so I'll be there. Also to serve as back up," she said grinning.
"I want a mimosa," Bree said taking out a glass of champagne.
"I'll tell Jen to order breakfast, I'll show you the new locations I scouted for the new Ciroc launch" Olivia said.
"Nice outfit" Bree said realizing what Olivia was wearing a red v-neck wrap dress with Christian Louboutin nude pumps.
Pearson Hardman
"A divorce case" Harvey Spector said groaning.
"Give it to one of the associates" he said.
"She's a college friend," Jessica said handing Harvey the newspaper.
"Her!" Rachel said.
"Let Louis do it, I'm still on this merger case that I am close to closing" Harvey said.
"It's not a bad idea Louis does have a streak with this as she motioned Rachel to go get them."
"What are you still standing here for?" Jessica said to Harvey.
"Yep closing the case," Harvey said as Mike approached him
"New case" Mike started to say.
"No some stupid divorce gossip case Louis is taken care of it, do you have something for me" Harvey asked.
"Yes I do" Mike said holding a file.
"Why didn't you mention what she was being sued for?" Donna asked Jessica.
"So he can find out on his own," Jessica said.
"He's going to so regret this" Donna mumbled.
3 hours later
"Things just got more interesting Travis Tanner is representing Reid" Donna said to Harvey.
"On a divorce case" Harvey said.
"He's suing Eisner not for alimony but a percentage of the firm, he wants to own it" Donna said.
"Shit" Harvey said.
"I'll do more prying" Donna said heading out.
"You are on at 5 conference room," she said.
"Time to close this" Harvey said to himself getting up.
Dalton's 7pm
"This is the earliest I have been out of the office in a long time thanks for stopping by Phillip" Olivia said.
"You and me both girl" Phillip said.
"You're still my client but a damn good friend who kidnaps overworked publicists like myself, bless you" Olivia said.
"You need to work less, and go look for some dick, high profile men in black dick," Phillip said
Olivia shook her head, "Real romantic, Derrick didn't work out he wanted a ring white picket fence that isn't me right now. Do you see the placements we are getting everyone knows the brands I do and represent for. And now the blog. I can't slow down now" she said gulping her drink.
"Just get more booty and get me more placement, what is going down with the page 6 article," Phillip said.
"I'm not telling, I really can't but it's about to get real tomorrow" Olivia said.
"Will homeboy come with Darcy?" Phillip asked.
"I dare him to she can kiss my ass" Olivia said as her and Phillip toasted.
"Quoted from Olivia Walsh," she added.
Conference room
"You did it the merger went through," Larry Kolloff said.
"Glad all parties are happy" Harvey said
"I didn't know how you will pull it off but you did, you should celebrate. Texting the wife now, call your wife we can do a dinner" Larry started to say.
"I'm not married" Harvey said.
"Girlfriend then" Larry said.
"Lar in order for me to win cases like this, it doesn't leave me time to really date. I'm not really the dating type," Harvey said.
"She hasn't come to you yet trust me that is how me and Melinda met. You don't think you want it and when you do have it, you will fight tooth and nail to keep it. 20 years 3 kids, this merger was more about my legacy to my family." Larry said, as Harvey nodded.
"Start to think about yours, and whatever wedding you do have I hope to get an invitation" Larry joked shaking his hand as Harvey laughed.
"You'll have to see a flying pig first," Harvey said as Mike watched Larry leave.
"What" Harvey said as Mike grinned at him.
"I think he's right" Mike said.