It was a Friday night, and Donna couldn't wait to finish working and go out with Rachel. She loved their girls' night out and she felt like she really needed to get out of the office and drink...a LOT. She entered Harvey's office, and of course Scottie was there. "Do you need anything else Harvey?" she asked quickly. Her leg was moving with impatience and Harvey noticed she was in a hurry. "What's going on?" Harvey asked a little worried but even more curious. His question took her by surprise so she blurted out "Euhm, nothing I just have something". Silence. Here it was, that spark in his eyes that combined both seriousness and teasing. Harvey tilted his head and looked her straight in the eyes. Donna suddenly felt hot, and she could see Scottie's gaze staring at her. She prayed she wasn't blushing, why should she anyway? She was growing more impatient and snapped: "Is that a no? Can I go now?" Harvey wasn't going to let it slide that easily. A faint smile appeared on his face and his tone was teasing: "Donnaaa, do you have a date?" She didn't, but she really wanted to say yes, just for spite. Scottie jumped in and said: "God Harv, leave the woman alone". Is Scottie jealous? Donna wondered. Oh whatever, I just wanna leave, and drink. She smiled politely at Scottie and said: "I'm heading out. Have a nice evening" She rushed to her desk, took her purse and waited for the elevator. She thought she could feel Harvey's gaze staring at her through the glass wall of his office. The ting of the elevator cut her thoughts and she was leaving the building a minute later.
She had agreed to meet Rachel at Petit Prince, a nice restaurant/bar close to her house. She passed by her house, changed into non work clothes and quickly left. When she entered the restaurant, she spotted Rachel at the bar. Rachel smiled at Donna and waved. Donna quickly walked to her and gave her a hug. "Ughhh finally. Sorry if I kept you waiting, I was dying to get out of there". They ordered drinks and Rachel noticed Donna taking a strong "Easy there Donn, at this rate you'll be gone in half an hour max! So..How are things at the office?" Donna knew exactly what she meant by this question. Ever since Scottie came to Pearson Specter and was now officially dating Harvey, Rachel was tiptoeing around the question. Donna smiled at Rachel: "Good good". Rachel's phone buzzed and she opened it to see a text from Mike
"Rachel, Harvey asked me if you and Donna are out together. I told him I'd check and let him know. How do I answer that?"
Rachel smiled at Mike's sweetness, and Donna quickly said: "Hey dreamy girl, what does the puppy want?"Rachel quickly gave her phone to Donna. Donna stared at the screen. "Oh my god. Really Harvey? Really?!" But she wanted to smile. What is wrong with me?! Is he jealous? I fixed him with Scottie, I want him to be with her, everything's cool Donna. Keep it cool. Rachel quickly said: "Donna! Harvey's jealous. Can I tell Mike to say no? Pretty please? " Before Donna could answer her, Rachel sent Mike
"Tell him she isn't. Love you"
"Raaach! What did you doo?" She pleaded. "Oh nothing harmful" Rachel smiled cleverly. Donna wanted to avoid this subject so she asked her friend "Sooo, how are things with Mike? Did you start packing? God I'm going to die without you here". Rachel started explaining and telling Donna all the details about her flight, her relationship with Mike, and Donna was genuinely happy to see Rachel in control of every aspect of her life. These thoughts mixed with alcohol (She must've drank her third by now) made her think about Harvey. Why did he ask Mike? Maybe he's just being a good friend, after the whole Stephen situation. Rachel noticed Donna had phased out, and decided to ask her the question upfront: "Tell me Donna, how do you feel about Harvey and Scottie? Like really?" Donna was about to answer the same way she had before, but she caught Rachel's eyes pleading her to be honest with herself and with her. "Well, I don't know. I wanted them to be together, I helped him see how he feels" she answered, her voice shaky at the end of the sentence. "But?" Rachel encouraged. "But I'm not sure I'm happy he has any. Feelings I mean, for Scottie" She sighed. "I did the right thing" She concluded. Rachel was feeling bad for her friend. She deserved more. "You did. But for him, not necessarily for you" She decided to leave it here. She felt Donna didn't want to talk about that, and she wasn't going to push her to. "God Donna, that guy on the table next to the door can't keep his eyes off of you" Rachel shouted. Donna glanced at him. "Oh. Not bad". But she wasn't really enthusiastic. Two minutes later, Donna felt the alcohol completely kicking in. She knew she should stop drinking, and talking for a matter of fact. "Hey Rach, remember that time you asked me if Harvey and I ever..?" she asked. "Yeah. You said you never did. Because you can't go back" Rachel said matter-of-factly. "Well I lied"
Donna had no idea why she told Rachel that. No one knew but her and Harvey. She didn't want anyone to know. Yet here she was, telling her friend about it. "Nooooo! I knew it was not possible you hadn't! Tell me everything" Donna sighed and started telling her the whole story. How their relationship at the DA office was very flirty. How Harvey wanted something but she refused because she doesn't get involved with people she works with. How she quit when she found out Cameron was hiding evidence. How he followed. About that other time, and how it was the best sex she ever had.
"..and then he told me he didn't wanna lose me, that I should come work with him". Rachel's eyes were glowing with excitement. "And what did you say?!I mean obviously yes, you're here but how did you say it?" Donna quietly laughed and said: "I said I would on one condition. We never mention the night before.. and it can't happen again" Rachel was in shock. She sat there quietly. "What? Don't you have anything to say?" Donna asked. "Well now it makes sense" Rachel simply stated. Donna was clueless she looked at her friend: "What does?" Rachel took a deep breath and said
"Well, your whole relationship. You put a limit on your relationship; you don't want to get involved with people you work with. He respected that, he said it before; he can't be him without you. But you two obviously have more. So you have been dancing around that line for years and have silently agreed to not actually be in real relationships with other people. You never said it but come on Donn. You never go twice on a date with the same guy, he's always messing around with girls" she was talking so fast it was scaring Donna. "Stop stop. He is now, with Scottie" she stated. "Only because you wanted him to be! Donna, don't you realize what happened? When you went out with Stephen, I'm really sorry I'm bringing this up, he wasn't bothered because he was an enemy only. He thought you saw in Stephen something that made you want to break your rule for him. Something Harvey didn't have, and that drives him mad. And now you encourage him to be with Scottie, and I know you mean well but whatever he had deep down in him is now asleep because you made him believe it's not him you want to be with"
Donna was surprised to hear those words. She had refused to think like that, she was in denial. "I don't wanna be with him. Not like that. And come on, Harvey isn't one to follow rules. If he wanted something, he could've fought for me; he could've made me change my mind". Rachel sighed at her friend's response "He followed that one rule because it's you. I think you believe you don't have feelings for him, but maybe you do. I don't know Donn. I just want you to things through your eyes, your feelings, not his. Just for once" Donna answered her quietly: "I'm not ready to do that just yet".
Rachel smiled warmly at Donna. "Come on, let's go home"
They left the bar and shared a taxi. Donna said goodbye to Rachel and went up to her apartment, took of her heels, took a quick shower, and laid down on the bed. Everything Rachel said was now running in her mind. "I'm okay. I'm Donna." she quickly fell asleep.
Meanwhile, in Harvey's apartment
Harvey was sitting on the couch, sipping his usual whiskey. He was lost in thought when Scottie interrupted them " Come to bed Harv" she said. He looked at her and smiled faintly "I'll be there in a bit". He was thinking about Donna. Was she on a date? Oh she'll be fine, she's Donna. I'm just worried she'll get hurt again. I don't care if she finds someone who makes her happy..right?
"Is this about Donna?" Scottie snapped. "Do you care if she's on a date?"
Harvey raised his eyebrows at her and quickly said: "Nop" he walked to Scottie and gave her a big kiss. She jumped and crossed her legs around his waist. He carried her to bed.
The sun was coming up. Of course he cared, of course it's about Donna.