This is my first attempt at fan-fiction. I confess that this show has bitten hard and refuses to let go. I hope it's alright.

I own none of the characters. They belong to the wonderful people at USA.

Shenan and Drennis are mine and therefore, I can do whatever I want to them.

Please someone let me know what you think of this... If I should continue or not.

This is written as a prompt for Suitsmeme on LJ. You should really check it out!

What Does It Take To Open Your Eyes

Chapter 1

Jessica Pearson was having a terrible week. First, one of her senior partners had lost his fifth pro bono case in the last two months, one which should have been a very easy win. Then, two clients had called her explaining that they were moving to another firm, which after careful digging revealed to be Luis's fault. Then, a billionaire client had called in a panic demanding that someone be sent to Chicago indefinitely, until a scandal with his son's nurse was cleared to his satisfaction, Harvey had been her only option since he had no open cases at that moment. Now, she was waist deep in a massive malpractice lawsuit, which, Jessica knew would take the entire firm to win.

With a small scowl, she pressed the button for her secretary with more force than necessary. "Annette? I need all the partners in conference room B in ten minutes."

The meeting was brief and concise. It only took fifteen minutes for Jessica to explain that until they were prepared to go to court for the malpractice lawsuit the entire firm was on lock down. No one went home, no one took vacation, and all other cases, were to be handled by Anderson and two associates of his choice. No one argued with Jessica when she was in this kind of mood.

When the meeting was over, the senior partners all scattering to their offices and snapping orders to their secretaries, junior partners gathering files and Luis gleefully delivering the news to the associates, Jessica called Harvey to find out when he would be back.

"Jessica! It's always a pleasure to hear your voice." Her newest senior partner sounded far to happy for her present mood.

"Not now, Harvey. When will you be back?" She adjusted her grip on the phone as she walked back to her office.

"Probably not for another three days. Johnson dumped quite a mess in my lap. Do you miss me already?"

"If anyone misses you around here it's Donna. I need you back for a case. Patriot Medical Center is being sued for malpractice. Since they exclusively work on soldiers, I have both Army investigators and opposing council breathing down my neck."

"Who's representing?" Harvey's tone changed into his business one, cool and professional.

"Parker and Donaldson. They're ruthless, and they have a good case." Jessica nodded to Annette, as she walked into her office, settling down in her chair.

"I'll do everything I can to get back as soon as possible Jessica."

"Good. When you do get here, come straight to the office. Everyone is working on this except Anderson, he's handling anything upcoming for the week. I've already told everyone that no one leaves until we are prepared."

There was a commotion on the other side of the line. Jessica couldn't make out anything particular but she could hear the frown when Harvey spoke again. "That bad, hmm? Alright, I'll call you when I'm on my way back." He then abruptly hung up, although, that was a fairly common Harvey thing to do, not that it happened to Jessica often.

Placing her cell on her desk, the managing partner sighed once before picking up the next file.

"Donna, have you seen Ross?" Luis loomed over her, trying to be intimidating but failing.

"No." The redhead continued rapidly clicking at her computer

"Donna.." The oily man practically whined, "I need him to go over this paperwork for Jessica. I haven't seen him at all today."

"I'm not his keeper, Luis. All I know is Harvey gave him a day off when he left, and I haven't seen him since." It was quite plain that Donna was annoyed. It had been nearly a full week since her boss left to meet with the client in Chicago and he couldn't get back fast enough for Donna. Luis had been sniffing around more than usual, and was always, always, asking her where Mike was. Jessica had announced to the entire firm two days ago that no one would be allowed to go home. She was tired, grouchy and very annoyed.

"I was simply asking..."

"Luis! Why are you bothering Donna?" Harvey chose that moment to turn a corner and announce his return.

"Harvey.." Luis' tone grew cool. "Glad to see that you've finally decided to join us."

"Why Luis, I had no idea that you would miss me so much. I thought that only your sister was that fond of me." Harvey smirked at the dark look the older man shot him.

"Oh yes, very funny. You know I only have a brother."

"That's what makes it funny." The taller man turned to Donna, who was hiding a smirk. "Donna, any updates?" Harvey ignored Luis' slinking away while Donna explained what he had missed.

The rest of the day was a blur for Harvey. A meeting with Jessica, then another with two of the senior partners, a quick meal delivered from his favorite cafe, courtesy of Donna, then several hours of catching up on the case so far. The next thing the best closer in the city knew was that it was three AM and it was oddly silent in his office. Rolling his shoulders several times to relieve a kink in his neck, Harvey looked around. Everything appeared in perfect order, which was how he preferred it, yet, something seemed... off. It took a moment for Harvey to realize what was missing, or rather who. It dawned on him then, that he hadn't seen Mike since he got back. Assuming that Jessica or one of the other partners had him working on the case, Harvey dismissed it. Eventually the kid would show up and then Harvey would gleefully ream him for something, he wasn't sure what yet, but something. The thought made him smile slightly, Mike was so much fun to tease. Shaking his head slightly, he returned his focus to the files.

Another day slipped by, much like the ones before it. Luis was all over the associates, using every dirty trick that he knew, and there were many, to keep them working. The associates were working in shifts, taking small breaks for naps and food so that they didn't drop there they sat. Jessica seemed to be everywhere, with new orders or information, leaving twice with various partners in tow to meet with the opposing lawyers.

Donna was swamped. She had gotten the duty of fielding all calls that came to the office, which she did not enjoy. So when a cup of hot coffee, just the way she liked it, with cream and three sugars, appeared in her line of vision, she grabbed it like a lifeline, nearly spilling it in her hurry. "Oh god!"

A chuckle. "Glad you're enjoying it." Rachel's voice sounded just as tired as Donna felt. "I don't think I've ever been so tired."

The redhead agreed wholeheartedly. Donna liked Rachel, the paralegal took absolutely no grief from anyone, and was always willing to trade complaints with Donna over lunch or coffee. "How are things for you?"

"Horrid." Came the dry reply. "Every couple of minutes someone needs something looked up, and of course no one has any manners when they ask." Rachel took a sip of her own coffee and glanced into Harvey's empty office. "He back yet?"

"Yes, thank god. I was about to murder Luis." Donna chuckled. "He's meeting with Jessica. I think this is almost over."

"I can't wait to see my apartment again." Rachel groaned at the thought. "Hey, have you seen Mike? He hasn't come by even once this whole time." The paralegal sounded slightly worried.

"No, should that worry me?"

The brunette rolled her eyes. "Not you, me. I'm just surprised, I was sure he would try and convince me to let him sleep in a corner of my office at least once."

"I'm sure he's around somewhere." Donna waved a hand. "He's probably buried in files like everyone else. But, because I like you, I'll send him your way when I see him."

"Thanks. Good luck with that." Rachel gestured to the phone that chose that moment to ring, before sauntering toward her office.

Donna frowned but reached for the phone.

Harvey Specter was in a bad mood. The case had stalled and the staff were all on their last legs. Jessica was getting more frustrated with every wall the opposition threw up, while Luis was even more annoying than usual. And Harvey could not find Mike Ross.

That was the real problem with his day, was the absence of his associate. He had been over nearly everything that Jessica had given him and he was fairly sure that he had a plan of action, but he wanted Mike, with his detail oriented mind, to go over some things to make sure there was nothing that could blindside him. He had spent the last two hours looking all over for the genius with no success. He wasn't in his cubical, in the file room, or with any of the partners, and Harvey was getting angry. Oh he was sure that Mike wasn't avoiding him, the kid wasn't that stupid, but he at least felt that he should be able to find him.

A small part of Harvey, very small, was slightly worried. It wasn't like Mike to abruptly vanish when there was work to do. He knew how often the kid worked all night just to make sure that Harvey had whatever he needed to win his cases. The senior partner had been overly surprised when he arrived at his office one morning and found all the paperwork for a case a week before he needed it. Harvey knew that he was hard on Mike, even more so than he would be on a normal associate, but he also knew that it was nothing Mike couldn't handle. Harvey would deny it to his own mother, but he liked the kid. Despite, the whole mess with Trevor, and the fact that Mike was half paranoid, there was something endearing about him.

Firmly pushing all those thoughts out of his mind, Harvey walked to Donna's desk. The redhead was busy on the phone, but shoved half a dozen messages into his hands before making a shooing motion with her hand. Grinning, Harvey continued on into his office, looking over the papers. Three were from clients, nothing that required immediate attention. One was from a restaurant, confirming the change in his reservation, but the last two were odd. One was from a woman named Shenan, who according to the note had called five times in the last two hours, leaving a number and the message to call her as soon as possible it was an emergency. The other was the exact same number and message but from a man named Drennis, he had called six times.

Just as Harvey was about to go ask Donna for more information, she buzzed him on the intercom. "Harvey... I think you want to take this one."

Sitting down in his overly comfortable chair, the man frowned, picking up the phone and answering smoothly. "Yes, this is Harvey Specter."

"Mr. Specter?" the voice on the other line was obviously elderly, but not fragile. "This is Katherine Ross, Michael Ross' grandmother."

Harvey looked toward Donna, confused, when the redhead motioned to the phone. "Yes, Mrs. Ross, how can I help you?"

"I want to know where my grandson is."