I need to stop starting these chapters with Harvey waking up.
This chapter wasn't too exciting for me to write.
Drama will pick up soon, I'm just trying to establish relationships for this story.
The next morning, Harvey woke up before his alarm went off. Fifteen minutes before. He figured there was no point in laying in bed for those next few minutes so he decided to get out of bed and start getting ready for work.
While he was getting ready, he thought about yesterday. One thing being how proud he was of himself that he was able to survive it without wanting to kill someone. But he couldn't stop thinking about Donna. What had been going on with her? Why is something like this bothering me in the first place? He shrugged it off after a while, remembering that if Donna had a dire problem, she'd tell him first...right?
Once he had most of the components of his suit on, he plopped himself on the couch and turned on the TV. It was pretty much a repeat of the night before. Nothing good on.
He flipped through some channels before stopping at the news.
Various highlights were given. Robbery at a local convenient store. Dead body found. Muggings in an alley. Harvey rolled his eyes. It's New York. What else is new?
He was about to turn off the TV when two very familiar names were said on screen. Joseph Dean and Andrew Monroe. The names that haunted Harvey ten years ago.
The names of the people that killed Jared.
Harvey turned up the volume and continued listening.
"...the two men were in prison for almost ten years for murder, when they filed an appeal and won. They are to be released this tomorrow afternoon."Their pictures were shown on screen. That gave Harvey all the confirmation he needed.
Those words rang in Harvey's mind for a while. He couldn't believe it. There was just no way.
His phone rang, telling him that Ray was already outside waiting for him. He shut off the TV and ran out the door.
"My office...now," Harvey said to Donna as he walked in.
Donna could already tell that this wasn't good. "Yes?" she tried asking innocently.
"You knew that Joseph and Andrew were being released, didn't you?"
She looked down at the ground. If she said no, she would have lied to him, and Harvey would see right through it. If she said yes, he'd still be mad, but hopefully he'd have to commend her for her honesty.
"Yes, I did," she said flat out. She figured she might as well get the apology out of the way, too. "And I'm sorry for not saying anything. I didn't know how to tell you."
Harvey gave an angry sigh. "Are you kidding me? Donna I deserved to know. Do you know what was going through my mind when you wouldn't tell me what was wrong? Donna, I was worried about you!"
Donna was shocked at everything Harvey had just said. Harvey was about to continue speaking, but decided against it. He didn't know what would leave his mouth next and he didn't want to regret it later.
They stood in an uncomfortable silence for a while. "H-Harvey. What-"
"Don't," Harvey interrupted.
Donna nodded slowly. Not to anyone in particular. "I'll take my leave, then."
Harvey watched her walk away. He sighed. Just yesterday Donna was giving him dessert and notes. Now, it'll probably be the cold shoulder. He'd be lucky if she gave him her signature look of disgust.
Donna sat at her desk and started typing. Her fingers angrily hitting the keyboard. Mike came around the corner. "Donna, are you okay?" He took in the distracted look on her face, the angry demeanor, and her occasionally glancing into Harvey's office.
"I'm fine, Mike." She looked up to him and smiled.
"What did Harvey do?" Wow, even the kid's able to read people like Harvey now!"He was pissed yesterday. This has something to do with it, right?"
Donna looked at him shocked. "It's okay. I messed up. He'll forgive me eventually." I hope.
Mike glanced into Harvey's office before looking back at Donna. "If you say so. But look, if there's any way I can help, just let me know." Donna nodded, and Mike made his way into Harvey's office.
"You better have the files for the Chang case ready," Harvey said, baseball in hand.
Mike watched as Harvey tossed the ball up and catch it repeatedly. There was blues music playing, and Mike knew that meant one thing. "Uh..yeah, they're right here," he said handing the files to him. "Wanna tell me what's going on?"
"No," Harvey said quickly. Mike looked around, rocking on his feet. Harvey looked up from his files. "Is there a reason you're still here?"
"She's really hurting out there," Mike said as he tilted his head toward Donna's direction.
Harvey watched as the red head worked on her computer. He noticed that she was working at a slower pace, and seemed to be getting distracted.
"Got any idea?" Mike asked, pulling Harvey out of his thoughts.
"Do you need something to do?" Harvey asked, trying to change the subject. Mike shook his head and walked out. He'd regret it if he had to face the wrath of Harvey. Mike knew one thing was for sure; the last time Harvey refused to speak to Donna, Jessica stepped in. And if that needed to be done again, Mike had no problem calling Jessica himself.
And call Jessica he did. A few hours later, Mike had spoken with Jessica, telling her a little bit of what he thought was going on. Once Jessica had finished listening, she went straight to Harvey's office.
"She was trying to protect you," Jessica said once she had entered Harvey's office.
Harvey was at his desk, reading over a few files. He laid them down on the desk and rolled his eyes. "I'm failing to see what you're talking about."
"Donna. She told me that Joseph and Andrew were released. Donna didn't know how to tell you."
"Is this gonna become a trend? You and Donna having secret meetings about me behind my back?" Harvey pretended to go back to reading his files.
"If that's what it takes, then yes." Harvey looked up at her, so Jessica continued talking. "We care about you, Harvey. She cares about you." There was a long silence in the room. "Fix it," Jessica said before walking out.
Harvey sighed. He dropped the files on his desk and called in Donna.
She slowly walked in. "Wanted to tell me I'm fired?" she asked, cocking her head.
"Why'd you do it, Donna?" They looked into each others eyes for a while. "And be honest. Why didn't you tell me about it?"
Donna was silent, thinking of a good enough reason. She finally decided to tell him the real one. "Because, Harvey. I didn't want to see you hurt, or worrying about anything. Harvey...I didn't know how to even tell you."
Harvey pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed. Wow she's good!Harvey had no idea how to respond to that. "Next time you and Jessica do something like this...at least have the decency to talk to me first."
"Is that all you have to say?"
"Yes."
"Okay, then. I'll keep that in mind," Donna said, making her way back to her desk.
Like I said, wasn't too exciting to write.
But I have 75% of this story planned out. And let me say, what I have is quite intense. SO IF YOU STAY PATIENT WITH ME, I WON'T DISAPPOINT. (Don't worry, hollowgirl15, Mike whump will come)
Drop a review before you leave, please.
Should this story include "Jared" flashbacks like the last story, or were you guys very annoyed by those? Let me know, because I'm still debating on that.