Chapter two *woop woop* Please review :)

(PS. Thank you to the kind person who told me bout the crazy glitch that happened with my previous chapter. I had no idea! I'm sorry for anyone who tried to read it before I fixed it...lol!)

Harvey starts off with small insignificant things, in the hopes of making Mike feel less alone. The constant note passing between he and Mike is increased, and the insults on said notes are dampened. Harvey ups the banter and popular culture references, and although Mike does not really seem to be in the right headspace to fully indulge in this, he appreciates it none the less. Harvey also has Mike complete his work in his office more often than usual. This means that he can keep an even closer eye on the kid, as well as keep the other associates away from him (it's no secret that they sometimes give him a hard time.)

While Harvey was quite subtle in his gestures, Donna was a little bit more excessive (she was Donna after all!) The thing that she was most worried about was the small amount that Mike was eating. Although she knew that Mike was not actively avoiding food, he did not seem to have much of an appetite lately. To try to combat this, Donna bought Mike and Harvey lunch when they were working in the office together, and she tried to schedule in Harvey's clients over lunch, so that they could meet at a restaurant. This meant that Mike was at least getting lunch most days, which was better than nothing.

Donna also made sure that Mike was getting enough sleep, or was at least at home early enough that a full night was available to him. She spoke to Louise - aka told him that Mike was a little unwell at the moment - and he 'agreed' to lay off him for a few days, as well as offering to disinfect the firm. Hopefully, with Harvey also lightening his load, Mike has no reason to pull any all nighters.

Although the pair were not 100% sure that their efforts were noticed, Harvey and Donna soon slipped into a routine of helping, observing, and reporting back to eachother and Rachael any and all things related to Mike. Considering the circumstances, the next few days went increasingly well, until a disheveled Mike nervously knocked on Harvey's office door one morning.

The knocking itself was really not a good sign "Mike never knocks" Harvey murmured to himself. To be frank, it was quite pointless knocking anyway when Harvey had both Donna's intercom, and a glass-walled office to tel him when someone was coming...Mike knows this.

Harvey put his pen down and leaned back into his chair, watching as Mike shuffled his way to the desk.

"Here are the files you wanted Harvey" Mike mumbled, practically throwing the files at the man. Mike swallowed, opening his mouth to say something, before apparently deciding against it, turning around, and walking towards the door.

"Mike?" Harvey questioned. This behaviour was beyond unusual, but before he could say anything more, Mike was talking again, this time with his back to Harvey.

"I need...Harvey, can I...may I...please have tomorrow off?" Mike stumbled, slowly turning around, but never looking the older lawyer in the eye. It was now Harvey's turn to swallow. His grandmothers death...it had hit the kid hard!

Harvey was happy to give him the day off, but he needed to know why. He cannot just go handing out days off for no reason whatsoever. Not only this, but they were meant to be watching the puppy. It would be hard to him if he is not at work. "Why, Mike?" Harvey asked.

"I have...uh...family stuff?" Mike muttered, incredibly unconvincingly. Harvey resisted the urge to roll his eyes. The kid was meant to be a lawyer and genius after all!

Despite the vague answer, Harvey managed to suddenly connect the dots. The grandmothers funeral, it must be tomorrow! He took a deep breath. Harvey was in no way an empathetic man - not even close - but the death of a close family member was something that he could relate to.

Harvey stood, as though trying to put the two on the same level, physically at least. He cleared his throat, no turning back now, he thought. "Mike, is your grandmothers funeral tomorrow?" Harvey asked. Mike looked up sharply as the words bounced around the now silent room.

'He knows' Mike suddenly realised.

His thoughts were cut short as Harvey gathered his things and spoke to Donna through the intercom, "Donna, call Ray and clear my afternoon. Mike is in need of a new suit."

If it were any other day, Mike would have smiled as he followed Harvey out of the glass door.

So, what do you think? Chapter 3 coming soon :)