Jules gets off of the elevator and takes in the sign, "Pearson Specter Litt." She walks through the office as if she knows her way like a frequent flyer. The truth is that she has not set foot in this place for years but a visit to an old friend is long past due. She is hoping that given the hour, Donna will be free. She rounds the corner running into Harvey in the hall.
"Dr. Bond, what a surprise." Harvey instantly recognizes her and wonders why she is here. "What did Conrad do now?" Jules smiles at him and exchanges a greeting. "Actually, I'm here for Donna." As the words leave Jules' lips, she hears a familiar voice.
"You said you 'n' me was gonna get out of town and for once just really let our hair down." Donna is walking up behind Jules. Without turning around, Jules answers her.
"Well darlin', look out 'cause my hair is comin' down!" Jules' southern accent is dead on as she whips around towards Donna. They grab each other up in a hug like long lost sorority girls.
"I take it that you two know each other." Harvey is curious as to this connection. Donna gives him a wicked little smile. "Harvey Specter, Ruby Bond."
"We had the pleasure of meeting at Conrad Doyle's. How do you and Louise here know each other Thelma?"
"Donna and I go way back. Longer than I truly care to admit." Jules surveys Harvey closely in the daylight. She has heard so much about him over the years that it is curious to put a face to the stories. He is truly as handsome as Donna has always bragged. Harvey observes the interaction between Ruby and Donna, everyone has a story, he laughs to himself as he departs, with that pair, its likely one hell of an interesting story.
"What are you doing here? When did you get back into town?" Donna guides Jules into the conference room for a bit of privacy and away from Harvey's prying ears.
"Been back a while but it's been crazy with the clientele. You up for martinis and unadulterated bitching about our love lives?" Donna's face lights up at the prospect. It is already 6pm and anything else today can certainly be tabled until tomorrow.
"You buying… you know I'm only a legal secretary?"
"In Christian Louboutins… besides last time I saw you weren't you an acrobat?"
"Details." Donna waves her hand at Jules. "Grab your purse; I'll buy on the condition that I get to be the acrobat this time."
"Deal. Keens, I could really get lost in a steak and whiskey tonight… plus." Jules finishes the statement. "Keens… may the testosterone be with you. I'm in."
Donna grabs her purse as Harvey heads out of his office. She bids Harvey good night as she joins Jules at the door. Louis is waiting for the elevator as they approach, he holds the door for them. "Dr. Bond, what a pleasant surprise. I see a girls night is about to manifest." He motions to the rather lethal combination of women that stands before him.
"We are heading to Keens for a prime rib fueled therapy session Would you like to join us?" Donna looks towards Jules for a moment for approval. Jules nods in affirmation. She has told Jules of Louis' woes in the area of romance as of late and the more the merrier. She knows of Donna's affection for Louis.
Louis pauses for a moment a little surprised by the invitation. "You know… I'd love to. Shall we ladies?"
The trio head out into the night and downtown taking the car that Jules had waiting.
The trio is gathered around the table littered with plates and glasses well into conversation. Louis can't remember the last time he had an evening this delightful. Donna is the one who introduced him to Jules during the rather paranoid period he had after his heart attack. Jules handled him with the kindness of a true friend. He knows that she did it out of friendship for Donna but she didn't have to be so kind. She took his calls at hours that vampires could not keep and he will never forget that.
From their conversation, they learn that Jules had been away traveling with one of her clients. Jules shares the stories of being on the road with the band that had paid her an ungodly sum of money to be at their beck and call.
Donna is thrilled that Jules is back in town. After Stephen and the aftermath of the battles royale at the firm, she can certainly use her partner in crime back in her life and back in New York.
After dropping Louis off at his brownstone, Jules and Donna head towards Donna's apartment. As the car stops at her address Donna turns towards Jules. "I'm really glad you're back, Jules." She moves to gracefully exit the car. "Remember you said that when we are asking Harvey for bail money." Jules gives her a smile and a wink. Donna laughs as the driver closes the door.