"So, how did Harvey propose?" Rachel took Donna's hand and looked closely at her new Tiffany 2.5 caret emerald-cut diamond on a bead-set diamonds band.

"We just finished having sex in his bed when he asked me to marry him." Rachel made a disgusted face. Donna shrugged, "you asked." Donna rented out her apartment on the Upper West Side and moved into Harvey's condo a few days after Judge Murray approved of the divorce within a matter of days (thanks to Harvey). Donna immediately started redecorating and rearranging furniture in their condo and they were both finally comfortable and truly happy. It only took them sixteen years to get things to the way it should've been all along – them living together, in love and happy.

"We know how much sex you two have, there's no need to tell me. Was it romantic?"

"Well, we had a romantic dinner at an Italian restaurant, then had ice-cream and walked home together. I think he was about to ask me, but my hormones were in overdrive and we ended up rolling in bed. I was going to get up and shower, when he told me to stay in bed. He looked for his pants and pulled out the Tiffany's box and proposed on one bent knee on the side of the bed. His speech was so sweet."

"What did he say?" Rachel was eager to hear what Harvey said to her, knowing fully well that Harvey was never known to be emotional or talk about his feelings.

"I'm not telling you. That's between Harvey and I." Donna winked. That night, Donna asked Rachel to be her maid of honour (which Rachel graciously accepted) and drank the night away; while at the condo, Mike and Harvey were drinking scotch together, after Harvey informed Mike of he and Donna's engagement and asked him to be his best man.

Everything was finally coming together.

Donna spent all of April and May filling in as Harvey's secretary while Bertha was on leave – she had forgotten how time-consuming and exhausting working in corporate law could be, but it was enjoyable. She was happy that Harvey asked for her to come back, and she was more than just being his secretary; she was a junior associate partnering with Rachel on many of her cases. The senior partners (including Harvey and Louis) were a little surprised with how knowledgeable and experienced Donna was with working in corporate law; but Donna took over the role as Head of the HR Department at the firm and it was more than enough to fill her days at the Firm while still being on Broadway.

"Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong

Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast"

"I will never get tired of hearing you sing." Donna jumped and dropped her papers on the floor hearing the voice interrupting her bubble.

"Harvey! You scared the shit out of me." Donna scolded and bent down to pick up her papers. Harvey chuckled and walked over to help Donna pick up her work.

"Sorry, but you had to know how much I love hearing you sing." Harvey said sheepishly. Donna held the files in her arm and lent over to kiss Harvey.

"I'm Donna, Harvey. I know everything, but keep the compliments coming." Donna said cheekily and went back to work. Harvey was about to leave Donna to her work, when she called him over.

"So, next month are the Tony Awards, and I don't have a date." Donna said coyly. Harvey looked at with interest.

"Are you asking me to be your date?" Harvey pointed at himself.

"I know musicals and the theatre can be boring for you, and it's going to be a long night of awards, speeches and musicals – "

"I would love to be your date." Harvey interrupted. Donna immediately beamed a smile his way.

"Good."

"Do you have a dress yet?"

"The one you bought for me last week. Rachel and I picked it out when we were having an extended lunch break." Harvey was confused. He didn't remember ever going dress shopping with Donna especially for the Tony Awards. Donna giggled at his confused face, then he finally figured it out.

"You mean you used my personal card to pay for it."

"Same thing." Donna waved off.

The weeks leading up to the Tony Awards were hectic for Donna – she spent a whole day out filming Carpool Karaoke with James Corden who was hosting the Tony Awards for a third time and some other Broadway stars. She was rehearsing with the cast of Les Miserables for their performance for the award show, and working at Specter and Litt.

The day came that Donna had always dreamed of – being at the Tony Awards was really a dream come true. Being nominated for her performance was a bonus, but she glad to among the people that she admired since she fell in love with theatre. The week of the Tony was spent rehearsing for the final show – Donna would arrive home at night exhausted, but Harvey was always there to greet her, make her a late-night snack and sleep right next to her.

Donna was at the condo with her make-up artist, hairstylist and Layla - part-time agent/assistant/publicist who were taking photos and videos for her social media pages and to keep, seeing her hands were full. Donna loved being pampered and dressed up for special events, even for work events – it was one of her favourite things to do aside from shopping on Fifth Avenue. She looked at the time and Harvey hadn't come home yet. She rolled her eyes and laughed. Ray knocked on the door and was let in by Layla.

"Ms Paulsen, you look stunning. Mr Specter is a very lucky man." Ray said charmingly.

"Why thank you Ray, you are far too kind. Can you please not call me Ms Paulsen, it's either Donna or Mrs Specter." Donna winked at him. Ray nodded and smiled. Layla zipped the back of her gown and helped put on her jewellery and accessories while her make-up and hair was being finished. Donna had very natural make-up on, and her hair was done in loose curls. Rachel and Donna spent four hours on an extended lunch break trying to find a dress. They went from Fifth Avenue to Madison Avenue. From the moment, she stepped into the Oscar de La Renta store, she spotted several dresses that she loved. It wasn't till she tried on the last dress that she and Rachel thought was perfect for her.

"Rachel, what do you think?" Donna stepped out of the dressing room and stood in front of Rachel. Rachel stood up and smiled.

"Donna, it's perfect. This is the one." They walked up to the mirror – the gown was made from silk-faille with gold threading and sequin embroidery. The top exposed her arms and a tasteful amount of cleavage (not too much, not too little), and the skirt was dramatically volumed. The high-low hem showed off her shoes, which Donna loved.

"How much is it?" Donna turned to asked the sales assistant.

"Thirteen hundred and nine ninety." Donna and Rachel's eyes almost popped out hearing the price. Rachel quickly looked for the price tag.

"She's right. This gown is worth two months' rent on the Upper East Side, Donna."

"But, this is beautiful, and it's the Tony Awards." Donna whined. The two women stood at the mirror looking at the dress.

"You know, I'm sure Harvey would be more than happy to pay or such a special dress." Donna turned to look at Rachel who was grinning like a cat.

"I like the way you think." Donna said slyly, "we'll take the dress." She said the assistant.

Ray and Layla helped Donna out of the condo and into the Lexus, where they had to go and pick up Harvey from the firm then meet Layla on the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall.

"Ray, what are the chances Harvey forgot about tonight?" Donna mused without looking up from her phone, posting images from today on her Instagram page. Ray looked at Donna through the rear-view mirror.

"I highly doubt that Donna. Who could forget tonight's event, or even you?" Donna looked up and grinned.

"You're right, who could ever forget about me?" Ray stopped in front of the firm and helped Donna out of the car and told her that he would wait for them in the car. Donna walked into the building with her head held high knowing that people around her were looking at her in the stunning gown.

"Ms Paulsen, you look beautiful."

"Thank you, Larry." Donna walked past the security guard who helped her into the elevator. When she arrived to the fiftieth floor, she got out and greeted those who walked past, and responded in a very Donna-like manner to the compliments she was receiving. She stepped into Harvey's office and narrowed her eyes at his dishevelled look.

"Harvey, honey - why is your suit still laid out on your leather sofa and untouched? Did I get dressed for the Tony's without having a date?" Harvey's head shot up hearing his fiancée's voice. He was about to muster up a reason, but he froze seeing the beauty standing in front of him.

"Donna…" He stuttered and stood up slowly, "you look…" Harvey couldn't find the words describe how beautiful she was – beautiful seemed not enough.

"I know." Donna smirked then walked over to the suit and hold it up, "is Mike still here?" Harvey nodded.

"MIKE!" Harvey jumped startled by Donna's sudden shouting. Within seconds, Mike showed up to the door breathing heavily.

"What!? What's happened!?" Mike bombarded them with questions.

"Can you help Harvey get into his tuxedo? I would help, but I don't want to ruin my dress." Mike nodded and reached over to kiss Donna on the cheek and compliment her.

"I'm sorry, Donna. The Duncan case is doing my head in – this guy has so many enemies."

"Oh, you mean more than you?" Donna teased. Harvey rolled his eyes as he started undressing and putting on his new Tom Ford Windsor Base Peak-Lapel Black Tuxedo.

"Jesus Harvey, how much did this suit cost?" Mike looked closely at the tuxedo jacket while Harvey quickly put his suit pants on without him looking.

"More than you would ever spend on your suits." Donna said nonchalantly. Donna thanked Mike for his help and left them alone to finish getting Harvey ready. Donna grabbed his bow-tie and put it together around Harvey's neck. He could feel his lips ghosting along her jawline, and she could feel her cheeks heating up.

"Is it just me or has your sexual wiles been in overdrive lately?" Harvey joked. Donna slapped his shoulder playfully and used her palm to smooth out his gelled hair, like she did all those years ago in his office before he left the office to meet a client.

"Now, we better go because we are going to be late!" Harvey pulled a moving Donna towards him and planted a big kiss on his lips. He hummed in delight.

"I've been wanting to do that all day." Donna sighed dreamily and held his hand as he got his phone, wallet and keys from his desk then they made their way down to the car. On the way over to Radio City Music Hall, Donna got texts from her friends and family wishing her good luck for the award show, and took a photo with Harvey.

"Thank you for being my date Harvey." Donna said sweetly, grasping onto Harvey's hand.

"You don't need to thank me Donna. I told you that I would be support you all the way, this was the least I could do. Besides, it'll be fun." Harvey kissed Donna's cheek.

"I know you would have better things going on tonight then coming to a three-hour award show."

"The only thing I got going on tonight is you." Those familiar words flooded back into Donna's mind and it made her heart flutter.

"Well, then you would like to know that many people are excited to see you again and meet you for the first time. At the pre-Tony awards party, my old and new cast as well were asking about you, and many of my Broadway friends want to meet the man behind the woman." The car came to a stop and Ray walked around to open the door for them.

"Of course, they did, baby. Who could deny meeting a handsome man like me?" Harvey said cockily and stepped out of the car putting his hand out to help Donna out of the car. Donna giggled and put her hand in Harvey's and stepped out of the car. Layla raced over and started scolding them for being late, and pushed them onto the red carpet where photographers and fans were taking photos and looking for autographs.

Instead of going straight onto the red carpet, she walked over to where the fans were and started taking pictures with them, signing autographs and chatting with them. Harvey watched on proudly as he knew how much Donna appreciated her fans because she had been in their position many times. Harvey shook hands with some familiar faces and made small talk until Donna returned to his side and took their place on the red carpet posing together, and Harvey stepping aside so Donna could be taken on her own. They skipped all the interviews and walked into the theatre to find their seats with 80% of the seats already filled.

"Are you presenting tonight?" Harvey was being dragged along by Donna towards their seats that was on the right side of the theatre in the middle. Their seats are at the ends of the twentieth row.

"Yes I am. After the opening and first award, I have to go backstage to get ready to perform. I'm presenting with Sean Hayes after the performance as well, and then I am all yours for the night." Donna winked. Luckily for Harvey, they were seated around Donna's former cast mates and friends of Donna that he had met at several dinners and parties that they had appeared at together.

With James Corden hosting, the opening to the award show was entertaining, funny and full of brilliant musicals. Harvey was actually enjoying his time so far at an award show, but it was only the beginning. Cameras were circulating around them so Donna squeezed his hand when she felt Harvey tense up.

"I have to go backstage now. Relax, okay? You're among the best people and cameras may be on you. Just smile." Donna whispered and gave Harvey a peck before making her way to backstage to change into her Eponine costume. The Green Room was frantic with performers, presenters and the crew running around back and forth to make sure that everything was running smoothly.

"…please welcome Tony-nominated actress Donna Paulsen who will perform On My Own followed by the Tony-nominated Les Miserables company to perform One Day More." Donna was in position waiting for the spotlight to land on her. She could hear the clapping and cheers from the audience and took a deep breath waiting for the music to beginning.

Harvey sat back and watched Donna perform her solo beautifully and again, brought the house down her rendition of On My Own causing emotions to stir. He never knew how musicals could have such an effect on his emotions – maybe it was Donna, or the song, or maybe the context of the song that was a clear reflection on his life and what happened between he, Donna and Scottie. The audience cheered and applauded the cast of Les Miserables for their outstanding rendition of One Day More, and Harvey was glad to be in the theatre to watch her perform Eponine so strongly for the last time.

Donna was on a high when she went back to green room, cheering with the Les Miserables cast and thanked everyone who were congratulating them on their performance. She was whisked away back to the dressing room to change back into her dress, her hair was being redone and make-up was being touched-up. Once she was done, she went to the side of the stage where she met Sean Hayes who became her first friend when she emerged onto the Broadway scene – he was hilarious and they were doing a little comedy skit.

"Please welcome Tony-nominated actor Sean Hayes and recently casted in the Beauty and the Beast musical revival appearing on Broadway later this year, and a Tony-nominee tonight Donna Paulsen." The voiceover announced them out and Sean Hayes walked out with Donna on his arms and stood in front of the microphone.

"Good evening, everyone." Sean turned to look at Donna who was smiling out at the audience, "Donna, can I just say, your debut on Broadway has been phenomenal and your performance earlier was brilliant." Sean clapped joined by the audience.

"Oh, thank you so much Sean. It's really been a dream come true and I just wanted to thank everyone from the American Theatre Wing to the broader Broadway community for welcoming me with such open arms." Donna smiled out in the audience.

"Can I also say, the way you respond to mean tweets is the best thing ever – you're so witty and funny. If any of you have twitter, make sure you follow Donna – you will not be disappointed." Donna laughed, "can you please have a comeback for me?"

"Sure, hit me with something." Donna challenged. She could hear laughter from the audience, easing her nerves.

"Okay, this is a question. Donna, do you even remember your lines? I couldn't even hear you clearly when you were singing." Donna thought about it for a second before remembering coming up with a response that she said to Harvey years ago.

"I'm sorry I don't have a photographic memory because my brain is too busy being awesome." Harvey, back at his seat chuckled remembering that moment in his office when he was an associate at the firm.

"See, hilarious. You are awesome with the comebacks."

"Yeah, well I'm not apologising for who I am." Donna smirked hearing the giggles and chuckles from the audience. Sean and Donna proceeded to present the Tony Award and waited for the speech to end before heading backstage quickly then returning to her seat beside Harvey.

"You were great up there." Harvey squeezed her hand gently as she got comfortable in her seat again. Harvey's phone buzzed in his pocket and pulled it out to check who had messaged him. He grinned and showed Donna – it was a photo of Mike eating take-out with Rachel, Louis and Katrina in front of the television watching the award show with the captions 'Mike got bored and ordered more take-out.' Donna giggled.

The moment came with Nathan Lane – a two-time Tony Award winner coming on stage doing a couple jokes before introducing the nominees for best featured actress in a musical. When the camera came onto Donna, she looked at Harvey and grinned while everyone around her clapped. Anyone watching them or seeing them on screen could tell how in love they were just by the looks and touches throughout the night.

"And the American Theatre Wing's Tony Award goes to…" Harvey squeezed Donna's hand tightly as Nathan Lane opened the envelope.

"Donna Paulsen, Les Miserables." Donna was pulled up by Harvey while everyone was clapping around her. She lent in and was kissed on the cheek by Harvey, then walked towards the stage stopping at times to be hugged by some of her cast mates that were seated closer to the front. There members of the audience aside from her friends and cast mates on their feet applauding her. She walked up the stage squeezing her eyes and repeating 'Oh my God' several times. She walked up and was handed her Tony award and winner's card by Nathan and he said his congratulations and hugged her. She walked up to the microphone trying to control her emotions and shaking nervously.

"Ooooh shiiiiiiit…" was the first thing Donna could muster out, despite knowing very well that she would get bleeped out but the audience were laughing, clapping and cheering. Donna took a deep breath before quickly apologising (not really meaning it) for swearing, then proceeded to thank her cast members, the crew, and the directors and producers for making her dreams come true at the over forty and for believing in her. She quickly thanked her family and friends back in Connecticut, then focused on the most important people in her lives.

"…lastly, there are some people that I want to thank that mean the world to me. To everyone at Spector and Litt, thank you so much for your love and support, and to Mike and Rachel – you two mean the absolute world to me and have supported me through thick and thin, no matter the time and distance that separate with us. You guys are family to me and part of the reason that I made it to Broadway. And finally, I want to thank my fiancée." The camera was on Harvey, but he completely ignored it, paying close attention to Donna's words that's the reason for his signature Spector smile stretched across his face.

"After going on sixteen years together, you are still my rock, number one supporter and best friend. Without you, my dreams would never have come true. This award is for all those in between cases, lunch breaks and late night where you helped read lines with me, and your constant belief in me keeps me going every day. I love you so much…" The music started playing indicating that she had to wrap up her thank you speech.

"And Harvey, we should consider eloping in a couple days because baby, you're about to be a father in nine months. I'm seven weeks pregnant. Thank you so much for this award! Thank you." The audience clapped and cheered loudly, with some women cried out in surprise. Harvey was shocked and was clapped on the shoulder and shaken by the people sitting around him. He grinned and thanked everyone for their congratulations. People knew that he was absolutely surprised and unknown about Donna's pregnancy. It was the best thing ever. Donna was backstage hugging people and being congratulated for her award and now her pregnancy and she was taking photos with various people. She made her way back out towards her seat when she was stopped by James.

"Congratulations Donna! What a way to announce a pregnancy other than doing it on the live TV after winning an award." James spoke into the handheld microphone clapping with the audience. Donna pointed at some of the famous people she knew and waved at them and mouthed words.

"Thank you, James…well, I am Donna, and I am awesome."

"Now, a little birdie told me that we have something in common – boybands." Donna dropped her jaw smiling and looked at James.

"Who told you that?! I'm pretty sure we did not rehearse anything boyband related." James laughed.

"Oh, I know, and it was your Les Miserables cast. Who's your favourite boyband?"

"Backstreet Boys, hands down." Donna said without hesitation met with cheers from some of the audience

"Oh my gosh, me too." James said excitedly, and the opening to 'All I Have To Give' started playing, "I think you know this song, if anyone knows this song, feel free to join in."

"I don't know what he does to make you cry
But I'll be there to make you smile
I don't have a fancy car
To get to you I'd walk a thousand miles
I don't care if he buys you nice things
Does his gifts come from the heart, I don't know
But if you were my girl
I'd make it so we'd never be apart

But my love is all I have to give
Without you I don't think I can live
I wish I could give the world to you
But love is all I have to give"

"Donna Paulsen, ladies and gentlemen!" He said into the microphone hugging her before letting her to go back to her seat. She gave her Tony for her cast mates to touch and take photos with. She looked at Harvey who was still smiling.

"So, that's why you've been so hormonal lately." Harvey smirked. Donna nodded. Harvey pulled her in close to his chest and kissed her sweetly.

"I'm going to be a father." He whispered excitedly.

"We're having a baby." Donna said wiping away her tear from the corner of her eye.

"You're a Tony-winner." He said in awe.

"You bet your goddamn ass I am." Donna kissed his lips chastely. They enjoyed the rest of their night, with Les Miserables winning best revival of a musical. When the awards show wrapped up, they went to the after-party, took tons of photos, Harvey drank and they partied the night away.

At the stroke of midnight, they left the party and went back to the condo where Donna was exhausted. She loved her gown too much to take it off, so she removed her make-up and did her nightly facial skin care in her gown carefully to avoid water splashing. When she finished, she walked out of their ensuite towards Harvey who was unlacing his shoes and slid his feet out. He stood up in front of Donna with is jacket off and bowtie undone.

"Did you have fun tonight?" Donna asked quietly as she slowly unbuttoned his shirt.

"Surprisingly I did. Some introductions to certain categories was a bit boring and long, but other than that it was thoroughly interesting."

"Well, I'm very pleased to hear that. So, shall we elope?" Harvey's hand wandered to the back of her gown and slowly slid the zip down and pecked her lips.

"We can on the weekend have a small ceremony at City Hall if you like, but don't you want to have your family and whole big reception?" Donna stepped out of the gown and gently picked it up to place it on the chair by the window.

"Well, I want to get married before I become the size of a beached whale. Oh! I have an idea." Donna walked over to Harvey and straddled his hips pulling off his shirt leaving him shirtless.

"Oh, and what is it?" Harvey looked at his fiancé with lust-filled eyes. Donna pushed him down onto the bed and lent close to him.

"My family, your family and our closest friends in Hawaii where we can get married. Everyone gets a wedding and a free holiday."

"I like the sound of that, now I would like to make love to a Tony-winner now."

And he did just that for the whole night and they slept peacefully looking forward to their future.