Chapter 7

Mike and Jessica were both neck deep in paperwork. This was a sensitive case and required Jessica to keep a tight hold on who accessed the information. Mike even had to sign an NDA before he was allowed to work on the case.

Since Mike was exclusively working with Jessica for the duration of the case, he only met with Harvey during lunch time, unless of course Harvey had a meeting. Rachel was busy juggling work and school that the only time they spent together was at dinner. Mike would either order in or cook something quick for the both of them. Then they would spend some quality time together and then fall asleep together.

Harvey had a little bit of trouble adapting to this change. He considered Mike to be his right hand, his friend and his brother all rolled into one. It also didn't help that he had to all his legwork by himself now.

Mostly, Harvey was puzzled. He thought his associate would come crying to him any day, but two weeks into the assignment and nothing. In fact, he'd heard from the office gossip that Mike and Jessica were getting along famously. Donna even commented on how much 'healthier' Mike looked. He and Jessica had been spending their lunch times together. The lunch times that Harvey had been spending taking care of clients and their petty issues.

Harvey was just a little bit concerned that he was being replaced as Mike's mentor by Jessica. He had many romantic relationships, even his ongoing flirtation with Donna hadn't given him purpose. The absolute faith Mike had in Harvey's mentoring abilities made him want to become a better person. He wouldn't ever say this out loud but Harvey loved Mike more than his own brother Marcus. Sometimes he felt he wold be an awesome father someday just with the way he dealt with Mike.

Harvey felt an inkling of brewing jealousy as he watched Jessica explain something to Mike, and Mike arguing back. He even caught a glimmer of pride in Jessica's eyes as she conceded to whatever point Mike was making. He stepped into Jessica's office, without knocking, and saw Mike look up at him from his spot on the couch with curiosity.

"The Benson Acquisition case was dealt with this morning. They decided to keep our services on retainer." Harvey placed a folder with some relevant documents on her desk.

Jessica smiled "Thank you Harvey. I believe you have another merger heading your way, you may use any associates you need from the bullpen." Jessica of course knew which associate Harvey wanted, she wasn't about make his life any easier. Plus, she was really starting to like Mike. She could see why Harvey had bonded with Mike so quickly.

Harvey smirked "Would you like to join me for lunch? I'm a little sick of the damn hotdogs."

Jessica ever so graceful, raised an eyebrow at Mike, who looked like a stunted puppy "Mike and I would love to join you for lunch Harvey. We'll go to that Italian place Rachel mentioned."

Classic Jessica, Harvey thought, completely commandeering every situation.

Jessica stood and Mike started to shuffle all the papers he was working into a rough pile. He saw both Harvey and Jessica waiting for him and trundled towards the door. He wasn't really feeling all that hungry.

A/N: I hope I have appeased your appetite for this week :D I'm already working on the next chapter, so it should be up soon. Enjoy! Also, please do review.