A/N: Hi, hello! I'm so sorry that it took me so long to update but honestly I had no motivation to write since I wasn't really content with the recent episodes. I'm disappointed by season eight so far but let's hope something happens in 8.10! So, as usual, I want to thank to everyone who left a review on my recent chapters. They really mean the world to me! Anyways, here's the new chapter, I hope y'all like it. Enjoooy!


Chapter Seven

Harvey catched his breath with his brother's answer, blinking twice as he tried to grasp the situation, making sure if what he heard was true. His mind couldn't comprehend it, or it didn't want to.

"What?" He almost shouted, frowning.

"I know, Harvey. And I couldn't regret more but-"

"You cheated on Katie? I- I don't know what to say, Marcus." He said with a disappointment in his voice, still frowning.

"After what happened with mom and I, how could you-" He couldn't even finish his sentence, shaking his head as he rose on his feet. Wanting to get out of here as soon as possible.

Marcus stood up right after him, "Harvey, please." trying to show him how penitent he was. "Katie wants to have the custody of the girls and I just can't let her. I need your help."

His words didn't stop Harvey, "You should've thought of it before sleeping with another woman." looking into his brother's eyes one last time before making his way towards the door.

Marcus then did his last attempt to stop him, reaching for his ankle. "Harvey-"

"Don't." Harvey looked down at him, with a warn in his voice. "Not right now." He pulled his ankle back as he quickly made his way towards the exit.

Marcus looked behind him, has no idea how to get out of this shit that he got himself into.

Harvey left the cafe, needing some fresh air. Getting in his car, starting it even though he had no idea where to go. He didn't want to go back home since he didn't want neither Donna or his mom to see him like this. He just drove where the road leads, needing some time alone.

His feelings were undescribable. He was angry, sad and mostly disappointed. He couldn't believe what Marcus did to him, to Katie, to his children. He didn't want to believe it. He was crestfallen with the fact that someone else in his family disappointed him in the same way as his mom did. Marcus of all people wouldn't do this mistake knowing what Harvey has been through with his mom, he thought. But here he was, proved Harvey wrong.

He thought about his unborn daughter. About Donna. Even the thought of him doing such thing to them made him sick.

He had no idea how many hours he spent in his car as he got nostalgic while he circulated around the places he used to hang out when he was younger. A moderate jazz music was on the radio as he tried to get calmer, trying to forget what just happened at least for a while.

He then checked his watch, realizing it has been a couple of hours since he left Marcus. Still not sure what to do nor where to go at that point. He was still in shock, but better and calmer. He didn't know if he should help his brother even though every single atom in his being didn't want him to.

Not so long after his thoughts were interrupted by his phone. He reached for it before looking down at the screen. It was Donna. He didn't want to pick it up at first since he knew she would immediately understand that something was wrong, but he also knew she'd get worried if he won't pick up too. So he decided to click the 'answer' button.

"Hey," cleaning his throat.

"Hi," a soft voice answered from the other side of the phone. "I wanted to call and check on you. How's it going with Marcus?"

Her soft voice instantly calmed him down. Harvey was puzzled with the fact that she could make him feel better literally doing nothing. He was amazed by her impact on him.

He waited for a moment before answering. "Well.. Can't say it's so good. I left him a couple hours ago."

"What do you mean?"

He could hear the sudden change in her voice. The apprehension.

"You know why Katie and him are getting divorced?" He waited for a moment as if she could possibly know why. He took her silence as a 'no' and kept talking. "Well, turns out he cheated on her."

Donna froze with his answer, there was a silence for a moment before she could manage to respond. "Oh are you kidding me?" Looking up at the ceiling as she sighed out.

"Yeah, and I believe you can guess the rest," looking down at his lap. She could literally hear the disappointment in his voice.

"Harvey I- I'm so sorry. I really am-"

"Why do everyone have to do this to me, Donna?" Cutting her off. "Why do I have to keep being disappointed by the people I love the most? I.." His voice cracked, couldn't even finish his sentence.

Donna's heart shattered into a million pieces with his words, feeling the pain in him. All she wanted was to give him a hug and hold him in her arms at that moment. It killed her that she couldn't.

"Harvey, listen to me. I can only imagine how you feel right now, but I need you to know that he loves you. And he cares about you. I know he does. And yeah, he did disappoint you but I'm sure he didn't mean to, Harvey. We all do mistakes and-"

"It's more than a mistake, Donna!" He almost shouted, then immediately regretted it. The last thing he wanted was to take his anger on her.

Closing his eyes, exhaling. "I'm sorry. It's just.. I can't understand how could he do this knowing what I've been through with mom."

Donna couldn't blame him for rising his voice, she just listened to what he had to say. "I know, Harvey. But I also know he is your brother and the last thing he would want is to hurt you," speaking with sad a smile on her face as her soft voice was like a song in his ears. "Now go back to him, let him explain the whole situation, and be there for him. He needs it. Otherwise why would we be here, right?"

Harvey frowned his brows with her demand. It surprised him that she asked for such thing to him in this occasion. "Wait, you want me to help him? After what he's done?" He rised his voice asking it, but it was lower than the last time.

"Harvey, I don't ask for you to forgive him just yet. I know it's not easy for you. But yes, I want you to go help him and be there for him in the all ways he needs you. Because he is your brother, and as you always tell me; family matters. Right?" Smiling even though he wasn't able to see her face.

He was stunned with her words once again. Her tone calmed him down that he couldn't even answer. He couldn't resist the amiability in her voice.

She took his silence as a seposition. "Also yeah, after that I'm gonna have to ask you to forgive him too because you can't go through the same things as you did with your mom, Harvey. It's not just you this time. It's me and more importantly your daughter. I don't wanna tell her that she has an uncle that she can't see."

Harvey's heartbeats quickened with the mention of his daughter. Sometimes it still felt like a dream to him, after six months, he still couldn't believe the fact that he was going to be a dad. It was a miracle, he always thought.

Her words was enough to convince him. Donna knew his weak sides. "Okay, I guess you're right," he finally responded with a low tone.

She immediately smiled with his answer, feeling proud with the man she was in love with. "Thank you. Now go out there and do what you have to do."

"Yes ma'am." Smirking through the phone, still can't believe how did she make him change his mind in such short time.

"See you when you get back then."

"Donna," calling her name one last when she was just about to hang up. "I love you."

She felt butterflies in her stomach, slowly flushing like a teenager who flirts with her boyfriend. "I love you to-" her sentence was interrupted by a sudden feeling in her abdomen.

Harvey realized the sudden rapture in her sentence, "What?" frowning his brows.

She let out a chuckle, "Well, apparently someone else loves you too." He knew she meant their baby. "She just kicked again."

His concerned face immediately lit up with her response. "Okay, then I better go see what can I do now. See you tonight."

"Bye." She hung up the phone, hoping for Harvey to handle this happening as soon as possible.

.

After a period of time, Harvey found herself standing in front of Katie's house. He decided to talk to her before going back to his brother. He had no idea what to say, but he was going to see if he can prevail her up somehow.

Coming to stand before the door, knocking twice. Patiently waiting for her to open it before he heard the door opening.

"Harvey, what are you doing here?" She frowned her brows, surprised to see her brother-in-law here.

"I'm here because Marcus has asked me to represent him."

She inhaled, taking a few steps forward before closing the door behind her. "Then you shouldn't be contacting me without my lawyer."

"No, I shouldn't. I'm not here as a lawyer. I'm here as your brother in law."

"What does that mean?" Raising her brows.

"Means I know Marcus still loves you," rising his shoulders, a hopeful expression on his face. "And I need to know if there's still a way that you guys can work it out."

"And as much as I wish that could happen, it's too late for that." Looking up at his eyes, shaking her head.

"Look, Marcus told me what happened."

"And you're still standing here trying to defend him," narrowing her eyes.

"No, I'm not. Because you of all people should know how I feel about cheating but-"

"Wait what?" Breaking in on his sentence. "Cheating? Is that what he told you?"

Harvey stood in silence for a moment, trying to understand what is happening. "Isn't that the truth?" Frowning in confusion.

Katie let out a short chuckle, rolling her eyes in annoyance. "No, Harvey. It's not. I think you should go find out the shit he's done before coming here to defend him to me." Quickly turning around and closing the door on his face before he could even have a chance to answer.

He wouldn't be able to answer even if he had a chance though. Like the shock he had this morning wasn't enough, he now found out that his brother lied to him. It was the last straw, he thought before getting back in his car. He was going to go, see Marcus and wrap up this bullshit as soon as possible.

.

He arrived to the only place he knew he could find Marcus. His restaurant. He stepped in, there were almost no people so he searched for Marcus with his eyes. Started walking towards him as he saw him sitting in front of the bar counter. He didn't realize his brother until Harvey takes a seat right next to him.

"What the hell have you done?" Speaking sternly over his shoulder.

Marcus put his glass down, turning his face to him with widened eyes. Surprised to see his brother here, again. He tought there was no way that he would come back nor even want to see his face again but here he was. Standing right in front of his face. "Harvey? What are you doing here? Narrowing his eyes.

"Just tell me the shit you've done." Talking with a straight face, with a louder voice than usual.

"Woah okay what are you talking about?"

"Don't play the innocent with me, Marcus. I went to see Katie and apparently you haven't cheated on her, unless of course you didn't lie to her either. Now come clean." Looking right into his brother's eyes, not changing his serious expression as he waited for an answer.

Marcus then sobered up a bit. Finally realizing what was he talking about. "Alright, I will tell you." Letting out a sigh before looking down at his hands on the counter, he could tell he was down in the dumps.

"I was gambling again."

"I don't believe this," shaking his head in disappointment.

"It was just for a few weeks. It was almost a year ago, and I've been in a program ever since," trying to explain the situation even though he was sure as hell that it wasn't going to convince Harvey.

"Let me guess, you didn't tell Katie, just like you didn't tell me." Narrowing his eyes. Holding himself to not lose his temper in front of other people but he couldn't really trust himself about it.

"I was going to tell you-"

"When?" Cutting his brother off as he threw his arms in the air. "After the judge took your kids? Because they're right, Marcus. They do have the grounds to do that and you gave it to them!" Trying to make an eye contact with him.

"Harvey, there's gotta be something you can do." Talking with a desperation in his voice, looking back up at his brother's eyes to actually show it.

"Not when I don't have all the facts!" Raising his voice even more now. "I point-black asked you what happened, and you said it was because of an affair."

"Look, I know I should've told you, but I'm telling you now," raising his eyebrows.

Harvey chimed in with his sentence again. "Well then, you tell me right now, anything else I should know. And I mean anything." Using his body language to let him know how serious he is.

Marcus waited for a moment then, avoiding the eye contact with his brother again. Not sure if he really wanted to tell him the truth since he knew his reaction absolutely wasn't going to be good. But he had nothing else to lose now, he thought. Deciding to say it away since his reaction couldn't possibly be worse than the last time anyway. He exhaled, waiting for a little bit more before he responding. "Hailey caught me making a bet. And I told her that I was just playing a game, and that it could be our little secret." Looking up to the wine bottles that were standing on the shelf in front of them, closing his eyes for a moment before turning his head to face his brother again.

Harvey just stood still there. He had the same expression as this morning when Marcus lied about cheating on Katie. But this time, this was the truth. He just looked down at his eyes with the same disappointment as earlier. Couldn't believe how he could possibly managed to disappoint him this bad twice in a day. He knew he gave Donna his word, but right now all he wanted to do was just to get out of here immediately and never come back. Narrowing his eyes as he shaked his head. "Are you kidding me-" he didn't even bother to finish his sentence before standing up and making his way towards the exit. Dejavu.

"Hey, hey, where are you going?" Calling out to him behind.

"Back to New York," he answered with a straight voice, not even slowing down as he kept walking.

"No, please, you can't- These are my kids!" Standing up right after him, literally begging him not to leave.

Harvey came to a stop with his sentence, quickly turning around to face him again. "Your kids that you asked to lie for you. Which makes you no different than Mom was."

"No, that is not fair," shaking his head. "What mom did is nothing like this."

"You asked your kids to keep your secrets. How is that different?"

"Because it was one time. And Hailey had no idea what I was doing was wrong." Trying to convince his brother, raising his voice as his now.

Harvey shaked his head in disbelief, not wanting to deal with this shit any longer. "You know what, tell yourself whatever you want about what kind of man you are," pointing his index finger at him. "You're not just a shitty husband, you're a shitty father and I'm done here." Turning around once again to leave for good this time before he came to another stop with his voice behind him.

"How the hell can you possibly know about being a good father?"

He then turned around, smirking slightly with annoyance. "Well, I might don't know about being a good father yet, but believe me, I know so well about being a freaking father. And I'm sure as hell I'm better than you at it"

He knew Marcus didn't know about the pregnancy thingy, but he guessed he'd figure it out now. It definitely wasn't how he planned to tell his brother that he was going to be a dad, yet here they were now and he had nothing to do about it.

Marcus stood there in silence for a moment. Trying to understand if what he heard was true. "Wait, are you-" Narrowing his eyes.

"Yes Marcus, I am going to be a dad soon and Donna was the one who convinced me to come back here to be here for you because you were my family. And because she didn't wanted to tell our daughter that she had an uncle that she can't see but I guess now she has to." Storming out before turning around to step out the restaurant as he left Marcus behind, standing still in shock.

He left him. Not wanting to see him ever again. He knew he broke the promise that he gave to Donna, but he couldn't even stand to breathe the same air as him right now. So he left. Just like that. Getting back in his car to go back to his real family that were waiting for him. The only family that he wanted to be with. The only family that mattered.

.

"Hey!" She smiled cheekly when the door slid open to reveal the very man she had been so desperate to see the whole day. Stepping back to let him in before closing the door behind.

"Hey." Answering with a lower tone before reaching for her cheek, cupping it and gently pulling her face to leave a quick kiss on the forehead.

She immediately sensed that something was wrong with the expression he had on his face. "What's wrong?" Frowning her brows in concern.

He checked around with his eyes, "Is anybody home?" slowly making his way to the guest room that they were staying in. Hearing Donna's footsteps behind him as he kept walking.

"No, kids are gone and Lily said she had classes. Now will you tell me what happened?" She asked with the same concern in her voice as they entered to the room.

Harvey threw his jacket on the bed before turning around to face her, "Marcus didn't cheat on Katie." looking down at her eyes.

"Wait what?"

"Well , turns out the reason they were getting a divorce is Hailey caught him gambling, and Marcus told her to keep it as a secret." He explained with a straight face as if he was telling something totally normal.

"What?" She said with a louder voice, narrowing her eyes in disbelief. "So what- What did you do?"

"What do you think I did, Donna? I left him again. For good, this time." Inhaling in anger as he shook his head. "I know I gave you my word but it was-"

"Hey it's okay," cutting him off as she reached for his arms, running her hands up and down. "I understand."

"Really? You won't have a go at me?" He joked, raising his brows.

She let out a short chuckle then, "Oh shut up, when did I ever have a go at you?"

"Let's see.." Harvey looked away, considerate. Frowning his brows playfully before she punched him lightly on the arm.

"Okay stop it," rolling her eyes. "So what now? What are you gonna do?" Growing serious again.

"I don't know," shaking his head. "For the first time, I have no earthly idea."

They stood still there in silence for a moment, looking each other in the eye. He then reached for her waist, pulling her body to him. "And honestly, I don't wanna think about it right now." Leaning in to kiss her on the lips.

She raised her arms to cup his cheeks, slowly pulling back to talk. "So you don't have any plans? Wow, that's new." Smirking up at him.

"Yeah, I don't have any plans." Kissing her. "And I don't care." Kissing her again. "Because I have I all I need right now." And again.

She kissed him back with the same ambition, smiling against his lips as she wrapped her hands behind his neck. "You do realize we're in your mom's house right?" Biting her lower lip.

"Mh-hmm," leaving her mouth, his lips ghosted along her jaw to ear, his hands tightening their holds on the body that he was more than anxious to explore. "She won't mind."

She chuckled out in return, "You're impossible." running her fingers in his hair as he started pushing her towards the bed, coming back for her lips to capture them in a heated kiss. There was a resolute determination in each kiss, possessiveness in his grasp, and desperate need in the hard press of his body against her. It left her a little lightheaded with the excitement vibrating through her at that moment. He gently pushed her on the bed, not breaking the kiss as he climbed top of her. He then reached under her loose dress, trying to take it off in a rush. They got rid off it with her help. Harvey gave her a smirk as he began to plant kisses along her jaw to neck. "These pants are becoming quite uncomfortable."

She tilted her head to side as he nipped and kissed along her neck, her eyes falling closed as warmth pooled between her thighs. "I think we better remedy that...don't you?" she readily decided as her fingers worked to remove his top first, more than desperate to touch an explore him.

He helped her get rid of his t-shirt then, bringing his head to her abdomen before leaving a quick kiss on there. "Hey Peanut," brushing over it as Donna watched him, trying to understand what he was doing. "Do you know how much I love your mother? I mean do you even have any idea?"

Donna laughed and rolled her eyes in disbelief. "Yes, she does. Now shut up and finish what you started."

"Well, you heard mommy. Now close your eyes in there kid, because daddy is about to do some real terrible things to mommy."

She let out a loud chuckle in return before his lips met hers again with a passion that he'd never felt for anyone else. One hand kept her pelvis pressed against his, his other hand tangling in her auburn hair. He fisted it tightly as he started unbelting his pants, his desire completely taking over.

Her fingers traced the edge of his pants, causing a low growl of frustration and wanton lust to fill his throat. He gasped as her hand travelled beneath the hem of his pants, finding his arosual throbbing almost painfully.

Donna began stroking him, his forehead falling to her shoulder as he struggled not to fall apart right there. His breath was hot, heaving blasts of air against her shoulder as she turned her head to suck and nip on his throat, her hand not slowing down or giving any sort of reprieve.

She felt him swell even larger, growing hotter and harder in her hand. Before she could even continue any further, his mouth crashed into hers with a hunger that had been hinted for all day but was only now being allowed full reign.

She had no idea at that point that he discarded his pants as he continued to kiss her. It felt as if his mouth and hands were everywhere - caressing, stroking, exploring, and tasting. It was causing her nerve-endings to fire continuously, making her body tingle and throb, pleading for more of him.

Harvey kissed down the length of her abdomen, kissing between her thighs and earning a cry of pleasure as fingers curled into bedsheets. He teased her with few more lingering kisses and licks before working his way back up her body. He worked his boxers past his hips, finally kicking them off before fully settling over her to gaze into her hazel eyes.

He brushed her nose against hers, lips following as he poured every bit of what he felt for her into that tender kiss. What started out as slow and sweet rapidly grew hot and passionate as their feelings for each other took over.

Harvery pressed himself inside of her, piercing her. Donna arched her back as he began to make love to her, her fingernails pressing deeply into his shoulders as she panted her pleasure. Pent up desire ignited into raging flame as hands explored and feelings were confirmed even more through kisses and caresses. The love they shared could be felt in each gasp, every moan and panting cry of unimaginable gratification.

Harvey propped himself up on this elbows as he continued to move in and out of her, not wanting to miss one second of it. Her eyes fluttered open to find her lover staring down at her with a lust, his panting breaths meldig with her as they communicated with their eyes.

He leaned down to kiss her only to pull back at the last second, doing this a couple more times and earning a throaty growl from his beautiful lover beneath him. She reached up, her fingers coming to rest on either side of his jaw before she leaned up to crush her lips against his. He rocked with her as he kneaded her breast with his hand, his other hand wrapped firmly around her waist to keep her where he wanted her.

She came with a scream of his name, her walls clamping down hard on him and carrying him straight over the edge with her. They continued to rock together a few more times as he emptied himself deep inside of her, neither wantin to end just yet. Wrapping his arms around her, he fell back against the pillows, bringing his trembling lover with him.

Donna struggled to catch her breath as she lay sprawled over her lover as he gently stroked her hair. They lay like that for several moments, savoring the intimacy and pulsating pleasure that still consumed them. Neither ever wanted to move from this spot, wishing they could stay like this forever, hidden from outside world andn all that it held in store for them.

After several long moments, Donna finally sat up, a lazy smile on her lips as she gazed down at him through long eyelashes. "I can't believe we just did it in your mom's house," biting her lower lip as she smiled cheekly. Her chin coming to rest on his chest as she settled over him again.

"Yeah, well, I told you she won't mind." Smirking down as he arched his neck and drew a deep breath in an effort to calm his still racing heart.

"You realize we have to leave tomorrow and you still haven't settle your brother's harsh?" She informed him, her forefinger lightly tracing along his jaw as she contemplated what they had just done.

"And I also told you that I don't wanna talk about it right now." He looked her in the eyes, hooking a auburn lock behind her ear.

"Well, however you want Mister Specter," she said with a smirk, pushing herself up to kiss him.

Harvey groaned as her body rubbed against his with her movement, her breasts pressed fully against his chest. His fingers threaded through her hair as he returned her kiss, his tongue throughly exploring her mouth. He was more than anxious to make love with her many more times before morning made its arrival.

As he rolled her over to settle on top of her once more, he forgot everything else but her at that moment. He just wanted to stop thinking, worrying. He had everything he needed after all. His Donna. His real family.

.

They woke up early on the morrow and were finally ready to go back home after having a breakfast with Lily. Harvey and Donna were standing in front of the door, about to say their goodbye's to the old woman. They never told her about the situation with Marcus and him. They decided it was the best for now.

"It was really nice to have you two here, kids. I hope we'll get to see each other again before this little one comes out." Lily said as she hugged Donna, a warm smile on her face.

"I hope so too, Lily. It was nice to be here, thanks for everything." Stepping back so her boyfriend could hug his mom too.

"Awh don't even mention it, honey. I'm sad that you're leaving this soon but promise me you'll visit me at the first opportunity." Gently pulling away from her son's embrace.

"We will, mom." Smiling down at her before grabbing the suitcase and getting in the car before saying goodbye to Lily.

After a couple of minutes of silence in the car, Donna finally decided to break it. "So, what did you decide to do?" watching the road with her eyes.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, are you gonna leave just like that?" Turning her head to him, her auburn locks are flitting with the wind that coming through the little gap on the car's window.

"What do you want me to do, Donna? He lied to me, scracth that, he lied to his own daughter about something like that." Frowning his brows a bit, not taking his eyes off of the road. "Not sure if I can help him after this point."

Donna's gaze dropped on his shoulders, inhaling and waiting for a moment before answering. "Well, I don't know if it's gonna change your mind or not but, I wanna tell you that you're right." Looking at his eyes even though knowing that he can't look at her back. "What Marcus did was terrible and I understand you're being furious. But, Hailey is in fifth grade, she barely knows what gambling is."

"She knows what lying is." He said with a louder tone. "She knows that her father asked her to do it."

"And I'm sure Marcus feels terrible about that." Trying to convince him.

"Oh I'm sure he does-"

"Listen, I know you for almost thirteen years now," cutting him off. "And as much as I know your family, Marcus is not as strong as you are, but that doesn't mean-"

"This isn't about strenght!" It was his turn to cut her off.

"No, this is about forgiveness." She said with a louder tone, still looking him in the eyes when she decided to break the silence again. "And he forgave your mom even though she failed you both. And then he forgave you when you walked away to move in the city." There was a softer expression on her face this time, a softness in her voice.

Harvey turned his head for a couple of seconds to look at her, "Are you saying I owe him?" bringing his attention back to the road then.

"I'm saying people make mistakes," raising her brows. "Harvey, I know how angry you are. But you can't let him lose his children." Shaking her head as her lips curled into a slight smile. "Because this time, you can actually develop empathy and understand how he feels."

Here she was again, bringing their child up. She was going to have to stop it soon, otherwise she was going to win every single fight they have with this trick. Harvey kept silent then, letting out a deep sigh before nodding. "Okay."

"Okay?" Raising her brows in surprise.

"Yeah, okay. I'll go talk to Katie and see what I can do. At least about the kids' custody." He answered with the same, serious tone. Letting his guard down against her once more.

Donna's face lightened up then, her slight smile grew into a wide one. "Okay." answering with a soft tone as she reached for his hand that gripped on the gear. He turned his hand upside down and immediately held it back, squeezing it before bringing it up to his mouth and leaving a soft kiss on there.

It was one of the times that he felt like he's the luckiest human being on this earth. For having her, and having her baby. For having this amazing family. This all must be a miracle, he thought once again before making their way back to Katie's in order to help his other family. His one and only brother.


Thank you so much for reading, it was my longest chapter so far so I'm kinda proud eheh. Leave a little review maybe? :)