A/N: Okay so I'm really sorry for the late update! This chapter gave me trouble. So I still own nothing. And I have no medical knowledge except stuff I've seen on shows. So just bear with me here! Enjoy!


Chapter 8

Previously: He watched them load Mike on a stretcher and wheel him out of the room to a waiting ambulance, all the while manually pumping air in his lungs.

The next few hours passed by in a blur for Harvey. He didn't really pay attention to anything in particular. He was very aware of when they were poking and prodding at his shoulder though. He was going to call Donna and tell her what happened, but they weren't quite done with him yet. Another ambulance showed up to take him to the hospital. Harvey had refused until they told him that he'd be taken to the one Mike was currently at.

They were able to remove the bullet without surgery. They stitched it up and gave him some pain killers. He would have to wear a sling for a few weeks, but he was sure he could handle it. After he was 'released' he went straight to the ER waiting room. He saw a nurse in pink scrubs with black curly hair. He decided to ask her for some much needed information on Mike.

"Excuse me," Harvey looked at the name badge the nurse was wearing "Nurse Hathaway, I was wondering if you could give me an update on a Michael Ross?"

"Just one moment" Nurse Hathaway smiled. She finished writing something on a clipboard then looked up at Harvey "now then, are you family of Mr Ross?"

"No, but I'm-"

"Then I'm sorry. I can't give that information out to anyone but family." Nurse Hathaway cut Harvey off.

Harvey was about to give the woman an ear-full when his cell phone started ringing. He started walking towards the ambulance bay to answer it. When he glanced at the name on the collar id, he quickened his step and answered before it go to voicemail. He didn't even have the chance to speak before he heard a very loud, worried Donna on the other end.

"Harvey, it has been two hours! I want to know where you are, if you've found Mike, if so is he okay? Tell me what's happening. Now." Donna inhaled, ready to start talking a mile a minute again, but Harvey took his chance to throw in some answers.

"I'm at County General. Yes I've found Mike. He's…I don't know. He wasn't doing so well when I saw him last. I just got released from the hospital myself. They won't tell me anything about Mike yet." Harvey supplied all the answers for her, leaving out a lot of details. Which he knew would drive Donna crazy.

"I'll be there in less than ten minutes, and when I get there, you will tell me everything that happened." Donna left the 'or else' unspoken, knowing Harvey would get the message. Harvey hung up the phone and made his way back to the waiting area, knowing Donna would be there soon.

True to her word, Donna was fast-walking through the doors in under seven minutes flat. She immediately found Harvey sitting down, and walked up to sit next to him. She was very aware of Harvey's arm being in a sling. Lifting an eyebrow and opening her mouth, Donna was about to assault him with questions. Harvey decided to get his side in first before she had a chance to ask anything.

"They're making me wear this. It's not as bad as it seems." Harvey wasn't really looking at Donna while he spoke to her. He really didn't want to tell her that Mike had been shot.

Donna sat down next to Harvey, crossing her legs. Her eyes never left his face. She knew Harvey didn't want to tell her what had happened, most likely because it was bad. She was worried out of her mind though, and if she didn't get answers soon, she was going explode.

"Harvey, look at me." She commanded gently. Once Harvey complied, she continued speaking. "You're going to tell me what's happened. Now." She fixed Harvey with a look that dared him to argue.

Harvey sighed. He knew there was no way not to tell her. The longer he waited, the more mad Donna would get. He began speaking, but refused to look at her.

"They shot him."

Donna gave a gasp of surprise and felt tears well up in her eyes. They already beat Mike within an inch of his life, but then they had to go and shoot him too?

"What happened to you?" Donna asked in a somewhat shaky voice

"They were going to shoot Mike again, when I ran at him. He fired at me and hit my arm. But I'm fine."

Donna wrapped her arms around Harvey, minding his injured shoulder. He heard her sniffle and he knew that those were real tears. Donna really cared about Mike, which was a huge accomplishment. Donna never usually cared for anyone at work, let alone the associates. But Mike had somehow wormed his way into both hers and Harvey's heart.

Harvey returned the hug, telling himself that it was for Donna's benefit. But secretly he needed some comfort too. Donna pulled away first wiping her eyes.

"What's the word on Mike? Is he okay?" Donna was afraid to know the answer.

"They won't tell me anything. Nurse Hathaway won't tell me anything since I'm not family."

Donna didn't say anything as she stood up and strode over to the nurse in question. Harvey couldn't hear anything they were saying, nor could he see Donna's face. But he could see Hathaway's face. He saw her use the same kind of smile she used on Harvey then it slowly fell off her face. The woman looked at Harvey, gulped, then back to Donna nodding furiously.

Donna came back with a smile on her face. One that could only mean trouble. She sat down and crossed her legs again while looking very satisfied with herself. Harvey waited for Donna to explain what just happened, but it looked like she wasn't going to say anything.

"What was that?" Harvey asked skeptically. Donna turned and looked him straight in the eye and smiled.

"Do you really want to know?"

Harvey thought this over. After a moment he nodded. "Plausible deniability." He decided

"That's what I thought." Donna smirked

A man in green scrubs and a white coat came walking towards them. He pushed his glasses up his nose as he approached them.

"Family of Michael Ross?" When Donna and Harvey stood he continued, "I'm Dr. Green. I was one of the doctors who helped Mr. Ross when he came in. I wasn't aware that he had any family here waiting. I apologize."

"It's fine. Just tell us how he's doing." Harvey spoke up

"Well he just came out of surgery and is in recovery. He was unconscious when he came in. He had four broken ribs, one of which punctured his right lung causing it to tear and collapse. He went into respiratory arrest. The surgery was to fix that collapsed lung. He also had extensive bruising all over his torso. The gunshot wound cause him to lose some blood, but he should be fine without a transfusion. The bullet didn't do too much damage to his abdomen. So he's expected to make a full recovery in time."

Harvey and Donna were shocked. Mike was going to be okay though. He was going to pull through. He had to.

"I'll have a nurse show you to his room." Dr. Green told them.

Harvey nodded and shook hands with the man. Then nurse Hathaway started leading them to Mike's room.


A/N: So no evil cliffhanger this time! Also the next chapter will be dedicated to anyone who guessed who my doctor and nurse are from! :P I plan on working on a oneshot next so it may be a while before I update this one next. But I will totally update it soon! :D

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