Okay, this story is almost done.
I got positive feedback about my sequel idea. I'm so excited to write it!
Not a big fan of this chapter, too. But.. we'll see.
Enjoy!
Harvey put his cell phone back in his pocket. He straightened his tie as he stood in front of the courthouse. The fact that McGuire attacked Mike and Donna were thrown out the window. Right now, Ms. Malone wanted McGuire for all the pain he'd caused her and his other patients. Jessica had to remind him multiple times not to take this case too personally.
He knew that already. He was actually doing quite well. Mike was to be discharged today. Harvey gave Donna specific instructions. Take the kid straight to Harvey's condo. No matter what Mike says. Jessica walked up behind him. "You ready?" Harvey nodded and they both walked inside.
They entered the courtroom. The trial started slowly. The judge taking his seat, looking terribly bored. Ms. Malone walked in with a serious look on her face. McGuire practically glided in, glancing over at Harvey smiling. Harvey rolled his eyes. Guys shouldn't smile at other guys like that.
The court was called in session, and Ms Malone was put on the stand. Dr. McGuire's lawyer, David Hernandez, began questioning her. "Ms. Malone. Can I call you Hailey?" Before she could respond, David continued. "How long have you been Dr. McGuire's patient?"
Hailey paused to think. "About a year and a half."
David nodded. "Well that's not too long. Why did you choose my client as your doctor in the first place?"
"I had just moved here around that time. I didn't have much money, so needed a cheap doctor until I could get on my feet."
David nodded. It seemed like he was entertained by her story. He walked over to his table and picked up a file. "You had little money, you say?" Hailey nodded. "Was it because of your gambling addiction?"
Jessica stood up. "Objection your honor! Relevance?"
"Overruled," came the reply from the judge. "Mr. Hernandez get to the point."
David waved his hand. "Sorry your honor." He turned his attention back to Hailey. "According to these files of yours, you had a serious gambling addiction, didn't you? You were evicted from your home, twice. You couldn't hold down a job for more than four months. You want to explain that?"
Tears were coming to Hailey's eyes. Doesn't take much for her to crack, Harvey thought to himself. Jessica once again stood up. "Objection!"
The judge looked over to David. He once again waved his hand. "I'm sorry. Let me rephrase."
"You're on your last leg," the judge warned.
David nodded. "Okay, Ms. Malone. Let me rephrase my question. Why are you suing my client?"
Hailey tried to speak over her uncontrolled sobs. "B-because. He's been negligent toward me and his other patients. He's misdiagnosed me multiple times, prescribed me the wrong medicines..."
Hernandez cut her off. "Really, because according to my client.."
"Your client lied!" Hailey yelled. The fierceness shown in her eyes. Harvey practically jumped at her sudden outburst. Harvey and Jessica just looked at each other.
This was going to be a long case.
And a long case it was. In fact, it felt so long, that Harvey had tuned out until Jessica was about to begin questioning Dr. McGuire.
She was getting up from her seat when he tapped her arm. "He went after Donna and Mike," he whispered to her. "Destroy him."
Jessica winked at him and began her questions. "Dr. McGuire. You've run your clinic for quite some time now. That's impressive."
"Thank you," McGuire responded with a smile.
Jessica wasn't amused. Neither was Harvey. He sighed. Let's make this fast, Jessica.
Mike and Donna were lounging in Harvey's condo. As Donna was raiding Harvey's fridge and Mike was scanning through TV channels, Mike spoke up. "Um...I needa call my grandmother."
Donna looked up from the fridge after finding a sandwich she was content with. "There's a phone in the bedroom."
Mike thanked her and left. Donna watched as Mike entered the room. Of all the associates at Pearson/Hardman, Mike was the only one she liked. He was real. He cared about other things besides competition and money. He actually cared about people.
Donna sat on the couch, not really paying attention to the TV Mike had left on. She wanted to text Harvey and ask how the trial was REALLY going, but she decided against that. She didn't want another one of his "How many times have I told you not to text me at trial?" speeches. They were pretty long.
There had only been one exception. Jared. She was only allowed to text Harvey, while at trial, about Jared. The night Jared died, she refused to text him at trial. He was fired up that week, if he received that text during trial, that could have been Harvey's first loss. Besides, Harvey didn't deserve to get news of Jared's death, his cousin, his best friend, through text. That's why Donna begged Jessica to be the one to tell him. Donna wouldn't be able to stand Harvey's reaction.
She'd always seen Harvey as a rock. She knew Harvey would break once he heard the news. The night after Jared's death, she forced herself to go see Harvey. He'd do it for you, she reasoned.
"My uncle asked if I could give the eulogy at Jared's...you know," Harvey told Donna. They were once again at Harvey's place, sitting on his couch. Donna noticed that he'd been looking a little bit better. He started eating full meals again...that is, without wanting some form of alcohol afterwards.
"Are you gonna do it?" Donna asked.
Harvey shrugged. "I-I don't know yet. Donna, you saw the look on my aunt's face when we at the hospital. You remember what she said to me when I told her what happened!"
Donna sighed. She remembered it very well. The words of Harvey's aunt replayed in her head. The shouts of "how could you let this happen?", "why'd you run?" or "If it weren't for you Jared would be okay". Donna hated Harvey's aunt for that. "Your aunt was under a lot of stress that day. She probably regrets what she said. I think you're the best choice for giving that eulogy." Donna hated what Harvey's aunt said, and made sure she knew.
When they were at the hospital, his aunt needed to use the bathroom. Donna volunteered to come with her, and once they reached their destination, Donna made her thoughts known. "How can you speak to Harvey like that?" she'd ask repeatedly. "If it wasn't for him, Jared would still be on drugs! He woulda never tried to clean himself up!" Harvey's aunt looked down, and Donna could tell she had gotten the message through.
Harvey put his face in his hands. "I'm just so confused, Donna." Donna put her hand on his back. He looked up at her. "I was wondering if...you could come with me."
Donna nodded. "You didn't have to ask."
"Donna...Donna?...Donna!" Mike's voice pulled Donna out of her flashback. "Your phone's ringing." Mike held out her phone. "It's Harvey."
She quickly grabbed the phone. "Harvey?...How'd the trial go?"
My biggest fear it how I should end this story. But I'll figure something out...Then again, if y'all have something to say, then let me know LOL.
I also didn't realize how much implied Harvey/Donna was in this story. Wasn't intentional, but if y'all like it that way, then I'll continue :D
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