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This chapter is a bit shorter, but I will try to update soon.
As soon as they were home, Mike went to sleep. He didn't talk a lot in the restaurant or on their way home. He just kind of stared at Harvey like he couldn't believe that he was real.
Harvey sat down on his coach and read the papers about how to apply to adopt a child. It wasn't easy, especially not as a bachelor who worked ten hours a day. But then again, Harvey was the best closer in New York. He would persuade the child services that he was the right person to adopt Mike.
But was he?
Hesitantly he took out his phone and phoned the one person who would know what to do.
"Donna?"
"Harvey, how is the kid? You didn't answer my calls; I was worried."
Only now Harvey noticed the five missed calls, two from Donna's desk, one from the senior partner who saved Mike by giving him the epi-pen and two others from Donna's private mobile.
"He's fine. Well, as fine as someone could be after nearly dying of cake." Harvey said in a bitter way.
"I am glad to hear that. I mean I really like the kid. It was a great week when he was working with you. But you still owe me an explanation. Why the hell did you lie to me about his parents? You told me you are doing them a favor. But Louis told me that they died years ago."
Harvey sighed. Briefly he explained the whole thing. He told her about how exactly he had met Mike; about how they went to the hospital the first time; how he found out where the kids live and how Mike ended up in the hospital the second time.
"Wow, if you think about all that you just told me, one could start thinking that you care." Donna joked.
"Donna," Harvey said unnerved. "I like the kid. He is smart; really smart. You should have seen the work he did for me. He's fourteen and he is already better than any associate at our firm. But he is in trouble. His new foster family was abusing him. And I didn't know. It's my fault that he got into the system in first place. I screwed him up."
Donna gulped.
"Abused? Are you sure?"
"Yes, the doctors told me. He is not going back to them."
"It's not your fault Harvey. You made the right call by calling social services." Donna tried to comfort him. But it didn't really help. He had this strange feeling in his gut.
"Where is Mike now?" Donna wanted to now.
"At my place. I kind of signed a few papers and now I am his foster parent."
Donna didn't say anything for a few seconds.
"You did what?" She yelled disbelievingly.
"That's the reason I called you. I think I need your help."
-Suits-
Donna didn't even need fifteen minutes to get to Harvey's place. She looked troubled as she stormed into his apartment.
"Where is he?" She asked looking around like she was expecting the kid to be hiding behind some furniture.
"He is sleeping in the guestroom." Harvey explained with a sigh.
Donna nodded and turned to Harvey. "Are you out of your mind?" She said in a low voice.
Harvey shrugged his shoulders. "What was I supposed to do? Leave him alone again?"
"Yes! I am sorry Harvey. One day you will be a great father, but right now you are not parent-material for a teenager who not only lost all of his family but was abused by his last foster parents. You have no idea into what you are getting yourself into," Donna said. She talked a bit too loud and Harvey looked worriedly to the guest room's door. They might have woken Mike up. Harvey sat down on the couch and poured himself some Scotch.
He took a sip before he explained in a much calmer voice: "I know Donna. I might not be the best choice for a teenager. But I might be the best choice for a genius teenager. I can support him and help him to get on the right path. I have the money to pay for the best education one can get."
Donna sat down next to him.
"So you are actually investing into an associate. Think about it. It's not a good reason to get so much involved into the kid's life." She argued. She looked at Harvey with concern. Harvey wondered if she was worried about Mike's life or actually Harvey's sanity at the moment.
"I like the kid. I enjoy his company. I really don't care if he wants to be a lawyer at our firm. He can go to any other firm or be a judge or something."
"And what if he doesn't want to study law at all?" Donna asked.
Mike not studying law? The kid could pass the bar right now.
"Well, he doesn't have to... he can be a doctor or an investment banker or something... if he likes to." He said.
Donna sighed. After a while she gave Harvey a commiserative smile.
"Maybe you are right. Maybe you are ready for this. And if you aren't, I will help you as much as I can." She took his hand and squeezed it.
Suddenly they heard someone clear his throat behind them.
"I am sorry if I am interrupting something." Mike said. He was wearing some of Harvey's gym clothes which were much too large for him. "But," he blushed a bit. "I am still hungry, can I eat something Harvey?"
Harvey raised his eyebrows. "You ate two burgers and half of mine three hours ago? Are you sure you are not gonna puke if you eat anything now."
"I don't think so." Mike said.
Harvey smiled a bit. With that appetite it wouldn't be hard for Mike to gain a few healthy pounds. He stood up and went to the kitchenette.
"No, you don't have to get up, I can get it myself." Mike interjected but Harvey ignored him. He got out some eggs and vegetables. He cut the vegetables in small pieces, put them in the pan and added the eggs later.
After a few minutes he gave Mike the vegetables with egg and two toasts on a plate. Mike sat down at the table.
Mike looked at Harvey with surprise. "I didn't know you could cook," he said after he started eating.
"It's a simple meal, not rocket science. I had to keep myself alive too," Harvey explained.
"Hi Donna by the way." Mike said with his mouth full. She smiled and sat down next to him.
"So how are you sweetie?" She wanted to stroke his hair but Mike jerked away in fear and jumped of the chair. For a few seconds he looked confused at Donna. Then he looked ashamed as he realized that he had totally misunderstood Donna's intentions.
"I'm sorry Donna. I am tired I guess." He tried to excuse his behavior. Both Harvey and Donna looked at him with worry.
"It's fine Mike. Just finish your meal and go back to bed." Harvey said.
Mike shook his head. "I guess I am not hungry after all. I will just go to bed. I am sorry for the trouble Harvey."
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