Happy Suits 100 Day everyone! I was going to post this tomorrow as a tonic for all those hoping for something happy happening between Harvey and Donna (as I just don't think that'll happen any time soon). I then decided to post it now before I head to bed, so I leave it up to my wonderful readers to decide whether they want to read before or after 7.08. Thanks again for all the support. As this was my first ever fanfic, this one will always be special. Please do let me know what you think! :)

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Chapter Twelve

Donna walked with Harvey to the front door, as he headed to the office that morning. It still seemed wrong to her that she wasn't going with him, although she couldn't deny that the thought of entering the building again scared her a little.

He turned before he opened the door and gave her his warmest grin. It was infectious and she found herself smiling too. "I'll see you later," he murmured, a little quieter than his normal voice. She nodded and found herself wondering what should happen now. Do I kiss him? Does he kiss me?

Harvey had the same dilemma briefly, before he made a decision without really thinking about it, leaning in and kissing her softly. Donna, on a reflex, stepped forward to be closer to him, her hand moving up his chest to rest on his shoulder. God, it felt so good to touch him.

The idea of going to work really did not appeal to Harvey in that moment. I could do this all day, he thought, as his hand settled on her hip. Necessity forced them to break apart a few moments later and he kissed her forehead gently. "I'm going while I still have restraint." She smiled and he opened the door.

"Don't think that I don't know what's going on out there!" Her mother called from the living room, her voice full of humour. "Have a good day Harvey," she called as a follow up.

He chuckled and shook his head. "God, this is just too surreal!" Donna laughed and watched him disappear down the corridor, before she closed the door. On entering the living room, she found her mother sitting on the couch, a smile on her face. "Well honey, I have to say, that took you two much longer than I was expecting. I was starting to give up hope and think I'd have to intervene for the greater good."

Donna blushed. "Thanks Mom, but no intervention necessary. Now, let me get dressed and we can decide what to do today. I was thinking a matinee would be fun. I haven't been able to do that for years!"

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Harvey was due to meet Louis first thing that day to discuss the finances. The firm was still finding its feet following Jessica's departure and the recent mass exodus of staff before that and he knew he'd taken his eyes off the ball over the last few weeks. He was in too good a mood though to really worry too much. Everything they'd just been through had put life in more perspective.

He entered Louis's office with his morning coffee and smiled. "Morning Louis. I was going to bring you a drink too, but I've no idea if anywhere actually sells those prune things you drink!"

Louis looked up at him, a little bemused. "You were going to bring me a prunie Harvey? You would actually have ordered that in public?" Harvey considered the question. "Yeah, good point. I'd have never said that out loud!"

He took a seat opposite Louis, crossing his legs and sipped his coffee. The hint of vanilla seemed that much sweeter this morning. Studying Harvey's face for a few minutes, Louis smiled. "So you finally told her. About time!"

Harvey chuckled and shook his head in amusement. "Thanks Louis." He was glad the two of them were finally a team. Louis had become one of the few people he could trust and he really did feel like family."

"So, is my good mood going to last, or are we about to go bankrupt?!" Louis smiled and reached for the financial reports and projections. "I think you're good for a while Harvey."

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The day was dragging for Harvey. His afternoon meeting had ended up moving to early evening, much to his annoyance and he found himself incredibly distracted. His mind kept returning to Donna, a much more appealing subject than any of the files on his desk. In the end, he gave up on work and walked down to his old office to annoy Mike.

He glanced at Amy in Donna's old cubicle and smiled at her. His eyes couldn't help sweeping over the space, his stomach tightening at the terrible memories of that night. Amy knew what he was thinking. "How is Donna doing?" He returned to the present and smiled. "She's doing very well, thanks Amy."

He continued on in to Mike's office, where Mike was on speakerphone, sounding incredibly irritated with whoever was on the other line. "What do you mean you won't confirm the booking? We agreed to pay up front!" Seeing Harvey, he cut the call short, saying he'd call back. His friend raised an eyebrow, a silent question about the call.

Mike sighed. "I'm trying to confirm the band for the wedding, but they won't do it. It's as though they're waiting for a better offer! I should have volunteered to deal with the florist or the caterer."

Harvey chuckled. "Well, if you want, I can contact a few of my dad's old friends. They're still pretty good and I expect they aren't as picky!"

"That's actually a great idea! Thanks Harvey! So, what can I do for you?" Harvey shrugged. "I'm having a slow day, so thought I'd pass some time annoying you."

"And yet instead, you've actually been a huge help!" Mike pointed out. Harvey smiled. It was the smile that gave him away and Mike laughed.

"What? What's funny?" Harvey asked as he took a seat by Mike's desk. His friend held up a finger, indicating for him to hold on a moment, as he reached for the phone on his desk. "Hey Rach. It's finally happened! You better ring Donna. In the meantime, I'll organise the parade!"

They weren't on speaker, but Harvey could still hear Rachel's laughter down the phone, before Mike hung up, a huge smirk on his face. "So what, you're already bored of being a real lawyer and decided to become a comedian? I'd reconsider that choice, if I were you." The sarcasm was clear in Harvey's voice, but he also didn't deny anything either. Mike smiled. "I'm happy for you Harvey, for both of you. How about a late lunch, if you really haven't got anything to do?"

He nodded and Mike picked up his jacket. "We should ask Louis. He'll only read in to it if we don't!"

Amy smiled as she watched them go. She hadn't been at PSL long, but she already knew if wasn't going to be dull working there.

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Donna and her mother had just left the theatre after a matinee of Hello Dolly. On checking her phone, she saw a missed call from Harvey. So he didn't worry, she called him back as they settled in a nearby café.

"Hey, are you having fun with your mom?" She smiled and told him about their trip to the theatre. She was already planning to try and convert him in to more of a theatregoer, but she didn't tell him that.

"Is everything okay? You sound frustrated Harvey?" She was too good at reading him now, even if just his voice on the other end of the line. "I'm fine. It's just the Matthews meeting has moved again, so I'm pretty sure I'm going to finish late tonight."

"How late?"

"Late enough that I don't want you waiting up to let me in. Your doctor was clear that you need your sleep Donna. I'll see you tomorrow." She knew he wasn't happy about this and she congratulated herself on, as usual, being three steps ahead of him.

"Harvey, check your coat pocket."

He frowned and crossed the room to the coat stand. He reached in to the left outside pocket, but it was empty, so tried the right one. He smiled as he pulled out a set of keys. How the hell did I not feel those in there?!

He chuckled. "Reverse pickpocketing. Deftly done." Donna laughed; clearly very proud of herself. "I had a feeling you'd be late. Matthews always moves your meeting time at least once."

"What would I do without you Donna?" he murmured softly. She never ceased to amaze him. "I'll leave the living room light on for you," she replied, before wishing him a productive meeting and hanging up.

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It was already past midnight when Harvey unlocked Donna's front door, as quietly as possible. The apartment was quiet and in darkness, other than the lamp left on in the living room, as promised.

He took off his coat and suit jacket and slipped off his shoes, before disappearing in to the bathroom to change. Without the bedside light to guide him, he could just make out her sleeping form lying on her side in the bed.

He smiled, the worries of the work day disappearing, as he slipped in to bed next to her, this time moving close behind her, allowing himself to put his arms around her. "Harvey?" she mumbled, still half asleep.

He dropped a kiss on her shoulder softly. "You better not have been expecting someone else." She murmured and he repeated the kiss. "Go back to sleep," he whispered. She put her left hand on his right bicep, pulling him closer to her. "Okay," she mumbled, already drifting back to sleep.

He smiled and closed his eyes and felt himself completely relax for probably the first time in years. There was nowhere else he wanted to be.

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Donna woke first the next morning. Harvey's arms were still around her and she could feel his feet tangled with hers. She smiled. So he's a clingy sleeper, is he? That suits me just fine.

She could hear his breathing, soft and even, close to her ear and she closed her eyes. She could definitely get used to this. She'd occasionally in recent years wondered how it would happen if they took this step and crossed that line and she felt relief that it had simply been a natural next step. This already felt so right, so comfortable.

She ran her hand gently up and down his bicep, enjoying the freedom she had to touch him, to feel his skin under her fingertips. His arm tightened around her waist and she felt him stir from sleep. He kissed her shoulder as he had the night before. "Hey," he murmured against her ear.

Donna smiled and moved in his arms. He loosened his hold a little, as she turned, so she was facing him. Her eyes met his; rich brown and filled with a love that she had started to think she would never see. "Hey," she whispered back.

He returned her smile, half expecting to wake up and find himself alone in his apartment; but this was different, this was real.

He kissed her gently. It was soft and full of love and she returned it, as her left hand moved up his t-shirt to his neck. He deepened the kiss and a quiet moan left her lips. God, this feels so good, he thought. Why the hell did I stop myself from loving her for this long?

As they continued to kiss, he ran his hand up her side, underneath her top and it took his breath away. He'd held back from touching her for so long, that he was terrified he'd never be able to stop. Donna knew where this could go. Hell, she wanted it to, but her sensible side kicked in and she broke the kiss.

He sensed a change in her and frowned, fear filling his eyes. "Donna? Is this too much?" She moved in his arms and rested her head on his chest. "It's not nearly enough, but I was given very strict instructions by the doctors Harvey. Lots of rest, sensible diet, proper sleep and no strenuous activity…." She raised her eyes to meet his, a slight smirk on her face, as she uttered the last item on the list.

It took him a couple of seconds to register what she was getting at. He opened his mouth, as if about to try and make a counter-argument, but then he smiled. "I see your point." He pouted a little and she chuckled, giving him a quick kiss. "I'm going to get up and stop torturing you." She winked and slipped out of his embrace and out of the room. Harvey sighed. Not quite the morning I'd anticipated.

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Before he left for the office that morning he wandered up behind her in the kitchen and put his arms around her waist. "Don't make any plans for this weekend."

She laughed. "Harvey, it's Friday. Had I made plans, I would have done so by now, but being in hospital messed with my social schedule."

"I'm just making sure you don't, that's all," he murmured. "You mean my parents don't you?" she chuckled, still remembering her mother's delight at their new status.

"I mean anybody, because I have plans for this weekend." She turned in his arms to face him. "Oh, you do, do you. Will I like them?!" He laughed. "I hope so." After another kiss, he left for work; Donna curious as to what he had in mind.

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Harvey's phone rang that afternoon as he was just finishing a review of a proposed joint venture agreement. He found such things rather tedious and was pleased to have a distraction. "Hi Mom. How are you?"

"I'm fine Harvey. I had a couple of questions for you, so I hope you don't mind me calling you at work?"

He smiled. He didn't mind at all. It was hard to believe that they were able to talk like this after everything that had happened, but he'd missed this connection and was pleased they had a chance to start afresh. "Of course not Mom. What is it you want to ask?"

"Well, I was considering coming to the city this weekend and I wondered if you'd like to do something?" He felt the conflict, but he knew he needed to be honest. "That would have been lovely Mom, but I've actually made some plans this weekend…..for me and Donna…"

He heard the chuckle down the phone. "For you and Donna? Well that's very good news indeed Harvey. How is she doing?" He smiled at the fact that no further confirmation about his relationship with Donna was required. She knew. "She's doing okay Mom."

"Well that makes my second question much more important. It's Katie's birthday next week and we were planning on having a little celebration at the house for the family next weekend. I…I was hoping you would come? Perhaps now, you can bring Donna too?"

Harvey smiled. It had been a long time since he'd been to a family celebration. The last one was his brother's wedding and it had still been horribly uncomfortable. He found himself feeling apprehensive, but he also felt the desire to go, to try and move forward with his family.

"I'd love to come Mom and I imagine if she's feeling up to it, Donna would love to as well."

His mother was thrilled and told him she'd be in touch over the weekend with some further details. "Say hello to Donna for me. Tell her I'm looking forward to meeting her!" Harvey smiled, still a little terrified by that idea. "I will Mom."

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As they left Donna's apartment at noon the next day, she was curious as to what he had in mind. He wasn't giving anything away either. "No Ray today?" she questioned, as they stepped on to the street.

"No, I said he should start spending more weekends with his family." Donna tilted her head to study the man she had known so long and she realised just how much her attack had affected him. They both knew now that life was too short not to focus on what was important. She smiled and kissed him gently. "So, are we walking?"

"Not yet. Come on," he replied, as he hailed a cab.

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Their first stop of the day was one of the last places she expected for Harvey Specter and she laughed, as she stood outside the Serendipity 3 restaurant. "I don't think this place is in the Zagat's list Harvey!"

He smirked. "Maybe not, but I saw a film recently, in which they seemed to make great Frozen Hot Chocolates! I assume you've been before?" She smiled and shook her head. "I haven't actually." He laughed. "So, that film really is a secret guilty pleasure then?"

After a relatively short wait, they had a table and Donna couldn't help laughing at the sight of Harvey in such a quirky little place. "Not quite Del Posto is it? Are you sure you'll survive Harvey?!"

He leaned across the table and gave her his broadest smile. "I felt like a change. Plus I had a feeling you'd never been before." He looked away briefly before meeting her eyes again. "You've always said you know me better than I know myself. I admit I don't know you as well as I should. So, I thought this weekend we should get to know each other a little better."

She smiled and leaned across the table to kiss him. "I love you." He smiled back. "I should hope so," he murmured, before sitting back in his chair and reaching for the huge menu, opening it grandly in front of her. "Right, get deciding. And don't think you're having any of my Frozen Hot Chocolate either!" He winked and she laughed again. This certainly was a new beginning.

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As they walked along later that afternoon, Harvey revelled in just how relaxed he felt. It had been years since he'd taken time to just enjoy the city and not be focussed on work and he had to admit it was a pleasant change.

Following their lunch, he took her to their next stop - to the New York Public Library's exhibition looking at 40 years of theatre in New York and London. Donna smiled when they arrived. "I've been meaning to come here!" He smiled. "I know. I heard you talking to Louis about it."

They walked around for an hour or so and he smiled at how excited Donna was to see certain costumes and playbills. He started to think he really needed to make more of an effort to enjoy the theatre. It wasn't that he didn't; he'd just never been able to switch off enough to enjoy it. "Have you ever been to the West End?"

She looked at him after she snapped a few more photos on her phone. "No. After my father lost all our money, holidays were a rarity, let alone abroad. I planned to go after college, but I came here to try and be an actress and you know where I went from there."

He felt conflicted. Had she followed her dream he'd have probably lost touch with her and they wouldn't be here together. Part of him felt guilty that she'd not been able to have her dream as well as be in his life. "Maybe we should take a trip there one day?" She smiled. Holidaying with Harvey Specter. She couldn't quite believe how much had changed. "I'd like that."

It was mid afternoon and he took her hand as they enjoyed a walk in Central Park, simply being together as the world passed them by. "So, what's next Mister?"

He stopped and wrapped his arms around her. "We get changed and go out." She frowned. "Dinner?" He shook his head. "Not tonight, which reminds me, I'm going to need a snack to keep me going." With that, he wandered over to one of the hot dog vendors. She still found it amusing how much he loved those, but followed anyway.

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They took a cab from her apartment after Donna had finally chosen an outfit. Harvey had changed in to a blue suit and she'd been keen to point out, that dressing for an evening you had no idea about was not easy, to which he'd told her to wear anything she'd wear for the office.

As their cab crossed in to Brooklyn, she'd become more intrigued. The time suggested the theatre, but they were leaving all the obvious venues behind, unless he'd really done his homework. She realised that he had, when the cab dropped them off at the corner of Old Dock Street, by St Ann's Warehouse.

"Okay, I'm impressed you know about this theatre Harvey. Lots of people I know who actually enjoy theatre don't know about this place yet. It's still quite new. I've been wanting to come."

He cleared his throat, a little embarrassed. "Okay, I admit, Louis may have given a few suggestions, but I made the final decision."

She took his hand and laughed. "Well, it's an excellent choice and this production is getting excellent reviews. You may even like it!"

Harvey did actually enjoy it. Plus, he loved the space, a modern theatre built in an old warehouse. As they walked in to the foyer area after the performance, Donna smirked. "Admit it, you enjoyed that."

He put his arm around her shoulders. "I'm not a theatre idiot you know! I can recognise when something is good! Plus, it's now time for the main reason I chose this theatre in the first place."

Donna frowned. He held out his hand and she took it, following him outside. As they stepped out of St Ann's Warehouse, evening already settled in, the view was stunning and Donna smiled. As romantic gestures go, he was having a very successful day.

They walked across the grass in front of the warehouse to the waterfront, in the shadow of Brooklyn Bridge and with the beautiful Manhattan skyline ahead of them sparkling in the night sky. It was one of the best views in New York.

Harvey stood behind her at the waterfront and wrapped his arms around her. "You don't get this view on Broadway," he murmured in her ear. She put her hands atop his and leaned her body back against his. "No, no you don't. It's beautiful Harvey."

She felt his kiss against her neck and closed her eyes. "So are you," he whispered. She laughed. "Careful Harvey, you're in danger of sounding as if we're in a cheesy movie." He laughed too and then remembered he still hadn't told her about his mother's invitation.

"I meant to say, my mom called yesterday. She invited us over next weekend. It's Katie's birthday." Donna turned around to face him. "And I'm invited too?"

"Oh, I think she's more keen to see you than me!" That made her laugh and she put her arms around his neck. "Well. I am awesome after all."

He kissed her and she returned it, savouring just how happy she felt. Once they broke the kiss he asked if she was hungry. "I assume that means you are!" He grinned in response. "We could wander to The River Café. I'm sure I could get us a table."

She considered it and kissed him again. "Can we just pick up Thai and go home?" He nodded. "Sounds perfect."

As they took a cab back to Manhattan, Donna surprised him and suggested they go back to his. "You sure?" She nodded. "You haven't been home in days. Plus, your view is far better than mine."

After getting home and eating, they enjoyed a glass of wine on Harvey's terrace, which he admitted he rarely took advantage of. As Donna yawned an hour later, he stood up and held out his hand. "Time for some sleep." She nodded and took his hand.

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That night, as she closed her eyes, secure in Harvey's arms, she smiled. "Thank you Harvey."

He smiled. "Oh, we've not finished yet. I have plans tomorrow too." Donna laughed at that. "Don't set the bar too high for yourself in the future Harvey!" He kissed her softly. "Don't you worry about that," he murmured, before he closed his eyes too, thrilled by the thought that they really did have a future and it was just starting.

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That's it for now. Next chapter will be day two of Harvey's special weekend with Donna. Oh and Serendipity 3 is a bit pricey, but if you love the film like me and are in NYC, a Frozen Hot Chocolate is a must! Also, St Ann's Warehouse theatre is an incredible theatre and the view back across to Manhattan at night really is very special. Do let me know what you think of the story so far and thanks again!