Hi Folks! Well, here is the second to last chapter. I was reminded by one of my faithful followers that I was skirting an issue that I brought up long ago. Here's the resolution chapter and something else besides. Thank you for liking and loving this one. It's been a long treat for me to write. Please R&R. Thank you so much - Carebearmaxi.

Little One

Chapter 29

About a week after their anniversary, the Specters took their little ones for Wellness Baby Checkups. As they rode in the car together to Dr. Robin's office, Harvey and Donna had stopped speaking to each other as a topic, thought to be long ago forgotten, arose as they were getting the babies ready to leave on this early October morning.

"Look, Donna, I am sorry I brought it up. To tell you the truth it does cross my mind every once in a while," Harvey said with his eye glued to the traffic.

Donna looked over at him and shook her head. She turned in her seat to confirm to her mother's mind that her babies were comfortable. In Donna's SUV, Harvey installed a rearview mirror in the back so that anyone in the passenger seat could easily turn and see what was happening in the backseat right behind the passenger's seat which was a blind spot as it were directly behind. This would have to do until the girls were hold enough to face forward in their car seats. She ascertained that both almost five-month-olds were quiet and just looking around.

She turned back and said, "I knew it! I just knew it! You didn't let it go like you said you had when the doctor estimated how far along I was. Tell me, Harvey, will it really make a difference to you?"

Harvey was not sure how to answer that question. Lily and Mimi were his daughters no matter what. He was not a petty man by any stretch of the imagination, but he did like what was right to be right. He could not love those little babies any less if they were not his biological babies.

"Plus, if we discovered they were Thomas' would you run right to him and say 'Oh, did we forgot to tell you Donna was pregnant when you broke up'. Do you honestly think he's not going to want to contact them? To know them. For them to know him as what, their other dad? He's a good man, Harvey."

"I know that, Donna, but I…I'm not sure what I would do regarding Thomas. Donna, I couldn't love those little girls any less if I find out they aren't mine biologically."

"I just know they are ours, Harvey. In my heart," Donna said trying to reason with the softer side of Harvey. The paternal side of her husband was just as loyal as every other bone in his body.

"Let's talk to the doctor to see what she says," Harvey said turning to Donna with a brief smile.

They arrived at Dr. Robin's office which was housed in a large medical office building across from the hospital. The ride from their house was about twenty minutes which was about all Lily could take from being strapped in a car seat. She always was the one to fuss.

They unstrapped the twins and put them in their double stroller. As they rolled them into the building, the girls looked all around, and their eyes squinted against the bright sunlight. Each started to make their little baby noises and it seemed as if they were holding a conversation that the grownups could not understand. Harvey and Donna smiled at one another as they listened.

"I think we have a couple of Chatty Cathy's on our hands," Harvey said.

"Or lawyers," Donna smartly quipped back.

Her husband smirked at her. He had to admit…maybe.

The babies came through their Wellness Checkups with flying colors. It was a good thing to know that Lily's stomach troubles had finally righted themselves and now she was sleeping through the night like her sister.

As they were redressing the babies and as the doctor was leaving the room, Donna broached the subject.

"Dr. Robin, can we ask you something?"

"Sure," Dr. Robin shut the door and came back into the room and took a seat on her wheeled stool she which transported her from exam table to counter to update the computerized charts.

"We would like to have a DNA test taken on the twins," Donna said delicately.

"May I ask why? It's not a problem. I just would like to know," Dr. Robin responded.

"To determine paternity," Harvey stated.

"I don't mean to pry but is it just for paternity or are there certain genetic conditions that may run in the father's family if, of course, you are not their father, Mr. Specter," Dr. Robin stated clearly feeling uncomfortable. She was a pediatrician and she always had to be aware of any signs of domestic abuse or genetic conditions in her patients.

"I'm not aware of any genetic conditions in my family and we are certainly unaware of any genetic conditions of the other man's. The test is just to alleviate our minds. It doesn't mean I won't love them any less or start neglecting them. I'm not like that," Harvey vehemently stated to the doctor. He did not want her to get the wrong idea.

"Harvey, could you take the twins outside? I want to talk to Dr. Robin," Donna asked.

Harvey looked at her and they communicated that it was nothing that he did not know that she was going to discuss with the doctor. Donna's eyes were very green at the moment which they normally were when she was contented and proud. Harvey slightly nodded his head acknowledging he understood and was not offended.

After Harvey left the room with the twins, Dr. Robin escorted Donna to her office located at the end of the corridor of exam rooms and other offices.

"Have a seat, Mrs. Specter," Dr. Robin invited pointing to one of the chairs on the outside of her desk. Dr. Robin who was a petite redhead who spoke in nasal tones had some difficulty moving to the other side as she leaned on a cane from an issue with a long ago bad knee replacement. Dr. Robin finally plopped herself into her comfortable executive chair.

"Ok, I am sure your husband knows this is a legal procedure not only a medical one. The procedure itself is nothing but a swab of the inside of your husband's cheek and the twins'."

"I know. I do know the latest about DNA testing," Donna said. "My husband brought it up once when I first learned I was pregnant."

"So, this has been simmering in his mind for a year?"

Donna smiled. "Not simmering more like a passing thought. My husband is a good man. He just wants to know."

"I can see that, Mrs. Specter. However, can you tell me why? It really isn't my business, but I just don't want to endanger anyone's lives here."

"Before Harvey and I got together, I was in a sexual relationship with another man. I had sex with him about a week before I had sex with my husband. There is too much explaining to do about it, but when I found out I was pregnant I was eight weeks along and since the timing of the pregnancy was estimated to be around the time Harvey came to me and after Thomas. It was too close for me to really know with any certainty if the babies are Harvey's or Thomas'", Donna finished.

"Is this other man wanting to know as well or does he not know?"

"He doesn't know anything about it. I broke up with him the day after Harvey and I got together. Harvey confirmed to him a few days later that he and I were now together."

Donna's expression was worried. She just did not want to contemplate the complication of Lily and Amelia being Thomas' and not Harvey's. She also did not want to think of how much this would deflate Harvey. He would not say, but Donna would know. She always knew if something was festering in his soul. He also said he would not love the babies any less, but she was not sure of the ramifications in their own relationship. Harvey stated that they would be together forever but could this knowledge fester and be brought to light in the heat of the moment upheaving not only her life with Harvey but her daughters' as well?

"If you want to do this, I just have to draw up some paperwork and give you the address of the lab that will do this," Dr. Robin said already finding the paperwork and filling it out. She handed her the same paperwork and told her and Harvey to complete it and bring it to the address on the card.

"Do you know how long the results will be? Harvey, the twins, and I are all going to Tuscany in three weeks for our second wedding."

"That sounds wonderful, but you should have the results way before that," Dr. Robin assured.

Donna rose and left with the paperwork in her hand.

A day later all four of them traveled to the laboratory that would perform the test and have the test results within 2-5 days of the swabbing. They had their paperwork with them and signed in for their appointment. Mimi and Lily were drooling fiercely as they were beginning to teeth which was very early considering how young they were.

Harvey sat in his suit as Donna would drop him off at the firm and pick him up later. He was agitated and nervous pondering his reaction if the test proved he was not the biological father of his daughters. He was remembering only a few months back to the celebration of Father's Day this year. He and Mike had been surprised by their wives and children with presents and a cake and an elaborate celebration since it was Harvey and Mike's first Father's day. I know that wouldn't change. It is just that we would have to tell the girls someday about Thomas. He would have the right to know.

"Harvey Specter, Lily Specter, and Amelia Specter?" the lab technician called into the waiting room.

"Here," Harvey said. He and Donna rose, and he rolled the stroller with both alert twins making all types of noises at the movement.

Linda the lab technician said, "This will just take a moment. My! What beautiful babies!"

"Thank you," Donna and Harvey stated.

Linda who was friendly and comforting said, "Ok, please sit here, Mr. Specter." She pointed to a stool next to window with swabs, paperwork, plastic containers, and plastic bags.

"Ok, I'm just going to swab the inside of your cheek. Have you eaten anything yet today?"

"No" Harvey said. He had been told that any food remnants could contaminate the test, so he made sure not to eat.

Linda with gloved hands took the swap and very quickly wiped the inside of Harvey's mouth. She then had an assistant help her to put the swab in a container and then in a plastic bag with a printed label with Harvey's name on it.

"Next we'll do Lily and just to be fair we will swab Amelia's cheek as well. Mommy and daddy do you each want to hold a twin? Babies don't usually take well to this test. They usually get really squirmy."

Harvey and Donna undid each baby from the restraining seat belt and sat on the appointed stools. As predicted both girls were curious and wanted to touch the swab as it came near to them, so Linda had to keep retracting back.

"Hold the baby's mouth open please," Linda asked Donna who held Mimi.

"This is Amelia by the way. If it matters," Donna said.

"Surely." Linda responded.

Mimi was not having any of Donna's fingers at her face. She kept squirming and shaking her head trying to get away. She started to fuss and cry.

"It's just for a second," Linda comforted.

"Sorry," Donna said.

"You're fine. I've done this with every age group."

Linda then swiftly found an opening and took it. Mimi looked like she did not know what had happened and suddenly quieted.

"There we go," Linda said as she put the swab into the container and labeled it.

"Here's the real test," Harvey said. "Lily never sits still. She's already trying to drag her butt across the room."

Linda actually had an easy time with Lily who just looked up at her daddy and allowed him to hold her mouth open for the quick swab.

Harvey looked at Donna and said, "Are you sure you have Mimi? That was too easy for Lily."

Donna laughed. "I know which daughter each of us are holding."

Harvey just nodded.

After the swabbing, Donna drove Harvey to the office and dropped him off.

"Let me know when you need to be picked up. Say bye to daddy," Donna said.

"Mike and Rachel can bring me home. They won't mind," Harvey said. He had arranged with Mike over the weekend when Harvey called him to talk about where he would be on Tuesday morning. Mike had never met Thomas and Rachel who would probably only remember him as one of Louis' clients back when she was a paralegal. Harvey did not think to mention why he was going to the lab to them.

Harvey kissed Donna and the girls before shutting the doors and waving goodbye.

When he arrived at his office, Mike had been waiting for him.

"Tracy said you wouldn't mind," Mike said as he rose. Mike took a look at Harvey and could see that he was not feeling well. It reminded Mike many years ago when he witnessed Harvey's panic attack. Harvey was pale and agitated and reaching for a bottle of water from his tray. He did the same thing now as he did then.

"Harvey, are you ok?"

Harvey shook his head. "I'm having a panic attack," he said breathlessly.

"It's ok, Harvey. Take a deep breath. Everything is ok," Mike reassured.

Harvey breathed in and out with Mike.

"Does this have something to do with the lab today?" Mike asked. He had been told that Harvey had to go the lab for a test but not the reason.

"Yes," Harvey stated shortly.

"So, it might be easier if you tell me why you were going to the lab. It isn't your heart, is it?"

Mike knew since both parents died of heart attacks and his brother was in remission from cancer that Harvey had to be particularly vigilant with his own health. Hence the questions.

Harvey shook his head. His breathing had calmed, and he told Mike to shut the door.

Mike did as he was bid to do and then Harvey told him about Thomas and the suspicions that Harvey had been harboring for the past year.

"I gather Donna acquiesced to have the girls tested," Mike reasoned as he sat on the edge of Harvey's couch with his arms crossed.

"She was pissed but she understood why I needed to know," Harvey said.

"You don't blame her, do you? I mean according to what you told me she was tired of waiting for you. She wanted to move on with her life."

Harvey shook his head. "No, I don't blame her. I was at fault to never tell her how I really felt until I almost lost her. So, of course, I don't blame her." Harvey sat up straighter and looked at the files neatly placed on his desk by Tracey.

"Have you thought what you're planning to do if you find out that Lily and Mimi aren't yours biologically?"

"No. I know that we should contact Thomas if that is the case because he deserves to know he has children."

"Do you think he'll care?"

"Yes. He is a good man, Mike. I would not have blamed Donna if she had moved on with him. He's a much better man than me," Harvey said feeling depressed. He should not have come to work but he had to come in as he had a lot of work to do.

"Harvey," Mike said. He had never seen Harvey has low as this except after his mom's death and when Donna had left him to work for Louis. Then, he had reacted in anger. This new softer Harvey was disconcerting in a way to Mike. He liked that Harvey was human, but he hated to see Harvey so indecisive.

"You seem to be calmer now. Are you ok?"

"Yes. Let's get to work. What did you need from me?" Harvey asked once again down to business.

Donna heard the doorbell ring after she had put the twins down for a nap. She padded from the nursery to the door and opened it.

"Charlotte!" Donna exclaimed.

"Donna!" Charlotte exclaimed back. "Can I come in?"

"Of course," Donna said allowing her older sister to enter their apartment.

Charlotte began to remove her trench coat. When she turned around Donna's jaw fell open.

"You're pregnant!" Donna acknowledged loudly and then held her finger to her lips to shush herself and Charlotte's response.

"Yes, I am. I'm five months along!" Charlotte was so happy.

"Is Mitchell excited?" Donna asked accompanying her sister to a seat on the couch.

"Yes, he is. So is Troy! He can't wait to be a big brother," Charlotte said. Her own red tresses mussed from taking off her coat. Donna went to put her jacket in the office/spare room.

Donna returned. "Can I get you something?"

"Do you have some ginger ale?"

"Of course," Donna said handing her a glass and the small bottle.

Charlotte took a sip as she saw Donna sit down next to her.

"So, when's the baby due? Do you know what you're having?" Donna asked excitedly. Finally, something to take my mind off the paternity results Donna thought.

"Baby is due in February on Valentine's Day of all things. I'm having a little girl! So now we both have babies that can grow up together," Charlotte said excitedly.

"Did you tell mom and dad? They never told me if you had," Donna responded.

"I didn't want them to tell anyone until I was passed my first trimester. I had difficulty before keeping a pregnancy, so I wanted to make sure I was passed the danger point."

"I'm so happy for you, Charlotte," Donna said hugging her.

Donna updated Charlotte about the wedding and her business and showed her the latest babies' pictures. She hoped Charlotte stayed long enough to see the twins for herself.

"There's another reason why I came to see you other than the obvious."

Donna had no idea, so she waited until Charlotte would just tell her.

"I'm glad you have not guessed it. I was wondering if instead of flying with two little babies across half a world for your "wedding" day, you would let Mitchell and I take care of the twins? Mom said she would travel with Troy, so he wouldn't be your responsibility either. I mean how many people take children on their wedding and honeymoon?"

Donna smiled. "That's so kind of you, Charlotte, but really?"

"Yes. You can run it by Harvey first, of course, but Mitchell really wants to do this so he can get acclimated. I haven't had little babies for a long time, so I need the practice as well."

Donna was speechless. She and Harvey had contemplated leaving the babies with someone, but Charlotte was the last person they thought would volunteer.

"Donna. Mom, dad, and Troy are returning home the next day. So, there would be more people to look after them if this doesn't work out."

"Charlotte, most people are flying back within the week. Harvey and I had only planned to stay a week because of the babies. We would miss them terribly."

"Come on, Donna, I'm sure you and Harvey need some downtime," Charlotte insisted her green eyes piercing into Donna's.

"Well, let me check. We already have their passports and we are prepared, but…"

Charlotte rose and Donna rose with her.

"Ok, let me know in a couple days after you talked it over with Harvey, ok?"

Donna nodded. "Sure. Again, that is very kind of you,"

"Nonsense. I haven't seen Lily and Mimi for awhile, and I would love to get my hands on them."

Donna smiled. "Where are you going?"

"I've got a property that I am showing down the street, so I thought I would stop in and update you before I did that," Charlotte said stepping toward Donna and hugging her. Donna hugged her back still in shock at Charlotte's offer.

Charlotte released Donna who retrieved her jacket from the spare room/office. Charlotte quickly walked to the door and waved goodbye to her little sister.

Little sister sat back down with an unfathomable expression.

Can't wait to tell Harvey Donna thought. He'll be as shocked as I am.

Two days later….

Harvey, sitting at his desk at the office, answered his cell. When he looked at the number, his anxiety made him breakout in a sweat and his fingers trembled. Calm down. Whatever news the lab has you will accept it. Lily and Mimi know you as daddy since the day they were born.

He hit the answer button and put the phone to his ear.

"Harvey Specter," Harvey answered.

"Mr. Harvey Specter?" The lab technician wanted to confirm.

"Yes," Harvey answered trying to make his voice not sound unsteady.

"This is Beekman Lab. Your DNA paternity test results are available.

"Good. What do they say?" Harvey's heart pounded as he waited anxiously for her next words.

"The test shows that your DNA is a match with Lily and Amelia Specter 98%. So, I would say you are the biological father."

Harvey sighed a heavy sigh of relief and a smile spread across his face that reached to his eyes. They are mine! Donna was right! I should have trusted her!

"Thank you so much," Harvey said and hung up the call.

Harvey's heart was filled with overwhelming joy as much as it was on the day of the twins' birth. He immediately called Donna.

Donna who was feeding Mimi at the moment hurriedly switched breasts so she could pick up the phone on the side of the table in the nursery. It was midmorning and she always gave the girls a little breastfeed between the start of their solid foods. It helped keep them contented and digest their food better. She saw it was Harvey and quickly hit the green button.

"Hey, what's up?" Donna asked softly.

"The girls are mine!" Harvey was so overwhelmed he just blurted this out. If Donna could have seen him, she would have wanted to hug him.

"They're…yours? Yours! Ours! Oh my God the lab called you?" Donna asked her own voice raising in pitch and volume as she was told what her heart had known all along.

"Yes! Donna," Harvey was so happy that all he wanted to do now was throw the work away and go home and embrace his family. He just wanted to squeeze them until his arms could not hold them any closer.

"Harvey," Donna said as she heard him making joyous noises. She wiped a relieved tear away from her face. "Come home, soon. Please? We'll be waiting for you."

Harvey said before hanging up the phone, "I'm on my way."