I could've swooooorn I put chapter 11 up already? if I didn't heres 2 chapters...if I did, heres a reupload and a new chapter lol idk what happened


"Are you okay over here?"

Harvey nodded as he swallowed the food in his mouth. Placing his empty plate down on the table beside him, he turned to face his sister. Her brown eyes watched him concerned as she licked the mayonnaise from her fingers and balanced her plate of chicken and bread in her left hand. The size of the contents made him smile with amusement. His sister had practically the entire bird on her plate and it appeared earlier morning sickness certainly hadn't affected her appetite. It was at least her second helping. Chuckling to himself, Harvey turned as the sound of laughter came from the bottom of the garden.

"Personally, I could throttle Andrea." hissed Lynn. "I mean look at her."

Harvey let his gaze drift over towards the porch by the large red brick house. Andrea was sitting on the steps with Nick and her head was thrown back in laughter. He lightly shuddered at the sound. Her laughter always did grate on his nerves. It was so high pitched and false but then that was Andrea. He took a sip of beer from the bottle in his hand and turned his attention back to his sister.

"She's acting like butter wouldn't melt when everyone knows that she's nothing but a cheating, lying…"

Harvey nudged his sister in the rib with his elbow halting her tirade. As Lynn glared at him, he smiled sweetly at his Aunt Jane who was walking towards them waving her empty wine glass in her hand.

"Are you two enjoying yourselves? Have you both got plenty to eat?" she slurred.

Harvey nodded his head and stepped aside as Jane smiled and reached past him to grab the bottle of wine that sat upon the long wooden table. He smirked at his sister and she snickered quietly back. His aunt was definitely tipsy. But then again that was nothing new. She always did enjoy a tipple at any family gathering they went to.

"I think Nick and your Uncle John were looking to play a game of ball once everyone has eaten. Are you up for it, Harvey?"

"Sure." he replied smiling at Jane.

"Good." Her small fat hand patted his arm affectionately. "Maybe you could get that girlfriend of yours to join you."

She paused and her blue eyes were confused as she looked at her nephew.

"What is her name again? I've forgotten."

Harvey saw Lynn roll her eyes behind Jane as she chewed on a piece of bread. His mother's sister still frequently forgot Adam's name even after eight years of marriage.

"It's Donna." he reminded her.

"Donna. That's it." She clicked her chubby fingers in delight as she smiled. "She's such a sweet girl. Your Uncle John is quite taken with her."

Harvey was sorely tempted to make a comment about yet another member of the Harris family taking a fancy to his girl but he decided against it. Instead he looked over towards the other end of the garden where Donna was standing talking with his father and his uncle. The corner of his lips tugged upwards into a smile as he watched her from afar and it struck him that there was something especially beautiful about her today. He wasn't sure what it was. Maybe it was the way her hair fell in loose soft curls across her shoulders or maybe it was the fact that he could still remember how good it felt to have her lying beside him in bed this morning.

He'd been the first one to waken up and had immediately felt the weight of her arm across his stomach. He had smiled to himself and gently shifted onto his side to watch her. Her lips had been slightly parted. The pink hue from the rising sun had fallen softly across her face. He hadn't been able to resist reaching out and touching her as the sound of her light steady breathing filled the silent room. His fingers had barely touched her skin as they trailed across her cheek. He could still remember how soft and warm her skin was. Donna had looked so peaceful in her slumber and he swore she had looked like an angel.

"Hey, Romeo!"

Harvey felt a light smack to the back of his head. He turned around and scowled at Lynn who was grinning widely at him.

"If you can drag your eyes away from Donna for a second, Mom is shouting on you. She needs your help in the garage." she said her eyes twinkling with amusement.

"And why can't you help her? You too busy stuffing your face?" taunted Harvey right back.

"No smartass. She needs another table carried out. The next door neighbours have invited themselves along. She needs a big oaf like you to do it."

Harvey's hand hugged his stomach as he laughed sarcastically and lightly muttered as he wandered towards the house. Lynn chuckled as she picked up a leg of chicken and gazed towards the garden. Her curiosity was immediately piqued when she saw Andrea wander casually in Donna's direction and she immediately dropped the chicken back on the plate. The bitch was up to something. She could see it in her face and recognised that smug expression a mile away. God knows, she'd seen it plenty of times before.

Lightly frowning, Lynn placed her plate down on the table behind her. As she wiped the back of her hand across her hot forehead, her eyes watched Andrea carefully. She was definitely going to be keeping an eye on her. One wrong move towards Donna and she was going after her.

"Andrea! How nice of you to join us."

Donna froze as John greeted his soon-to-be daughter-in-law. She took a mouthful of wine and tried to avoid looking in her direction as she shifted her feet uncomfortably in the grass. She'd successfully managed to stay away from Andrea for the better part of the afternoon. She'd stuck by Harvey's side until he'd left for some more food a little while ago but unfortunately it looked like her luck had just run out. As Donna swallowed her drink, her eyes met Harvey's fathers'. She pressed her lips together and smiled as he threw a sympathetic look her way.

"Have you enjoyed the barbecue so far?"

"Yeah, it's been great. The weather is just fantastic." replied Andrea.

Donna clenched her jaw tightly as she tried to zone her out. She swirled the clear liquid around in her glass and her eyes focused on a clump of daisies on the grass. Andrea's voice irritated the hell out of her. It was so goddamn whiny. It reminded her of a screeching cat. How on earth Harvey had tolerated it, she would never know. It must have driven him absolutely crazy.

"Actually if you guys don't mind, I came over to have a chat with Donna. We haven't really had to chance to talk yet. I thought now would be a good time to break the ice."

Taken aback, Donna lifted her head slowly feeling everyone's eyes upon her. The first thing she saw was the false smile plastered across Andrea's face. Her fingers gripped her wine glass a little more tightly as she forced a similar smile. God, the bitch was so fake she was practically plastic.

"Well, Gordon and I will leave you to it." John looked at his brother-in-law as he slapped him across the shoulders. "Let's go and round up the boys and get this ball game under way."

Donna swallowed thickly as she watched John guide them towards the red brick house. For some reason her palms felt ridiculously clammy. She rubbed her right hand against her skirt as her eyes glanced towards the food table searching hopefully for Harvey.

"He's not there. He disappeared into the house a few minutes ago."

Donna slowly turned her gaze towards her. Her normally gentle hazel eyes were guarded and hard. She saw the almost arrogant expression on Andrea's pretty face and her fist curled in a reflexive clench. She was tempted to smack it right from her. Instead she took another gulp of wine. If there truly was a God, she would get loaded pretty quickly.

"The two of you seem pretty cosy together."

Donna snorted at Andrea's comment, wrinkling her nose in disgust. "I'm pretty sure you didn't come all the way over here to compliment me on how cosy Harvey and I are. So why don't you tell me the real reason why you're here, Andrea?"

The small blonde licked her lips. Her grey eyes glared at Donna. "I just wanted to let you know that I'm on to you. I know exactly what you are."

"You know what I am, huh? Care to tell me exactly what that is?"

"You're a gold digger, Donna. Harvey's a very wealthy man. You're only after him to see what you can get out of him."

Donna let out a guffaw as she felt her blood begin to boil with her anger. This bitch had a real nerve. She obviously thought she was something passing judgement on everyone else. Placed her hand on her hip, Donna glared back at her. "See that's where you're wrong. I'm not with Harvey for his money. I'm with him because I'm in love him."

And as her words carried in the breeze, Donna realised that there was probably more truth to that statement than she would allow herself to believe.

"Please!" Andrea snorted. "How old are you? Honey, you don't know the meaning of the word love."

"Oh trust me, I do." replied Donna. She took a few steps closer to Andrea. She could smell her strong and overbearing scent. It caught in the back of her throat and she fought the urge to gag.

"Every time I look at Harvey or feel his lips upon mine I know exactly what love is. What we have is real, Andrea. If you don't believe it, quite frankly I don't give a damn."

Andrea snorted. She still wore the smug arrogant look upon her face. "That's not love. That's infatuation, honey. That feeling won't last. Neither will you and Harvey."

Donna gritted her teeth as she tried to maintain her composure. Inside, she was itching to slap the bitch for her matter of fact attitude. She was so angry but not angry enough not to realise that there was a huge chunk of truth to what Andrea was saying. Being with Harvey wouldn't last. What they had wasn't real. Despite her feelings for him, they were nothing more than a business arrangement and the clock was even ticking on that one. She had four days left and counting. But right now, that was the last thing she wanted to dwell on.

"Thanks for your opinion but for the record, it doesn't mean a damn to me." she replied.

"It should." said Andrea. "Because it is the truth. Harvey is going to see you for what you truly are. A young girl with a silly crush who is looking to get a free meal ticket until she can finish up her Ivy League college education."

"You know what? You can think what the hell you like Andrea. It doesn't matter to me. I know how I feel about Harvey and I know how he feels about me. And that's what is eating you up inside isn't it?"

Donna paused and her lips curled up in satisfaction as she took a few steps closer. Her eyes were wide with her glare.

"You can't handle the fact that Harvey has moved on. That he's found someone else who loves him and treats him the way he deserves to be treated. God knows, that's something you never did."

Andrea dropped her hands to her sides and snorted loudly in retort. "Maybe I did treat him badly. Maybe I did break his heart. But you know something, Donna?" she said, practically spitting her name. "You were wrong when you said Harvey had moved on because quite frankly, I'm not sure he has."

"Andie? Your mom is on the phone."

Nick's voice interrupted their conversation. As Andrea stepped back, she plastered yet another false smile on her face as her fiancé came striding towards them.

"Hey, Donna." he said, acknowledging her and she noticed his brown eyes were warm and friendly.

"Hey" she replied forcing a smile.

"Sorry for interrupting your conversation guys but she's calling from the airport." He smiled at Andrea. "She says she wants to talk to you before she arrives in the morning."

Andrea turned towards him. She reached up and her long fingers played with the collar of his black shirt. "It's okay, baby. Donna and I have finished our chat."

Without once looking in her direction, Andrea took Nick's hand and tugged on it. "Come on. I'd better take that call."

Nick smiled almost apologetically as he followed behind Andrea and Donna shook her head in disbelief as she watched them walk back towards the house. The bitch had even more nerve than she had thought possible. Looking around her, she sighed heavily and her mind was pre-occupied as she walked slowly towards the bottom of the garden and sat down on the lawn. Nursing her drink in her hand, Donna rested her back against the large oak tree that whispered above her. The short grass tickled her bare legs and the light breeze blew loose strands of hair across her face. She lifted her hand and tucked them behind her ear and she became so lost in her thoughts that she didn't know how long she had been sitting there when she heard her voice.

"Here you are."

Donna lifted her head and smiled as she saw Lynn walking towards her. Her face looked flushed and tired and she'd scraped her blonde locks back into a ponytail. The hot sun was obviously taking its toll on her.

"I've been looking for you everywhere."

"Well, here I am." Donna said, sighing softly before lifting the glass in her hand and taking a mouthful of wine. She shifted on the grass and adjusted her denim skirt across her thighs before wrapping her left arm loosely around herself.

"I hope you're not hiding out here because of what Andrea said to you."

Donna brow crinkled with her surprise as she looked up in Lynn's direction. She hadn't realised she had overheard the conversation.

"Because I wouldn't give her the satisfaction. She's nothing but a spiteful jealous bitch." Lynn puffed heavily as she lowered herself down and sat beside Donna brushing away a tiny insect that had settled on her arm. "It's nice and cool here. Thank God."

She exhaled a laboured breath before nudging Donna playfully with her shoulder.

"I couldn't have a tiny sip of your wine, could I? I've been dying for one all afternoon but both Mom and Harvey have been watching me like a hawk. I tried to tell them one little drink wouldn't do me any harm but they weren't having it."

Donna chuckled as she passed Lynn the half full glass. She watched her take a small mouthful and close her eyes as she swallowed the liquid.

"That's damn good wine." She opened her eyes and grinned at Donna as she passed her back the glass. "When I was pregnant with Pete, I couldn't go near the stuff. The smell made me feel sick." She patted her perfectly toned stomach through the loose shirt. "With this little one, I could probably drink it by the bottle if I was allowed to."

Donna laughed as she settled back against the tree. Just then the familiar sound of his deep laughter caught her attention. She bit down on her lip as she watched Harvey jog backwards across the garden and throw the baseball towards his father. He then stopped and adjusted the black cap he now wore backwards on the top of his head.

"He'd throttle Andrea if he knew what she had said to you."

Donna glanced away from Harvey lifting her shoulders in a shrug as her long manicured finger began to lightly trace the rim of the wine glass. "Honestly, it doesn't matter."

"Of course it matters. If she thinks she can go around threatening you and insulting you she's got another thing coming." Lynn shook her head as she looked over at her brother. Her ponytail bounced softly on the top of her head. "You know she can't stand the fact that Harvey has moved on and is really happy. It's killing her to watch you with him. Well, it damn well serves her right. She was the one who screwed around on him."

Donna couldn't help but smile to herself. Lynn certainly wasn't holding back on her former friend. She was very protective of her brother and rightfully so. She was sure she would be the same if it was Shane who had been cheated on and she was right. Andrea had no-one else but herself to blame for losing Harvey.

"Uh oh. You've been spotted."

Donna looked up to see Harvey walking in their direction. She couldn't help the small smile that traced her lips as she watched him whistle whilst juggling the baseball in his hands.

"You do know he's going to try and rope you into a game of ball."

"You think so?" Donna took a small sip of wine as her eyes remained firmly on Harvey.

"Yep. I can see that little persuasive glint in his eye from here. You do know he won't take no for an answer."

Donna chuckled lightly. She didn't add that she probably wouldn't put up much of a fight. She was pretty sure she wouldn't be able to refuse him anything he asked. A branch snapped underfoot as Harvey came to stand in front of them. As the breeze blew, she caught the faint scent of his cologne and she breathed it in. God, he smelt incredible.

"And what are you two ladies up to?" he asked as he knelt down in the grass in front of them. He absently threw the ball in the air catching it in his hand.

"Oh nothing. We were just talking about you little brother." teased Lynn as she crossed her legs over in front of her dusting the grass from her long white shorts.

Harvey frowned as he looked between the two women. His brown eyes twinkled as they settled on Donna and he winked at her. "Don't believe anything she told you. It's all a pack of lies."

Donna laughed as Lynn's foot shot out playfully kicking her brother.

"Hey. Less of the violence." said Harvey as his hand lightly slapped his sister's leg.

"Or what? Are you going to go crying to Mom?" Lynn's smile was wide as she turned towards Donna. "He used to do that when he was little, you know. I'd say or do something he didn't like and he'd rat me out to Mom."

"Liar!"

"I am not."

Harvey shook his head as he looked at Donna and he couldn't help but notice how brightly her big hazel eyes sparkled as she laughed. "She's full of crap." he told her.

"Just ask Mom, Donna. She'll tell you the truth."

He rolled his eyes dryly before playfully swatting at his sister. She laughed and stuck out her tongue. "I'm sure Donna would rather come and play a game of ball with me instead." he said.

Lynn discreetly nudged Donna and threw her a knowing look.

"So what do you say, Donna? You up for a game?" asked Harvey, smiling at her.

Donna smiled in return as she lightly shrugged her shoulders. She puffed lightly and blew her hair out from her eyes. "I don't know. I think I'd rather sit here with my glass of wine and just watch the game with Lynn."

"Aw, come on, Donna. You have to play." Harvey's brown eyes were wide as they pleaded with her. "I need you on our team."

"Is bitch-face playing?" asked Lynn.

His brow crinkled with his frown as he looked disapprovingly at his sister.

"What? She is a bitch. You should hear what she said to Donna earlier on."

Donna's mouth parted in alarm as Harvey quickly turned and looked at her with a concerned expression on his face.

"She said something to you?"

She didn't reply as she pushed herself to her feet. She smoothed down her skirt with her hand and as she raised her head, she saw Harvey had gotten to his feet too. She drew a circle on the grass with her sandal as he continued to watch her.

"Donna, what did she say?"

Donna pressed her lips together in a tight smile. "It doesn't matter. It was nothing I couldn't handle."

She saw the worried frown on Harvey's face and not wanting to discuss it any further, she held out her hand towards him and forced a smile. Lynn was right. She shouldn't give Andrea the satisfaction of getting to her, not when having fun with Harvey would rub her face in it even more.

"Come on. Let's go and play some ball." she smiled.

Harvey said nothing as he took her hand in his and his skin felt warm and clammy.

"Hey, Donna. If you happen to hit a ball in Andrea's direction, make sure it connects with her face." said Lynn.

Harvey glared at her but there was no mistaking the twinkle of amusement in his eye. He chuckled lightly as he shook his head.

Donna winked at Lynn as she bent down and handed her the quarter full wine glass. "Will you look after this for me?"

Lynn beamed widely as she nodded and took the drink.

"Hey. That wine had better be here when we get back." said Harvey as he pointed in her direction.

She stuck out her tongue. "Just go play ball, little brother."

Harvey squeezed Donna's hand as they walked in the direction of the small group gathered on the lawn. Their arms swung back and forth as their shoulders brushed lightly together. "I'm sorry if Andrea upset you earlier."

Donna shook her head as they walked across the grass and gave him a reassuring smile. The sky was so clear and blue above and she could feel the hot rays from the sun against her face. "Like I said, it was nothing I couldn't handle."

"But she had no right to do that to you." he replied, clenching his teeth angrily as he glared in Andrea's direction. He couldn't believe she had deliberately upset Donna. She was the innocent one in all of this. She didn't deserve to put up with her crap and why the hell had Andrea started on her anyway? Lynn was right. She was a bitch. A vindictive bitch that had to learn to keep her mouth shut especially when it involved someone he genuinely cared about.

"You know I've a good mind to ask her what the hell she is playing at."

Donna sighed heavily and stopped in her tracks. She tugged on Harvey's hand and brought him to stand just in front of her. Her eyes were wide as they scanned his face. "Just leave it, Harvey. Please?"

"But Donna…"

She placed her finger over his lips silencing him. "For me?"

Harvey's broad shoulders rose and fell with his resigned sigh. As her hand fell away, he licked his lips and slowly nodded his head.

"Good." she said as her thumb traced over his knuckle and she smiled softly at him. "Now let's go and kick some ass out there."

A slow grin crept across his face. "Those are fighting words Paulsen."

"Well Specter, I hate to lose." she said, grinning back.

Her gaze drifted and Donna glanced briefly over Harvey's shoulder. She couldn't help but notice Andrea look over in their direction. Even from a distance, she could see the annoyed look upon her face, a look which she took immense pleasure from. And without a second thought, Donna reached up and pressed her lips against Harvey's. Her eyes closed as she relished the feel of his hot mouth on hers and suddenly all thoughts of Andrea were forgotten as she got lost in Harvey. Kissing him felt so good and so right. She never wanted to stop but she knew that unfortunately she had to. After all, none of this was real.

But as she went to pull away, she was surprised to feel Harvey's hand on her hip pulling her back towards him. Her heart raced in her chest as she felt his mouth open and he deepened the kiss. Donna slid her arm around his waist, her fingers gripping the cotton material of his shirt. She could feel the gentle heat of his skin underneath it and the hard muscles across his back. A soft moan escaped from her throat as Harvey's tongue teased her bottom lip and she opened her mouth wider. Her body throbbed as their tongues brushed together. God, she wanted this kiss so badly. She wanted him.

"Harvey, put her down man and come and play ball."

The loud shout startled them, breaking the kiss. Slowly Harvey pulled away and Donna's eyes fluttered open. He was watching her. The expression in his brown eyes was mysterious yet tender.

"We'd better get over there." he said softly.

Donna nodded as she licked her lips. Her mouth was wet, her head was spinning and she was still reeling from his kiss yet somehow she found enough composure to follow him across the lawn. Although that composure was shaken again when Harvey laced his fingers through hers and brought their joined hands to his mouth kissing her knuckles softly. A slow, happy smile traced Donna's lips as she leant her head gently against his shoulder. Every part of her was screaming to her that this was so right, that this was exactly where she belonged, with Harvey.

Donna quickly shoved a fleeting thought of Thomas from her mind. As they approached the small group in front of them, she met Andrea's stare. She was holding Nick's hand and there was no mistaking the hatred in her cold grey eyes. Donna gripped Harvey's hand a little tighter and she felt him drop a soft kiss against her temple. Her smile widened as a tiny part of her dared to believe that Harvey felt something for her. Or at the very least he was attracted to her. He'd kissed her in bed last night and there was the way he had kissed her just now. It had been urgent and passionate. It gave her hope that this was more than a business arrangement between them. And if it was, then Andrea had a fight on her hands because there was no doubt in her mind that the bitch wanted Harvey back. Well, there was no chance in hell that was going to happen. Not if she had anything to do with it because would do whatever it took to keep Harvey out of Andrea's clutches.