The next day Harvey goes to the office around midday when his body felt clean and new. He had missed two important morning meetings so he was ready to take them in the afternoon. When he stepped in, an angry Louis Litt shows up:
- What the hell do you think you're doing?
- At this very moment something I don't like which is looking at your face - he answers angry
- Oh so you have time to be funny but you don't have time to do your god damn job.
- I'm not trying to be funny and what I don't have time is for you to treat me like I'm a first year associate telling me how to do my job
- I'm treating you the way you should be treated because I'm the managing partner. You've missed two important meetings this morning and your clients called Donna to complain because you didn't even answer your phone.
- You know what Louis? When you were not a managing partner you took plenty of time for your personal delight, this morning I had some personal issues to take care of that were not as pleasant as an intercourse with my girlfriend and that's why I came late for the first time in years.
Louis rest his frown. Even though he's still mad at the Sheila reference he can sense there's hurt behind his eyes so he stops.
- I'm sorry Harvey for whatever you're going trough. But you should have said something. That's what we do when we have personal stuff. The Morrison trial is in two days and none of his witnesses are prepared.
- I'm gonna call him now. I can spend the rest of the afternoon working with them.
- You don't have to. I already talked to him and sent Katrina over there to work with the employers.
- Good. Thanks Louis. Then I'm gonna call Owen to tell him I'm heading over there.
- He's in serious shit Harvey. Apparently Sean Cahil showed up at his office last night to tell him he's under investigation for the deal you made him sign with ET company.
- What? There was nothing wrong with that deal. I checked it by myself.
- Well I don't know Harvey but Donna calmed him down a little by telling him you have good strings with Cahill, and then she called him. He's probably gonna pay you a visit soon.
- Good. Thanks Louis.
- Thank Donna, she's been all over it the whole morning.
- I will.
- Oh and Harvey. I'm sorry about my manners this morning. I should have asked first, but you know whatever it is you can always talk to me. - Louis has learnt whit Lipschitz that Harvey has a particular way of showing when he's hurt. Lashing out at people is one of them, but he also likes to touch a nerve personally, like Sheila, probably because is the same nerve that bothers him somehow. That's why he handled it better and cool things down.
- Thank you Louis. And I'm sorry about what I said too. I didn't mean it.
Louis walked out of his office and Harvey stayed there thinking what to do next. Of course the easiest way is to go to see Donna and ask her what happened with his clients but he still doesn't know how to handle the conversation about the events of the previous night. So he decides to go see Cahill. When he's in the lobby he recognize that distinctive hair walking to him.
- Sean Cahill, just the man that I was looking for.
- Harvey Specter, I can say the same thing.
They both shake hands in a friendly way.
- I came here as soon as Donna told me you were in the office - Funny, Harvey thinks, he hadn't seen Donna the few minutes he spent in the firm, how did she know he had arrived - The intercom, of course- and why didn't she showed up at his office to tell him she called Cahill. Maybe she's afraid to face any type of conversation too - he conclude in a matter of seconds.
- So I imagine it must be urgent.
- It is. Your client is in serious trouble.
- Cut the bulshit Cahill. I took care of the contract myself and I know it doesn't have any federal violation of any type.
- Then you didn't look at the small typo. I'm going to explain you but why don't we have this conversation in your office now that I came all the way down here?
- Now that you came all the way down here why don't you invite lunch. It's 1 pm, I'm starving and I need to have my stomach full so I can process your bullshit - Any excuse to avoid crossing path with Donna at the office.
- I wouldn't think you're the type that can not think with a stomach full. Ok, let's go Harvey. Mc Donald's or Taco Bell? - he jokes while they both walk together.
They sit at a small restaurant near the office to continue the conversation.
- Go straight to the point Cahill. If my client would be in serious trouble I should be the one who pay you a visit and not the other way around.
- I wanted to save you the trouble Harvey. I'm doing you a favor and I don't think you're appreciating it. Derek Owen can go to jail- He lends Harvey a document that he reads carefully for a seconds.
- Oh you have got to me be kidding me - Harvey says while tossing the file back at him - This was a hundred years ago and the law changed from then, this is legal now.
- But it wasn't at that moment.
- Sean, whoever who found this was because they were looking for something to incriminate Derek, who is a very decent old man. This is a personal payback.
- You have some balls to say that Harvey.
- Like if your office haven't done shit like this before. So tell me Sean, who was the prosecutor who found this?
- I was. - Cahill says with a guilty look on his face.
- So are you telling me you have something personal against Owen?
- No Harvey, I don't even know who that man is.
- So what the hell is your problem? Are you trying to win cases cause you're low on your record?? You choose the wrong fighter.
- Do you think that I would choose to go against you if that were the case?
- Be upfront with me Sean.
- Ok Harvey you want honesty. I'll give it to you. For the last month someone that I don't know who it is has been intimidating me.
- How?
- Sending me documents of some of the shaddy things that I did.
- But you don't do things like this.
- You know that some situations can push you to the limit. But that doesn't mean that I'm a bad prosecutor or that I ever break the law, maybe I've bend it but not break it.
- I know that Sean but what does that have to do with my client?
- The son of the bitch who is intimidating me sent me proves of our deal that sent Sutter to jail and got Mike Ross out of prision. You know there were some suspicious things there.
- Yeah but nobody knows about it. You weren't supposed to leave any trace.
- Well, apparently someone does. You can't hide everything. So maybe we're both in trouble here Harvey.
- I can take whatever that comes Sean. I still don't know what does that have to do with my client?
- I need you Harvey. I don't know who this person is or what are his motives. I need you to help me figured out but more than that I need you to be there for me in case this goes more complicated.
- So, you're intimidating me too?? You're using my client's life to use me in your favor.
- I wouldn't use those words Harvey. But I needed to get you something to have you all in with this. If you help me out with this, he's free.
- Who's the son of the bitch now?
- I swear of God Harvey I haven't done anything that bad in my life or make any bad enemies.
- You're a federal prosecutor, of course you have made some enemies like you're making one now. You're the one who needs to figure this shit out instead of coming to me. - Harvey says angry, standing up, ready to leave.
- Harvey, Mike Ross is in the other side of the country, enjoying a perfect life with his wife and being a top lawyer in the city when he should still be in prision. You know he wouldn't have that if it wouldn't have been for me.
- You have benefit from that too by getting Sutter.
- You can never compare the benefits Harvey and you know that. I did that because I trusted him, like I trusted you.
- And I trusted you too, Sean.. Ok I'll help you with this but you have to learn that I don't respond to threats.
- threats or no Harvey. You need to know you're on this too.
- I'll take care of myself. Now I need to go to start digging into you. Send me the documents that you received.
- Ok. Keep in touch Harvey.
- I will. But I can't promise you anything.
- Hello? - Donna answer her phone.
- Hi. Am I talking to Miss Paulsen?
- New phone. Who's this?
- So I've been gone for a week now and you delete my number?
- I actually miss your voice - Donna giggles - sorry I couldn't call you today, it's been a busy day.
- Do you want to talk about it? - Thomas asks.
- No, I don't - She doesn't want to think about the day where she spent most of her time taking care of Harvey's business like the old secretary's days.Somehting that he didn't even appreciate it, like Louis told he should, which bothers her even more. He run, probably because he didn't want to talk about why he was late that morning, something she didn't even want to think about - maybe because in her mind she's afraid he overslept because he spent the night with some old girlfriend. - How's your mom?
- Good, we're good in here looking at the sunset in the sea trough the clinic window.
- That's nice.
- Oh and she says you're beautiful, which of course I already know.
Tell her that I say thank you , did you show her pictures?
- Of course I did. I'm bragging about you all over here.
Donna chuckles. She can sense he's being very sweet with the compliments lately and that he's happy about the two of them.
- Seriously Donna, I know what I'm asking you to do is a lot. But I can promise you I'm gonna make everything I can to make you happy.
- You don't have to Thomas. I'm happy as long as I'm with you.
- Good. - He smiles trough the phone. - I made Louis take care of my transfer here. Everything's settle. So I'm just waiting for you.
- I'll be there. But you know I have to leave everything ready in here so it'll be probably take a few more weeks.
- I know. I'm just a little anxious and speaking of that, There's something else I want to share with you.
- What is it ?
- I have a friend who has a friend who happens to have a clothes design company that now wants to expand and share profits with a charity... So I saved some time send them your resume. Hope you don't mind.
- Thomas that's awesome.
- Well they say you are.
- So you've been trying to find me a job too ?
- Well, like I said I'm a little anxious. And I know you don't want to work at my company otherwise you would be COO here. Well, these people will be happy to have you. You just have to tell them when they can interview you.
-Thanks Thomas. I'm looking forward to the future.
- Me too. - both smiling. - Oh and Donna?
- Yes?
- I love you. - This is the first time he says these big words and she's freezed. More than she should. She was not ready.
- Me too - Of course there's not other possible answer to the man you're about to move in with.
He hangs up. And she stays still thinking about it. It is flattering to know that you're loved by someone but it feels better to have mutual feelings, she thinks.
Thomas is very excited, so maybe that's why it all comes trough the phone. But she also knows he is a very honest guy, he meant his words. And she feels a little bit guilty about it and hates herself for that because she's not being able to feel the same way. It's just a matter of time, she thinks when Louis interrupts her thinking.
- Donna - He looks concerned while he's walking trhough the door.
- What is it Louis?
- Thomas Kessler asked me to handle the paperwork of his transfer to the satelital company in Miami.
Donna breathe because she realize she's gonna have to have this kind of conversations with everyone .
- I know that Louis. He's moving down there because his mother is sick.
- Oh my God. So are you two are gonna... ?
- I'm moving with him Louis. - Donna says with a nostalgic smile.
- What? - Louis surprise is big. - What? Oh Lord Donna when ??
- I'm not sure yet Louis I have to leave everything settled here.
- So are you going to leave us? - Louis says with teary eyes.
- I'm going to go live my life in a different way Louis. But I'm never going to leave any of you - She extend a hand trough her desk.- You're my family. Louis grabs it hard. Tears running trough his eyes.
- I love you. You're the most important woman in my life after Sheila and I will always support any ways that makes you happy because you're an amazing woman and deserve all the happiness in the world. And I know Thomas is a good man too.
- Thank you Louis, I love you too - Donna says crying.
- And I don't care whatever you're doing but you need to be here to meet your nephew when he's born.
- Of course I'm going to Louis. I wouldn't miss if for the world.
Meanwhile Harvey is listening this conversation outside her office without being seen. He feels like Louis just betrayed him. After everything they've been trough he's supporting her idea instead of trying to convince her to stay. How could he do that? And saying that Thomas is a good man. What does he know? When he hears Louis steps, he turns around and goes to his office. He stays there processing the news, he wants to drink again but think is not a good idea.
When Louis was leaving her office, he turns around and ask.
- Does Harvey know about this?
- I told him that I was thinking about it. But didn't confirmed it yet.
- Oh, ok. - Louis nods. Not knowing exactly what to say. He never could say anything about the two of them. His thoughts were as complicated as their relationship. The only thing he knew was that Harvey was going to have a difficult time to deal with her departure and he doesn't even want to think about his mood. He walks out of Donna's office and call Lipchitz to ask for help.
Few minutes later Harvey walks into Donna's office.
- What can I do for you Harvey? - She asks serious.
- Hey, I wanted to thank you for taking care of my clients today.
- It's nothing Harvey, Louis and Katrina helped too.
- I know.
- Did you talk with Cahill?
- I did.
- And?
- It's a long story but he needs my help.
- And why is he pursuing Derek then?
- Like I said, long story and you look tired. I'll tell you tomorrow when you're ready to hear it. - Donna doesn't insist. She's actually tired and she can see he doesn't want to talk about it.
- Ok. - she closes her laptop and look behind for her things to get ready to leave. Harvey stay still stand up in front of her desk.
- Before you go, I wanted to say sorry about last night. I overreacted. Today I had time to think about it and I wanted to tell you that I'll support any decision that you make, cause you're my friend and I will always want your happiness - Harvey can't believe he just let go that perfectly prepared speech. He took a lot from Louis's of course but she didn't notice.
- Thanks Harvey. This means a lot to me. And before you go I wanted to tell you that... - she pauses and looks at his eyes - I already said yes to Thomas.
He had rehearse his reaction too. Just a little nod and a light smile. She buys it. He's perfectly composed, totally different from the night before.
- Good. I'm happy for you Donna. Just let me know when so we can be prepared.
- Okay. I will once I finished with this month agenda.
Harvey was ready to leave her office when both of their jaws suddenly open with astonishment when they see probably their least favorite person crossing her door.
- Daniel Hardman - Harvey says with a daring look.