Crossing Path's Chapter 3-Jumpin Jack Flash
Eisner communications
"So who was that fellow who recognized you" Bree asked.
"Like he said an old friend from the neighborhood" Olivia said.
"A handsome old friend" Bree said answering her phone.
"Hi Jessica speak of the devil" she said.
"Oh really well I trust your judgment and your honest in this. Yes we will win" Bree said hanging up.
"What happened" Olivia said.
"Your old friend is now working the case" Bree said.
"You saw the Google report he is the best, like his said." Olivia said as she felt her phone vibrate.
"W hotel Union Square? Unless you want BBQ's" –Harvey, Olivia laughed.
"I was hoping for a Texas size margarita, damn! I'll see you at 7?'-Olivia, Harvey chuckled.
"He's acting like a high school kid" Mike said as Donna and him watched Harvey.
Donna gets up, she closes Harvey's door.
"Ok 7 years you barley mentioned your past outside of Harvard law, I know the most about you and I need to know I was right wasn't I" Donna said.
"You know me very well" Harvey answered.
"I knew it, ok, I like her she's pretty her blog is very nice, she's loyal" Donna started to say.
"She's my friend and yes in high school I had a crush on her" Harvey said.
"That doesn't leave this room" he said looking at the time.
"You never told her so what is stopping you now" Donna said.
"Cause she is my friend" Harvey repeated again, Donna's mouth opened.
"You two hooked up before" Donna said.
"No" Harvey lied he heard a thump.
"Mike stop eavesdropping" Harvey said starting to leave.
Keg party 1995 Bronx Park
"Class of 1995" Jeff Spector yelled as the cheering got louder.
"Thanks big bro for supplying the booze" Jeff said as Harvey poured himself a beer.
18-year old Olivia wearing shorts and a white t-shirt approaches Harvey. "You are not a dick after all" she joked.
"I wanted booze called the main guy who supplies them at Fordham" Harvey said.
"Well thank you I would have been listening to the bitch of a stepmother complaining about doing a party for me" Olivia said.
"What" Harvey said.
"She's a bitch, happy I am going upstate for school" Olivia said.
"You won't regret it, shit I didn't" Harvey said as music started to play.
"Love this song" Olivia said swaying her hips to the music, a red head gives her a glass of water.
"Thank you" she said as Harvey laughed.
"Nice one Tina" Harvey said.
"She's hot man, high school ass" Harvey's friend Wayne said.
"Don't she just turned 18" Harvey said strongly.
"Ok ok man chill out" Wayne said walking away.
Olivia laughs, "It sobered me up" she said looking around.
She imitates Harvey leaning back crossing his arms, "I know you are too cool for a lot of shit but can you dance a little" she said.
"Harvey Spector doesn't dance" Harvey said grinning as him and Olivia started to walk they realize they are away from the party. {Jumpin Jack Flash By Rolling Stones started to play}
"But you walk around following me right now" Olivia said taking Harvey's hand's {He spins her}
"You do dance" she said as her hands handed on his chest, Harvey puts his hands on her waist {they laugh}
"But it's all right now, I'm Jumpin Jack Flash. It's a gas! Gas! Gas!" they both sang.
"You tricked me" Harvey said as their faces moved closer.
"Yep" Olivia said {they kiss hungrily}.
Olivia giggled {as they both kiss each other deeply, digging into each other's hair}
Harvey broke the kiss, "Hmm" Olivia moaned as Harvey kissed her neck she puts her hands underneath Harvey's shirt.
"Liv" Tina yelled.
"Harv where are you guys" Jeff said as they started to make out again, Harvey then feels his pager go off to see Jessica's number.
They broke the kiss, "your mailroom job right?" Olivia said.
"Yea" Harvey said as Jeff and Tina approached them.
"Back with me now" Donna said.
"Heading out" Harvey said.
"When do you play the Rolling Stones" Jen asked.
"Just was in the mood, I should start to wrap up" Olivia said.
"See we are heading to the W tonight Sir" Raj said opening the door for him.
"Three O'clock Blues and not B.B. King" Harvey said entering the car.
"1946, Lowell Fulson" Raj said as he pulled out.
"Forgot Obama was in town traffic near my area taking still stuck in a cab" –Olivia.
"I'll be in the front," Harvey said.
W hotel
"Tell Olga that her rate has been confirmed" Olivia said she spotted Harvey right where he said he would be.
"Thanks Jen" she said as Harvey pulled up a seat.
"Busy?" Harvey asked, looking at his blackberry.
"Yea fashion week is over but now I have the Victoria's secret fashion show" Olivia said.
"I read about that Eisner took over the account two years ago" Harvey said.
"Yep, and all the model egos, musicians, etcetera, etcetera" Olivia said brushing her brown hair away from her face.
"Good evening Mr. Specter Ms. Walsh what can I get for you," a waitress said.
"Hi Julie, you two know each other" Harvey asked.
"I came here a few weeks ago with a client" Olivia said.
Harvey motioned Olivia to order first, "I'll have a Manhattan" she said, Harvey looked surprised.
"My usual Glenlivet straight" Harvey said.
"Wow a step up from our keg days" Olivia said laughing.
"You dancing around, me kicking everyone's ass at flip cup" Harvey said.
"Jeff was so pissed off senior party when you and your friend beat him and Craig" Olivia said.
"How is he?" she asked.
"Ok I guess, we talk from time to time" Harvey said.
"I heard from Tina about your dad, I'm sorry" Olivia said.
"Yea it was rough, I was working just got promoted" Harvey said.
"How's your family?" he asked.
"My dad retired, my sister is in junior year high school, my step mom is well the same," Olivia said forcing a smile.
Harvey noticed this, "Family gotta love them" he said, Olivia nodded.
"Your coworker who recognized my blog that was so sweet of her what does she do?" Olivia asked.
"She should be a lawyer she's a paralegal" Harvey said, Olivia's eyes widened.
"Really" She said, Harvey nodded.
"And the younger guy he kind of looks like you well age 18" she said.
"My associate Mike, he's one of my left hand the red head is my assistant Donna my right hand" Harvey said.
"Thank goodness for those right, Jen and Katherine in my office are that to me, from getting my coffee, making sure I eat lunch you name it, scheduling my photographer Dean when I shoot for the blog" Olivia said.
"I saw the site, wow 8,000 followers, written up in USA today" Harvey said impressed.
"Thanks" Olivia said smiling.
"You always liked to write" Harvey said.
"You noticed that?" Olivia said.
"Yea" Harvey said.
"I guess I should have known you would be a lawyer the way you used to argue with the umpires during games" Olivia said laughing.
"You noticed that" Harvey retorted to her.
"So this case" he said.
"Yes, Reid is out of his mind" Olivia said.
"Tell me more about him" Harvey said.
"He married Bree when during my first year, he always used to flirt with everyone but Bree seemed to be ok with it as she did that with the photographers. Bree's company got more successful well Reid was on the decline, last three years we got more million dollar accounts he was jealous. Think that movie "A Star Is Born"." Olivia said.
"He was being called Mr. Eisner" she said, as Harvey chuckled.
"Bruised ego" Harvey said.
"He only wants the firm so he can have control of those accounts so he can resurrect his company it's gross a lot of contacts the team and I built there is no way he's going to get them" Olivia said strongly.
"Hey, he won't" Harvey said touching her shoulder, the waitress observed their interaction.
"One Manhattan, One Single Malt Scotch" she said putting the drinks on the table.
"Cheers to old friend's" Harvey said.
"Amen to that" Olivia said as they toasted {her stomach rumbled}.
Harvey laughed, "Hungry" he said.
"Yes" Olivia said as Harvey handed her the menu.
"You are still always hungry" Harvey said.
"Oh wait you shouldn't talk Mr. Buffalo wings! I remember that time in your house when you were forcing yourself to eat the rest of them" Olivia said.
"Yea we had to get double cause you and Tina ate them" Harvey said, they both laugh as Olivia touches his arms.
"Good times" Olivia said as they continued to chat.
3 hours later
"Oh shit look at the time" Olivia said reading 11:00 pm on her phone.
"Time flies" Harvey said.
"I'll be right back, I just need to use the bathroom" Olivia said, Harvey watched her walk away.
"Looks like a great date so far Mr. Specter" Julie, waitress said.
"Oh it's not a date really" Harvey started to say.
"But you told me to put on your tab" Julie said smiling, Harvey chuckled.
"Well I hope to see the both of you on a real date soon" she said as Harvey tipped her {Olivia comes back}
"It's good to see you again" Olivia said to the waitress smiling.
"Likewise, have a good night you two" Julie said as Harvey helped Olivia with her coat.
"It won't be that much of an issue to get a cab" Olivia said looking around.
"Nonsense, I'll drive you home" Harvey said as Ray pulled up.
"You have a driver?" Olivia said.
"I'll tell you in the car" Harvey said as Ray came out.
"Good evening Sir' Ray said looking at Olivia.
"Liv, this is Ray" Harvey said as Olivia shook Ray's hand.
"Ray Olivia is one of my friend's from the old neighborhood" he said as Ray's eye's widened.
"Lovely to meet you" Ray said shaking her hand he opens the door for her.
"That's her, 'Jumping Jack Flash?'" Ray asked waling to the passenger's side to open the door for Harvey.
"Yes it is" Harvey said he enters.
"What is?" Olivia said.
"A cool night, Ray we are going to drop Liv off first" Harvey said.
"So tell me the story" Olivia said.
"Going down memory lane tonight Ray, I was in a cab and left $3,000." Harvey started to say.
"You are still forgetful has hell with things like that" Olivia said., Ray laughed.
"Ray found me and returned the money" Harvey said as Olivia looked up at Ray she smiled.
"I get it and you kept him ever since" Olivia said.
"Where is your place Olivia" Ray asked.
"23rd and 7th" Olivia said as Ray pulled out.
Harvey looks out the window, "Ray: You can't make the winter babe
that's dry long so" he said.
Olivia looked at him strangely, "Come again?" she said.
"You must have had a lot of drinks, you making it too easy. It's Come to My Kitchen by Robert Johnson" Ray said.
"What day was it recorded sir" he said.
"1936, Texas, November 23rd" Harvey said as Olivia laughed.
"We do this, music trivia" he said to Olivia.
"I see" Olivia said smiling, Harvey smiled back as they enjoyed the ride.
10 minutes later
"Oh you are at the new
"Never ending with this phone" Olivia said, Harvey felt his vibrate.
"This was fun" she said as Harvey walked her up to the building.
"Yea it was good to catch up" Harvey said.
"I'll see you in a few days when the real negotiations start" Olivia said as they gave each other a hug.
"Good night" Harvey said not wanting to let go they slowly break away and look at each other as Ray watches from the car.
"Good night" Olivia said walking into her building she waves at the doorman walking to the elevator.
Harvey walks back to the car, Ray opens the door. "Beautiful woman sir" he said grinning.
"She's just an old friend Ray" Harvey said getting in.
"Yes but you did say you never got over her despite the fact she was never your girlfriend" Ray said.
"She was different, the pretty girl the guys can hang with" Harvey said looking out the window.
"Now she's the woman well one of the few woman that are on the same level you are, and [he chuckles] gets you star strucked" Ray said.
Olivia's apartment.
"Hi Phillip" she said answering the phone putting it on speaker as she got dressed for bed.
"How was it?" Phillip asked.
"It was fun catching up with him" Olivia said.
"Must have been coming home at midnight, I goggled him he is real cute go for it." Phillip said.
"He's my friend and he is helping the firm on a case, it was nice to have someone you know that can relate to we both had to work our way up" Olivia said.
"Don't give me the we are just friend's and the make out session was a long time ago, I never seen you so excited when talking about a man" Phillip said.
"Phil I'm focused on keeping my job right now and not having that SOB get the firm, Harvey will stop that from happening" Olivia said..