Chapter 4-Negotiations
Set 4 days later
"Ms. Walsh how long have you known Mr. Reid" Trevor asked.
"8 years" Olivia answered.
"And during those 8 years he has been friendly to you hasn't he" Trevor asked.
Olivia looked at him strangely; Harvey motioned her to answer the question. "Yes, he's friendly to all the attractive women in the office" Olivia answered looking at Reid.
"And Darcy Adams" Trevor said.
"I see where this is going" Olivia started to say at Harvey shot her a look.
"Yes we worked together went to school together, you knew that" Olivia said.
"Industry newspapers called you guys rivals," Trevor said.
"Yes they did" Olivia said.
"You were just promoted after Darcy got terminated correct," Trevor said.
"Yes it was a pending promotion," Olivia said.
"You and Darcy were going head to head," Trevor said.
"Yes that is the nature of the fashion business" Olivia said.
"You would have done anything for this position even let's say fabricate affair reports," Trevor said.
"Where is this going" Harvey said.
"The start of these divorce proceedings was based on a lie that Ms. Walsh started" Trevor said.
"I know what I saw they were in Darcy's office, forgot that all junior partners had keys I came back to the office to get licensing papers and I saw them" Olivia said angrily.
"Redirect" Harvey said.
" how long have you known Ms. Eisner" Harvey asked.
"12 years" Olivia said.
"How did that come to be?" Harvey said.
"I was interning at Ms. Eisner's former employment. She saw me working at a coffee shop near her neighborhood and asked me if I wanted to be a fit model for appointments so I can quit the coffee shop job, even put me through a semester studying in Italy. I worked as a junior account executive and left when she started her own firm with fellow associates been together ever since" Olivia said.
"12 years is a long time," Harvey said.
"How did Ms. Eisner act when she introduced the team to her husband" he asked.
"Happy, in love unfortunately we were happy for her" Olivia said.
"So you knew Eisner for 12 years gave you opportunities left and right, a very tight bond," Harvey said.
"So the dumb question the defendant asked you how does that make you feel," Harvey asked.
"It's insulting and I think I am more clever than that to fabricate such a story" Olivia said, Harvey nodded.
"Bingo, and you are busy with Paris fashion week, a high visible lingerie show in two weeks coming up and you are here doing this. Must be true, right" Harvey said as Jessica gave a smirk.
"Super busy, doing late nights to balance the time to testify here" Olivia said.
"Thank you Ms. Walsh" Harvey said as he saw Trevor clinch his pencil.
The judge nodded "You can step down Ms. Walsh, we will reconvene in the morning" he said.
Olivia walked passed Reid's table, Jen hands helps her with her coat.
"What a prick" Jen said as Reid walked pass, she sees Louis, Harvey and Bree follow.
"I hope my testimony helped" Olivia said.
"The judge was listening" Louis said.
"You showed Bree's loyalty side it can only help" Jessica said.
"Thank you Liv" Bree said, Olivia nodded yarning.
"Excuse me" Olivia said walking to the bathroom.
"I thought she was going to go home at 6 yesterday" Bree said to Jen.
"She insisted on staying late" Jen said as Harvey overheard, he walks to the direction Olivia was going.
"Hmm" Jessica watches as he goes to the coffee stand.
Olivia walks out of the bathroom, "Take it" Harvey said.
"What is it" Olivia asked.
"Green tea to get you through the day but leave at 6 tonight" Harvey said seriously as Trevor spotted them from afar.
"I think you want to know this, Specter finally has a weakness" Trevor said on the phone, Harvey feels someone watching them he turns to see Trevor walking down.
"I can't there's so much to do" Olivia said.
"Yes but you have associates to help you, just for 1 night to get some rest" Harvey said.
"I can handle it" Olivia said firmly taking a sip of the tea.
"Ok, know you can but" Harvey said.
"Thank you" she said finishing.
"Jen when is Dean coming by" Olivia said.
"4" Jen said.
"It's 3 now we need to head back" Olivia said motioning Jen to follow.
"She doesn't know when to slow down" Bree said shaking her head as Harvey watched her walk away.
Pearson and Hardman 8pm
"So what is the real scoop between you and Ms. Fashionista" Louis said to Harvey in the kitchen.
"1999 wants the phrase 'scoop' back" Harvey said fixing himself a cup of coffee
"Don't avoid the question I saw you give her that coffee today how sweet" Louis said.
"Olivia is my friend a dear friend Louis" Harvey said seriously looking him in the eye, Louis stopped smiling.
"Exactly off limits" Harvey said, as Mike walked in {Harvey walks out}
"What was" Mike started to say.
"I asked him about his girlfriend" Louis said.
Harvey checked his email, he saw an email titled "New post for Spoon and Thread: Busy Dressing" he selected the link going to Olivia's Blog page.
"Hi everyone, I am sure you are reading the papers and see what is happening at my full time gig. I didn't want to keep doing posts when there is an obvious elephant in the room, I acknowledged it, and I'm dealing with it, moving on.
Since I am a busy bee these days my outfits the last two days have reflected that. I like to call it "Busy Dressing" (Shows pictures of Olivia wearing a color block pant and red top, and the wrap dress she was wearing today}.
I really love the green tea given to me earlier by a friend of mine, it is getting me through the day, thanks!
I hope to have longer posts (a cooking one this weekend I promise) once things have settled, I have a feeling it will be sooner rather than later.
-Olivia"
Harvey took out his phone, "You're welcome" he typed sending to Olivia.
Eisner Communications
Olivia looked at her phone, she smiled realizing Harvey read her blog. "Wait he reads my blog" she thought, she yarns.
"Everyone left" she said outloud, taking out her phone.
"Why isn't the car service picking up, damn I'll have to hail a cab" she thought walking out of the building.
Olivia adjusts the fur on her wrap coat she looks around for a cab starting to walk north not seeing a man with a hoodie behind her.
She turns around not to see anyone, "Taxi" she said as one drove pass her.
"Dammit" She said she takes her phone out looking up the car service.
"ugh!" she groaned feeling herself being pushed against the wall.
"You need to keep your mouth shut" the mugger whispered in Olivia's ear, Olivia nodded {the mugger pushes her down running across the street}
"Are you alright" a woman said approached Olivia helping her up.
Pearson and Hardman
"Mike let's call it a night" Harvey said as his phone rang.
"Specter" he said.
"This is officer Gains I was given your number by Ms. Walsh's friend Phillip she's downtown" Gains said.
"What" Harvey exclaimed as Mike entered the room.
"She is refusing to speak to any officer so we took her downtown. She was mugged leaving work tonight" Gains said
"Is she arrested if she isn't then she shouldn't be down there" Harvey said angrily.
"She is refusing to talk, she had one phone call and her friend transferred it to you" Gains said.
"I'm on my way" Harvey said.
"We are heading downtown I'll explain" he said.
Downtown police station
"It was a mugger I don't recognize any of these, I just want to go home" Olivia said again.
"You heard her and she isn't talking anymore till her attorney gets here" Phillip said.
"What attorney" Olivia said.
"I bribed the officer to contact your dude" Phillip said, as Harvey entered with Mike.
"I don't believe you" Olivia said hitting Phillip's shoulder.
"I'm Ms. Walsh's attorney" Harvey said he looked over at Olivia who was handcuffed to the seat.
"Why is she handcuffed" he said.
"It's procedure" a female police officer said.
"I worked for the DA for 2 years unless Ms Walsh is officially arrested, or carrying a weapon when you drove her here, remove the cuffs or she will sue the department and the arresting officers for harassment. You're treating her like she was the mugger" Harvey said.
"Tell her to talk" the female police officer said, Harvey shot her a look.
"What happened" Harvey said to Olivia.
"I was push against the wall then he pushed me down and left" Olivia said.
"He didn't say anything to you" Mike asked.
"No" Olivia lied, Harvey looked at her.
"That's not true" he thought, he glanced at Mike who gave him an agreeing look.
"You see her statement is clear" Harvey said.
"Ms. Walsh just needs to give her written statement then we can go" he said.
"As you wish" the female police officer said sarcastically removing the cuffs leading Olivia to another room.
"Hi I'm Liv's friend Phillip, I bribed the cop to call you she used her 1 phone call to call me" Phillip said shaking Harvey's and Mike's hand.
"Thanks for calling me" Harvey said.
"Did she tell you what happened" he whispered.
"No she called and said she was in jail and thought I can put up the bail money" Phillip said.
30 minutes later
"We'll be in touch Ms. Walsh" a police officer said.
"Thank you" Olivia said giving Harvey a tight hug {he returns the embrace} much to Phillip and Mike's surprise.
"Are you aright" Harvey said as Olivia nodded.
"Let's get out of here" He said.
"I'll take you home" he said.
"My driver is downstairs" Phillip said.
"Does everyone have a driver nowadays" Olivia joked as they were standing outside the building.
Harvey motioned Raj to drive up, "You had a long day head in the car I'll be there in a minute" he said, as Olivia was so tired she couldn't argue.
"Thank you" Olivia said to Phillip giving him a hug, Phillip shakes Harvey and Mike's hand again before getting into his car, Olivia smiles at Ray getting into the car.
Harvey shook his head, "She wasn't the best liar I'm going to find out what exactly happened, I need you to call Jessica and tell her about this so she can let Bree know. Once I find out what is going on I'll let you guys know" he said.
"Alright" Mike said he hails a taxi, Harvey watches him get into the cab.
"Thanks Ray" Harvey said as Ray opened the door for him.
"Are you hungry" he said as he saw Olivia asleep.
30 minutes later
"You didn't need to walk me all the way up" Olivia said.
"Yea I did Liv" Harvey said as she opened the door, Harvey looked around
"Still into comic books" He said looking at the vintage Spiderman covers on her wall.
He laughed looking at the vintage Vogue magazine covers.
"Do you want anything to drink" Olivia said walking to her bar.
"I got it, what do you want" Harvey said.
"You're my guest" Olivia said.
"Liv!" Harvey said in a stern tone.
"Let's someone help you today" he said pouring himself a whiskey and Olivia a glass of red wine.
"What a day" Olivia said.
"What really happened what did that mugger say to you" Olivia said.
"Nothing" she said.
"Bullshit" Harvey said.
"He said to keep my mouth shot" Olivia said.
"Reid" Harvey said.
"It makes sense I just testified he's angry" Olivia said.
"It is very street to do something like that and obvious" Harvey said.
"Who else could it be" Olivia said, as Harvey nodded.
"That's true as well" Harvey said looking as his phone.
"Jessica is aware, so is Bree. They are hiring extra security for our building, Eisner's building and Olivia's apartment" –Mike, Harvey read.
"I'll speak to Jessica and Bree about this" Harvey said.
"What happens now" Olivia said.
"Reid will go to jail if we can find evidence" Harvey said.
"Couldn't you use this to win the suit" Olivia asked.
"We can but it's at your expense" Harvey said.
"The firm would be in tact" Olivia said she yarned again.
"Don't think about that now" Harvey said seeing Olivia's face turn red.
"Ray, head home" he said calling Ray
"How are you getting home" Olivia said.
"Ray will pick me up in the morning, I'm staying over" Harvey said.
"You don't need to do that" Olivia said.
"I want to after this, Bree should have ordered you to go home" Harvey said.
"Well how would that help if this guy was working for Reid" Olivia said.
"We use your mugging its public record which means the press will see it" Harvey said.
"I know but this week I rather see headlines with Reid in bars and losing than being on edge" Olivia said
"I'll talk to everyone tomorrow about this" Harvey said as they sat across from each other.
Olivia gets up, "I'll see what leftovers I have" she said she gives Harvey a hug again.
"I'm not hungry Liv, just sit, and rest" Harvey said softly as they sat closer to each other.
"That was scary" Olivia said Harvey puts his arm around her.
"It won't happen again" Harvey said as Olivia put her arms around his waist, they both drift off to sleep.