A/N: Can I stop and say how much I appreciate all the reviews I got. I had a huge grin this morning when my inbox was full of positive responses to this story.

I have to give a special thanks to CheekyBrunette (I hope that this chapter is better).
It's longer and the Action – Drama are finally here.

Chapter 2

The case went on for three more weeks. Every time they had something to move forward on, the other side put on a parade to slow them down. Everybody on the office was now walking on edge.

Mike was getting notes from Harvey ever since they had a shouting match over some documents.

He was at his desk, trying to finish the latest report on the client. He was working harder and longer than everybody else and he was getting sick, he knew that.

All the water in the world wasn't enough to kill his thirst, he even tried cutting down his caffeine, but he couldn't get through the day without wanting to kill a fellow associate, so he tried some vitamins, but his mouth was always dry. He blamed his exhaustion on the lack of sleep, but last night he threw in the towel and slept for 12 hours and he still felt like his brain had been stuffed with cotton candy. He didn't care anymore if Harvey called him a wuss; after this case was done he was going to ask for a day off.

Harvey was tired, like really tired now. He would never admit that, but if this client wasn't a big one he would have thrown him under the bus himself.

Forget about pay check and reputation. Sometimes being a lawyer sucks.

Donna told him that he had a meeting with said client on Friday afternoon, and maybe this would be over.

"Harvey, a word?" Jessica entered his office, looking extremely serious.

"Yes, Jessica," he said, trying to smooth the conversation.

"I hope you have a killer strategy for Friday." Her tone showed she wasn't in the mood.

"I'm working on that." He tried to sound more confident then he felt right now.

"Harvey, I don't care what you do, close this case." She replied.

"Considerer it done." He got serious.

"Good." She looked at him one last time as she left.

"Donna, get Mike in here." He rubbed his eyes.

Mike entered Harvey's office slowly.

Harvey looked at his associate and noticed he seemed a bit under the weather.

He felt a little guilty about it, but now wasn't the moment to waste precious time.

"So you read through this entire case. Anything I can use to close this SOB Friday?" He asked, expecting a positive report from his associate.

"I found a few discrepancies." Mike announced not really looking at him.

"That sounds uncertain. Go get all your research, we are finishing this tonight," the older man said.

Mike went to his desk and gathered all his material, organized his bag and went to find Harvey. The lawyer had his shirt rolled up; his suit was hanging on the back of his chair.

He was glad to see that it will be all hands at work tonight.

"You look very hard worker like that," he said, trying to lighten up the mood.

It would be the 1st time after they argued that they would be working that closely, and it would be better if they were on good terms.

"I work very hard." Harvey said with a serious tone.

"I know, I know that…" He stammered. "Is just that I never saw you like that, besides the Harley comet event, when you weren't wearing even a suit at the office, and I was thinking, but… never mind." He decided to shut up before he made things worse.

"I understood what you said.'You just keep thinkin' Butch. That's what you're good at.' Me, I just want this case to be over." He had a hint of smile on his face after his western quote.

Mike was going to comment on that, but Donna chose that moment to interrupt.

"Harvey, I ordered your usual and pizza with crust stuffed for Mike." She had a silly smile on her face when she looked at him.

"Donna, marry me?" He gave her a goofy smile and the puppy dog eyes.

"I don't date men who wear skinny ties, sorry kid." She gave him a wink.

"Besides, if she is ever marrying anyone it should be me. I was here first," Harvey said, protective.

"Yeah, you like to be delusional sometimes, Harvey, I know. See you boys tomorrow, play nice tonight." She left with a grin.

"How can she be this awesome?" Mike said, amused.

"I wonder that most times, but don't tell her I said that," he added quickly. "So you ready to start?"

"Aye aye, Captain," the younger lawyer grinned.

They made steady progress through the night. After they ate, while both men were reading all the briefs Harvey noticed that Mike was having an unusual amount of water after he was done with his pizza.

"Giving up the red bull?" He noticed.

"I...How do you know I drink red bull?" Mike asked him.

"Oh please, kid. You're like that little ad, if you don't grow wings by the end of the year I'd be surprised." Harvey managed to keep his face straight saying this.

"I'm having a hard time going to sleep, so no more caffeine than I need to get through the day," he said honestly.

Harvey made a mental concern note hearing this; maybe he was really giving the kid a break after Friday. They were ready to wrap up when Harvey decided to have a drink just to relax. He offered some to Mike.

Mike said yes just because he didn't want to upset Harvey and he actually could use some alcohol to burn the tension.

He drank he strong liquid and felt his stomach do a little flip.

He bolted through the office door, found a toilet and emptied all his stomach contents.

Harvey was completely taken aback and followed Mike to the bathroom.

When he got there the young man has washing his face, the stale smell making him want to gag.

"What's wrong with you?" He asked harsher than he intended to, masking his concern with anger.

"I have no idea; it could be a stomach bug," Mike said earnestly.

Harvey was going to let it slide, but noticed Mike's forehead.

"You look flushed, come here," he said, getting uncomfortably closer to the young man.

The lawyer touched Mike's head and noticed a slight fever.

"How long have you been sick?" Harvey was angry at his associate's lack of judgment.

"I'm not sick. I…" Mike said, trying to defend himself.

"Mike you just got sick and have a fever, don't play dumb with me." He stared at him.

"I've been feeling kinda sick for a few days now, but nothing out of the ordinary.

It's not a high fever and it's only at night, so I take some Tylenol and I'm fine in the morning, some cold sweats and dry mouth, but listen Harvey I feel fine, after this case is done…" He trailed off.

"After this case it's done you're going to take a break." Harvey said serious.

Mike was left open mouthed, he was going to ask for a day off, but was taken aback with surprised when Harvey suggested himself.

"Sure," he said.

"And since I can't take you tomorrow, I want you to go see my doctor. I don't want you to come to work with any disease that could contaminate other people, including myself."

"Harvey…" Mike winced.

"There is no discussion. If you only have a stomach bug I want you to be completely ok, after all I'll be throwing a dinner party after this case is over." He said that with a soft smile.

"I thought you didn't care..." Mike made a weak attempt to joke.

"I don't, but even I need a break sometimes, but if you tell anybody about that. You are going to be the only associate left out."

"My lips are sealed."

"Good, go home. Rest and see you tomorrow," Harvey said as he left the bathroom.

Friday morning, after the meeting.

Harvey was gloating, he entered the office and everyone was cheering. The mood had been so grim lately that even him could not help but smile.

Donna was waiting for him, dressed to impress and holding his usual cup of coffee.

"You're looking stunning," he said and was pleased with the full smile he got back.

"Thanks, and congrats on today." She was beaming

"Thank you." He knew he didn't have to boast around her. Her smile with appreciation was good enough for him.

"Jessica wants to see you in half an hour," she told him over her shoulder.

"Ok. I'm just going to get everything ready to fill this case, for good."

Jessica's office.

"Jessica, may I come in?" he asked as he stepped halfway inside.

"Harvey." She was smiling. "I heard the drinks are on you tonight," she said playfully.

"I'm going to kill Mike."

"Why? I thought the puppy was doing better." She frowned upon his come back

"I told him the celebration was a surprise."

"Oh, but he didn't tell me anything I was joking with you, but…Oh my…Not only drinks, but a full meal out of our Mr. Specter. I could say that you are starting to care." She laughed.

"Jessica you are well aware that this is not the case, but I think that everybody needs a break after these two months," he said serious.

"You're definitely right. I'll make arrangements and even tell the staff it was my idea," she nodded in agreement.

"Great, I have a reputation to maintain." He smiled at his boss.

Harvey was still in a good mood after lunch when he finally looked up to see Mike in his office.

"Mike, we are done. Case is over. I even convinced Jessica to throw the dinner as her idea. Your drinks are on me," he said cheerfully to his young associate.

Mike looked like he was going to faint. He held an envelope and let out a resigned sigh.

"Harvey we need to talk," he said, unable to look Harvey in the eye.

"What's wrong?" he asked, dreading the look on the kid's face.

"I went to see your doctor as you told me, they did some blood work and held me there the entire morning; I was starting to freak out when they called me to see the head of the department. Dr Wilson was there, they gave me my results back," he babbled.

"And..."

"Harvey, I have cancer." Mike looked at him with tears on his blue eyes.

A/N: I know sappy, cheesy, but I can't help it. I like to see Mike suffer and Harvey be the awesome person that he can be. I hope I made them believable and hope to hear any kind of feedback. After so many kind reviews I'm afraid I'm not going to live up to the potential of this story. I'm working on 2 more chapters and can see two more coming. More juice on the next chapter, btw Dr. Wilson is a homage to House, MD, but this is in no way a crossover. I just love his character to death too.

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