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Donna Meets Lily -

Chapter 39 -

Back Home Again...For Good!

After giving Brenda the good news about a possible new start after the retraction that Schwitzer and Learson promised to print, Brenda, Mike, Harvey and Donna all went to dinner. Brenda had apologized for the part she had played in convincing Donna to remain in California and pursue the movie role.

"No, it's fine. I'm glad I did it. It allowed me to see where I really want to be."

Harvey turned to his wife and said, "Which is with me and the firm."

Donna took his hand that lay next to her and grasped it.

"Yes," she said emphatically. "I will be happy going home and returning as the Pearson Specter Litt's Firm Operation Manager and celebrating our marriage in the open and having this baby."

Then looking across the table at her friend she said, "By the way, do you think you'll be able to come to New York for the wedding?"

"You still want me to come after what I did to you?" Brenda asked. She felt that the dinner was just Harvey and Donna's way of telling her the good news about a possible career revival. She did not think she would ever hear from Donna again after the chicanery and coercion she used.

"Of course. I want to have you there," Donna said.

"Thank you. No matter what's happening I will be at your wedding with bells on," Brenda said happily.

"Good." Harvey said and then smiled.

Mike said, "Now on that note, I have plane reservations to make so I can go back to my wife."

Donna chimed in. "There's no need for that, Mike. I made us all plane reservations for the day after tomorrow. I thought, perhaps, you would like to experience a little more California before we head back to NY."

"Oh?" Mike said surprised. "Did you inform my wife when I will be home?"

"Yes, I called her the minute you texted me that everything went well. She was fine with it."

"How's the firm?" Harvey asked knowing that Donna would never let anything happen while they were all away.

"It's good. Nick and Louis told me there were no fires to put out just business as usual. Louis wanted to say that we could take our time coming home."

"Ok. How about we all have a little fun while we're here," Harvey said feeling peaceful and happy that the roadblocks to coming home were removed.

Later that night, Donna received a call from Lily.

"So, how did it go? Were you surprised that Harvey came?"

Donna laughed as she said, "Did you somehow convince him not to listen to me?"

Donna could not see Lily's face or her head as she slowly bobbed it from side to side. "I like to think I had something to do with it. He loves you so."

"I know that for sure now, Lily. Thanks for all you've done to help Harvey and me."

"So, are all the plans completed?"

"No, I still need to get invitations out," Donna said. "I think they are due in to the office on September 15th."

"So you're getting married at the little church up the street from you, correct? Where's the reception?"

"The condo and then we are going to escape to the Boston house. We plan to use it as a weekend getaway or when we just want to be a family."

"Maybe, someday, you could convince him to move his practice to Boston?"

"Well, I don't think the time is right now, but someday, maybe. Remember I work there, too, and I happen to enjoy my job."

"I know. Hey, the family gathering. Does that include us?" Lily wanted to confirm somehow feeling she knew the answer.

"It includes all the Specters and the Paulsens we can gather," Donna said.

"I'm so happy everything in California turned out well." Lily said very glad that all the obstacles to Donna and Harvey becoming a real family with the coming baby seemed to be gone.

"Thank you, Lily, for everything you've done to help us." Donna said smiling.

"You're very welcome. With that, I will say goodnight."

"Goodnight, Lily. Love you," Donna said feeling it. Harvey came out of the bathroom and was removing his undershirt when he called from the distance "love you, too, mom".

"Tell Harvey the same back."

"Will do. Goodnight."

Then Donna hung up the phone. Harvey was getting ready for a shower but before that he invited Donna to sit back in his arms while they watched the DVD they never finished. The one of her playing Catherine in Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew.

Harvey lay propped up on pillows and Donna lay with her head on his chest.

"Your mom said "love you" back. I just thought you should know," Donna murmured putting an arm around Harvey's waist. His arm was around her shoulder and she lay very close to him.

"I'm rethinking it's a girl. That kid has some strong legs there. I can feel him against my hip."

"Yes, she's been squirming all day. I hope nothing's wrong."

"Do you want to call the doctor?" Harvey asked a little concerned.

"No, not yet. Besides I have a doctor's appointment when I get back to New York."

"Oh, ok," Harvey said and scooted down the bed a little bit.

Suddenly after quietly watching the DVD, Harvey said, "You are really a great actress. I hope you don't give up once you get back to NY."

"I wasn't planning to," Donna said and then fell asleep in Harvey's arms.

"Good." Harvey kissed the top of Donna's head and quietly watched the rest of the play. Although he was inept in really understanding Shakespeare's writing pattern, he really liked the play. It may have been that his wife was the star, and Harvey liked thinking that and proceeded to hold Donna little closer while she slept.

A couple days later Mike and the Specters arrived home. Rachel met Mike at the airport, and Harvey had Ray come meet them. Mike carried home a big stuffed Minnie Mouse for Rachel. He had won it at Disneyland. Harvey and Donna had a field day with jokes about it to him, but on the inside they both thought it a sweet and loving gesture.

As Mike, Donna, and Harvey approached Rachel in the exit of the terminal Rachel smiled and put her eyes down. She really loved it and thought Mike's expression was so cute when he handed it to her.

While they reunited with the new "stuffed" member of their family, Harvey and Donna walked arm in arm through the terminal to the baggage claim.

"I am so glad we're home, Mrs. Specter." Harvey said as he retrieved their luggage. Since it was not a long trip there was only a few pieces.

"Did you tell the landlord you would not be coming back this time?" Harvey asked as Ray took the bags from Harvey once he made it to the Lexus.

"Thank you, Ray," Harvey said.

"No problem, Harvey. You're going home?" Ray asked never really knowing sometimes being surprised by the quick change of either Donna or Harvey's mind.

"Yes, Ray, home. Thanks," Donna said.

She crawled into the Lexus' backseat and Harvey followed closing the door behind him.

"In answer to your question, yes, I told him for sure that I would not be subletting or renting the apartment again."

"So you left your furniture there and your belongings?" Harvey asked.

Donna looked at Harvey and said, "You know me. Do you honestly think I didn't think ahead?"

"You're pregnant. That can cause some women to not be so perfect," Harvey said looking at his wife sideways seeing her reaction.

"Pfff! I'm Donna and I'm awesome. The items I wanted to keep I had shipped to the office because there are some items I'm going to adapt for my office since I don't need them at home."

"Well, can I surprise you with something?" Harvey said reaching into his carry-on bag which lay next to his feet in the car.

"Sure. I love surprises although I receive so few." Donna said primly.

Harvey picked up a stuffed Ariel Little Mermaid that he got while they were in Disneyland.

"Oh, Harvey, I love her. She's got my favorite hair color," Donna said kissing him.

"Mine, too. I figure we can decorate the baby's room with those colors if it's a girl."

"What did you get if it's a boy?"

Harvey pulled out a stuffed Mickey Mouse in a tuxedo.

"Not sure where you're going with that," Donna said smirking while she held it up in the dim light.

"What can I say? I'm convinced we're having a girl, so I had a hard time trying to get something for a boy. I'm sure I will be better planned the next time."

"The next time? Are you planning for us to have a large houseful?" Donna asked smiling. She loved this Harvey the best. The one where he had no reason to play the arrogant know-it-all attorney. The one who showed who he was inside with his big heart and sometimes goofy but sweet attempts at romance.

Then when Donna thought he was completely finished giving her gifts he sat there holding a small rectangular box in front of her.

"What's this?"

"Nothing. I just thought you might like this after the baby is born," Harvey said.

Donna took the box and opened it. Harvey turned on the light in the car so Donna could see it a little better than in the passing streetlights and dim moonlight coming into through the car windows.

In the box was a gold necklace on which hung a gold heart shaped locket. Donna took the necklace out and opened the locket. It opened to a picture of Harvey on the left side and a blank to be filled in later.

"It's beautiful, Harvey. Thank you."

"You're welcome. I figure you can wear it at the wedding or after the baby comes or both whichever happens first.

"Shh! Don't tempt fate! Can you imagine our baby's birthday and our wedding anniversary on the same day?"

"Well, that's one way to remember it," Harvey said and they both chuckled before Ray came to a stop and they disembarked saying their goodnight to Ray and going back up to their home in the sky.