A/N: DISCLAIMER: Contains heavy themes. Please proceed with caution. I put these warnings at the beginning, for your safety. It's finally Christmas time! Woo, only nine days to go until the big day. Happy Holidays, in whatever way you celebrate it, I hope that it's a great year, and you spend time with the people who matter most to you. Enjoy this chapter, and the rest of the story. Have a fantastic day. Thanks and enjoy this chapter. JusticeIsn'tEasy0083 D.

The Specter Family Chronicles

Holiday Special Year One

Chapter Seventeen: The Great Divide

December 27th, 2017

Specter Family House

Greystone, Massachusetts

Mike moaned as he moved himself back down on Harvey's dick, causing him to send Harvey deeper into him than he's ever gone before. The older lawyer thrust up in the warmth, heat spreading through him, as he ran his hands up Mike's torso, playing with the sensitive rosy nipples, as Mike continued to 'ride' his boyfriend. Every time Mike pushed himself up, Harvey would make a sound in the back of his throat, almost like a growl, but then moaned when Mike pushed himself back down again. Harvey desperately wanted to thrust himself up into his boyfriend, to take him, but the image of Mike doing what he was doing was too much, he wanted to see his boyfriend come like this. Harvey pulled Mike down, kissing him, hands in his hair. He made a thrust into Mike, causing the young man to break the kiss, eyes wide, blown out with pleasure, as he looked down at Harvey, and asked him to 'do it again'. Harvey smirked, but obliged, who is he to deny his lover anything he wants? Mike moaned, too loud, but he didn't care. This angle that he was in… he whispered to Harvey that he was almost done, and the man nodded, speeding up his thrusts, as Mike just bit into Harvey's skin, everywhere that he could, and then hid his head in Harvey's neck, to slightly soften the scream that escaped from him. Mike came, shooting up Harvey's torso, almost to his neck, then tried to get his breathing back under control, whilst Harvey, grabbing his hips to steady him, thrust up into Mike, until he himself came shooting white and hot into Mike's hole. Mike collapsed on top of Harvey, both panting, coming down from wherever they had just gone too. Mike's body shuddered, as Harvey moved out of him, then cleaned himself up. Since Katy had shown up last night, things have gotten pretty grim downstairs, so Harvey and Mike checked out, and decided to remain upstairs. Harvey had just covered himself and Mike with the duvet, his boyfriend snuggling close to him, hand over his torso, head on his shoulder, when Marcus and Katy burst into the room, shouting at one another. Mike covered himself more, noticing the sweat that had formed on Harvey's forehead from their activities. Marcus and Katy were arguing, as if Harvey was in their conversation, but they weren't talking directly to the man, just at him. Mike was covertly re-dressing himself under the duvet and had also managed to get Harvey's boxers and sweats back on, earning a kiss from the man, before he got out of bed, stood up and pulled on a shirt. Mike pulled a shirt on, but didn't get up, instead grabbing his book, and beginning to read it.

How he had managed to become embroiled in his brother's relationship issues, he doesn't know, but he had informed Katy that she can't sue his brother for custody, based on past evidence that she relinquished all parental rights to him when she took off. Harvey is a lawyer, he's used to dealing with bullshit, but he isn't a relationship councilor. He doesn't do family stuff, that's a different department within PSL. He's a corporate lawyer. But that didn't seem to bother his brother, who simply told him that he needed him. He'll never not help his family. That is engrained in him. Katy's father was Lumreo Ford, he owns most of the sky rises in New York, and a couple of companies that had been passed onto him from former CEO's. He's a big-time guy, and that means a big-time case. Harvey can't fight this guy in Massachusetts, he must do it in New York. But Katy's case, if she is the one pulling the strings, then he might be able to swing a better deal for his brother. Mike appeared with his laptop moments later, placing it in front of Harvey, and showing him some information about Ford, and about Katy and her sketchy past. Sometimes, he's glad that Jessica made him get an associate. Okay, so he's really glad that Jessica made him get one, but don't tell Mike. He doesn't need a bigger ego… Marcus knew that if he had to fight this in New York, he wouldn't win. He's a chef. He doesn't have as much money at Katy, but he earns enough to live well, and give Caroline everything she needs. Mike also mentioned that they can't go after Ford, because he's a client of Jessica's, to which Harvey banged his fist against the countertop, then ran his hand through his hair, frustrated. Mike had emailed Rachel, asking if she could email him all the files that Jessica has on Lumreo Ford. Harvey knew that getting the firm involved could turn this case upside down, but it's his brother. It's his family, and he loves his niece. She's a courageous young girl, and that's all because of Marcus. Katy is sitting at the bar, arms crossed, waiting. He isn't sure what for, but she's waiting. Marcus is just looking between Harvey and Mike, then he gets a text from Jessica. Multiple texts from Jessica, saying that she is representing Ford's daughter. Harvey throws his phone down on the bench and kicks the wall. A conflict of interest means that Harvey can't represent Marcus. She must know that this is his family.

'Jessica is representing Katy,' Harvey said to Marcus as they moved into the dining room.

'What does that mean?'

'It means that Harvey can't represent you because he and Jessica work for the same firm, and Ford is Jessica's client, meaning that it would become a conflict of interest to have two lawyers from the same firm battling against one another,' Mike said, not looking up from the laptop.

'Harvey, I don't want anyone else handling this. I want you,'

'I'm working on it, okay. You're my brother, that means more,' Harvey replied, leaving the room as he dialed the phone.

Harvey spent most of the day in his father's study, on the phone with Jessica. Mike had been in and out, helping where he could, but let his boyfriend handle things mostly. Rachel had emailed his all the files on Ford. He's had some doozies in the past, and Jessica has been there through most of them, except for one case, that Louis handled in 2015. Mike had already (of course) memorised all the files and was taking notes when he stumbled across something that could tip this in their favour. He ran in to the study, and handed the notes to Harvey, who smiled and stood up to hug Mike. The young man just winked at him, then left his boyfriend to do what he wanted to with those files. Caroline and Katy were in the living room, but the young girl wasn't interested in getting to know her mother. Mike had discovered a money transfer from Ford to Katy that had happened just before Christmas. Harvey is working his lawyer charms, but he's making sure that Marcus doesn't say anything that Katy can use against him in any way. For the most part, the youngest Specter sibling was behaving himself, but Mike could sense that he was just waiting for an opportunity. Caroline isn't old enough to get final say in where she wants to live, but she is old enough to know what is going on. She's smart, and that will come into play, especially if this goes to court. Katy was also on the phone, not talking on it, just on her phone ignoring her daughter, and Mike had decided that he would subtly record the woman, whilst he was reading his book, winking at Marcus who hid his smirk behind the drink he was drinking. Caroline was trying to talk to the woman, and she was ignoring her, and then she told her to 'shut up', and Marcus almost lost it, but Mike shook his head, giving him a 'don't fuck this up' look. He clenched his fist on the table but didn't say anything. Harvey called for Mike at about four, and he made Marcus promise that he wouldn't 'do anything stupid' whilst he left the room. Upon entering the study, he found Harvey on the floor, ass in the air, writing something. Mike was gaping, and looking at him like he'd lost his mind, but Harvey just told him that he'd gotten Jessica to pass on representing Katy, and Mike said that he had… evidence to support Marcus' case for sole parental rights. Apparently, Ford isn't happy though. Jessica wants them back in New York before New Year's, but Harvey isn't going to leave, but he made her bring the fight to them, so it's been officially transferred to Massachusetts, specifically, Greystone. Mike had to chuckle, and then raise an eyebrow at his boyfriend, who just shrugged and smirked.

What Harvey and Mike hadn't expected, was for Jessica to inform them that she is bringing Louis, Donna, and Rachel, as well as Louis' associate to help them in the case. Harvey had told his parents that he couldn't burden them with this case, but that he and Mike will be back in the house for New Year's, and whilst his mother was upset, she understood. Marcus and Caroline will be staying here, and Katy is staying… wherever she is staying. Mike and Harvey had booked the Crown Suite at the Greystone Hotel, which is where they would be moving their case too, so as not to involve the family. He doesn't want this to fall back on them in anyway, and if he's going to win his brothers case, he needs to be able to do it, with the knowledge that everyone else is safe. Ford is a barstard, but he's a powerful one. Mike hugged both Lily and Richard and promised that he and Harvey will be back in the house by the thirtieth, and that if he has to, he will 'drag Harvey back here'. Lily smiled, patted his cheek, and thanked him. Once they got to the hotel, and were checked into the room, Mike went straight to work, whilst Harvey got in touch with Donna and complained that Louis was coming to his hometown, and he 'doesn't like that'. Whilst Mike began working up a case, Harvey was on the phone with the magistrate in town, who is a good friend of the Specters, and organised a court date. Jessica and the others will be here late tonight, and he and Mike had the whole day here to work and get their case organised. Although, that's not really where Harvey's mind is right now, as he's busy trying to seduce Mike, instead of working. The young lawyer was fighting his boyfriend's advances surprisingly well, until Harvey got his mouth around his dick… somehow without Mike noticing… how does he do that? But now Mike is trying to fight the growing arousal, and Harvey blowing him, and Mike is trying to concentrate on the work. If this were any other case at the firm, and Harvey did this, he would inevitably get in the shit for not doing the work, and the excuse 'my boss seduced me', is wearing off. Harvey doesn't let up though, pushing Mike back on to the couch to give himself a better angle. Mike is in the middle of explaining something to Harvey when he feels the first finger.

'Fuck Harvey… I'm trying to…. Oh my god…' Mike moaned, arching his back into the touch.

'Mike, we have plenty of time to work, and we're still technically on vacation. Besides… I'm your boss so you must do what I tell you to. Right now, I want you to put the file down, and take it…' Harvey said against Mike's lips, kissing him in between every word, whilst Mike moaned at the second finger.

'Y-y-you c-c-can't be… fuck… mad at me a-a-after… fuck… this… shit. Oh, fuck yes baby', Mike managed to get out, whilst Harvey chuckled, that stupid laugh that he gets when he knows that he has Mike where he wants him.

'I promise not to get mad when you use the 'my boss seduced me' excuse. Mike… I love you,' Harvey said, as he inserted the third finger, and his boyfriend practically screamed his moan.

'Ah… I… oh my god… fucking love you too Harvey. Please… fuck me,' Mike said, never one to beg, but he really fucking wanted Harvey inside him right now…

December 27th, 2017

That Night

Crown Suite, Room 213

Greystone, Massachusetts

Jessica, Louis, Donna, and Rachel had spread themselves around in the Crown Suite, each of them working on this case. Louis' associate Ken looked like a fish out of water, and Mike was trying hard to hide the fact that he and Harvey had just had sex on the couch. He and Rachel are trying to put together the evidence that Mike had gathered earlier that day, without letting in on how they had gotten it. Marcus had stopped by, to check on what was happening, and how the case is going. Harvey and Jessica were on the same page, but only because Ford was out of the country, and she couldn't justify taking on his daughter when Harvey had already taken on Marcus. So now Katy is left to find a lawyer in Greystone before the trial on the twenty-ninth. Donna, ever so astute, had noticed the small changes in her two-favourite people. Harvey looked like he didn't have the weight of the world on his shoulders, and Mike just looked… freer in a way. However, Harvey had made it clear that they're going back to his parent's house on the thirtieth, whether this case is finished or not. Jessica still wants them back in New York by the second, but she was quite happy to travel to Greystone to see how Harvey lived whilst he was here. Louis was also curious, but not for the same reasons as Jessica… he just wants something to hold against the man, that he can use to get something that he wants. He had told this to Marcus as well, who was more understanding than the rest of the occupants of the room. Through all of this, no one had asked any questions pertaining to Harvey and Mike's holidays, and they were both thankful. Mike didn't want to go through his life whilst they're in the middle of this case. Marcus had stopped by with Caroline, and Louis had asked him a bunch of personal questions, that almost resulted in Marcus punching Louis in the face, but Mike had stepped in and calmed the situation, which had turned Harvey on… and also impressed him at the same time. Donna was sorting through files when she came across something that could not only help Marcus to win, but might put Ford, and Katy, in prison if it were to get out. Mike, remembering the document and something attached to it, basically dove into another box to find what he was looking for. Ford had paid Katy just before Christmas, a wire transfer to her account of thirty thousand dollars, which she had used on expensive items, a trip overseas and other things. However, she had claimed she 'needed it for the kid'.

Mike hates these kinds of people. Those who only have kids for the money, or the power. If he had the chance to have his parents back, even just for one day, he would, and he knows that his parents would take that opportunity as well. He can't imagine what this will do in the future, when Marcus explains to Caroline why her mother… her own flesh and blood… walked out on her. That must mean something. That must prove that she doesn't deserve to have a kid… Mike figures he must have said this aloud, because everyone was looking at him oddly. Donna looked as if she was going to cry. Mike excused himself and went out on the small balcony that overlooked the mountainous hills of Greystone, Calliope Park just visible over the horizon. He was sitting on the chair, knees up, chin resting on top. He heard the door open but didn't look over. It was either going to be Harvey or Donna, one of the two of them. So, he was surprised… that it was Louis. The man sat down opposite Mike and told him a story… he doesn't know if it's true, but the way that Louis was talking about it, he figures that it is, because the man mentioned that it was a client. Getting frustrated, Mike asked him to get to the point, and Louis said that he never knew his father. But he had always wondered if he had only been thought of, because his mother wanted the power, the influence, that she only went after his father for the money. That he and Ester were just some 'consolation prize'. Mike was paying attention now, watching the way Louis' eyes clouded over when he spoke about it. There was a moment of silence between the two, then Mike told Louis that he shouldn't think like that. Regardless of what his parents' motives were, he is here and now he is sticking it to them, the successful lawyer that he is, at one of the biggest firms in New York. Louis smiled, nodding. They didn't need to say anything else, it had all been said. The two of them sat out on the balcony for another few minutes, then Donna came out and called them back inside. Mike didn't move, telling Donna he'll be back in 'in a minute'. She sighed but let him stay out there. The next time the door opened, it was to Harvey, leaning against it, a small smile on his face. Mike glanced over at him, then back out to the view. He felt something soft hit his head, seeing that Harvey had thrown his sweater at him, silently asking him if he was okay.

'No, but I'll be fine in a minute Harvey. Just go back inside,' Mike said, not making any indication that he was going to move.

'Mike, you know that you can talk to me, about anything. I might not understand like Louis does…'

'Are you seriously jealous of Louis right now? Really Harvey?' Mike asked, but there was a smirk playing on his face, and another one on Harvey's.

'I love you, Mike. Please come back inside soon, we… I… need your help,' Harvey said, walking over, pressing a kiss to his temple, then returning inside

December 28th, 2017

Early Morning

Crown Suite, Room 213

Greystone, Massachusetts

At three in the morning, Mike cracked their case wide open. He and Rachel were the only two awake. The others had gone to bed hours ago, but they had stayed up. Mike was determined to make sure that Marcus got to keep his parental rights and Caroline. If he had his way, Katy would never see her daughter. He knows that sounds cruel, but she doesn't deserve to be a mother. Rachel had stayed up with him, after hearing his tired speech at the behest of his quest to find the answers. Jessica was the first one up at five that morning, seeing Mike and Rachel still working, but the minute that the young lawyer saw the managing partner, he jumped to his feet, walking over to her, and handing her the file. He was talking fast, like he'd been drinking too much coffee, and was 'coming down' from the caffeine high. Mike was fidgety, he was hyper… Jessica was worried for his health, and Rachel… she had fallen asleep about a minute after Jessica had entered the room. Mike moved from foot to foot, waiting for the praise that he knew he deserved. All night awake… he had found the thing that was going to push this case over the edge… he always comes through… right at the clutch. Just like clockwork, Jessica smiled, turning to face Mike, and telling him that 'he's a genius', that he can now go to bed and get some rest. Mike shook his head, and began moving back towards the files, talking about how they have to get them both in for depositions, and how he needs to tell Marcus that they're going to win, and that Katy isn't going to get Caroline, and he doesn't even realise that Jessica has literally pushed him into the master bedroom, until Harvey is groaning about him 'shutting up, or he'll do it for him', and Jessica says in the darkness to Harvey to make sure 'his associate gets some sleep, or he'll pass out in the courtroom'. Mike goes to explain to Harvey, but finds himself being pulled down, into the warmth of his boyfriend, who covers his lips with his own, kissing him into 'shutting up'. Eventually Mike must have fallen asleep, because the next time he opened his eyes, it was nine am. He sat up, and ran out into the main living area, where everyone else had started working again, rubbing a hand through his hair, apologizing for 'sleeping in'. He felt something hit him, and realised that Donna had thrown something at him, telling him to go back to bed, he cracked the case, now he can rest. Mike shook his head; he needs to work. He needs to keep his mind busy…

They worked through most of the day, putting their case together, and by eleven am, Mike had noticed the shake in his hands. In all he chaos, he had forgotten to take his medication last night. He had taken it this morning, but his doses in the morning aren't as big as the ones in the nighttime. Now, he has the shakes, and he feels the fuzzy in his head. He's had too much caffeine as well, so he's drinking water. Marcus is on his way, they're starting in family court tomorrow, and Harvey knows the judge. Their case is looking good. For the most part, if Katy doesn't show up, the court will automatically rule in Marcus' favour. So, they're kind of hoping for that. In all her past cases, she has been a flight risk, running out on the last three. Jessica suggested moving it to New York, but Harvey's glare had made her change her mind before she could even think anything else about it. Mike had made himself comfortable on the couch, water beside him, but the migraine had implanted itself in his brain, and it isn't leaving. So, his head hurts, his hand is shaking, and he feels like shit… nothing new. Donna and Louis had gone to the courthouse to organise their depositions, and the opposing lawyer had shown up here this morning to get all the things he would need for the case. His name is Devon Grey, and he used to go to school with Harvey. The two men had exchanged pleasantries but promised they would 'destroy one another' in the court room. Devon was doing this as a favour to Marcus, knowing that his client could end up being a no show. Mike didn't even point out how ridiculous this whole thing was. Basically, Harvey knows the judge, knows the opposing lawyer… if Katy were to fight this in New York, there is no way things would be this easy. But they're here, in Greystone, so the rules have changed a little bit. Rachel was helping Jessica with something in the kitchen, they were making something that Donna had taught them last night, but whatever it was, Mike just wouldn't be able to drink it. It has berries in it. Just as it hit lunch time, Donna and Louis returned, and Mike had 'fallen asleep' on Harvey's shoulder. The older lawyer smiled happily, wrapping his arm around his boyfriend, whilst reading a file and chatting. Ken had spent most of the night watching the interactions between Harvey and Mike. He doesn't know Harvey's associate all that well, but now being here, he understands why Harvey chose the man to work with him.

'Ken, do you have the evidence file that Mike put together?' Louis asked, not looking up at his associate.

'Yes, here you are Mr. Litt,' he said, and Harvey smirked to himself.

'Thank you. Go help Rachel alphabetise the client's complaints,' he said, dismissing the young associate.

'Louis, I've never seen you treat an associate better,' Harvey said, almost laughing, Mike shifted on his shoulder, but didn't wake.

December 28th, 2017

Evening

Crown Suite, Room 213

Greystone, Massachusetts

Mike had just woken up, apologising, and then Donna threw something else at him and told him to stop apologising, and he got up to go into the bedroom, rubbing his head. His EpiPen had fallen out of his pocket, and on to the floor as he stood up. Mike didn't realise, until later, when he was in the middle of highlighting files for the case tomorrow, and Rachel had given out soda waters with flavour in them. Mike took a sip of the water, not thinking anything of it, he couldn't even taste the berry in it. But apparently it was in there. Ken, who had been tidying things up, had found the pen, and threw it out, not knowing what it was for. Mike was coughing, but Harvey noticed that his face looked red, and a little swollen. Mike claimed he was fine, going to take another drink, when it was snatched out of his hand by Harvey. Mike then noticed the bottle, and what it said on the front. Donna jumped to her feet, going to grab a towel. Mike reached into his pocket to grab his pen but couldn't find it. He told Harvey that it must have fallen out, and Jessica called the room to attention. Ken, who immediately realised that he had done, ran into the bathroom and hid, whilst the others all ran around looking for it. Mike usually has severe reactions to strawberries, even in small doses, but this one didn't seem to come on as fast. Harvey ran into their bedroom and pulled out all their clothes, looking for Mike's medicine bag. When he found it, he noticed that it was empty, and he kicked the vanity. They must have left all the other pens at his parents, and Mike had just brought with him what he would need. Donna was coaching Mike, trying to keep him breathing normally, but could tell that it was getting worse. She clocked him in a minute until it was desperate. Louis, who had by chance, passed the trash can on his way to the bathroom, noticed the small, yellow thing, and grabbed it out, running back to Harvey. He said he'd found it in the trash, then asked where Ken was. Harvey just grabbed the pen and went back to Mike. By now, the younger lawyer was struggling for breath, and his face had swelled up, and he was red. Harvey clicked the pen, and stabbed it into Mike's leg, sending the epinephrine into Mike's body, watching as his breathing returned to normal… albeit slowly, and the swelling in his face started to deflate. Donna noticed a slight blue tinge to Mike's lips, as Harvey grabbed his boyfriend and took him into the bedroom, laying him down on the bed.

Rachel had spent the rest of the night checking on Mike and apologising for not realising that the water was flavoured. Mike told her that it's as much his fault as it is hers, him for not reading the bottle correctly. Harvey was working on the bed beside Mike, whilst Rachel was going in an out. Louis had disappeared earlier in the evening with his associate, and returned about eight pm, to Donna's announcement that he was 'finally back'. Harvey was heading back to the bedroom with a glass of unflavoured soda water for Mike, when he spotted Ken, looking like a kicked puppy, on the couch. Louis didn't want to tell Harvey what had transpired, and why they couldn't find Mike's pen. He didn't want to because he didn't want Harvey to go to prison for murdering anyone. He could care less about Ken, but he cares about Mike. Mike is a part of his family. But if he tells Harvey what happened, then the man is sure to go after him, and that will not only throw their case off, but cause a ripple effect through the firm. He has already made his associate sign the correct paperwork, and he just needs to fill Jessica in on what happened, and maybe talk to Mike. Donna was asking him questions, 'why is Ken sitting over there looking like a kicked dog?' all that kind of stuff. Louis was in between organising depositions and evidence, when Mike returned to the living room, Harvey looking up at him, his 'what the hell do you think you're doing face?' on, but Mike just said he didn't want to be alone in the room, and was coming to sit out here with them, not to work, but just for the company. He curled up to Harvey, who pressed a kiss to the top of Mike's head as he snuggled himself and Harvey under the blanket on the couch. Ken looked like he wanted to throw up. Good… serves him right… Louis thought, smiling at the image of his associate in pain. It was about midnight when Jessica announced that their case is ready for tomorrow. This is the quickest they've ever gotten a case together, and Harvey was glad for that, because he doesn't want to be wasting anymore time working, when he and Mike are still technically on vacation, which he pointed out to Jessica, who just nodded, smiling. Donna is way too excited to be in Greystone, and when Harvey finds out that she's been in contact with his sister, he gets a little… irked.

'How is Mike?' Donna asked, sitting down beside Harvey and Mike on the couch, handing Mike a cup of coffee

'He's asleep. Thanks for today, Donna. I couldn't have done it without you,' Harvey said, running a hand through his sleeping boyfriend's hair

'You have changed so much Harvey. I'm happy for you and Mike. I can't wait for you to get back to New York, but it's been nice seeing you,' Donna said, sipping her drink

'I missed you too Donna,' Harvey said, smirking when Donna pretending to be 'emotional'

December 29th, 2017

Greystone Court House

Greystone, Massachusetts

The court hearing was supposed to begin at ten. Katy was given an hour to show up. If she hadn't shown up by eleven, then Marcus would automatically win. It's currently ten fifty-five. Devon straightened his tie, then the judge asked if he knew where his client was. He replied in the typical lawyer tone, saying that he doesn't know. When the clock hit eleven, the judge declared that Marcus was the winner, and he walked away with his daughter, and Katy wouldn't be allowed to be near him. It was an easy win for Harvey, he hates winning like this, but a win is also a win, so he doesn't look it in the mouth. Marcus signed the papers, Devon signed his papers, and then once all was said and done, they met up in the lobby of the courtroom. Jessica and the others would be returning to New York today, and Harvey reminded Jessica that she had promised they didn't have to be back until the second. She and Donna both nodded, stating that they would see them then, and that she's looking forward to 'having her team back together'. Harvey nodded, grabbing Mike's hand. He's also excited about going back to New York. Things will be different when they get back there, and it's going to be for the better. He and Mike are living together, he's planning all kinds of good things for the New Year, and he and Helena have almost planned Christmas twenty eighteen. Devon told Harvey that would 'have to catch up for a drink' and they shook hands. Marcus exited the court room, and practically jumped into his brother's arms, thanking him, and then hugging the rest of the team, thanking them too. He picked Caroline up, and spun her around, kissing her cheek. Katy, as usual, didn't show up for court. No one had seen her this morning, but she had checked out of her hotel, so she's obviously left already. Marcus told Harvey that he'd meet him back at home, that their parents want them back tonight for New Year's Prep. Mike was looking forward to going back to Richard and Lily's house. Not that he doesn't like the fancy hotels that he and Harvey stay in, but when he's in his parent's house, he just feels like it's kind of a second home. Donna hung back for a bit, asking if Harvey would take her to meet his family, because she is 'practically married to him', to which Mike looked at both of them, Donna was smirking, Harvey was glaring and Mike couldn't decide what emotion to employ, so he pretended to be hurt, hand over his heart. Harvey grabbed his hand, pulled him close and kissed him, then Donna pretended to cry. The older lawyer rolled his eyes but told Donna she could come and stay the night if she wanted. The red head clapped excitedly, and Mike and Harvey shared a look.

When they got back to the house, Lily pulled them both into a hug, telling her sons that she's proud of them, and of Mike too. Mike took their bags back up to Harvey's room, whilst Harvey introduced the family to Donna. She immediately identified with Helena, and then asked if she had 'any material she could use'. Harvey shook his head at her, reminded her 'who paid her', then turned to go upstairs and change. Mike was undressing himself when Harvey entered the room. The was a dark bruise on Mike's side, which Harvey pressed against. Mike looked down at it, then back up at Harvey. He doesn't know what he bumped into to make a bruise that bad. He didn't hit anything when he had his reaction, as far as he knows. He didn't stab himself in the side with his pen because he does it in his leg. Harvey frowned, running his hands up and down Mike's naked torso. The younger lawyer sat down on the bed, ignoring the ministrations that Harvey was employing to his body, to try and figure out what could have caused that bruise on his side. His neurologist had said something about it, sometimes a seizure can cause him to forget things, he knows that, and as much as he hates it, he's come to terms with it. But not even remembering where he got a bruise, and why it's as bad as it is… that is another level of 'forgetting' that Mike doesn't think he's ready to acknowledge. Jessica had fired Ken as well. He didn't think that would happen, and he doesn't know why, Harvey was very weird about it when Mike had asked. Apparently, he had 'violated company protocol', but they're not at the firm, so he doesn't see how that applied to the situation. He had done all the work that Louis had given him, and Mike had looked over it, it was well done. Had he offended Louis? It wouldn't be surprising, it doesn't take much to offend the man, Mike learned that the hard way. Harvey pushed Mike back onto the bed, and straddled his waist, grinding their hips together. Mike's head immediately turned to face his, and he looked into Harvey's eyes, smiling. Then he thrust up, and felt the friction, causing Harvey to moan. There was still an internal battle going on his mind, and it was giving him a headache. His Dr. had set up a meeting with him on the fourth of January, and he's kind of looking forward to getting back to routine. Harvey had flipped him over, and before Mike could comprehend what was happened, his boyfriend had thrust into him, causing Mike to 'scream moan'.

'Get your head back in the game Mike. You're still loose from last night babe,' Harvey whispered in his ear

'How are you still so fucking horny?' Mike asked, remembering this morning when they were in a similar position

'It's your fault Mike. I can't help it,' Harvey said, balls deep in his boyfriend

'I'm happy to admit that yes, this is all my fault. I won't deny that I don't love it though,' Mike replied, bracing himself on the side of the bed.

A/N: Happy Holidays to those who celebrate, and I hope that you are looking forward to 2024 with positive minds, and happy souls. Thank you so much, and I hope you enjoy reading my work. D.