CHAPTER 1

Harvey Specter sat in his office, the hum of activity outside a comforting backdrop to his meticulously organized chaos. He was deep into a contract negotiation, the kind that required his full attention. Just as he was about to make a crucial point, the door swung open, it's Donna.

"There is a woman at reception, she doesn't want to give her name but says you know her."; says Donna as she walks back to her desk.

Harvey talks into the phone; "Let her come.". The door swung open again and in walked Viviane, a face from his past that he hadn't expected to see again.

"Harvey," she said, her voice a mix of urgency and hesitation. Beside her stood a girl—about ten years old, with dark hair and wide, curious eyes.

"Viviane? What are you doing here?" he asked, momentarily pushing aside his work.

"This is Michelle," she introduced, nodding toward the girl. "She's your daughter."

Obviously Donna heard everything as she stood up in disbelief. Harvey felt the words hang in the air, a moment of disbelief washing over him. "My what?"

"I know this is a lot to take in," Viviane continued, her tone serious. "She was residing with my mother, she passed a week ago. My sister won't take her. But I'm getting married. My fiancé doesn't want children, and we can't raise her. I thought… I thought maybe you could—"

Before she could finish, Harvey interrupted, "You just drop this on me and expect me to take it all in? Just like that?"

Viviane's face was a mix of regret and determination. "I didn't plan it this way, Harvey. But she is your responsibility too. I did my part, pushed her out and all."

Michelle stood quietly, observing the exchange with a seriousness that belied her age. Harvey's mind raced. He hadn't been ready for this kind of responsibility, especially not now. Donna walked in as she sees the scene is not child appropriate.

"I got snacks on my desk draw, you wanna choose?"; says Donna as she gives Harvey an eye as she walks out.

"Wait, so what happens now?" he asked, trying to find some semblance of clarity.

Viviane took a deep breath. "I'm leaving. I need to focus on my new life, and I can't do that with Michelle in the picture. just thought… maybe you'd want to be part of her life."

"Part of her life?" he echoed, disbelief etched on his face. "You're just going to walk away?"

"I have to," she said, her voice trembling slightly. "I'm sorry, Harvey. I really am. I just thought you should have the choice. You can do DNA thingy but that 3 months it was just you."

And just like that, she was gone, leaving Harvey alone in his office and she makes no eye contact with the child watching from behind Donna's desk.

Silence settled in, and he turned to Michelle through the glass wall, who looked back at him with those big, inquisitive eyes.

Donna walks back in leaving the child at her desk. "Oh my god Harvey. I don't know Viviane but that child is yours, no doubt about it. What now?"

Harvey rubbed the back of his neck, trying to find the right words. "Get Mike, we need to close the contract negotiation"; says Harvey walking out, he too avoiding eye contact with the girl.

Donna calls the child in the office and they sit on the couch. "Should I get you something?"

"He doesn't want me too, isn't?"; says Michelle softly. Gets no response from Donna. "A paper and a pencil will be just fine, thanks." Donna returns with the paper and a pencil, Michelle goes and stand by the window with them. Donna watches her from a distance.

A few hours later, Harvey and Mike return to his office followed by Donna. Michelle is asleep on one of the couch.

Mike sees the child. "Harvey there is a child sleeping on your couch?"; whispers Mike pointing and looking at Donna who shrugs her shoulder.

"Harvey it's getting late, you must take her home and get her something to eat."; says Donna walking towards the couch picking up the paper and putting it in front of Harvey. "Did you hear me?".

Mike and Donna walk out. Harvey finally looks up and the paper, Michelle drew the view from the window where she was standing. It's very detailed.

Harvey stirs her to wake up. "Come, let's go."; whispers Harvey.

They walk out and as they wait for the elevator. "I didn't know we were recruiting this young."; says Jessica.

Michelle and Harvey are startled and say nothing but share stares. "Oh my god, Harvey-" ; exclaim Jessica looking at Michelle.

The elevator opens and Harvey directs Michelle in. "Goodnight, Jessica."; says Harvey to Jessica who seem in shock and lost of words just standing there.

The drive was quiet, Jay kept looking in the rear mirror. Michelle and Harvey both facing opposite direction out of their windows.

As they walk in, Harvey was on the phone ordering pizza. "You can sit there." says Harvey pointing to the couch.

Michelle was very quiet and seem a bit uncomfortable. They both had no clue what they were supposed to do. The pizza finally arrived, they sat on the counter. Michelle was just staring at her pizza.

"Are you not hungry?"; asks Harvey but she just stares back. "do you not like pizza?"

"I..I don't like mushrooms"; responds Michelle softly, like she is afraid to say so.

"You can remove them?"; says Harvey, Michelle continue staring at the pizza.

Harvey sighs then takes the plate. He looks through his fridge which was empty with only milk and a half empty carton of eggs. He pulls out the bread and makes a French toast, which Michelle eats.

Harvey went got a towel and tooth brush leaving them on the bed. Michelle had nothing but the clothes she was wearing, Viviane didn't care to pack anything.

"You can go freshen up for bed the brush your teeth." says Harvey pointing her to the bathroom.

A while later as she was walking out, she found a t-shirt on the bed for her to wear and the bed made.

"You can take the bed and I'll crush on the couch." says Harvey.

They both didn't get sleep that night, Harvey stayed up staring at Michelle laying on the bed from the couch. And Michelle pretty much cried herself till she was tired and slept.

Each chapter will be based on a season, this chapter is based on season 1.

Hope you enjoy.