Harvey sighed in frustration. It was one thing for Faye to take a swing at him, it was another thing entirely for her to drive a wedge between him and Donna. It looked like he and Faye were going to have a fight, and goddamn it! He couldn't lose. His fist clenched as Donna entered his office.
"You look like you need a fight," she observed and crossed her arms.
"Donna, not now," he felt his shoulders tense. Damn it. How did she always manage to look so...hot.
"What did Faye do?"
"I'm surprised you don't know," he bit out sarcastically, and immediately regretted it.
She stepped back at the barb. Maybe he was spoiling for a fight, but not with her.
"I've been too busy for office gossip if that's what you mean," she snarled back.
"She's toying with us, Donna. Like she's a cat and we're fucking mice. It's coming between us, and I'm going to put a stop to it!" He felt his own blood boil. "What is she getting out of this? I don't get it."
"She thinks you're corrupt, Harvey." Donna's voice softened.
"Well?" Harvey turned abruptly, "Do you think I'm corrupt?"
Donna circled his office slowly and deliberately.
"I think there are people who cling to the law as a beacon of safety, and there are those who see it's flaws, and demand justice. Corrupt is more of a moral question. No, I do not see you as corrupt. You demand justice for your clients and those you care about.
Faye, however, sees only black and white. So the war you fight with her will be on what the law says, not necessarily what your conscience says."
Harvey sighed as he listened to reason. His fists unclenched and his jaw relaxed.
"I can't be a puppet, Donna. I need to know that you aren't going to doubt me here."
Donna stepped closer and straightened his tie. He rested his hands on her soft hips.
"I have told you for years that the firm always comes first, but to me you are the firm, Harvey."
She caressed his jaw and bit that beautiful bottom lip. God, the things he wanted to do to her...
She blushed and stepped away, and he watched her sway down the hallway. His chest swelled with pride at the knowledge that Donna was his to kiss whenever he wanted.
He found his blood boiling now for an entirely different reason...
