The last one. Here we go! I hope you guys enjoy, and again, I am so sorry for any spelling and grammatical errors ahead!

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Parent Pursuit

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"Please fasten your seatbelts as we are about to take off to head to Seattle, Washington."

Donna looks out her window, and watched the golden sun sink into the void. The sky was slowly turning into a hue of dark blue. She closes her eyes and takes a deep breath to re-evaluate everything. She looks out the small window once again, watching as the buildings of New York turn small again, the very same way it did the day she left for Seattle to start over.

"You think that's gonna work?" Kate asks, as she glances at her niece as she watched the private plane take off from the runway. Satisfied with the sound of the plane leaving, Lily turns back to her aunt and gave her a small smile.

"It has to." Lily says, determined.

The pair heads out of the automatic doors and enters the car with Ray patiently waiting.

"Where to, Lily?" Ray asks, looking up to the rearview mirror to look at her boss' daughter.

"Phase two of Operation: Donna, Ray." Lily says.

"You heard the lady." Kate laughs.

To be completely honest, Donna knew that Kate could perfectly handle going back to Seattle to fix a small problem with LE Paulsen. However, after coming home earlier that morning after the lake house, the opportunity of leaving presented itself, and Donna decided to take advantage of it. She convinced Kate to book her a flight, because she needed to clear her head.

She did find it odd that there were no available first class flights that night, and that Kate decided to book her a private jet instead.

Donna thanks the flight attendant for her drink— alcoholic drink— because she really, really needed it as she thought about what happened the night before.

She had declared that she had loved Harvey, still does and she remembers the way he held her tightly as she broke down in his arms. They were both a mess, with their eyes tear stained, their head a mess. She kept crying, and before she knew it, after she had told Harvey she still loved him— she had followed it with the three letter word.

But.

The three letter word, a short word that told plenty all at once.

She felt him tense, felt his breathing slow.

"But we can't pretend this will work out." Donna said, as she breaks contact from his arms and walks towards the opposite side of him. He watches her move to the other side of the room.

The seemingly small set up of the table, felt like a whole ocean between them. Donna steadies her hands on a chair, as she looks at Harvey, still close by the door.

"Donna..."

Before he could say more, she continues.

"There's too much between us, Harvey. I don't wanna get hurt again, I don't want you to get hurt again. The twins—"

"You can't do that." Harvey states.

"Do what?" Donna defends.

"Come to the conclusion that we won't work out if we don't even try—"

"We tried sixteen years ago, and look where that got us." Donna says, as she lifts her hands up dramatically and set them to her side.

"You said you love me."

"I do."

"Isn't that enough? God, Donna, after all these years we still love eachother. Even when I was ready to start my life with someone else, you were still in my goddamn head!" Harvey yells now, desperately. Trying to let the woman know in front of him that they were it, that they should be together again.

"Please, Harvey." Donna says, tears further spilling from her eyes.

"I can't let you go again. The divorce shouldn't have happened, and I'm so sorry I didn't try harder to fight for you and the twins. But we're older now, the timing is right, and what else could we lose?"

Donna stares back at him, looking at the older features of Harvey. Flashbacks of when they were younger flooded her mind, the good times, the bad times, the intimate times. Donna knew that she wanted to be with Harvey again, but her mind was telling her to slow down. Years after the divorce, she had set up walls to protect her heart, she protected it so much that she didn't let any man get near the damn thing. The moment she felt that a guy she went on a couple dates with might be a new chance for her, she did everything to keep them away.

She was a smart woman, a powerful one, but when it came to love, she was anything but. The love and history between Her and Harvey was detrimental to who she was now. She wasn't ready to let her guard down.

She wasn't ready for the possibility of getting hurt, again.

As she got lost in her thoughts, and her eyes blurred with tears, she didn't realize Harvey's hand caressing her waist. It was only when she felt his warm lips on her that she regained conciousness again.

"Tell me you don't want this." Harvey whispers, stepping away just a miniscule inch away.

Donna closed her eyes, and pulls him close, kissing him back. She felt him smile against her lips, as he reached up her shoulders and sheds away her coat. Her hands tangled in his hair, the familiar scent of Harvey making her dizzy. She felt his hands everywhere, she felt her hands move all over him.

There they were again, leaving things unfinished, and masking it with sex instead.

That night, in the small bed of the guest room in the lake house, Harvey and Donna were somewhat whole again, oblivious to the small cracks that were still present.

That night, Harvey mapped every inch of her with his lips, every freckle, every mark. He had memorized her before, the same way astronomers mapped out the constellations. He savored the waves of red that flashed in front of him.

That night, they both realized that they were unforgettable, that every moment they both desperately tried to him in the deepest trenches of their minds still managed to surface. They still knew what made each other moan, what made each other whisper the other's name in the sweetest sound.

That night, they were a tangled mess of limbs, both completely aware of the other's presence. As the sun began to peek outside, Donna stands up from Harvey's embrace and gathered her clothes.

She wasn't ready, just yet.

"Can you drive me home?"

"This is the captain speaking, it seems we are running low on fuel so we're going to have to turn back around. Sorry for the inconvenience. We will arrive to JFK airport in twenty minutes."

Donna awoke from her short nap and looked out the window, the once dark outline of the ocean was replaced with the unmistakable bright lights of the city. Of course this would happen, Donna thinks.

When the plane descended back to New York, Donna headed straight to the help desk and asked if there were any available flight to Seattle. Luckily, there was one sear left in economy that was boarding in thirty minutes. Donna decided to take it.

The drive back to the city was one of the quietest drives Harvey and Donna have ever experienced. Harvey was focused on the road, his grip tight on the steering wheel. Donna was facing towards the window, not wanting to look at Harvey.

"What are you thinking?" Harvey finally broke the silence.

"I'm thinking about everything." Donna says, from her side of the car quietly.

"I meant what I said, Donna. I'm never letting you go again. Even if it means we'll have to start over completely." Harvey says, he turns to look at her, onlt to see her move further away from him.

He dropped her off her apartment, no words were exchanged between them.

"30 minutes, Dad." Emma and Lily said in unison.

"Don't fuck it up." Marcus and Kate followed.

"Thanks for the support, guys."

He was ready, even if she wasn't. He was going to make her realize it.

"Flight 206 for Seattle, Washington now boarding."

With that, Donna stands up from her seat and walked towards the gate and handed over her ticket.

"Enjoy the flight, Ms. Paulsen." The young woman takes her ticket and scans it.

"Thank you."

As she was about to enter the gate that lead to the plane, she hears an all too familiar voice.

"Wait!" The interrupts the exchange and she turns her head around. She watches Harvey emerge from the crowd.

"Harvey?" Donna says in genuine shock.

"Ma'am," The flight attendant interrupts.

"I'll be right back." Donna turns to give the young woman and smile and walked towards Harvey's direction.

"Harvey? What are you doing here?"

"I meant what I said," Harvey says, trying to catch his breath.

"I know, but-"

"Donna. Can you let me talk for a second?" Harvey says, smiling his Cheshire grin while Donna rolls her eyes.

"You've got two minutes, and I have to go."

Donna points towards the gate, while a swarm of people walked around the pair.

"I meant what I said. I love you. If it means that I have to court you again, I will do it. If it means that I have to buy every gallon of chunky monkey you could imagine, I will. If it means that I will have to buy you every single handbag, even though you own a whole store— I will. God, Donna, I will restart our history if I have to. Even if I got rid of our history, I know one thing for sure—"

"One minute." Donna says, though her voice cracked in the midst of it.

"You will still be the one for me. I love you, I love the kids, you've raised Lily to be such an incredible woman, and I wish that Emma had you, cause God, I don't know how to deal with pms, or breakups—"

"30 seconds."

"Donna. I'm ready to take my second chance with the right person, and if you couldn't tell," He started to chuckle, "that person is you. I've never loved anyone as much as I love you. I know that you're Donna, and that you know when your feelings are right and I know that you think we might not work out but—"

"5 seconds."

"This might be the first time you're wrong about something."

"One," Donna says breathlessly. She glances back at the young woman by the gate, who gave her an impatient look, but that look quickly changed to shock.

"Let's be Harvey and Donna again."

Donna looked back at Harvey, who was now kneeling, opening the box that contained the very same ring he had given her sixteen years ago.

"Donna Roberta Paulsen," Harvey smiles, "Will you marry me, right here right now? Even if it means we'll take baby steps and date for awhile."

Donna wasn't aware she was crying, she heard the people around them shouting yes, a chaotic sound of people talking, the planes taking off, and the intercoms announcing flights that were boarding.

"Yes."

Donna says simply. The moment Harvey started his two minute speech, every word he spoke broke one brick from the metaphorical wall Donna had built around her heart. The moment Harvey opened the box that contained the ring, her heart had opened up again.

That's all Harvey needed until he slipped the ring on her finger and pulled her in for a kiss. He wipes away the tears that had slipped from Donna's smile and kissed her forehead before stepping back to grab her luggage. Everyone around them clapped and all they could do was smile and thank strangers. Harvey put his arms around her as they headed towards the exit of the airport.

"I can't believe I'm living a cliché." Donna smiles as they continue to walk.

"I meant it when I said I wouldn't let you go." Harvey says simply.

"Wait a minute," Donna stops, and looks at Harvey, "did you have anything to do with my flight going back?"

"Maybe," Harvey says smugly and watches Donna raise her eyebrow, "I pulled some strings. It's what being a hotshot lawyer gets you."

Donna stood by his side again, his arm over her shoulders and they began to walk. When they reached his car, Harvey kisses the side of her temple.

"I meant it when I said I wasn't gonna let you go again. I wasn't going to let you leave for Seattle without doing anything. I've made that mistake once, I'm not going to let it happen again."

The twins, Kate and Marcus all rushed to the door when they heard the key rattling inside the doorknob. When the door opens, they were all greeted with Harvey while the twins tried to look past him to see where Donna was. Harvey's face said it all. Harvey watched as everyone's face turned into disappointment.

"No." The twins said.

"The plan didn't work?"

Everyone gathered around Harvey who still had a sad look on his face.

"What plan?"

Everyone's voice turned around towards the voice that belonged to none other than Donna. She had a smile that reached to her ears, and a different glow to her.

"Oh. My. God." The twins said, as they rushed towards to Donna and hugged her. Lily lifts up her hand and saw the ring glistening.

"We did it!!!!" Emma screams.

"Girls, girls, give a little credit here?" Marcus interrupts, while he gives Harvey a quick hug and a pat on the back.

"Oh come on, Marcus. The twins were the ones who set phase two up." Kate says, rolling her eyes and walking towards her sister.

"Phase two?" Donna asks Harvey, while the twins and Kate admired her ring.

"The lake house."

"Oh." Donna says.

"Hey, it's okay, something good came that night." Harvey said maliciously.

"Harvey!" Donna shrieks, knowing that no one in the room missed the innuendo.

"Why don't we celebrate before this conversation turns something for the bedroom." Kate suggests.

"Good idea," Marcus chimes in, already opening a bottle of champagne.

A couple months later.

The wedding was in less than 7 hours. It was currently 4 in the morning and both Harvey and Donna were banished from seeing eachother before the ceremony. The twins had made it clear that this time, Harvey and Donna weren't to sneak off in the middle of the night to give each other a sneak peak of the dress. No more ruining traditions. The girls stayed at the lake house, while the boys stayed at a small cabin a little futher up the pathway.

Thankfully, Donna and Harvey still had the privacy of their own rooms. So when Donna heard the rocks against her windows, she opened it to be greated by a smiling Harvey down below.

"The girls are going to kill us." Donna quietly said as she climbed over the window. Thankfully, the cabin wasn't as high. "If you drop me, I swear to god, Harvey.."

"Hurry up."

As Donna jumped, Harvey caught her with no problem.

"God, you almost broke my back," Harvey says jokingly.

"Okay, old man." Donna jokes, "Let's go for a swim."

In the early hours of dawn, Harvey and Donna celebrated in their own way in the lake. Savoring their last few hours of being unmarried people, only to be married with each other for the second time again. Donna kisses Harvey on the lips before splashing water on him.

"We should go." Donna smiles.

"But we haven't finished our tradition?"

"Of pre-marital, but not really, sex? I think we've already done it. Finished numerous times too." Donna said.

"Not that," Harvey responds, pulling her in again, "I mean seeing you in your dress."

"No."

"I saw you in your dress before the wedding last time."

"And how did last time turn out?"

Harvey pouted, but Donna kissed him one more time.

"Less than 5 hours, I promise the wait will be worth it. But, we gotta go, before the twins actually come and kill us."

"Those two have waited long enough for this moment." Harvey said sincerely.

"I know."

They both headed back to the dock and kissed one more time.

"Why don't I lay in bed with you just for a little bit?"

"I'd like that." Donna said softly, holding Harvey's hand.

With that, Harvey and Donna both shared the bed Donna was assigned to. It was still slightly dark out, though, specks of light in the sky were starting to appear. Donna hated that they were acting like actual teenagers, but at the same time she didn't care. She was happy, and Harvey was happy, that was all that mattered. That was the last thought she had before they both drifted to sleep.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the sight of God to join this man, Harvey Reginald Specter, and this woman, Donna Roberta Paulsen in holy matrimony. If any person here can show cause why these two people should not be joined in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace."

As the minister continued to speak, a voice rung out in the audience.

"I'd like to stop the wedding!" It was Paula. Harvey and Donna both looked towards the blonde woman, "Donna and Harvey do not belong together!"

"Donna!" Harvey quietly yells.

Donna bursts up from her bed, taking deep breaths. Harvey sits up from the bed and stroked Donna's arm.

"You okay?"

"Wedding jitters." Donna smiles.

"What happened?"

"Paula interrupting our wedding."

Harvey gives Donna a look. He picks up her hand and caresses the ring.

"Do you know why I still had this ring?"

"No, I'm surprised you kept it after I threw it at you."

Harvey chuckles, "Yeah... I kept it because in the back of my mind, I knew I was gonna return it to you."

"How could you possibly know we would've crossed paths again?" Donna wonders, quirking her eyebrows.

"The same way you know everything, Donna Paulsen." Harvey gets up from the bed and kisses Donna on the lips before heading out the window. He kisses the ring on her hand for reassurance.

"I'm looking forward to being your husband again."

"I'm looking forward to being your wife again." Donna echoes.

"I'll see you in a couple hours, Mrs. Specter," Harvey says before jumping out the window and returning to the boys' cabin.

Donna lay back in bed again, closing her eyes, having no more doubt.

"Mom!" The knocking on the door was growing increasingly louder as Donna got up from bed. In two hours, she was going to marry the love of her life, one more time. As she opened the door and smiled at Lily, she notices her squint.

"You saw Dad last night, didn't you?"

"Absolutely not." Donna says.

"Mhm. Okay, I need you to get ready, I'll find Emma.

Donna mumbles okay as she headed back to her room and closing her door. Maybe seeing Harvey early in the morning was not the smartest choice, because she was absolutely tired.

In the hallway, Emma rounds the corner with Lily.

"She saw dad didn't she?"

"How'd you ever come to that conclusion?" Lily smirks.

"Unle Marcus said that dad was wearing an 'I heart Shakespeare' shirt when he saw dad walk to the bathroom this morning." Emma laughed.

"Yeah, Mom's wearing his raggedy Harvard shirt."

The twins jumped back when the door opened, Kate peeking her head out.

"I don't have to steam her wedding dress out, do I?"

"Why?" The twins asked.

"The first wedding, they had some late night..." Kate chose her words carefully, "festivities."

"O...kay. I did not need that information." Emma said, closing her eyes and cringing.

"Hey, you asked." Kate defended.

"No, Aunt, Kate. I think mom made sure this time around would be special." Lily smiled.

"Thank god."

At exactly 10:38am, Harvey saw Donna in her dress for the first time again, but this time Harvey cried harder than the first time around. Donna held the freshly picked bouquet of wildflowers by Harvey in her hands.

They said their vows that were once again filled with words that were only sacred to them, and foreign to the guests. They were in their own little happy bubble.

The twins stood side by side, smiling at the sight before them. Their family, finally complete, no longer on opposite sides of the country.

At exactly 10:42, Harvey and Donna were once again Harvey and Donna, taking their second chance with the right person.

The wait was definitely worth it.

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So, that's Parent Pursuit! I just wanna thank everyone who has favorited, bookmarked, and reviewed this story. Even though there's still plenty to work on with my writing, I hope that this first multichapter fanfiction I've written went somewhere decent. Again, thank you to those who enjoyed this story! Until next time.