I was thinking too much about how this conversation would have been and I needed this missing scene so badly!
I loved what you created here, it's deep, intimate and so darvey. Thanks for sharing.

I just love your writing! I red this fic before but came across it again. Just love it!

I don't know how I had missed such a beautiful fic. Loved its!

This is such a beautiful study on that decision to move and the solidity of their relationship! I loved it.

So beautifully written ! Loved it !

What a great story. I really enjoyed the talk they had. You have a fantastic grasp of how the characters interact. I could imagine it very clearly. Can’t wait to read more of your stories. X

As soon as I heard you were writing a fic, I couldn't wait to read it. And it happened to coincide with the craziest fic attempt I've tried, a ruptured eardrum, and getting sick. LOL DAMN LIFE.

This didn't disappoint in any way. I loved this so much. It's funny, because I think before we started chatting I thought you had to be a fic writer, one because I think I'd seen a couple of your reviews for others and you were so insightful and knew story so well I thought you just had to be. And then I would read your tweets and you talked of them in a such a loving and respectful way that I just wanted to know more of. And this perfectly exemplifies all of why I felt this way.

When I saw the prompt, I thought it was made for you and I extra feel that way now. I'm so in awe of the way you mixed all the elements of them in each moment of this. They were so loving together in such a real way it felt completely intimate, and I felt like I was getting a pure glimpse into their lives. You blended it all in such a seamless way that I'm so impressed by. That's not an easy thing to do(at least for me). The touches, their dialogue, their thoughts. It's obvious you know them so well. This is so incredibly well written smooth in a way that put us at ease with your words.

I know how nervous you were about this but you absolutely nailed it and it makes me so excited and happy to see you sharing your insight into the characters that I admire so much. Thank you for sharing this. Love you!

P.S. The last bit totally ended with me grinning!

Cannot wait for the next chapter! Great writing!

Loved this! I always like seeing moments like this that we missed out on!

I absolutely LOVED this story! Your Donna and Harvey (especially Harvey) were so true to the show's characters and the way you revisited some key moments (P****, "I f*** earned it") was brilliant! Introspection, angst, love, intimacy: everything was perfect :)

Gosh, Caroline, IT HAPPENED! You wrote Darvey and I'm so happy you did! Ugh, it's everything I knew it would be, and more! I always love to read your tweets and reviews, because you have a very special way with words and you understand the characters so well, and that's why I was positive you would write exceptional Darvey fanfiction!

I love this story from beginning to end and here are some of the reasons why, that I can put into words:

Everything is super enjoyable to read, it flows so effortlessly and from the very first sentence, I'm *there* as a reader. I see them, I feel them, because you just get them.

The image of the both of them on their usual rides home makes me immediately warm and fuzzy and it perfectly leads into the topic of this story, the talk... and Donna *knows*. Wow, this moment, your portayal of her, and her train of thought with her realization is so well written! Amazing!

I especially also love how you explain their every action (and "not-action"). Here's one example:
"But she also thinks he's deflecting, and she finds herself unequal to the light banter that she thinks he's going for.
'Harvey.' I thought we were past this, goes unsaid."

The whole idea of them changing clothes to make a distinction between personal and professional is one of those details that I love so much while reading! Awesome!

"She continues to hold his gaze, however, letting him see all of her."
One of the many sentences that helped me visualizing everything so perfectly and not only due to the fact that you write them so perfectly in character!

I LOVE how this is a just so canon Darvey. The dynamic of their talk, the history between them, but also the situation they're both in now; still quite new to them, but both so sure of each other and their relationship, talking openly, with words or without. Ooof, it's so beautiful and it gives me all the feels!

How Harvey tells her that he was turned on by seeing Donna as COO... MY HEART OOOF!

Another thing that felt so amazingly good and right the first time I read this and now the second time as well: you made the story about the both of them and gave both of them the chance to say their piece and that's exactly how it should be and how it would be between them. Their talk was perfect in that regard and in all others.. the memories it brought back up... reading this fic now feels SO GOOD. That moment has been missing before in their story and now it's not anymore. So thank you!

"No, you just reached where you've been heading all along. Harvey, ever since Mike left, it's become more and more obvious where your priorities lie. You've always cared: but now, you're not afraid to show it. You want to help people, and you want to see them happy even at your own personal cost. And, seeing them happy, makes you happy." One of my absolute favorite parts of this. LOVE!

I really really hope you caught the writing virus now and will gift us with more stories on how you see those two idiots, Caroline, because I need them! Please! XOXO

Truly amazing. Loved it.

I'm convinced you used to write for the show and that your writing was cockblocked many times by the the exec. producers and that this is part of a script with missing moments and quality content that never got to see the light hahah I'm kidding! But gosh, this is absolutely brilliant. I really have no words Caroline, I'm in love with this oneshot.

I'm in awe too. I'm in awe by how well you wrote Harvey and Donna, these are the characters I used to watch every Wednesday, the characters I miss: their words, their actions, the way they adressed it all; it's them and it's just right.

"I did earn my position, but it is also true that you did put me there. Harvey, you were the one who set the ball rolling. You gave me my more, even when the others weren't willing to do that." -Tanananaaaaa, I like how you addressed this, how you referred to "the others" that didn't took her serious, that mocked her and called her "just a secretary". But Harvey believed in her, because he knew her, he knew her potential and how brilliant and talented she was. Heck yeah! 10 points for Gryffindor.

And then this! THIS THIS THIS:
"That was so wrong and even though Stan helped me make sense of what I was really doing there, I still hate myself so much for what I put you through then." -It's one line that encompasses so much. It's something the show could have touched, and you did it just right. [Perfect timing too]

And excuse me but this had me screaming in the darkness of my bedroom, it's literally 2:30am and I'm still screaming. 10000 points to Gryffindor or whichever you House is.
"Don't you see what I'm trying to tell you? There's never a choice when it comes to you and me. You and I, we're like this." She intertwines her fingers and joins her palms. "Everything we've done, we've done it as a unit, Harvey. I can't be me without you. And you can't be you without me. We don't function well without each other: both here and at work. I don't ever want that to change." ALLOW ME TO YEET MYSELF INTO THE SUN FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 24 HOURS.

This is something that I also found spot on, about how Harvey ALWAYS cared: key part of his character and character development. He always wanted to protect the ones he loved but he did it behind an emotional armor, then he removed it and was finally free to love with no fear. This is beautiful. This is Harvey's peak character development:
"Harvey, ever since Mike left, it's become more and more obvious where your priorities lie. YOU'VE ALWAYS CARED: BUT NOW YOU'RE NOT AFRAID TO SHOW IT. You want to help people, and you want to see them happy even at your own personal cost. And, seeing them happy, makes you happy."

I love, love, loved it. Thanks for writing something that feels like deleted scenes from the show. Fanfics like these cure my nostalgia, feed my soul, make my hair fabulous and clear my skin hahah. Thanks for a wonderful read!

Thank you so much

Wow you nailed it! We were missing this exact scene! Loved your writing style and storyline. Very well done!