Okay guys we're on the home stretch! Thanks again for sticking with this story. I hope it's been as much fun for you to read as it's been for me to write.

** I've really enjoyed season 8 so far but seeing Harvey at the end of ep 13 made my heart hurt! So here's some extra fluffy Darvey!**

Donna was enjoying a well-deserved bubble bath when Harvey barged into their bathroom on Monday evening. Taking her by surprise as he takes her face and plants a big kiss on her lips before he even says hello.

"Well hello to you too! Court went well I assume?" Donna says as she tries not to slip under the water.

"You could say that" he says evasively.

Sitting up she looks at him, amused that he is clearly distracted by the bubbles running down her chest. She uses a finger to tilt his chin up forcing his eyes to meet with her. "Harvey what did you do?" she says, curiosity getting the better of her.

A cheeky smile crosses his face " Nothing. I already knew we were going to wipe the floor with them. I can't help that everytime I looked at Scottie I wanted to throttle her for the way she spoke to you. It just helped me really drive home my arguments. That and Scottie looked like she wanted the ground to swallow her whole".

Donna leans in, smiling at how proud Harvey is of himself. "So… I was your muse today?"

Harvey closes the distance between them and kisses her softly. "My muse? Yeah, I guess you were. Although I did freak out slightly this morning when I realised that we didn't do our thing with the can opener".

Donna giggles as she kisses him again "But then you realised that we did the other thing with our bodies instead?"

"Exactly. And I must say, the other thing is way more enjoyable. Remind me again why we waited so long?" Harvey says looking at Donna while he draws shapes on the small part of her belly that was poking out of the water. Turning her head towards him she smiles sweetly.

"How about we settle for "we were both idiots".

Changing the subject because the how's, why's and why not's are no longer worth worrying about, Donna sits up with her hands reaching out to Harvey. "Now c'mon mister help me out of this bath"

"So what did you get up to today to warrant to bubble bath?" Harvey says as he holds onto Donnas hands as she steps out of the bath.

"I survived another day of being 37 weeks pregnant. Ahhhhh" Donna hisses as she holds the underside of her belly. Harvey turns back to her, towel in hand and concern written all over his face.

Taking a deep breath she looks up to Harvey, "I'm okay, these Braxton-Hicks contractions are getting really strong".

"How often are you having them? You sure that's all they are?" Harvey says, clearly unconvinced.

Donna nods as she wraps the towel around her walking out into their bedroom "I'm sure. Can't say I'm not getting over all the aches and pains. I do feel really sorry for Sheila though, she's almost 2 weeks overdue. She's going to be induced on Wednesday if she hasn't gone into labour by then".

"Really? I didn't have a chance to speak with Louis today. So we're going to meet baby Litt before the end of the week?" Harvey says as her removes his tie and rolls his sleeves up.

Donna looks at him smiling. He can tell she's excited for them.

"Looks like it".

The following morning as Harvey straightened his tie he sees Donna in the reflection of the mirror. A look of discomfort on her face as she rubs her lower back.

"You sure you're okay?...Donna… You okay?"

Distracted, she missed Harvey's first question.

"Huh?.. Oh.. yeah I'm fine. Just didn't sleep very well last night"

"You don't look fine maybe should go back to bed, try to rest a bit more" Harvey says as he buttons his jacket.

"Gee thanks, just what every girl wants to hear" Donna says rolling her eyes at him. Harvey rolls his eyes back at her knowing that his comment was likely to antagonize her.

"I mean it. That's what this time is for. If you're tired, sleep!". He leans in to kiss her goodbye.

"I'll be in court from 10, we only have closing statements left so I shouldn't be tied up for too long".

"Yeah , yeah. This isn't my first rodeo Specter. I know the drill" Donna says, reaching up for another kiss.

Harvey smiles at her "I know. I love you. Promise me you'll call if you need anything".

"I promise. And I love you too".

"And you" Harvey says as he kneels in front of Donna, talking to her belly "be nice to your mom!".

The sight has Donna laughing "I'm not sure she's really taking all that in Harvey. Now go, Ray's waiting for you" she says shooing him out of their bedroom.

"You can't say I didn't try. Bye, love you" he gives her one last kiss as he walks down the stairs.

Hearing the front door close she looks down at her bump "How about it little lady? You going to listen to your Daddy and let me get a bit more sleep?... No objections? No? Excellent! Time for a nap" as she ungracefully crawls back into bed.

Two hours later Donna woke to another Braxton-hicks contraction. Lasting slightly longer than they normally did she made her way downstairs to the kitchen for a glass of water. While deciding what she was going to do that day another contraction came on less than 10 minutes after waking up.

Doing her best to ignore what she knew was happening Donna attempted to relax and watch TV but after another 3 contractions in the next half hour she knew that she was in the early stages of labour and should let Harvey know. Glancing at her phone, the time coming up as 10:05 she knew he would have his phone on silent and would be uncontactable until they had completed their closing statements and the jury was excused to deliberate.

"Shit" Donna whispers to herself as she has another contraction.

After contacting the hospital, where the midwife she was speaking to confirmed that yes, it did sound like she was in the early stages of labour but that she didn't need to make it into hospital until her contractions were 5 minutes apart.

"Just keep an eye on how far apart your contractions are. Have a shower, try and rest if you can. It sounds like you should be fine to spend the next few hours at home. Since this is your first baby, labour can take a little while to really get going".

"Okay, thanks" nodding her head as she walks from the living room through to the kitchen.

Talking down to her belly, Donna attempts to reassure herself "Plenty of time. We have plenty of time…"

Clearly baby Specter had other ideas. In the next half hour her contractions were already 7 minutes apart and getting so strong that they were taking her breath away. Picking up her phone she left Harvey a voicemail and a text. The idea of being by herself at this point was starting to make her anxious. Dialing the one person she knew would be helpful, she picked up on the second ring.

"Hey, Gretchen. You're not going to believe this…"

To Donna's surprise Gretchen made it to Donna & Harvey's house in record time. Donna had barely finished the word labour when Gretchen told her that she would be there as soon as she could.

"Did you get a run of green lights?" Donna says as she opens the door, allowing Gretchen in.

"You and I both know that slipping a cab driver a 50 can make almost anything happen in this city"

Gretchen watches Donna as she breathes through another contraction. Seeing the tears in Donna's eyes she approaches she, giving her shoulder a gentle squeeze. "It'll be okay Red, you can do this". Donna looks at Gretchen, thankful that her friend is here with her.

"I know. It's just that this is all happening a little earlier than I thought" pausing she takes a moment to control her breathing. "And I really want Harvey here with me".

"I called the courthouse on my way in asking for an interruption to their session due to extenuating circumstances. Hopefully you should hear from him soon".

"Thank you Gretchen" Donna says gratefully.

Gretchen sat with Donna through another 3 contractions before telling her that they should probably think about going to hospital.

"But Harvey isn't here yet. I can't do this without him Gretchen we need to wait a little longer", the anxiety in her voice clear. She didn't want to do this without him.

Taking both her hands Gretchen looks at Donna "Honey, you've had 3 contractions in 15 minutes. We need to call Ray to pick us up. We can keep calling Harvey on the way in. He can meet you there okay?"

Knowing that Gretchen was right Donna nods "Okay. I'll call the hospital if you wouldn't mind calling Ray?"

By the time they had arrived at the hospital they still hadn't made contact with Harvey or managed to have his session interrupted. With all her paperwork filled out Donna was being settled into a birthing suite, waiting for her doctor to arrive.

Gretchen had just put Donna's bags down as Dr. Finley walked in.

"Donna, did you want me to stay or find Harvey? Ray is still downstairs, I'll interrupt the session myself. What do you want me to do?" Gretchen says softly.

Donna was about to reply when another contraction hit, waiting for it subside she says

"Go find him Gretchen, please".

Gretchen was out of there in a second. Dr. Finley has been examining the fetal trace Donna had been connected to.

"Alright Donna, I'm going to need to examine you to see how far along you are"

Trying to distract her during the examination Dr. Finley asks about Harvey's whereabouts.

Donna takes a sharp breath in "He's in court at the moment. Can't get in contact with him. That's where Gretchen's gone just now".

Dr. Finley stands, removing her gloves. "Well your 5cm dilated and progressing nicely. My suggestion is you get up and move around, do what you feel most comfortable doing. I'm sure Harvey won't be too far away" she says kindly, removing the monitoring equipment before leaving Donna to her thoughts.

As Donna paced back and forth across the room, trying to find enough distraction to take her mind off deep ache in her pelvis and intermittent pains that were wracking her body. Her thoughts drifted to how the hell she managed to get herself here. Alone.

Harvey was halfway through his closing argument, confident that he had already swayed the jury when they were interrupted by the security guard from outside the courtroom and a member of clerical staff. Handing over several pieces of paper to the bailiff who then hands it over to the judge. All members of the court and jury equally confused as to what was going on.

"Approach the bench Mr Specter," the judge says, a tone of amusement poorly hidden in her voice.

As Harvey approached the bench he was wracking his brain, trying to think of what could be the reason for interrupting their session.

The judge gave him a stern look over the top of her glasses.

"Mr Specter, do you think Ms Bennett will be able to adequately complete the closing statement?"

Glancing back at Katrina who looks completely baffled, Harvey turns back to the judge

"I'm sorry Your Honor I don't follow."

As the judge passes the notes to Harvey she elaborates "I believe you have somewhere else to be Mr. Specter".

Harvey drops the papers having read the first one and reaches into his jacket for his phone. Seeing the multiple texts, missed calls and voicemails he feels his hands shake.

"Shit. She sent this text over 2 hours ago" he looks up at the judge who gives him a slight smile after seeing the panic in his eyes.

"You are excused from this session Mr. Specter, you're free to go".

Stopping briefly to explain to Katrina who merely beams at him, giving him a pat on the shoulder as he puts on his jacket. As she approaches the jury, Harvey barely catches Katrina's opening sentence.

"My apologies ladies and gentlemen of the jury. Mr. Specter is about to become a father".

On the steps of the courthouse he almost collides with Gretchen, who quickly explains to him where Donna is. He thanks her as he jumps into the back of Ray's car feeling a mix of trepidation and excitement.

As Harvey quietly enters Donna's room he sees her, arms up against her forehead as she leans against the wall, breathing deeply.

Feeling awful that he hadn't been there for her from the beginning, he takes a breath.

"Hey" he says softly.

Lifting her head towards his voice, she can't decide if she wants to laugh, cry or punch him in the face. She settles for a little of all three as he approaches her giving her a smile

"Is this what happens when we forget to do the can opener or the other thing? It seems a little extreme".

"Not funny Harvey" she says feeling another contraction coming on. Donna grabs hold of Harvey's shoulders as he rubs her back, feeling slightly lost as to how he can help her. Figuring she would know he waits for the contraction to end before asking.

"What do you want me to do for you?" he says placing a kiss on the top of her head as they rock gently from side to side.

"Just this. Just let me lean on you" Donna says, muffled into his chest.

And so for the next hour that's what they do. Donna's contractions steadily becoming so strong and frequent that it seemed they was no break in between. After the last contraction Donna had gone from groaning to screaming. Harvey looked to the midwife that had been staying with them but without asking a thing the midwife approached Donna.

"Donna, we need you to hop up on to the bed. We need to check how you're progressing".

Easier said than done of course, but in between contractions Donna manages to get back into bed allowing the midwife to check her.

Harvey's hand slides into hers feeling her tight grip and another contraction tears through her body.

"Okay Donna you're fully dilated. I'm just going to page Dr. Finley quickly. You're doing really well, you're nearly there". She says as she crosses the room to page the doctor.

Harvey whispers to Donna "See, we're nearly there. Just a little bit longer"

Donna turns to him, looking murderous "We? We? What sort of hard work are WE doing to today Harvey? Because from where I'm sitting you look pretty fucking comfortable sitting in that damn chair while your kid is attempting to tear me in half"

Rendered speechless he knows to let it slide but he can't help but feel a little shocked at her words.

Before he could attempt a reply Dr Finley walks in.

"Hey! Looks like we're all here! Ready to meet your slightly impatient daughter?"

As another contraction ebbs Donna looks at Harvey, breathless and slightly less agitated than a few moments ago.

"She gets that from you you know". Harvey smiles at her and kisses the back of the hand he's holding.

As the doctor examined Donna she continued to chat to the couple "I'm surprised she didn't want to wait a few more weeks but clearly she knows her own mind" she says with a smile.

Harvey gives her hand a little squeeze and brushes some hair from her face "That's definitely something she gets from you".

"Next contraction Donna I want you to push okay" Dr. Finley says firmly just as another contraction begins.

As the pain continues to rip through her over and over again she feels the exhaustion in her bones. Falling back against the bed she looks to Harvey.

"You need to fix this Harvey, I can't do it anymore. You need to make it stop. Make the pain stop Harvey" she begs as another contraction takes over.

He glances up at the midwife and sees her very subtly shake her head. Looking back at Donna feeling helpless that he can't do anything to ease her pain. "Sweetheart I can't fix this-"

"Yes you can. You can fix anything Harvey. Please"

"Donna, sweetheart I can't fix this but you're nearly there. You're doing so well"

"I hate you" she screams the pain becoming more than she can bare.

"I know. I love you too. And I'm so proud of you. Just a little while longer I promise" Harvey says softly in her ear, interrupted by Dr. Finley.

"He's right Donna you're baby is almost here just one more big push".

And before they knew it a piercing cry filled the room. Harvey and Donna looked on in awe as a tiny wailing baby was placed in Donna's arms.

"Oh my God" Harvey whispers to himself feeling Donna's hand reach up to touch his jaw unable to take her eyes off the little person now safe in her arms

"Harvey look at her. She's so beautiful" tears running down her face

"Yeah she sure is. And you are amazing. I love you both so much" Harvey says, his voice thick with the overwhelming emotions of the day.

Looking up at him he sees the same feelings in Donna's eyes. They share a brief kiss before looking back at their baby, now settled and her eyes wide open slowly taking in the world around her.

Hours later, after being settled in their room Donna watches on as Harvey slowly paces holding their tiny daughter now wrapped up and asleep. Content in her father's arms. Walking back to Donna, she pats the space on the bed next to her. Making themselves comfortable they look at her still shock that she was finally here.

"We should probably think about giving her a name," Donna says as she places her chin on Harvey's shoulder.

"You're right. What do you think? Does she look like anything from our shortlist?" Harvey says as he watches Donna take her little hat off getting a better look at her face.

"I like the name you picked" she says as she watches Harvey's eyebrows raise in surprise.

"Really? Well I like the middle name you picked. You think it'll work?" Harvey says looking at Donna "I'm happy for you to pick. You did all the hard work".

Donna smiles at him, kissing him on the cheek as she makes her decision.

"Well I guess that's it then. Welcome to our crazy world Eve"

"Eve Elizabeth Specter. It's perfect" Harvey says as he kisses her tiny head. Both of them so completely in love with their new little family.