Fic - Notes in the Margins (Donna/Harvey) pg, 1/1

[abvj]

Title: Notes in the Margins 
Summary: Five times Harvey and Donna touch. 
Rating: pg 
Author's Notes: 5,036 words. General series spoilers. Written in part for phrenitis because she indulges me, and this whole thing stemmed from a long conversation about why it is these two actively do not touch each other. That's just how we roll. All mistakes are mine. These

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[lizook12]

ohmygod, this is just... I don't think there are actual words...

The progression here just works so well, each moment bleeding into the next in subtle yet profound ways. The contrast of her unraveling when it comes to her dad against his was especially strong.

Even more, the feeling of their connectedness - of how 'all in' they really are - is bright and warm here.

She has missed him, missed her best friend, and she didn’t realize how much she needed him until he was here, standing in her parent’s kitchen with the mud from the driveway dirtying his perfect shoes.
Love the level of detail here. It's enough that she has missed him, but that she's noticing the little things like the mud on his shoes makes it that much more powerful.

Harvey knows what she’s doing before she even does it - knows she goads him into arguments just to keep him from retreating too far into himself, and he is so profoundly thankful for her in ways he can’t even begin to articulate properly
Not only is this articulated wonderfully, but it's a great observation about how they work. It's very true to their dynamic.

Ok, last thing, I adored the note you left us on. The addition of now just strikes the perfect balance. Nicely done ♥

[abvj]

Thank you very much! I was worried people would feel cheated by the way I chose to end it, so I am really glad it worked for you!

I just want these two idiots to get it together. Is that so much to ask for? lol

[lizook12]

I just want these two idiots to get it together. Is that so much to ask for?
Nooo, of course not. Maybe if we all put it on our holiday lists....

[abvj]

Ha. I make fandom wishlists as a meme, and after only two weeks into this show, "Harvey/Donna making out" was, like, number 3.

I've been meaning to ask: have you been watching The Good Wife?

[lizook12]

That's amazing. And absolutely, completely understandable.

I have been, but I'll be honest, my disappointment from the end of last season hasn't really been lifted yet.

[abvj]

Nice to know I am not alone in the minority re: the good wife. It is just lacking some fundamental things from the first two seasons, and my emotional connection to Alicia and the others is just gone. Except Will and Diane. Those two are ace. And continue to be my favorite things about the show currently.

[lizook12]

I was just talking to my one of my friends last night about how it feels like two separate shows suddenly. Like, I know the show has always been about the ensemble and how they work together, but randomly now it's like Kalinda is a separate main focus. As much as I find her intriguing in season one and two, I find her boring now. How many people can she really attract and/or use in some way?

I'm also pretty disgusted by the thought of Alicia even supporting Peter in any way. In sum, Will and Diane (and Cary, when the poor guy even makes it on screen) are the only things pulling me back right now.