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"You two seem to be celebrating something."
All evening, their waiter had proven to have impeccable timing. Efficient without being intrusive...it didn't surprise Harvey that he'd timed the check well, too. And of course, the light small talk to remind them he'd be worth tipping. He gave the kid points for looking to Jessica, recognizing where the power was. A lot of waitstaff got that wrong when they were out together.
Harvey'd done the dance himself enough to know the skill that went into making it seem effortless. Of course, now that he was looking, he realized the kid was older than he thought...definitely at the upper end of where finding yourself was considered acceptable occupation. So likely, he'd had lots of practice.
"...the best closer this city's ever seen."
The waiter turned to Harvey with a sharp-edged focus that he hadn't been expecting; his perusal was too matter-of-fact to be a come-on, but it zinged down Harvey's spine. "Attorney?"
Now he was intrigued. "Not the first thing people think of."
"Well, I already know you're not a Major League pitcher."
It was stupid for a grown damn man to feel a pang of loss at that, so Harvey squelched it. He settled back in his seat, carefully casual. "You do?"
The kid had a small tilt to his lips, both cocky and knowing. "I'm good with faces. Plus, you've got that look."
"What look is that?"
"The one that says you make grown men cry for a living. And you like it. I'm gonna guess...M&A's your thing."
Harvey blinked once, surprised. Not quite true, granted, but close enough to revise Harvey's first impression. "Law student?" he guessed.
The smug look faded and left an imitation smile. "No," the kid said simply. "Anyway, congrats on closing your deal. Have a great night."
The last was addressed to the other side of the table, where Jessica looked amused that Harvey'd forgotten her completely. She generously waited til the kid was out of sight before she mocked him.
"At last, worthy prey. Enjoy your victory lap with..." She glanced at the bill and gathered her things. "Mike. But not too much. I expect you at the office tomorrow. On time, Harvey."
Harvey grinned but promised nothing. He never made any promises that he didn't plan to keep.