Fic: Now & Then, Chapter 4 (Numb3rs, Charlie Eppes / Colby Granger, David Sinclair / Ian Edgerton)
Title: Now & Then, Chapter 4
Fandom: Numb3rs
Pair: Charlie Eppes / Colby Granger
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Not mine, etc.
Feedback: Always Welcome
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“Do you have any idea how many calls I’ve got from dad?” Charlie asked.
“How many?”
“You don’t wanna know. He’s coming back from Minneapolis sometime next week,
their mall project is almost ready.”
“Did you tell him about….?”
“No, I just said that you and Martin went to San Diego so he could introduce
you to his parents.”
“That’s good.”
“Are you gonna tell him?”
“No.”
“He already knows something’s going on. He has that dad-radar. And the Eppes-
nose.”
“Right, that….” Don chuckled.
“The nose I inherited, and you didn’t, so watch your words.”
“I have to keep that in mind.”
“Anyway, you’ve avoided his calls for over a week, he’s worried.”
“I’ll call him when we get back. I got a lot of things on my mind.”
“Speaking of things, how are things?”
“We’re working on it. Trying to take little steps in…. that direction.”
“Like a hyposensibilation treatment?”
“Something like that.”
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David walked into his apartment and froze. His hand went straight to his belt to get
his gun. The was a noise coming from somewhere. He took a deep breath and
kicked the bathroom door in.
He was greeted be a soaking wet Ian Edgerton and his service gun.
“Wha- What the hell are you doing? And… why do you take a gun with you to the
shower?”
“Because apparently a gun wielding agent can kick the door in at any time.” Ian
put his gun back on top of the hamper and went back to soaping himself.
“I thought there was a burglar or something!”
“And you thought a burglar would take a shower between robbing apartments?”
“It’s…..” David’s eyes were glued to a group of soap bubbled that was gliding
down Ian chest. “…..possible.”
“Are you gonna get in or do I need to pull you here fully dressed?”
“Wha…. Yeah… Right.” Finally David’s mind seemed to reboot and he started pulling
off his clothes. When he was down to his socks and boxers Ian grabbed him and
pulled him to the shower.
“Your really slow sometimes.” Ian grinned.
“Yeah, you haven’t answered my calls, and-”
“And what?” Ian pushed him against the tile wall and grinded their bodies together.
“And we need to talk….”
“About what?” Ian’s hand found David’s lower regions.
“Forget it, it wasn’t that important anyway….” David panted.
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“Did you ask about the time off?” Charlie asked and took a bit of his sandwich.
“Yeah, they’re trying to make it happen. If Don’s shrink extends his leave, they may
cancel it completely. Right now we need all the men we can get.”
“Okay, I’ll make the flight reservation when you know more.”
“Who’s flying where, and why didn’t you tell me?” Alan asked when he walked in.
“Dad? I thought you were still in Minneapolis.”
“I was, but they can finish it without me, so I left early. Where are you flying?”
“To Idaho. Colby’s folks haven’t seen Helen yet.”
“My mama’s over the moon. I’ve send her pictures, but it’s not the same thing.”
Colby beamed. “And my sisters can’t wait to get their hands on Charlie.”
“Remind me, how many sisters do you have?”
“Four sisters and two brothers.”
“And I thought we had it rough with two kids….”
“Well, my big brother’s the only one who still lives at home.”
“Really?”
“Yeah, he moved in after dad died, he’s handling the farm.”
“A grown man moved in with his mother….” Alan mused.
“Don’t make it sound like that, he has a wife.” Colby laughed.
“When are you leaving?”
“We’re not sure yet.”
“They are still trying to get personnel in order so that he can actually use his
vacation days.” Charlie explained.
“What about Don? When is he coming back?” Alan asked and sat on his
luggage.
“Four days from now.”
“And why is he avoiding my calls?”
“Dad…. It’s really my place to tell. We had a little…. situation here, but we’re
handling it.”
“What situation?”
“Ask Don when he gets back. And if he doesn’t wanna tell you, then I wont tell
you either.”
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David slumped down on top of Ian and let out a long sigh. “Why are you always
coming and going….”
“It’s part of the job. And I always get such a warm welcome when I come back….”
“That`s true….” David rubbed his temple against Ian`s neck. “Can we go to bed now?”
“You don’t like bathroom floor?” Ian grinned.
“I like it, but it’s not very bouncy.”
“Well.… you are.” Ian’s hands slid down David`s back to grope his butt and pulled
him closer.
TBC