Title: Through with you
Pairing: Terry/Don
Disclaimer: Terry Lake and Don Eppes do not belong to me,James on the other hand is totally mine :)
Spoilers: not that I'm aware of

Note: this is my very first Numb3rs fic,I started watching the show a few days ago and I completely fell in love with Don (sighs) and Terry together.Hope you like it!

Note2: the title has nothing to do with Terry and Don's relationship,this is the only thing I could come up with...I suck at titles.period aaand I know this chapter is short,sorry about that I promise to write more.oh and I'm sorry if this is non-canon.

BIG HUGS TO MY BETA MELISSA! thanks again darlin'

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Don Eppes sighed, as he looked at the paper before him. It was the tenth time he read the same file, but no conclusion came to his mind. Giving up, he closed the brown folder and rested his head on his desk, exhaustion taking over his body. Just when he was about to fall asleep, a soft hand caressed his short brown hair, making him lift his head and smile.

"Hey," Terry whispered, dropping a small kiss on his forehead."Are you done yet?"

He nodded. "Yep. I can't seem to keep my eyes open any longer."

"We should get going," she said and took his hand. They walked together towards the elevator.

He pressed the button, suppressing a yawn, as Terry squeezed his hand and smiled sweetly. The doors opened and they stepped inside, leaving the empty building behind. She looked for supports, as felt just as tired as Don was. Her phone rang, making the couple jump in surprise. She answered, not even looking at the screen.

"Lake," she automatically responded. Don stared at the lost look in her eyes, wondering why she looked so desperate and upset at the same time. She turned her face away from his gaze. She sighed heavily and hung up, shoving the phone in her pocket.

Don frowned, as he had not kept his eyes off of her during the call. "Who was it?"

She snapped her head towards him and shrugged. "My...mom."

He frowned again at Terry's sudden nervousness, "Really?"

"Yeah, she wanted to know how I was."

He nodded, satisfied with her answer, even though he knew Terry's mom hadn't call in months. Taking a few steps towards her, he cupped her face with his warm hands and kissed her lips softly. She closed her eyes slowly, melting under his tender gesture.

"Are you okay?" he asked. She nodded and smiled again, even though deep inside all she wanted to do was cry.

"Yes, I'm fine," she lied. "Just tired."

"Don't worry, we'll get home soon."

She hugged him tight, resting her head on his chest. "Home. Let's go home."

He kissed her head as she sighed with relief, holding back the tears that were threatening to fall.

TBC

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