Title: PI Day, Part 1 of 5

Past Prompt: 83 - Pie

Rating: K

Word Count: 300

Characters: Alan/Millie

Warnings: None

Feedback: Feeds the ego

Disclaimer: Characters are not mine. No profit is being made.


"Beware the Ides of March," Alan Eppes sighed. He and Millie were having breakfast at CalSci because she had an early meeting.

"What's wrong with March 15?" Dr. Millie "Don't Call Me Mildred" Finch asked. "It's not like it's the day your income taxes are due."

Alan sighed. "Which reminds me, I have to make an appointment with my accountant."

"Why? I could do your taxes with my eyes closed."

Alan grinned. "I prefer to separate business from pleasure," he said. "Besides, Stan 's my partner and he already knows what kind of deductions we can use. Not to mention, my paperwork is already in his office."

Millie nodded. "Well, just so you know that the offer is on the table."

"Thanks."

"But that still doesn't explain your aversion to March 15th."

"Well, actually, it's March 14th that is the problem," Alan confessed. "It being the one day of the year when Charlie insists on cooking."

Millie's brow creased in a frown. "Why? Because it's National PI Day?"

"Exactly."

"Oh, and he fixes pies?"

"More or less… mostly more."

Millie blinked as she ran that one through her head. "More? As in… overcooks?" she ventured.

"Right in one," Alan said.

"Well, I am very bright, even if I'm not quite in Charlie's league," Millie said modestly.

Alan studied her face. "Well, if you're a genius, can you think of a way to get me out of Charlie's dinner without hurting his feelings?" he asked. "I hate to discourage him from learning to cook, but I really can't face another rubber chicken pot pie or runny quiche."

"How about I invite you to the Pie'n'Burger to celebrate PI Day?" Millie suggested. "We can bring Charlie a lemon meringue for dessert."

"I could kiss you," Alan said.

"What's stopping you?" Millie demanded.