So... I'm starting another AU story. This idea has been in my head for a while, but I wanted to finish 'Tech support meet Translations' before staring another story.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Annie, Auggie or Covert Affairs. The closest I get is DVD's and a signed pic of Chris Gorham.

Anne Catherine "Annie" Walker

Freelance translator and world traveller. Grew up as an army brat and have never really settled down anywhere.

August "Auggie" Anderson

Self employed computer engineer. Blinded in a car crash about five years ago. Grew up with four older brothers in a tight knit family in Glencoe, Illinois.

Stuart "Stu" Heatherton

Auggie's right hand man and eyes at work. Have been friends with Auggie since college, helped keep the company going while Auggie was recovering after his accident.

1: Random Encounter

Auggie Anderson sat at his usual table at his neighborhood diner, waiting for his lunch to arrive when a string of curses from the booth behind him hit his ears.

"Damn piece of crap computer…" was all he caught before the waitress arriving with his meal caught his attention.

"Here you go Auggie. Burger at 10 o'clock, fries at six and bowls of mustard and ketchup at two and three."

"Thanks Maddie," he said as he located a fry and dipped it in the ketchup. He focused on his meal and he was about halfway through his burger when another string of curses hit his ears. He didn't manage to stifle a laugh and a seconds later he heard footsteps approaching

"What the hell is so funny?" an angry female voice to his right almost shouted.

"What?" Auggie turned in her general direction.

"You heard me. What are you laughing about? Me?"

"Uh, sorry. I just haven't heard a woman curse like that for a while. Reminded of my cousin."

"Oh…" She sounded a bit deflated. "It's just that I'm not very good with computers and my laptop is acting up and I've got this deadline to meet and if I don't meet it I don't get paid and I cant pay my rent…."

"Whoa, slow down there," Auggie said with a smile.

"Oh, sorry. I'm rambling. I'll let you get on with your meal."

"If you want I'll take a look at your computer and see if I can't sort out the problem, so-to-speak."

"Huh?"

Auggie grasped his cane off the seat next to him and held it up.

"Oh, sorry. I didn't realize…" her voice trailed off.

"I'll take that as a compliment. Auggie Anderson," he said as he held his right hand out in her direction. He was soon rewarded with a firm handshake from a soft female hand.

"Annie Walker. Nice to meet you Auggie. So, you're a computer geek?"

"Computer engineer. My office is just down the block if you want me to take a look at your computer."

"Your boss wouldn't mind?"

"Since I'm my own boss I'm sure he won't mind," Auggie replied with a smirk. "Give me a few minutes to finish my lunch and we'll head over there. Feel free to join me."

"Thanks, I'd really appreciate it. I'll just grab my stuff and I'll be right back."

Auggie heard her moving back to her booth and turned his attention back to his meal. Annie Walker intrigued him, the way she didn't get awkward when she realized he was blind was refreshing and definitely not something he experienced very often.

"Here we are then," Auggie said as he opened the door to his office half an hour later and gestured for Annie to enter. She walked past him and took in the space in front of her. A big room with lots of computer equipment Annie didn't recognize lit by big windows. Auggie followed her in and closed the door behind them. He folded his white cane and placed it on a table next to the door with his keys and crossed the room to sit down behind a big glass topped desk in the middle of the room. Annie watched his easy movements in awe.

"So, want me to see if I can fix your computer?" he asked, gesturing for her to sit in a chair next to him.

"Yeah, sure. Where do you want it?" she said, as she dug her laptop out of her messenger bag.

"Let me have it," Auggie answered, holding his hand out. Annie placed in his hand and watched as he plugged a few cords into it, put on a pair of headphones and keyed some commands into the desktop computer in front of him. A few minutes later he pulled the headphones down around his neck and turned to face Annie.

"You're not a computer person, are you?" he asked with a smile.

"Uh, not really," she admitted with a small laugh. "My computer knowledge is limited to the basics."

"I think it's time for a new computer. This one has done its job."

"Really? Sheesh, that's the last thing I need now. There's nothing that can be done to fix it?"

"Well, I can get it to work again 'till you can afford a new one, but you'll owe me a sandwich."

"Oh, I'd be happy to get you a platter of sandwiches."

"I'd settle for dinner," he replied with a wink.

"Well, fix my computer and you got yourself a date Mr. Anderson."

"Give me 24 hours. Here's my card. I'd ask for yours but that would really be useless for me. Text me your contact info, ok?"

"Sure. Thanks Auggie, I really appreciate this. I guess I'll see you tomorrow afternoon."

"No problem. See ya' tomorrow," he replied with a wink.

So... Is this plot line interesting? Do you want to read more? Let me know with a review or an alert! :o)