Disclaimer: Don't own Numb3rs. Don't profit from this writing.
A/N: just wanted to have a bit of fun. And this is just a fanfic.

Hello My Name Is Charlie Eppes
Part One Of Three
Hello My Name Is Colby Granger

Charlie ran up to the guard and quickly flashed his pass, he continued running into the office until he ran into someone then falling to the floor.

David stared down at Charlie, "Why were you running?" He helped Charlie up.

"I'm late." Charlie said horridly.

David was deliberately standing in Charlie's way, "What for?"

"Present." Charlie said impatiently, looking at his watch.

"Present?" David asked, confused.

Charlie nodded. "Don's got a present for me."

"Why?"

"It's my birthday." Charlie said simply.

David didn't know it was Charlie's birthday, "Man, If I'd known I would have gotten you something."

Charlie help up his hand, "You're gift to me can be you moving out of my way."

David laughed and stepped to the side, "Hope the elevator is fast enough for you!" He called out to the running professor.

Alas, the elevator was not fast enough for him. It took precious seconds off his time. He had a bet going with Don. If he could make it up to the offices by 1:57:06 he would get his present. If Charlie was even one second late, he didn't get it. I should have taken the stairs. Charlie thought to himself as he reached the floor he wanted. Charlie ran. He ran as fast as he could without causing trouble.

Don on the other hand sat patiently at his desk, he was staring at his watch. He looked up and smiled, seeing no sign of Charlie. He looked back at his watch, It was 1:56:02. Charlie would be late. Don chuckled to himself, he would keep Charlie's present, he rather liked it. He jerked his head up when he heard a screeching sound of tennis shoes. Dammit. He's here. Don looked up and saw his brother panting. 1:57:03. Don smiled to himself. "You're late." He doesn't need to know that he was three seconds early.

Charlie shook his head, "Am. Not. Liar." He said between pants. "Give. Me. Present. Now."

Don had to chuckle at his brother. He shrugged. "Alright. Just get your breath first."

Charlie nodded his thanks.

When Charlie was breathing more normaly he reached under his desk and brought out the presant.

Charlie raised his eyebrow at how well it was wrapped, "Did you wrap this or did you have to store do it?"

Don grinned, "That's for me to know." He handed his brother the gift, "Just open it."

Charlie ripped it open and grinned, "Hey a new i-Pod!"

Don nodded, "Yeah. Dad told me that yours broke and so I thought that it hasn't been enough time for you to take time out of your busy life to go and buy a new one."

"Wow. Thanks Don." Charlie couldn't stop smiling.

"Yeah, it's the latest model or something." Don said.

"You really didn't have to spend so much money on me." Charlie said.

"No, I did." Don replied. "I know I don't thank you enough for all the consulting work you do and I guess it was just my way to thank you."

"Thanks Don. It means a lot." Charlie replied happily.

A man walked up, "Uh. Don?"

"Yeah?" Don turned towards the man.

"Where exactly is the break room?"

Charlie laughed, "You're new here?"

The man nodded, "Yeah. Is it that easy to tell?"

"Yeah. I don't work here and I know where the break room is." Charlie smiled.

"You don't work here?" The man raised an eyebrow.

"Nope. Consultant. My names Charlie Eppes."

"Eppes?" The man looked from Don to Charlie.

"We're brothers." Don replied.

The man nodded, "Alright. What do you consult us about?"

"All kinds of things." Charlie answered, "But all of those things has to do with math."

"Math?"

"Math." Charlie nodded, "So, if you don't mind me ... I'm just curious. Who are you?"

"Oh. Right. Sorry. I'm Granger. Colby Granger."

Charlie blinked. "Are you aware that you are named after a type of cheese?"