Matt walked into the cafeteria and scanned the room. Like usual Becker was sitting off in the corner nursing what Matt guessed was a strong cup of coffee. He'd learned quickly that, that was the table he had always shared with Connor and Abby, then Danny and Sarah. But now Becker mostly sat alone, except for the few times that Jess ventured in to eat. When that happened he could always see a mix of annoyance and joy on Becker's face. Perhaps it was because Jess tried too hard to get Becker to notice when all she really needed to do was smile. He'd have to talk to them both about it off of work.
Matt made his way slowly towards the table. In truth he barely made it down there himself preferring to eat in his office by himself. So why was he here? Perhaps it was the look on Becker's face when he asked if he trusted him. Or perhaps the need to have a friend himself. He liked Becker if he was truthful, one of the few people he believed he could trust when it came time to. He grabbed a seat and sat down. "I hope you're eating more than that."
Becker looked at him surprised. "Have you tried to eat this food?" He asked trying to cover up his surprise.
"No. But I felt adventurous today." He toyed with the blob on his plate that they claimed was mac and cheese and frowned causing Becker to laugh. "I think I saw that come out of the last anomaly." Matt sat his fork down. "How are you doing Becker?"
Becker shrugged. "Like you said a few hours later and just bruised." He looked down at his cup.
"That's not what I mean and you know it."
Becker sighed. "I'm getting there." Silence. "Did you really mean what you said about trusting me with your life?"
Matt leaned back and looked at Becker hard for a minute. "Yes I did." Becker nodded and leaned back in his chair.
"You really should try to eat that."
"You're not."
"Already did."
Matt nodded and toyed with the blob some more before sighing. "I'm from the future." Becker didn't move and Matt waited.
"Your file was to perfect Matt. I expected something go on."
Matt grinned and shook his head. "Leave it to you to figure something out." Becker smiled back. "I come from where someone toyed with anomalies and changed everything killing it off. I'm here to try and stop them from destroying the future."
"Any ideas as to whom?"
"No."
Becker nodded. "If I hear or see anything I'll let you know. You need help."
"I know who to come for first."
Becker shook his hand and stood. "Oh I should apologize now."
Matt frowned. "For what?"
"Pay backs. You never know when an EMD may miss fire." Becker grinned as Matt began to laugh. Matt watched Becker's retreating form before frowning at the mess on his plate. He felt better letting Becker know the truth. It was a step in the right direction; he had someone to help him, someone to count on when he needed it the most. Who cared that they were now at war so to speak to see who could out smart who. It might even be fun.
Matt made his way slowly down the halls towards his office scanning a folder from Jess. "Matt." He looked up to see Becker step out of the locker room. "Here." He tossed a light brown square towards him. "To make up for lunch." Becker grinned and headed towards the ADD when Jess's voice called for him. As he passed Matt he grinned. "Now you see why I skip lunch."
Matt shook his head and carefully unpeeled the paper. Inside was a ham sandwich after a quick inspection he realized Becker wasn't trying to pay him back but be helpful. Wrapping the sandwich back up Matt headed on towards his lab to eat his lunch.