Title: And the plot thickens

Characters: Allison, Joe, Charlie, Don

Challenge: 4 Learning for numb3rs100

Disclaimer: Own nothing, not being paid.

Word count: 200


Don took his eyes off the road to glance at Charlie. Charlie was slumped in his seat, staring out the window. There was a hint of tears at the corner of the eye that Don could see.

"It's going to be okay," Don said, reaching out and squeezing Charlie's shoulder. When he got no response, Don sighed and moved his hand to the radio, turning the volume up. He was tired and needed something that would keep him awake. Running your rental car off the road near a dead body you'd just buried was never a good idea.

Don brought his hand back to the wheel. He'd used a bottle of water to wash off most of the dirt and grime but there was still a lot under his short fingernails. Another thing to take care of before going home.

The DJ's voice came over as the song finished. "Only ten days left until the opening ceremony of the London Olympics!"


Allison abruptly snapped back to Charlie shaking her hand. Charlie and his brother had been wearing the same clothes as when they'd buried the body. They looked the same, too.

The London Olympics weren't going to be until 2012.

TBC...