I am happy that that people still think good of me. I am not blaming anyone for my busy schedule.

Summary: Don is kidnapped by a psycho serial killer and his possy. Will Charlie come to his senses in time to help his brother? How far will Don and Charlie go to protect each other?

Disclaimer: I do not own Numb3rs, I only own Roane and Bazil.

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Chapter 9

Charlie couldn't believe it! One second he thought he was better, then the next he was paying his respects to the porcelain god of the bathroom. Charlie didn't move from his bent position over the toilet when he heard sirens in the driveway. He didn't move when he heard Megan and David's voice talking to hid father, nor did he move when he heard his father knock on the door. He didn't move when Alan had repeatedly begged for him to unlock the door, or for the gentle coaxings of the two FBI agents.

Charlie just just sat there for a long time. This was the first time in a really long time he had nothing to think about, when his mind was completely blank. In other situations, ones where his brother wasn't suspected to be kidnapped, he would have thought of an algorithm or scientific theory that would probably explained everything; however, Charlie couldn't even think of any algorithms or scientific theories at that moment.

When Charlie finally moved, it was when he remembered that he was possibly the only one who could figure this out. He unlocked the door, when he slowly opened it he stared right into the concerned faces of David, Megan, and his father.

"I'm alright," Charlie said weakly.

"Are you sure, Charlie?" explored Alan. "I mean you don't look to good-"

"I'm FINE," Charlie's voice was much stronger. "I want to help you guys find Don," said Charlie, turning to Megan and David.

"Thats good, but you have to be sure that you're well enough to come," said David. "Don't want you to get sick on us, that is I mean we don't want you to-"

"I know what you mean," Charlie finished for him and he came out of the bathroom.

"Uh, Charlie," called his father. "We can't use the front door anymore, because of... you know...that! So we have to use the back door from now on."

"It's only for a few days, Alan," consoled Megan.

"Yeah, a few days with stranger trooping in and out of my house!"

"Ehem Dad, my house," corrected Charlie.

"Oh, well! Just because you can make a smart remark, doesn't make you all better!" Alan huffed.

"Hopefully you'll be able to help," said Colby, who had just joined the little group.

"Colby! How's it going?" asked Charlie.

Colby didn't know what he meant, so he answered the best he could, "I'm fine, if that's what you're asking, but the case is not. We just found another body."

"Wait, another body?" asked Charlie.

"There's still a serial killer on the loose,"said David.

"Still?" exasperated Charlie.

"Yes," continued Colby. "This is the third body found that fits the same criteria as the supposed serial killer that we had just arrested."

"The same one you guys supposedly didn't need my help on?" asked Charlie.

"Yeah," Colby replied sheepishly, getting a little red in the face. "I wish I could help you guys find Don, but the Director put me on finding the serial killer on the loose." And he left them.

"Well, You guys are getting my help now. Whether you like it or not," said Charlie. "And once we find Don, maybe I can help Colby find that serial killer."

"Wouldn't have it any other way," said David.

Megan patted him on the back, "Welcome back Charlie. Just don't strain your self too hard."

"I won't need to, but I would like to work out in the field with you guys sometime," said Charlie.

"We'll see.."

End Chapter 9

Hmmm... I finished sooner than I expected... cool

I've been working on my Bleach and Atlantis fic's and devoting my time them. I regret that I've neglected this for a little while, but not as long as I thought I did.

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