A/N: Next up we have a series of extremely short episode-tags - all to be uploaded as they're finished, so should have a couple a day for a few days. Then back to some hopefully longer ones.
Episode Tag: Pilot
Prompt: 097 Writer's Choice (Numbers)
"Everything is numbers."
Charlie had said that so many times over the last few days, and Don was starting to really understand that it was how his little brother saw the world. It was a view that didn't make sense to him, but apparently it worked for Charlie.
He paused for a moment then, considering the new perspective, before blinking and getting back to work. No matter how he tried, Don knew that he'd never fully understand how Charlie's mind worked.
-ETP-
"Hey Zillah," Charlie grinned as he greeted his large friend, who immediately tried to lick his face. "Erk! No, no kisses!"
Laughing, he finally managed to fend off the hound and enter the house. Charlie was happier than he'd been for a while now – he knew that he and Don were on their way to a better understanding of each other. Or at the very least, more tolerance.
In celebration of the case having a successful conclusion, Charlie quickly found Zillah's lead and a plastic bag, grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge, and headed out with his loyal companion.
-ETP-
When Don arrived at the house late that evening, he had to stifle a laugh. For some reason, Charlie was curled up asleep on the floor of the living room, while Zillah was stretched out on the couch.
Maybe he didn't understand how his little brother thought – but maybe he didn't have to. Charlie would do anything for his family, including his dog, and that was enough for Don.