FIC: In Another World (Crimin4l Numb3rs)
Title: In Another World
Series: Crimin4l Numb3rs
Author: Valerie Vancollie (valeriev84 [at] hotmail.com)
Characters: Colby, David, (Don)
Rating: PG
Summary: Colby admits to entertaining dangerous thoughts.
Spoilers: None
Timeline: Set after Luck; it is the latest drabble to date. For a complete listing, see the Master List.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Numb3rs characters, items or situations. I only lay claim to the original aspects of the fic.
"Sometimes I wonder," Colby began distractedly as he glanced through a file.
"Wonder what?" David inquired, looking up.
"What he'd be like if he'd never left the FBI."
"Eppes?"
"Yeah."
"Why?"
"Well," Colby began hesitantly, glancing about. "If you look at some of these reports, like the transcript of Edgerton's interrogation of Donaldson, or the interviews with Eppes' old colleagues and friends, people really like and respect him. Hell, some of them still refuse to belief he's guilty!"
"Would you believe it of your old teammates?"
"Depends on the person in question," Colby replied darkly.
"Yes, well, that aside, there is another possible motivation for Donaldson's refusal to talk. Fear."
"Perhaps. Although have you seen the footage of the interrogation? He didn't seem particularly afraid, merely determined."
"So, what?" David questioned, his voice dropping to a whisper. "You think he'd make a good boss?"
"It just seems that way," Colby admitted uncomfortably. "If the loyalty he inspires is any indication. I mean, wouldn't you want to work for someone like that instead of Sanderson?"
"Edgerton is great to work for," David replied diplomatically.
"Somehow I don't think Eppes is as different from Edgerton as Ian would want him to be."