FIC: Exposed (Family Secrets)
Title: Exposed
Series: Family Secrets
Author: Valerie Vancollie (valeriev84 [at] hotmail.com)
Characters: Billy Cooper, Don
Rating: PG-13
Summary: In a split second Billy had reached a decision, letting an outsider in on the Cooper family secret despite a legacy of secrecy.
Note: Takes place right after Wolves at the Gate.
Spoilers: Man Hunt
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Numb3rs characters, items or situations. I only lay claim to the original aspects of the fic.
"Coop!"
Billy was racing towards his partner's side even before the cry reached him, the two gunshots having spurred him into action. The desperation in Don's voice, though, chilled him and the dread deepened into horror as he finally caught sight of his partner and the werewolf atop him.
He reacted instinctively, already transforming before he'd fully realized his decision, shredding his clothes. A howl of rage was ripped from his throat as Billy lunged at the other werewolf, the force of his momentum carrying them safely away from Don.
The fight, a blur of rage and instinct, was over quickly and Billy turned to find Don with his gun aimed at him. He whined, lowering himself to the ground to look as unthreatening as possible. Before he could do anything, Milnok's body transformed.
"What the hell?"
With a sigh, he did the same.
"Coop?!"
Not wanting to see the fear or horror, Billy was slow to look at his partner and thus it was with a start that he realized the gun was pointed at the ground. That simple gesture spoke volumes for the trust Don had in him despite what he'd witnessed.
"What just happened?" Don demanded.
"It's a long story."
"Yeah, I figured that one out."
"Uh, would you mind getting my spare clothes first?"
"Huh?" Don questioned, his eyes flickered downwards and a startled expression crossed his face as he realized Coop's naked state. "Oh, right, sure."
Billy huffed a laugh despite the direness of the situation as Don holstered his gun before turning to go to their car, clearly not thinking anything of turning his back on his partner.
Perhaps this wouldn't be so bad after all, Billy marveled. Well, either that or Don was so far in shock that he was acting on autopilot.