This has been one of my favorite stories since I first got into this show many years ago. I'm sorry I never reviewed it before now so here I am to make things right.

This story packs a huge emotional punch. From Alan thinking, not again, not Donnie too, to Charlie sleeping on the floor outside Don's room in a desperate attempt to be there for Don and not retreat to the garage... To Don's guilt and loneliness at what he's going through. In some ways, even surrounded by family and friends going through it with you, you are also experiencing something they truly can't.

I am not a Don/Liz fan at all but I liked them in this fic. Plus I know they were together on the show when you wrote this so it fits. Megan's sturdy friendship to both brothers was fantastic. Colby letting out a whoop when they were all told Don's tumor was benign. I love all of these details and more.

And, I liked that you dealt with the very real fact that Don losing a kidney would mean he could no longer work in the field. How you handled that, and Don getting engaged to Liz and expecting a baby, and what that would mean for Don and Charlie's relationship, was very nice. It's normal for siblings to have their own lives but that doesn't mean they can't be close and be a real part of each other's lives. Good job.

I love Don and, if you ask me, he doesn't get quite enough spotlight in the show. This fic was a little refreshing, having some of the drama taken off Charlie. I really enjoyed it, especially the end! Always great to see them all happy. And the bit about Charlie feeling guilty about not spending more time with his mom? Loved that! Anyway, keep up the good work!

Fantastic story so well written thank you

I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this yet, huh. I loved it, but of course mostly the moments between our brothers, haha. That's never going to change... Anyway, I loved this last chapter and felt so sad for Charlie, feeling probably pretty abandoned while also feeling happy for Don. Probably some guilt too for that mix of feelings there.

Congrats Don! Glad to see it worked! You handled a delicate situation with gentleness and tact! Well done!

I know this feeling, the fear, the not knowing! Poor Don, I hope he'll be alright! Good start.

Wonderful! Even without Charlie whumping, thIs story was awesome! I love it! Especially Charlie's reaction to the news and trying not to withdraw like he did with his mother.

This was very beautifully written and touching. I'm glad things worked out for Don, and, I like his new position - I think this would have been great on the show.

Great job, especially the tension by Charlie as he tried so hard not to fall into the N vs NP trap and to be there for Don no matter what. Funny how even though Don was the one in danger he still was watching out for his brother. Thank you for writing this, I enjoyed it immensely. :)

aw man...i needed another tissue alert on that chapter! really wonderful story..very well written with everyone perfectly in character.

i think i've buzzed through all your numb3rs stories...i hope you keep writing them! a sequel/continuation of this one would be cool!

oh wow...i never thought about don losing his job. still, i guess it's not really important in the scheme of things.

oh man...you killed me when charlie told don he loved him. *sniff!*. you should put a tissue warning on these kinds of chapters! but yay! don is going to be ok!

both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. well done!

oh my god! That was so beautiful, I forgot to review all of the chapters because I was so engrossed! I don't generally like Don/Liz, but it was so wonderfully written that I did! This is the kind of story that was created for.

Ew. Really great up till then. I can't go on though. Sorry. "I'm pregnant" and "I want your baby" is just not what I signed on for.

Exactly what many others want though go for it!