Chuck stood in front of the monitor with General Beckman on it

Chuck stood in front of the monitor with General Beckman on it.

"I hope you know what you're doing?" General Beckman stated.

"I do, General. Thank you for your help. It's definitely been a pleasure these past 4 years." Chuck stated with a smile.

"Does Casey know?" asked the General.

"Yes, ma'am, he does. He's helping me with the details." Chuck returned.

"Good luck, then." General Beckman said with a smile.

"Thanks, I truly appreciate what you're doing for me and for Sarah." Chuck stated. "I better get going if I'm going to put my plan into action.

The screen went blank. Chuck ran up the stairs and through the Orange Orange. He was heading home.

Chuck walked into their apartment and stood there. He remembered when he and Sarah moved in. Even though it was for cover, it had truly been what he wanted in real life. After tomorrow, their lives would be different. He walked back to their bedroom. Sarah was standing over her suitcase looking at the ring on her finger and holding it.

"I see you're packed. What time is your flight tomorrow?" Chuck inquired.

"Seven." Sarah replied as she took the ring off her finger.

Chuck walked over to the bed and sat down and had a deep sigh.

Sarah went and sat down beside him. She was playing with the ring in her hand. "You're taking this way better than me." She just kept looking at the ring.

"I have to. We both knew this day was coming some day and tomorrow is that day. You head back to D.C. and Casey's taking me to Houston to have the Intersect removed. You can get yourself a new cover and a new mission and not have to babysit me anymore." Chuck looked at Sarah and gave her a smile that showed the situation was unfortunate.

"I don't consider what I've been doing these past four years babysitting. Especially since we moved in together." Sarah said softly as she looked at her ring finger. "I'm going to miss wearing the ring. It feels weird not having it on my finger." She laid the ring on the nightstand.

"Well, I'm sure the CIA will use it on another mission." Chuck said. "I better get packed. They said I'm going to be gone for a week."

"Do you need any help?" Sarah returned.

"No, I got it." Chuck said as he got up.

Sarah grabbed his hand to stop him and stood up, "You know I love you, right?"

"Not nearly as much as I love you." Chuck returned as he pushed some of her hair behind her ear.

"I don't think I can get on that plane tomorrow." Sarah responded and she grabbed his hand as he was bringing it down from her face.

"You have to. Your job here's done. You'll get another mission and another asset. I'll stay here and continue working to build my software company thanks to the CIA. And I'll thank God everyday for the time I got to spend with you." Chuck said.

Sarah raised an eyebrow, "What's gotten into you? It's like you're ready to move on without me."

Chuck walked over to his closet to grab his suitcase, "Nothing's gotten into me. I'm trying not to fall apart right now." He brought it over to the bed. "I have to move on without you, if I'm not mistaken. I don't get a choice in this matter." His voice was rising.

"You're acting like I get a choice," Sarah said. Her anger was building.

"Look, I'm not up for a fight right now." Chuck said calmer.

"I didn't want to fight either." Sarah countered.

"Good to know. How about I pack and then we can have a quiet evening together?" Chuck walked over to her and gave her a quick peck.

"I'm going to freshen up and let you pack." Sarah replied with a smile and left the room.

Chuck watched her leave the room and started to pack. When he was finished, he went into the den and didn't find Sarah.

He looked around and found her on the balcony looking out at the ocean.

"Penny for your thoughts?" Chuck said as he walked up behind and wrapped his arms around her waist and held her close. She leaned her head back against him and closed her eyes.

"Beckman called. She said I have to be in D.C. by morning. I'm catching the red eye tonight."

"How long do we have?" Chuck inquired.

"Three hours." Sarah said as she turned around with tears in her eyes.

"Don't cry, Sarah." Chuck said wiping a way the tears. He cupped her face and kissed her ever so softly and passionately.

Before they knew it, Chuck was taking her to the airport and she was gone.

The next morning, Casey arrived at Chuck's so they could head to the airport.

"Hey, buddy. Got all your stuff packed up and shipped back to D.C." Chuck inquired.

"Yep. Thank God no more Buy More." Casey returned.

"I'm in complete agreement." Chuck retorted.

"Did you and Walker have a sappy goodbye last night?" Casey mocked.

"Not as sappy as your's with Isla all those years ago." Chuck shot back.

"Funny, Bartowski. Does Agent Walker have any idea of your plan?" Casey questioned.

"Not that I know of." Chuck returned.

"Well, she is going to get one hell of a surprise." Casey replied.

"Let's just get to Houston, so these images can get out of my head. I'm ready to start my new life." Chuck replied.