Alright, this is a TV script format. I've added a little more discriptive elements than normal for this media.
Basically, this is what I would like to see from the season premier this fall. Tell me what you think.
Do not own Chuck or look to profit from these musings.
INT Interior
EXT Exterior
Chuck Vs. Agent Batowski
INT. Ellie's Apartment – Early Morning
Ellie and Devon having morning coffee and listening to music.
Ellie
I love this song, next time I'm at the Buy More I've got to pick up this CD.
Devon
Speaking of that babe, have you been to the Buy More since Morgan's taken over the Store?
Ellie
What?
Devon
Yeah, ever since Chuck's been gone, Morgan has become quite the businessman.
Last time I was there, a couple of weeks ago, he was actually managing the store.
Ellie
Oh my God, Devon, if you have Buy More stock – sell it.
Devon
I'm serious; you need to see for yourself.
Ellie
If Morgan is managing the Buy More we need to get our affairs in order.
Cut to Buy More.
Pan around the store, everything is in its place and the store is functioning at optimal efficiency.
Morgan is dressed professionally with two employees.
Employee 1
We're outta the new flat screen TV's and customers are getting angry. What are we gonna do? (In a panic)
Morgan
(Calm and completely in control) Take a breath…better?
Employee 1
Yeah, thanks.
Morgan
Now, look back at the far end of aisle A. We put the extra stock there. Remember? We knew the kanban wasn't large enough.
Employee 1 leaves obviously relieved.
Morgan watches him leave in a fatherly manner.
Cut to Lester and Ana
Lester
He's magnificent, isn't he!
Ever since he's taken over, the store is purring like a German sewing machine.
Cut to puzzled look from Ana.
Ana
Who would have known? It seems like only yesterday when he couldn't figure out how to clock in.
Cut to a younger Morgan at the time clock trying to clock in.
Cut back to Lester and Ana watching Morgan with obvious pride.
Cut to Jeff dressed professionally with a good haircut.
Jeff
Yeah, it was just after that when I stopped drinking. I've gone back to school to finish my degree… It's so clear to me now. If Morgan can manage the Buy More there's no telling what I can do.
Cut back to Morgan with employee 2 and 3
Employee 2
(Rushing up to Morgan in a panic) The Computer system went down. The refrigerator in the break room has busted a water line. And the new guy on register 1 can't change the receipt paper.
Morgan
Ask Tony to show the new guy how to change the receipt paper. Go turn off the water supply to the refrigerator and call a plumber. Then get Lester to look at the computer system. I mean if the supervisor of the Nerd Herd cannot fix a computer problem. (Morgan shaking his head in disbelief)
Employee 3
I don't think I'll ever get used to Lester's title. I wonder whatever happened to Chuck?
INT. UNKNOWN APARTMENT – KITCHEN
Sarah wearing only a black silk pajama top and cooking eggs.
Sarah
You getting up?
Indistinguishable reply from bedroom.
Sarah (cont'd)
Come on, you can't be that tired.
From the bedroom – You underestimate yourself.
Chuck walks into the kitchen wearing the black silk pajama bottoms only, and still waking up.
Sarah
(Very seductively) Hi lover.
Chuck
Hey Sweetie.
Chuck stumbles over to Sarah and kisses her on the cheek. (Still half asleep). Then walks/stumbles away from her.
Chuck (CONT'D)
You sleep OK?
Sarah
You should know. You were there.
Chuck
(Whispering to himself) You slept like a python. (Rubbing his chest)
Sarah
I heard that. (Smiling)
Chuck is standing in front of a computer looking down at it.
Sarah
Oh no you don't. You're gonna have breakfast with your wife. The CIA can wait 30 minutes before they get their hooks in you. Two eggs or three?
Chuck
Two.
Chuck walks back to Sarah, stands behind her and puts his arms around her.
Chuck (cont'd)
What do you have planned today?
Sarah
Oh, I don't know. I thought I might do some shopping. I seem to remember an anniversary coming up soon.
Chuck
I have an idea. After I file this mission report, why don't we celebrate by having diner out tonight?
Sarah
You think you'll have the night off?
Chuck
Honey, you know how it is. I'm fifty percent positive.
Sarah turns to face him while still in his arms.
Sarah
I knew what I was getting into when I became a CIA agent. But I didn't know how hard it was going to be just being a CIA agent's wife.
Cut to enemy agent's surveillance van.
Three spies listening to Chuck and Sarah's conversation.
Spy 1
I've had enough of this. We got one spook and one "used to be" spook and we don't even know what we're listening for.
Spy 2
Look, our orders are specific. First, we determine if they are CIA. We've done that. Now, we listen for the keyword.
Spy 2 looks at the others menacingly.
Spy 2 (cont'd)
If we hear it, we kill them.
Back to Chuck and Sarah now seated at the kitchen table.
Chuck is eating his breakfast.
Chuck
This is fantastic. Now, I can truly say you can do it all. (Chuck gets serious) No regrets.
Sarah
(Smiling) None. The day I met you was the day my priorities began to change.
Chuck
I just worry sometimes that there's a part of you that is dying to get back into the field.
Sarah
No, I'd tell you otherwise. Remember our pact? Hey what's your mission report on this week? (Obviously changing the subject)
Chuck
What else, Fulcrum.
Cut back to spies.
Spy 2
That's it. Let's do this.
Commercial Break
ONE MONTH EARLIER.
INT. Ellie's Apartment
Chuck and Ellie.
Chuck
I don't know Ellie; we just feel we need to take things slow. What else can I say?
Ellie
You know what, Chuck. I hear you say you want to take things slow but I don't get that vibe from Sarah. Are you sure you both feel the same way?
Chuck
I'm, sure. Why don't you ask Sarah? You don't have to go through me. You've known her for almost a year now.
Ellie
That's my point. Don't let things stagnate between you.
Chucks phone rings.
Chuck
Hi Sarah. Right now. Uh sure, I'll be right over.
Sarah wants to see me right away. See ya sis. (Glade to leave the conversation)
Ellie
Chuck, take my advice. Don't let it slip away.
INT. Buy More Control Room
Casey and Sarah speaking with General Beckman and CIA Director Graham.
Chuck enters the room in his usual happy go lucky self.
Chuck
What's up?
Director Graham
We were just discussing the ramifications of a mission we would like to send you and agent Walker on.
Chuck
Discuss away.
Sarah
Chuck - This is serious.
Chuck notices Sarah's body language and becomes more serious.
Chuck
Alright, what's this all about?
General Beckman
We have a mission we would like to send you on. There are a number of reasons why we are apprehensive however.
Sarah
It's long term, at least for you, and that's problematic with your job, your friends and your family.
Chuck
How long?
Sarah
We're not sure. Maybe a month or even two.
Chuck
I can't do that. I don't' have the vacation time. I'd loose my job.
Director Graham
We know that. That's why we're discussing the option of giving you a promotion.
Chuck
To what? Assistant store manager. How will that help?
Sarah
No, Chuck. To special agent… for the CIA.
General Beckman and Director Graham exchange a look of concern.
General Beckman
Agent Walker, should we just have you brief Chuck on this?
Sarah
No, General. Carry on.
General Beckman
There are a number of reasons why we're considering you for a promotion, not the least of which is the fine job you've done over the last year.
Additionally, with this particular mission, we cannot have a civilian involved.
Chuck
Why me? Why not some other spy?
General Beckman
Because you and agent Walker resemble some agents we need to help come in from the cold to borrow an old term. We are certain Fulcrum will try to eliminate them if they suspect two of their own have had a change of heart.
Chuck
So what do we have to do? Warm them up. (Looking at Sarah puzzled)
Director Graham
You and agent Walker will impersonate these two agents while we move these agents to safety. But this is dangerous, if you're discovered you will be eliminated…. Oh, and there's just one more thing.
While Director Graham has been speaking Chuck notices how up tight Sarah is. Chuck looks from Sarah quickly back to the TV screen.
Director Graham (cont'd)
The couple you and agent Walker are impersonating are married. Although I'm beginning to think that won't be a problem for you two.
Sarah
And what's that supposed to mean?.. Never mind, just tell him the rest of it.
Director Graham
You and agent Walker are going to have to behave as a married couple, in all ways necessary to get the job done. Another words, you're gonna have to sell it to live. The rooms are sure to be bugged.
Casey looks at Sarah and grunts with a smirk on his face.
Chuck has a bewildered look.
Chuck
What's Casey doing on this mission?
General Beckman
Major Casey is not involved with this mission. We need him elsewhere.
Chuck
You're spitting up the team?
Director Graham
Do you agree to do the mission or not?
Chuck
Yes, but what about the team?
Director Graham
There is no team agent Bartowski
Cut quickly to Sarah's anguished face when she hears agent Bartowski.
Director Graham (cont'd)
I'll arrange for you to meet me this Monday in my office. You've got a lotta paperwork to fill out. .
Chuck
Wait, I can't just leave the Buy More!
Director Graham
We'll take of everything. Your boss will get a phone call within thirty minutes informing him that you are interviewing for a corporate job and will be out of the store next week.
Chuck
Ok, but can we get back to the team. What do you mean there is no team?
Director Graham
Well agent Bartowski, you don't need agents Walker and Casey protecting you now do you? You're an agent yourself now. Of course, you are going to require training.
Casey
Roger that. (Smirking)
Chuck gives Casey a dirty look.
Director Graham
Agent Walker, you'll get your profile this afternoon. Meet with agent Bartowski and get prepared. Remember, this is a hard sell. Understand.
Sarah
I understand. Chuck, uh, agent Bartowski and I will be prepared.
General Beckman
Very well, good luck to you both.
Casey, I'll see you this Monday as well.
Casey
Yes Ma'am.
The video screen flashes off.
Casey
I hope you know what you're getting yourself into Bartowski. (Then looks at Sarah) I bet you're about to find out. (Leaves with another grunt and smirk)
Sarah watches him leave with fire in her eyes. Then turns to Chuck.
Sarah
Be at my apartment at seventeen hundred hours. I should have received a secured courier delivery by them.
Sarah leaves visibly upset.
INT. Buy More
Big Mike and Morgan.
Morgan
You wanted to see me Big Mike?
Big Mike
Since there's no more Tang, things haven't run as smooth around here as I'd like.
Morgan
You'll have to be more specific.
Big Mike
(Yelling) I mean I'm having to work too damn hard! That's why I'm promoting you to assistant store manager.
Morgan
Me! No, no, no, no way. There's gotta be someone else who's better, more qualified, better looking, something. What about Chuck?
Big Mike
Bartowski's not available. It seems he's caught the eye of the guys at corporate.
Morgan
Corporate! What does the military want with Chuck?
Big Mike
Not the military, lame brain. Buy More big shots. Chuck is moving up and so are you.
Morgan
You can't do this to me Big Mike. I'm too young, too not ready.
Big Mike
Shut up Grimes. Here's a list of your new job duties. We'll talk about due dates tonight after hours.
Morgan
(Walking away, head down) Oh man, my life is over.
INT. Outside Sarah's apartment door.
Chuck preparing to knock
Sarah
Come in.
Chuck enters Sarah's apartment curious to how she always knows he's there.
Chuck
Hey Sarah, did the package arrive?
Sarah
Chuck, before we get started… we need to talk.
Chuck
Sarah, I get that you're worried about me. I do. But I've been doing this for some time now.
Sarah
Not this you haven't. As an asset, you had more leeway to follow your personal convictions. As an agent… you follow orders. No matter what.
Chuck
What will they have me do, kill somebody?
Sarah looks at him silently.
Chuck (cont'd)
OK, OK, I get your point.
Sarah
(Sarah looking at her hands in her lap not able to meet Chuck's eyes)
I would be disappointed if I thought the only reason you accepted this assignment and everything that goes with it is so you and I could become intimate.
Chuck
Don't forget about a padded cell always looming in my future. What real choice do I have? At least this way I have a future. (Chuck looks more intently at Sarah) Maybe a very good one.
Sarah
(Ignoring his last comment) Here's your packet. You'll have a summary of your target with details on the following pages.
Chuck
Who is this guy?
Sarah
All we need to know is in these packets. You've got to learn your target as well as mine. We have got to make the Fulcrum agents believe we are our targets.
Chuck
When do we start?
Sarah
Right after you meet with Director Graham on Monday. Once you're on the payroll, we're on.
We will be rehearsing through the weekend. Don't plan on doing anything else.
Chuck
Rehearsing? Rehearsing what?
Sarah
Role playing. Going through most if not all marital situations we're likely to encounter. We cannot afford any screw-ups. (Grimacing at her choice of words)
Chuck
Marital situations, you mean?
Sarah
I'm not sure what I mean yet. But it's my call. You gotta know that I'm in charge of this mission. In the end I will decide what's necessary.
Chuck
Sarah, this is not what I had in mind when I accepted this job.
Sarah
Shut up and kiss me.
Commercial Break.