A/N#1:I decided to make this 'The Life She Only Dreamed Of' a collection of one-shots. I know the first one was very lengthy, so I'll try to make the stories shorter so you guys can read them in one go.

I dedicate this chapter to charahkids, who is an avid Chuck fan and Charah shipper and one of the coolest, most awesome, fun, and encouraging people I've ever met. Dude, as the Captain would say, you are AWESOME.

I don't own CHUCK...unfortunately. :(

Oh, and Happy Easter! :)

May 20th 2017

When Chuck heard his wife sigh for the third time during the movie, he knew something was wrong. "Sarah, what's wrong?"

She frowned for a moment, before lifting her head from Chuck's chest and removed herself from his embrace. Sarah moved to sit up at the opposite end of the couch and Chuck did the same. "Chuck, we need to talk."

Chuck paused the movie and looked up at her. "You know, 'we need to talk' are probably the worst words to begin a conversation with. Should I be worried, causes these conversations usually go downhill really really quickly."

"No, I'm not angry or anything, I just need to tell you something." She saw the curiosity on Chuck's face and took a deep breath before giving him the news. "I'm pregnant.'

"Chuck!" Sarah screamed. "CHUCK!" All she got was the same fish out of water look from her husband. "Did you hear me? I'm pregnant."

Sarah looked at him, he seemed to be in a daze and she seriously considered slapping him out of it.

"I can't believe it!" Chuck finally managed to stutter. His eyes widened like saucers and he scooped Sarah in his arms, hoisting her in the air, a jubilant smile on his face.

Sarah, glad that he had finally come out of his stupor, sighed and led him to the couch.

"So…" she began, "what do you think about it- having another baby."

"It's definitely unexpected, but I'm happy. This is fantastic!" He looks at her face and then down to her stomach. "What about you? Are you excited?"

Sarah pondered the question for a moment. They both did want a big family, and with CJ turning five in a couple of months, it would be a good time to have a baby. "Honestly? I'm still in shock. I mean when the doctor called me in to talk about my blood tests I thought I had hypertension or something, I wasn't expecting that she'd tell me I was expecting. But I'm happy. This baby is a surprise, but he or she is a product of our love and I know that she will be loved."

"Do you think she can hear us yet?" Chuck asked as he slithers down the couch. He knelt by Sarah's stomach and began mumbling something to the baby.

"Chuck, it's way too early to be calling the baby a girl. And besides, the baby is the size of a walnut. And no he or she cannot hear you because ear drums develop in week twelve."

"Sarah!" Chuck reprimanded her. He turned his attention to her tummy again "It's OK baby, Mommy didn't mean that."

"Are you really going to spend the rest of the night talking to the baby, who can't even hear us yet?"

"Hey, you said ear drums don't develop until week twelve."

"Yea...So?"

"That's the same thing Ellie said when she was pregnant with Clara. Remember the time when we over at their place and Ellie also said it was the size of a walnut? You were paying attention weren't you?" Chuck smiled.

Sarah blushed momentarily. She had learnt quite a lot from Ellie during her pregnancy with Clara and she had stored it away for someday. "That may be true, but it was also in the many baby books we've read. Can I please have some attention as well?"

"Looks like Mommy is getting jealous, we'll talk later." Chuck said and kissed her stomach. "Now, my lovely wife, what would you like to talk about?"

"I don't want to tell people about the baby yet." She saw the confusion on Chuck's face and the confusion in his eyes. "It's not that I'm not happy about this pregnancy because I am, I just want to make sure that everything is OK before we start telling anyone. I have a doctor's appointment next week, but after I clear the first trimester, then we can start sharing the news."

Chuck nodded. Sarah's reservations about telling people were understandable, considering that it was during the first trimesters that miscarriages or complications which led to miscarriages occurred. "Ok." He smiled "It can be our little secret." Sarah smiled in return and Chuck did too, until a look of panic crossed his face.

Sarah looked at him, puzzled "Chuck? What is it? What's wrong?" she gushed out.

Chuck leapt from his seat and looked around the living rom. Sarah was going to press further when he finally started rambling "Oh my goodness Sarah! There's so much we have to do now. We have to repaint the nursery, buy new furniture since we gave most of it to charity Newborns In Need, we've got to go shopping for some new toys and we have to child-proof the house, we have to figure things out at work and-"

"Chuck." Sarah said calmly and he stopped his long list of things that needed to be done. Sarah got up and stood in front of her husband. She cupped his face in her hands and looked deep into his chocolate eyes. "Chuck, everything is fine. I'm still in my first trimester remember?" He nodded. "So, I'm sure we have enough time to cross all those things off our 'To Do List'. And as far as figuring out things at work, we're the bosses at CI and I promise we'll tell Beckman about the pregnancy as soon as I've cleared the first trimester. And I know it probably eclipsed your mind, but the house was child-proofed years ago when we had CJ and Casey did say the features were up-to-date." She then took his hand and led him back to the couch.

"Right, right." He affirmed. "But what if a mission comes up before then? What are you going to do?"

"Come on Chuck. Do you honestly believe I'd do anything that would jeopardise our baby's safety?

"No. It's just in my nature to worry."

"Chuck, we can do this and we will be ready. I just need you to do one thing for me."

"What's that?" Chuck asked, willing to give her the moon if she asked.

Sarah smiled before replying, "Don't freak out."

May 27th

"Will you stop that?" Sarah practically screamed at Chuck. They were waiting in her OB/GYN's office.

Chuck stopped tapping his foot and smiled sheepishly. "Sorry. I'm just really anxious." Chuck apologized.

"Me too, but you tapping your foot is certainly not going to help."

"You're right, sorry."

Ten minutes later, they were ushered into the Doctor's office. After exchanging pleasantries, the doctor began Sarah's examination. She noted her blood pressure, blood sugar levels and weight before letting them hear the baby's heartbeat. The baby was still too small to be able to see properly with an ultrasound, but the doctor promised to arrange one for when Sarah was around sixteen weeks. As the pulsating sound of their child's heartbeat echoed in the room, Chuck and Sarah smiled at each other. The doctor was pleased with the baby's progress and Sarah's weight gain thus far. She then gave Sarah a prescription for her pre-natal vitamins and cautioned her to let her know if she experienced any problems. Later, Chuck and walked out of the office, bright smiles on their faces.

"But why?" CJ asked his parents for the fifth time. Chuck and Sarah had just broken the news that he'd be getting a new baby brother or sister in a couple of months.

"CJ, don't you think it would be nice to have a little brother or sister?"

"Yea buddy, when he or she is old enough, you'll be able to teach them lots of stuff like how to ride a bike or how to play football. It's gonna be great, trust me."

The little boy nodded, still unsure and then asked to be excused so he could go play. Ten minutes later, Chuck found him in his room, sitting on his bed.

"CJ, what's wrong?"

"I don't want Mommy to have another baby!" The five-year old pouted and turned away from his father.

"CJ," Chuck began. "CJ, look at me." he said when his son refused, Chuck knelt before him. He then lifted CJ's chin so he would face him. "Why don't you want Mommy to have another baby?" He refused to answer, so Chuck continued, "CJ, you know you can tell your Daddy anything. Right?"

He nodded in reply.

"So tell me what's wrong. Why don't you want Mommy to have another baby?"

He mumbled something unintelligible. "Then you won't love me anymore." He pouted.

"CJ, your Mommy and I, we're always gonna love you. Nothing is ever, ever gonna change that. Chuck then turned his head in the direction of the door. "Isn't that right Sarah ?" He called out.

Outside, Sarah gasped, she didn't think he knew she was standing there. Since she had been found out, and really wanted to allay any worries her son had, she entered the room.

She looked at Chuck and blushed momentarily at being caught. "That's right CJ, just because Mommy's having another baby doesn't mean I won't love you anymore. Some things are gonna change around here," Sarah said, thinking about all the changes her family would have to make, especially as she came closer to her due date and after the baby's birth "but there's one thing that will never, ever, ever change, not even in a million years. Nothing is gonna ever make your Daddy and I love you any less." Sarah said and kissed her son on his forehead. "Ok? And we will always have time for you"

"Yes mommy."

"Good, now can I get a hug?" Sarah asked and CJ launched himself at her. Sarah closed her eyes and relished in the feel of him in her arms. She'd do anything to make sure her baby boy was safe and that he was happy.

"I love you mommy." he said when he released her.

"I love you too baby."

"Hey! What about me? Can't I get some love too?" Chuck asked feigning hurt.

CJ giggled. "I love you too daddy."

"I love you too buddy."

"Can I go play until dinner is ready?" He asked his parents.

Chuck and Sarah looked at each other, silently communicating. "Ok" Chuck said, "but as soon as dinner is ready I want you to come ?'

"Yes Daddy." CJ enthusiastically said before rushing out of the room.

Chuck looked at Sarah

"Chuck I wasn't eavesdropping on your conversation with CJ. I hope you know that."

"I know, come here." He told her, ushering her closer. Sarah accepted and Chuck placed his arm around her.

Sarah sighed contentedly. "How did you know I was out there?"

"Spidey senses remember? My Sarah sensor was going off the charts."

"No, seriously. I thought I was being really quiet, I guess I'm not as silent as I used to be."

"Do you think he'll be ok?"

"Hey, don't worry. It's not good for the baby. I think he'll be fine. I guess we had to deal with sibling jealousy at some point, but once we

'Now, are you gonna be ok?"

"Yea"

"Good." he kissed her temple, "Now come on, we've gotta get you guys fed."

One week later, Carina and Zondra arrived in Burbank. They hadn't seen Sarah in a while, so they invited her to dinner so they could catch up. They'd arrived at the restaurant early, and since their table was unavailable, they headed to the bar.

"I'll have a soda." Sarah told the bartender.

Zondra scoffed. "Come on Walker! Live a little."

"Yea Walker," Carina joined in "we know you're married but that doesn't mean you have to be a frigid bitch."

"And you don't have to worry; we promised Chuck we'd take a cab if we got too drunk." Zondra goaded.

"And, Mary has CJ, so you don't have to worry about him seeing you drunk. You need to loosen up a little." Carina said, before turning back to the bartender "Scrap that soda, my friend here will be having sex on the beach."

"Carina." Sarah warned.

"Fine, make that a shot of tequila."

"Coming right up."' the bartender said.

When he returned, Zondra and Carina licked their hands, sprinkled some salt, bit a lime and downed the tequila. Sarah's remained untouched.

"Sarah, come on. It'll just be one shot." Carina said.

Sarah shook her head "It's never just one shot with you guys. So no."

"Walker, you're even more up tight than you were in the CAT squad. At least back then you knew how to party a little. Is this what married life does to you? You can't even enjoy one drink!"

Sarah's eyes narrowed, her fists clenched and her nostrils flared. She knew Zondra and Carina were trying to goad her into drinking, but she hated when they got like this.

"Carina," she warned. She slid the shot over to Zondra. Turning to the bartender, she ordered a ginger ale.

"Ginger ale?! Questioned Zondra incredulously. "What are you? Pregnant?"

Sarah didn't say anything and both heads turned towards her simultaneously, surprise etched across their faces and their eyes wide.

"Seriously?!" They both questioned.

Sarah shrugged.

"Oh my god! I didn't even realise." Zondra said, looking at and inspecting her friend. It was only upon further inspection that she noticed the slight glow that Sarah had and the slightly fuller breasts- which she had attributed to a really good push-up bra, probably Victoria's Secret were actually due to pregnancy.

"And here I was thinking that you were glowing because of great sex!' Carina opined and drank the shot in one quick, fluid motion then signalled to the bartender for another.

"I really can't believe you're knocked up again Sarah."

"And that's a bad thing because?" Sarah asked, beginning to feel a little irritated.

Noticing the tension that was building, Zondra quickly intervened. "It's not! Congratulations Sarah. Carina, maybe you should lay off the drinks for a bit." she said, casting a warning look at Carina.

"I think I'm gonna go home." Sarah told her friends.

Zondra nodded in understanding and told her she'd see her later, and Carina waved bye.

/

"Hey baby." Chuck called out when he entered the kitchen and found Sarah putting away the orange juice.

"Hey." She replied, accepting Chuck's kiss in her cheek as a greeting.

She then proceeded to wipe down the counter. Chuck came up behind her and wrapped his hands around her, resting them on her stomach.

"Did you have fun with Morgan?"

"Yea, we played Call of Duty for a while, then Duck Hunt and we even started brainstorming for new games."

"That's nice." Sarah said, feeling comfortable in her current position and had no intentions of moving.

Chuck rested his chin in the crook of her neck. "I'm surprised that you're back so early though. Anything wrong?"

"I wasn't in the mood." Sarah said, breaking the embrace and going into the living room. Chuck followed and joined her on the couch. "Oh, Zondra and Carina know that I'm pregnant."

"What! How?" Chuck asked and Sarah sighed before recounting the night's events for him.

Friday,June 2nd

"Good morning." Sarah said waking up Chuck with a kiss on the cheek. He burrowed further under the covers and Sarah frowned. "Chuck, come on. Wake up."

"Don't wanna!" He grumbled, sounding much like a petulant child.

"Come on Chuck. Do you know what we have to do today?"

He grumbled.

"Mission?" Chuck groaned. " Hunt someone?"

"No."

"Blow something up."

"No again."

"Hmm... Crawl through sewers or rat holes or underground lairs filled with sewage and or rats?"

"No, no and no. Today we have a whole day off from the CIA, I mean technically, I'm gonna have a whole lotta days off because I won't be going on missions anymore but you know what I mean, and since we're the bosses at CI, we don't need to go in until late or at all.

"Yea, that sounds good."

Sarah smiled and kissed him on his cheek several times. She wasn't at all surprised when Chuck quickly turned from on his side to kiss her on the lips properly.

"And, more importantly, today I officially enter my second trimester!" Sarah said while placing a hand on her belly, which was now beginning to slightly curve.

Chuck's hand joined hers and his smile was just as jubilant as the one she wore. "Oh yea."

"You know what this means don't you?"

"That we can finally tell the family."

Emma and Molly had arrived last night and were planning to spend the weekend in Burbank. The rest of their family had already planned to come over later for dinner and Casey and Devon had volunteered to barbecue, so they would share the news then.

"I think we need to celebrate. Don't you?" Sarah asked with a flirtatious smile.

"Uh huh." He said before hovering over and kissing her passionately.

/

When Chuck finally emerged from his bedroom, he found Carina outside in the hallway.

"Carina how long have you been out here?"

She took in his appearance before responding. Chuck's hair was a mess and it looked like a hickey was forming on his neck. "The entire time." She noticed Chuck turn red and added "the entire two minutes, fifty seconds."

"Always the comedian aren't you Carina." Sarah said dryly when she came out of the bedroom, tying a robe around her waist. "What are you doing here?"

"What, not happy to see me?" She joked, "You know Chuck, if you need some endurance training I'd be happy to help."

"Carina, remember, pregnant or not, I can still kick your ass." Sarah then turned to Chuck who was slightly blushing from Carina's last remark. Sarah wrapped her arms around him, and said "But trust me, Chuck is very, very, very good in the bedroom department. He has no need for endurance training, he's perfect just the way he is."

I love you they told each other and leant in for a kiss.

Carina coughed, "Before you guys kill me with all this lovey-dovey stuff, your mom sent me to tell you breakfast is ready."

"Great, I'm starving. At least you're useful for something." Sarah said.

Carina looked back, " Come on Walker, you know I'm useful for a lot of things. Especially with me tongue." She finished and winked.

"You're incorrigible." Chuck told her.

"I get that a lot, and sassy and sexy and crass. But hey, you've just gotta roll with it." She said and walked away swaying her hips.

After breakfast, Chuck and Sarah returned upstairs to shower and get dressed. Chuck had decided to drop by the office and do a bit of work, before he went grocery shopping for dinner later. Sarah came downstairs dressed in a baby blue strapless dress. She found Carina on the couch, looking disgusted.

"Carina?" Sarah called "what's the matter with you?"

Carina's eyes focused in Sarah and then the pregnancy guide. "How on God's green earth can you read that thing?" She asked, her voice laden with genuine curiosity and terror.

"What? The pregnancy guide? Come on Carina, it's not that bad and besides I've read it before."

"You've read THAT before?! Why would you subject yourself to further torture by reading it again?" Carina said. "The descriptions of what goes on are just…." She stopped and shivered in disgust.

"You know, I actually find this quite funny. Bad-ass Carina Miller is afraid of reading a baby book."

Carina growled. "I'm not afraid if the book, but Lord have mercy, this would make any woman seriously reconsider child-bearing." I mean seriously, if I was considering being a mother which I'm NOT, this book would turn my mind from it.

Sarah looked pensive for a while. "I guess you have a point. But it is nice to know all the changes your body is going through. And once you get past the morning sickness, and the swollen feet, pregnancy is a really wonderful experience."

"While that may be true," Carina countered "That's one experience I won't mind missing out on. Now come on, I've been here for three days and yet have yet to go shopping."

"Why is it that every time you're here we have to go on a shopping trip and my credit card takes a hit?""

"Come on Walker! You and Chuckles have a good couple million, so there's no need to worry. I'm sure there'll be enough for college funds and stuff like that. There's no reason you can't splurge every now and then. And besides, if I'm not here to help, how else would you find some sexy outfits?"

"Chuck doesn't mind the way I dress." Sarah said confidently.

"Sure he doesn't, but when you begin to look like a whale and waddle like a penguin, and he's surrounded by brunettes, hot, and very attractive brunettes might I add that don't look like a Zeppelin, you're gonna wish you had agreed with me to go shopping."

"Oh, and Sarah?"

"Yea?"

"I wanted to apologise about last night. I didn't mean to offend you or anything. I'm happy for you."

"Thank you." Sarah smiled. "Where's Zondra? She's not upstairs."

"Oh, your Mom took Molly and CJ to the park and she decided to tag along." Carina said. "I think you're rubbing off on her too much."

Sarah ignored Carina's last comment. "So, it'll just be us going shopping then?"

"I'll text Zondra and let her know where to meet us."

"OK, I'll just go get my purse and tell Chuck goodbye."

"Goodbye huh? I really hope you mean just goodbye... I'd hate to be down here waiting a whole hour for you to say goodbye." Carina called out as Sarah made her way up the stairs.

Sarah stopped, "Come on Carina, I'd have you waiting much longer than an hour. Especially with my hormones all over the place, I'm almost insatiable."

"God Walker! Just hurry the hell up!"

"Carina." Zondra warned, "I think you should stay away from the stove. Remember Saskatchewan?"

"What happened there?" Ellie asked, with earnest interest as she finished the crust for the apple pie.

"Nothing!' Carina quickly said.

"Oh, we were there for a mission. Zondra said.

"And Carina nearly burnt the house down."

"While trying to boil water." Zondra added, breaking into a fit of giggles.

"Oh that's nice Walker, everyone can't be fucking Betty Crocker."

"Hey, watch your language Carina! I told you guys eardrums develop in week twelve."

Come on Carina! You know how Walker gets about that."

"Hey! It's not like the kid is gonna pop out spitting profanities."

"That may be true Carina that everyone can't be Betty Crocker," Sarah laughed and stopped to compose herself, "but seriously, what grown woman isn't able to boil hot water?"

"Wait a minute." Ellie said, causing the three ladies to look at her.

"Something wrong?" Carina asked.

"Eardrums..week twelve..kid?" she stuttered. "Oh my gosh! Sarah you're pregnant! This is so exciting." Ellie squealed and launched herself at Sarah.

"Oops." Zondra said and Carina merely shrugged.

"Um Ellie, you might want to loosen up, she's starting to look pale." Carina said.

"Oh, sorry." she said and released Sarah. "So, how long have you known? Did you see your doctor yet? Does Chuck know? have you been taking your vitamins? When do you want to go shopping? I'm free tomorrow. I'll help you redecorate the nursery too if you're interested, and-"

Carina and Zondra looked on. They'd witnessed Ellie go off in her ramblings, but it never ceased to amaze them how fast she'd speak when she was excited. She wasn't even letting Sarah get a word in.

"Ellie. Ellie. Slow down." Sarah interrupted her. "Yes Chuck knows, but besides us, no one else knows, we're gonna announce it at dinner." Sarah said with a smile on her face.

"Oh ok. Sorry I got a bit carried away." Ellie said, "It's just so wonderful. I'm really happy for you, congratulations."

"Thank you. I'm really excited too."

"Ok, I'm calm now. Finish tell me about the mission."

Carina groaned. She thought they were past this. "Do we really need to get into that now? It's almost time to eat and we aren't finished." The three ladies completely ignored her. Oh well.

"Sarah had gone out to buy some stuff, so Carina and I stayed back. I decided to take a nap, since we would be scouting the location later that night and Carina took it upon herself to boil some spaghetti. I don't know what happened exactly, but the sprinklers went off, and that woke me up and when I found Carina in the kitchen, the saucepan was completely burnt. Next thing I know, a fire truck has arrived and the firefighters were making sure we were ok."

"Hey! You gotta admit, those firefighters that showed up were smoking hot. Pun intended"

"Yup, they were. So I guess two good things came out of that experience. " Zondra said.

"What?" Ellie asked.

"Well, Carina and I hooked up with two of them for one and Sarah and I learnt never to leave Carina unattended in the kitchen, unless she's using knives to gut fish or chop vegetables…. Anything else and it's a recipe for disaster."

That just got them laughing again. Chuck popped his head through the back door. "Hey ladies. Are you almost finished in here? Devon and Casey are finishing up the meats, so when you're finished, bring out the dishes. OK?"

"Sure thing Chuck." Ellie said. "Carina, Zondra, would you guys mind carrying out the drinks and the salads? Sarah and I will work on the dessert."

After finally being able to get the children to stop running around the yard, everyone sat down to eat. By then, the sun had begun to set, so Chuck turned on the back light.

"Everyone, Chuck and I have an announcement to make. But first I just want to say how thankful I am for all of you. I used to be sad that I wasn't normal or that I didn't have any real friends. No offense Zondra and Carina. But I look around here and I realise that no one is closer than we are. And I know that our baby will be very lucky to be born into such an amazing family unit."

Everyone at the table was happy about the news and each conveyed their congratulations.

"Congratulations." Casey grunted. "Just don't name it Anastasia or Vladimir or anything Russian." he grunted "God damn commie bastards!"

"Casey! Language." Ellie and Sarah admonished.

Casey grunted, properly chastised and Carina stifled a laugh. "Sorry."

"Ooohhh Uncle Casey swore!" CJ said.

"Uh huh, now you have to put five dollars in the swear jar." Clara told him.

"Five dollars? I thought it was one." Casey said reaching into his pocket for his wallet.

"Inflation." Molly explained.

Everyone turned to Molly and then to Emma who was shaking her head. "She was watching the news the other day and she heard it. Then she asked Peter to explain to her since he's an accountant."

"Speaking of Peter," Sarah said, referring to her mother's boyfriend "how is he doing?"

"Oh he's fine, he had a conference to attend or he would've joined us today."

"Oh ok, well give him our regards. Maybe you can take a plate for him." Ellie said.

"Oh yea, he requested that I did actually. I think he fell in love with your cooking the last time you invited us to dinner."

Casey handed the money to Sarah who pocketed it. "Now, I don't ever want to hear any of you swearing. Understand?" he told the four young children.

Molly, Clara, CJ and Oliver, Ellie's two-year old son all nodded. "Yes Sir!" they said in unison.

"Good. Now, if you want my iNput, I think you should go with Reagan."

"Reagan?" Chuck questioned.

"What's wrong with it? It's unisex and regal. It's perfect, and way better than any geeky stuff you and the bearded moron could come up with."

"Ok... Chuck and I will file that away for consideration. Thanks for your input." Sarah said.

Casey grunted, satisfied, at least Walker would consider it, and even if she didn't choose it, at least she wouldn't allow Chuck to name her child anything ridiculous.

Everyone had gone home and Chuck had just come from downstairs, after making sure the security system was activated and that all doors and windows were bolted. He then bid Emma good night before entering his own room. There, he found Sarah getting ready for bed.

"Have I told you how beautiful you are lately?"

Sarah smiled. "Thank you. I hope you'll still think that when I'm eight months pregnant and look like a beach ball and can't see my feet."

"Sarah, you'll always be beautiful to me. It doesn't matter what you look like, or what you wear. And I'm not just talking about on the outside, beneath you're beautiful too. You're the most amazing, gorgeous woman I've ever met. I love you."

"I love you too."

"Now come on, prop up those feet, and let me give you a massage."

"Oh Chuck, you don't have to."

"Nonsense, you're carrying precious cargo, it'd be remiss of me if I didn't make this pregnancy as easy as possible for you. Besides, you had a long day today, shopping and then helping out with the food."

"You're so sweet." Sarah said as he started on her right foot.

'Gee, thanks for making me feel like I'm eight." He laughed. "Did you enjoy yourself today?'

Sarah moaned as he kneaded her slightly swollen feet. "Uh huh. It was nice having everyone over, and they're so excited about the baby."

"Yea, it was. The house is gonna seem so quiet after tomorrow. Your Mom and Molly are going back home and Carina and Zondra are heading off on another mission.'"

"Yea, I know. But I'm sure CJ will be keeping us busy, and the girls did promise to stop by before they leave for Jakarta."

"Do you miss it?"

"What? Jetting across the world?" Sarah asked. Chuck nodded. She shook her head, "No I don't."

Chuck had finished his massage and she thanked him. As he climbed into bed, pulling the overs over them and then intertwining his warm feet with her cold ones, Sarah smiled. For a long time, that was her world, airports, living out of a suitcase and travelling the world without ever truly experiencing it. But now, she was living the life she had only dreamed of, one where she was surrounded by her family, as unconventional as it might be, a life where she was loved and was free to love.

"Good night baby." Chuck mumbled as he drifted off to sleep and Sarah wasn't sure if he meant her or the baby, but she responded anyway.

"Good night Chuck, I love you." She snuggled further into him, and smiled contentedly as the rhythmic sound of his beating heart finally lulled her into a peaceful slumber.

A/N #2: I hope you guys enjoyed reading this chapter as well. Reviews and PMs are welcome, I'd love to know what you think about it. I have a fair amount of ideas for what I'm going to write next. I only ask that you bear with me, as exams are approaching so I'll try for an update sometime next month. Thanks for reading.