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The New Girlfriend

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When Sarah arrived at Casey's for the morning briefing Becky Ivan was already there. Sarah had to admit to herself that she was very attractive. "As long as she was your type" she thought to herself. Becky was tall, almost as tall as Sarah, and slender. She had dark auburn hair that was just past shoulder length. She had obviously picked out an outfit that accentuated her hazel eyes. She had a very fair complexion. Before she had even met her, Sarah could feel the dislike building inside her like the feeling after eating a bad taco.

"She could stand to gain a few pounds." Sarah thought to herself as Casey introduced them. "And how is she going to pass as a Nerd Herd employee? She looks more like she should be opening a suitcase on a game show than an agent."

"Agent Walker," Becky said with a smile as she stuck her hand out. "It's an honor to finally meet you. You're very famous."

"Thanks," said Sarah without much enthusiasm as she took Becky's hand and shook it. "It's nice to meet you too. Welcome to the team."

"What can you tell me about the mark?" Becky asked eagerly.

"Well," Sarah said briskly not trying to hide her displeasure. "First off, he is an asset, not a mark. We call him Chuck."

"Ok," Becky said in a chastened tone. "What can you tell me about Chuck?"

"Chuck is the nicest guy that you're ever going to meet." Sarah said softly. "His friends and family mean everything to him. Once you're in his inner circle, he is fiercely loyal. He is incredibly generous with his time and emotions. I've never seen him put on any sort of air. There is just nothing fake about him. With Chuck, what you see is what you get."

"This sounds like it is going to be easy." Becky said with a grin. "What are his favorite things to do?"

"Well," Sarah said thoughtfully. "He loves playing video games. I would say that is his main recreation. He loves music. He also likes to watch science fiction movies. And of course he loves computers. He hopes to become a software developer someday."

"Man," Becky said with a huge sigh. "He sounds like a total geek. Does he like to do anything normal?"

"Chuck may be a geek," Sarah said a little more harshly than she had intended. "But he is the sweetest person I've ever met. If he considers you a friend, there is nothing he wouldn't do for you. I guess he likes to walk on the beach. You would consider that normal, right?"

"Ok," Becky said, obviously taken aback by the intensity of Sarah's reply. "What about in bed? What does he like in that department? Does he like to be the aggressor? Something else? Any quirks?"

"Agent Ivan," said Sarah with a derisive laugh. "If I knew the answer to those questions, you wouldn't be here, would you? I'm afraid you're on your own in that area. I'm sure it won't take you long to find out for yourself."

"No," replied Becky with a smug smile. "It won't."

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When Chuck's alarm went off it found him feeling worse than he had ever felt in his life. He couldn't muster the energy to reach up and turn it off. So it continued to buzz. After about five minutes Ellie came bursting into the room.

"Aren't you going to turn that damned thing off?" she exclaimed.

"What's wrong?" Ellie said with concern as she noticed Chuck's face. "Are you sick?

"No," Chuck said with a huge sigh. "I'm just down. Sarah and I broke up last night."

"No," Ellie said softly as she sat on the edge of the bed. "Sweetie, I'm so sorry. Are you sure? What did she say?"

"She told me that she is still in love with her old boyfriend." Chuck said sadly.

"Maybe she'll change her mind." Ellie said as she rubbed Chuck's head softly. "Maybe she's just confused."

"I don't think so." Chuck said as he sat up and hugged Ellie. "She sounded pretty sure."

"Love is a funny thing." Ellie said with a sad smile as she rubbed Chuck's back. "Sometimes, just when things look darkest, things turn around. I really thought Sarah was the one."

"So did I, sis." said Chuck as he hugged Ellie tightly and buried his head in her shoulder.

"So did I."

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As soon as Chuck walked into the Buy More he noticed that there wasn't anyone at the Nerd Herd counter. As a matter of fact, the only employees that Chuck could see at all were Morgan and Anna. They were standing by the washing machines and it looked like they were having a heated discussion. As soon as Morgan spotted Chuck he came quickly over to him. Anna was just a step behind.

"Hey Chuck," Morgan said with his customary smile. "How's it going?"

"Hi Morgan," Chuck said slowly with a sigh. "Where is everyone?"

"Whoa, Chuck," said Morgan quickly. "What's wrong dude? You look like a bully just stole your lunch money."

"I guess everybody is going to find out sooner or later anyway." Chuck said sadly. "Sarah and I broke up last night."

"Dude," said Morgan with a smile. "Did you dump her again? That's like insane."

"Not this time, little buddy." Chuck said with a sad smile. "This time I was the dumpee."

"Man," said Morgan. "That sucks. So maybe you want to join all of the others."

"The others," Chuck asked as he looked around at the empty store. "Where is everyone?"

"They are surrounding the new girl." Anna said sarcastically. "Like vultures circling road kill."

"New girl?" Chuck questioned. "Since when is there a new girl?"

"Oh yea," Morgan said excitedly. We have a new employee in the Nerd Herd. She is in the back. Very, very hot."

As soon as Morgan saw the look on Anna's face, he visibly gulped.

"I mean if you're into that sort of thing." Morgan continued.

"Unbelievable," snorted Anna as she went stomping off with Morgan right behind her mumbling apologies as he chased her.

Just then, Big Mike walked up.

"Bartowski," Big Mike bellowed in his usual abrupt manner as he handed Chuck a call slip. "You have a service call. Take the new girl with you and show her the ropes. And for goodness sake, keep those clowns away from her. We don't want her quitting the first day."

"You got it, Big Mike." Chuck said with a nod. "What is her name?"

"Becky something," Big Mike replied over his shoulder as he walked away towards his office. "Introduce yourself. Do I have to do everything around here?"

When Chuck walked to the back room, it was hard to not recognize the commotion. Becky was sitting at a table in the break room filling out some paperwork. Jeff, Lester, and the rest of the crew were 'helping' her. Chuck could tell from where Becky was sitting that she could be very attractive if she wanted too. Her dark hair was pulled up into a bun. Her glasses looked like they were made in the eighties. And her nerd herd outfit did nothing to show off her curves. The lack of any makeup also didn't help. But she couldn't hide those gorgeous hazel eyes.

"Ahh, tax forms," Lester said confidently as Chuck walked up. "I think that you'll want to claim zero dependants. That will maximize your refund. I assume that you don't have a husband?"

"No, Larry," said Becky with a smile. "I'm not married."

"Boyfriend?" asked Jeff.

"No," said Becky, her smile now becoming forced. "I just moved here."

"Guys," said Chuck loudly. "Let's give our new teammate some air, shall we? And I'm sure that we all have some work that could possibly be getting done?"

"Hi," Chuck said as he smiled and extended his hand. "My name is Chuck Bartowski. Welcome to the Nerd Herd."

"Thanks Chuck," said Becky with a beaming smile. "My name is Becky Ivan. It's nice to meet you."

"Unless you're really into those tax forms," Chuck said with a smile. "Big Mike asked me to take you on a call. Would you like to get out of here for a while?"

"Very much," Becky replied with a smile.

Becky took off her glasses as they walked outside. Chuck noticed right away that she was much prettier without them.

"Thank you." Becky said with a sigh as soon as they were safely in the Herder.

"For what?" Chuck asked curiously.

"For rescuing me from that pack," Becky said with a sigh of relief. "You're a life saver. Are they always like that?"

"Pretty much," Chuck said with a laugh. "Especially when you happen to be an attractive female. Or actually pretty much just female now that I think about it."

"Chuck," Becky said with a blushing smile. "Do you really think I'm attractive?"

"Of course," Chuck said with a sly smile. "But I'm very sorry that I said that. Please don't sue me."

"Why would I sue you?" replied Becky with a huge smile. "It's the nicest thing anyone has said to me since I moved out here."

"Where are you from?" Chuck asked.

"I'm originally from Dallas." Becky said with a derisive laugh. "I moved here because my boyfriend got transferred. Of course, two weeks after I move here he dumps me. So here I am strange city, don't know a single person, and new job. I guess that makes me the most pathetic loser around."

"I see." said Chuck sadly. "A fellow dumpee. Welcome to the not so exclusive club."

"You too?" Becky asked in amazement. "What idiot would dump you?"

"Oh my goodness," Becky whispered as she blushed. "I can't believe that I just said that out loud. I'm so embarrassed. You must think that I'm a total dork."

"It was nice." Chuck said softly. "Thank you. To tell you the truth, it's a good thing for me to hear. I'm really still hung up on her. It's going to take a while."

"I'm sorry." Becky said softly. "I hope you don't think this is too forward but would you like to have dinner tonight? I mean, unless you have other plans."

"I don't know, Becky," Chuck said hesitantly. "I'm no where close to the point of being able to go on a date. I'm not sure when I will be."

"Please, Chuck," pleaded Becky. "It doesn't have to be like a date. Can't we just hang out? I'm lonely. I can't stand the thought of spending another night in my apartment all alone. Maybe you could show me the sights. I'd love to see the beach. I mean you're alone. I'm alone. Please. I'm getting desperate. If you won't go with me, I'll have to go ask Larry when we get back."

"It's Lester." Chuck said with a laugh. "And that's no fair. I can't feel responsible for you going out with Lester. I guess I could show you around. I have to warn you though; I'm not going to be the happiest guy you've ever been out with."

"Thank you," said Becky as she put her hand over Chuck's on the console. "I'll do everything I can to make sure that you have a good time."

As Chuck looked for the address, Becky put her head against the passenger window and whispered to herself.

"Everything,"

- - - -

Sarah was thankful that her shift was almost over. Not that she had anything to look forward to doing. Since she no longer had a cover relationship to worry about, she really had no excuse to not review those intelligence reports that she had been putting off. She couldn't help but let her thoughts drift to Chuck. What was he doing? Probably trying in vain to get Jeff and Lester to do some work. She smiled to herself as she saw them in her mind. She had the overwhelming urge to run over there and throw herself in Chuck's arms. But she knew that she couldn't. If Becky Ivan was half as good as Beckman said she would have Chuck in bed tonight. Even the thought of it made her mood worse. And just when she thought she couldn't be any sadder. Sarah was so absorbed in thinking about it that she didn't even notice Ellie come in.

"Hi, Sarah," said Ellie softly.

"Ellie," Sarah said as she jumped. "Oh my goodness, you scared me."

"I hear that you've had a bad day." Ellie said with a smile.

Sarah just nodded. "Please don't yell at me." she said sadly. "I can't take that right now."

"Why would I yell at you?" asked Ellie.

"Because I just crushed your brother." Sarah whispered.

"Sarah," Ellie said firmly. "I'm not really here to stick up for Chuck. He's a big boy. I'm here because I'm your friend. Do you want to talk?"

"I never meant to hurt him." Sarah said softly. "I lo- umm like him very much. How is he doing? Does he hate me?"

"He's hurting." Ellie said. "There is no question about it. But there's no way he could ever hate you. He loves you. Chuck will be all right. But right now I'm concerned about you. How are you doing?"

"It's tough." Sarah admitted with her eyes growing misty. "I feel like I lost my best friend and my family, not just my boyfriend."

"I hope you know that I'll always be your friend." Ellie said with a smile. "No matter what happens between you and Chuck, you didn't lose me. You know that, right?"

"Thanks," whispered Sarah as her eyes started to fill with tears. "That means a lot to me."

"So," said Ellie. "This is coming from your friend and not Chuck's sister. Do you believe that?"

Sarah nodded.

"Then what are you doing, Sarah?" Ellie said softly. "I want you to be happy. I do. And if you can't be happy with Chuck then you should move on. The last thing I would want is for you to stay with Chuck if you weren't happy. But you can't tell me that you don't love Chuck. I can see it in your eyes. Tell me that I'm wrong."

"It's complicated." Sarah said with a huge sigh. "We can't be together. I can't explain it. Please just trust me. We can't."

"What's complicated?" asked Ellie firmly. "You love him. You just had a chance to deny it and you couldn't. And he loves you. We both know it."

"It just is." Sarah said as she burst into tears. "You have to help me, Ellie. Please don't give Chuck any false hope. Promise me that?"

"I promise." Ellie said as she embraced Sarah. "Don't worry. Whatever is meant to be will be. You believe that don't you?"

"Thanks Ellie," said Sarah as she returned Ellie's embrace.

"You know that you can always talk to me?" Ellie said firmly. "Right?"

"I know," Sarah said with a smile through her tears. "Please don't give Chuck any false hope. It's just going to make it harder for both of us."

"Don't worry," Ellie said with a smile as she walked out the door. "I won't give him false hope."

As soon as the door closed behind her, Ellie's face turned into a grin.

"I'm going to give him real hope."

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