Forty Five minutes later, they turned onto Harbor Boulevard and everyone in the car intently watched Casey as he realized where they were headed. He turned to Ellie and had a strange look on his face. It wasn't a frown, nor even a smirk. He didn't look angry but he did look ever so slightly uncomfortable. "So, it looks like we're going to spend the evening in the mouse-house eh?" he questioned as he pulled into the Disneyland parking structure.

Ellie couldn't help but laugh out loud at the range of subtle expressions that were playing across his face. Once she got started laughing, Chuck snickered in the backseat and then Sarah started giggling. All of the laughing finally got Casey to smile and laugh himself. They all sat in the car in the parking garage laughing as people streamed past them glancing at them curiously.

Ellie was still laughing and leaned over and pulled his handsome face to her lips and kissed him. "I confess John, I was too afraid to tell you where we were going in case you refused. I hope you aren't disappointed."

"Emm with a kiss like that, I can easily spend a night with Mickey" he murmured just for her to hear. "You have to be my Minnie though" and then he said loud enough for all to hear "And don't expect me to wear mouse ears with my name on the front because that will never happen."

Casey's attention momentarily drifted from Ellie when he heard Chuck snort. Normally he'd growl at Chuck, but he really was in a good mood and turned his attentions back to Ellie.

"I'll happily be your Minnie, and no ears for you this time. You know, I've always felt Disneyland is such a romantic place but I've never been here on a date before. This is going to be so much fun."

"Yeah and if you have to suffer through this indignity Big Guy, then we'll all suffer with you," Chuck gleefully added.

Everyone got out of the car as John raised the convertible top and locked the car up. As they walked to the shuttle, John checked his girlfriend out. She was beautiful. She had on a black denim mini skirt and a pink t-shirt with Mickey Mouse emblazoned in gold foil on the front and pink wedge sandals. Her hair was tied up in a ponytail with a pink ribbon and she was glowing with excitement. He failed to initially understand how anyone would associate Disneyland with being romantic but now it was crystal clear to him they were all in for a very nice evening.

Sarah was inwardly excited about going to Disneyland. Really, really excited to be specific. She hadn't been since she was a teen and she felt young and innocent again. She was mentally cataloging what rides she wanted to go on first and trying to plan the shortest route to hit them all. This was going to be so much fun. It was the perfect evening as well, warm and balmy with a slight breeze. She was also secretly pleased that she was with Chuck. She knew he would enjoy himself and make everyone's experience all the better with his happy, carefree attitude. She found herself growing more and more attracted to him. He was tall, smart and handsome in his own way. But it was his personality that was his best quality. She was unaware that Chuck was watching her intently with a soft smile on his face. He wondered what was going through her mind and decided to ask.

"You were lost in thought. Is everything okay?" he asked.

"Oh, yes, I'm fine." She opened up and told him what she was feeling, deciding that she wasn't ashamed to be that open with him and express her glee.

Chuck just grinned and put his arm around her as they walked. It was fun to see this side of her. She was as relaxed and happy as he'd ever seen her and it made his gut twist. He wanted tonight to be perfect for her and for his sister and things were looking like they were heading in that direction.

As they entered the park, Chuck announced that he had to make a quick stop in the Emporium. Everyone else waited on the benches as Casey went into squad leader mode and studied the map to plan their assault. Chuck hurried into the store and went right to work. Five minutes later he rushed up to the group. "Sorry guys, but I just had to get these." He opened his bag and pulled out matching grey t-shirts for he and Sarah with Mickey Mouse proudly displayed on the front. He whipped his shirt off and pulled on the new t-shirt and pointed Sarah to the women's restroom. "Go change...hurry, I want to go on Pirates of the Caribbean first." As she scurried off, he pulled out a gold Minnie mouse "ear" hat for Ellie. She squealed as she took it. It was adorable. "I didn't have time to get your name embroidered sorry."

"No Chuck, it's fine thank you sweetie!" she kissed him on the cheek and ran after Sarah to admire it in the restroom mirror.

"Nice" was all Casey said to him.

"Yeah, well I try. Oh, I almost forgot, this is for you."

Casey backed away from Chuck with his palms out and said "No way Bartowski, don't even go there."

"Don't worry Big Guy, no ears for you, I heard that part in the car, but here, seriously, I couldn't get something for everyone else and not get something for you considering that you have my back all of the time." He handed Casey a royal blue polo shirt that was simple and sporty and had "Mickey U" embroidered in white thread on the right breast. He held it out to Casey giving a genuine smile.

Casey contemplated shoving it back at him but after further examination noted that it really was a nice shirt. Almost exactly like his Buy More shirt but in a much better color and he knew it would be comfortable. "Thanks um that was nice of you" he said as he took it. He quickly whipped off his t-shirt and put on the polo shirt. Sarah and Ellie came back and they smiled broadly. "Wow, you look great!" Ellie said as she beamed at Casey. "The color matches your eyes...very sexy.. I like it."

"Nice work Chuck. I can't believe you got him to wear a Disney shirt!" Sarah snorted as she casually took out her cell phone and snapped a picture of Casey before he realized what she was doing.

Her and her damned camera phone he inwardly growled as Sarah smirked knowingly at him.

"Okay guys, let's dump off our junk in a locker and get this show on the road," Chuck said taking charge for the moment.

They headed off to the locker room and collected all of their junk. Purses, backpacks, shopping bags and old shirts were about to be locked in when Ellie asked John a simple question.

"John, do you have any pockets?"

Just as Casey answered yes, Chuck yelled "Nooo don't answer that Casey..."

Everyone stopped and looked at him like he had a screw loose.

Chuck made eye contact with Casey. "Dude don't say I didn't try and warn you. You are so screwed now."

"What are you talking about Bartowski?" Casey grunted.

"Didn't you see that one coming Big Guy? I was just trying to cover your back. Now you're going to be her personal pack mule. It's one of the first things you learn to try and avoid. Even I know that if you have pockets, they are always going to ask you to keep their lipstick or hairbrush for them and then you look like a dork with a huge pocket of crap."

Both Ellie and Sarah gave Chuck a dirty look as Ellie worked her wiles on Casey. "Oh don't listen to him John, he's full of it. I just wanted you to hold my ID and my money it's not like I wanted you to carry my makeup, camera and brush!"

"Or tampon," Chuck whispered to Casey who in return gave him a horrified look. "I tried to warn you Dude," he whispered.

Now it was Sarah's turn. "So, do you have any pockets Chuck?" she asked in a somewhat irritated tone.

"Well yeah, I guess..." he gingerly replied seeing where this was headed.

"Good! here is my gum, my ID, my money and my lip gloss. Shove it in your pocket and let's go. Oh, I forgot here is my camera too!" She grabbed Ellie's hand and they sassily walked ahead leaving Chuck and Casey to bring up the rear.

"Nice work Casey!" Chuck groaned as he shifted uncomfortably trying to fit Sarah's camera into his cargo shorts.

"What" Casey growled back. "I didn't do anything!"

"You must learn Grasshopper" Chuck laughed as he did his best Kung Fu Master imitation but stopped when Casey's palm shoved him sideways into a large Winnie The Pooh character.

"Come on boys behave, we're going on Pirates of the Caribbean first" Ellie yelled.

They were pleased that the park wasn't nearly as full as it could be and the line was very short. They winded their way through the ropes and were quickly seated on the boat. Chuck and Sarah had the front seat with Casey and Ellie in the seat behind them. As the boat floated away from the launch, both men settled in and put their arms around their women. Sarah was leaning forward excitedly waiting for the first waterfall drop. The music began, and as they always did, everyone on the boat started singing "Yo Ho, Yo Ho, The Pirates Life For Me" at the top of their lungs. Except for Casey of course. He pulled Ellie close into his side as the boat crashed down the first drop and lightly sprayed them with water. She squealed happily as she sang the pirate anthem and leaned into him as close as she could get. Sarah was shrieking with delight as she and Chuck took the full on splash of water directly to the face. They gasped and giggled as they too sang the anthem at the top of their lungs.