CHUCK VS A NEW BEGINNING
EPISODE 2: SURPRISE VISIT
BURBANK BUY MORE / BURBANK, CA
Chuck Bartowski found himself in his usual place, sitting in his chair behind the Nerd Herd kiosk entering the latest invoices into the computer for the day. It was normal for the beginning of the day to be like this, despite having Morgan standing around talking non-stop about his latest adventure last night playing Call Of Duty 3. He enjoyed spending time with his best friend, but there's times where it can be too much. Such as the case right now when you're supposed to be working, he knew all too well about Morgan's reputation with his "mad avoidance of work skills". Chuck also figured out after a couple of years at Buy More that no matter how much Big Mike threatens to fire people, it would do no good at all. True he made friends with all of his co-workers, but the store itself was a disaster from top to bottom.
Chuck immediately spotted a certain someone strolling through the Buy More entrance heading straight towards him with a megawatt smile on her face, to say his day just got brighter would be an understatement. The mystery person came up to the kiosk as both Chuck and Morgan was tracking the arrival of this beautiful woman, she walked up to Chuck before grabbing his tie to pull him down to her level before giving him a very deeply passionate kiss on his lips right in front of the entire Buy More staff! His brain seemed to shut off as he apparently just died and went to heaven. Suddenly, the ringing of the bell on the desk broke Chuck out of his trance and back to the present. He quickly looked around to see nothing had changed and there was no beautiful mystery woman here in front of him. He couldn't believe it, it was all just a damn dream!
Morgan: "Dude! Are you okay? I've been calling your name for the last few minutes, you zoned out big time. What's going on with you today? Something obviously happened yesterday because you were fine just the other day, tell Dr. Morgan what's bothering you."
Chuck: "Well I was at the pier yesterday for a quiet day, next thing I know everything became a blur when I was accidentally tackled to the ground by a girl."
Laughs were heard as Chuck looked around seeing Lester, Jeff, and Anna arrived on the scene.
Lester: "Let me get this straight Chuck, you actually got tackled to the ground by a girl?"
Chuck: "I know it sounds really crazy, she must've been playing some beach football with some friends because I clearly heard someone yell for me to look out when I saw a football heading straight for my head."
Anna: "So what happened next Chuckles?"
Chuck: "I actually had enough time to react and surprisingly caught the ball, moments later I get the breath knocked out of me by this beautiful girl. She basically used me as a pillow when we hit the sand."
Jeff: "Sounds too good to be true, or maybe the sun was playing tricks on you like a mirage."
Chuck: "Trust me Jeff, I was definitely aware of what was going on."
Lester: "How could we be sure that was true?"
Chuck: "Probably because not long after that, I found myself looking up to see six huge guys had came over to check on us. They definitely weren't lifeguards."
Morgan: "None of them were offended one of their girlfriends was still laying on you like a pillow?"
Chuck: "That was my first thought when they came over. She told them she was fine with our current position, something like it's completely comfortable on her end."
Anna: "And you're still alive with no signs of getting a beatdown to show for it? Very impressive of you Chuckles."
Hailey: "Of course he's still alive, they wouldn't want to face my wrath or even my father's if they came across as bullies. It's against their nature and their conduct would've been deemed unprofessional, very punishable by their code."
Everyone turned to look at the newest arrival in their discussion. Hailey was standing there wearing a black tank top with her Raptors squadron logo on it and blue jean shorts to show off her beautifully toned legs, she chuckled seeing the looks on the faces of the other Nerd Herders as Chuck came around from behind the kiosk to give her a hug.
Chuck: "Hailey, it's so great to see you! What brings you to my humble abode here?"
Hailey enjoyed the warm embrace from Chuck, she could definitely get used to this if she had her way. Just to make sure to give his friends something to talk about, she returned the hug while wrapping her arms around the back of his neck and gave him a quick kiss to his cheek that definitely raised the eyes of everyone in the area. She felt Chuck stiffen up a little as she looked up to see the stunned look on his face before playfully poking him to get his attention, Chuck focused back on her as he looked into those shiny blue eyes he couldn't get enough of. Playing with the bottom of his tie, she couldn't help but smile at his carefree nature.
Hailey: "Well there's a couple of reasons I came by here today, I realized that I didn't leave you my number even though you gave me your card for contact. After getting home to relax, it just hit me that I didn't purchase a couple of games I wanted to get. I wasn't able to get them when they were first released because of my job. This way I can complete my two objectives in one mission by coming here today."
Chuck: "You drove all the way up here from San Diego?"
Hailey: "After yesterday I needed to make a visit. Not only because we're leaving in the morning, I also think you're so worth it."
Chuck: "Wow. Didn't think I rated that high."
Hailey: "Well you have so far with me, and don't you forget it Buster!"
Chuck: "Duly noted milady. On that note, you said something about games? I didn't know you were into gaming, which games are you looking for?"
Hailey: "Ace Combat Zero for the Playstation 2 and Rainbow Six Vegas for the Xbox360."
Morgan: "You got a PS2 and a 360? How come you didn't just get the PS3, you could get the newest games plus it's got a Blu-Ray DVD player."
Hailey: "Hate to break it to you, Sony's had more issues with the PS3 console than the previous systems and compare it to Microsoft's Xbox360 and Xbox systems really have become more popular. More options to do things with from the dashboard and the products plus the avatars are cool, everyone I know has the 360 which makes online gaming more fun."
Chuck: "If you didn't get those games, you missed out on Call Of Duty 3. That's a good game to add to your library if I must say."
Hailey: "Sorry to break it to you sweetie, but COD isn't as great as Rainbow Six."
The others looked at Hailey with horrified expressions as she more or less dissed their most cherished game of the year, she had to admit it was funny seeing their faces.
Morgan: "How can you say such a thing? Don't you know that COD sold two million copies and it's one of the best games ever!"
Hailey: "Sorry friend, but COD's living only on it's name from the previous titles and based around WWII campaigns. Also it's sold in Japan and Austrailia among the PAL region, Plus it's made available on more systems thus the reason why so many copies were sold. Rainbow Six Vegas deals with special forces operations and modern warfare style. It's one of the highest scoring games that's been reviewed and actually became the first ever Xbox title game to join the Major League Gaming circuit, not to mention it's won numerous gaming awards including 'Best First Person Shooter' and 'Best Online Game'. Let's just say for the sake that we each have our preferences, and call it a draw."
Chuck could see that Morgan wasn't going to let it go by his wide-eyed expression, he decided to save himself and Hailey from any embarassment from the actions of a stubborn rant from Morgan.
Chuck: "You know what, let's go find your games and remedy the phone issues we're having."
Chuck quickly lead Hailey away as she laughed when he took her hand in his to the shock of the other Nerd Herders, apparently this new girl has started opening Chuck up more than they've seen since he started working at Buy More. Big Mike was heading past the desk when he noticed the group standing around stunned, he decided to get their attention.
Mike: "Alright people what's the meaning of this standing around wasting time doing nothing when there's customers that need tending to!"
Anna: "I think these three stooges here just saw the world coming to an end, Chucky met a girl yesterday and she came up here from San Diego for a couple games among seeing him."
Mike: "Bartowski impressed a girl enough to drive 125 miles to see him? This I have to see."
Anna pointed their boss in the general direction they went as Hailey was chatting happily with Chuck and his responding to her definitely was unusual because he's usually dense and clueless when it comes to women from previous observations, Big Mike might have to agree with Anna's assessment that maybe the world is ending. Meanwhile, Chuck and Hailey had found the games she was looking for as they were returning.
Mike: "Bartowksi! What are you doing if I may ask?"
Chuck: "Hey Big Mike, I was just helping this customer here with a couple of purchases."
Mike: "Are you sure that's all you were doing Bartowski? You wasn't harassing her or trying to clammer for a date like these idiots have done before were you?"
Hailey: "That's actually what I wanted to talk with Chuck about, thanks for reminding me sir."
That definitely got everyone's attention, Chuck looked quickly down into Hailey's sparkling eyes of mischief and knew that things were going to get interesting.
Mike: "Well don't keep us in suspense, ask away!"
Hailey: "I was gonna ask him if he wouldn't mind spending the weekend after Labor Day with me in Virginia Beach. I wanted him to meet some of my friends and show him around the area. Don't forget the beaches, so pack your swimsuit."
Chuck: "You want to show me around Virginia Beach and where you work?"
Hailey: "That's one of the things you could see. You also would be able to catch the Oceana Air Show that features the Blue Angels, which you definitely can't beat that. I can also take you to Norfolk where our ship is docked."
Lester: "Ship? What kind of ship you talking about?"
Hailey: "It's an aircraft carrier for the Navy, it's currently docked at Norfolk Naval Station in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach area."
Mike: "You're in the Navy young lady?"
Hailey: "Yes sir, I'm a 4th generation Naval Aviator."
Morgan: "You fly for the Navy, does that mean you been to 'Top Gun'?"
Hailey: "Actually I haven't, it was merged with a couple of units and relocated to Nevada. My Dad actually went there when it was in Miramir, he even took Tom Cruise up in a F-14 Tomcat."
Anna: "That's so cool, maybe Chucky here could go for a ride."
Hailey: "We do have an old WWII Stearman that Dad takes up every weekend. I can certainly take him up in that, it's a great view and nothing like it."
Mike: "Okay young lady, seeing that you have such plans for our boy here for that weekend. Chuck, consider yourself off for the first two weeks of September. I hope you can handle working the next 2 weeks straight to make up for it. Now we need to break up this party, there's work to be done! Bartowski, make sure this young lady has everything she needs and take care of business before she heads back to San Diego."
Chuck: "Not a problem Big Mike."
Chuck turns to look at Hailey.
Chuck: "Looks like I better get back to work."
Big Mike started to walk away when he overheard Chuck's comment to Hailey, he figured his dense Nerd Herd Supervisor needed a little pushing to get things going in the right direction.
Mike: "She drove up here from San Diego just for you Bartowski! Take the rest of the day off for crying out loud! This offer don't come around much too often so take advantage of it."
Hailey: "Thank you very much Mr. Tucker, in that case let me go back and get 2 more copies of Rainbow Six Vegas. This way both Chuck and Morgan can see what the difference is."
Morgan: "No way! You will never convert me from COD!"
Hailey: "Suit yourself friend, well shall we go Chuck?"
Chuck: "After you milady."
Chuck extended his arm as Hailey playfully looped her arm through it heading towards the exit of Buy More. Chuck suddenly stopped to whisper something to her, she nodded in agreement before he turned around to address Morgan.
Chuck: "Morgan, do me a favor and don't say anything to Ellie about any of this yet okay?"
Morgan: "Why not Chuck?"
Chuck: "You forget how pushy Ellie can be, especially when she likes to interrogate me about my love life. Which is why I'm asking you again, under any circumstances please don't tell Ellie."
Morgan: "Sure dude, you two go have fun."
Hailey and Chuck waved good bye before they exited the Buy More as Big Mike turned back to the rest of his employees.
Mike: "Well now that the show's over, get back to work people!"
