Chuck vs The Bracelet

Chapter 7: A Deadly Conversation


Chuck and Sarah stand, hands up, surrounded by Edgar, Spider, and a group of Fulcrum agents.

"Chuck and Sarah Bartwoski... it is so nice to see you two again." says Edgar. "I'm sure you're probably wondering how I knew it was you. Because those disguises you have on are absolutely full-proof." He jokes. "Or maybe... lets just say I have my ways."

"Are you going to keep going on with the pleasantries? Or are you going to tell us what you want?" says Sarah.

"I think its pretty obvious what I want... the bracelet." says Edgar.

"Why?" asks Chuck.

"I think by this point I don't have to tell you that the Intel on that thing is extremely valuable. So I'm pretty sure you can imagine why I would want it." says Edgar. "By the way. Did you really like that speech? Hardest thing I probably ever had to do. Ted was a narcissistic giant pain in the ass. Ten years working for him and all I got was a series of incredibly painful migraines and a piece of the Intersect key that I sold to Quinn. Roark was a clown. Now that I'm in charge, I make sure we see results."

"You'll go down just as easy as he did." says Sarah.

"We'll see. But... I am curious. How did you know I would be here? Not many did." asks Edgar.

"You have your ways, we have ours." says Chuck.

Spider suddenly interjects, saying. "Sir. I think I may have an idea how. They're with, The Lazarus."

"Laz?" says Edgar. "You're putting your trust... in a professional thief? Is he helping you stay off my radar? Because I've had eyes and ears on your house and business ever since you had your first run in with Spider, and I've gotten nothing. Makes sense though. As much of a jackass as he is, Laz was always good at leaving very little clues and digging up information. But, in any case, I highly suggest that you tell me where the bracelet is. Because I really do not want this conversation to turn deadly."

"You can talk and threaten us all you want. But there's no way you're getting that bracelet." says Chuck.

"My oh my, Chuck. Haven't you grown into a fine spy. The last time I saw you, you were a cowering and stuttering mess, begging me not to shoot your poor lady friend, Jill. By the way, how did that turn out?" Edgar asks sarcastically.

"Sir. What would you like us to do with them?" asks Spider.

"Very good question, Spider. First, I want you to take Mr. Bartowski back to headquarters and... 'persuade' him to tell us where the bracelet is. And if that doesn't work... you know what to do." says Edgar. "As for you, Mrs. Bartowski, I'll be taking care of you personally. Looking back, you really should have died on that plane. But I'm kind of glad you didn't. Because now, I get to have all sorts of fun with you. Keep the red wig on by the way. I like red heads."

As Edgar signals for his men to grab them, Chuck and Sarah hear Casey on their coms yelling. "Cover your mouths!" At that moment, a couple of smoke bombs lands around them dispensing a thick smoke-screen, making it where even if your hand was right in front of you it would be difficult to see.

While Edgar and his men stumble blindly in the smoke, Chuck and Sarah grab each other making sure they don't wonder apart. "I've got you, baby." says Chuck.

"Now I've got both of you. Come on!" says Casey as he grabs them and drags them back to the van.

"Oh Geez, are guys okay?" asks Morgan as they all jump in the car.

"We're fine, Morgan. Get us out of here." says Sarah.

"What the hell happened?" asks Casey as he takes off his gear.

"They knew who we were. It's almost like they knew we were coming." says Chuck.

"You know what. I bet that son of a bitch Laz tip-ed them off. He's probably with them or something." says Casey. "I say we kill him."

"Calm down, Casey. We have no proof yet." says Chuck. "If we go in there, throwing around accusations, we could scare him. And if he is really with Fulcrum, he could warn them. When we get back... I'll talk to him. Personally."


Team B arrive back at Laz's and go straight to the living room. There, they are greeted by Alex, Mary and baby Stephen.

"From the look on your faces, I take it didn't go as planned. What happened?" asks Mary.

Chuck takes his mother aside as everyone tend to something else. Casey, Morgan and Alex talk. And Sarah goes over to tend to the baby. Chuck explains what happened and what he wants to do when it comes to Laz.

"Has he done anything? At all while you were watching him?" asks Chuck.

"No. He's been trying to hack the bracelet the entire time." says Mary.

"Okay. I'm gonna go and... you know." says Chuck.

"Be careful." Mary tells him.

"I will. Thanks Mom." As Chuck walk off, he gives a nod to Sarah. And another one to Casey. They both acknowledge him, letting him know they're ready if needed.

"Look who it is." says Laz when Chuck walks in. "From the shame and disappointment on your face, I'd say it the whole thing went to hell, right?"

"For lack of a better description, yeah. Pretty much." says Chuck. "It was weird. It's like they were ten steps ahead of us or someting."

"Well I know why." says Laz.

"Do you?" says Chuck.

"Yeah. Those disguises you had on sucked." says Laz. "Throwing on a wig and a fake goatee isn't exactly going to fool many people. Especially if they know what you look like already. I mean you could have taken your chances by just going Clark Kent style, by only having a pair of glasses on. That probably would have worked out better too."

"Yeah well... probably. Hey, when Edgar talked about you, it was like he knew you." says Chuck.

"Well I am a freelancer. And in my time I've worked with many people. Including Fulcrum." says Laz.

"You've worked with them lately?" asks Chuck.

"No. To be honest that whole thing... didn't exactly end well."

"What happened?"

"I slept with one of Ted Roark's girlfriends... Yeah. So you can probably imagine how that put an end to any kind of future business between us." says Laz.

"But have you... talked to anyone in Fulcrum recently?" asks Chuck.

"Chuck, if you want to ask me something then just ask it. Trying to crack this damn bracelet is already giving a big enough headache." says Laz.

Seeing that he's being too obvious, Chuck decides to change the topic. "So what was with that gun you were looking at down in the garage? You seemed to have gotten really emotional while looking at it."

"It... belonged to someone." says Laz.

"A friend?" asks Chuck.

"... Yeah. He thought it would be cool to paint it like that. Idiot. Never used it either. He wasn't into guns. He got it for those, 'Just in case' situations." says Laz.

"Did he... have a name?" asks Chuck.

"Yes... he did. Maybe one day I'll tell you what it is. You know, when you're not grilling me on Fulcrum." says Laz.

As they're conversation ends, Laz stops what he's doing, and begins to show a smile on his face that stretches from ear to ear. Chuck sees this and asks. "What?"

"Stop asking stupid questions. Just look at may face and that should tell you everything." says Laz.

"Did you?..." asks Chuck.

Laz looks directly at him, and says. "Oh yes! Consider this bitch cracked!"


End of Chapter

Next Chapter to be called, "For Nerd Eyes Only"


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