A/n: Here is chapter 13, it's short but there is more to come soon. A special thanks to everyone who has supported this story i really do appreciate it. Specifically Samgirl19 for being the first to review the last chapter, nickyr, Tynianrex, firefromabove, and spcr71 for your fantastic reviews. Again thanks to my great beta BDaddyDl for all his hard work. and last my wife and daughter i love you both. Next chapter up soon. Please review and let me know what you think.

Chapter 13

Casey entered Sarah's quarters and knocked on the closet door. Chuck opened it. and Casey said in a whisper, "Great job, having Sarah wear that outfit, I think Sammie had a heart attack when we came up and saw Sarah wearing it. Aside from the fact, every other male around Sarah could not keep their eyes off of her, hell they are probably in a cat fight right now."

"Well, I'll let you handle that, I figured it would keep the corridors even emptier." Chuck replied. Casey grabbed the helmet and tossed it to Chuck. "Let's get going; the sooner you are out of here, the sooner you get back and be careful." Casey stated.

Chuck act liked he was sniffling and said "you like me you really, really, like me."

As they walked out the front of the center, Chuck saw Mary waiting on her 2000 Ducati. "Wow Mary, I am impressed. I'm glad to see you don't ride a crotch rocket."

Casey told them both to be careful, and headed back inside to check up on the the rest of the team. . As Casey rounded the corner, carrying a thick sweater for Walker, he heard Ellie yelling. He decided he better get there sooner then later. What he saw when he got there made him laugh out loud, and then all eyes were on him.

Ellie had both women held up against the wall by their ears, and was separating them both. Ellie went over to Sammie, and started her verbal assault on her first. "Listen up; I will only say this once. I don't like you, or trust you. I don't trust any woman who intentionally inserts herself between two people. One of whom is like a sister to me, and the other happens to be my brother. I don't know what kind of sick twisted mind that you have, but if I ever hear that you have gone anywhere near my brother again I will break both of your legs. Do you hear me? As a matter of fact, you might want to stay away from my sister as well, because next time I won't hold her back." Ellie had just finished one tirade and then turned to Sarah, and got ready to launch a second.

"And you, what were you thinking, Chuck needs time to heal not a romp in the sack. Heck, seeing you in that would make his heart stop in a heart beat, let alone paying attention to the fact that his stomach had blown up to the size of a football. Next time listen to doctors' orders please. We could have lost him, if I hadn't have gotten the drugs in him as fast as I did." Ellie was turning to launch her third tirade in as many minutes on the two orderlies when Casey stepped up and jumped in.

"Hey guys, why don't you run like now, and if I see any photos or videos up on you tube you will have to go to the bathroom through colostomy bags. Do you understand me?" They didn't think twice and ran as fast as they could around the corner. Casey smirked as he turned around and tossed the sweater to Sarah. "Alright let's go tell the General what has happened now."

After 15 minutes on the bike, Mary pulled off into a commuter parking lot, and pulled besides a crown Vic. Chuck smiled at that, What else could he have expected from Casey? They got in the car and drove the rest of the way to the airport. Chuck should have known that the easy part was behind him, when Agent Houston started peppering him with questions.

"Ok Chuck, are you going to tell me where we are going? Why we are going? Why all the secrecy? And why am I here?"

"Alright I can't answer everything, but here goes. We are going to Washington D.C., We are going because I need to see someone there, no I can't tell you who yet, but let's just say it could be a game changer. There are a few things that have been going on behind the scenes that you don't know about yet. You are here because, you were off today, and you have your commuter's pilot license, in case I need a break."

"Umm no, I am going to flash on it. I want to keep you in the dark for as much as possible for plausible deniability. You are also going to monitor communications. If Sarah calls you looking for me, that means that Beckman is on a rampage, and needs to speak with me ASAP. While on the plane, we will set up a blue screen, so you can make it look like I am in an isolation room. The only way you will be able to contact me will be with this beeper. I will give you the number in route." Chuck tried to say everything as lightly as possible.

Chuck looked at Mary intently. He made sure his lie detector was working, and said "What we are doing could lead to us going against Beckman. Is that something that you could side with me on, Agent Houston?

Mary got a strange look on her face and replied "As long as its for the greater good, and not just to get back at the evil little troll, I'm good."

"Ok, there is the plane. Lets get going. I need to be in D.C. by 6:00 am." Chuck said. They boarded the plane. Chuck threw the bag onto the seat, and noticed everything else he needed was hanging there. Chuck went up to the cockpit and sat in the seat. He got that familiar feeling and within seconds he knew how to fly the plane. He put the headset on and contacted the terminal for his turn to take off.

Once they were in the air, Chuck put the autopilot on for a few minutes while he walked back to where Mary was. She was setting up her laptop, and getting all the systems up and running.

"Hey Mary, I need you to do one more thing for me. I have 3 frequency jammers in that bag, can you make one with a time limit of 6 hours for me once it is activated."

"Sure Chuck, let me know if you need me to take over, ok."

"Will do, and Mary once this op is over, and we get back, you and I are going to have a long talk about your future ok."

"Will do boss."

The flight went a lot smoother than they expected. Chuck hit a tailwind cutting almost an hour off the flight time. When they were about thirtry minutes out from landing Chuck had exited the cockpit again, and asked Mary to take over for a few minutes. He grabbed the suit bag hanging from the hook, and went and got changed in the bathroom. When he reentered the cockpit Chuck looked like an average fed.

"Oh Mary can you do me one more favor? Call a cab for me, and have it waiting on the tarmac."

As Chuck was lining up his approach, Mary reentered the cockpit and told him the cab would be waiting. Chuck told her to take a seat they were getting ready to descend and arrive. After the plane landed, Chuck went into the cabin and got his gear. The clock on the plane said it was 5:05 in the morning. (That was one hell of a tailwind Chuck said to himself). Mary came in and got the systems adjusted. She saw Chuck put "his" badge and weapon on. When Chuck pulled the pistol out there was a note from Casey. Chuck, you are ready for real rounds, Don't worry I am sure you will chicken out using them, but since neither Sarah nor I are there, I wanted you to protect yourself, Casey.

"Ok. Agent Houston, I am going to grab the cab and go. Any other questions?"

"Nope, just be careful boss."

"See you in ten hours." Chuck said as he left the plane.

"Where to?" the cabbie asked.

"I have two stops. The first one is in Georgetown." Chuck handed the driver the address and sat back and went over his plan in his mind. Chuck figured he would need the cabby for a while and gave him a hundred dollars. "That's just a start, um Vinnie, Chuck told the cabbie" Vinnie looked at Chuck and nodded as he drove off.

Joshua Lyman's White house Chief of Staff

After arriving at his first destination Chuck made his way around back. He knelt down in the bushes that were in the backyard, for what seemed like an eternity, to see the pattern that the guards had. As soon as he saw his opening he slipped past them and went through the back door. Thank god Sarah taught him how to pick a lock.

Chuck opened the back door, which led to the kitchen, when he heard a noise coming down the steps.

He knew it was cliché but he couldn't help himself, he sat himself down at the kitchen table and faced the hallway. Sarah and Casey would think I'm such a nerd for this

Josh Lyman came walking down the hallway rubbing his face in desperate need of coffee. He had spent the night before going over a thick stack of intelligence briefs to go over with the President this morning.

As Josh walked into the kitchen, he turned the light on and went over to the coffee machine. When he heard someone clear his throat, his head swiveled around, and Josh saw a stranger sitting on his chair.

There was a noise from a top the stairs and both men looked to the next room. "Josh is everything alright?"

Chuck looked at him and put his finger to his lips and just slightly opened his jacket to show him the butt of the gun in its holster.

"Donna stay upstairs I just startled myself, I will bring you up a fresh cup of coffee for after your shower."

"Ok"

Chuck held up his hand so that he could speak.

"Mr. Lyman, I do apologize for intruding on your morning, my name is Special Agent Charles Carmichael. I work for the CIA

"Why did you break into my house?"

"Break is such a strong word. Plus if you will notice, there isn't any damage to the door, so technically I didn't break in. I just let myself in. Now as to why I am here, it is of national importance that I speak with the President this morning."

"I can call the Secret Service and have twenty agents here in seconds."

"You can, however then this threat to the nation would go unchallenged. I know you have no reason to trust me however, the ox running through the forest is a silly code phrase.

Josh coughed into his hand and sat down next to Chuck. "Ok I recognize the code phrase what do you need me from me?"

"I need you to clear my way into see the President at 8:00am." Chuck replied.

"He will be in a meeting with the NSC at that time."

"Good, we may need them there anyway. I will just come up to the White House gate near the Sherman statue, and give them the code phrase to pass it on to you. Then when you get me in, I will then give the second half to the President."

"I need more than this."

"Mr. Lyman, have you ever heard of FULCRUM?"

"I have heard what amounts to be rumors about a rogue phantom organization."

"Then that's all you need to know for now. I will see you then."

"Agent Carmichael, next time try and use the phone."

"Mr. Lyman you work in Washington D.C. you of all people know that phones aren't secure. By the way, call me Chuck."

Josh looked at Chuck and said. "Ok Chuck, by the way how did you get past my detail?"

"Mr. Lyman you will find out soon enough, but the short answer is simple."

Josh raised an eyebrow, waiting for an answer.

Chuck pointed to himself smiling and said "spy". He got up and left the same way he came in. When he got into the cab he asked Vinnie to drive him to Arlington National Cemetery. He felt a duty to see a few old friends.

Ok well maybe not old friends in the traditional sense. However Chuck felt he owed them both for helping him become the man he is today. After seeing Langston Grahams and Bryce Larkin's tombstones, Chuck wondered if Bryce would stay dead this time.

Chuck looked at his watch. When it read7:15 he thought Time to go.

As the cab was driving over the Arlington Bridge, Chuck noticed that they were coming up on the Lincoln Memorial. He was looking at all the joggers and tourists who were already beginning their day. As they were driving near the memorial Chuck noticed a man walking up to a woman from behind her and started to grab her bag.

"Vinnie, stop the car, right now." The cab driver slammed on the breaks, , and Chuck jumped out of the car to run after the purse snatcher.

"Stop FBI, the man looked back as he was running toward the Lincoln Memorial." Chuck pushed himself to run faster, Chuck dove at the man, grabbing him by the legs. He hauled the man up by his shirt with both hands. Chuck, punched him in the gut, and twisted his arm into a hold and marched him back towards the woman with whom he stole the purse from. By this time, park security had arrived.

"Now apologize to the nice young lady and give her purse back."

"Ma'am, are you ok?"

"Sure, thank you very much, I never expected anyone to help me, let alone jump out of a moving cab."

Chuck looked at the security officer. Officer Handly I am agent Carmichael, I have a meeting I have to go to. I will fill the report out later. Call the office to get in touch with me.

With that, Chuck ran back to the cab. He looked at Vinnie, and tipped him an extra fifty dollars, for stopping in the middle of the street and causing a slight traffic jam, since it was easier to walk from here, he say goodbye to Vinnie.

Chuck then started walking towards the Washington Monument.

When Chuck was about a block away from the White House, he saw a bodega that was selling DC souvenirs. He started walking toward it to buy Sarah a trinket when he looked closely at the stand. Aww for Christ sake, can't I get a break. The store was being robbed. The gunman was not paying attention to anything, but the vendor, so Chuck pulled a piece of blank paper out of his pocket and made his move.

"Hey excuse me, I know you're busy, but I just remembered I was supposed to pick up .. hey hey now I am just gonna walk back…."As Chuck said this, the man trained the gun on him and started to speak. "Shut your mouth! Get over here".

"Sh, sh sure sir, I'm sorry to have gotten in your way." Chuck whined, in a high pitch voice. The gunman kept the gun trained on Chuck but told the vendor to empty the register. When the man took his eye off Chuck, he made his move.

Chuck delivered a swift roundhouse kick to the side of the man's head and then went into a crouching position and swept his legs out from under him. He then went on top of the man and pulled his gun out from his holster and put it directly in his face and said "Don't move".

Chuck look at the vendor and asked "Do you have any zip ties?"

"Yes, thank you so much, I am sorry I didn't catch your name?"

"Agent Carmichael, can you also call 911." Chuck asked as he tied up the robbery suspect.

Chuck looked at his watch and realized that he had less the two minutes to make the self imposed deadline that he had set for 8:00am. He could hear the police sirens coming down the street. "Listen I have to go. Chuck pressed a button on the pistol releasing the magazine. Chuck put the magazine in a bag and looked at the vendor." Here is the man's weapon, tell the officers to call the office if they need me."

"Thank you, sir " The vendor replied. He looked at the vendor, something was very familiar about him, but he just couldn't place it.

"You're welcome"

With that Chuck hustled his way down the street towards the White House, he glanced at his watch and it was just after 8:00am. Well better late than never Chuck thought to himself as he straightened out his tie, and walked up to the guard house.