Chapter 37
Chuck's at work when his phone rings
Chuck: Hello?
Tori: Hey Handsome
Chuck: Well, hello beautiful, what are you doing?
Tori: Just got out of my morning class, what time are you working till tonight?
Chuck: I don't know, why?
Tori: Well, my night class got canceled tonight, so I was thinking, why don't you and I have a date night tonight?
Chuck: I love that idea. I should be off by 5
Tori: I was thinking I'd wear that sexy little black dress that hangs off the shoulder, you know the one you love seeing me in?
Chuck: That I do
Tori (giggles): I'll see you tonight, handsome. I love you
Chuck: I love you too babygirl
Chuck hangs up, he continues doing his paperwork on his computer when his partner Nash walks over
Nash: What are you doing?
Chuck: Working on the Harper robbery case
Nash: Dude, you've been working on this case for over a week.
Chuck: I've barely been here the last few days, did you forget what happened to my sister in law?
Nash: No, I didn't. I'm just saying you need a break, let me take it over, buddy
Chuck looks at the time on his computer, realizes it's just after 5, he locks his gun and badge in his desk, and grabs his coat
Chuck (to Nash): Ok, only cause I have a date night with my girlfriend
Nash: Go on, get out of here.
Chuck dashes out the door and calls Tori on his way home
Tori: Hey you
Chuck: Hey babe, I'm on my way home now. I got caught up working on a case and lost track of time
Tori: It's ok, Just come home and get ready baby, I'll see you when you get here
Chuck hangs up and continues to drive home, he arrives home a few minutes later, he walks in the door and is greeted with a kiss from Tori wearing a little black dress that hugs her figure perfectly
Chuck (smiling): Damn you look gorgeous in that dress.
Tori: Thank you baby
Chuck: I'm going to change real quick, then you and I will have a nice night out.
Tori: Sounds good to me sweetheart
Chuck kisses Tori and heads to the bedroom to get changed, he comes out a few minutes later
Tori (whistles): Hey there handsome
Chuck smiles as he whisks Tori into his arms and softly kisses her
Chuck: Ready to go, beautiful?
Tori: Ready if you are.
They leave and head downtown to a nice riverfront restaurant where they enjoy a night dinner together
Tori: I love this place, where did you find it?
Chuck: I've been wanting to bring you here for a while now, I actually had plans to bring you a couple weeks ago, then everything that happened with Manny.
Tori: But we're here now, took a little bit longer but we made it honey.
Chuck: I love you, so much Tori. You're the greatest thing to ever happen to me
Tori smiles as she takes a drink of her wine
Tori: I love you too honey, there's no one else I'd rather be with.
Chuck raises his glass
Chuck: I want to make a toast, to the most beautiful, amazing woman I've ever known, I'm so lucky to call you mine.
Tori smiles as she toasts with Chuck
Tori: I can't wait to see what the future holds for us.
Chuck: Me too sweetheart, me too
They continue to enjoy their dinner, as they finish and leave the restaurant, Chuck takes Tori by the hand as they enjoy a nice evening walk down the Riverwalk. Chuck looks over at Tori, with her head on his shoulder
Chuck: What's on your mind pretty girl?
Tori: Just enjoying this beautiful night with you.
Chuck softly kisses the top of Tori's head
Chuck: Have I told you how proud I am of you lately?
Tori: For what?
Chuck: Going back to school full time, getting your degree in nursing, plus working full time. You got a lot on your plate, and you still make time for us
Tori: Well, of course I would, why wouldn't I babe? You're my partner
Chuck: I know, I'm just insanely proud of you is all sweetheart
Tori (smiling): Thank you, sweetheart. I'll be happy when I'm done and get to graduate with my Bachelors.
Chuck: You got a year left don't you?
Tori : Yea, 2 semesters after this one
Chuck: I can't wait to see you walk across that stage and get your degree.
Tori smiles at Chuck as she softly kisses him
Chuck: Come on babe, let's go home
They walk to the car and go home, a short time later they arrive back at their house
Tori: We need date night more often babe. It was nice to get out
Chuck: I couldn't agree more sweetheart
Chuck takes Tori by the hands as he looks in her eyes
Chuck: I promise we will have more date nights soon
Tori: I know things have been a little crazy lately
Chuck gently kisses the top of Tori's head
Chuck: I love you, thank you for being so patient with everything that's been doing on lately.
Tori: We've been together a year and half, I get it Chuck. Your family comes first, as far as what happen with Manny, I would've done the same thing if it had been my sister in law in that position.
Chuck: I swear, you are so amazing
Tori smiles
Tori: It's all part of my charm
Chuck smiles as he takes Tori by the hand
Chuck: Ready to go home?
Tori: Yea. Let's go home
They walk back to the car and go home, a short time later, Chuck pulls in their driveway
Tori: Tonight, was amazing, I really had a good time
Chuck: Yea, me too, I promise we will have more date nights soon
They get out of the car and enter the house. Tori goes upstairs and changes into some pj's, then comes down and puts in a movie on tv and curls up on the couch, as Chuck cuddles next to her
Tori: I love you honey
Chuck: I love you too babe
Tori looks up at Chuck
Tori: Tonight was perfect, thank you honey
Chuck (smiles): It was amazing babe.
Chuck said as he rubs Tori's arm and kisses her forehead, half way through the movie, Chuck looks over at Tori asleep on the couch
Chuck (softly nudging Tori): Hey sweetheart
Tori groans
Chuck: Baby, come on, let's go to bed, you're falling asleep on the couch
Tori (groans): Are you coming to bed with me?
Chuck (smiles): Of course
Tori gets up off the couch as she heads up stairs and heads to bed as she lays her head on Chuck's shoulder
Chuck (softly whispers): I love you beautiful
Tori (smiles): I love you too
Chuck softly runs his fingers through her hair, softly kissing the top of Tori's head as she drifts to sleep in his arms
Chuck (softly whispers): I promise one day we will get married.
Tori smiles in her sleep as she curls up closer to Chuck
Tori (mumbles): Goodnight sweetheart
Chuck: Night my love
They fall asleep in each other's arms