Agency

Disclaimer: I had this idea hit me earlier and it just wouldn't leave me alone and is set between seasons 1 and 2.

Summary: Chuck gets an idea for a cover job.

"Thank you for agreeing to give me your time for this conversation, General Beckman." Said one Charles 'Chuck' Irving Bartowski to the screen in the Media Room at the Buy More half an hour after it had closed for the night.

"You're quite welcome, Mr. Bartowski. I admit I have found myself curious to what this proposal of yours is ever since Major Casey mentioned it to me."

Casey grunted in acknowledgement while Sarah shot Chuck a look, wondering what on Earth he was up too as he hadn't said a word to her about any proposals! "Right, so with that said, I'll get on with it. As it stands, our current covers aren't feasible at this point, General."

The good General frowned at that, wondering what he meant by that while Sarah just looked at him again while Casey did nothing outwardly. Though inwardly he was agreeing as he was about ready to kill the idiots that worked in that damned Hellhole! How the Moron hadn't gone insane yet from the years of exposure to that kind of insanity was beyond Casey but it gave him some respect towards the Moron. "Explain."

"With my role as the Intersect and the things that require, it makes it difficult to find excuses that will cover not only my absence but Casey's too. As while some of the staff at the Buy More aren't the most observant, there are those that are. And quite frankly, General, I'm amazed Casey hasn't given into any impulses he may have about shooting Jeff and Lester. Not only that, I will freely admit that I resent the fact I'm forced to be there when I honestly just about hate the place now that I've actually found some motivation to want to begin to move on with my life. Morgan's about the only reason worth sticking around for." Began the good Nerd.

"Further more, the uniform of the Weinerlicious is quite frankly… Demeaning towards Sarah, General. And I'm not saying that because I'm jealous of how much attention that goes her way but because its true. She deserves a whole lot better than that. Plus, I'm more than aware of the fact that her supervisor tends to make things a little difficult for her. And one of these days, that could cause a serious problem like a loss of life because he was being an unneeded distraction. Yes, I know she is perfectly capable of handling herself but she deserves better than that, General."

Aww, Chuck…

"And you feel you have a much better alternative, Mr. Bartowski?" Beckman asked with a hint of curiousity about her.

Chuck nodded. "I do, General. I believe that opening something along the lines of a private detective agency, which will also provide the service of cyber security and other tech related needs with my handling of that, will be beneficial to the three of us where our respective skills are concerned. Not only that, but this will allow us the leeway we need to get gone at a moment's notice should something like a mission come up. Which is the primary reason for why I'm proposing this to you. And before you say anything, I am very aware this could get us attention from the local area by those who might actually need our services. But that would also provide us a bit of extra in regards to funds." He replied and let out a sigh of relief.

Gladdened he hadn't screwed any of that up, not even noticing the look of pride Sarah was shooting his way. Or the impressed look Casey was giving him over his idea as it was definitely well thought out and would mean he wouldn't have to be around those two imbeciles in the form of Jeff and Lester. That is… If the General gave the okay. "This… Admittedly does have some potential, Mr. me, have you thought of a name for this idea yet?"

A nod came from Chuck. "I have, General. 'Carmichael Investigations And Cyber Security'. Though I'm always open to suggestions."

Beckman nodded before speaking again. "How do you think your sister will handle this new path should it be agreed too?"

"She'll be surprised but ecstatic I'm finally leaving the Buy More and if it helps you with making the decision, both Sarah and Casey have taught me a few things so I can handle myself until they can get to me if something happens." He replied and both nodded at his words.

The idea had actually been Casey's and Sarah initially had been reluctant to the idea but eventually realized it was for the best that her favorite Nerd had some skill in self defense. Granted, even with that, she would still prefer for him to stay in the car! "And what do you think she'll think or say when she learns you'll be possibly doing this with Agent Walker? Someone she believes to be your ex-girlfriend?"

Sarah's years of CIA experience kept her face from reacting but inwardly she was a little on the unhappy side that Chuck hadn't wanted to bring back that cover. Don't get her wrong, Sarah's happy to have such a great friendship with him but another part wouldn't mind if it was a little more regardless of whether or not it was a cover. Though another part was glad they didn't have that cover anymore as he deserved to be with someone who he could be freely be with. Well, to a certain extent of course as Chuck would have to keep certain things a secret. But that would be a bonus to us being 'together', no secrets.

"Knowing my sister, General, she'd likely find it romantic that we're willing to work together since it would mean we'd be around one another more." Replied Chuck, breaking Sarah out of her thoughts.

He also didn't have to elaborate more on his words since it was obvious where Ellie Bartowski would think things would go. Even if she did have no idea of the amount of time her baby brother and Sarah Walker actually spent together… "I see you've had this well thought out, Mr. Bartowski. Tell you what, give me some time to think this over and I'll get back to you. Does that sound fair?"

Chuck nodded. "It does, General, thank you." He replied honestly.

She gave a nod of her own before disconnecting the call and all was silent for a time. "Bartowski…" Rumbled Casey.

"Yeah, Big Guy?"

"If she agrees, I'll owe you a BBQ'ed Steak." Informed the NSA Agent before making his leave and leaving behind two rather surprised individuals!

Quickly, Sarah shook herself of the surprise. "Chuck Bartowski!"

She couldn't help but grin over his jumping and being startled by his outburst. "I'm in trouble, aren't I?"

"Oh, the biggest. Why didn't you tell me about your idea!?" She asked of him as she came around to be face to face with him.

"Oh, you know, I have to keep some secrets to keep someone like you on your toes." He joked.

Sarah chuckled. "Uh-huh, sure. Now, for keeping this from me, you have to buy me something to eat."

His look of mock dismay got her to gently punch him on the arm with a grin on her lips. "If you insist, Agent Walker, I shall abide as the Dude would say."

"Darn right, I insist! Maybe we can go over your idea together and I can add anything of my own to make it even better?"

Especially if it helped get her out of that stupid uniform that was essentially a boy's fantasy! Though said fantasy likely didn't involve smelling like a sausage however! "Well, I suppose it couldn't hurt."

And with that, the two were off.

A Few Days Later

"I'm… I'm sorry, you're doing WHAT!?" Got out Ellie Bartowski in stunned disbelief after her brother told her of what he was now going to be doing career wise.

Nervously, Chuck rubbed the back of his head. "I'm going into the private detective business, sis."

Ellie tried to think of something to say but was having a hard time doing so but the good Captain of Awesome apparently didn't have that problem! "Dude, that is AWESOME!" He declared and high fived the Chuckster.

Who was feeling rather relieved that the General had agreed to his proposal!

Author's Notes: Essentially, this would be in place of the Orange Orange.