Ilsa's Return

Disclaimer: Because I liked Ilsa's appearance and thought more of her was needed. Set after season 1 and huh, guess I shouldn't be too surprised Ilsa's name isn't in the character menu on here.

Summary: Ilsa Trinchina makes a return to John Casey's life.

So engrossed was he in selling yet another Beastmaster at the Burbank Buy More that John Casey failed to realize he was being watched by one particularly beautiful woman. One that Chuck was having to shield from the likes of Jeff and Lester's less than desired advances and even considering calling in Sarah to help out with the situation. Chuck's help in keeping those two away from Ilsa Trinchina was something she was highly thankful for and once again knew she owed the curly haired man big. How she was going to repay him for that and the first IOU she wasn't sure of but Ilsa would eventually think of something. And she could honestly say that watching her Sugar Bear convince the customer he was with to buy the large item they were with was… Well, mesmerizing.

Hell it made her wonder how they would do on missions together as a team now that both were fully aware of the other's actual professions. This however is much more believable than his being an 'Energy Consultant'. Thought the dark haired beauty with an amused snort.

"You know, if I didn't know better, I'd think he missed his calling as a Beastmaster Salesman." Remarked Chuck as he came up beside her.

His words making Ilsa smile in amusement. "Perhaps when he retires from the NSA, he can do something to that effect full time."

"As hilarious as it would be to actually say that to him, I think its best left to you since he's less likely to cause bodily harm towards you."

"This, coming from a man who fell from a window and down into a pool while tied to a chair with my Sugar Bear?" Ilsa asked amusedly.

And honestly, despite how insane it sounded, that moment in history was perhaps the most romantic thing that had ever happened to her. "Hey, contrary to what Casey and Sarah may tell you, I like to try and avoid life threatening situations like that as much as possible. Plus, I prefer to have all my limbs intact." He replied while grinning widely at the 'Sugar Bear' nickname.

"That sounds like a story."

Chuck shrugged with that wide grin still in place. "Not sure so much a story as more Casey believing that a loss of limb is perfectly acceptable."

Oh my, its going to be interesting getting to really know my Sugar Bear.

That last night they shared together before she had to leave just hadn't been enough for her and Ilsa had very nearly let someone else take Victor Federov back to France so that she could stay longer with John. And when she finally got the opportunity some time later, Ilsa had quickly requested some time off so that she could return and be with her Sugar Bear for a good long while. And as fate would have it, his eyes would land upon her after successfully getting his customer to buy the Beastmaster. Slowly, her wide eyed lover made his way to her as Chuck made himself scarce so that they could be alone. "I honestly never thought I'd see you again except in my dreams." He told her softly.

Ilsa smiled softly at him with adoration and love in her eyes. "Well, happy to help make a dream come true then, Sugar Bear."

She watched in amusement as her love looked around to ensure no one heard her say that name. "Let's uhh, let's go somewhere more private and you can tell me why you're here."

"To be with you of course, no other reason." Ilsa replied softly and seriously.

Hearing that made the big man happy as Hell. "Chuck! Tell Big Mike I'm taking lunch early!"

"You got it!" Called out Chuck nearby and making her chuckle.

"His spying still needs work I see."

"Eh, I'll talk to Walker about it." Casey said as he wrapped an arm around her and the two quickly left for some alone time.

"How the Hell does the world's most frightening man get a beautiful woman like that!?" Wondered Lester in shock from a few aisles away.

As this didn't make sense! "Good question. But one we'll probably never know the answer too." Threw in Jeff with a shrug of the shoulders.

Author's Notes: That was pretty enjoyable to write!