Agent Carmichael's Retirement

Disclaimer: Matt Smith's 11th Doctor era run in 'Doctor Who' inspired this idea.

Summary: In a world where Bryce hadn't interfered, Chuck Bartowski became Inter-Agent Charles Carmichael until he got a little too known through out the world after 8 years in action.

Somewhere In Washington DC

"It has rapidly become apparent that your role as Agent Carmichael must unfortunately come to an end." Declared the head of MI6 with some distaste in his voice.

As he was none too happy about this decision even if it made some sense where Carmichael was concerned. Whom also had the code name of 'The Intersect' thanks to a certain piece of technology that had been downloaded into his head some years ago to help make him an even more effective Agent. Plus, so far he had been about the only one to be able to effectively handle it but according to the Americans that was no longer going to be an issue. "I'm afraid we also must be in agreement on that." Director Graham of the CIA added sourly.

This was also going to cost him one of his personally trained Agents too and he wasn't happy about it. Damned emotions.

Though the fact he saw Sarah Walker as something of a daughter had something to do with his feelings on the subject as well. "Well, at least you guys aren't considering making me go through plastic surgery to deal with all this." Remarked the bearded Agent in question in front of them.

General Diane Beckman of the NSA raised her eyebrows at him. "Believe you me, we had considered it but decided it was far too much of a hassle."

Charles Carmichael sighed, hating that this was happening but in a way it had been his own fault for being just a little too good at what he did. To the point his alias as Agent Carmichael was known everywhere in the world and that was bringing on some heat he or his loved ones didn't need at all. As it would just take the right (or perhaps wrong) set of circumstances for someone to match a few things and Charles' identity was blown wide open. "Well everyone, its been fun." He finally said to the room at large.

"We shall arrange something that will make those we fight against think you are dead." Declared the head of a French agency.

A nod came from an emotional Charles as everyone present began to thank him for his services before he made his leave. Ellie's gonna be happy to see more of me from now on. And I can make good on that promise I made to Morgan where the Buy More's concerned. Even if only for awhile...

Sometime Later In Burbank, California

"Hi there, and welcome to the Nerd Herd, how can I help you today?" Asked Chuck Bartowski with a warm and inviting smile on his shaven face.

In front of him, was one Sarah Walker-Bartowski, a former CIA Agent who followed him into retirement as she wanted to be with her husband no matter what. "You can take me out for lunch." She said with a smile of her own.

"Well, as luck would have it, my lunch hour is right now."

"That definitely works for me." Sarah said happily.

Their lives might be changed now, but she could handle that and she knew Chuck could too. As after all, life had seen to it to bring them together so long ago.

Author's Notes: Bit different than what I had in mind but I think it works.