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Chuck versus The Bouquet - Part Four
Casey and Sarah look at each other then finally Casey speaks.
Casey: "Chuck, I'm going to lock your door. You stay here and pretend to be sleeping. Sarah and I will check in with command and see what they want to do."
Chuck: "Are you sure?"
Sarah: "It'll be okay, Chuck. We'll be right back. Just put that wet rag back on your head and lie down."
Sarah and Casey exit via the Morgan door and check in.
Casey: "General, Ma'am, Director Graham. Sorry for waking you, but this is important. Chuck flashed...on Devon, his brother in law."
Casey waits for a visible response from the General but she just looks back matter of factly, so he continues: "His flash indicated that Devon was NSA."
He looks again at the General expecting a reaction, still nothing. "And...that Devon was a known associate of the Fulcrum agent that left Bartowski with a bunch of lumps on his head today and nearly killed him."
General Beckman: "Major Casey, we are aware of Devon's history with the NSA, albeit brief. We didn't consider him a threat to the Intersect so his file has been kept archived. Also, his service was prior to the creation of the Intersect computer."
Sarah: "But what about this relationship with the Fulcrum agent. How does that fit in?"
Director Graham: "Devon and the Fulcrum Agent Ben knew each other from the training academy."
Casey: "So there's no evidence that Devon poses a threat to the Intersect?"
General Beckman: "No, for now it seems like a coincidence, but I'm not a big fan of coincidences. There's a possibility that Fulcrum would be aware of Devon's relationship with the Intersect and use it to get to Chuck. Devon's service record was exemplary and his devotion to his country is without question, but it may be necessary to recruit Devon before Fulcrum does in order to protect the Intersect."
Casey: "I understand General."
Director Graham: "There's something else you both should know. You may remember Lazlo Minovski, the brainy kid who escaped earlier and you brought him back in. Earlier today Fulcrum operatives kidnapped Lazlo and destroyed the underground facility where he was being held killing everyone inside. We believe they are using him and his knowledge of CIA technology to enhance their network. Both of you proceed with caution. It's still of utmost importance that we keep the location of the Intersect out of Fulcrum's hands."
Sarah: "We have already made arrangements for Chuck to move in with me. This should provide us another layer of protection should Fulcrum attempt to contact Devon."
General Beckman: "Good. Keep us informed. Good luck."
The General terminates the video feed and Casey and Sarah look at each other.
Casey: "Alright, you stay with Chuck tonight. Tomorrow he moves to your apartment. There's no way we're letting him end up in an underground facility, Fulcrum will have him by breakfast. I'll have a talk with Devon in the morning."
Sarah: "Okay... Hey Casey, ...this certainly puts a new spin on Chuck's life, doesn't it?"
Casey just grunts.
Sarah heads back to Chuck's room. Chuck is asleep with the wet rag on his head. Sarah looks around and finds one of Chuck's t-shirts (the floppy disk that is labeled "My entire life"). She decides that it'll have to do as a night shirt for tonight and she changes into it and climbs into bed with Chuck. Laying there looking at the ceiling next to the man she loves, she smiles and goes to sleep.
The next morning Ellie comes to check on Chuck and finds his door locked. She knocks and knocks and finally Sarah answers the door.
Ellie: "Well ...hi Sarah, I didn't know you were coming over."
Sarah: "I'm sorry Ellie, Chuck called me last night and I offered to come over. I hope that was okay."
Ellie: "Of course it is, Sarah. I'm glad he called you. How's he doing?"
Sarah: "Still sleeping, I had him put on the wet rag. It's good he's resting, he took some pretty good hits. I thought I'd keep an eye on him today since I'm off. If he's up to it later I might take him over to my place to start to get settled in."
Ellie: "Sure, I think it's so great you two are moving in together. Wait, I said that already, didn't I. Well, Devon and I think its great. I'll call you later to check on Chuck okay, I need to get to work. See ya!"
Sarah: "Okay, talk to you later." Sarah closes the door and crawls back into bed with Chuck. Chuck rolls over and looks at Sarah a little surprised to see her...there.
Chuck: "Well this is a pleasant surprise."
Sarah tries to explain: "You were sleeping when I came back in, I didn't want to wake you."
Chuck: "Don't mistake me, I'm definitely not complaining. By the way, nice shirt."
Sarah blushes. "How are you feeling?"
Chuck: "I still have a headache and I think I whistle when I talk. Maybe I'll have to see that dentist of Ellie's. Hey did I dream that I flashed on Devon?"
Sarah: "That wasn't a dream, Chuck. and we did talk to command about it. Devon was one of the good guys, before Fulcrum. He just happens to know this Ben guy, but we're still going to proceed with caution. Casey is going to talk to him."
Chuck: "What do you mean "talk to him?"
Sarah: "Well the General thinks that it would be better if we recruited Devon before Fulcrum does. We don't want him helping Fulcrum in any way, even unwittingly."
Chuck: "I'm sure that discussion between Casey and Devon will blow Devon away. Devon's been trying for years to get me to make something more of my life even though all of his suggestions I'm sure would probably kill me. Skydiving, white water rafting, ...you know. Maybe Morgan's right, maybe I am a fragile little gelding."
Sarah: "I don't think that at all, in fact, I think you've proved how brave you are many times on our missions. Remember, you were the one who diffused the bomb at the hotel, and you didn't leave me with the bomb/Bryce holding tank thingy even when I put a gun to your head. I think Devon might be pretty impressed that you are really more than you appear."
Chuck: "Maybe you're right, we'll see."
Sarah: "Why don't we get you over to my place, let's gather up a few things to take over now and we'll pick the rest up later, okay?"
Chuck: "K"
Chuck and Sarah get dressed and head over to Sarah's apartment. Sarah sets Chuck up on the couch so he can watch some movies while he is awake and rest when he is tired. She goes in the other room to contact command and get further orders.
Casey sees Devon come home from his rounds at the hospital and stops by. Devon answers the door.
Devon: "Hey, neighbor!"
Casey: "Hey, is Ellie home?"
Devon: "No, should be home later this afternoon, anything I can help you with?"
Casey: "Actually I was hoping to talk to you for a moment, if that's okay?"
Devon: "Mi casa es su casa"
Devon sits on the couch and John in the armchair.
John begins: "Devon, I need to talk to you about something very sensitive and I need to know that what I have to say stays between us."
Devon: "Sure Dude! Man to man stuff, alright!"
John: "I mean you can't even tell Ellie, and believe me that part is going to be hard."
Devon puts on a much more serious face: "I'm ready, shoot."
John: "This concerns Chuck, okay, and I'll say this again, Ellie can't find out."
Devon: "Chuckles, no telling Ellie, got it!"
John: "Okay, first I know that you were NSA."
Devon's mouth drops and has to ask: "How, ...how do you know?"
John holds out his NSA Id.: "I'm Major John Casey, I'm an NSA agent and Sarah, well, she's CIA."
Devon looks stunned. "You're serious aren't you."
John: "Do you remember the oath you took when you joined the NSA."
Devon: "Yeah sure."
John: "I need to know that that still holds true no matter what I'm about to tell you."
Devon: "Sure as the day I die. If it weren't for Ellie and my doctor thing I'd still be with the NSA."
John: "Good because we're going to need your help protecting Chuck."
Devon: "Chuck, what does Chuck have to do with the CIA and the NSA, he's just Ellie's goofy little brother, he's going to be my best man at my wedding for God's sake."
John: "There's a little bit more to Chuck than you may see everyday. We're protecting him because he is considered a very valuable government asset."
Devon: "We're still talking about Chuck right?"
John laughs: "Yeah we are. There's a problem though, there is a group called Fulcrum which has covert operatives within the NSA and the CIA who are trying to get Chuck. One of those operatives is an old acquaintance of yours, ...Ben Davies."
Devon: "Ben, wait Ben went rogue."
John: "Yeah, he did. He's also the one who gave Chuck all those bruises and that concussion. Ben and his cohorts kidnapped Chuck the other night and were interrogating and torturing him when we came in. Ben is in custody now but the threat on Chuck's life is still very real. Maybe even more real now since it appears that Fulcrum knows how to get to Chuck."
Devon: "Dammit, there was always something about Ben, he was always out for himself and not the good of the country. Got him in trouble a few times at the academy. And he did that to Chuck, slimy bastard! What do you want me to do?"
John: "Simple, just be an extra set of eyes helping us protect Chuck. We're not asking you to make any changes to your job or life with Ellie. We wanted you to be aware and hoped you would help us protect Chuck if we needed you. You up for that?"
Devon: "Count me in."
John: "Awesome!" Devon laughs. John rolls his eyes and continues: "One more thing, Chuck is aware you were NSA. We are going to tell him that you're with us but that both of you have to keep this from Ellie, for her own safety."
Devon: "Got it. One question though. What's so valuable about Chuck, anyway?"
John: "Let's just say he has a big brain and it's a computer thing."
Devon: "Sounds like Chuck."
John: "Well I've got to head into work, I mean my cover work at the Buy More. I'm glad your on board. I'll keep you informed on any developments."
Devon: "Awesome, see you later."
John leaves the Bartowskis and heads into work. At the Buy More he checks in with General Beckman and reports on his discussion with Devon.
