Sarah was ready for her date with Chuck. Her mind was a swirl. Chuck was unlike any other man she had ever met including her departed partner. She opened her case and looked at the picture of them in Cabo. They looked so happy. She placed the picture of Bryce and downloaded it into her laptop. The scanner did its job then she recalled General Beckman, Orion and now Chuck. She wanted her suspicions confirmed.
Sarah was busy on her computer as a rippling of air appeared in the corner. Orion was studying the Blonde agent. He noticed she was making connections that no one other than Family had made then he saw her bring up Frost's picture to add to the group. Orion was intrigued to see how easily she made these connections. Sarah studied the pictures and the buzzer sounded. Sarah closed the laptop and moved over to the door passing by Orion.
Orion watched as Sarah and Chuck interacted. He had brought flowers. Orion saw him give her some small talk as he moved next to her laptop. While Sarah was getting something to hold the flowers Orion saw Chuck insert a small device in the USB port. Orion was amazed his Son had created such a device. He felt proud but what convinced him a bit more was how fast it was removed and palmed like an expert. His Mother had taught him well. He had copied all the protocols and codes in her device too. Chuck pocketed the drive as Sarah returned.
"So are we all set" Chuck asked.
"Yeah I think this will work well. Thank you again for such a nice gift" Sarah said.
"I am glad so let me show you the best that Burbank can offer. I think you will like the restaurant I've picked out. It comes highly recommended by a noted food critic. I do hope you like Mexican food?" Chuck asked.
"Mexican is just fine. So Chuck tell me all about your home world?" Sarah teased.
"I see someone has seen Dune? Interesting" Chuck said then felt a shiver as he recalled that dream.
"Well I kind of cheated I noticed the picture of a two person sandworm that was tacked on the underside of the kiosk." Sarah admitted.
"Oh Yeah I guess you would since I did pass out." Chuck sheepishly said. "Here is my car. It is a company car. I hope you are not too disappointed. I don't own a car."
Sarah giggled it was small car with the logo of the Nerd Herd on it. It was cute.
"Oh I think I will not be too disappointed in riding in a rolling advertisement." Sarah teased.
Chuck relaxed and was starting to enjoy himself despite the images he saw in his mind.
Chuck drove to El Tortidos Restaurant. Sarah looked at the sign and knew the sign meant nothing in Spanish. She shrugged it must be used to impress people who do not know the language. Chuck looked at what Sarah is reading from the sign.
"Don't worry the food is authentic even that the sign is gibberish." Chuck said.
Sarah smiled and then Chuck felt very different. It was as if the sun had parted his gloomy existence.
He ushered them into the restaurant. Chuck noted how particular Sarah was in choosing their seating arrangements.
"She is in protection mode." Chuck thought. "Who is she expecting to attack? I better look at the data on her phone. Oh a sanction on me? Why? What is this Intersect?"
Chuck was smiling at Sarah as they ordered and ate after finishing the meal. Chuck stiffened and passed out.
Sarah wondering what is happening taps him gently on the side of his face.
"Chuck? Chuck can you hear me?" She asked.
Chuck came too and saw everyone in the restaurant looking at him and EMT's were coming toward them.
"You called the EMT's? Sarah Run!" Chuck said as he leapt to his feet and ran out the back door after causing havoc to occur in the kitchen to prevent the 'EMT's' from following.
"Chuck what is wrong?" Sarah asked running as fast but falling behind the longer legs of her friend…? Asset…?
Sarah did not know what to call Chuck at the moment. He ducked behind a few dumpsters as the 'EMTs' came out then looked around. One spoke into a handset.
"We lost them any orders?" He asked.
"Return to base" The voice said. "We know where they are going. Make sure the package is ready for our friend from the Balkans."
Chuck faints once again sagging next to Sarah.
"Oh come on Chuck what caused you to faint once again?" Sarah asked trying to awake him.
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Chuck awoke with a start.
"Sarah, get Agent Casey there is a bomb set to go off." Chuck said springing to his feet then dragging her to the Nerd Herd. Crouching down he points at the EMT's as they drive off.
"Chuck what is going on?" Sarah asked.
"No time to explain. Here you drive! Keep out of sight of that Emergency vehicle too." Chuck said as he slid into the passenger seat.
"The Ambassador Hotel…Be quick on it. Have you called Major Casey yet?" Chuck babbled.
Sarah bewildered did as Chuck said and contacted Casey.
"Major we are en route to the Ambassador hotel. You need to meet us there." Sarah said.
"The Ambassador hotel…? General Stanfield is speaking there at this moment. Is there something wrong? Walker?" Casey asked.
"You tell him that they have to evacuate the building Fulcrum has placed a bomb in the place!" Chuck yelled.
"Wait was that the Moron?" Casey asked.
"Yeah it was him some how he knows us. I told you he was well versed in spy craft considering his heritage." Sarah said dodging in and out of traffic.
"Ok Walker I'm on my way ETA 10 mins." Casey said hanging up.
"What do you know of my heritage?" Chuck asked.
"What nothing I just wanted to get Casey moving that is all Chuck." Sarah said covering her faux pas.
Chuck knew she was lying there had to be a reason. However, now was not the time to discuss it. They had a General to save.
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Sarah pulled up in front of the hotel and Chuck jumped out and recalled the plans to the hotel. He ran directly into the Grand ballroom passed the two guards at the door.
Sarah raced behind him showing her badge as they ran.
"Federal Agent get out of the way!" Sarah yelled at the group of servers ready to present the meal. The tray which contained the meat was being pushed by the Serbian National.
"Everyone out there is a Bomb in there!" Chuck yelled pointing at the serving cart.
The Security finally caught up to Chuck and wrestling him to the ground as the panicked guest fled clogging the doorways.
"Leave him alone he is with me." Sarah said to the security people showing her badge.
The security looked at her badge then let go of Chuck as Sarah noticed the terrorist escaping.
"This is a National Security issue capture that man!" Sarah said "Are you alright, Chuck?"
The security closed in on the suspected terrorist as Sarah helped Chuck to his feet.
"Chuck we have to get out of here!" Sarah said.
"No this bomb will detonate if I do not fix it!" Chuck said as the bomb was counting down.
Chuck noticed the bomb was controlled by an old Prism laptop. Chuck accessed the DOS prompt then inserted that weird virus he wanted to study though the USB port. The computer immediately froze as thousands of porn images flooded the screen and finally the bomb countdown stopped at 2 seconds then went out. The bomb did not explode.
Casey arriving late was just in time to stop the terrorist from fleeing. However, he was not too late to see Chuck in action. He handled the situation as a pro.
Sarah relieved kissed Chuck then hugged him.
"Come on hero you need to get out of here." She said being proud of her nerd.
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Chuck retrieved the keys from Sarah and he drove them to a deserted part of the Beach near Santa Monica. They got out holding each others hand then walked onto the sand.
"So Ms. Walker I need to know were you here to kill me too?" Chuck asked as he sat down to look at the ocean.
"No Chuck those are not my orders. I am here to protect you." She said.
"Protect me? I can protect myself!" Chuck stated.
"Really what would happen if you have another fainting spell? Also how did you know the EMT's were not who they were supposed to be?" Sarah asked.
"Well I guess you have a point. I am fainting a lot since I hit my head. Ellie said it was something to be examined I did ignore her advice but maybe she was right. I should get it looked. I usually trust Ellie but somehow this time I didn't. I'm glad you were there Sarah Walker" Chuck said as he kissed her this time.
Sarah really enjoyed this kiss too. It was electrifying. It was nothing like Bryce's kisses either. Sarah really got lost in it. Once it was over Chuck gazed into her Blue eyes.
"Sarah Walker I do not know what is going on with me." Chuck said.
"Chuck I do not know but I want you to Trust me." Sarah earnestly said. "But how did you know about the EMT's?"
Chuck looked sheepish then spoke.
"It was Three Days of the Condor." Chuck said.
"Three Days of the Condor? What does that mean?" Sarah asked being totally confused.
"Oh I see you know Dune but not Three Days of the Condor?" Chuck asked.
"Well I led a different childhood there was not much time for movies…I suspect that is your reference?" Sarah asked.
"Yeah…It's something like that. Since you have been so sheltered I will explain. In this movie the CIA analyst had discovered something big that someone in the Agency did not want found. So he fled and was being brought in by a voice on the telephone when the Mailman arrived. The Analyst noticed the shoes which were combat boots…" Chuck said.
"Oh I see when the EMT's arrived you saw their shoes." Sarah said brightly.
Chuck blushed at the compliment.
"You are a very clever Geek." Sarah teased
"Sarah if you are going to refer to my talent the word is Nerd not Geek!" Chuck said.
"Ok Nerd let's get out of here. You need your sleep. You have to work in the morning." Sarah said.
"Yeah I suppose, so come on, I have to return the Nerd Herd by morning. I can drop you off at your hotel?" Chuck asked.
"Nothing doing…You are my responsibility now. We will be spending the night in your bedroom." Sarah said with another kiss.
"Oh Boy" Chuck said as they drove to his apt.
Orion smiled as he watched the two bond. It was better than he expected. He was worried about Chuck's fainting. No one ever showed that problem before. He would have to contact Ellie. He needs to be carefully observed.