A/N: I apologize how long it has taken to get this chapter out, on review of this chapter I found some nasty surprises. The original chapter had been written while I was high on morphine after my motorcycle accident as well as only able to type with my non dominant hand. There were things that didn't make sense, others that didn't seem to belong in a Chuck Story and others that seemed to defy all logic. I have had to rewrite most of this chapter because of this.
Chapter 20
The movie had nearly finished, they were up to the stage were the 'Death Star' had just been destroyed. They were still on the lounge with Jenny's head in his lap with Chuck's fingers running through her hair. She was slowly going off to sleep; Chuck looked down at her angelic face, he still couldn't believe they were together.
The movie finally finished and the credits started rolling, Jenny had fallen off to sleep. Chuck was being very careful as he didn't want to wake her up, she looked so peaceful. Jack was watching Chuck and taking notice how he was looking at Jenny.
"Chuck, do you know how you feel about my daughter yet?" asked Jack.
"While I am not sure why it is any of your business, but I love your daughter and there is nothing I wouldn't for her," said Chuck.
"But how long is that going to last, are you committed to her?" asked Jack.
"What? Like you are committed to being her father?" asked Chuck.
Jack sighed then continued.
"I have made my mistakes, but I don't want her to keep paying for them," said Jack.
"Finally you are willing to accept that you have made mistakes, and that they have affected your daughter," said Chuck.
"I have always known, but have not been willing to accept it," said Jack.
"Well if I thought she was ready, I would propose," said Chuck.
"What do you mean if she is ready?" asked Jack.
"Well I still think she maybe can't live with what I have done, I don't want her to say yes because she doesn't think there is another option. It would only be if she wants to spend the rest of her life with me," said Chuck.
"Have you asked her?" asked Jack.
"What am I going to ask? A hypothetical proposal?" asked Chuck frustrated.
"No a real one," said Jack.
"And how do I know if she is answering because she wants to be with me or because she thinks she has no other option? I think I need to wait till things have settled down," said Chuck.
"Maybe, but you should at least make sure she knows how you feel," said Jack.
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Morgan and Carina were on the move again, still following their target, Morgan's phone rang.
"Grimes we have not been able to get anything concrete on the staffer, but we do have identities and information relating to the other photos you sent through. They are suspected high level Al Qaeda types, and two other men whose details say a lot about a possible upcoming attack. One who is an ex Russian nuclear physicist and another who is believed to be involved in the Iranian nuclear program" said the Director.
"Ok, so I guess the information on a dirty bomb sounds legitimate?" asked Morgan.
"Well that would be the best case, it could be a dirty bomb or it could be something much worse. Our analysts are working on the theory that with the Iranian input they would have a supply Uranium or even weapons grade plutonium and with the Russian assistance they could be building there own fission weapon," said the Director.
"Oh shit," said Morgan.
"While your current orders stay the same, the mission objective has changed. We need to get as much intelligence on this plan as possible. While we are confident that the attack isn't imminent we can't wait much beyond the next few days. I will give you the next two days to try to determine Osama Bin Laden's location, but after that we must use whatever means possible to stop this plan from occurring," said the Director.
"Understood sir, so what of the mistress?" said Morgan.
"She might be able to be turned, but we believe her value would be minimal and versus the risk of exposure we suggest to hold off on this," said the Director.
The call ended and Carina was looking at him inquisitively.
"Looks like our mission objectives have changed," said Morgan
"What because of this dirty bomb threat?" asked Carina.
"Well yes, accept the Director said based on the identities of some of the people we spotted yesterday, a dirty bomb would be best case scenario," said Morgan.
"What do you mean? Who was there?" asked Carina.
"One of the men was a Russian nuclear physicist and the other was involved in the Iranian nuclear program. The belief is that the group would be able to source weaponized plutonium or enriched uranium and maybe build a fission bomb," said Morgan.
"They think they are going to detonate an atomic bomb on US soil?" asked Carina wide eyed.
"Well yeah," said Morgan.
"Shit," responded Carina shaking her head not seeming to believe this was possible.
"So what are our orders?" asked Carina.
"Orders haven't changed, we are still to follow the target and report on his activities and any one he meets. But the objective isn't to find Osama Bin Laden; it is to find out as much as possible about the plans. If we locate Osama we will only be able to take him down if it doesn't compromise our new objective," said Morgan.
"Have I told you how beautiful you look today?" asked Morgan.
"Maybe, but I never get tired of hearing you say it," said Carina shyly.
"What has happened to the great Agent Hansen, she gone all soft?" asked Morgan.
"Only for you, and if you mention it to anyone else I will break every part of your body….well at least those not needed for other important duties," said Carina smiling.
"Ahhh, there is the Carina I know and love" said Morgan.
Even though it was something just said flippantly, the thought of Morgan possibly loving her, gave her goose bumps as well as a warm feeling. It was so strange for her; she had never felt that way before.
'What the hell, spies don't fall in love,' thought Carina.
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Chuck had carried Jenny into bed and had taken her clothes off, she was lying in the bed wearing only her panties and a smile.
'She must have had more to drink then I thought she had,' thought Chuck.
He had tried to put a t-shirt on her but she was mumbling something about not wanting it, he stripped down and slid in beside her holding her close. From the noises Jenny was making, Chuck could tell she was happy; he relaxed and quickly joined her in a peaceful sleep.
Chuck dreamed of a wedding day, Jenny and his wedding day, but Jenny was not Jenny she was called Sarah Walker. He knew that was the alias that she was currently using, but it still seemed strange. He seemed insanely happy, but the strangest thing was that Ellie was there and smiling, maybe it was his sub-conscious telling him that he thought Ellie would approve of the new life he so desperately wanted.
The next morning he woke up and was still disturbed by the dream from the night before. He couldn't explain it and he didn't want to discuss with Jenny because of the questions that it could involve. Something was telling him it was more then just a simple matter of Ellie approving his new life.
"Chuck I am sorry, I had a little too much to drink and I fell asleep," said Jenny.
"No it's ok," said Chuck.
"We will need to catch up again tonight," said Jenny smiling.
"You might be a little too …. tired tonight as well" said Chuck.
"I will make sure that any alcoholic side effects will not include tiredness," said Jenny winking.
"I think it's time for a shower," said Chuck.
"Chuck, I think I am still a little dizzy and have a bit of a headache too" said Jenny pouting.
Chuck just gave her one of his big Bartowski grins.
"You will not need to do anything my love, I will just be washing you and I will make sure nothing happens to you….. In fact let's have a bath instead," said Chuck.
Chuck went into the bathroom and started pouring a bath; he also threw in some salts and minerals to make the bath more soothing.
Jenny hopped in the bath first and Chuck got in behind her, Jenny in his arms was heavenly. They only had a few hours before they had to leave on the ride to the Hunter Valley; they were meeting up with the tour bus at the hotel they were staying in.
Chuck was gently washing all of her; she was letting him have complete control of her body.
The sensation of having Chucks fingers running all over her body was starting to drive her crazy and she knew that she couldn't last much longer.
"Chuck, do you have any idea what you are doing to me?" asked Jenny.
"Hopefully getting you clean," answered Chuck.
"Well maybe my skin will be clean but my mind is very dirty and If you keep that up Mr Bartowski we will not make the tour," said Jenny.
"Ok well maybe you should finish washing yourself then, and I will finish myself off too" said Chuck.
Jenny got up from between his legs and was on all fours giving him a predatory gleam as she slowly climbed back up to him this time facing him.
"Let me wash you, I just love running my hands over your chest," she said in a sexy tone.
When they were finally out of the bath, dressed and packed they threw the bag on the bike rack and set off for the ride to the Hunter Valley vineyards.
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The ride up was very pleasant once in the valley, the winding roads and the wonderful green landscapes stretching out in front of them were beautiful.
They just had enough time to get to the room and get changed out of their leathers to make it to the tour bus. They got on the bus and found their seats.
"So how did you like the ride?" asked Chuck.
"Amazing, but some drivers can be such morons," said Jenny.
"Yeah it's surprising how many drivers have absolutely no idea what is in front of them. People just don't expect a bike to be there so they just don't see it," said Chuck clearly frustrated.
"Don't they make you angry Chuck?" asked Jenny.
"Yeah they do, I have had some severe cases of road rage a few times and it was touch and go whether I was going to have to call the agency cleaners with a lot of explaining to do," said Chuck.
Chuck was still talking about driver stupidity when they arrived at the first winery.
They entered the tasting area and managed to get assigned their own Oenophile, they had chosen the wines they wanted to taste and with help had decided the best order to taste them in. They were taking their time and relaxing as they had plenty of time before the bus would move onto the next winery.
"Have you been here before Chuck?" asked Jenny.
"Yeah last time I was down here I called in," said Chuck.
"With another woman?" asked Jenny nervously.
"No with a partner, in my line of work it helps to be familiar with wines," said Chuck.
"So have you taken a significant other to a vineyard before?" asked Jenny.
"Jenny, I am not sure if you believe me, but no I haven't. You are the first serious relationship I have had, and the only one I have ever wanted to take on anything like this," said Chuck.
Chuck could see that the little bit of alcohol that Jenny had consumed was already giving her a glow, and she was getting more touchy feely and would not let a second go by without being able to feel him in some way. She had also taken the suggestive conversations up a notch.
"So Chuck, you ever done it on a bus?" asked Jenny.
"Done what?" asked Chuck.
Jenny bent over to Chuck's ear and whispered.
"The penis on the bus goes in and out, in and out, in and out," then let out a little giggle.
"Jenny, I think you have had enough to drink for a little while," said Chuck.
"Chuck! I promise I will not fall asleep, well not at least until we have done the deed over and over and over again," said Jenny giggling once more.
"Jenny, we still have several more wineries to visit," said Chuck.
"Yeah that means several more bus trips and opportunities for me to take advantage of you," said Jenny as she rubbed his crotch.
"Well from what I can feel down here you are in the mood too," said Jenny.
"Jenny whenever I am around you, it's hard to not be in the mood, especially when you look so darn gorgeous," said Chuck as he carefully removed Jenny's hand.
She could only respond with a smile.
All of the tour were on the bus and in their seats and ready for the next winery.
"You are upset with me aren't you?" asked Jenny with a sad face.
"Um … not really upset, but I would rather us not get arrested or thrown off the tour bus. It would ruin a really nice day," said Chuck.
"Ok I will behave, just know that every time I look at you I will be imagining doing all sorts of dirty things to you," said Jenny.
"Oh, so the same thing I do then?" said Chuck with a smile.
They arrived at the next winery and found several bottles that appealed to both of them. They bought one bottle to take back with them and organized to have two dozen shipped home, one was a Semillon and the other a Shiraz. They had purchased a nice Chardonnay to take back with them to the room.
Jenny mostly behaved herself for the rest of the day, only occasionally giving Chuck naughty looks and a few suggestive comments.
They found several other bottles that they liked and in total had seven dozen bottles being shipped home.
"Well I would say it's a good start for our wine cellar," said Jenny.
"Start? What do you mean?" asked Chuck.
"Well we have to start somewhere?" replied Jenny smiling.
"But we already have about four hundred bottles in the basement," said Chuck
"What basement?" asked Jenny confused.
"Haven't you found the basement yet?" asked Chuck.
"No I haven't, you will have to show me, when we get home," said Jenny.
"I would also like to turn an area of the basement into a gym," said Chuck.
"Um ok," replied Jenny.
They made it back to the resort and went to the room to prepare for dinner. Chuck had booked a table in the restaurant and Jenny was looking forward to it.
"Will we still be able to do these things in the future?" asked Jenny.
"Of course….well as long as you want to that is," said Chuck.
"Yes I want to, I just think this is amazing then I start thinking how can I be living like this. I only just realized that maybe we won't be able to" said Jenny.
"Jenny, the next twelve months or so we will probably need to not move around too much, but after that I want to show you the world. I have been to such amazing places for work, but have never just enjoyed them with someone, I would like that someone to be you," said Chuck with a hopeful smile.
Jenny kissed him and held him tight.
They were showered and dressed and made their way to the restaurant for dinner. Once they arrived they were shown to their table. Chuck pulled the chair out for Jenny, and then sat down himself while Jenny was giving him a shy smile. Once they were both settled he quickly looked over the wine list and chose a Semillon to start the meal.
"Jenny I know we have kind of talked about this already, and we said that we wouldn't really make any decisions on the future until it is all I know that it must seem impossible to separate being together and us, but.." said Chuck.
'Oh no, he is going to tell me he doesn't want to be with me, I can't listen to this, no not now when everything seems so perfect,' thought Jenny as the tears started to pool in her eyes.
Chuck could see that Jenny was getting emotional but he had to press on. If he didn't say this now, he doesn't know when he would be able to.
"Jenny, I have fallen for you in a big way, being with you is the most right feeling I have ever had my entire life, even before the events of ten years ago. But I need to know how you feel, I need to know if it's mutual or if you are with me because of some guilt or you feel you owe me something. If you owe me anything it is just for you to be happy. If you think about how you really feel and what I have done, do you think you could still be happy with me in lets say twelve months?" asked Chuck.
Jenny was confused, it sounded like maybe he was talking about a commitment, but then he brings up twelve months.
"Chuck is that what you see for this relationship, that we have maybe twelve months?" asked Jenny.
"No, Jenny I am not very good at this, but I need to know that if you choose to be with me that you are doing it because you wanted it, not because you think you should. If you don't want a relationship, I will not desert you. I will still be here for you to protect you. I don't want you thinking we have to have a relationship so you are safe or for some sense of owing me something," said Chuck.
"Chuck where do you want this relationship to go?" asked Jenny.
"Jenny, you can't ask me that without answering my question, you have to tell me if you choose to be here with me that it will be because that is what you want?" asked Chuck.
"Chuck you owe me nothing, but I promise my decisions will be based on what I want and not worrying about your own feelings," said Jenny.
Jenny closed her eyes. "So are we going to get back on with dinner or still carryon with this silly conversation," said Jenny.
When she opened her eyes she saw Chuck on one knee, holding an open ring box with a beautiful sparkling diamond ring.
Her hands went immediately to her mouth as her breath hitched and it seemed that the whole world around her just disappeared, the tears started again and started flowing down her cheeks.
"Whatever name you are going by, you are my soul mate and I would like to ask my soul mate a question. Will you do me the honor of being my wife, so we can share many years of happiness together and many nights just like this?" asked Chuck nervously.
Jenny looked into his eyes and for the first time she saw something she hadn't seen before, fear. It was then the Jenny realized that he had opened his heart to her, wanting to be with her but her happiness was more important to him then his own.
Jenny had still not said anything and Chuck was getting increasingly more uncomfortable, Jenny saw his eyes drop and sadness came across his face, she knew she had to act fast.
She took her hands away from her face revealing the biggest smile that anyone had ever seen and took both hands on either side of Chuck's face and raised his face so she could look back into his eyes.
"Chuck, nothing in this whole universe could make me as happy as being your wife. Yes Chuck oh yes, I will marry you and I am flabbergasted that you could think it was something I didn't want," said Jenny.
A big smile grew on Chuck's face and he closed the gap to Jenny's as he pressed his lips to hers. It quickly became a sensuous, warm and fulfilling kiss.
"So are you going to put the ring on my finger future husband?" said Jenny with a huge smile and glassy eyes.
Chuck removed the cover ring and put her engagement ring on her finger and took her in an embrace.
He eventually pulled back so he could look her into her eyes.
"Jenny, I don't think you understand what you mean to me, you have saved me in the most complete way possible," said Chuck.
Jenny felt so loved, she could not explain the warm feeling that were coursing through her, she never thought this would ever happen to her. Yes she hoped, but it had finally come true. The feeling is so much better then she could have ever imagined.
Jenny was looking at the ring, it had a three stone setting with a large white diamond in the center and two smaller pink diamonds, one either side. Jenny couldn't believe how it sparkled with the lights and candles of the restaurant. It was the most beautiful ring she had ever seen. She originally thought the cover ring was great and was sad that she would not have something as beautiful, but this was amazing. All because of the one man that she has loved for what had seemed like forever.
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Carina and Morgan were now following their target again and had expected that maybe today he would lead them to Osama Bin Laden. However that was no longer the mission objective, the objective had changed and keeping America safe from a possible atomic bomb being detonated on home soil became the priority.
They had followed him out to the mountains and were wondering how far they would end up.
"Morgan, what's the plan when we find Osama Bin Laden?" asked Carina.
"Well ideally it would be good to get some intelligence on the attack, but I guess we will need to inform the Director. Hopefully we can get some images of other people involved, that may assist with intelligence gathering," said Morgan.
They had gotten to where the signal had been for some time and setup surveillance of the structure.
They had been watching for about an hour when through a window Morgan caught sight of a person.
"Carina take look at this, I saw a person through the window it maybe interesting," said Morgan.
Morgan displayed a playback of the video to both Carina and himself and paused at the relevant frame.
"Oh shit is that….?" said Carina.
"Let me start the facial recognition using our local database," said Morgan
"It's a positive, we have found Osama Bin Laden," said Morgan.
"We need to contact the Director," said Carina.
Morgan got his phone and called the Director.
"Director we have a positive ID on the primary target," said Morgan.
"Hold, I am just finalizing the location," said the Director.
"Yes we have also had contact from someone at that location so that confirms, the contact is offering intelligence on the planned attack on the US Soil. However she wants certain guarantees," said the Director.
"Oh, ah that's good, so what are the conditions, and what is our assignment?" asked Morgan.
"Conditions are that we get her and her children out of Pakistan and safely settled in the US. At the moment I want you just to continue surveillance, I have someone that will take over surveillance of the initial target, so you can stay on the original primary target and possible asset. I will be bringing Carmichael into play," said the Director.
"So to confirm, we stay on surveillance here and another team will follow the GPS bug we have installed," said Morgan.
"Correct Morgan, I suggest you will be in position for at least forty eight hours, so suggest you set up a hide," said the Director.
"Understood and will keep you updated," replied Morgan.
He ended the call with the director.
"Ok Morgan, what is our plan?" asked Carina
"Well, looks like we have a potential asset inside the residence. She can provide information about the attack in exchange for safe passage and settlement in the US for her and her children," said Morgan.
"So we finally find a positive location on OBL and we get someone offering themselves up from the same location," said Carina.
"You think it's a setup?" asked Morgan.
"Well how sure is the Director on the woman's intentions?" asked Carina.
"He seemed convinced, the conditions she has requested are completely understandable, given the unique circumstances" said Morgan.
"What unique circumstances?" asked Carina.
"He didn't say, it sounded somewhat personal with the Director, as if he knew her," said Morgan.
"Ok well at nightfall I will dump all the equipment into a hide and then I will take the car away, and hoof it back," said Morgan.
"Sounds like a plan, how about that rock and bushes over there, it should give us a clean view of the residence as well as anyone coming or going?" asked Carina.
"Agreed, we will likely have to be in position for 48 hours, so I hope you are prepared to rough it" said Morgan.
"Morgan, if I start to smell is it going to change your opinion of me?" asked Carina.
"Not at all, but I might suggest that we have a shower before we do anything non mission related," said Morgan.
"Deal," said Carina.
"We have some Imodium to help with the other problem," said Morgan.
"Oh you say the most romantic things Morgan, you sure know how to treat a girl," said Carina.
"Well I do try," responded Morgan with a cheeky smile.
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Chuck and Jenny enjoyed their romantic meal, the restaurant also had a string quartet playing that provided just the right atmosphere.
After dinner they went back to the room and Chuck started the open fire, once the fire was going they lay down on the rug, in front of the fire and enjoyed each others company. They started talking about all the things they would like to do in their future together.
"Jenny, I want you to have the life that you deserve. I want you to enjoy it and not have any regrets," said Chuck.
"Chuck as long as I have you, I will have everything I need," said Jenny.
Chuck just gave her a big smile and Jenny had no option but to return it, his smile was infectious, just looking at the smile and into his warm eyes made everything else just drift away, it was almost like a dream, a fantasy.
Chuck put his hand behind her head as he went in for a kiss, he engulfed her lips and they each showed the hunger that they had for each other.
Jenny could not believe how he made her feel each time he kissed her, it was like feelings of euphoria flowed in from the kiss filling her body and soul.
Chuck started kissing her neck and then moved down to her shoulders, he removed the spaghetti strap from the dress she was wearing, things quickly escalated. Jenny's hands quickly found Chucks belt and button and both Chuck and Jenny were in there underwear enjoying the feel of each others bare skin against each other.
"Jenny, if we go much further we will not make it to the bed, perfectly fine for me, but not sure about you," said Chuck while attempting to regain his breath.
"Not stopping," was all that Jenny could say before her hunger overtook her and had to taste Chuck's mouth once again.
Quite some time later they were collapsed but still in each others arms resting in front of the glowing embers of the last logs that Chuck had put on the fire.
They each had the most contented smile on their faces as they went off to sleep completely lost in the union. It was impossible to see where each of them stopped and the other started it was like they created a new being comprised of the best parts of the two of them.
Chuck awoke with Jenny in his arms, he picked her up and took her to bed, they quickly returned back to the favorite position where they once again melded into one.
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Early the next morning they were awoken by Chuck's phone ringing.
"Director, what is the status?" asked Chuck.
"Agent Carmichael, we have located the target, but we have intelligence reporting a planned detonation of a nuclear device on US soil. This appears to be confirmed by the team on the ground and a potential asset. Your new objective will be to extract this asset and expire the target as a secondary objective. Do you understand?" said the Director.
"Sir why am I going in for an extraction, you know that I agreed on the target for my last assignment, is this to string me along?" said Chuck clearly annoyed.
"Chuck, you need to trust me on this. I am not talking as the Director but as your uncle. If you don't take this mission and something happens. Well I am worried what it would do to you. I can't tell you anymore at the moment, just know that when you are aware of all the details you will understand," he said.
Chuck was trying to understand what this could mean, the Director hadn't said things like that before. He had never pulled out the family card the whole time he was at the agency?
"Ok sir I understand, so when does this all need to happen?" asked Chuck.
"I would like you on the ground in 48 hours, Morgan and Carina have the site under surveillance and I don't want them there much more then the 48 hours," he said.
"I understand," said Chuck.
He disconnected the call and Jenny was looking at him concerned.
"Is everything alright Chuck?" asked Jenny.
"Yeah, well the timetable has been moved up for my last mission, to within 48 hours," said Chuck sadly.
"That means I will probably have to head out early tomorrow morning at the latest," said Chuck.
"Well I still get to spend the whole day with my fiancé, so I am going to make the most of it," said Jenny.
"I love you," said Chuck.
She just stared into his eyes.
"Last night was amazing, I didn't think anything could beat the night on the yacht, our first time. But last night in front of the fire….well lets just say the hottest part had nothing to do with the open fire," said Jenny.
"Well how about we get the day started off right" he said as he pulled her back on top of him and started kissing her sensually.
"Hey, what time do we need to check out?" asked Jenny as she pulled back from his mouth.
"I organized for a late checkout, say two PM," said Chuck.
"Hmmm well we better get started then," said Jenny with a big smile.
"Well I think we will have to stop for breakfast, but I think breakfast in bed sounds like a good idea" said Chuck.
"I don't know about you Chuck, but my breakfast is already in the bed" she said as she disappeared beneath the covers.
"Just don't think I am giving you lip service, because my heart is definitely in this," she said as Chuck started his journey to heaven.
A/N: Please review, hopefully the next update will not take as long.