A/N: First of all I apologize once again for the delay in updates. Work still won't give me a break to let me do what I love.

I also wanted to thank everyone for their reviews. It really gives me the inspiration to continue.

For those interested, my plan with this story is to take it all the way through to the end of Season 3. Mostly to right the wrongs I felt the writers did to us in that Season. I have already written beta chapters up to about a third of Season 3 so this story will continue on for a while. Hopefully that is good news to everyone, if not; it was nice having you aboard while it lasted.

This Chapter deals with the time frame of Chuck vs. Broken Heart but picks up the morning after the last Chapter.

Thanks for Gladius on his suggestions for this chapter.

I don't own Chuck or anything in this story for that matter.

Chapter 13 - What Once Was Lost

Sarah just lay in bed, completely nude, and snuggled up in the arms of the man that meant everything to her. She had not stopped smiling after their night of… Could she really even come up with a sufficient word that described their incredible night of making love? She had some pretty high expectations after all; she had only been fantasizing about this night for the past five years. She giggled to herself thinking back to before she had ever officially met Chuck.

Bryce talked about him all the time. Telling her stories about what he and Chuck would do in college and what an amazing friend he was. Sarah actually thought Chuck was just someone Bryce was making up, "The Dream Guy" that he was trying to set her up with. Well that dream came true almost two years ago when she had a handsome nerd working at the Buy More fix her phone.

Sarah could honestly say she fell for Chuck Bartowski long before she met him. That was one reason why she would get so frustrated that Chuck kept questioning her desire to be with him. In a way it was such a contradiction because she should really be the one questioning his choice. Sarah knew if somehow Chuck could see inside her, he would know there would never be anything to question.

Sarah thought about last night and couldn't help but smile. She had built up quite the fantasy of what it would be like to finally officially be with Chuck. Well, fantasies really were not supposed to be topped were they? Well hers was topped a hundredfold. Chuck was incredible last night and she knew, as if this was even a concern, that there was no going back to the way it was. Not after last night.

Sarah just could not help it as she slid herself up towards Chuck's neck and started gently kissing the side of his neck. "Chuck, wake up."

"No… Dreaming… Sarah… naked…." Chuck was mumbling in his sleep.

Sarah just smiled hearing him. She was going to make sure he had the best dream of his life. She crawled on top of him and whispered in his ear. "Chuck, this is not a dream."

{* * *}

Chuck was still smiling as he got out of the shower with Sarah. "You know Sarah; I think my mouth actually hurts from smiling so much." Chuck was opening his mouth wide trying to stretch.

"Chuck, I'm not sure your mouth is sore from just smiling." Sarah was drying off her hair as she gave him another kiss. She wrapped her towel securely around her head and then started brushing her teeth.

Chuck could only stand and stare at the most beautiful sight he had ever seen. "Well, one good thing about us finally being together is we'll be able to save on laundry."

It took her a second, but Sarah caught on as she nudged Chuck. "See just another reason for us to be together."

Chuck laughed. "Doing our part for global warming you know." Chuck realized the minute he said it that there were so many ways that statement could go. Apparently Sarah was done talking as she climbed back in his arms again.

{* * *}

{Later that morning at the Buy More}

Chuck was sitting at the nerd herd desk completely ignoring anything and everyone. His mind was on last night and he just couldn't get the big old goofy grin off his face. Lester and Jeff tried their best to irritate him as they always did, but nothing was darkening his mood today. He could be struck by lightning and it wouldn't matter. Last night with Sarah was indescribable and it took every once of will power to not go over there to see her right now. She had already text him twice thanking him for last night and telling him she couldn't wait to see him for lunch.

Chuck looked to his watch. Still got an hour left. To Chuck, it actually felt like time had reversed or he was in a dimension where time actually slowed down. That was the only explanation for why it was taking so long to get to lunch time.

His phone buzzed to break him out of his musing. He looked down and it was Sarah. He smiled as he quickly checked the message.

Need you in Castle now!

SW

In one way, Chuck was disappointed because now they wouldn't have alone time. But on the other hand, they could be going on a mission together which in their current relationship could be a blast. He looked up to see Casey looking at his phone. The big guy was shaking his head like he was disgusted about something. He looked to Chuck and Chuck gave him the "Are we going?" look. Casey just shook his head no and motioned for Chuck to get a move on.

Oh no, Chuck thought. This isn't going to be good.

. . .

Chuck quickly made his way down the steps and through the halls of Castle. For whatever reason it was eerily quiet as Chuck made his way to the conference room.

Once at the conference area, he was surprised to find no one there. He thought for sure Sarah would be here but maybe she felt the same as Casey and this was supposed to be him only. He sat down at the table expecting at any moment the monitor to come on.

It was moments later his phone buzzed again. He reached in his pocket to see who it was and sure enough it was a text from Sarah:

CB

Need light bulb from supply closet. Bring to Orange Orange.

SW

p.s.

Hurry

Chuck just stared at the message. Apparently he had been reduced to maintenance boy for the Orange Orange. Not exactly the national emergency he was expecting. Either way, it would be nice to see Sarah so he quickly got out of his chair and headed to the closet.

He reached for the handle and opened the door where he was literally launched into the supply closet by a very anxious CIA spy.

"I missed you." Was all that was said as Sarah attacked him with a desire built up by the last time the two were in this exact location.

Chuck's eyes shot wide open as Sarah's mouth crashed into his. He almost screamed like a little girl at the surprise of being pulled into the supply closet but never had a chance as his mouth was quickly being utilized for more important uses.

Sarah quickly had him pinned against the door as she was all over him. "Chuck, I want you now."

Chuck could see the desire in her eyes and he could only imagine it was matched by his own. He had long ago fantasized about what it would be like making love to Sarah in her Orange Orange outfit. Okay, the Wienerlicious one was still at the top of the list but maybe that would be for a different time. For now, his mind could only think about the beautiful blonde in front of him.

. . .

Twenty minutes later, Chuck was sitting against the door with his head leaning backward against it. He was barely able to regain his normal pattern of breathing as a slight sweat broke across his brow. He was still naked and he held in his arms a very naked leggy Valkrie that was sitting in his lap, with her head leaning against his neck. Life was good.

"So how much do you think it will cost the government to repair that shelf?"

Sarah slapped Chuck's chest as she looked up and kissed his neck.

"What? Just saying, might want to get in better shape if were going to be doing the things were doing?"

"Oh you just think you're so funny don't you?" Sarah was smirking at him.

"What can I say? Us nerds have a rep to protect." Chuck was giving Sarah the eyebrow dance.

"Whatever. Now let's get dressed, I'm hungry and I want to eat." Sarah paused as she gave Chuck a dirty look.

Chuck was just shaking his head, giving Sarah the innocent look. "I wasn't going to make a comment, I swear."

Sarah just smiled as she grabbed his cheeks. "You are so damn cute you know that?" She then kissed him hard on his protruding lips.

"Cute? Golly gee what am I a little boy." Chuck faked hurt.

"Oh trust me Chuck…" Sarah reached down between Chuck's legs. "You are not a little boy."

With a squeak in his voice, Chuck replied "Point taken."

{* * *}

Okay when Chuck assumed Sarah wanted to go grab a bite to eat, the exact last place he would have thought the location would be is Lou's Deli. Chuck was a smart man. Okay smart was an understatement, even so, it did not take a brain surgeon to figure out putting Sarah Walker in the same room with someone Chuck has kissed, was just a recipe for destruction. Not to mention the fact Sarah seemed way to comfortable coming here.

Chuck leaned closed to Sarah as they made there way through the door. "Sarah, are you sure about this? I mean I haven't been here since, well since you know."

Sarah was all smiles as she turned to Chuck. "It's okay Chuck. Besides I really love a particular sandwich they sell here."

Oh man, please let this turn out okay, please. Chuck repeated over and over in his head. What happened next almost caused him to question his state of consciousness. Sarah Walker actually waved a friendly hand and a hearty hello to Lou who was standing behind the deli. What was even more surprising was Lou returned the wave and came around to meet them, giving a Sarah a hug.

Lou shook Chuck's hand, giving a weary eye at Sarah who nodded in approval. "Why don't you guys have a seat? Sarah, I assume you want your favorite."

Sarah just smiled at the complete look of confusion on Chuck's face. "Yep, but this time, make it two Chucks." She winked at Chuck.

Chuck remained relatively quiet as he and Sarah were led to a table in the far corner where Lou had them sit. There were some friendly greetings and Lou and Sarah were just talking as if there wasn't a care in the world. Chuck could not believe what was happening. He pinched himself to make sure he was not in an induced dream state. Nope, still awake. He then checked his iPhone to make sure the compass still pointed magnetic north. Yep, same planet. Well this is just odd, Chuck thought to himself.

After what seemed to be an hour long friendly conversation, Lou left to go make the infamous Chuck sandwiches which meant now was the time for Chuck to find out what the hell was going on. "Uh Sarah. Care to let me in on what it going on?"

Sarah just gave an innocent look. She really did not want to tell Chuck how Lou and her had come to an understanding recently. Sarah had been keeping surveillance on Lou, strictly for protection purposes of the asset. Anyway, she knew that Lou had been dating a guy for the past year, and recently got engaged. Of course just to be safe, Sarah had done numerous background checks and an extensive vetting process to make sure this fellow was a good fit for Lou. Sure enough, everything came back perfect and so she knew that Lou would not be a problem anymore.

Matter of fact, to initiate one of her mission objectives, she knew she would need to bring in more recruits. Not to mention for a tiny girl, Lou definitely had a strength about her. Sarah respected that and decided to try a different approach to her normal desire to beat the snot out of anyone trying to get close to Chuck. She decided to befriend the little deli girl. After all, another set of eyes would never hurt. So after covertly slipping Lou some truth serum and then asking about her feelings for Chuck, it was clear that Lou's heart belonged to her fiance and no one else. "Well Chuck, I just really enjoy eating the Chuck so I figured what would it hurt to talk with Lou and get her to bring the Chuck back? We kind of hit it off and she is actually a pretty sweet girl once you get to know her."

Chuck just sat there mouth agape. "Sarah, what is my favorite ice cream?"

Sarah was confused. "Hagan Das Mint Chocolate chip of course. Why'd you ask?"

"Just making sure you're the real Sarah, that's all. Ouch, that hurt." Chuck was rubbing his arm where Sarah just slugged him. Yeah, this was his Sarah alright. It was then Sarah's phone rang.

"Damn it." Sarah looked to see it was Beckman.

Chuck reached his hand over to place it gently on Sarah's arm. "What is it?"

"I need to run back to Castle real quick to send our status report in." Sarah looked at Chuck as she was debating the severity of the situation if she left Chuck here. She figured it wouldn't hurt as it should only take five minutes to send the reports. "You stay here, it should only take me five minutes to send the reports and then I'll be back." She stood and kissed him goodbye.

"You sure you don't want me to come with you? We can just grab the sandwiches later." Chuck really did not know what he should do.

"Chuck it's only five minutes. Just stay here and I'll be right back." Then she was gone.

Sure. Five minutes he thought as Sarah left the deli. I mean really what could go wrong in…

"Chuck Bartowski? Is that my favorite Buy More service boy?"

And it's official, somebody upstairs really, really hates Chuck as he stared at the one woman that was the epitome of an arrogant stuck up rich little brat. Her long curly red hair, liposuctioned ass, over-sized surgically enhanced breasts, her over inflated botoxed lips, yeah she was a walking advertisement for plastic surgeons everywhere. Brenda Fulland, the ruling queen bitch of the Buy More service call warning list.

There was no one in the world that loved themselves more than Brenda. She knew she was the absolute most gorgeous woman to walk the earth. It was her philosophy that men were sent to this earth to serve her and her alone. That is why this one particular man child from the Buy More was an enigma to her. Every other service call she had placed, the men were more than happy to do anything she wanted. But no, not one Charles Bartowski. Oh that was so about to change.

Chuck really wanted to run for it and if not for the limited space in Lou's deli, he might have just made it. He tried to ignore the anomaly but it was no use as Brenda made her way straight for him.

"Well hello there tall dark and geeky. What are you going to do for me today?" Brenda sat right in the seat formerly occupied by the world's deadliest spy.

Chuck cringed as she sat down. "Brenda, it is really not a good idea for you to be sitting there. That's my girlfriend's seat."

Brenda let out a bellowing laugh. "Girlfriend? Girlfriend? Wow you are really funny Chucky." She shook her head, making sure her long red curls bounced around just like her breasts.

Chuck was about to respond when Lou quickly approached. "Miss, you really do not want to sit there. Trust me." Lou tried to lead her away but Brenda would have nothing to do with it.

"I think I will be fine right here shorty. Now go make me a salami on rye." Brenda just waved Lou off like she was not even a fly on the wall.

"Listen to me miss. I am telling you. Move your ass!" Lou was not playing around anymore. She was not besties with Sarah Walker but the two had come to an agreement, a pact so to speak. And she would be damned if she were going to back out now.

Brenda just smiled and raised a hand in Lou's face. "So Chuck. What imaginary girlfriend have you dreamed up this time? I mean really, who would ever fall for a geek like you."

"Actually he prefers nerd." Sarah stated as she walked past Lou, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder letting her know that she would take it from here. Lou gave her a look like, 'you sure?' Sarah just nodded.

"Hey honey." Chuck waved to Sarah as the tall leggy blond walked over and sat in his lap straddling him. She then proceeded to kiss him with such passion that Chuck forgot completely where he was. His aversion to PDA was definitely thrown out the window as he and Sarah were in such a heated make out that they completely ignored the hoots and hollers coming from the crowd.

Brenda just sat there, mouth agape, not really able to say anything.

Minutes later Sarah decided to ease up a bit on Chuck. "So sweetie, who is your friend here?" Sarah was staring daggers at the fake red head, as she turned sideways to sit in Chuck's lap.

Chuck really was having a hard time forming a coherent thought let alone able to speak clearly.

Brenda had enough. She had never been more humiliated in her life. "So you work at the Orange Orange huh Blondie? Must be quite the career choice. I'm sure your parents are very proud. "

Chuck finally regained his composure as he noticed Sarah reaching around for her blade. He quickly grabbed her hand, squeezing gently. She looked at him to see him shaking his head. "It's not worth it." He whispered to her.

"Miss Fulland, this is my girlfriend Sarah Walker. Sarah Walker, meet Miss Fulland, a regular on the Buy More repair list."

"Oh so you're the one the guys always talk about." Sarah just gave her a wicked smile. "Business on the streets kind of slow?"

"Excuse me Bitch?" Brenda was beyond pissed as she glared at Sarah. "Well your man didn't complain when he serviced me over and over." Brenda practically spit at Sarah.

Even though Chuck knew that was a lie, there was a fifty-fifty chance if Sarah believed it that he might not make it out of here alive.

"Trust me bitch. Chuck would never settle for the dung heap. You couldn't stand a chance with my boyfriend."

Okay now that surprised Chuck as he smiled at Sarah.

"Oh yeah you blonde whore. You know, we will see who gets Chuck. Matter a fact, I think I am going to be Chuck's new girlfriend from…"

Brenda never finished her sentence as Sarah jumped up, grab the red head by the hair and slammed her face into the table. A loud crack was heard as Brenda's fake nose started bleeding.

Everyone in the deli was staring mouth's wide open at what just happened. Brenda quickly ran out the deli screaming as she held her nose.

"Anybody else want to be Chuck's girlfriend?" Sarah stood defiantly staring at each one of the patrons in the deli. They each quickly shook their heads no and went back to minding their own business.

Lou came around and gave a high five to Sarah who responded in kind. Both women sharing a smile. "The Chuck is on me."

Sarah glared at Lou who was now raising her hand in surrender.

"No no. I meant the sandwich is on me. Ain't no way I pissing you off Sarah." Lou then handed the two their sandwiches and quickly went back around.

Chuck just sat back in pride looking at his extremely sexy girlfriend. Man something about jealous Sarah just turned him on. "You know Sarah, that lady was lying about those service calls. I never once even came close…"

"I know Chuck." Sarah just waved him off like no big deal as she sat down to eat her Chuck. "I followed you on all service calls anyway so I know you never did anything inappropriate."

Chuck gave her a sideways glance. "Well that's both disturbing and exciting all at the same time." Chuck then turned to eating his sandwich. "You know I don't think Brenda will be making any service requests any time soon. Poor Jeff and Lester."

Sarah practically spit out her food as she couldn't contain her laughter.

Seeing he had Sarah in one of her moods, Chuck decided to continue the assault. "So. How do you like the taste of the Chuck in your mouth?" Chuck asked.

Sarah stopped mid chew. Oh was he going to get it. "Best tasting meat I ever had."

Chuck never thought watching someone eat a sandwich could be so sexy, but as usual, Sarah Walker had a way about her. "So do you prefer the six inch Chuck, or the foot long?"

This time Sarah couldn't stop herself as she began choking on her Chuck. Her nerd was definitely going to be the death of her.

{* * *}

{Later that Evening. Sarah's Hotel}

Chuck and Sarah just got back from their run and were finishing up showering. They had already ordered some take out and Chuck was of course playing his Tron game and having the time of his life. He was finishing up the light cycle tournament when he noticed Sarah finished dressing.

He turned to her and asked her to sit with him on the bed. Of course she decided to sit on his lap but Chuck didn't mind that at all.

"What's wrong Chuck?" Sarah could see that something was bothering him. He barely talked on the run and they didn't even take their shower together which was something she was quite disappointed about.

"Well… It's a couple things actually." Chuck instinctively began rubbing her back. "It's my Dad Sarah. I promised Ellie that I'd get him to the wedding and I have had no luck finding him, not even with my program. And the sad thing is, with everything else going on recently, I just don't feel I have given it the effort that I should. I mean Ellie deserves more than that, you know." Chuck looked down, a hint of sadness overtaking him.

Sarah could see how this was affecting Chuck. In a way she felt bad because she knew Chuck had put the search on the back burner in reality for her. She also knew what it was like to miss your dad, although she had the benefit of the realization that her dad would never be there when she needed him. That was the way he always was. Chuck's father on the other hand had changed after his wife left. This was what probably hurt Chuck the most. It was at that moment that she swore to herself that she would do whatever it took to find Chuck's dad for him. He deserved it. Matter of fact, as soon as they were done she would make a call to Casey.

"Chuck I promise you we'll find him. I know Casey will want to help too so you can guarantee that if your dad's out there, we'll find him."

Chuck kissed her at hearing this. It felt like such a burden was lifted to know that she would willingly help him. Then again he knew she would but it was just really reassuring to hear it.

After their tender kiss, Sarah leaned back again. "You said there were a couple things Chuck. What is the other?"

Chuck prayed he would not screw up on this, but he needed to at least let her know. "Now please don't get mad Sarah because I swear to you that I don't mean to upset you." Chuck paused as he felt Sarah shift in his lap. Oh crap please say this the right way he thought to himself. "Sarah, I don't want to be a burden to you."

Sarah looked at him like he was out of his mind.

"Wait, just let me finish okay." Chuck was pleading with her to calm down, praying that the punching would not start.

Sarah gave him the look like he better be careful where he goes next.

"It's just… Sarah you're a spy, and a damn good one. The best. So I know you have always had to keep a lot of stuff… well you had to keep secrets, keep your own personal space. I don't want you to lose that. I don't want you to ever feel like you have to give up the things you hold sacred to yourself just to make me happy. I also don't want you to think that you can never have your personal space." Chuck swallowed deeply as he saw the anger building in Sarah. Okay, he was hoping maybe for a different reaction. "While I love spending every second of every day with you. I understand if you'd like your own space…"

"Chuck that's enough. Just stop it please." Sarah stood up not too happy with the current change of conversation. One minute they're talking about finding his dad and now her nerd has gone off the reservation once again. "Chuck, don't you get it? Can't you use that big old brain of yours to figure things out?"

"Sarah, I just want you to be happy. Why are you getting upset about this? I thought if anything it would make you feel more at ease." Chuck wasn't understanding at all why Sarah was reacting like this.

Sarah raised her hands in the air, this was starting to get ridiculous. "Chuck for the last ten years and pretty much my entire life, I have been alone. I have kept secrets, I have built up walls not allowing anyone in. I am sick of it. I am sick of being the so called 'Enforcer'. When I am with you Chuck, I don't feel those things. I don't feel like I need secrets. I don't feel I need walls built up. And guess what Chuck. I LOVE IT! I love being with you, I love waking up in your arms. I love working out with you, going on missions with you, I love having sex with you, I love just sitting mindlessly in front of video games for hours on end because I am with you." Sarah knelt down in front of Chuck, resting her hands on his knees. "I have had a lifetime of being alone. I am done with that. You're my new life Chuck and I will be damned if I spend any part of it without you. Do you understand?"

If Chuck was not living in this moment, he would have never thought it possible for super spy Sarah Walker to open up like that to him. Whether it made sense or not, Chuck truly believed what Sarah was saying was the truth. And that made him the happiest man in the world. "I'm sorry Sarah. I just don't want to lose what we have and I want you to know I am willing to do whatever it takes."

There really were not any more words needed at this point as Sarah leaned up to kiss him and hold him as tight as she could.

{* * *}

It was the next morning and Sarah was already up waiting to hear from Casey. After Chuck had gone to sleep, she called Casey and they both had been working through the night trying to find information on Chuck's father. She was preparing some coffee when Sarah's phone rang, to the sound of Star Wars' Imperial March. She smiled as she could not believe she let Chuck program her phone.

"Walker secure."

"Casey secure."

"Tell me you got something Casey?"

"We found him, and you won't believe where the intel came from."

Sarah shook her head hearing the news. She quickly disconnected the phone after getting the address. She couldn't wait any longer. She had to go wake Chuck.

. . .

Chuck and Sarah were sitting on the bed. Sarah was nestled securely in Chuck's arms. "Chuck, I want you to know that there are a lot of people that care about you. Some you might not expect."

"What do you mean Sarah? What's going on?" Chuck made sure to look in her eyes. He could see that this was important.

"Well I told you Casey and I would help find your father. Well after some searching, a certain high ranking official in the NSA provided us with some major intel that allowed Casey and I to actually find where your dad is living now."

Chuck was beyond shocked. "Are you serious Sarah? Please tell me you're serious." Chuck could not hide his excitement at the thought of giving this gift to Ellie.

Sarah kissed him, "Yes Chuck I'm serious. And guess who helped us."

Chuck thought for a second. No way. It couldn't be. "There is no way. How in the world did you get her to help?"

"Chuck, apparently you made quite the impression on General Beckman. If it wasn't for her help, we may not have ever found your dad in time."

Chuck just sat there shaking his head. A few weeks ago, General Beckman was his archenemy. Now, after just a few executions of his plan, she could be responsible for something that meant so much to Chuck and Ellie. Had he really gotten through to the General?

"So I was thinking. Do you want to take a road trip?" Sarah was smiling as she brushed back some of Chuck's curls.

"You know I do."

{* * *}

Chuck and Sarah arrived at the site of a lone trailer parked in the middle of nowhere. They were both standing outside the door, Chuck just not yet wanting to knock. He turned to Sarah who looked so beautiful in the windy mountain air. "What if there's a good reason he never wanted to be found? I mean maybe he doesn't ever want to see his kids again."

Sarah reached over to run her fingers through his hair. She pulled him close seeing the emotion in his eyes. "Chuck, this is your father. I know he'll want to see you." She then kissed him, holding on to him tightly.

"Thank you so much for being there for me. I couldn't do this without you Sarah." Chuck saw the caring in her eyes. She gave him the strength he needed as he knocked on the trailer door.

The couple stood for what felt like hours. Sarah was nestled underneath his arm with her arm wrapped tightly around him. Just when they thought no one was home, the door opened.

Chuck squeezed Sarah tightly as he saw who stood at the door. "Dad… uh Mom?"