A/N: First of all, I will warn you, the ending will be a very strong T if not M so read with caution. I will also warn you that this chapter will get deep. This story won an award, and it's about to earn it.

Also, something I find interesting is this Out Of Character phenomenon. Even I think it sometimes but what is it really? When I wrote Leather Clad, someone pm'd me or reviewed saying Sarah is not an assassin. She would never act like that. Well ask the people of Thailand how that's working, wasn't like she was selling girl scout cookies over there?

I will agree up to Chuck vs. The Honeymooners, Sarah was, well she was different. But the minute we saw her in the cabin with Chuck or acting like the drunk wife from Texas, she became OOC or did she? Maybe that was how she would always act around Chuck if they were together.

Even the episode with Sarah and Morgan and she is playing with Han and Chewie, that was a little OOC. Her and Chuck talking about their wedding during a mission, a little OOC from the first few episodes when she wouldn't even spiderman kiss Chuck. How about holding hands in the elevator on the way down to turn in Momma B. to Volkhoff? And something as simple as the way she acted when they were practicing their wedding vows. Her saying "Talkie", did that seem OOC? Anyway, what I'm trying to say is what really is OOC? I think Sarah summed it up best when she said the following (i'm replacing the word she used):

"I'm out of character when I'm not with Chuck and I don't like it." So what is she with Chuck? That's what true friendship has been about from the beginning. Exploring what could have been from the beginning and if certain events changed.

Thanks to my beta who is going to be a little bit surprised because I changed up the ending.

I don't own Chuck but I do own the song "From this Moment" by Shania Twain. That song is what inspired this Chapter.

Chapter 26 – From This Moment On

The new Team Intersect were all sitting around the conference table while Beckman was informing them of a Ring mission that Sheryl would be in charge of.

Sarah was sitting protectively close to Chuck as Sheryl sat on the other side of the table paying close attention to what the General was saying.

"So Team, since this is a Ring mission, Sheryl will be in charge of the mission details. Sheryl would you like to explain the mission objectives." Beckman had a more than usual disgusted look on her face.

Sheryl just smiled as she sat up straighter, making sure to turn to Chuck. She was wearing a very tight blue blouse with little white buttons that looked as if they were about to pop open… at least the few that were still buttoned. "We have legitimate Intel that a Ring operative carrying a highly classified code key is in France at this time." Sheryl's smile seemed to grow bigger as she looked at Sarah. "I have determined, after meeting with Agent Shaw, who by the way has regained some motor functions; that Chuck will need to fly to France to retrieve this code key."

Chuck could not believe his fortune as he put his hand under the table to squeeze Sarah's. He always wanted to go to France and now he would be able to finally see the Eiffel Tower with Sarah. It is something he has dreamed about for quite a while. He could barely contain his excitement as he felt the warm touch of Sarah. "So when will the team be leaving?"

"You will be leaving tonight Chuck. Please be ready." Sheryl once again had an amused look on her face, which not even her bruised eye and busted lip could hide.

Chuck turned to Sarah, not realizing what Sheryl implied. His hand had suddenly started to hurt where Sarah was squeezing. "Well, I guess we should pack."

"Uh Chuck. You will be going alone on this mission. This will be just one of your tests to see how the Intersect 2.0 reacts on its own."

Chuck froze in his spot. Oh this was not good. "I'm sorry, did you say alone? As in none of my team will be there?"

"Yes of course Chuck. We think you are…"

"NO! No way is he going by himself! He is not ready for this yet." Sarah was standing now, looking like she was about to add another black eye to the one Sheryl was already sporting.. "Besides, Orion has already informed the government that for the Intersect to be effective, I need to be with Chuck at all times." Sarah was adamant as she was staring down Sheryl.

Sheryl gave Sarah a look like she was the most insignificant human being alive. "Maybe you should read the mandate a little closer next time Miss Walker." Sheryl made sure to accentuate the miss part. "While yes for the Intersect to be fully operational and in control, you are to be there, but the leaders want to see what the Intersect can do on its own. A test per se'"

Sarah was shaking her head. "You want a freaking test. Go talk to those Russians that tried to kill us in Costa Gravas. There's your freaking test."

Chuck did not like the way Sarah was referencing that moment. "Hey…" Chuck tried to grab Sarah's hand to let her know that was uncalled for but she was having nothing to do with it.

Beckman looked to her phone, making sure she could call the cleanup crew that might be needed shortly.

Casey stood up. "I'm sorry, but I have to agree with my partner here." Casey was already walking over to stand a little closer to Agent Walken.

Sheryl gave Chuck the most sympathetic look. "Chuck, I want you to know that Agent Shaw and I have faith in you. You have shown great progress and you are an amazing man… and we know you can do this. You are ready for this, just believe in yourself…" Sheryl gave a dirty look towards Sarah, as Casey was inching ever closer, "even if others don't believe in you."

Chuck knew this was not going to turn out good if he didn't get a handle on this and quickly. And he was not to pleased with Sarah right now and he didn't like that feeling at all. "If you will excuse me for a moment. I would like to discuss this with my partners, alone please." Chuck gently put his hand on Sarah's arm. He almost pulled away from the heat that was emanating from her body.

"Listen Chuck, there is nothing to discuss. You have a mission and you will be going without those two. If you cannot handle this, then I will be forced to file a grievance with the department and your current mandate…" Sheryl made it clear what she meant as she looked between Chuck and Sarah, "could be reevaluated."

Beckman picked up the phone as she knew what was coming.

Casey stood right next to Sheryl as he saw the anger and hatred in Walker's eyes. She was a panther ready to strike and she was not going to settle for anything less than the taste of death.

Chuck positioned himself somewhat in front of Sarah as he saw her slowly reaching for her knives. "First of all, we are a team here. Team Intersect, Team Bartowski, whatever you want to call it. The reason we have been the A-Team for so long is because we do everything as a Team. So maybe I am ready, maybe I'm not. Whatever the situation, we will discuss this as a Team." This time Chuck looked over to Sarah who was eying him.

Sheryl knew Chuck had a point. She had actually backed up a bit behind Casey as her resolve continued to falter looking in the eyes of Agent Walker. "Fine. You can discuss all you want, but you will be going solo on this." With that Agent Walken left the room.

Sarah went to follow but Chuck grabbed her arm. "We need to talk right now!" Chuck was not asking.

Sarah had to admit the past five minutes were like a blur. She remembered the part about Chuck's mission but then everything else was blinded by her blood lust for this Ring Specialist. She couldn't think straight and the Agent inside her needed her to calm down. The fiancee side of her was ready to rip something apart however. Chuck's touch seemed to calm her enough to postpone slicing up Agent Walken for the time being.

Chuck turned to the monitor. "General, do you agree with what's happening here?" Chuck thought to bring in the voice of reason.

"Chuck. I do believe you are ready for a solo mission. Do I think you need to do this one solo? Not really but the powers above me are saying they want to see results that the Intersect 2.0 is being used effectively. A way to do that is to show that you can handle yourself on a mission."

"Thank you General." Chuck turned to Casey. "John, how do you feel about this?"

Casey looked to Walker and noticed the sharp look she gave him. "While I don't necessarily share the passion of Agent Walker, I do however share her concerns. I do not feel this is the right time."

Chuck contemplated what was said. He didn't have to ask Sarah because he already knew her response. He hated doing this but the thought of Agent Walken filing a protest or even the thought of the powers that be disbanding the team forced him to come to his conclusion. Sure he knew Sarah and he would be together, but Casey was just as much part of the equation and he did not want to lose his partner. "While I deeply respect the opinions of my team mates, I feel like this is something I need to do to help the team continue to be as effective as we can be." Chuck felt Sarah move away from him, she was obviously now even more pissed at him. "Agent Casey and Agent Walker have trained me well and I feel like I should start pulling my weight around here. If a way of doing that is to grow as an Agent, then I will accept this opportunity."

"Very well Agent Bartowski. I will inform Agent Walken. Your flight leaves in two hours." Beckman disconnected.

Casey knew the two needed a moment. "I think you are making a mistake Bartowski. I know you're ready, but something just doesn't feel right about this. I'm sure Walker will explain everything to you." Then Casey left.

Chuck was for the first time in his life, actually pissed at Sarah. It was very demeaning to have her degrade him like she did. She needed to have more faith in him. He was about to say something when Sarah grabbed his arm, rather forcefully and pulled him into the nearest supply closet. Chuck was then slammed up against the door as Sarah was standing in front of him pointing her finger at him.

"I am so mad at you right now Chuck. I can't even think straight." Sarah had fire in her eyes.

Here we go again Chuck thought. "Yeah well that goes both ways. Way to have faith in your future husband."

Sarah grabbed his mouth tightly with her hand as she was right up in his face now, her body securely pressed against him.

Chuck knew pain was coming shortly.

"You will never say or think that I don't have faith in you. Do you understand me Charles?" Sarah was at her boiling point.

"Then let me show you I can do this. Do you honestly think I want to go by myself? No way. But think about this Sarah. What if Walken is right? What if Beckman is right? I have to start pulling my weight around here and get recognized by others besides you and Casey. If I don't, who knows what they will do." Chuck brought his hand up to her face as he tried to calm her down. "Sarah, please just let me for once feel like I have some worth to the team." Chuck never saw it coming as Sarah slapped his face.

"I'm done here. I cannot continue to stress to you how important you are to our team only to have you think otherwise. I love you Chuck and that will never change, but I cannot allow you to keep questioning your importance to the team."

Chuck was confused and a tad sore. "But that makes absolutely no sense Sarah. You say I'm not supposed to question my worth but when an opportunity comes to show my worth, you say I'm not ready. What the hell am I supposed to think?"

Sarah looked at him. Damn why does he have to be right most of the time, she wondered.

He gently grabbed her shoulders to push her back a little. He was now even more angrier and he needed some space.

"What the hell are you doing Chuck? I'm not done with you yet." Sarah gave him a look like he was crazy for trying to push away from her.

"Well I'm through with this conversation. Its time I started being a little more assertive in our relationship." Chuck tried to act brave but it really was hopeless.

Sarah stood there with her hands on her hip. "Assertive? Really Chuck?"

"Yes" Chuck squeaked as he tried to gain his voice and nerve. "I'm going and that's that." Chuck tried to deploy the technique Morgan taught him about looking at someone's eyebrows. It gives the illusion that you are looking at their eyes.

Oh he thinks he is going to be assertive, I will show him Sarah mused. "You know sweetie, you're right and I'm sorry." Sarah seductively walked up to him, unbuttoning the first two buttons of her blouse. "Will you ever forgive me?" She looked up at him with her saddest look. Her breasts were rubbing seductively against his chest.

Chuck gulped. "Uh Sarah, can you… I mean I need to you know…"

Sarah reached up and kissed him sensuously on the neck as she used her hands to seductively move up and down his body. "Yes Chuck? What do you need right now? I will do anything." She then kissed her way up to his ear where she whispered exactly what she was willing to do for him.

Chuck's eyes shot wide open as he nearly banged the back of his head against the door.

"Please Chuck. Let me do this for you. I want you so bad." Sarah then started unbuttoning his pants as she slid her hand down to feel just how excited he truly was. "I just ask one favor sweetie."

"Yes, anything." Chuck was on the brink as he frantically replied to Sarah.

Sarah squeezed just a tad as she gently stroked him. "I just ask that you don't go on this mission." She then knelt in front of him.

"Yes. Anything you say. I swear I won't…" Realization hit Chuck and it was a miracle that it got through to his incoherent thinking. "Wait a minute. Sarah Walker are you seducing me?" Chuck looked down at the innocent eyes looking back up at him.

"Of course not Chuck. That would be just wrong." She then kissed the skin just above his waist line as she could feel him quiver.

"I can't believe it. You are seducing me." Chuck tried to move away, but for some reason, his strength was being sucked right out of him.

"I love you Chuck. I just want to show you how much." Sarah was about to fulfill her promise when she was suddenly pulled back to her feet.

"Sarah Walker. I cannot believe you would do this to me. Well actually I can believe it and may I add, it was very thoughtful of you and hopefully we can continue this later. But I'm going and that's that." Chuck buttoned up his pants and was regretfully buttoning Sarah's shirt back up to help him think more clearly.

Sarah was never rejected and she wasn't about to start now. "You're not going without me Chuck and that's that. If you do, then you can guarantee yourself no sex for a very long time."

Chuck was through kidding around. "You know what Sarah. I guess I was wrong about you. Maybe we're not ready to get married yet. You know, a marriage is about trust and faith in one another. Obviously you don't have that."

Sarah was speechless as she saw something in Chuck's eyes she had never seen before. It was disappointment in her. Before she could say another word he was gone. All she could do was stand there speechless as the love of her life just walked away from her.

{* * *}

{Four hours later}

Casey and Sarah were down in Castle. Chuck was already in flight and they were monitoring his activities closely. Sarah was so upset Casey had almost suggested for her to just go home. He was not good at the lady feelings part so he didn't want the conversation to pop up. He decided to try to take her mind off things.

Casey turned to Sarah, "Have you seen Agent Walken?" Okay, maybe not the best fix.

Sarah really could care less where the slut was but it was odd that she was not around.

Minutes later, Beckman lit up the screen and she did not look happy.

"Team, I have just been informed by Agent Walken that there is a change in mission plans." Beckman looked to Sarah, knowing this was not going to be easy. "The Ring Operative with the code key is actually on the plane that Chuck is currently on. Chuck will now be tasked with retrieving the device while in flight."

Sarah and Casey just looked at each other. In flight missions were usually reserved for the most seasoned agents. Due to the lack of support, these types of missions always were high risk.

"I was also made aware that Agent Walken is currently on the flight with Chuck as support."

Sarah froze. A part of her was beyond pissed. Another part of her was thankful Chuck was not alone. And the biggest part of her was completely heartbroken. She knew she had to stay calm for Chuck, but there was something that was going to need fixing when Walken got back.

. . .

The mission went off without a hitch. Chuck showed that he was more than able to adjust to the situation and be successful in knocking the Ring Operative out and subduing him for the rest of the flight. They now had the code key and everything was a success.

Sarah and Casey were so relieved and beyond proud of Chuck. They knew he could do it, but of course the handler in each of them still had a hard time letting go of the fact Chuck was no longer an asset. Even so, it was a flawless mission..

Sarah was anxious to talk to Chuck. She had to let him know how sorry she was and how so very proud she was of him. But that stupid Walken was the only one visible on the monitor during the debriefing.

"Agents Casey and Walker. We have been successful in the mission objective but there is still some additional Intel we need to gather in France. Chuck and myself will be staying over for a couple more days, possibly a few weeks." Walken paused as she gave a wicked grin towards Sarah. "We will be posing as a happily married couple madly in love on their honeymoon. We need to go dark for a few days so no more communication will be allowed. Walken out." Then the screen went blank.

"WHAT THE HELL?" Sarah about flipped out right then and there. She paused for a second then quickly picked up a chair and launched it at the monitor. "I'm going to kill her Casey, I swear she is dead."

Honestly, Casey would be willing to hide the body for Sarah if needed. This was such a breach of protocol. "Walker just calm down for a sec. Let's get Beckman on the line and see what she says."

"Yes Team?" Beckman could instantly hear the tension in their voices.

"Ma'am, were you aware of the side mission that Agent Walken and Chuck are supposed to be on in France?" Casey was trying to control the situation the best he could although if he had to be completely honest, he was beyond pissed now to. He did not like the idea of Chuck being used like some kind of propaganda stunt.

Beckman was silent for a moment. "It appears that Agent Shaw has requested a special mission for the Intersect to retrieve some Ring Intel." This was not how the mission was presented to her. It was supposed to be surveillance only, and could be done just as easily from Castle, but Shaw went above her head once again to request the use of Chuck in his alternate mission. "You two are to sit tight do you hear me? We don't need either one of you causing any unnecessary complications in this current situation. I will personally check to make sure the Intersect will be safe." With that Beckman disconnected.

Sarah didn't know what to do. Chuck's life really was not in danger, he was not alone. But it should be her out there with Chuck, not Agent Walken. She would always protect Chuck but she had to get a hold of herself or this would be a road that would not be good for anyone. She always got on Chuck to trust her, now she had to do the same. But thinking back to their last conversation, Sarah almost let her emotions overcome her. Why does this hurt so bad? Sarah cried to herself. She had to get away, somewhere she could calm down.

Casey could see the struggle inside of his partner. He really couldn't blame her. "Walker, go home. Get some rest, we will figure out what to do in the morning."

Sarah didn't say a word as she left the facility.

. . .

Tears were threatening to form as she tried to get a hold of Chuck for the third time but his cell was not picking up. The feeling in her heart grew worse as she tried to think different thoughts but it always came back to that look in Chuck's eyes after their fight. She couldn't stop thinking about the way he looked at her and the disappointment she saw. And if that wasn't bad enough, the thought of Chuck and Sheryl, pretending to be married, alone in France and seeing the Eiffel Tower for the first time with that slut. She slammed her hand on the steering wheel as she continued to just drive.

Sarah could not believe the heartache she was feeling. "Pull it together Walker." She kept demanding of herself as if saying it aloud would give her more strength. She was fighting an inner battle inside and she was getting closer and closer to the edge that she did not want to teeter on. This is ridiculous she thought. It's Chuck, he would never leave her… Right? Still though, the pain in her heart was more then she could bear. The thought of a life without Chuck after what they had been through? She suddenly felt the need to vomit it hurt so bad.

. . .

Not even realizing where she was or how long she had drove. Sarah ended up back at Echo Park. After all it was home and this is the only place she would be able to survive the next couple days until she could see Chuck and make him understand how much she needed him.

She turned off the car as she took a few deep breaths. She brought her hand to her mouth as if that would help control the feeling in her heart.. She looked in the mirror and could not believe how far gone she truly was..

Sarah finally composed herself enough to get out of the car. The only thing she wanted to do was go into her and Chuck's bed and just snuggle up with his pillow, smell him, just be with him somehow. She would at least be as close to Chuck as she could. She had to have a piece of him or she wouldn't survive.

She walked through the courtyard and couldn't help but stop at the fountain. Really smart move Walker, she chided herself as the tears started forming in her eyes. The memories of all their talks poured back through her mind. The conversation of if they were a real couple, Chuck would be forced to kiss her. The conversation of Chuck wanting something real, then asking her on their second first date. Just every wonderful and not so wonderful talk and moment always seemed to be near this fountain. Then she remembered the horrible conversation about how they didn't have a future together. Once again her hands shot to her mouth as the pain felt worse then a knife wound to the heart. Those words he spoke to her that night following the second time Bryce showed up were like alcohol being poured into the open wound in her heart.

"Hey sweetie, you okay?"

Sarah jumped at the sound of Ellie's voice. Oh great, now the flood gates are open. Sarah cried as she turned to Ellie and ran into her arms. She could not control the emotions any longer.

"Sarah sweetie, what did Chuck do now?" Ellie was holding Sarah tight. Trying to comfort her the best she could.

"He's gone and with another woman and he doesn't want to marry me now." Okay if Sarah really thought about it that probably was not the best way to describe the current situation.

"He did what?" Ellie was beyond pissed. "I swear to you I'm going to kill him myself when I find my little Brother."

Sarah realized her mistake as she leaned back to look in Ellie's face. "No Ellie, it's not like that, well at least not the first part."

"Well how exactly is it then? My brother's fiancee is a basket case and you tell me he left you for another woman. Yeah he's a dead man."

"Ellie, no. We had a fight and he thinks I don't have faith in him. Then he had a mission to go on and that stupid agent. The one we talked about before has him on a side mission and I can't get a hold of him."

Oh wow this girl has it bad, Ellie thought to herself. Here was the most hardened CIA spy the world has ever known, and her nerdy brother has pretty much crumbled her to some love sick needy fiancee. She knew their relationship was something special, but this was crazy. "Sarah, let me ask you something. Do you trust my brother?"

Without a pause, "Yes Ellie. More than anything."

"Well it's obvious your love for him is not in question. So why are you so upset Sarah? You know Chuck would never do anything to betray you? And for God's sake, he's going to marry you, to think anything else is nonsense." Ellie placed a calming hand on Sarah's shoulder.

"But how can you be so sure? I've never felt this close, this much love, or this much need for anything like I do Chuck. He has never done anything to make me think he would betray me. Yet, I get so jealous, and it just drives me insane when I can't have him all to myself." Sarah had to pause to collect herself which was completely useless as she buried her tear stained face into Ellie's shoulder. "Then he thinks I don't have faith in him but I do Ellie. He is the strongest, smartest, cutest, sexiest, gentlest, and sexiest man I've ever met, but I can't stop the need to protect him. He's my everything Ellie and I can't live without him. If something happened to him… I would end."

Ellie was seriously contemplating referring Sarah to a psychiatrist. Ellie knew love and she definitely knew caring, but this girl that she held in her arms was way beyond that. Sarah gave a whole knew meaning of being crazy about Chuck. "Listen to me Sarah. I get it. I know enough about your life to know that once you found Chuck, it was the thing that completed you. He was your home, he made you a better person, and when you are apart, it's like a part of you is missing. Possibly what you believe to be the best part of you."

Sarah looked up into Ellie's eyes, looking for comfort there.

"But the thing you have to understand is Chuck feels the EXACT same way about you. You two are made for each other and it is more than obvious you two cannot be without each other. So I tell you what to do." Ellie looked at Sarah with confidence. "Go to bed and get a good night's sleep. When you wake up, everything will be better. You know how I know?"

Sarah just shook her head no.

"Because this is Chuck, and Chuck will never fail you. Trust me." With that Ellie gave Sarah a final hug and kiss and then left as if she just revealed the world's greatest secret.

Sarah stood dumbfounded. For some reason she had been expecting more, but maybe Ellie was right. This was Chuck we were talking about and if anyone could make her feel better, Chuck would find a way.

Feeling a tad better, Sarah went to their apartment and headed straight for their room. She quickly removed her clothing and put on one of Chuck's Stanford shirts. She then got into bed, snuggling close to Chuck's pillow. She wasn't a religious person, but she wasn't naive either. She said a quick prayer to whatever God would be listening, to bring Chuck home safe and protect him until she could once again resume the responsibility. Within minutes, she was sound asleep.

. . .

"Oh baby your home. I missed you so much." Sarah could not hold her emotions in as she jumped into Chuck's arms, kissing his neck, his cheeks, his lips, everywhere. She needed her hunger satisfied and that was only going to happen with Chuck.

"Sarah, what's the matter? You knew I would be home as soon as I could." Chuck held her tightly in his arms.

"I... I was just worried you wouldn't come back, that's all. I heard about your mission and I just got worried. I'm sorry sweetie, but now your home." She kissed him on the lips, running her fingers through his curly hair.

"Yeah that mission was amazing. The excitement, the adrenaline pumping action. I mean Sarah, you never told me just how exciting missions could be. I had a blast and I loved it."

Sarah paused a second with what she was doing as she pulled back to look into Chuck's eyes. She was shocked to see the distance in his brown eyes. It was like they were looking right past her.

"Sarah you should have saw the way I took out those bad guys on the plane. And then the side mission with Sheryl, I mean that chick is so hot. The things she did to me in bed to maintain the cover was just... Wooh let me tell you what."

Sarah pushed Chuck backwards slamming him into the wall. "Excuse me Chuck. What the hell did you just say?" Sarah was scouring at him now. He had such a wild look in his eyes, an uncontrolled look.

"What are you so upset about? It was just a mission. I'm a spy now remember. Sex is my greatest tool it's what we live for..." Chuck never finished as Sarah punched him hard in the face.

"Charles Irving Bartowski. I don't know what the hell is wrong with you, but you better shut your mouth now. Do you even hear yourself?" Sarah stood her ground, ready to strike again.

"Jeez babe, just calm the heck down. You're overreacting. It was just a mission and I'm a spy after all. Screwing Sheryl was for the greater good, I mean we were under surveillance from the bad guys and if they would have thought we were faking, ooh, bad news. We just had to sell it."

Sarah's heart was breaking as she saw the emptiness in Chuck's eyes. Those eyes looked very familiar to her. It was the same look when she joined the CIA that stared back at her now.

"No worries hun, I still love you. Even when Sheyl and I made love in the Eiffel Tower, I still wished you could have been there."

Sarah grasped her hand to her mouth. "Chuck... You're breaking my heart." Sarah had never felt such heartache as she felt now. It was then she heard the phone ring.

Chuck quickly reached into his pocket. "Oh look, its Sheryl calling. Probably wants to practice on seduction techniques some more. You know what I mean." Chuck winked at Sarah as his phone continued to ring.

Sarah had to get away she had to run... But the phone, the ringing, it was... it was causing her to...

. . .

Sarah was instantly awake as she sat up quickly in bed. All her senses were back as she realized it was just a dream. Even so, she was shaking as she felt the after effects of what happened. The phone rang again. It was still dark out as she looked to the alarm clock. 6:00 a.m. And the phone rang again. She grabbed it from the counter and answered it with a quiver in her voice not even seeing who it was. "Hello."

"Sarah, its me Chuck."

Sarah felt like her heart just burst inside of her. She couldn't speak as the mere sound of his voice sent her emotions into a different stratosphere. The thoughts of her recent dream, the last time they talked, that look of disappointment in his eyes, everything just adding to the emotions as she sobbed into the phone, not caring to hide her true emotions.

"Sarah sweetie please don't cry. You know what that does to me."

Sarah couldn't help herself. She really wanted to talk to him, tell him how truly sorry she was, but words were extremely hard to come by right now.

"Sarah, I need you to do something for me okay honey?"

Sarah shook her head yes, but realized that Chuck wouldn't see that. She finally took a deep breath as the sound of his voice just melted her.

"I need you to get out of bed okay."

Sarah once again shook her head, apparently the need for her to speak was not needed as Chuck… Wait a minute, how did he know she was still in bed? She slowly got out of bed as even the other muscles in her body, the ones beside her heart were aching to. She couldn't help but stand and stare at the Tron Poster as she was right in front of it now.

"That's it honey. Now I need you to turn around and look at the Morgan Door."

Sarah prided herself on being the best spy out there. One of her greatest abilities was always to sense changes in her surroundings. It was one of the reasons she was always so good at protecting her assets. It was only at the last second that she realized she was not alone in the room now as she turned towards the Morgan door. Her phone slid silently from her hand as she stood still, arms hanging limp to her sides as she saw the one man who was her everything.

Chuck just finished climbing through as he stood there now, looking at one of the most beautiful sights but also one of the most heart breaking sights. His heart broke as he saw the look in Sarah's eyes just before she lowered her head to look at the floor. Chuck could see her shoulders convulse with every sob as she just stood there frozen to the spot. He could not believe what an idiot he was for doing this to her. Sure he would most likely have to face the repercussions of leaving Agent Walken in the middle of a mission but he did check with Beckman and she more or less told him to get his butt back to Burbank. They both had decided that he could be just as effective here as in the field. Matter of fact, Beckman seemed a lot more convinced then even he was. However, none of it mattered now though as he looked upon Sarah. In the past, he may not of ever thought it was possible for someone to love more then he could. It all changed in this instant as he looked upon Sarah.

"Sarah I want you to know that you are my world. You are the reason I live and breathe and you are the reason I want to be a better man. You'll never know how sorry I am for treating you the way I did." Chuck could see Sarah slowly look up towards him.

"Sarah I DO want to marry you. I want to spend the rest of my eternity with you. But a marriage is an eternal partnership and we both need to be all in and fighting for the same cause." He looked at the sorrow in Sarah's eyes. "Each other, our children, our family. That is what we fight for, but we do it together, as one. Do you understand?"

Sarah finally understood what Chuck was saying. In reality, as long as she continually held the feeling that she was Chuck's handler and he was the asset, the partnership could never be equal. It was then a burden she didn't even realize she was carrying felt like it was lifted and thrown off her shoulders.

She understood what is was like to have a partner but this was so much more then that. Growing up, Sarah never had a normal father daughter relationship, it really was more like a partnership with her Father. Even then she always felt the need to protect her father, from himself most of the time. Then with Bryce, she always felt the need to one up him. Yeah they were partners, but it was always a competition with him. Casey was different then them all, but there was always the underlying fact she would put a bullet in his head at any sign of a burn order for Chuck. She knew it would never come to that now, but if it did, she wouldn't even think twice.

But now as she stood across from the man who would soon become her husband, she finally understood what being a wife meant. She would be Chuck's eternal companion, his true partner. There could be no tip of the scale one way or the other, it had to be equal footing and the love in her heart finally allowed her to give in to that balance. Chuck completed her, but she realized that she completed him too. He was an answer to a prayer that she didn't even know she had been praying for, but she swore she would prove to him the rest of eternity that she deserved.

Chuck could see the tears in her eyes melt away into something much stronger. He had seen love like this in another's eyes only once before, and that was when he looked onto Ellie the day he came back from Stanford. But even that was nothing as Sarah conveyed everything in those mesmerizing blue orbs.

Neither could say another word as their lips finally met in a tender kiss. The taste of salt still evident on both their lips as the tears streamed down their faces, mingling into one as if not even their tears could stay apart from each other.

Chuck gently lifted her into his arms as he carried her the short distance to the bed where he gently laid her down. Chuck could see the vulnerability in her eyes and it was something he was not used to. Sarah Walker, soon to be Bartowski, was completely open to him right now, she was giving everything she had to him and he grasped onto it like a life line.

Sarah was in a different world right now as she laid back on the bed, wrapping her hands around the head of the man that changed her forever. She had never felt such warmth, such need, such calm as she did right now. They could be surrounded by a group of armed terrorist and it wouldn't matter, nothing mattered right now. Her life started right at this moment.

Chuck did not want to rush anything and he wasn't sure his heart would allow it anyway. Something had changed in this moment and it was the simplest of circumstances that did it. Chuck reached down and trailed kisses along Sarah's neck as he now laid on top of her. The smell and taste of her skin made him crave her more as he gently sucked the side of her neck just below her cheek. He could tell this was the spot as Sarah moaned in pleasure as she laid her head back so he could have full access. He could feel her body buck slightly as her legs wrapped around his waist, pulling him closer to her.

Chuck quickly removed his shirt as once Sarah realized what the pause in his kissing was, she helped him along. Once his shirt was gone he sat back on the bed, bringing Sarah up with him so she was straddling him. He gently lifted her shirt off making sure his hands stayed in contact with her skin the whole way up. He couldn't help but gasp at the sight of her beautiful, perfect breasts just inches from him.

Sarah smiled as she saw his reaction. Even after all this time, it always felt like the first time with Chuck. She could see the desire in his eyes for what he wanted right now and who was she to object as she leaned backward just a bit to allow Chuck full access to her breasts. He did not disappoint as the feeling of his mouth on her left nipple nearly made her lose it right then. Her body reacted on its own as she started grinding into Chuck as his tongue ran circles over her hardened nipple with just the slightest suck. He was not rough, but not to gentle either, he was just perfect.

Chuck could not believe how wonderful he felt has he tasted Sarah, holding her other breast in his hand as Sarah grabbed the back of his head, almost guiding him to what she wanted. And judging from the sounds she was making, she really wanted this.

The two stayed like this for a while, Chuck exploring every inch of her breasts and the skin around. It was moments later Sarah couldn't take it any more. "Chuck honey, please, I need you in me."

Who was he to argue as he once again laid her gently down on the bed. He slowly kissed down her stomach as he carefully removed her panties. Her hips once again bucked upwards as if they had a mind of their own as his gentle hands graced the sides of her thighs.

It was his turn as he quickly removed his pants and underwear and was once again laying on top of her, lifting himself upwards so he could look in her eyes.

Sarah interrupted him before he could speak. "I know honey, saying I love you right now doesn't even seem enough. Its something so much more." Sarah didn't smile, she didn't frown, it was something almost in between.

Chuck knew they were connected but even that was scary that she said exactly what he was thinking. He let out a sigh as everything was... everything was perfect.

Sarah could not keep the separation any longer. Sure their bodies were against each other but it was different when Chuck was inside her. She couldn't explain it and yes the ecstasy was part of it but it was something else. Having him inside of her, a part of her, was something she craved, something she needed because it was something only Chuck would ever have. She could not wait any longer as she reached down and guided him into her. She quickly grabbed his back as he slid all the way in, her body finally getting what it craved.

The two made love through the early morning and into the afternoon. The spy life forgotten, the fight forgotten, even their past lives forgotten, the world outside ceased to exist as the two lovers expressed their true unconditional love for one another in the most special of ways. It was a morning that neither would forget. It was the dawn of a new level to their relationship. Nothing would be the same from this moment on.