A/N:Well I know this was short but I've been having sort of a writer's block on the Wedding Chapter, and I just wanted to get this out there so you guys have something. I won't even comment on the vomit inducing episode that this idea came from, but this would have been much nicer to see.

Thanks as always to my Beta, Gladius.

I don't own Chuck

Chapter 29 – Fake Name

"Chuck, no. I'm not going to do this." Sarah stood outside their car, in the parking area of the Echo Park complex.

Chuck ran his hand through his hair, knowing this was to good to be true. Why couldn't Sarah see how much this meant to him. "Sarah please, why are you backing out now?" Chuck was standing in front of her, trying to get her to look at him but she would have nothing to do with it.

Sarah just shook her head, stray blond locks falling across her cheek. "I'm sorry Chuck but I've changed my mind. I'm not doing it." Sarah was adamant now. Things were different now since she had time to think about it.

"I thought this was what you wanted?" Chuck stood dejected as he tried to plead with Sarah not to change her mind.

Sarah still would not budge as she got angrier the more she thought about it. "Chuck look, things got crazy today, and when you suggested it, I just wasn't thinking straight. I'm sorry Chuck but I just can't go through with it." Sarah hated doing this to Chuck because she knew how he was and this would just upset him. "I'm just not ready."

Chuck slumped his shoulder's in defeat as he felt the disappointment wash over him. "Sarah. I love you, why are you doing this to me?"

Sarah had enough as she grabbed Chuck's face in her hands. "Chuck I don't give a crap about tradition. We're not spending the night before our wedding away from each other. How could you even think about not seeing each other for the whole day?"

Chuck was a traditionalist at heart. Of course he had wanted the big wedding, with the huge reception, and all their friends and family. But he knew that Sarah was uncomfortable with that and so he was willing to concede that point. But at least she could allow some kind of real wedding tradition, one of course not allowing the bride and groom to see each other before the wedding. "Sarah, will you at least give it a shot? Ellie wants you to stop by tonight anyway."

Sarah leaned in to kiss Chuck. She was mere inches from his lips and it was a testament to her resolve that she didn't continue till their lips touched. "I'm tired, I've missed you, and I'm marrying you in less then 24 hours. Why is this even a question?"

Chuck knew when to fold em as he closed the distance capturing her lips. "Fine, just please stop by Ellie's before we get home. John wanted me to stop by also." Chuck then gave her the raised eyebrow look. "When we're done, maybe we could take a nice hot bath and have some wine to relax."

Oh this was definitely going to be a short conversation with Ellie, Sarah thought to herself. She still eyed Chuck suspiciously as if she wasn't completely convinced this wasn't some sinister plan of his to keep them apart until the ceremony. "Okay. I will go talk to Ellie." Sarah then made sure Chuck knew she wasn't messing around. "But you better be ready when I get home. Got it?"

Chuck gave a salute. "Yes ma'am." He kissed her one more time as he grabbed a hold of her hand and walked towards the fountain.

"See you in a little bit." The two hugged each other as Sarah went towards Ellie's house and Chuck headed to Casey's.

. . .

"Sarah hey, so glad you can stop by." Ellie reached out to give Sarah a hug as she welcomed her into the apartment. Ellie could tell that Sarah was exhausted but she really wanted to talk to her future sister in law before the big day. Besides, after the events of earlier, Ellie was in no mood for sleep. Where as it might have been just another day at the office for Chuck and Sarah, the whole minutes from death experience was all new to her and her adrenaline was still running high.

Sarah said hello and exchanged pleasantries as she was led to the sofa where her and Ellie sat down.

"Can I get you anything to drink?" Asked Ellie.

Sarah shook her head no, thinking of the drink she really wanted to have hopefully in a few minutes.

"That was pretty amazing earlier wasn't it?" Ellie couldn't help the proud smile as she thought of what her Brother and his future wife accomplished today.

This seemed to get Sarah's attention as she couldn't hide her prideful smile thinking of what her husband... future husband did to save them. "Chuck was amazing wasn't he?" It was not a question as Sarah looked off in the distance, thinking about what a true hero Chuck was.

"I knew my little brother always had it in him, it was just amazing to actually see him in action, using his brains instead of... well you know. I'm so proud of both of you and what you two can accomplish working together." Ellie placed a loving hand on top of Sarah's.

Ellie became very somber as she looked into Sarah's eyes. "He needs you Sarah."

Sarah was expecting a lot of things, and while she knows that her and Chuck needed each other, the finality of the way Ellie said this just seem to magnify the meaning so much more. Sarah looked down at her hand that was held tightly in Ellie's. "I need him Ellie. I need him more than anything in this world."

Ellie started to tear up at the raw emotions that filled the room. She remembered a few months ago when she sat down and had a conversation with Sarah. While at that time, Ellie knew that Sarah was all in for Chuck; Sarah still didn't know it yet. But now there was no doubt. This moment, and the other week when Chuck was gone on his solo mission, Ellie knew that Sarah was ready.

"Sarah, you know how much I love my little brother." Ellie paused as she wiped the tears from her eyes. "Actually, little brother probably isn't even the right acronym. Raising Chuck and caring for him, it was more than that. While I don't have a clue what having a child is like, I could only compare my love for Chuck to that of a mother to a child."

Sarah had seen Ellie in a lot of situations; she had seen a lot of different emotions. She knew of the love Ellie had for Chuck, after all, her man did not settle for just any kind of love. Even so, she was so touched by the depth of what Ellie was sharing with her.

"Sarah, I've always cared for my brother. I was always there to pick up the broken pieces and support him and love him when the world was against him." Ellie lifted her head to look at Sarah. "Its your responsibility now Sarah. You need to protect his heart and mind, just as you have done for him physically. And you have to know, I would never just hand off this responsibility to anyone. I trust you Sarah. I trust you to take care of my little brother."

Oh great Sarah thought to herself. Crying was not really what she had planned to do more of tonight, but it must be a Bartowski thing. She might as well get used to it. "Ellie, I want you to know that you will never be replaced. What you did for Chuck during those years I was not here..." Sarah paused as the emotions just overwhelmed her. "What you did for my Chuck to get him through the tough times will be something I will always cherish. I will never do anything to hurt him Ellie. I will love him with every beat of my heart and even after."

The two women just stared at each other as the emotion of the moment overwhelmed them both. In a different time and place, they wouldn't have even been acquaintance. They were both from different parts of the world. But one thing brought them together, and it was the biggest thing. These two women that sat alone in the apartment were of one mind, one purpose one goal. To always love and care for Chuck. But now it was time for Ellie to be just the big sister. It was Sarah's mission to handle everything else, and nobody loves a mission like Sarah Walker.

{* * *}

"Hey big guy, quite a day today huh?" Chuck was let into the apartment as Casey motioned for him to have a seat. Chuck was not a smoker but when the big guy handed him a stogie, he knew this was going to get deep. Casey never shared his beloved Costa Gravan cigars with just anyone.

Casey came around to sit in his chair where he faced his partner. "You did good today kid. I'm proud of you." Casey could not hide the pride he was feeling for his partner. He could not believe the change that had happened to Chuck since that first moment they met. The boy had finally grown in to a man.

"Well, it was your guidance and training that helped me through it." Chuck knew he was treading on some thin ice with the way the emotion in the room was starting to build from the conversation. He did not want to make his friend uncomfortable but he still needed to say what was in his heart. "I wouldn't be alive today, and I wouldn't have the opportunity to be the happiest man in the world if not for you. You've made me realize that life is more than just video games and sci-fi movies. You've shown me what it's like to be a true hero."

Casey let out a small cough has his emotional defenses sprung into full containment mode. He could have made some crack about lady feelings, or something about being a moron, but tonight was not about that. Tonight was about two men, two friends. "Chuck I want you to know that I'm grateful for what you've done for this country…for me. For helping me understand that I'm still a human being under this hardened NSA shell."

Chuck knew better then to respond. The last thing either of them needed was a cry-fest between grown men. Chuck knew if he was to say anything at this moment, it might just happen that way.

Casey became very serious a moment. "Chuck, I want you to know something about Sarah." Casey raised his hand as he saw the objection from Bartowski. "Nothing like that kid, I just want you to know what exactly you have done."

Chuck knew Casey would never bad mouth Sarah, but still his first thought was to make sure nothing compromising would be said about his fiancée. He really should have known better as Casey continued.

"About five years ago, I was sent on a mission to assassinate a high ranking Russian official. I mean this guy was the scum of the earth and I couldn't wait to put a bullet into this commie bastard." Casey sat back, taking a puff from his cigar, thinking back to that time in his life.

"Well as I was trying to gather intel, patiently waiting for the right moment, I happen to set surveillance on this young blonde agent from the CIA. I had heard rumblings throughout the CIA about this 'Wild-card Enforcer' but I thought it was just rumors. But let me tell you, I thought I was a cold hearted assassin; this Enforcer was ten times worse. The things I saw her do, the intel I learned from her mission and previous missions, showed me that this CIA skirt had no emotion. She was a robot and the most ruthless agent the CIA had ever had."

Chuck was getting extremely uncomfortable hearing this. Sarah of course had told him anything and everything that he wanted to know, this mission being one of the many. But hearing this from Casey just made his heart break for what Sarah had to go through.

Casey could see the pain in Chuck's eyes. "Chuck I'm not telling you this to discourage you or demean Sarah in your eyes. I'm telling you this because I want you to know what you did to her." Casey once again paused as he stoically took another puff on his cigar. "What you did for me." Casey cleared his throat once again as he continued.

"So years later, as the rumors and exploits of the Enforcer continued to grow, I get a call saying my services were needed in Burbank. Something about the Intersect. So I fly out and of course you saw what happened the first time we met. But it was then I knew that this same person that I saw during my mission in Russia had already changed. She would have just as well shot you or thrown you in a Bunker before she met you. But even in that short amount of time, you had got to her. And now, Graham's wild card enforcer, the CIA robot, the emotionless killer, is marrying the man that had changed her life. The man that has given her a life worth living. You have succeeded in the greatest mission of all Chuck. You have taught two cold hearted killers how to love. How to feel sympathy and compassion. You have shown us that family is the most important thing."

Chuck could tell there was something that was weighing heavily on the big guy.

"Chuck this is very difficult for me, but I need your help."

Chuck was floored. Never in a million years had he ever thought Casey would ask him for help. Even so, he knew without a doubt that there was nothing he wouldn't do for his friend, his partner.

"Years ago while serving in the Marine Corps I was faced with a proposition from a Colonel I served under. He asked me to join an elite force to serve my country. But in order to do that, I had to leave my... I had to leave my fiancée, making her think I was dead."

Chuck could not believe what he just heard. John Casey had at one time a fiancée? It was then Chuck realized the magnitude of the sacrifice his best friend had to make. How selfish was he all those months to complain about having the Intersect, about being thrown in to the spy-life? Here was a man, John Casey, that gave up everything to serve his country.

"I've had enough Chuck. You've shown me what it's like to have a family and I want to at least talk to her, tell her the truth about what happened. Let her know why I did what I did. And hopefully she will someday forgive me." Casey looked past Chuck as he was remembering a former life. He had never ever asked for help from anyone and he probably never would again. But his friend wasn't just anyone.

"What can I do to help John? I will do anything for you." Chuck was looking at his friend as he saw the sadness in his eyes. He wanted so bad to help.

Casey took a deep breath. "My real name is Alex Colburn"

Chuck didn't even have time to question as the Intersect came to life. Images, addresses, personal information, everything and anything about this Marine downloaded in to Chuck's brain. When the Intersect was done, Chuck just sat there wide eyed in complete shock as he stared at Casey. Oh this was huge. "Casey, I really need you not to freak out okay."

Casey knew something Chuck saw in the files was important. He was hoping that any information about Kathleen that could help him would be there. He knew he could go through the NSA computers, but this was something he felt needed to be done just between he and the people he considered family. The news he needed to hear, he wanted it to come from the one man that was his true friend. Casey couldn't help but be concerned at what Chuck could have actually found out about Kathleen that would have caused him to say that. Maybe she was married, or possibly dead. That must have been it.

"Casey, you have a daughter..."

Casey sat there in complete shock, his cigar hanging loosely from the corner of his mouth. There was only one thing that he could say as his mind went racing. "Oh boy."

A/N: Okay this is where I'm going to call upon you guys for some help. Kind of got writer's block for the wedding chapter. I already have a chapter done but I'm not satisfied with it. The thing is, I wanted to do something romantic and nice, but Chuck and Sarah have pretty much been married for a while just not officially. That makes it harder to come up with something for them to say or do that they haven't already done. So I'm asking for some ideas from you guys on maybe something you would like to see as far as a wedding goes. Maybe get me out of this writer's block I'm having concerning the next chapter.