A/N: I know this jumps forward a bit but this is a story about Chuck and Sarah's relationship first and foremost, so I wanted to do this chapter.

I have to say, the show has gotten much better since that first episode. Although there are still gripes, I really like where they are going. I also like Sarah's character way more now. This is how I always pictured her if her and Chuck had gotten together sooner.

Thanks to my beta, Gladius, who once again always comes through for me.

As always, I don't own Chuck.

Chapter 34 – Never Going To Be Alone

{2 Months Later}

Sarah was sitting on the couch, sipping some of her favorite herbal tea, completely engrossed in her favorite book of late. Chuck was working a late shift at the Buy More and things had been pretty quiet on the spy front. This had given her the opportunity to quietly reflect on the events of the past couple months.

She smiled as a strange warmth completely engulfed her, thinking about her husband and how close they had gotten since being married. Honestly, she didn't think it was possible to keep reaching such astronomical heights in their relationship, but it just kept happening over and over again. Even the little things seemed to mean so much more. A tender kiss good morning, a single gardenia that Chuck would always bring home to her when somehow he knew she had a bad day. Breakfast in the morning, cooking dinner together, watching movies, just everything meant the world to her.

If she had to be completely honest, the fact that Chuck involved her in every single decision meant even more to her. Whether it was about something as important as the Intersect, or something as trivial as the brand of toothpaste, they decided together. Which in turn, allowed to surface the one thing she never thought could ever happen, completely trusting another. If she had to admit, even though in the beginning she trusted Chuck more than anyone in her whole life, she couldn't truthfully say that she trusted him completely. There was always that nagging feeling when they made their feelings for each other known, that he would just give up on her, or leave her realizing he could do so much better. But all those thoughts and insecurities were gone now. For the first time in her life, she completely trusted, without a doubt, another human being and of course that was Chuck.

Sarah took another sip of her tea as she realized just how easy it was for Chuck to grab a hold of her heart and secure it for his own. Really, if she broke down every other wall, every other obstacle that was ever in her way, it all came down to trust. Not trusting that Chuck would do anything to betray her, but just a trust that he would always be there for her, and not leave her. For whatever reason, when she first met him, maybe small bits at first, but it was the trust that he showed her that ultimately led to her falling so deeply for him. If he only knew how easily he conquered the once great spy, Sarah Walker… No, he wouldn't even brag about that. He would just always say how lucky he was, or how blessed he was. If he only knew how completely reversed that line of thinking was, she thought as a lone tear crept down her cheek.

Wow, Sarah thought; crying at the drop of a hat. Her emotions had been so wacky the last few weeks and while it made her constantly feel like she was enveloped in a warm, soft blanket, she had to admit it was a little odd to. Thus the reason for her reading the current book selection in her hands.

Sarah turned to look at the cover, 'What to Expect When You're Expecting.' She instinctively placed her hand over her belly. "Please be there." She looked down, not quite believing she just said that out loud. It's just with everything that has happened recently, she was ready to give something to Chuck that only she could, their child. She wasn't sure how great a mom she would be, but what she did know is that if they did have a child, there was no one in this world that would love or protect it more than her and Chuck. There would never be a better time than now.

Sarah knew that the Intersect improvements were going flawlessly but of course she couldn't imagine anything different considering the Bartowski clan… she paused as she giggled a bit thinking that she fell under that category too. Anyway, the whole Bartowski clan was working on the Intersect and there was never a doubt that with those minds working on it, it would be something the likes the world had never seen. She kidded Chuck all the time about she wouldn't be surprised if he was able to fly after the next upgrade. The look on his face at first was just priceless. She could tell he was actually thinking it, but then they had a good laugh about it later when reality set in.

And if that wasn't enough, Chuck and Casey had been closer than ever and their ability to work as one was evident in just how easily the team was completing successful missions. Above that, after she and Chuck informed General Beckman that they wanted to try and have kids, surprisingly, Beckman was all for it. Of course later they found out when Beckman had told her superiors about the possibility of one of the greatest agent ever known, and the only successful host to the Intersect producing offspring, surprisingly the Government was going out of their way now to make sure the newly married couple were happy and content. Even more surprisingly was the fact that the bitch Roberts was pulled away more and more and was actually stationed in Washington now. Beckman had even talked about bringing Carina aboard to help replace Sarah when the time came. Although Sarah would never be completely fine with anyone but herself, partnering with Chuck, the only person she trusted as much as Casey and Chuck was Carina. She had no doubt that Carina was more than capable of helping the team.

But of course she was getting a head of herself. One, she didn't know yet if she was pregnant. She was only a few days late with her period. Plus, she would never take the test without Chuck being there. Matter of fact, she hadn't even bothered to buy one yet. This was something that she wanted to do with her husband. From the beginning she wanted to do this as a family and the idea of secretly knowing she was pregnant without her husband knowing just didn't feel right. So, as she continued to read the book, and recognize the signs, her excitement grew with each page.

Her thoughts were interrupted by the chime of the clock, signifying 11:00p.m., which also signified that her husband would be home shortly. And of course, now she couldn't read anymore and she couldn't contain her excitement as she once again started rubbing her stomach.

Sarah looked down at her tummy as she gently rubbed a soothing hand over it. "Sweetie I don't know if you're in there, but if you are, Mommy promises to always keep you safe, no matter what. And wait till you meet Daddy. You two will have so much fun…"

"Hey sweetheart, who were you talking to?" Chuck came walking through the door, this time a large bouquet of gardenias in his arms.

Sarah just smiled as she looked up at him. "Oh I was just, you know…"

Chuck stopped dead in his tracks as he could see a look of pure emotion on his wife's face. "What's wrong Sarah? Did you finish the reviews for the new fashion designs for your company?"

"I'm late Chuck."

Chuck just gave a reassuring shrug. "Oh it's okay babe, I can help you with those later, or maybe Carina can finish them up."

Sarah slowly stood up as she walked over to her husband, her hand still resting on her stomach. "No Chuck, I'm late, late."

Chuck stood perplexed as he was trying to figure out the look on Sarah's face. Time seemed to stand still as he followed her arm down to her waist then back up again to her smiling face. Chuck swallowed hard. "You're, you're late, late?"

Sarah just nodded her head as she waited for his response, standing just mere inches from her husband.

As if time seemed to come back into focus, realization smacked Chuck right in the head. "Oh my God, you mean you're late… late. Sarah, are you sure your late, I mean I know we've been watching it closely and I know you've been reading those books, but I just thought you know, that maybe you weren't sure if it was time. After all, the time in buy more office when you thought you were ovulating, I thought that was just you know... And also that time in the gun range down in castle, or the front seat of the Porsche, I mean whew that was a little uncomfortable. Not to mention…" Chuck was silenced by a not so gentle kiss by his very excited to see him wife.

"Chuck sweetie, you're rambling." Sarah had to get her husband to focus as she could see his eyes glazing over. "Honey I really need you to focus right now."

Chuck took a deep breath. "Right. Focus. Gotcha." Chuck's mind was going into overload as he tried to reign it in and allow him to digest what 'I'm late' really meant.

Sarah couldn't help but smile as she held her husband's face in her hands, watching the transition of different emotions come over him. "Just breathe honey. We don't know anything for sure yet." Sarah knew she had to be the calm one, God forbid when they actually find out the truth or not. But inwardly, her excitement was like a volcano ready to blow. But she knew she had to stay calm or Chuck could go into shock.

Finally Chuck calmed down enough to initiate the rationale side of his brain. His eyes popped wide open. "Test. We have to get a test right?" Chuck looked to his watch. "Damn it. Oops, sorry." Chuck then leaned down to Sarah's tummy. "Sorry." He whispered.

Sarah couldn't contain her happiness and love at just how cute her husband was acting. "I think it will be okay honey."

Chuck popped back up, looking at his wife straight in the eyes. "Have I told you how much I love you?"

"I think you just did." Sarah brought him in for another kiss. "Now let me put these flowers in a vase and then we will run to the store to get a test. Does that sound good?"

Chuck could not speak as he just nodded his head yes.

Sarah reached up a hand to run through his curls. "You gonna be okay honey? We don't know anything for sure yet."

Chuck nodded again but he could see something in Sarah's eyes. It was then he noticed her entire being. She wasn't literally glowing, but she was damn well close enough. He knew nothing was for certain, but if he was a betting man, he knew that they had created something special. It was just a matter of time before it was official. "I love you Sarah Bartowski."

Sarah tilted her head as those words seemed to seep right into her heart. "I love you so much too Chuck. Thank you."

And with that, the two gathered their things and headed out the apartment.

{* * *}

"I… I just can't believe it Sarah." Chuck and Sarah were lying in bed, with Chuck's head lying against Sarah's chest. He was facing her bare stomach as he gently rubbed his hand over her navel. "I mean honey, we created something together. You and I, and it's right in there." Chuck lovingly continued to caress her stomach.

It's a good thing Chuck wasn't looking at her right now because just one look from him and the flood gates would open wide. She was staring at the back of his head, running her hand through his hair, just completely engulfed in the moment. Even though she kind of knew already that she was pregnant, being there with Chuck when it became official was the greatest moment of her life. Nothing before that except of course their wedding even came close to equaling the joy and excitement of that moment. And now, laying here in bed with her husband perched so close to the life growing inside her, nothing else mattered. This moment, with the two people she loved most in the world, would be a moment she would never forget. It was the moment a miracle had happened for their family.

"I can't believe the feeling inside me right now Sarah. I mean I never thought I could feel as much love for something as I do for you, and here it's probably the size of a peanut, but yet I can't believe how much I love our child. This is amazing." Chuck really didn't even know how to describe to Sarah his feelings. He didn't even know how to explain them himself. He just knew this was the greatest moment of his life.

Chuck turned his head to look into the heartwarming eyes of his wife. Chuck could count on his one hand how many times he cried as an adult. It was just not something he did, however now, caught in this moment, seeing the emotion on his wife's face, he couldn't hold back. "Sarah, I will never be able to tell you how much this means to me. You're the best thing that has ever happened to me and I thank God that you were sent to me." Chuck leaned up to kiss her trembling lips. "I promise you Sarah that I will be the best dad in the world to our child. I promise that I will never take our family for granted. Most of all, I promise to always, and I mean always be right by your side, loving you, caring for you, and giving you everything within me for as long as I breathe. I love you Sarah Bartowski, and I've never meant it more than I do right this moment."

Sarah truly couldn't respond and she was positive there were no words to relay the feelings inside of her. She knew the future would not be easy. Combining spy life with family life was going to be a challenge. Not to mention, doing all she could to make sure the baby was kept safe and continuing to grow and develop as it should. But above all that, she knew no matter what, she was not alone. It would be a tough journey and she was sure the trials and tribulations would continue as they move forward. But the one thing that she knew without an inkling of a doubt was she was not alone. She hugged her husband closer as with a surety born out of something she could not fully explain; she knew she would never be alone again.

A/N: I know it was short and I apologize. Not having a whole lot of time lately but I wanted to get something out. One of the big reasons I wrote this chapter is because honestly, I see Sarah wanting to have kids now. If anything, I think Chuck would be the more hesitant one in the show now. I just love the growth of Sarah and the journey she's been through. Almost redeeming considering the debacle of early part season 3.