Chapter Notes: No really happy with this one yet. Seems to missing something, I will come back to it a bit.
-- Chuck Vs the Bunker Chapter 4 --
It was a beautiful morning as Agent Snow pulled up to the gates of the Directors residence. An armed guard stepped forward and checked his ID before opening the gates. He pulled into the parking space indicated by another guard, possibly secret service by the suit and the way he carried himself. As he stepped out of the car the guard gestured to a set of doors behind him "if you don't mind Agent Snow, the Director is waiting". Snow nodded and headed for the door.
"Ahh, Agent Snow, glad you could make it" said the Director on seeing the agent step into the room.
"Let me show you around and meet everyone before we get down to business."
Lounge Area, VIP Quarters. Crystal Peak. Secure Underground Facility.
Elle and Devon were seated on a sofa, Jeff and Lester on another with Anne and Morgan on a third when Chuck, Sarah and Casey walked in and stood facing them. "Agent Snow will be along with your room access cards and permanent ID badges shortly so sit tight" Casey said.
"Chuck you still haven't told us what is going on?" said Elle
"Yeah Chuck what's this all about buddy" added Morgan
"And what's with all the guns Chuckles, who are these creeps" put in Anna
"We have rights" said Lester to which Jeff added "I feel violated", a strange smile on his face.
"Look, I can explain everything" said Chuck cutting off further questions.
All eye's on Chuck. "Ok, so I've sort of been secretly working for the CIA and NSA"
"What" started Morgan followed by "Since when?" from Elle and "I knew it!" from Lester before Jeff added "I didn't touch her" looking concerned.
"What about Sarah?" Elle said wide eyed "Casey and Sarah are agents" Chuck answered knowing that's wasn't what she meant but choosing to avoid the question for now. "Were assigned to protect him" quickly put in Sarah looking at Casey who merely grunted.
"But you two.." Morgan said pointing between Sarah and Chuck. They looked at each other for a second before Sarah took a step nearer Chuck. Agent Snow entered before anything more could be said.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. Here are your room access cards. They also act as your ID so keep them displayed at all times" he said picking out two from the pile he was holding. "Mr and Mrs Woodcomb, here are yours. You're in room 602." Snow said handing them their cards. "Lester Patel and Jeffery Barnes your sharing number 604 with Mr Grimes" as he handed out the cards "Ms Wu your in 606 and Agent Casey your in 610" passing out two more. "Agent Walker your " Snow stopped and looked up a little confused before continuing "your in 612 with Agent Carmichael" Snow hesitated but Sarah stepped forward and snatched the last two cards from him. "That's quite alright". Chuck flashed Sarah a look but didn't say anything.
"Now dinner is served in an hour so I suggest you take the opportunity to get cleaned up." After some shared glances the small group broke up and began heading to their rooms.
"Any news of on what's going on" Casey said hanging back till all but Chuck and Sarah had left. "No" replied Snow. "There is apparently some sort of communication problem. The commander has been in meetings since the lock down. There's a briefing scheduled for early tomorrow. " Sensing that was all they were going to get, they turned away. "Agent Carmichael" Chuck stopped and looked back to Agent Snow. "I just wanted to say what a pleasure it is working with you again. I'm sorry it's not under better circumstances" seeing Chuck stunned look "you probably don't recognise me. I'm was part of the team that helped you recover the cipher from Colt a while back"
"Oh, right" pause "sorry, didn't recognise you without the body armour" Snow smiled, saluted and walked away. Chuck stood there for second watching him leave before heading after Sarah.
Sarah was staring at a pile of boxes in the suite's bedroom when Chuck walked in. Sarah looked up at Chuck.
"Look's like your stuff made it here. Nice digs by the way, this place looks bigger than your apartment" Chuck said nervously admiring the spacious VIP quarters before adding "Look Sarah, Is this ok, you know us sharing, I don't want to get you in trouble"
"Chuck it's alright. As far as everyone on the base in concerned you are Special Agent Charles Carmichael and I'm your partner." Sarah said trying to sound reassuring but Chuck could still tell she was troubled "But what about Beckman, won't Casey have to tell her?"
"Chuck, who do think organised the rooms."
Surprised Chuck said "What!? Casey did this. No way, he wouldn't"
"I can always move in with Anna if you prefer" said Sarah sounding unexpectedly touchy.
Noticing the tone Chuck said "No, no I didn't mean it like that! I just didn't think talk dark and gruesome had it in him" he said pausing and adding thoughtfully "Maybe there's a hart under all that muscle and firearms after all" before taking Sarah by the hands and sitting on the bed.
"Sarah, about the other night" Chuck began looking up in to her eyes.
"Chuck" Sarah said softly starting to look sheepish "I was just tired and confused"
You're confused he thought before adding "Sarah there's tired and then there's climbing in to someone else's bed... plus there is the whole you being naked thing." he said going red.
Sarah leaned forward and placed a hand on Chucks lips "Just let it go"
Chuck stared at her for a moment trying to make sense of the conversation does she want to be here?
Sarah couldn't maintain eye contact and glanced away looking flustered. She stood and looked around the room for a second before picking up a spare towel and entering the bathroom. As the sound of the shower came through Chuck sat on the bed staring at the bathroom door.
Would you like coffee with your mixed messages? Chuck thought lamely.
Dining Hall, Crystal Peak Secured Underground Facility
Casey was already sitting at a dining table when Chuck and Sarah walked in. Conscious of John's eyes following them they collected their food quickly and headed over to the seats facing him.
"You heard anymore about what's going on?" started Chuck sitting down.
"No, everyone seems to be in the dark. All the TV's and phones are down. Whatever it is they certainly have a bug up their arse about it." Morgan chose that moment to walk over and sit down next to Chuck."Hey Chuck"
Seeing the lost look on Morgan's face Chuck started "Hey Buddy, How you holding up? I know we haven't really had a chance to talk, what with the whole being whisked away to a secret bunker and all."
"Guess it make sense, you know, you being a spy. I should have figured it out" Morgan said picking at his food.
"I wanted to tell you sooner but they'd never let me" Chuck said indicating the two agents.
"No, I get it. You had this whole other life. Guess Call of Duty with your old buddy Morgan must seem pretty lame when you get to take on the bad guys for real." His friend said sadly.
"It's wasn't like that. You're my best friend, always will be" Chuck said giving his friend a reassuring hug. Feeling a bit better Morgan replied "I always knew you were a hero, makes sense the government would catch on eventually." Morgan paused before added "But do me a favour, speak to Elle, I don't thinks she's taking the whole 'Chuck the spy' thing very well".
As if to underline the point, Elle and Awesome walked in. Devon was trying to say something to her but Elle pushed him away and stormed off. Devon looked defeated as he took a seat at the table. "Not awesome, sorry little bro, guess I screwed up. I promised I'd handle Elle but I just don't know what to say"
"No Devon, It's not your fault. Ever since this started, spy life has been hurting those I care about. You know I never wanted to come between you and Elle. You're an awesome guy, I can't think of anyone I'd rather have married to my sister. "
"Thanks Chuck, that means a lot. But do you think you could talk to her? I think she's feeling you know.. " Devon said sighing.
Chuck continued to talk to Awesome and Morgan for while longer until it was just them in the cafeteria. Realising Sarah had gone Chuck turned to the other two and said "I betta go. I promise I'll talk to Elle first thing ok."
Chuck eased open the room door and looked in. The lights were still on in the room. Sarah, changed into PJ's, was standing in the bedroom staring down at the bed.
"Sarah" Chuck said gently. When there was no response he said "I can sleep on the couch?" But still nothing, finally he placed a hand on her shoulder.
*snap* Chuck had the impression of flying through the air before feeling a sharp pain as he hit the floor with a hard thud. Dazed he opened his eyes to find Sarah crouching over him, a hand raised ready to land a killer punch. "Sarah!"
Sarah stopped, looked perplexed for a second and lowered her raised arm. Then seeming to come to her senses she said uncertainly "Chuck?" before realisation dawned. "Oh Chuck, I'm so sorry".
Chuck took her weight as she sat down on his legs and pulled him forward to examine his head. "Doesn't look like any permanent damage. Did nobody warn you it's a bad idea to sneak up on a spy" Sarah said.
"Sneak!" Chuck started indignantly before seeing the smile creep onto her face. Recovering he was suddenly very conscious of her closeness. "Chuck?" she said looking down surprised, her eyebrows raised. Realising what she was looking at he started "Hey no fair" before being stopped by the increasingly mischievous smile on her face.