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Hey, thanks for the positive reviews. Just a quick word….when it seems there are plot holes; I assure you I will always explain it, although it may not happen till the next chapter. Enjoy. PS in this chapter someone will be revealed however the age of this person may be out a little, so I'm gonna try and get it as right as possible. You will know when you read it, but it's towards the end.

Chapter 8 – Holiday In Italy

Sarah still recovering from her injury to her arm, she wasn't in the best of shape to be dealing with another Shaw situation. Wanting to protect Sarah, Chuck went to check the rest of the apartment and headed upstairs. Shouting out for Casey, Chuck heard some muffled sounds and headed for his bedroom.

'Sarah…I found Casey, he's up here.' Chuck shouted down to Sarah.

Casey and Verbanksi were tied up along with the two CIA agents who were to take Evelyn away. They untied them all and asked for an explanation, before the two CIA agents left to get Beckman on the phone.

'What happened? And where is Evelyn?' Chuck asked.

Casey who by now was highly agitated that Evelyn had escaped and was now running free didn't have the stomach to explain that a highly dangerous woman had escaped. Verbanksi stepped in.

'She's gone.'

'What, how?' Sarah asked.

'She came round and we started to question her. Then someone turned up, this woman I don't know who. But she took out the CIA agents. She had a stash of weapons and she was heavily armed, as great as a team me and Casey are….this woman was ruthless. She knew exactly who Evelyn really was, and when she didn't get a call from Evelyn to say the plan went down she showed up. We couldn't stop them. We've been subdued since yesterday.'

Chuck and Sarah were now concerned for what her plans would be. Just before Sarah could speak, the two agents returned and informed them that Beckman was heading to Burbank.

'General Beckman will be here soon and she wishes to speak to all of you. We will head back to Langley on the General's orders. Be careful and keep your wits about.'

With that the two agents left. Sarah had longed for a quiet life with Chuck but that dream seemed so far away and she needed some air, leaving Casey's apartment Chuck was set to follow till Verbanksi stopped him.

'I'll go.'

Verbanski followed Sarah out to try and reassure her that things will get sorted. Back with Chuck and Casey, Casey pressed Chuck for what exactly happened whilst he was captured.

'Chuck, what did Evelyn tell you?'

Casey had already guessed that the woman Sarah killed that night wasn't a Ring agent. He wanted the truth from Chuck. If he wasn't willing to share this with Sarah to keep her mind at ease, Chuck needed to tell someone.

'What do you mean? She took me, brought me here and strapped that vest to me. She babbled on that Sarah was to blame and she constantly denied all responsibility.'

'What else Chuck? Did you mention her intentions for her husband? Or did she tell you who it was Sarah killed?'

Confused at the questions Casey was pressing him with, Chuck snapped back.

'Casey leave it ok. You know everything I know, nothing more nothing less ok, just leave it.'

Casey wasn't willing to let it go and reminded him the fact that they were a team. Keeping secrets never ended well.

'Bartowski, I'll say it for you then. It wasn't a ring agent was it? My bet it was a civilian that the ring heartlessly placed in her place. I understand you not telling your wife, but you don't have to lie to me.'

Casey's questions about who it was that night were practically answered with Chuck's silence. Not pressing further Casey left him. Going to the window to check on Sarah, Chuck saw her and Verbanski in discussion. Alone with his thoughts he sat down trying to get to grips with recent events. They couldn't go off and live their quiet life now….they had to find Evelyn before she would find them. He wanted a break, for 5yrs straight his life has been one giant rollercoaster and he was all burned out by this point but he needed to keep going. One more mission Chuck told himself.

Re-entering the apartment Sarah and Verbanski came back in. Sarah now calmed down.

'Chuck I'm heading back to the apartment now, I think we need to have a little chat.'

'Ok.'

They both left Casey's apartment and headed for theirs. Finally seizing the opportunity to finally talk, Sarah began making themselves a coffee and ushered Chuck to sit with her on the sofa.

'Chuck I know something's on your mind. I'm your wife, and we told each other no more secrets remember? Talk to me.'

Still not wanting to tell Sarah the truth, he needed to cover himself. He hated lying to her though but he would rather live with that then watch Sarah break down knowing the truth.

'Everything's happened so quickly. First I lost you, and then I got you back, then you lost me. Is this how it's going to be Sarah? After 5yrs…I really think I'm starting to lose all sense what it's like to be a normal person.'

'Chuck we will never be normal, but for 5yrs we have coped and we always came out on top. We never let anything come between us and I think we've done pretty well so far. I know we wanted out but we need to sort this, we need to find her. One last…'

'Don't say it. We've said that a few times now and another mission is always popping up. But your right Sarah,…. let's get this mess sorted and then I really want out. I mean it Sarah, I can't keep doing this.'

'I know Chuck, I don't want to either.'

Coming to an understanding Chuck proceeded to make some dinner for the two and blocking out that moment in Paris from his mind, he was happy to have his wife back in his arms. They always came out on top, when things were stacked against them they would always overcome it and he knew that they will find Evelyn Shaw and then they will finally end this and move onto the next stage in their life together. Just tucking into their meal, there was a knock at the door, it was Casey. Beckmen had arrived. Heading over to his place Casey told Sarah he brought Beckmen up to speed and informed her that her memories were intact.

'It's good to have you back Sarah, for a moment we all thought we had lost you. Now onto pressing matters, Evelyn Shaw. I think it's safe to say she has gone to re-group but she won't stay gone for long…she will be back. But we have to find her before she finds us. I'm leaving this in your hands, no one at the CIA must know because if she is alive, the order to kill will still stand but we need her alive. Casey, Verbanksi find her and bring her to me.

Chuck putting his hand in the air, wondering what his and Sarah's involvement would be, he asked Beckmen,

'And me and Sarah?'

'You and Sarah will sit this out. You were in an accident and not fit to go out on the field. You and your wife will be taking some vacation time, to Italy. I took the provision of booking you two a holiday, your plane leaves tomorrow. I suggest you be on it.'

Chuck cool with the idea at having some alone time with his wife with no missions or anything to worry about, Sarah was less cool and had some reservations.

'General what about Evelyn? Won't we be exposed?'

'I don't think she will be back anytime soon and with you out of the country you will be safe. There's no way Evelyn can leave this country and as a precaution all airports and docks will be closely monitored. You both need some time away; your vacation is for one week. Enjoy yourselves, that's an order.'

Before Beckmen left, Chuck had some questions.

'Beckmen, I have the intersect 3.0 in my head, but I haven't been able to flash since the accident.'

'The intersect 3.0 is more advanced, it holds more information and your able to do more with it. However you have much more control with this intersect, instead of the intersect controlling you. You're inadvertently stopping yourself from flashing with your wishes to leave to CIA. Even when in a situation like you were in you will not flash, technically you have to turn it back on to use it again. Chuck initially this intersect was designed for you, we achieved so much with you and when the intersect was in someone else's mind it never reached full potential. We put a catch in with this intersect that it can be turned off. The accident had nothing to do with it; you hadn't flashed since that night at the symphony because you no longer wanted this life.'

Chuck was meant to be surprised that the new intersect was designed for him, but nothing surprised him anymore especially if it had anything to do with the CIA or the intersect. And with that explanation Beckman left, not before handing Sarah the tickets and boarding passes for their holiday. Sarah was still unsure of the vacation; she needed some arm twisting from Verbanski before putting her mind at ease.

'Sarah…go. Me and Casey will deal with this and we will let you know everything that we find. You've endured so much over the past couple of months; I can see it on your body language that you need a time out.'

'She's right Sarah. We do need this. We've been married a year and other then our honeymoon we've been going at full speed for so long, if we keep going we will burn out.'

Sarah did need convincing and both Verbanski and Chuck provided her with the push she needed. A trip to Italy would be nice.

The next day…..

Chuck had gotten up a little earlier to bring Sarah breakfast in bed. He was determined to make this vacation a one to remember and he wanted the day to start off perfectly. Heading out to buy some Bagels, he got a call from his sister.

'Hey Ellie, you all right?'

'I'm fine Chuck, is Sarah ok?'

'She's ok. She had quite a bad cut to her arm and she lost a lot of blood so they kept her in. But she's fine. Considering that we got off pretty scott free.'

'I'm not comfortable knowing your there and I am here. I can't do anything from Chicago.'

'Ellie, it's ok. We're both fine. But I'm arranging for some CIA protection because Evelyn escaped before we could take her away. I very much doubt she will come for you but I want to be on the safe side. Until she is caught, agents will be watching over you and Devon.'

Sighing, Ellie thought this was all over.

'Chuck when is this going to end? It's keeps following you and Sarah everywhere?'

'Once we've got her, we're both done and I mean it. I don't want this anymore and whilst I will never regret it all, I want it to end now and I never want to go back. Me and Sarah are taking some time out, we're going to Italy. Casey and Verbanski will deal with Evelyn until we get back.'

'As long and you and Sarah are ok. When this is done, you leave Chuck. You and Sarah need to get away from it all but between you and me I am glad this all happened because if it didn't you wouldn't have Sarah.'

'That's the best part and that's the only reason why I would never regret it all. But I promise you, when this is done, when we find her we're finished. I've got to get to the shop, making Sarah breakfast in bed and we're out of bagels. Talk soon sis.'

'Bye.'

Chuck carried on to the store to buy some bagels. 10 minutes later he returned to find Sarah still sound asleep. He toasted the bagels and poured out some orange juice and headed for the bedroom. He carefully woke Sarah up.

'Morning' Sarah said as she greeted him with a kiss to the lips.

'It's the first time we've woken up together in our own apartment for a long time.' Sarah told Chuck.

Tucking into the bagels, the two enjoyed each other's company. It has been a while since they had done this. Evelyn was not going to stop them having a good time on their trip. Finishing breakfast, Chuck jumped out of bed and started to pick up clothes to bring with him. Sarah sat up and put on one of Chuck's shirts. Watching Chuck, Sarah said….

'We don't have to leave for a few hours yet. I think we should take this opportunity to properly become…..'

Sarah needn't finish what she was saying, and before she got another word out Chuck leapt back into bed and began kissing Sarah. Not having been with each other intimately in a long times was very unusual for them, but giving the circumstances it was understandable. As Sarah wrapped her legs and arms around Chuck, he caressed her neck and they soon fell under the covers….

Few hours later…Chuck and Sarah were at for the airport

'Have you been to Italy before on a mission?' Chuck asked Sarah.

'No, this will be my first time. But something tells me we're going to have an amazing time.'

'Because I'm here right' Chuck giggled.

Smiling Sarah gave Chuck a kiss.

With Casey and Verbanski….

Casey was at the castle which was due to be torn down now that the team were due to part. Working through the computer, Verbanski approached him.

'Casey…we need to talk, I found something.'

Casey stopped what he was doing and was all ears; Verbanski had uncovered something pretty important.

'What have you got?' he asked.

'Evelyn Shaw…she has a daughter. My guess is that Daniel is the dad.'

'I knew it; I knew there was more to it.'

But that was not all, Verbanksi had uncovered more.

'Her name is Lily and she is 10yrs old. She was pregnant when she went into hiding. When the Ring put her into hiding an agent was assigned to stay with her at all times, a ring agent. I think that's the one who ambushed us, her name is Diana Di'Marco. When your team took down the ring, I think Diana stuck with her and they have been hiding ever since. But there is someone else, a nanny who looks after Lily. At some point she must have intrusted her with whom she was. The daughter, the ring agent, the nanny and Evelyn have been hidden out of sight for all these years.'

'We better tell Beckmen about this. Have you found anything to point us where they could be?'

'No, not yet, But I think they were originally on the east coast, but I think they would have moved. I'll keep looking. What about the married couple, I promised Sarah to keep her informed.'

'No leave them. Their perhaps at the airport. We've got this; we'll explain it all when they get back.'

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