I do not own Chuck.

Ok so here is the next part. My story will soon be ending because the main drama of my story has been dealt with and I'm just tying up loose ends now in terms of the secrets. It was always my intention for the secrets to come out right before the renewal. I know some may think it's dark and if it's not something your happy about, I'm sorry. When it comes to stories, making up the ideas for me is easy but when it comes to putting it to paper in comes my weakness. And no lol I could never end it like the actual show was, no way. Enjoy all.

Chapter 22 – Vows

Staring blankly into the sea Chuck couldn't find the words to ask her why. Sarah was upset and Chuck put it down to the guilt eating away at her, but he needed to know why and tried to bypass her tears.

'I'm trying to understand why or why you didn't tell me. But I'm coming up empty.'

'Understand….what that you didn't tell me?'

'What are you talking about?'

'I heard you talking with Morgan, I came over to his because there was something you needed to know and then I heard it. Chuck I can't believe you lied to me all this time.'

Damn Sarah overheard them and it became clear why she seemed visibly upset. He was going to tell her and hated that she found out like this. All of a sudden their day was looking bleaker by the minute. Did she even know that he knew about her secret? And about the letter?

'Sarah you didn't need to know, you didn't deserve to feel all that guilt that you're going to feel now. I didn't want to see you hurt, no way was I putting that on your shoulders. I wanted to tell you for so long but it got harder, but…..I was because I couldn't lie to you any longer.'

'I can't believe I killed someone, someone who was innocent.'

'Sarah don't even go down that road, don't because you will only cause yourself hurt. You had no idea remember that, ok. It was an order, how were you to know she would suss it out and put someone in her place? You couldn't.'

Overwhelmed with guilt and heartbreak Sarah couldn't find the words to tell Chuck what she had to tell him and Chuck being Chuck, he couldn't care less right now about that, his main concern was for his wife. He had to help her through this ordeal. Becoming a wreck, there was no option but to put off their 2nd wedding, as guests started to descend Chuck noticed his sister in the distance and left Sarah for a moment to go and explain. Running over to her, Chuck said,

'Sis, this isn't happening today.'

'What, what's happened Chuck?'

'I'll explain everything but right now Sarah needs me.'

'Chuck this can still go ahead, this was yours and Sarah's fresh start nothing should jeopardise that. Whatever is going on, you guys will come through it the other side. We'll wait….. I'll wait as long as it takes.'

Ellie stalled the on-coming guests which were only close friends and family as Chuck raced back over to Sarah. Trying to calm herself down, Sarah had to put her own hurt aside and tell Chuck. As he sat down beside her, she took his hands.

'Chuck, I am so sorry.'

'For what?'

'I just couldn't risk it anymore, I couldn't.'

'Evelyn?'

'Yeh, what…wait how do you know?'

'Diana, she wrote to me again and told me. Is that why you stayed back that day when we visited her?'

'Yes…yes. Chuck please you have to understand why. They were ruining our lives and Daniel has been a pain in our necks for too long, I had that fear that if they went away they would get out somehow and come for us. I asked Verbanski to do it but Evelyn wasn't armed at the time and I hate myself for it but Chuck, I just didn't want it to be ruined for us.'

'I get your reasons, I do…but Sarah that didn't need to happen. You shouldn't have asked her to do that.'

'I know and have been regretting it ever since.'

Chuck understood but this was cold and calculative something Sarah wasn't anymore. The fact that she lied to him all this time made it even worse. In his eyes he kept his secret for her….because he rather dealt with the guilt himself then land it on her. This was beyond him, something he thought Sarah had moved on from. Looking behind the guests had all arrived and saw Sarah's mum.

'How did we get here Chuck, how did we keep this from each other?'

'I don't know. All I know is that my reasons were justified Sarah…yours weren't.'

'Is this easier for you then me? I mean I killed someone that should be here today, that woman could have had a family…a child…I took her life.'

'You took Evelyn's too.'

'Don't say that Chuck.'

'I love you and no matter what you do or what you have done nothing will ever change that, I will give my life for yours…always. But Sarah, she was starting to cooperate with us, the tide was turning and you didn't think to change your mind.'

'It wasn't easy for me, I hated myself every day and I still do. Lily hasn't got a mum anymore and I am sorry for what I did, but it was her or us.'

Chuck wasn't about to walk away from her but this was something that would take time to understand. He looked down at his wedding ring and twiddle it around and around.

'I'm sorry you found out from her. There was so many times I wanted to tell you but I was afraid of the way you would look at me.'

Chuck looked over to Sarah. His expression was nothing short of love and devotion, he could never look at her that way she imagined.

'It's funny. I didn't want you to know because I didn't want you to look at yourself like you were guilty or to blame. I could handle it for both of us, you didn't need any more on your shoulders.'

'All I know is that I took two people away for reasons that were simply not justified. Chuck you are right. Verbanski tried to talk me out of it, I should have listened.'

The air was calm as was the sea. It was a warm day just sitting waiting to welcome a wedding or a day to remember. Morgan had managed to collect Chuck's vows and he wriggled through his pocket to find them. He took them out and gazed over them. Staring down at them, no matter what secrets they had kept or what happened one thing remained the same, their love for each other. Everything was out in the open and for the first time in a while both of them felt a sense of relief, though Sarah knew that coping with what she now knew wasn't going to be easy. As Chuck got up, he held out his hand to Sarah.'

'I love you Sarah Walker and no one or nothing will change that. I still want our day to go ahead and I will be right there standing next to you, not just today but for the rest of our lives.'

Sarah stood up and wiped the tears away and embraced Chuck. The embrace lasted longer than normal but Sarah didn't want to let go and wanted to hold onto him forever. The hurt was there but the fact that Chuck didn't run or look at her the way she pictured was something of a miracle in her eyes. Letting go, she smiled and kissed Chuck. Chuck signalled by waving his hands that things were going ahead, albeit a few minutes late. Standing on the beach with family and friends around them the two held on tightly to each other hands. As the ceremony began all the issues and lies had been put to the back of their mind. It was approaching the vows and Chuck was already. Looking into her eyes, he began,

'Sarah for 5yrs you have been by my side protecting me, I never thought it possible that I would fall in love so much with such a beautiful woman. You make me feel like I can do anything, before you I was lost…I didn't know what I wanted or where I wanted to be and then my life changed for the better when I met you. I love you with all my heart and there is nothing that I wouldn't do for you. When I thought I had lost you, my world sank and for the first time in 5yrs, I was lost again. And then you came back and I had something to live for again. What I am trying to say is that I will always love you and I want to be by your side for the rest of our lives and I will protect you just like you've been protecting me. I hope I can make you half as happy as you make me. I promised to show you last time, this time I wanted to say it. I love you Sarah Walker, always have always will.'

Sarah was so touched and couldn't contain her happiness, as her and the guest began to well up Sarah needed a few seconds to gather herself. What Chuck said was perfect, Ellie looked on at them and had the biggest smile on her face. Everything he said was true, Chuck was a lost soul until Sarah came along. In her he found his soul mate and Ellie found a best friend. Sarah's mum who was sitting next to Chuck's mum looked on with such happiness. She didn't see her daughter much through the years but one thing was for certain, she had never seen her so happy. Composing herself, it was Sarah's turn for her vows although she spoke through her trailing tears.

'Chuck before you I thought my life was planned out and nothing in that life made me happy or made me feel anything. You taught me how to feel again and how to love. I fell in love with you a long long time ago but for years I denied it and often found myself in my apartment wondering what to do. I had never fallen in love before and it hit me like a wave. It's no lie that I found it difficult adjusting to our relationship but the more time that passed the more I found it easy. I wake up every day thinking myself lucky to have found an incredible person in you and there is no one in the world I love more, you've made feel so happy and given me a life I never thought I deserved. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. The way you look at me makes me feel special and no one can do that but you. I love you with every inch of my heart.'

Wow…..these two really take it out of you. Morgan whispered to himself. The next part was to renew their wedding and soon it was over. Chuck pulled Sarah in close and landed a kiss on her lips. Finishing he whispered to her that he would always be there for her no matter what. It was only a small gathering but it couldn't be more perfect. Sarah walked over to her mum with Chuck following behind holding onto her hand. As she hugged her mum, her mum became overwhelmed. Standing behind her was, although not in blood was Sarah's sister who had been brought up by her mum. Sarah bent down and extended her arms out to which the girl jumped right in. As they spoke Sarah's mum pulled Chuck aside.

'I told you this already but I am glad she found you Chuck. My daughter….I can't begin to imagine how happy she is, but she is and I have never seen her this happy.'

'Well your daughter makes me very happy too. I couldn't imagine a life without her now.'

A few hours had passed and the celebrations was still going on with Chuck and Sarah in the thick of it dancing. It was a slow dance so they had a chance to talk. Holding her close, Chuck began to apologise.

'Sarah I'm sorry I was hard on you before. It was a lot to take in and I shouldn't have over reacted.'

'No Chuck you were right to react like that, I mean after finding that out and finding it out from someone else, I just wish I was the one to tell you.'

'And you were going to Sarah, its ok. I told you in my vows no matter what happens, I'll always be here and I will always love you.'

Could Chuck be anymore endearing, he really did make Sarah feel special. He had this power to sooth every negative emotion she felt. What had happened wouldn't be easy to forget or live with but together they would push through, something that have done for 5yrs. As the celebrations were in full swing Casey approached Sarah and Chuck with a gift.

'This if for you both. It's not from me.'

'Who's it from? Sarah asked.

'When you told me that you wanted to renew your vows I remembered how your dad wasn't there the first time. I tried to find him but boy was it hard. Once I managed to track him down I told him. He couldn't make it as I'm sure you're aware of but he did buy you both something.'

Walking to one side, Sarah proceeded to open the gift from her dad. Given the fact her dad was con man she half expected a bundle of money to be inside but what she found was totally unexpected. It was a personalised video message from her dad. She got out the tablet and hit play.

Sarah and Chuck….my daughter and son-in-law. I missed your first wedding and I can't believe I had to miss this one. Since you were a little girl I wanted you to be happy, I wanted you to have everything you ever wanted. I'm sorry that I pulled you in on my cons, we moved around a lot and because of that you never had a real home. Chuck is a great guy and I feel happy and safe that you found each other. I wish I could have walked you down the aisle but hopefully my main gift will make up for it. I love you both and I wish you guys never ending happiness.

As the video finished there was something taped to the back of the tablet, a key. Sarah peeled it away and wondered what it unlocked.

'Ahhh yes the key. I bet you're both wondering what it's for.'

'Obviously' Chuck replied.

'Well when I managed to find him he knew he wouldn't be able to come and wanted to give you guys something special he said, and he asked me if I had any ideas. Like I know what you want but I remembered something. The house….'

Before Casey could go on, Chuck and Sarah turned to face each other. The only house that came to their mind was the white house, with white picket fencing and a red door. The house where they carved their names into and one day promised that it would be theirs.

'Casey don't toy with us man.'

'I don't toy Chuck. I'm not all spies and missions you know. He brought it for you two and it's in your name, I don't how he paid for it and frankly I don't want to. But you've got a house waiting for you.'

Without given it a second thought, both of them wanted to rush off to the house that they dreamt of owning.

'Go, go check it out.'

The needed no more convincing and left the beach and headed for their house. On the way there Sarah remembered Chuck talking of moving away and wondered if that thought still stands.

'Chuck, we've got that house that we wanted…but if you still want to move…'

'No…Sarah this is your home, you love Burbank and I love you. Plus I love that house and now I think I love your dad. Sarah I just want to be with you.'

'In our own house.'

Smiling as big as they could, they carried on driving to their house and before long they soon got there. Pulling up and shutting off the engine, they got out and stood in front of the house staring. Digging into his pocket Chuck pulled out the key and began walking to the house with Sarah beside.

'This is it Sarah….we've got our house, the house you have always dreamed of.'

Putting key in door, Chuck pushed it open.

'Well this is our second wedding and I want to do it the right way.'

Sweeping Sarah up and holding her close, he carried her in just as married couples do when first entering their new home. Inside, Sarah had her arms wrapped around his neck and now had everything she could possiblly want. Her dream home and most of all, Chuck.

Ok guys, I hope you like this chapter my next one will be the last. Please review.