AN: Sorry we haven't updated in so long. For that you get a super long chapter! Summer if finally here so this book should get a lot of updates!
THE NEXT DAY
It was about six in the morning before Chuck finally gave up on trying to sleep and grabbed his laptop instead and began working on some stuff for Carmichael industries. Chuck looked over at Sarah who was turned towards him. Her head was lying on the pillow while her hand rested over her stomach.
Chuck brushed her hair out of her face and tucked it behind her ear. He put his left hand on top of Sarah's and kept it there while he continued working. While writing up some new cases and dealing with the final funds for the company he noticed Ellie was trying to skype him. Clicking answer, he switched over the screen so he could talk to Ellie.
"Hey, Elle what's up? Chuck whispered, "Try to be quiet Sarah is sleeping next to me."
Chuck turned the laptop toward Sarah so Ellie could see.
"Nothing I was just got done with a video conference with another doctor for a big meeting coming up and noticed you were on. Is everything okay? Why aren't you sleeping?" Ellie questioned
"No, I'm fine. I just woke up and couldn't fall back asleep. Sarah's exhausted though." Chuck replied
"How is Sarah?"
"She's doing good, everything seems to be well and she was cleared for intense exercise in two weeks if she wants."
"That's good, I bet she's happy."
"She isn't getting back to it yet. She can get sore pretty easily, she still has to be pretty gentle with somethings unless she suffers through the pain. She says it's not too bad though. It's just uncomfortable. The doctor says that's fine though. Nothing will be damaged. She does need to be careful right now though. If she does anything that is too rough on her body, she could start hemorrhaging."
"That's still good news. How are her memories coming. I know the last time I asked she had most of her memories back."
"She is doing okay. Not much progress in memories though. She doesn't really remember some missions. The biggest is our wedding and Shaw. Also everything that happened when Quinn had her. I'm just worried, when she remembers the emotions and pain from that event come with. Her time with Quinn is uncounted for, I don't want her to be in pain. But, we have been going to a neurologist once a month to get her brain scanned and everything seems normal. Beckman ordered it and got the best CIA neurologist they have."
"What about that intersect that is still in your head?"
"So far nothing has gone wrong, the intersect is perfect and so is my brain. They are keeping it in there until they build a new one."
"Then why aren't you on missions? Don't they own you because of the intersect?"
"I don't think many people know besides those who have worked on the 'Bartowski Case.' I'm able to turn this one on and off when I want so I haven't flashed on anything; but, yes they could call me in to do field work, but Beckman has been respecting my wishes so far. She said she would only contact in an extreme emergency. Which could be next week."
"When did you figure out how to turn it off?"
Chuck turned to Sarah to make sure she was still asleep.
"It was when I started to flash on Sarah. She hasn't yet told me her whole past. She has tried but she can't bring herself to do it and I won't push her. I got to know a couple of things but I turned it off when it started showing me her CIA training. I'm not sure I want to see everything they did to my wife because I know it isn't good."
"Does Sarah know this?"
"No, I haven't told her yet."
"Told me what?" Sarah asked groggily as she started to wake up.
Chuck put his arm up so she could rest her head on his chest. His arm then wrapped back around her. Sarah pulled the covers up to her chest to cover herself and to warm herself up.
"I'll tell you in a bit." Chucks said as he kissed the top of her head. "Do you wan't me to grab you a t-shirt?"
Sarah nodded as her eyes closed again.
"Be right back Elle."
Chuck handed the laptop over to Sarah and climbed out of bed.
"Fun night, huh?" Ellie teased
Sarah laughed and rubbed her eyes and sat up in bed the blanket still wrapped around her body.
"How are you?" Sarah asked as she suppressed a yawn
"I'm doing good."
"How's the baby?"
"He's doing good, just kicking a lot and can't wait to come out."
"Here." Chuck said as he handed Sarah the shirt and grabbed the laptop so Sarah could change.
Sarah scooted over and pulled Chuck's shirt over her head before scooting back to cuddle back with Chuck and talk to Ellie.
"How many more weeks?" Chuck asked
"It's about five but the doctor says I'm going to go into labor early most likely."
"Are you efaced at all?" Sarah asked
"Just a little bit, but I'm not an OB, that's her job."
Chuck and Sarah both laughed at that.
"I'm going to go get some pop tarts, you want any?" Chuck asked
"Yah, toast them though." Sarah yelled
"I always do!" chuck shouted back from the kitchen
After Chuck left the room Ellie spoke up.
"How are you doing with all of this and don't say you're fine Sarah. This has to be hard for you Sarah. You just lost a baby and I'm having one and I just feel so bad."
"Ellie don't feel bad. You don't have to restrain your happiness to spare my feelings. My baby died and I have come to terms with that. The drunk driver was sent to prison for what he did. I know that my chance of becoming a mother was practically taken from me because of the choices I made. I know this, Ellie. It's hard everyday but it's getting better. Please don't feel like I despise you and this baby because mine was taken away. Please don't."
"Okay." Ellie simply responded
"I have some good news anyway." Sarah hesitated, "Just promise not to tell anyone. Please."
"I promise."
"Well, since the C-section, I have been healing pretty well and things have been progressing better than expected. I'm sure Chuck told you."
Ellie nodded
"I, uh... I'm pregnant."
Ellie sat there speechless for a moment before speaking up.
"What how?"
Sarah shrugged her shoulders and shook her head as she wiped the tears off her face.
"That's amazing Sarah! Are you excited?"
Sarah nodded her head as she continued to cry. The reality of the whole thing finally set in. She was going to be a mom. She's pregnant again. There truly was a little miracle inside of her.
"I'm so, so happy, Elle. I've never been happier. I thought that... that after Finn died we could just try again but then the doctor said something about not being able to have kids and... I don't even remember the rest I was so in shock, confused. I was just so worried I was going to dissapoint Chuck. We were so close to our happily ever after and then we didn't get it and I know Chuck wouldn't be mad at me but I could never get rid of the feeling that this was my fault and now I have the chance to fulfill his dream, our dream."
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3 Hours Later
Sarah and Chuck were both fast asleep again. Sarah's back was pressed against his chest while his arm draped over her stomach.
At about 7am, Sarah threw Chuck's arm off of her and darted toward the bathroom. Chuck got up too and walked to the bathroom to see Sarah heaving over the toilet.
Chuck came over and rubbed her back while reaching toward the counter to grab a hair elastic. He pulled her hair back into a messy bun and continued to rub circles on her back.
When Sarah was done she flushed the toilet and fell back toward Chuck her chest rising up and down rapidly. Chuck reached for a rag and handed it to Sarah so she could wash her face.
She layed against his back for a bit more so she could rest her eyes. One of Chuck's hands rested on her thigh while the other stroked her hair on her head.
"You doing okay?" Chuck asked
"I'm better now, I just feel weak." Sarah replied
Chuck helped her up while he stood up.
"I'm going to make you some herbal tea." Chuck said as he left
Sarah walked over to the sink and started to brush her teeth and wash her face. Chuck walked into the bedroom and set the tea down on the side table.
"Sarah, you want some more clothes than just the t-shirt you're wearing?"
"Yes please." She called
Sarah walked out of the bathroom with her arms folded across her chest. Chuck came over and handed her clothes to her.
"Here yah go. We've got your favorite booty shorts and the most comfortable pair of panties I could find."
"Did you try them on?" Sarah teased
"Are you kidding, those would not fit over my thunder thighs."
"I love you." Sarah said as she leaned up to kiss him.
Chuck the broke the kiss and placed his hand on her hips.
"As sexy as you look in only my shirt, and how much I want to continue, I made you tea. So sit down and I will be right back."
Sarah got dressed and sat down on the bed to drink her tea. Chuck came back into the bedroom with a hairbrush and hair elastics.
"Here let me sit behind you." Chuck said
Sarah laughed as she scooted forward so Chuck could sit behind her. She crossed her legs and shifter her tea into one hand so she could brush her hair back with the other. Chuck sat behind her and gathered her hair with his hands.
"What's all this about?" Sarah asked with a smile
"See, when Ellie and I were growing up and our mom left, Ellie had no girls around at all. My dad wasn't really even there either, as you know. Ellie had friends at school, but none of them were really close. That's why she was so happy when we got married because she finally had a sister. Before that it was just her and me and we were super close. When girl things came up I was the only one there for her. Her first ballet recital was a mess. She was so sad because dad couldn't figure out how to do a bun. She quit ballet and joined soccer so she could just wear her hair in a ponytail. When she got into junior high it was the worst. Our dad was even more distant at that point. I tried to talk to her but she was so afraid or something. All of her friends had started shaving their legs, liking boys and they all had such cute hair that she wanted. When she started her period she locked herself in her room for a week. I barely even knew what it was. My dad tried to explain, and that didn't work, so I asked my 5th grade teacher. That was a fun conversation."
Sarah laughed and shifted in her seat. Chuck continued to brush her hair.
"Our dad was locked in his office like always and told us not to bother him. So, I took my piggy bank and walked all 9 miles to our local pharmacy and bought every kind of tampon and pad in the place. I also bought three bottles of Advil as well and a candy bar. I spent every penny I had. I came home and when I got into her room, I offered to do her laundry and that was a mistake. I thought she had murdered the neighbors cat. I kind of hoped she did. That thing was evil. Between that, the CIA, and you, I have become an expert at washing blood out of things."
"You're cute, but I think I'm more experienced then you." Sarah laughed
Chuck kissed her head and started to braid her hair.
"When it came to her first school dance she had no one to do her hair. She could do a French braid and a ponytail and all of her friends were going to have 'prom hairstyles' in her opinion. So I thought I would be a good brother and I learned how to do some dance hairstyles. Morgan had long hair at the time, so I practiced on him. I did her hair for the dance and it was actually pretty good. The magazines I looked at paid off. It was in some kind of braided low bun with curls on the side. We have a picture of it buried somewhere, of her hair, not Morgan's. So that is my stupid secret talent. I can braid hair pretty good."
Chuck finished off her hair with an elastic.
"That's not stupid. It's actually adorable." Sarah said as she turned around
"Every man's dream. To have a hidden talent that's adorable." Chuck teased
"Well think of it this way." Sarah sat her tea down on the table and turned around to face Chuck. She grabbed his hand and placed it on her stomach. "If this little baby is a girl she is going to be so happy that her daddy can do her hair. She will have the cutest hair in the entire first grade. Plus, she might be a little less embarrassed when she starts her period. My dad was horrible at that. And I can't do little girl hair, so I'm glad you can."
"That does make me feel better. Speaking of which, when do we find out the sex?" Chuck asked
"Today at 4:00. We have an appointment with my OB." Sarah responded
"What do think it will be?"
"A girl. What about you."
"I honestly have no clue. Hey, do want a gender reveal?"
"Just a cute picture saying it. We can send it to family and friends. I don't want to plan a party."
"Good thinking."
Sarah couldn't take it any more. She was going crazy. She pushed herself against Chuck and captures his mouth with hers. Chuck pulled her flush against him.
"I forgot how much I love this side effect of pregnancy."
Sarah grabbed Chuck's shirt and pulled it over his head before throwing on the floor. Chuck leaned into Sarah's neck and started kissing the spot just below her ear making her moan.
"I need you... now." Sarah whispered
Chuck started to lift his t shirt off of Sarah before a coughing from the tv monitor interrupted them.
Sarah squeezed her eyes shut hoping that the person on the tv was not who she thought it was.
"Beckman..." Chuck said in an embarrassed tone
Sarah got off of Chuck and sat on his right side, the blankets pulled up to her chest.
"Beckman, no offence, but we don't work for you anymore." Chuck stated
"You still have that Intersect in your head so technically, you do." Beckman replied
"Why haven't you contacted us before?" Sarah asked
"Sarah was still getting through her memory loss. Plus, the world has been unusually peaceful."
"But you know we don't want to work for the CIA anymore." Sarah said
"I don't care, this is a matter of national security." Beckman yelled
"You can't just send us back into the field!" Sarah yelled back
"Okay! Let's calm down." Chuck interrupted, "What do you need?"
"We have an Armenian smuggler who has been acting as a mole in the Chinese embassy. He is selling secrets and lies to China from Poland and the US. He is dangerous and needs to be stopped to prevent us from going to war with China and starting World War three. He's meeting with Lai Chan, head of a trafficking company. They have a meeting soon. Your job is to infiltrate his warehouse and extract the Armenian using any means necessary. You are not going into the field unless necassary. Only I know that you have the intersect. If the president found out you would be back in the field. It just looks like we are hiring Carmichael Industries and you will do it with a small payment. You need to hack into his system while our guys take him out. Extract anything suspicious. Casey will be in the field and Sarah if necessary."
"General, why do you need Sarah?" Chuck asked
"She signed a contract. As long as you're in the CIA she is with you." The general replied
"What contract?" Chuck asked, "I haven't heard of this contract!"
"Chuck, please-" Sarah pleaded with him
Chuck turned toward the monitor and started to talk, "General, I'm sorry, but Sa-"
"We'll do it!" Sarah interrupted
"Good, I expect you in Bejing at noon tomorrow." Beckman said as she turned off the monitor.
"Sarah, you're pregnant! You cannot go into the field!"
"Did you not hear her Chuck, we work for the CIA still, they own us! They have the right to terminate the pregnancy."
"And that's another thing! Why do they own you? What the hell is this contract!?" Chuck yelled
"Beckman suggested it after we got married. I knew that they might force you into the agency if you had the intersect or they needed you to help with the programming and I wanted to be there."
"Why would you want to be there Sarah?! What if we had kids when they dragged me back in, why would you want to abandon them!? Plus, you're pregnant Sarah! Why would you sign this contract when you know I would have disagreed!"
"Because I couldn't lose you!" Sarah yelled back,
"I can't lose you..." She said as her voice started to break
"Sarah, please don't put our baby's life in danger. Don't put your life in danger. You know what could happen. If even one thing goes wrong you could start hemorrhaging."
"Chuck everything has healed. My risk is not that high."
"30% more than the average woman is pretty high Sarah. You know you will be in a lot of pain if you get hurt below your chest. What if I can't get to you, or Casey can't. If you start bleeding you can't stop it yourself. This is not worth the risk, Sarah!"
"If I don't go the CIA will just kill the baby. You and I both know that."
"Sarah, Beckman wouldn't do that."
"It's not her call. The CIA has done it before they will do it again."
"You could hurt the baby Sarah, this is already a risky pregnancy."
"I'm staying with you. It will be safe. I'll run the monitors while Casey goes out into the field."
"And if they need you?"
"Then I have to go. They will know something is up if I don't. I can't risk that, we can't risk that. Plus, I am not risking you getting put in a bunker for the rest of your life."
"But you'll risk the baby's life." Chuck pleaded as he grabbed her hands"Sarah, please."
Chuck held her hands and looked into her eyes that were avoiding his. Sarah turned to face him, a look of hurt on her face. Chuck went to wrap his arms around her but she pushed his hands from her torso and backed away. Her hand came up to wipe the tears off her face, but she slapped his hand and shook her head.
"Sarah-"
"Not now!" Sarah whispered as she left the bedroom
"Sarah, please eat something." Chuck pleaded with her
"I ate before we left, plus I'm not hungry." She replied
"Sarah just eat some strawberries so the moron will shut up." Casey said
Sarah got up and grabbed the strawberries and brought them back to her seat.
"Oh, so you listen to him." Chuck said sounding annoyed
"You know what Chuck!" Sarah started as she stood up
Morgan rushed over and stood between the two.
"How about we just breathe..." Morgan stated
Sarah stepped backwards allowing Chuck to have some room.
"I'm going to the bathroom." Sarah said bluntly before leaving
Morgan went back to his seat and started to look for his bag.
"Chuck where did you put my bag?" He asked
"Your purse is by your suitcase." Casey grunted
Morgan got up and headed out of the compartment to get his bag. While Morgan was walking back he saw Sarah sitting in a seat near the back.
"Hey, scoot over." Morgan said to Sarah
"Morgan-" Sarah warned
"Scooch!" He said again
Sarah scooted a seat over to allow Morgan to sit.
"Why are you on this mission? You're pregnant."
"I know, but the CIA doesn't know that, I dont... I don't want them to hurt the baby."
"Beckman wouldn't do that, would she?"
"You don't know the CIA like I do Morgan, they don't care about a baby, it will slow them down. The less they know, the better. She might be ordered to terminate the pregnancy if she finds out, I'm CIA property, I'm not worth anything to them, if it comes down to it, they will spare no expense in killing me, my body doesn't belong to me."
4 HOURS LATER
Chuck walked over to where Sarah was. She was sound asleep on the couch at the front of the plain. Her golden hair was sprawled on her back with a few strands laying on her face. Her hand was under the pillow that her head rested on while the other was gently placed on her stomach. Chuck had placed a blanket on her as soon as he noticed. Although he didn't agree with the whole 'hiding the pregnancy' thing, he was going to respect his wife's wishes.
Chuck brushed some hair out of her face and lightly stroked her cheek until her eyes slowly opened. Sarah sat up and leaned against the arm of the couch.
"Hey, we landed about two hours ago. Beckman just finished briefing us on the mission. I let you sleep, and don't fight me on it. Beckman was completely fine. You haven't had sleep in a few days anyway. That's not good for you, either of you." Chuck finished as he placed his hand on her stomach
"Where's Casey?" Sarah asked
"He's out with Morgan getting our surveillance van."
"What's our mission?"
"His name is Narek Papazian, Morgan calls him Papa. He's in Beijing for an exchange meeting. We don't know what though. The government has reason to believe it is for nuclear weapons, specifically more efficient designs. The guy he is trading with owns a large portion of a worldwide human/drug trafficking ring. Both of them are meeting there tonight for a big auction. It's in a private building, big place, lots of security. I'm in charge of hacking the security system while you and Casey track surveillance and guide Morgan. New Plan, we are getting into the warehouse, Beckman has men on the inside and outside for extraction. Morgan is acting as a potential buyer. Once the security is hacked and Papazian is in a private room with whomever he bought, Casey will infiltrate the situation, get Papazian, and rescue the girl. Beckman wants him returned dead or alive. We are told not to go after anyone else. Papzian is our link, if we get him, we get everything. The security system is insane. Lots of protection. This mission will take a while. I packed you a bag."
"Wait a minute. You're sending Morgan into a highly dangerous situation where he acts as potential buyer for a prostitute?"
"Yes."
"And Alex is okay with this?"
"She doesn't exactly know, she is away visiting her mom. She thinks we are at some CIA conference."
"Are you sure Morgan can do this?"
"Yah, he'll be fine. We better get going, I got your coat. It's really cold outside. Our bags are ready. Oh, and you're wearing this mask."
"Chuck I'm not wearing that, I'm not sick."
"I know, I'm wearing one too and so is Morgan. Casey refused and threw it at me. The air quality is horrid. Technically Morgan and I don't need it, but you're pregnant. I'm just making it look like I'm paranoid. We also have a humidifier in the van."
"Chuck-"
"I just want you safe. You and the baby. I understand if you don't want to say anything to Beckman, but I'm going to protect you as much as possible. Please, just let me."
Sarah sighed and got up from the couch, "Okay."
IN THE VAN
"Alright Morgan don't screw this up." Casey grunted as he put Morgan's earpiece on him
"You'll do great Morgan, it's just like the movie Taken, act like the bad guys." Chuck said as he placed both hands on Morgan's shoulders
"But I want to be Liam Neeson." Morgan Whined
"Take this." Casey said
"Woah, I don't want a gun!" Morgan yelled
"It's a tranq gun, numb nuts. Why would I trust you bullets?"
"We've got to send him in, the show starts in 20." Sarah said as she walked up to them
"Good luck man." Chuck said as he opened the door, "Act tough!"
"Okay, let's get started." Sarah stated
Chuck went and sat down in his chair in front of all the monitors and got to work hacking into the security system. Sarah sat down next to Casey and waited for Chuck to get into the surveillance so they could monitor the building. After about 20 minutes the video came up on the screen. Sarah started to find Morgan and tell him what to do, while Casey surveyed the building and spotted any potential hazards.
"Are you doing alright Morgan?" Sarah asked
"Yah, everything is fine so far. I've spotted our guy. He's on my three o'clock." Morgan replied
"I've got him. Have they started yet?"
"No, they will in about two minutes. What do I do?"
"Just act interested in some and not in others. You can bid, but do NOT buy. We need you to stay in there. Got it?"
"Yup."
"We've got lots of guards. Only about half of them are our guys. We're patrolling the south hallway and the main upper hallway. We've got a couple on the side doors and the back door as well." Casey interrupted
"Chuck, how's it coming?" Sarah asked
"These guys are good, I don't have surveillance to private rooms yet. I've got control of the lighting though and the air conditioning. Alarm system and the locks are a little tougher though."
40 MINUTES LATER
"Guys, we got a problem." Morgan said over the intercom
"What?" Casey asked
"Our papa guy isn't interested in anything, he seems to want to leave."
"Why?" Sarah asked
"He's just not interested, he hasn't made a single bid and there has been some pretty erotic shows going on." Morgan replied
"Is he gay?" Chuck asked while eating a granola bar
"Uh, I don't think so, we've had a few guys out here too and he seem repulsed by that."
"Alright, Walker, you're going in." Casey stated
"What!" Chuck yelled as he turned to face Casey, "Beckman said she won't be in the field."
"Unless needed, well guess what nerd, she's needed." Casey argued
"But-"
"Chuck! It's fine." Sarah vocalized as she gave him a 'shut up now, or else' stare
"Good, go throw a skimpy number on and get him to buy you, we'll handle it from there." Casey retorted
"But I don't have access to the private rooms yet!" Chuck said
"Then you better get them." Casey grunted, "Stop being jealous and suck it up."
"Chuck come on." Sarah said as she gestured toward the bathroom at the back of the van
They opened the door to bathroom and crammed themselves into to the small space as Sarah began to change.
"Sarah, this is not okay."
"I'll be fine Chuck, it's just a seduction, nothing is going to happen to me."
"Sarah, it's dangerous!"
"I'll be fine, we'll be fine."
Sarah grabbed Chuck's hand and placed it on her lower abdomen.
"Won't he notice this?"
"I'm barely showing, the only reason you recognized it is because you know me, he doesn't."
"What about the scar?"
"Its really far down, he'll only see it if he gets me out of my pants. I'll make something up. Look, it's not hard Chuck. I get him to buy me, we go into the room and I hold off getting into bed until we can get him."
"What if you can't hold off. I'm going to bet this guy isn't gentle Sarah. He WILL hurt you."
"I won't let that happen and I know you won't either. Yes he is going to be rough, but the baby will be fine. I've done this a lot. I know what I'm doing."
"What about that one time where they couldn't get to you. If that happens Sarah you... you-"
"You're NOT Decker, Chuck. Neither is Casey or Beckman. I'll get out before that."
"Okay. Where is your gun?"
"Where would I hide a gun in this thing?"
"At least take a knife."
"Chuck, his goal is to get me out of this. His hands will be every where. If he finds a knife he will kill me. I have my earpiece. Just get into the security cams, I'll be fine. Okay."
Sarah put her hand on Chuck's cheek and leaned into kiss him. He quickly responded and put his hands on her waist.
"I love you." Sarah whispered
"I love you too. Be safe, please, both of you." Chuck whispered back as he placed a kiss on her stomach.
IN THE BUILDING
"How's it going walker?" Casey asked through her earpiece
"Good, how's Chuck coming on surveillance?" Sarah replied
"Almost there!" Chuck said
Sarah was taken by some guards down to a big meeting room with a small platform in the middle. She was taken to the center where the guards took off her handcuffs. One of the guards backhanded her before grabbing her by her hair and looking her up and down.
"Behave." He said
The man let go of her hair and shoved on to the platform. Sarah knew the routine and began to turn around slowly. The men in the room all stared at her in a suggestive manner, bids being placed all around.
"Walker, make him buy you!" Casey demanded
Sarah turned around again and stopped in front of the target so he could look her over.
The man gave her a once over before placing the highest bid. Nobody bid against him. A guard came and kicked Sarah behind her legs making her fall to her knees. He yanked her hair back while another guard handcuffed her again. She was then pulled up to her feet and taken with the mark down the hallway into a private room.
"Chuck, they are taking her into the room, hurry up with surveillance!" Casey yelled
"I'm hurrying!"
"Morgan, get out of the building and get to van." Casey ordered
Sarah was pushed into the room and her handcuffs were taken off. Sarah surveyed the room. A king bed lay on the far corner decked with golden sheets and navy pillows. The dresser in front of her was covered in drugs, an old line of cocaine lay on the edge. The wall had two bars, one near the top and the other near the bottom. Handcuffs were connected to both. Sarah knew all to well what they were for, and prayed he wouldn't use them.
"Please hurry Chuck." Sarah thought
"Bring her back when you're done." The guard said to the mark
The guard left the room, locking the door behind him. Sarah was left alone with the mark. She stood still as the man ran his hands up and down her body, his head near her neck.
"Hey Beckman's on the monitor." Chuck said as he continued to work
Casey and Morgan both turned to the screen to see the general's face staring back at them.
"What's the update?" Beckman asked
Casey spoke up, "Our original plan didn't go through. Walker has the mark in a private room, we are waiting for surveillance to come through, Chuck is working on that."
"I have surveillance and sound. You can turn the earpiece off." Chuck said
Morgan reached across Casey and hit some buttons to turn the sound off. Suddenly feedback was let off.
"Wrong button moron!" Casey slapped Morgan and hit the correct button
Sarah bit her top lip as the feedback rang in her ear at an intense volume.
"You're wearing a wire." The mark stated
Sarah was panicked, her face barely showed it. She was terrified for herself and her baby. She knew she had no weapon and there was nothing she could use. She could maybe hurt him, but too much would hurt the baby and she was unable to do much without hurting herself either.
The mark pulled out a gun and pointed it her head.
"Shit!" Chuck yelled as he took his headphones off, grabbed a gun and ran out of the van.
"Bartowski! Walker can handle herself!" Casey yelled as Chuck ran out the door
Chuck had heard the man say he knew she was wearing a wire. He had to get to his wife.
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"Up against the wall!" The man said as he gestured to the wall with bars.
Sarah did as she was told and put her hands up so he could handcuff her. Doing what he said was her best shot. He clasped the handcuffs around her wrist and then her ankles
"Who do you work for?" He demanded
"Nobody."
"You want to play games huh, okay."
Papazian slapped Sarah across the face before coming up close to her.
"How about I have a little fun before I kill you, huh?"
His eyes trailed down her body, an evil glint in his eye. His hands ran down her chest and dragged across the front of her lower stomach. He placed his hands on the inside of her thighs and ran them back up to her stomach, then going lower to rest between her legs, the other tracing her abdomen.
"What is this?" He asked as he touched Sarah's scar
Sarah said nothing and just looked straight ahead.
"It looks fairly new, a year old maybe. Let's have some fun."
He pulled out a knife from one of the doors in the dresser and walked toward Sarah.
"It would be a shame to spill blood on this carpet. It's quite expensive." Papazian placed the knife just so it was hovering above the red line.
"I'm asking you one more time. Who do you work for?"
Sarah didn't even hear the question. She was only focused on the knife. She could feel the blade against her and tried not show any sign of pain.
"Okay then." He placed the tip of the knife on the left side and pressed lightly.
"No please, I'm pregnant!"
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"What!" Casey and Beckman both yelled at the same time when they heard Sarah scream over the monitor that showed surveillance of the building.
"Casey, Morgan get in the building!"
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"Even more fun, twice the kill. You could say, killing two birds with one stone."
The man laughed and turned to the knife once more. He was interrupted as the door swung open and a gun was pointed at his head. The man turned to the side and his knife went with him slashing across Sarah's stomach drawing blood.
Sarah cried out as the knife stuck her. It didn't hurt too bad, she had endured worse, but the fear was enough to send her into shock.
Chuck glanced over at Sarah quickly, his eyes full of fear as he saw the blood dripping onto the floor, mixed with tears that fell from her eyes.
"Put the knife down!"
"You wouldn't shoot me, you're too weak." Papazian smirked and turned his knife on Sarah, who was trying hard not to cry.
Chuck pulled the trigger on the gun and shot the man in the shoulder sending him backwards. Chuck walked toward the man and hit his head hard with the back of his gun,, knocking him out.
Making sure he was out, Chuck tossed the gun to the side and searched the man for a key to the handcuffs. Once he found it he turned to Sarah. He took of his jacket and applied some pressure to her stomach to stop the blood. He flashed on the cut and concluded it wasn't deep enough to do much harm, and started to unlock her handcuffs. He started with her ankles and then moved to her wrists. She collapsed into his arms as soon as she was free.
Chuck wrapped one arm around her waste holding her up and the other cradled her head.
"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry." Sarah repeated over and over, her body wracking with sobs
"Shh, Its okay. I'm here, you're okay." Chuck whispered against the top of her head as he stroked her hair and guided her to the floor as he held her tight.
He tried to loosen his grip so he could check her stomach but she tightened her grip on his shirt and cried harder.
"I need to check on your stomach."
"I'm so sorry." Sarah pleaded and gripped his shirt tighter
Chuck pulled her close and continued to stroke her hair while Sarah continued to cry into Chuck's chest.
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"You ready Morgan?" Casey asked
Both Casey and Morgan stood outside of the building preparing a plan to get Chuck and Sarah out of there. Casey had his gun drawn and Morgan was given a tranq pistol.
"Yah, let's kick some butt!"
Casey grunted and kicked open the door revealing an empty hallway.
"Follow my lead." Casey instructed
Both of the men crept down the hallway before checking around the corner. What Casey saw shocked him. Men were lying on the ground unconscious there weapons next to them.
"Follow the line of bodies." Casey said
"Did Chuck do all of this? And by himself!" Morgan asked
"Remind me not to ever hurt Walker." Casey joked
"Ooh, look that door is open on the right." Morgan pointed out
"Let's go. But be careful, and don't make a sound!" Casey demanded
Morgan saluted him and followed Casey's lead down the hall. Each of them stepped over the unconscious guards that lined the hallway. Casey came to bedroom and turned the corner quickly, only to be met with Chuck pointing a gun at him. Morgan came in after Chuck, put the gun down and started to talk before Casey held up his hand. Morgan silenced and backed away. Casey had never seen Sarah so vulnerable. She didn't even turn to look at Casey when he came in. She didn't even notice. She was on her knees, her head buried in Chuck's chest. Her body was shaking. Blood slowly dripped from her stomach and was staining the floor below her. Her clothes weren't exactly in place, her body being revealed more than she would be comfortable with. She was shivering and shaking uncontrollably. She didn't even seem to notice, she was only focused on saying one phrase over and over, 'I'm so sorry.' Casey took off his jacket and walked toward Sarah silently so as not to startle her. He gently draped it over her back and then turned to Chuck.
"Beckman has a private jet waiting for us. She wants us in DC immediately." Casey said calmly
Sarah lifted her head up and turned to look at Chuck before she started hyperventilating. Chuck turned to Casey and nodded his head before turning back to Sarah. Casey and Morgan left the room and closed the door behind them.
Chuck placed his hands on Sarah's shoulders and looked into her eyes.
"Breathe... It's okay... Breathe... Everything is fine... Breathe." Chuck said to Sarah
She tried to match his breaths, her grip tightening on his shoulders.
"B-Beckman knows."
"It's okay, I'm not going to let anybody hurt you again."
Sarah wrapped her arms around Chuck her head against his shoulder.
"Can you stand?" Chuck asked as he began to pull her up
She winced slightly, it was barely noticeable and wouldn't phase most but Chuck noticed and put his arm under her knees lifting her into his arms. He placed Casey's jacket on top of her. Sarah's abdomen had stopped bleeding and her cries had softened. Her hands clutched Chuck's shirt her head resting against his Chest. Chuck left the room and saw Casey and Morgan in the hallway leaning against the wall.
"Our men are coming to get Papazian." Casey informed
The four of them left the building. Sarah shivered and tensed when the cold air hit her back and legs. Chuck rubbed her back and started walking quicker to get the jet.
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"There's a room in the back you guys can take. Morgan and I are fine on the couches." Casey said to Chuck
"Thanks." Chuck replied
Chuck headed to the back of the plane with Sarah still in his arms. When he entered the bedroom he gently placed Sarah on the bed.
"I'll be right back." Chuck said as he brushed a piece of hair and placed it behind her ear.
Chuck left the room leaving the door slightly open and walked toward Casey.
"Where is Sarah's bag?" Chuck asked
Casey reached above Chuck and pulled out Sarah's suitcase in the overhead compartment.
"Thanks." Chuck said as he grabbed the suitcase from Casey, "Is there a first aid kit?"
"Uh, yah. Follow me." Casey replied and headed toward the front end of the plane. He opened a cabinet and pulled out a large red box with the Red Cross symbol across the front.
"This is huge!" Chuck pointed out
"It's a CIA plane, agents get hurt, a lot." Casey retorted
Chuck nodded and tried to take the kit from Casey but ended up dropping it.
"Here, I'll take it back." Casey said as he picked up the box
"Thanks."
"Is Walk- Sarah, going to be okay?" Casey asked
"Eventually." Chuck sighed
"And the baby?"
"Hopefully."
Casey and Chuck both walked into the back room. Sarah was laying on her side, under the covers, facing the wall.
"Do you need any help?" Casey asked as he set the first aid kit at the foot of the bed
"I've got the old intersect to help me." Chuck said tapping on his head, "I'll let you know if you're needed though. Thanks."
Casey nodded and left the room
Chuck walked over to Sarah and knelt down beside her. He brushed some hair out of her face and stroked her cheek with his thumb.
"How are you doing?" Chuck asked
"I'll be fine, I'm just worried." Sarah said as she placed her hand on her stomach.
"Um, Beckman wants us in DC for a briefing and she wants you to see an OB/GYN that specifically works for the CIA. She's supposed to be one of the best. And... before you start freaking out, she just wants you to be checked. However, that's not for many more hours, so she asked me to do everything I can using the intersect to help you. With your permission of course." Chuck stated as he held her hand
"Why wouldn't I let you?"
"You just had a full blown panic attack in the middle of the mission, nobody could get through to you. I mean, you flinched when Casey put his jacket on you. That's never happened and I had no clue what to do."
"I'm sorry I put myself and our baby in danger. I just felt like I was stuck. After everything the CIA has done, I just felt hopeless. I know you don't know about my training and all of my missions. I assume that's what you were talking about to Ellie."
Chuck nodded his head and looked down.
"Its not that I don't want to tell you or I don't trust you, I just can't bring myself to tell them. It was more or less traumatizing. But Chuck, I trust you with my life, why would you even think that I wouldn't let you help me."
"You just scared me, Sarah. I've never seen you like that before." Chuck said as he held her hand
"I know... I was frightened beyond belief. I thought... I though I had lost the baby and... and I couldn't lose another one Chuck. I can't take it anymore, my body can't take it anymore."
"Which is why we are going to see the gynecologist first thing and you will be doing next to nothing for the next 6ish months."
Sarah nodded her head and gave Chucks hand a gentle squeeze letting him know she understood.
"Lets get this wound cleaned and temporarily stitched until we get to DC."
Chuck helped Sarah get undressed and then grabbed some towels from a closet and helped her shift on top of them.
"First things first..." Chuck trailed off as he opened the first aid kit and flashed.
"Okay, the intersect knows way more than it used to. Um..." Chuck fumbled around in the first aid kit before pulling out a stethoscope and placing it on her lower abdomen.
His ears were filled the soft yet fast thumping of the baby's heartbeat. Chuck let out a sigh of relief and gave the stethoscope to Sarah. She took a deep breath trying to relieve the tension that was built up inside.
"The baby is okay." Chuck said as he rubbed the back of her hand
Chuck reached into the first aid kit and pulled out rubbing alcohol, cotton balls, and sterile pads.
He washed off the dried blood that coated her stomach and dripped down her legs. Picking up scalpel he turned toward Sarah.
"I've got to just cut the dried blood that sealed the wound shut, so I can clean inside the wound so it doesn't get infected." Chuck said as he grabbed a towel and placed it below the cut, "umm I don't know if I can give you a shot to numb the area. The intersect doesn't have a ton of Intel on pregnancy. Do you want something to bite on or we can get Morgan in he-"
"I'll be fine, I've had this done before. It's not to bad." Sarah interrupted
Chuck nodded his head and placed the scalpel on the scar and broke the layer covering it. Blood spilled out and Chuck placed the towel on the blood to soak it up.
"I'm surprised you haven't passed out from all the blood." Sarah teased
"Me too. But being in the CIA, I get more than my fair share. You sure you're not in any pain?" Chuck asked
"I'm okay."
"I've got to clean it now, I'd give you some alcohol to drink but, you know..."
"It's okay, just talk about something." Sarah said as she grabbed his hand
"Okay, um..." Chuck placed the alcoholic wipe on her stomach
Sarah through her head back in pain while clenching her jaw and squeezing Chuck's hand.
"What about a nursery?" Chuck asked
Sarah gritted her teeth as Chuck continued to clean the wound, "What..." Sarah squeezed her eyes shut, "What about it?"
"Well we still have the old crib and a few other pieces of furniture. Do you want to use that or sell it and start fresh?" Chuck asked as he let go of her hand to open the cut a little more
"Ahh!" Sarah cried out before shutting her mouth and sucking in a breath
Chuck looked up at his wife who was trying to hold back tears
"I was thinking we should paint the room a pastel green or a pastel purple, depending on the gender you know?" Chuck said trying to distract his wife
She nodded her head and gripped the sheets of the bed. Chuck had finished cleaning the area and went to grab the needle and thread. He picked it up and looked back at Sarah who still had her eyes shut.
"I'll be right back." Chuck said
He quickly left the room to get more towels. He came back in with the towels in one arm guiding Morgan with the other. Chuck placed the towels on Sarah's Chest and just below her scar and then turned to Morgan.
"You can open your eyes now Morgan." Chuck said
Morgan rushed over to Sarah who took his hand gratefully. Sarah had calmed down from the stinging pain but braced herself for the needle and thread.
"Is there not numbing cream?" Sarah pleaded
"I don't think so." Chuck shuffled the items in the bin around, "It's for CIA and I don't think they have to worry about pregnant women very often so they just have the syringe."
Sarah glared at him with a look that said now is not the time for jokes, Chuck.
Chuck got the hint , "Morgan just distract her okay."
Morgan jumped out of his haze from staring at the bloody mess in disgust.
"Uh okay." Morgan said, "Well, Alex has been stressing out about the wedding a ton. She keeps asking my opinion on things and I just tell her to pick what she wants, I don't really care. That doesn't help the situation. Oh I know! She just sent me a list of all of her favorite things she has narrowed it down to and I'm supposed to choose." Morgan reached for his back pocket to grab his phone while Chuck continued with the stitches.
"Okay, she really like roses but she's deciding between white and red or white and pink." Morgan said
"White and red." Sarah replied
"Got it! What about the cake, three tiers or four?"
"Four."
"For catering, Baskin Robbins or Cold Stone."
"Neither they both sound awful right now." Sarah gagged
Chuck looked up and whispered Baskin Robbins.
Morgan nodded, "Okay, what about bi-, uh whoops no we'll skip that one. Ah yes, for the honeymoon we're still debating over a honeymoon suite in a hotel or a private beach hou-"
"Beach house!" Chuck and Sarah both said together
"Trust me, you'll want it." Chuck said as Sarah nodded and looked away
"I'm not even going to ask-"
"Don't!" Chuck and Sarah both said simultaneously
Morgan swallowed and looked back at his phone, "Okay what about, I don't even know what this is for, uh matte or sparkly gold?"
"I'd say matte, but Alex would want sparkly." Sarah said
"Perfect!"
"I'm all done!" Chucks aid
Sarah let out a breath she didn't even realize she was holding.
"Thank you Morgan." Sarah stated
"NO, Thank YOU!" Morgan happily said while walking out of the room
Chuck closed the first aid kit and and placed it on the floor. He went over to Sarah's suitcase and got some fresh clothes out for her to wear. He gave the articles to her and helped her get dressed and settled.
"We still have a several hours before we land. Do you want to get some sleep."
"Yes please." she whispered
Chuck nodded, "I'll leave you be. I'm going to go talk with Casey."
Sarah sat up, ignoring the pain, and grabbed his arm.
"No, please. Stay." She pleaded
Chuck turned back around to look into her eyes which were glistened with tears silently begging him to not go.
"Please don't leave me alone, not right now." she whispered
"Of course."
Chuck turned off the light and climbed into the bed and lied beside her. She curled her body into his. Her head rested on his chest and her hands clung to his shirt. He put his arms around her hugging her close as they fell asleep.
