It starts out with a view of a clock on the shelf as Chuck walks by having just left Casey. It flashes that it is 2pm. Chuck has a thousand things going on in his head. He knows that this will either be a good day or his last day. He has mapped out and analyzed each aspect of his plan. Chuck laughs to himself as he realizes that he is doing what they always say his roll is to other agents. He is an analyst and this time the mission is to save Sarah and in the process himself.
He goes over his latest check list in his head.
Get vacation approved by Big Mike --- check
Talk to Sarah and straighten out what happened -- check
Talk to Casey and give him a vague warning -- check
Have Casey setup meeting with Beckman and Graham -- check
Setup program to mail GPS coordinates to targets if not around – not done yet
Talk to Sarah about letting her go after meeting -- not done yet
Decide where to go on vacation far from here -- not done yet
Decide to invite Crystal along for company -- not done yet will decide on Saturday
Disappear for the two weeks to give Casey/Sarah time to think -- If I live through meeting
Chuck realizes that he needs to set up the Deadman program in case his plan fails. This will at least save his family. Elle, Devon, Morgan and Sarah should be safe after this. Chuck thinks to himself why did he include Sarah? I guess she is in a way family, just not the way he wants.
Chuck will make it clear to Beckman and Graham that they had nothing to do with this. He will have Casey attach a lie detector before talking to them. Hum, forgot to request that from Casey, better do that next.
Now where to install the program? He goes to the back room to use the computer in the cage. He logs in and starts his virus and spyware detection programs to make sure that he doesn't have a virus, keylogger or rootkit on the machine he is about to use.
After the scans are done he begins to start a very twisted trail of multiple computer login hopping and leaving dummy programs. This is for anyone trying to find his data off the real trail.
Chuck had created a worm to start rummaging through systems within the NSA and removing it's trail till it gets the the system that he had picked out. The funny thing about it is that he will be using a main server that the NSA uses to download mission files. Even now the program should be working it way there, as he has already installed it when he was on Caseys system earlier.
The virus would use the data that he had obtained earlier from the mutated Satan program that he had created. It will wind through several systems till it comes to rest on the server. Since main data servers are meant to stay up for years without coming down, it should be safe. It also had a safeguard that if he did not send a certain key entry every 3 months, it would begin sending the messages to the Congressmen and newspapers that he had selected.
That data would expose some extremely sensitive projects that the NSA and CIA could not afford to get out. The key was a simple hack that included a phrase that he would provide based on any missions that he had in the future. The worm would search through the database for any new updates looking for the phrase and the date it was entered. Every time it got a hit it would reset the timer.
Chuck started placing dummy files across hundreds of systems as well as a different worm program to keep spreading it and then removing itself every 10 days. This would keep the CIA and NSA busy for years. He knows that they will not give up, so he made sure that the worm would be non destructive but still will lasts for 6 months at a minimum. Another item checked on his list. By the time Chuck is done the clock on the wall reads 3:15
We switch to Casey in the TV viewing room. He has Sarah with him and they are waiting for Beckman and Graham to join them. They are both deep in thought when the screen pops up.
Graham: What is up Agent Casey? Your request was very vague. Has there by another Fulcrum agent snooping around?
Casey: No Director Graham, we have a situation. I have been requested by the intersect to set up a meeting at 7pm tonight. We feel that he is up to something, but have not been able to discover what it is yet. I have a very bad feeling that he is going to do something to force the issue of his future.
Beckman: What do you mean about his future?
Casey: Chuck has a strong hunch that the new intersect will be operational soon. He also knows that he will probably be placed in a bunker or killed. It seems that the Longshore incident has caused him to rethink him situation. As to what his plans are, I am unclear at this time.
Graham: Agent Walker, were you able to get any information out of him? Where you able to get any type of control back?
Sarah: No sir. I have to agree with Agent Casey. He has some type of plan, but I have no idea what it is at this time. He is not talking at this point and is not willing to talk about it. He did mention that we would have a chance to be free of him as an asset. This leads me to believe that he either will be seeking a way out of this situation or trying to join up in some other capacity.
Beckman: Do you think he will run? If so we need to send in a team and extract him now!
Casey: At this time, I would suspect that Chuck feels all agents are a threat. As it seems that he flashes on threats of any kind, he would probably flash on anyone that was sent to capture him. We also have the problem of his new abilities.
Beckman: So you were able to determine your theory was correct? Do we know what new abilities he may have triggered? This is not good news from what I gather at this time.
Casey: He has picked up some weapons abilities and possibly counterintelligence tactics. Though he doesn't seem to realize it yet. I have also been able to confirm that Agent Walker is the key along with great emotional stress. I am quite sure that he has not picked up on either event yet.
Graham: That at least is excellent news! The potential possibilities are staggering.
Casey: The bad news is that he is completely in love with Agent Walker, but doesn't trust her at this time. I do believe that any attempts that she would make, at this time, would be perceived as her acting the role of Agent. Chuck needs to have the job and a relationship separate, which he feels is not possible at this time. I do know that the flash seems to have a painful effect on the intersect. It is almost to the point of a split personality.
Beckman: This is a problem to be sure. So if I have this correct, the intersect is in love with Agent Walker which does give us some control over the asset! He believes that any attempt at this time to become romantically involved would be an agency ploy and could have serious backlash. He would rather die than be placed in a bunker, so we would lose the intersect if we tried to extract him. He has no idea that he can tap into new abilities and that it is Agent Walker along with emotional stress that triggers the process? This type of Flash has a painful effect on the intersect and is a sign that he has triggered a new ability.
Casey: That is correct. He also seems to believe that after your meeting, that both Agent Walker and myself will have the option to leave this assignment. I don't know if he means by choice or by some other reason. I was just instructed that he needed the meeting tonight at 7pm. I am awaiting further orders on what direction you want us to take.
Graham: Tell him that we will have the meeting. We cannot afford to put this off. He may try to run and if what you say is happening, we may not be able to reacquire him if he decides to run. It would be a shame to lose such a valuable asset. Keep a careful eye on him but do not move in unless we give the order.
Beckman: Agent Walker, it seems that you are the key to controlling the intersect. The problem is, do you think that you can get close to Chuck again? I don't know what your feelings are toward Chuck, but do you think you can have a relationship with him? You can think on the answer and let us know if you can get past his distrust in you or if we need to send someone else to replace you.
Sarah: I don't have an answer at this point. I will need more time to determine the possibility.
Graham: You need to determine this as quickly as possible. You also need to think on if you need to be reassigned. If not we need to determine next steps.
Casey: I will set up the meeting at my apartment at 7pm.
Beckman: Be close in case we need you to do what you do best.
Casey: I understand. ( a serious look on his face )
The Screen goes blank with Casey and Sarah just standing there with blank expressions on their face.
Casey turns and looks at Sarah with a determined look. She can see in his eyes that there will be no stopping him if he gets the order. She knows that he will kill her if she gets in his way, but what else can she do. The clock on the wall shows 4:45
Casey just shakes his head grunts and starts walking out of the room. He is conflicted with what he may have to do tonight. He has come to actually like the nerd, even though he can drive him crazy at time. The problem is that Chuck always seems to put others first and is very honest about everything. Though he would not mind shooting Morgan, at least winging him wouldn't hurt. As he is leaving the room he spots Chuck coming out of the back storeroom. Casey made a mental note of this as anything he does at this point is suspicious.
Chuck sees Casey and walks over to him. He can tell that Casey is questioning everything he does now. There is a space between them that was not there earlier today. He also looks very serious like the day they meet on that Helo pad. It has a chilling effect on Chuck as Casey was there to either capture him or kill him.
Chuck: Casey, I know that I don't have a right at the moment, but can you make sure that there is a lie detector available for the meeting tonight. I want to make sure that Beckman and Graham know that I am not lying to them.
Casey: Sure Chuck, you want me to order some Pizza and beer to be served as well?
Chuck: I think I may need something stronger than a beer for tonight. ( smiles at Casey )
Casey: Well, I hope you are not doing something stupid Chuck. I would really hate it.
Chuck: Stupid is as stupid does. You do what you have to do Casey. Just leave Sarah out of it!
Chuck turns and walks away knowing that he made his point with Casey. He could see it in Caseys eyes that he would abide by his request to leave Sarah out of it. Well, he had a good life, well a life at least. Ok so his life sucked, he has government secrets in his brain, a beautiful CIA agent that just wants to protect him and a NSA agent that is ready to kill him. Put that along with getting kicked out of Stanford because his best friend framed him and sexed up his girlfriend Jill. On top of that the woman he loves was his nemesis's girlfriend which was intimately involved with her.
Hum, now that he thought about it maybe Caseys choice is not so bad after all. Then again he had no wish to die any time soon. There were other women out there after all. He knows that he may never be with Sarah, but you can't always get what you want. He immediately thinks about Crystal and her offer. They actually have a lot more in common that he wanted to admit. They both have both been hurt deeply by people that they love. Well enough of that, no time to be depressed. Get you head back in the game!
The scene fades into Casey's apartment. He is getting ready for the meeting that Chuck requested. He has placed a chair with electrodes connected to a lie detector. He plugged the data port from the detector and linked it up to the data port on his terminal. He had ordered some Sizzling shrimp along with some 30 year old Macallan Scotch Single Malt. At 800.00 a bottle, Chuck had better like Scotch! It is not pizza and beer but that seemed a bit casual for tonight.
He is still trying to figure out what Chuck has up his sleeve but he is sure it is not going to work. Well he may have complained that this is a boring assignment, but they have had plenty of missions and all of them has been successful partly due to Chuck in one way or another. His constant refusal to stay in the car and be safe is a pain in the butt though. Then again if he did, it would not be Chuck.
He starts to wonder how Sarah is going to react if he has to eliminate Chuck. She obviously cares for Chuck but how much is still not clear. The one thing that is clear is that they seem to make a good couple and who would have believed that. Lol she is a top CIA agent and he had to admit that she was beautiful and then she ends up liking a skinny, nerd that screams like a girl whenever a little fire fight breaks out. Well I guess all good things come to an end
We pan to Sarah in her room. She is pacing the floor. She is trying to figure out what Chuck is up to. There is a finality to Chuck's actions and it all looks like she cannot save him. Cannot save him from Casey or from her poor attempts to connect with him or even himself.
She thinks back to what Beckman had asked her, can she get Chuck's trust back. All of this because of a single wrong decision. Now peoples lives were at stake and the man she may actually love may now be beyond her grasp. How is that possible, powerful men have crumbled at her touch. This is what she does best ,is get close to people. But for Chuck all of that had changed. He still loves her, now how can she prove that she does care for him.
The clock showed 5:30pm. She still had time to try and get Chuck to tell her what he was up to so that she can help him. She grabs her keys and heads to Chuck's apartment. She hopes that she is not too late.
We pan to Chuck at his apartment. He is setting there spacing out on what is coming his way. He feels like there is a freight train heading his way and he is stuck on the tracks. How did he get himself into this mess. All he had to do is just shut up and everything would have been fine. Nope that is not true, He still would have to live with loving someone that was not able to love him back.
Every night as he would go to bed, he was still just another lonely man, while she was out running around playing spy. Why does life have to be so complicated! He never asked for any of this. He did not want the intersect in his head, nor the fate of other peoples lives in his hands. How was he, a normal person, supposed to live with life and death all the time. He was no train agent and he sure did not want to be one, but he had no choice. That was taken out of his hands, but the pressure
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdaHCLlBkWU&feature=related . His head started to hurt for all of this thinking. Well it is just to bad mister Chuck Bartowski, get you head right! You have a big meeting to go to very soon! You will get through this and then things will get better.
He was wishing that he could see Sarah, but then again seeing her would just effect him right now. Just then Elle walks in. She puts her keys on the table and sits down next to Chuck.
Elle: Ok Chuck. I still don't understand why you and Sarah cannot work this out but I will support you. You are my favorite brother after all. ( smiles at Chuck )
Chuck: Well that is good because last time I checked, I was your only brother. ( smiles back )
Elle: Seriously Chuck, I think you should talk to Sarah and explain that you just need some time apart.
You two just need to get your thoughts all straightened out. I am sure she will agree to that.
Chuck: Elle, that brings up something that I need to tell you. As you know, I am taking the next two weeks off and I plan on taking a vacation out of town. I have already packed my bags and will be leaving tonight. Think you can handle the wedding planning without me for a few weeks?
Elle: I am sure that we can handle it without you for a few weeks. You need to be back in time for the Bachelor party for Devon though. I am sure he is expecting you to set it up.
Chuck: I should be back in plenty of time for that! Though I am sure that Devon and his college bros will already have something in mind. I just hope we all live through it. ( big smile )
Elle: Yea, well I am sure you will make sure that I wont have to kill him after it is over. ( laughing)
Chuck: What happens in LA, is all over the news by morning. Hum, maybe we should plan on going to Las Vegas. ( laughs )
About that time there is a knock on the door. Chuck gets up and opens the door. When he does it is Sarah and he is not sure what to do. He was hoping she would come but now that she is here, he is dreading it. Was she here for the job or as something else. Either way he was screwed and now was not the time to get emotional. The clock on the wall shows 6:00pm. One more hour till show time.
Sarah: Can I come in? ( looking worried that he may turn her down )
Chuck: I was not expecting you for another Hour? Do you need something?
Sarah: I was hoping that we could talk. Now that I think about it, do you mind taking a walk with me instead?
Elle: Hi Sarah, I am sure that Chuck would love to take a walk with you. Right Chuck! ( giving him the evil eye )
Chuck: I guess I would love to take that walk. Thanks Elle, we will talk later. ( with a serious face )
Sarah: Hi Elle and thanks.
You see Sarah start to walk towards the fountain and Chuck follows closing the door behind him. He follows her out and down a walkway. He is a few steps behind her which is not the best for him. He cannot but notice her graceful walk. How she is confident and the way her hips move in a slow seductive rhythm. Her hair flows in the wind exposing her elegant neckline. How he would love to slowly start at her ear and gently kiss the back of her neck.
Snap out of it, what the heck are you thinking!!! She is a master of seduction and there is no way she is going to quit her job for me, Chuck is thinking. What can he possibility give her after all. She is a superspy and he is just a Nerd with the intersect stuck in my head. Even though I think she does care for me it is not enough for her to chose me over the job. Little did Chuck know that if he would just ask again he may just be surprised at her answer.
They walked in silence till they reached a close by park bench. Sarah seems tired as she just plopped down on the bench. Looking lost in thought, as her eyes are looking in the distance. Chuck is a bit confused by her mood. What is it that she wants from him this time.
Sarah: Chuck, I need you to trust me still. I know that the last few days have been very hard on you but you are over your head this time!
Chuck: I may be but I have no choice. I cannot always have you come save the day for me for the rest of my life!
Sarah: Why not? I don't mind saving you Chuck. I look at it as more than a job, do you get what I mean?
Chuck: No Sarah, it is a job to you. I saw the way you wanted to go with Bryce. I know that you miss the excitement and travel. Who wouldn't, I know I would.
Sarah: Sure I miss the travel, but I get plenty of excitement here too. You know it all gets old after a while. It is not all fun and games!
Chuck: No I don't know, I just know what the Buy More is like and it is pretty boring most of the time.
Sarah puts her hand on his leg and Chuck jumps a bit at the sudden touch. Don't get him wrong, it is nice but so out of character from her. She leans on his shoulder and grabs his arm with her other hand.. She just stays this way for a few minutes and Chuck relaxes a bit. Sarah feels him relax and decides this is the right time to try and get him to talk. Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG5bqKSv5-8
Sarah: You know I care about you right?
Chuck: I used to think so, but every time I do something comes along and proves me wrong. ( wandering where this is leading, and right now it looks like she is after information )
Sarah: I do care for you Chuck and that is why you need to tell me what is going on so that I can help you! I want to protect you and it is not just for the job. ( suddenly Chuck tenses up at those last words )
Chuck: Are you sure Sarah? I am not so sure any more. You know that I love you, but I don't know anything but you put the job before anything else! I tried and tried and have waited and waited and all I ever got was It's for the job. So you tell me how I am supposed to trust you on that! I would love to know!
Sarah: I just don't want you to get hurt! I know that I have sent some mixed signals but I am telling you that I do care. Isn't that enough for now?
Chuck: No it's not enough for me any more! You may be able to mix the job and a relationship, but I cannot. You pick now to tell me this! How do I know that your not just trying to control me again. Be the good little Chuck, stay in the car Chuck, for the job Chuck. Well, I guess we will find out later!
Sarah: Please try and understand! I am not playing a game here. I am trying but you are not listening.
Chuck: I am listening Sarah, but I don't hear you saying anything new. All I every wanted is for you to say you will be with me for real. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX-dzRu5jlA&feature=related I don't hear you saying it? And to be truthful at this moment I don't know if I can believe you anyway. Just like the kiss, you made it clear that you though it was a mistake.
Sarah: I was confused then and I don't know what I can do to prove it!
Chuck: It is easy, pick me over the job! But after tonight, I don't think you will have a chance to do that. Well thanks for making my decision easier. I was pretty confused till now. I think it is about time so I had better head back. ( sadness pouring out of his voice )
You see Chuck get up and start walking back to the apartment. He doesn't turn around to look at Sarah as he needs all of the courage that he can muster right now. There is no telling if he could go through with it if he turns around.
Sarah watches Chuck get up and walk away. She is torn between kicking his ass or stopping him and shaking some sense into that brain of his! What does he expect her to do? Get down on a knee and beg him or something? She feels very empty in side right now. She feels that this may be the last time that she will be with Chuck and it ended badly just like last time.
Chuck is walking away and he gets more agitated as he keeps thinking about it. What is so hard about his simple little request. All she needed to do was simply say she wants more than the job. A simple kiss without regrets would be a huge start. Is that so difficult? Suddenly Chuck feels like he is going to explode. He just lets out a shout “ AHHHHHHHH!!!”, and keeps walking.
Sarah is thinking to herself about what he just said. What did he expect her to do,just up and leave the CIA? What did he mean by picking the job over him? Does he not see that she has broken a ton of protocols already for him! Doesn't he realize that she has fought tooth and nail to keep him free? What more can he expect from her! If that is not picking the job over him then what would it take?
We see Chuck walk up to Caseys apartment. He fingers the flash drive in his pocket before he knocks on the door. The clock reads 6:40pm. Chuck wants to make sure that he is not late. Today would not be the day for that to happen.
Casey opens the door and lets Chuck in. Chuck sees the sizzling shrimp and some Scotch on the table. He also sees that the viewing screen, the lie detector and chair are ready to go. Now it all comes down to him and if his plan will work or not. Casey sees that Chuck is thinking but lets him have time to snap out of it. After about 30 sec Casey has had enough.
Casey: Ok will I got you some food and drink before we contact Beckman and Graham. ( hands Chuck a glass of Scotch ) It looks like you can use one.
Chuck: That I could, thanks Casey. BTW you will keep your promise right. Not to get Sarah involved if things go south?
Casey: We have an understanding. I just hate to see you screw up again. We can still call this off?
Chuck: No, sometimes you just have to do what you have to do. I have to do this. Thanks for getting me something to eat and drink. ( he quickly downs the shot of Scotch. )
Casey: No problem, just don't do something that will make it your last meal. By the way, you don't just down 30 year old Scotch Chuck. You sip it! ( grunts )
Chuck: Hay, what more can a man ask for? Good food, Good Scotch and a friend, or in your case handler, to be with at the end. ( Smiles as Casey give him a look ) Besides, it would have come up sooner or later. It is better sooner I think.
Casey is about to say something when Sarah opens the door and walks in. This makes Chuck and Casey look at each other then look away. Sarah catches the exchange and knows instantly that they have made a deal to keep her out of the loop. She is very nervous and feels all alone right now.
Casey: Well, lets get this show on the road. Sit down and let me hook you up Chuck.
Chuck: Just don't electrocute me just yet. ( smiles while Casey gives a grunt )
Sarah: We will be here to support you Chuck, so don't worry.
Chuck: Yea, about that, well I will need to talk to them alone. I will need you and Casey to stay outside till I have said my piece to the Dynamic Duo. I hope you understand.
Casey: Whatever you want Chuck, but your probably making a big mistake!
Sarah: I agree with Casey, you need us.
Chuck: Thanks for the vote of confidence guys, but I need to make sure that neither of you are involved in this. Trust me! ( looking directly at Sarah)
Just as he finished say that, the screen pops up with Beckman and Graham. They see Chuck with the probes on his body and look at Casey and Sarah.
Casey: General, Director, all are here and ready to start the meeting.
End Part 7
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