Chuck vs The Nanny Remastered

A/N: The remastering continues, Chuck vs the Nanny Remastered, Ch 4, Reunion

Disclaimer: I don’t own Chuck…but I want to…

Mary Bartowski was in the middle of another important mission for the CIA. She had tried retirement when her grandkids were born, but it didn’t suit her. At this moment, she was not happy with her current predicament. Diane Beckman had contacted her, telling her of the possibility of a new intersect. Mary was more than a little ticked that she had to complete her current mission before she could join her family. She was walking into her safe house, when her encrypted phone rang. She saw who it was and panicked, especially given what Beckman had told her when she contacted her.

“Is Chuck okay,” Mary blurted out as a greeting. “Sorry, Sarah, I’ve been in contact with Diane and I was just worried.”

“He’s fine, Mary,” Sarah replied. “At least as far as I know,” came the frustrated voice. Mary paused mid-stride, hearing the frustration in her voice.

“Sarah, this is unlike you,” Mary said, concern filling her. “I’ve never heard you use the phrase as far as I know.”

“I know, trust me, I know,” Sarah replied, running a hand through her hair. She shook her head in frustration. “This whole situation is bizarre.”

“Is the nanny there?” Mary asked, checking her go bag. It was time to go. If Sarah was acting like this…Sarah wasn’t one for dramatics.

“Yep, and that’s part of the problem,” Sarah replied. Anyone else would say Sarah was just being an overprotective mother, but Sarah was a CIA trained operative. She knew to trust her gut, and her guy was telling her something was off. Not badguyery off, but off. “Diane Beckman told me to trust my family, blood and not.”

“That sounds like great advice,” Mary said, but inside she was stunned Diane would say that.

“Mary, we’re talking about Diane Beckman,” Sarah said. “I’ll admit over the years she’s come to be like family, but she’s always believed in her people. Even if I’m overreacting to that, why did she bring in someone that isn’t part of the family to watch my kids. I think she’s trying to tell me something.” There was silence on the other line for a moment, while Mary considered what Sarah said.

“You know when she called me it was never about watching the kids, it was about going after this intersect,” Mary said, thinking out loud. “I also find it odd that she does have someone outside of your circle watching the children. What do we know about Mr. Black?”

“Nothing, and that’s the problem,” Sarah admitted, frustrated. Mary grabbed her bag, it was time. It was past time. She was a Bartowski, and Bartowskis were there for family.

“I’ll find out something,” Mary said, shutting the safe house door and heading toward her car. “Unless you want me there with the kids?”

“No, I have an idea about someone who could watch the kids,” Sarah said grinning. “But, she’s not going to like it.”

“Oh, Sarah,” Mary chuckled, having a good idea who she was going to call. “Are you sure?”

“I told her I’d get her back one day,” Sarah replied laughing. Mary laughed and disconnected, promising to contact Sarah as soon as she knew anything.

“What are you doing?” Chuck asked, surprising Sarah. He was leaning against the doorframe. Sarah was sure she had locked that door.

“How did you get in here?” She asked, not necessarily upset with her husband, but curious why he, of all people, had entered a locked room. Chuck was all about giving people space. He shrugged innocently, and tried to give a smolder to get her mind off of what he did. All he accomplished was making Sarah roll her eyes.

“Chuck.” Chuck knew by that tone he had best start speaking.

“I had a master key made to every door in the house for fear the kids would lock themselves into a room and I couldn’t get to them, and to make sure you didn’t kick down the door,” he spit out as quickly as possible, starting to go off on a tangent. Sarah gave him a look, and he snapped back to the question at hand. “It wasn’t to spy on you, I promise. I didn’t know who was in here.” Chuck looked a little sheepish, and Sarah continued to stare at him. “I’m just not 100% on board about Jason Black,” he admitted softly. “I know General Beckman, but I also know we have had our issues with the CIA in the past.” Sarah nodded, smiling.

“I knew I loved you for reasons other than your nerdiness,” Sarah said, coming over to him and wrapping her arms around his neck.

“I thought you just wanted me for my body?” Chuck deadpanned. Sarah tried not to smirk-laugh.

“Dear, I love you, and your body, and I’m going to leave it at that before you pout,” she said, kissing him quickly on the lips. Chuck grinned. “I called your mom to see if she could find out anything on Black. We both agree that someone else should probably help Black with the kids.” Chuck thought for a second. His eyes lit up as it came to him and he began to laugh. The doorbell rang and the two walked to the front of the house to open the door, still laughing. Ellie raised an eyebrow at the two, laughing and opening the door together.

“Did I miss something?” she asked.

“It’s kinda a long story,” Chuck admitted. “Come in.” Ellie nodded and came in the house Chuck had an inquisitive look on his face. “Ellie, you’re family, why don’t you just let yourself in?”

“Chuck, after last time, I am never letting myself into your place again,” she replied grinning. Chuck thought for a second and was puzzled. Sarah elbowed him in the ribs, and he looked down at her smiling face. Then, he realized what she was talking about. Chuck blushed, and he noticed the same look on Ellie’s face. Sarah just smiled, shaking her head at the Bartowski siblings.

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6 years ago

Chuck woke up, his mind telling him something was wrong. He heard something, and figured it was Sarah, which was unusual, because it was a little early for her. As he felt a weight on his shoulder, a slow grin covered his face. He looked over to see blonde hair, and buried somewhere in it was Sarah. Chuck tried to wipe the grin off his face, but he couldn’t and that was fine with him, except for a thought buzzing in the back of his mind. He heard a door slowly open, and he realized someone was in the house.

“Sarah,” Chuck whispered.

“Let me sleep a little, you animal,” Sarah said, playfully. “I’m not going anywhere.” Chuck felt his heart swell with happiness, and while he would have loved to have a few moments to think about the implications of what she said, he knew there was something a tad more pressing.

“I hear someone in the house!” he whispered urgently. Sarah, sat up quickly, the covers falling a little. Chuck tried to be a gentleman, but he was human, and he admired her form. Ellie would be so disappointed in him right now, and that’s when it hit him.

“Sarah, what’s today’s date?” Chuck asked, suddenly frightened and knowing exactly who was in the house.

“The 12th,” Sarah replied looking at the calendar on the wall.

“I was supposed to pick Ellie up at the airport this morning,” Chuck said, his voice almost a squeak. Sarah realized what that meant. She heard the shoes marching towards Chuck’s bedroom door. They had shut it out of habit, or else this would have happened sooner. Sarah froze; not remembering the last five years slammed back into her. All the feelings she thought she had dealt with came back up, and she looked scared. Chuck was surprised, as Sarah looked at the door, and did the only thing she knew to do, she hid under the covers. Sarah knew it was childish, she knew she belonged here, but here she was in bed with Ellie’s brother, in Ellie’s old apartment, and while she had been told how close she and Ellie had grown, she didn’t remember. Before Chuck could say anything, the door slammed opened. Chuck jumped, turned toward the door, and eeked.

“CHARLES IRVING BARTOWSKI!” Ellie yelled, incensed. “I don’t know which I’m madder about! You not picking me up like you promised, or you giving up on your marriage!”

“Babe!” came Devon’s voice from the hallway, apparently trying to calm her down, but she ignored him. Chuck started to speak, but Ellie lifted her finger at him, and Chuck just shut his mouth.

“That’s a lie, it’s you giving up on Sarah!” Ellie said, her face as angry as Chuck had ever seen it. He didn’t know what to say. Because he was fighting laughter at the absurdity of what was happening, tears began to form in his eyes, which Ellie took for tears of sorrow. Her features softened slightly. “Chuck, I know it’s hard. I know she doesn’t remember everything you had, but you cannot throw it away until that girl tells you she is done. And even then, you better have fought for her with everything in you!” She looked at the lump in the bed. “I don’t know who you are,” she began softly, but deadly. “But, this man is married. You better hope you two haven’t ruined things because of some urges.” She turned and looked at Chuck. “You are smarter than this. Sarah deserves better than this! She’s been through so much, and I know you have, and neither of you deserved it, but you can make this work, because you two love each other.”

Under the covers, Sarah heard the words, and her heart melted. Ellie really cared about her. Not because she was Chuck’s wife or girlfriend, but because Ellie truly loved Sarah. Sarah slowly lowered the covers until her face peaked over the covers, and Ellie’s jaw dropped. Her face was covered with surprise that grew to joy. Chuck wasn’t sure he had ever seen Ellie so happy.

“Can I say something?” Chuck asked. Ellie shook her head no.

“Nope,” she said, gathering herself, and drawing up straight, trying to contain her joy, but failing as it just spilled out of her. “I need to apologize. I am perfectly fine with you not picking me up.” Ellie beamed at Sarah, and Sarah felt herself blush a little, but smiled back at Ellie. “In fact, you two take all the time you need.” With that, Ellie closed the door and they heard her move down the hall, there was a discussion, and some shuffling. “Devon!” they heard Ellie say, but then her footsteps went down the hall, and another pair came to the door. He opened the door, his smile covering his face. He just stood there looking at the both of them, and then gave them a thumbs up.

“Guys….awesome!” He said with the biggest smile on his face. When he left, Chuck looked at Sarah, who grabbed a pillow, and hit him with it.

“I didn’t hide under the covers!” Chuck exclaimed, happier than he’d been in some time.

“You did forget to pick up your sister this morning,” she admonished him, her heart not in it.

“I had some things on my mind,” Chuck replied. Sarah gave him a cheeky grin.

“I know, I was there,” she replied, happily. Chuck waggled his eyebrows, and Sarah tried her best to give him a level look, but the smile on her face ruined it. “We should get dressed.” Chuck gave her a look and Sarah shook her head. “No,” she said, shaking her head, feeling like this wasn’t the first time they had to tell the other no when they had things they had to do. “We aren’t doing anything knowing they are waiting for us in the living room, Chuck,” Sarah said, laughing, but being serious. Chuck laughed and started to get out of bed. She grabbed his hand. “I meant what I said.” He stopped and looked at her. “I’m not going anywhere. For better or worse, I’m here, with you, in your life, in this bed.” Chuck couldn’t stop the grin on his face if he wanted to. She pulled him in and kissed him. “Now really, we should get out there.” Chuck nodded, still grinning. He made his way to the shower giving her some privacy, and eventually the grin faded. Sometime later Sarah joined the three in the living room. She felt all eyes on her, as sat down by Chuck on the couch, took his arm, and put it over her shoulders. The smile that grew on Chuck’s face lit up the room.

“Well,” Ellie said, about to explode. “I see things are better.” Sarah laughed and looked at Chuck. She turned back to Ellie, not 100% comfortable saying what was in her heart, but knew Ellie deserved the truth.

“There came a point I had to trust my heart, and realize I loved him. While I don’t have my old memories, I can create new ones with him,” she said, looking at Chuck. Chuck just grinned stupidly. Ellie just looked at the two, tears threatening to stream down her face. Sarah looked at her, concerned. “Ellie, it’s okay, we’re back together. I promise. I’m here, no matter what.” Ellie just smiled.

“Can I hug you?” Ellie asked is a quiet voice. Sarah looked surprised. “I lost my friend to the Intersect, I’ve missed you.” Sarah was stunned for a second, and then she realized she shouldn’t be surprised. Ellie would do anything for someone in Chuck’s life, and that includes becoming friends with Sarah. Part of her couldn’t believe it, while the other part shouldn’t be shocked another Bartowski had wormed her way into Sarah’s life. Sarah shut the voices out in her mind that told her she was a stranger and did what she had been doing since she was reintroduced to the Bartowski’s just a short time ago, she listened to her heart. She got up, and met Ellie halfway. As they hugged, Chuck and Awesome sat there, a little stunned.

“You know I never realized how it affected you,” Chuck said softly to Ellie, thinking about how he hadn’t been the best brother. The two broke the hug, but stayed close. Ellie took Sarah’s hand and squeezed it. Sarah gave her a tight smile.

“See, that’s why he’s the best, he loses his wife, and he feels bad because he forgot I lost a friend,” Ellie said. Sarah grinned.

“I rather fond of him,” Sarah admitted. Ellie smiled and looked as though she might vibrate. “I also know I’m rather fond of you.” Ellie looked a little surprised. “I’m sorry Ellie. It never even occurred to me, of what we lost, but I know there’s something between us.” She didn’t know what else to say. Ellie just smiled at her.

“Then you and I can do like you and Chuck, and make new memories,” she said. Sarah smiled.

“I’d like that,” Sarah replied, taking her seat as Ellie did the same. “I’d also like it if you’d help me decorate our new place,” she said, realizing she was surprising Chuck, but thought it was time to get everything in the open. Chuck was smiling like an idiot again.

“New place?” Ellie asked. Sarah smiled at her husband and turned to Ellie.

“He bought a house the day after I left. Our house. The one we wanted to have a family in,” Sarah explained, knowing exactly what she was doing to Chuck. Ellie gave Chuck a shocked look. “He must have realized that once we got back together that it would be easier for me if we lived in a place new to both of us. Some place where we could make new memories together.” She looked at him with a smirk. Chuck was slowly nodding his head.

“That’s exactly,” Chuck began, but couldn’t continue the lie. “What I didn’t think of, but wish I had, because it’s a FANTASTIC idea!” Sarah giggled.

“I think it’s an awesome idea,” Devon added. “Here you’re met with the ghosts of all the memories you should have, but can’t recall. At the new house there, while there are a few memories you don’t have, Sarah, it shouldn’t be as big a deal and not as overwhelming.”

“And,” she began a little nervous. “I can fix the bad memories I have there about me and Chuck,” Sarah added, looking at him sheepishly. Chuck just pulled her in for a half-hug. Ellie beamed at the two.

“I don’t see a downside,” Ellie added. “I assume it has room for kids?” Ellie didn’t even look a little ashamed. Sarah smiled and nodded knowing exactly what the two of them were doing to Chuck.

“And, a big backyard,” Sarah replied, not even blinking, and looking right at Chuck. Chuck’s smile was so big he thought his face might explode.

“Sarah,” Ellie said gently with a huge grin on her face. “Careful, don’t hurt him.” Everyone laughed but Chuck who just sat there grinning.

}o{

Now

“It’s such a nice day outside, let’s go sit at the picnic table under the shade tree,” Sarah said, pulling Chuck out of his thoughts. Ellie picked her bag back up and Sarah looked at it, raising an eyebrow.

“It’s THE computer,” Ellie said. Sarah nodded once, went over, locked the front door, and looked at Ellie pointedly.

“Ellie, there’s no one here but the five of us, if you count the kids. The nanny isn’t even here. Leave that here, and let’s enjoy some family time, without all the Intersect business.” Ellie nodded and put the bag down. Sarah could see the top edge of the computer poking out the top. Sarah smiled at her. “Kids!” she yelled, making Chuck, who was standing right beside her, jump. Ellie even jumped a little. “We’re going outside and talk, do you want to join us?”

“No,” the two yelled back in unison. Sarah shrugged and headed to the kitchen to get some drinks to take outside.

“Spy, hot, and can yell,” she said to Chuck smiling. “You did good, Chuck….twice.” Chuck smiled.

“I also have excellent hearing and drinks,” she said, bringing out mimosas and glasses for everyone. The three went outside to the picnic table away from the house. Sarah kept an eye on the front drive, and had her phone. The kids knew where the silent alarms were around the house. Sarah smiled thinking how she bet other moms wish they had her CIA training. They talked about Chicago, and the life that Ellie, Devon, and Claire had built there. Sarah noticed what she thought was a flash of light from the house for a second. She got up and checked, while Ellie and Chuck chatted about Devon’s and Claire’s obsessions with zoos (that’s where they were today). Sarah checked the living room from the outside window and saw everything was fine. She started to turn when she saw only the corner of Ellie’s computer was sticking out of the bag. Sarah opened the door and came inside.

“Kids,” she yelled. “Do you want any pineapple?” They had developed a phrase in case anything went wrong, and for some reason Chuck said pineapple was a tried and true favorite in these types of situations. She was sure there were missing memories that had to do with this choice, but she also thought that it had something to do with the Buy More, and those that worked there. No one really scared Sarah, but some of the Buy More crew….they were more than a little strange.

“No, mom!” came the immediate reply, and she heard the annoyance in her daughter’s voice. She didn’t hear Stephen say anything and started to get concerned. The two children came into the room both holding flashlights. They came up to Sarah who squatted down in front of them. Stephen looked a little loopy. “Mom, Stephen won’t let me check his optic nerve. I’m concerned about him developing glaucoma.”

“I don’t like that stuff, it’s green and smells weird,” Stephen whined.

“That’s guacamole, honey,” Sarah said. She looked in his eyes, but he looked fine. “Want Aunt Ellie to check you out?” Stephen shook his head. Sarah looked at Samantha, who held her gaze. “Anything I should know?” Samantha shrugged.

“I don’t think he has glaucoma, but I can’t be certain, until I do a proper examination.” Sarah nodded.

“How about we don’t shine anymore lights in his eyes until we’ve had proper training,” Sarah said. Samantha started to speak, but Sarah raised a finger. “Youtube videos are not proper training.” Samantha stopped, knowing she was beat. Sarah saw the thought and raised her finger again. “No flashing, or dazzling. Understand?” Samantha nodded, and the two took off. Sarah watched them go, still suspicions. She grabbed the computer and came back to Chuck and Ellie who were watching her.

“What happened to no computer?” Chuck asked. Sarah gave him a look, and Chuck attempted to look scared, but Sarah rolled her eyes, letting him know she wasn’t buying it. Sarah handed the computer to Ellie.

“Anything missing?” Sarah asked. Ellie checked it out and shook her head.

“No, but there are programs I can,” she began, but stopped in mid-sentence as Chuck reached over and closed it.

“Please, no Intersect talk today. Tomorrow it all begins again, and today,” he paused, looked at his wife, put his arm around her, and looked over to his sister. “Today, I just want to be about family.” Ellis smiled and nodded. Sarah did the same, but in the back of her mind she wondered. Chuck sighed contently and looked around, thinking about moving into this place that was now home.

}o{

6 years ago

“Where do you want these boxes at, Buddy?” Morgan asked, bringing in the last set of boxes from the car; they just happened to be the gaming console boxes. Sarah grinned knowing what the two were up to.

“Right here, Morgan,” Sarah said, pointing to the front room. Chuck’s mouth dropped. Sarah smiled, knowingly.

“What? You don’t like the idea?” Sarah asked grinning.

“Did you get your memory back?” Chuck asked accusingly. Sarah just grinned, catching Morgan’s eye, and his head nod of appreciation. Morgan’s suggestion to create the gaming room in the front the way Chuck had wanted it paid off…that and the room in the back that looked out over the backyard was better for a living room. After all Chuck had been through, she thought it was the least she could do to give him the game room he wanted in the front of the house.

“Wife intuition,” she said. Chuck stared at her, then turned to Morgan who tried his best to look innocent.

“I’m going have to be careful what I say to you now on, Buddy,” Chuck said grinning. Morgan tried to look upset, but he knew Chuck was just ribbing him. Chuck carried a box into the kitchen, whistling. Sarah, feeling the Bartowskis rubbing off on her, caught Morgan in a hug. He looked very surprised, but happy.

“Thanks,” she said simply.

“You could have told me Ellie and Devon weren’t going to be here,” Morgan replied.

“I thought you had let Ellie go?” Sarah said, having been caught up on the Morgan Ellie romance…or lack thereof, by Chuck. Morgan scoffed.

“We both know she’s just going through a phase,” he said, grinning. “But, no, seriously, we could have used Awesome.” Sarah nodded. The three had moved the majority of things in record time, but Awesome would have been a welcomed addition. “He’s happier than I’ve ever seen him,” Morgan said quietly, pulling Sarah out of her thoughts. She grinned.

“You still approve?” she asked, pushing his shoulder with hers. Morgan nodded.

“You know you two are best when you take care of each other?” he asked. Sarah nodded. Morgan looked at all the things that needed to be put away and was trying to think of a way to exit gracefully, when Sarah helped him along.

“Would you be upset if I asked you to give us some alone time?” she asked shyly. Morgan tried to hold his smile in check, but started backing up to the door.

“You two starting over, new place, I get it… I so get it,” Morgan said, backing away, Sarah trying not to grin, knowing Morgan had no want to get involved with the unpacking. “Tell Chuck to call me…in a day…or three…or next week,” Morgan said, halfway out the door. “Bye!” And with that he was gone, Sarah watched the door closed, grinning. Chuck walked back into the room.

“Did Morgan just run out so as not to have to help unpack?” Chuck asked, an amused grin on his face. Sarah turned towards Chuck, and the look on her face made him raise an eyebrow.

“He didn’t want to invade our privacy,” Sarah said, slowly walking toward Chuck, Chuck nodded.

“It is very…intimate…to have to put away one’s dishes,” Chuck said as sultrily as he could. Sarah nodded.

“To…separate the utensils…to fold the towels,” Sarah added, just as sultrily. Chuck nodded, the distance between them now less than a foot.

“To…load the dishwasher,” Chuck offered. Sarah’s eyebrow raised. “Too far?” Sarah bounced a shoulder, in a shrug. “Just so I’m clear,” he began, when Sarah grabbed him and kissed him. She pulled away, an eyebrow arched as is asking him to complete his question. “I figured it out.” Sarah smiled, and knew, this was home….this was forever.

A/N: I really enjoyed this chapter. I think it was my favorite of the entire story…hope you enjoyed it. Feel free to review, or PM me…Til next time…take care

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