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INT. BUY MORE - NIGHT
Lester and Jeff sit at the Nerd Herd desk. Casey walks up to
the desk, dressed in his Buy More uniform and wearing a
sling on his left arm and a bandage on his right arm.
LESTER
Hello, John.
JEFF
Where ya been?
CASEY
What do you mean, where have I
been? I've been out getting this.
Casey pulls out his cell phone and hands it to Lester.
CLOSE ON: the phone. On the screen, an awkward close up
picture of Casey and Erika Strauss. She looks pissed.
LESTER
Oh, her.
Lester shows Jeff.
JEFF
The News Ring Network is overrated.
We don't even watch it anymore.
Erika Strauss is yesterday's news.
LESTER
But, hey, you know, good for you,
John. I mean, you were supposed to
bring her here, but the cell phone
pic is cool, too. Looks like
security gave you a beating, huh?
Casey growls at their lack of enthusiasm. He snatches his
phone from Lester and stomps off to the home theater room.
INT. HOME THEATER ROOM - NIGHT
Vanessa sits on the couch. Casey enters and closes the
blinds. After a second, Beckman pops up. Vanessa rises.
BECKMAN
Quite the catch tonight, you two.
Casey nods once to acknowledge her words.
BECKMAN (CONT'D)
While Chuck's abilities intrigue
me, this makes me think maybe the
Intersect isn't as integral to this
operation as I've always assumed.
Casey clears his throat and exchanges a look with Vanessa.
CASEY
Actually, Chuck was...
Vanessa looks at Casey curiously.
CASEY (CONT'D)
In my ear every step of the way
tonight. Quite the valuable asset,
that kid. In fact, with a little
more work, I think we could make
him into one hell of an agent.
BECKMAN
Yes, well, in that case, he can
retain the "agent in training"
title he created for himself. Dr.
Bartowski reports that the recent
Intersect malfunction has been
completely resolved.
VANESSA
His fix was brilliant. He--
Beckman disappears. Vanessa's face falls. Casey plops down
on the couch, rubbing his slinged arm.
CASEY
So, this microchip... am I on the
grid forever now?
VANESSA
Just your own... and mine.
Vanessa sits down next to him.
CASEY
Got a lotta agents on your grid?
Vanessa laughs.
VANESSA
Just you at the moment.
CASEY
Hm.
Vanessa smiles to herself. Casey focuses on his arm.
INT. BATHROOM - CHUCK'S APARTMENT - NIGHT
Chuck stands alone in front of the mirror, dressed in a nice
button-up and a dark pair of jeans.
CHUCK
So, you know, Sarah, if you've got
a boyfriend, that's totally cool.
JUMP CUT:
CHUCK (CONT'D)
I'm not saying you shouldn't have a
real boyfriend, but aren't late
night booty calls a tad... skanky?
JUMP CUT:
CHUCK (CONT'D)
If it doesn't work out with him...
you and I could always...
A knock startles Chuck. He grabs his heart.
SARAH (O.S.)
Chuck? Morgan's here.
INT. HALLWAY - CHUCK'S APARTMENT - NIGHT
Sarah stands in the hallway in a beautiful blue dress. Her
hair and make-up add to her stunning appearance.
CHUCK
Wow. You look...
SARAH
Make it quick with Morgan. We need
to get going to Ellie's, okay?
Chuck nods, but glances down at her dress again.
INT. LIVING ROOM - CHUCK'S APARTMENT - NIGHT
Morgan sits on the couch. Chuck and Sarah walk out.
CHUCK
Hey, Morgan. Sarah and I are about
to head over to Ellie's so--
MORGAN
Last night was really weird.
Chuck trades a look with Sarah.
MORGAN (CONT'D)
I had this dream. There was a lot
of strange stuff in it, but the
main thing was that I was sitting
here watching TV--that stupid News
Ring Network--with you... then you
got up to leave. I tried to stop
you, but no matter how hard I
fought, you just kept going.
CHUCK
Mmm. Yeah, that is weird. Thanks
for slowing me down, though, buddy.
Sarah nods guiltily.
MORGAN
That's my point exactly, dude.
Morgan stands up and goes to Chuck.
MORGAN (CONT'D)
It's symbolic. You were trying to
live your life--your real adult
life--with your beautiful girl...
Morgan smiles at Sarah. She returns the smile uncertainly.
MORGAN (CONT'D)
And I was holding you back.
CHUCK
Oh... that's--
MORGAN
I'm not gonna hold you back
anymore. I'm gonna join you.
Chuck narrows his eyes.
MORGAN (CONT'D)
I'm gonna get my own apartment!
CHUCK
Hey, that's great, buddy.
MORGAN
Don't know how I'll afford it...
SARAH
Oh. You can have my old place.
Chuck and Morgan look at her.
SARAH (CONT'D)
I own it. That's how I ended up in
L.A. My uncle died and left me his
condo. It's small, but I'm sure we
can work out a reasonable rate.
MORGAN
Oh my God, I love you.
(to Chuck)
I love her.
CHUCK
Yeah, I know the feeling.
Chuck turns red and avoids the look Sarah gives him.
EXT. APARTMENT COURTYARD - NIGHT
Chuck and Sarah walk toward the exit.
CHUCK
You didn't have to do that.
SARAH
If Morgan hadn't tried to stop you
last night, you might not be here
now. I owe him one.
CHUCK
I don't know. If I wasn't around,
it'd be a lot easier to take care
of your personal... stuff.
Sarah rolls her eyes.
SARAH
You know, Chuck, I think tonight
you're going to find out that my
"personal stuff" and my "cover
stuff" aren't as mutually exclusive
as they probably should be.
Chuck tilts his head.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. WOODCOMB DINING ROOM - NIGHT
Sarah and Chuck sit on one side of the table. Ellie and
Devon sit on the other. The remnants of a meal lay on the
table in front of them.
SARAH
So, Ellie, Chuck was curious about
where I was last night...
Chuck's eyes widen.
CHUCK
What? What are you doing?
ELLIE
Well, Sarah, I think you should
tell him the whole story.
CHUCK
Oh, that's not... you don't really
need to tell me now, do you?
Chuck nods toward Devon and Ellie. Sarah smiles.
SARAH
First, I went to a drugstore to
pick up a... pregnancy test.
Devon arches an eyebrow. Chuck chokes on air, gasping
desperately to regain his breath.
CHUCK
(between gasps)
That was the personal business?
That's the big secret? You're...
having a baby? Who... who's the father?
Ellie laughs loudly. Devon's smile is amused.
ELLIE
Calm down, Chuck. Sarah's not
pregnant. Though, if she were, I
don't really think the paternity
would be question, do you?
CHUCK
No... No. I don't. That was... that
was just a joke. Ha, ha, ha...
Chuck leans back against his chair.
DEVON
So, I'm confused. The test results
were negative?
SARAH
No. They were positive, but...
Sarah looks to Ellie.
ELLIE
The test wasn't for Sarah.
Realization dawns on Chuck's face. He grins and looks to
Devon who is a little slower on the uptake.
DEVON
Who was it for?
They all look at Devon, their smiles growing until if
finally hits him. His jaw drops.
DEVON (CONT'D)
Ellie?
ELLIE
We're having a baby!
She smiles expectantly. Devon blinks a few times. Chuck and
Sarah trade a nervous smile then look back at Devon.
DEVON
(genuine)
That is... Awesome!
Devon scoops Ellie into a hug.
EXT. WOODCOMB RESIDENCE - NIGHT
Chuck and Sarah walk out the front door. Ellie escorts them.
Chuck pauses to give Ellie a big, long hug.
CHUCK
El, I'm so happy for you.
ELLIE
Thanks... Uncle Chuck.
CHUCK
Oh, yeah, wow. Uncle... Chuck.
ELLIE
Special thanks to you, Aunt Sarah.
SARAH
It was absolutely no problem.
Chuck laughs at the irony. Ellie and Sarah share a smile,
but when Sarah turns away, her face falls. Chuck notices.
CHUCK
Night, Sis.
Chuck gives Ellie a quick peck before she closes the door.
Chuck hurries to catch up with Sarah, falling in step.
CHUCK (CONT'D)
Big news, huh?
Sarah nods.
CHUCK (CONT'D)
You want to hear something
hilarious? I thought you didn't
want to tell me where you were last
night was because you snuck out to
meet a guy. You know, like... a
real boyfriend.
SARAH
(flat)
Sadly, my cover life is far more
active than my real life in that--
and nearly every other--department.
As they reach the car, Sarah hesitates at the door.
CHUCK
You okay?
SARAH
Yeah.
He raises his eyebrows to her back.
SARAH (CONT'D)
No.
CHUCK
What's up?
Sarah turns to him, her expression pained.
SARAH
I'll never be "Aunt Sarah."
Chuck looks at her for a beat. He smiles.
CHUCK
Devon has brothers. Marry one of
'em and... you'll be in.
Sarah laughs sadly.
SARAH
I'd definitely take my chances on
you over one of the Awesome Bros.
Chuck's smile is surprised. Sarah looks down. A beat.
CHUCK
You know, considering all the junk
I've got implanted in my head, I'm
guessing you're pretty much stuck
with the Bartowskis for life so,
even if it is just a cover, the
title of "Aunt Sarah" is all yours.
SARAH
One day, you'll meet a real girl,
Chuck, and I'll just... fade into
the background.
Chuck watches Sarah open the car door and put a foot in.
CHUCK
Sarah, the more I get to know you,
the more I think I'd rather have a
cover you than a real anybody else.
Facing away from Chuck, Sarah closes her eyes. She takes a
deep breath.
SARAH
That'll fade some day, too.
Sarah climbs in the car and closes the door.
CHUCK
No. I think being in love with you
is something that's gonna stick...
Chuck sighs and walks around to the other side of the car.
INT. UNDERGROUND LAB - NIGHT
Steve watches the driveway on the surveillance monitor.
STEVE
She can't shake it either, Son.
Now, if only we could find a way to
get her to tell you that.
Steve sighs and switches to a different shot: Ellie and
Devon's living room. They sit together on the couch, cozily
wrapped in an embrace. Steve watches with a bittersweet
smile on his lips.
EXT. WOODCOMB RESIDENCE - NIGHT
Sarah's car backs out of the driveway.
FADE TO BLACK.
END OF EPISODE