A/N Got such negative feedback, that I rewrote the first chapter. Many people hate the pairing of Chuck and Hannah. Seems the Sarah and Shaw thing is even worse. And too many did not like the first night's romp and believe that it is not possible. So I rewrote this chapter into something that is hopefully enjoyable. There will be a little angst in the pairings at first. The show's writers set a trap. We'll see if I can get Charah back.

Please accept my apologies, and enjoy.

Back to Waiting…Let us do something, while we have the chance.

Still don't own Chuck.

"Sometimes it helps to know that you got something to lose."
--Agent Walker Episode 3.4

Chapter 1—the Picture

Buy More

Chuck and Hannah were sitting together. She was kissing him somewhat aggressively. It was becoming more impassioned. Chuck switched positions and Hannah was on top of him. Then she backed off. Pushing his hair out of his face she smiled at him. He reached up to place her hair around the back of her ear. As they began to kiss again, Chuck heard the front door of the Buy More open and close.

Ellie and Morgan had just completed their little spy mission and Ellie had headed home. She had gone out the front door.

Chuck pulled away, "Wait, let me check." Getting up and going to the glass wall, he pulled back a corner of the curtain. Seeing Morgan in the store and heading their way, he turned around. Whispering, "Morgan," he nodded at the main store room. He said, "Come on let's get out of here."

Morgan had already turned and left the store by the time Chuck and Hannah emerged from the home theater room. Chuck looked around, "Let's lock up and get out of here."

Castle

At about the same time across the parking lot and below in Castle, Shaw had just announced he was the safest guy in the world. He continued to massage Sarah's shoulders. She bent her head at the feel of being so thoroughly relaxed. Bending down beside her, he pushed her hair out of the way and kissed her. It was an uncomfortable position for them both. Sarah began to stand and he started to squat down.

Sarah said, "This is not working."

Shaw continued to kiss her as she stood up. He was able to wrap his arms around her. Pulling away from the kiss, Shaw said "Let's try your room."

Thinking that he meant the room they used for Manoosh's interrogation, Sarah answered, "No, that's still wired for surveillance."

"Well, let's move over here." Shaw went to the containment room he had been using. Sarah went with him to the cot. As they sat, he moved to kiss her while still working her shoulders. He got her to lean back and continued to kiss her.

He was beginning to pull her top off when Sarah heard a whirl. Sarah asked, "Shaw, what was that?" They looked behind them and saw the video camera and the movement of its lens trying to focus.

"Okay, this won't work. We'll have to erase all those tapes," Shaw looked at the recording banks in the other room. Sarah was not that happy.

Unknown Location

The Ring Executives agreed. A text message was sent:

'Shaw confirmed in your area. Locate and eliminate. RE'

The text back was:

'Copy Send new pic TH'

Buy More Parking Lot

Chuck and Hannah had finished locking up the Buy More. Morgan had already left. Chuck and Hannah were walking into the parking lot. Chuck looked at Hannah, "You alright?"

Hannah answered, "Sure where are we going?"

"Well, I'd say let's go to my place, but Morgan is there. We haven't worked anything out about company. How about we get a bite to eat?" Chuck thought he would at least get a chance to figure something out. "Follow me."

They left the parking lot in separate Nerd Herders. After the museum fiasco Morgan gave a Nerd Herder to Hannah.

A while later, Shaw and Sarah came out of Orange Orange. They were head to their vehicles. Shaw said, "Just tell Casey that I erased it. I'll meet you at the Chart House. Order something and I'll be right there."

The Diner

Chuck pulled around so the Hannah could follow him out of the Buy More parking lot. Hannah followed Chuck closely. They pulled into a little diner.

Chuck got out of the car and met Hannah, "Hopefully, you'll like this. They make great pies."

Hannah was smiling at Chuck when she said, "I am sure I will. This will be fun."

They went in and ordered. Chuck got a piece of strawberry pie with whipped topping. Hannah got a slice of key lime pie. Hannah said, "You are right this is very good."

"Good, I am glad you appreciate the finer things. So are you really going to stay with Buy More?" Chuck asked.

"Well, I kind of thought we were…" Hannah started.

Chuck with another piece almost in his mouth held up his hand, "I know you are not looking to stay at Buy More."

"Oh…I was thinking of looking for another job like I had. I liked the travel. But I would like someone to be with me. Do you want to send me your resume tomorrow and I'll send it in with mine?" Hannah asked.

Chuck had a couple bites, 'Well, if I really am going to be a spy, we might as well work some place where it is normal to move around.' He had a sip of coffee and answered, "Sure…wow, that sounds great. I'll send it to you right away in the morning."

"It will be fun. You'll see," said Hannah. "Well, I generally don't do this on a first date. But we have been together for a while. Would you like to do something tomorrow?"

Chuck's eyes got big, "Nothing else would do." Chuck got the tab and left a good tip. After kissing her out in the parking lot, he said, "I have to go. It will be…well, a little too complicated with Morgan and my sister if I don't." He kissed her again, "And I need you to get ready for that. I'll help. See you tomorrow."

Hannah hugged him, "See you."

Chart House

Sarah got a table in the back of the restaurant. She ordered a strawberry appetizer special and champagne. She really was not sure about what Shaw was going to expect. She was not interested in another big meal.

Shaw came in the restaurant. He went over to Sarah and gave her a kiss. She had just gotten some lip balm from her purse. It was still open when Shaw bent to kiss her. Her billfold was open too, he saw the picture. "Excuse me a minute," and went to the restroom. On the way he knew he would have to deal with what he saw.

Sarah waited at the table for Shaw to return. The waiter had already provided the strawberry appetizer plate and champagne. Shaw came out of the restroom. When he got to the table the waiter was back, he order one of their steak dinners. He got a strawberry and took a bite. Offering the remaining half to Sarah he poured two drinks. Holding up his glass he said, "To being alive."

Sarah held up her glass and took a sip. She told the waiter that she would have a salad. Getting a piece of chocolate she took another sip. He got a strawberry and drained his glass. Getting behind Sarah he began to rub her shoulders again. This time when he reached down to kiss her, she stayed in her seat. He kissed her.

Shaw then poured another glass and topped off Sarah's glass, again he made a toast, "To the night." The meal seemed to go quickly. She had finished before he did. But he got a call. After hanging up he said he'd have to go, maybe they could do something tomorrow.

After he left, Sarah got the tab.

Castle

The next morning Sarah came down to the conference table. Her coffee was already there. She had the swizzle stick out and was chewing it in thought.

Casey came in with a big smile, "Been dipping your chocolate in someone's peanut butter?" He nodded his head toward where Shaw was getting the materials for today's brief.

Sarah debated getting up to swipe his head off or just plant a knife between his smiling eyes.

Shaw came to the table next and pace a file in front of both of them. After putting the third down he asked, "Is Chuck coming?"

Casey said, "Yeah, I saw him and Morgan this morning. The two morons were in some heated discussion. He should be here in a second. He had one of the Herders last night."

Maybe it was the way it came out, but to Sarah it felt like the knife had just been returned and was twisting in her stomach. Shaw seemed to pick that up and just nodded to himself.

Chuck came into the room and saw that everyone was already there. He had his own coffee mug. He was used to the antics of the Buy More and was certain that Shaw was close to getting to the same level of high praise. Chuck began to flip through the folder.

Shaw began, "Okay Chuck. I have your first mission. It should be a simple in and out. Study the folder. I would recommend that you complete it this afternoon.

"Sarah and Casey, your folders outline our objective. We'll be forming up about the same time Chuck should be finishing." He saw Sarah's look of concern. "Yes, I know it will be his first. That is why we'll start our move when we know he is almost done and out of there. That way if there is a problem we can swing over to help."

A/N Hope you enjoy. Please let me know. Reviews happily accepted.