"Please... please don't shoot; don't shoot me. Just put the gun down. Gently." Chuck said.

"I can't shoot. That's the problem. The stupid thing is busted. " A kid said handing Chuck over the fake gun for a hunting game.

It was just another day at the Buy More for Chuck.

"Well, when it comes to Mr. Bartowski, my friend, busted is just a state of mind. Opening this puppy up. reconfigure that. And ta-da--locked and loaded. Try that. nice shot. See?"

The kid started playing the game and it was working smoothly.

Harry Tang, one of the most annoying employees at the store, all of a sudden appeared behind Chuck.

"Chuck, big Mike wants to see you."

"Not now, Harry. Can't you see? I'm with a customer? I apologize, sir. This is not normally how we do things at buy more."

Then big Mike appeared behind him.

"Now, Chuck!"

" I was just on my way to see you-- that's crazy." Chuck said following him in to his office. Big Mike took a seat on his chair while Chuck just stood there.

"Bartowski, what is it that you want out of life?"

" You mean, existentially--like, fulfillment, inner peace, that kind of a thing? Or are we talking more practically, like, Lakers tickets, personal steam room..."

"We're talking buy more. Career objectives. Where do you see yourself in five years, ten years?"

"Honestly?"

" Honestly."

Chuck took a moment.

" I have absolutely no idea. "

"Well, then it's time you started to think about it. As you know, there's an assistant management position open. It's down to you and Harry Tang. Now, you want that job or not?"

"I do, I do. Uh, I'm sorry, big mike. I absolutely want that job."

" Well, then, Bartowski, it's your turn to show me something."

After Chuck took a few co-workers to the back, explaining to them that they had to fix a whole lot of old computers in two days or else Harry Tang would get the job, Morgan appeared in the back to let him know that you and Sarah were in the store waiting for him. He always had to add too how hot Sarah looked. Yes Sarah was gorgeous but he only had eyes for you.

Walking out he saw you two standing by the door, arms linked.

"Hey girls!"

"Hey!" you and Sarah said at the same time.

"You two seem very...tight."

"Well Chuck we are supposed to be long time best friends. Gotta sell it right?" Sarah said.

"But we all know that Sarah really does want to be my bestie. She loves me." You said giving her a smirk which she couldn't help but smile back at you. Sarah didn't want to say it but it has been a long time since she had a real close girl friend and she was really actually starting to see you as one.

"I'm feeling replaced here Y/NN." Chuck said pretending to be hurt.

"Oh Chuck you know you can never be replaced." You said coming up to him and putting your arm around him.

"So what's up?" Chuck said putting his arm around your shoulders.

"We need to talk." Sarah said pointing to the home theatre room.

"Oh! Okay." You all walked over and then Casey appeared shortly after.

"Next time you need to talk to the subjects, I'd appreciate a heads up."

"Relax. I wouldn't dream of starting without you, agent Casey." Sarah said a little sarcastically.

"Mom, dad, can we get on with it? I have hard drives to fix."

"And hot dogs to cook."

Sarah then leaned down and placed four photos on the table.

Chuck grabbed one of the photos as you both looked at it and sat down on the couch.

"Why are these people sleeping?" Chuck asked.

" They're not sleeping. " Casey said.

"They were killed, guys, and we want to know why." Sarah said.

"We have no idea." You said.

"Well, look again." Casey said.

" I would rather not. It's kind of creepy." Chuck said.

"Yeah I don't like this!" you added.

All of a sudden Jeff came walking in and you all stood there looking at him. Jeff was holding a paper and you and Chuck saw an article about an art auction. You both began to flash. La Ciudad was the main thing that stood out in the flash.

"Sorry. I was going to take a nap. I'll come back in five. Kind of called dibs on the couch." Jeff said leaving

"Chuck, Y/N, what did you see?"

" Um, I don't... I'm not... I'm not totally sure. A water lily painting, weapons,..." Chuck Started.

"An art auction tomorrow night. Does the name La Ciudad mean anything to you?" you asked.

"Why?" Casey asked.

"Because I think he's going to be at the art auction tomorrow night." You said.

"Right then. I'm going to go fix some hard drives. Good luck with the spy stuff. Excuse me. See you later Y/NN."

Later at night at Chuck's house, Ellie was busy cooking but got so excited when she heard about Chuck's possible new position as assistant manager. Morgan was chilling with them as usual.

"I'm so proud of you! Morgan told me about the assistant management job!" Ellie cheered.

"Team Bartowski moving up in the world, huh?" Morgan said.

"Okay, first of all, it's not mine yet, and second of all, you can ease upon the enthusiasm. It's only a two dollar an hour raise at an electronics store, and it doesn't even give me my own parking space."

All of a sudden the doorbell rang. Chuck went over to answer the door to find you standing there.

"Y/N hey! What's up?" he said gladly inviting you in.

"I was bored." you said with a smirk on your face.

"Well I am very honored you came to see me then."

You both began to laugh and he then lead you over to the kitchen area.

"Hey Ellie! Morgan!"

"Hey Y/N!" Ellie said giving you a big smile.

"So what did I miss?"

"Chuck is being offered a position as an assistant manager." Ellie said.

You then turned to him.

"What?! That's great Chuck! Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"I don't know. I'm not quite sure that I want it yet."

"Well, does your lack of interest mean that you're actually considering leaving the Buy More for a real profession?" Ellie asked.

"And no offence to you Y/N. I know you're only at your place to pay the bills. Nothing wrong with that." Ellie added.

"Real profession? Sorry. I'm going to need clarification on that." Morgan said.

" He went to Stanford, for God's sakes, Morgan."

" Right, and was unceremoniously expelled sophomore year-- sorry to bring that up, champ-- but I think we need to be realistic about our goals here."

"Morgan!" You said going over to him and slapping his arm.

"Ow!"

"His goals or your goals?" Ellie asked.

" Great question, and I think we need to hammer out a plan for Chuck. Where do we see him in five years? Ten years?"

" We?" you asked.

" Fine. Then just you and I." Morgan said pointing between him and Ellie. Ellie just looked confused.

It's been quite some time now and you and Chuck were now just sitting on the couch, eating the cupcakes Ellie baked, while watching her and Morgan discuss Chuck's future.

"Listen to me-- it is way too scary out there. Chuck can't leave the buy more. We're still finding ourselves." Morgan argued.

"No offense, Morgan, but I think my brother has spent quite a few years finding himself, and he's definitely proven that his place in life is not at the Buy More."

" You don't understand. He is a fragile little gelding. You know, still trying to find his legs. The real world will crush him."

"Do you know what a gelding is?"

"It's the... that weird creature from the dark crystal. Smells like gelding. That-that guy."

Chuck turned his head to look at you.

"Aren't you glad you came over now?"

"Well I mean... it is kind of entertaining." You said with a grin.

Chuck smiled and shook his head then you both looked back at the argument between Morgan and Ellie. All of a sudden, Devon appeared sitting on Chuck's other side.

"You know what I'm thinking?" he asked

"I have no idea what you're thinking." Ellie admitted.

"As far as I'm concerned, dude, you're way off the reservation." Morgan added.

"Class five white water rapids. Just the two of us this weekend. " he said looking at Chuck. "Near-death experience. Awesome!" Devon finished raising his hand for a high-five.

"That sounds great, but my wet suit's at the dry cleaners." Chuck said getting up. You got up with him to help him with the dishes and you both headed to the kitchen.

"That is a terrible idea." Ellie pointed out.

"That's way too dangerous. I agree, and I am not comfortable with you guys spending that amount of time together." Morgan said.

" Well, Chuck hasn't said a word. What do you want to do?" Ellie asked.

You looked over at Chuck wondering what he was going to say.

"I'm just going to hit the sack." he said looking over at the group. He then turned to you.

"Do you mind coming up with me though? Just need to talk to you about something."

"Sure!"

Chuck then looked over at everyone else one last time.

"Good night, team Bartowski. "

You followed Chuck upstairs to his room. Chuck was feeling nervous. He was going to try once again tonight to tell you how he feels. You have both come across to many near death experiences now and Chuck was scared he was never going to get to tell you so he thought better now than ever.

As soon as you both entered his room though, Casey was standing outside, opening Chuck's blinders and staring at you both.

"Ah!!" You screamed as Chuck jumped.

"Oh good! You're both here. Even better. Congratulations you two, you both got your first mission tomorrow night. Hope you're ready for the real world huh?"

Casey then just walked away as you and Chuck were both staring at each other both feeling a little terrified.

Well...Looks like another lost opportunity for Chuck to tell you his feelings.