Chuck

Here's a couple of things that you might need to know or maybe you just forgot.

Hannah, there are things in my life that you can't understand.

So I have to end this.

Chuck, I think we need to talk. Not a good time.

Are you suggesting Chuck is caught in a big,

giant web of conspiracy and deception?

I'm gonna have to lie to your sister,

and I can't do that anymore.

From now on, if Ellie asks you something,

just say "I don't know."

You two got it bad for this blond.

It's about keeping his emotions in check so that the Intersect

can work. Flash.

Come on.

You know what, Casey? You're right.

I don't work. My emotions just mess everything up.

* *

Hey, guys, I got your call.

What's, uh...

What's going on?

You're the Intersect. You tell us.

We've intercepted intel that the Ring

is planning to turn and use a CIA agent against us.

The problem is, we don't know who, when or where.

Did you flash?

Uh, yeah. Not, uh, not flashing.

You haven't flashed in a week, Chuck.

Ever since Rafe tried to kill Sarah and me.

That's a problem.

Problem?

Really? Problem? Kind of a strong word,

don't you think? Just 'cause a guy had a couple off nights.

Off nights get agents killed. You need to

figure this out, because the Intersect's not working.

And I can't risk putting you out in the field.

Okay, so, what exactly are you saying?

I'm saying that until you start flashing again,

you're no longer a spy.

No. No.

No, you can't... you can't do that.

Being a spy is all that I have.

I gave up everything for this.

Well, maybe some time off will do you good, Chuck.

It'll help you function again.

I don't need- I don't need time off, okay?

Maybe I'm not flashing

because I have all these emotions bottled up in me.

You ever thought about that?

I mean, I just broke up with Hannah,

I can't talk to my best friend or my sister

about anything in my life.

I'm not a machine.

Okay, I am a machine, but I'm also a person.

Well, you can always talk to us.

Yeah, uh, no thanks.

I don't think that's going to work for me.

Find something that does work.

Because until you do, you're benched.

* *

Mmm, this getaway was the perfect idea, honey.

It's just what we needed. You said it, babe.

I can't tell you how awesome it feels to be alone,

just the two of us.

Mmm.

Mmm. Mmm.

Sorry.

It's okay.

I'll be just a sec.

Hey, Chuck.

Awesome, hey. Thank God you picked up.

Everything okay, Chuck? No, no, not really.

I broke up with Hannah,

and-and Sarah's falling for another guy.

Not only is my personal life a mess,

but my spy life, too...

Chuck, I went on vacation to get away from your spy life.

Okay? And to fix things with Ellie.

No, no. Devon, Devon, Devon.

Devon, Devon, I don't have

anyone else to talk to.

I'm sorry, bro.

But remember what you said about discussing your spy life:

I don't know.

I say he can get it in there,

but I agree with you, it seems impossible.

So, put your wagers in.

Put your wager- you are going to win this, children!

What do you got in your pockets?

MORGAN Charles Irving Bartowski,

please report to the assistant manager's office

for disciplinary action.

Right? Ah.

Oh!

Oh, my!

This is a shocker!

He got it in.

I'm saying, do not wager against the brown beauty

and the snake.

He can unhinge his jaw and he sheds skin.

Have a seat, please.

You need anything? You okay?

Uh, no, I'm-I'm-I'm good.

I mean, you know, maybe a little more leg room would be nice.

This conversation is never

an easy one to have with an employee, Chuck.

And what conversation would that be, exactly?

We've known each other most of our lives.

Hmm. We, uh, we went

through puberty together.

We went through the awkward stage after puberty,

the awkward high school years, your awkward college years,

and now, our current awkward Buy More years.

Which is why

this moment for me is so very...

Awkward?

Yeah.

Morgan, what exactly is going on?

Something is. Something is going on

in your life. You dumped Hannah.

She quit the Buy More.

She was a valued member of the store.

And I just feel that

a true best friend would share that

with his true best friend.

You really want to know the truth?

I do.

Lay it on me like a slice of cheese on a tuna melt.

I am ready.

Okay, here goes.

I...

Okay. Got it.

You don't have to say any more. Say wha -?

I didn't say anything. Mor- do you need help?

I'm fine. No.

I cannot believe I'm saying this, but...

you're fired.

Wha- what?

You're firing me from the Buy More?

Buy More? No, are you kidding me?

You're the best Nerd Herder we have.

I need you here.

I'm firing you as my best friend.

Hey! You guys, uh-

you guys leaving on the mission?

You sure you don't want me to join?

We'd love you to, Chuck,

but the Intersect is not working.

The agent that the Ring plans

to turn is staying at this hotel.

We have no record of any spy being there,

so whoever it is

is deep undercover.

Yeah, I'm-I'm-I'm sorry.

I'm still not flashing.

We've got to go.

Guys,

the team's a man short without me.

Not today. I'm taking your place on this mission.

The Ring knows that you're still alive, Shaw.

It's too dangerous for you to be in the field.

And I can't leave this team shorthanded.

Besides, if the Ring wants a fight, I'll give them a fight.

Now... when we get back I expect this place

to be exactly as I left it.

You two newlyweds ready?

Yeah, let's go.

What's with the-the... rings?

What...?

Hey, Casey. What am I supposed to do

while you're gone?

Don't you have a day job?

Hey, what's going on, guys?

Shh!

Charles, please!

It's a spy mission. You are not qualified. Get away.

I...

49...

57, 43.

40.

El Segundo School of Finance,

we take care of business!

What's going on here, Big Mike?

Someone's thinking of buying the store.

We're closing today so some building

inspectors and technicians can come down and kick the tires.

Sweet. We get the day off. Jeffrey, let's get

pershnickered. No.

They want to interview everyone.

Reevaluate the entire staff.

Gonna fire everyone who's not essential.

So, I can get started over here.

We're in big trouble, boys.

Here are your keys.

Enjoy your stay here at the Malibu Vista Hotel.

Might I add that the two of you are a very beautiful couple.

Oh. Thank you.

You two lovebirds have fun

while I'm cooped up in the van again.

Have a margarita for me.

There's a Ring agent somewhere in this hotel.