Chuck/Heartwarming

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"spoiler:Bryce: Chuck's a good person. He's got too much heart for this kind of work. He's no operative. You can't put him out in the field! He won't survive! Fleming: The Agency isn't going to let go of a recruit this promising! The amount of information he can retain? Bryce: They're not gonna give him a choice? Fleming: He's in no matter what. Bryce: ...if he cheated, on the exam, copied all the answers... that would invalidate all the results, wouldn't it?"
 * The end of the "Chuck Versus the Alma Mater," when we find out why Bryce got Chuck kicked out of Stanford.

"Sarah: "Okay, fine. I'll answer one question about my past; you've earned that much." Chuck: (after contemplating it) "No thanks. I don't need to know more about who you were. 'Cause as much as you don't think so, I know who you are: A girl I'd like to share a cheeseburger with.""
 * Much of "Chuck Versus The Truth", what with characters from Chuck's personal life being put in serious danger for the first time, and the ending when it is revealed that Sarah
 * In "Chuck Versus the Cougars", Chuck spends a good chunk of the episode pestering Sarah for information about her high school years. Towards the end:


 * Then they do share that cheeseburger, and it's adorable.

"Chuck: Look, Sarah, I don't have parents. I mean, not really. I know I don't talk about it, because that's just the way that things are now. But it wasn't always this way. Morgan was there the first day that my mom took off. He didn't say much, because, honestly, what is a fifth grader supposed to say? But we sat there and split a cherry cheesecake and played Legend of Zelda all night long. And my dad, that's a whole other story, but Morgan was there for that, too. Morgan is more than just my best friend: he's my family. Before you got here, and long after you've gone, Morgan is my family."
 * Morgan helping Lester fix Big Mike's fish because he wants Lester to know that people are good at heart.
 * "Chuck Versus the Best Friend:"
 * Chuck's whole "best friend" speech to Sarah:

"Sarah: I just don't really have anyone in my life like that, who cares about me. Chuck: (gazing intently at Sarah) Yeah, you do."
 * Pretty much entire end of the episode, especially considering it was scored to the Jeffster! rendition of Africa, starting off with Lester overcoming his fear of performing in front of his crowd to help his best friend achieve his dream. It then cuts to Sarah apologizing to Chuck about her dismissiveness when it came to Chuck's relationship with Morgan.


 * Followed immediately by:

"Morgan: Anna... Listen. I-I should've said this to you a long time ago, all right? Um, but... Anna Wu... I lo...I like you... very, very much.

(Anna laughs and kisses Morgan, as the music transitions to Toto's version of Africa)"

"Casey: You know, Forrest, I was gonna say earlier: I disagree with your assessment. Forrest: About what? Casey: Walker. She's a pro. Not only that, she's the best damn partner I ever had."
 * Closes with Chuck and Sarah holding hands. Made of Awwwwwwwwwww.
 * "Chuck Versus the Broken Heart:"
 * Sarah is removed from Team Bartowski when her superiors decide that her feelings for Chuck make her a liability. Casey spends most of the episode lusting after his very attractive new partner, who even likes guns as much as he does, only to dismiss her entirely when she insults Sarah.

"Chuck: Wait, General. I'm sorry, but isn't the most important part of being my handler making sure that I stay alive? Sarah: It's okay, Chuck. Casey: (To Sarah) No. It's not. (To the general) Let him finish."
 * Later in the same episode, as Chuck makes his case that Sarah should be reinstated:

"spoiler:Casey: You made three crucial mistakes, Bartowski. You didn't realize you were being trailed for the last half-hour, you didn't bring nearly enough firepower, and you didn't ask me to join! (lowers gun) Chuck, slightly dumbfounded: ...C-Casey, would you like to help us rescue my father? Casey: I think your father has served his country honorably and deserves to attend his daughter's wedding."
 * "Chuck Versus the Colonel:"
 * And for that matter, later on
 * And for that matter, later on

"Chuck: You belong out there, saving the world. I'm just... I'm just not that guy. Sarah: How many times do you have to be a hero to realize that you are that guy?"
 * "Chuck Versus the Ring:"
 * As Chuck and Sarah slow dance at Ellie and Awesome's wedding reception:


 * Earlier when Fulcrum is about to execute Chuck, Bryce, and Sarah. And none other than Colonel John Casey parachutes in with his team and completely lays waste to all of them. Chuck, in shock, can only stare open-mouthed at Casey who deadpans "You rang." Awesome, yes obviously. But heartwarming because Casey has always been dismissive of Chuck, but he absolutely meant it when he gave Chuck his number and told him to call if he were ever in trouble.
 * The end of "Chuck Versus Operation Awesome" is pretty touching. Sam Isaac's Bears fits the tone, not to mention being a reference to Devon's earlier excuse for being missing. Not only that, but it's the first time the gang has been all back together since the Season 2 finale. Shaw has a bittersweet moment too... not that anyone cares...
 * "Chuck Versus the Beard:"
 * When most people find out that they're about to die because

"Casey: "You could be charged with treason. Hell, you didn't even know I was until today." Chuck: "I don't care who you were. I know who you are. And you're not in this alone.""
 * And furthermore, what's his sole concern as he's about to die?
 * "Chuck Versus the Tic Tac:"
 * Chuck and Sarah go to bat for Casey, in a scene echoing Chuck's conversation with Sarah in "Chuck versus the Cougars:"

"Sarah: "If we do this and we get caught, you'll never get a chance to be a real spy. Is that what you want?" Chuck: "It's Casey." Sarah: "I was hoping you'd say that.""
 * Again in "Chuck Versus the Tic Tac" when Sarah and Chuck are planning to

"Walker: Casey? Thank you. Casey: Have a nice life, Walker."
 * Also, when Colonel James Keller tells Casey "Always have someone watching your back," the scene cuts to Sarah. This is a long way from the Casey in "Chuck Versus the Sensei" who only let his partner join him when she put a knife to his throat. The whole episode was really about how close the three members of Team Bartowski had become.
 * "Chuck Versus the Other Guy:"
 * We'll start with Casey telling Sarah the truth about the red test.

"Sarah: after you fixed my phone and before you started diffusing bombs with computer viruses, so yes. Yes.
 * Shortly after, there's the scene immediately following Chuck's drunken gaming:

(Chuck and Sarah kiss)]]"

"Sarah:"
 * At the end of the episode:


 * "Chuck Versus The Honeymooners" is more like a Crowning Episode of Heartwarming as practically every moment in the episode is a Crowning Moment of Heartwarming. In particular, though, there's General Beckman's reaction to

"spoiler:Sarah: No, you don't understand. He's not like other people. He is... incredibly special. Dr. Dreyfus: Especially to you, I gather. Sarah: He needs to be okay. I - I need him to be okay. I'd like to go to the hospital tonight to talk to him. Try to figure this out. Help him somehow. Please...I love him. Dr. Dreyfus: Ever tell him that? Sarah: Please, Doctor, I am begging you. Dr. Dreyfus: You're not the only one. (Pulls back the door to reveal Casey is there too.)"
 * In "Chuck Versus The Tooth,"

"Casey: Don't know when it happened, but our boy became a man. Bartowski's a spy. You picked a good one, Walker. Finally."
 * The latter half of "Chuck Versus The Subway" and the entirety of "Chuck Versus The Ring, Part II" is this when it's not being Crowning Moment of Awesome:
 * In "Chuck Versus the Subway", after

"Sarah: (knocks him out) No, that's what makes you great.""
 * There's also a quieter one when Morgan says to Awesome that Alex is "one of us", just moments after meeting her because he knows that he could trust Casey's word and the word of his daughter without hesitation.
 * In "Chuck Versus the Ring, Part II," after.

"Sarah: You're my home, Chuck. You always have been."
 * "Chuck Versus the Anniversary:"
 * Casey's complete lack of hesitation when Chuck asks . He even says he's only annoyed Chuck didn't ask sooner.
 * Chuck's reaction when he learns about.
 * "Chuck Versus the Suitcase:"
 * Morgan telling Casey that he'll never be a part of if he never tries, after Casey claiming he just doesn't fit in. Not really a CMOH, but it comes at the end of the episode, when we see Casey taking Morgan's advice.
 * Chuck discovering that for all the issues Sarah has with unpacking,.

"spoiler:Sarah: Chuck, I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I don't care if you have the Intersect or not. Without you, I'm nobody; I'm nothing but a spy. Come back to me, Chuck. I want to marry you. (they kiss)"
 * In "Chuck Versus Phase Three," Sarah

"spoiler:Casey: ...wait a minute...are you conducting a sub-mission? He's gonna pop the question to Walker, isn't he? Morgan: How did you know that? Casey: Because I'm a spy, not a moron. (sits down) You're right; he's gonna need all the help he can get."
 * The final acts of "Chuck Versus the Balcony" are this, and seeing as this is kind of a Wham! Episode, get ready to see a lot of white.
 * Where do we start? Ah, yes.

"spoiler:Sarah: (glancing out at the Loire valley vineyards) I've been to so many places around the world, but I've never been to a place as beautiful as this. Chuck: I have. Every day. Every morning I wake up and I look at you, when we brush our teeth tandem-style, when we watch TV together, whatever, anything, always; every time I look at you, it's the most beautiful place I've ever been. (stuttering) I feel like I should be James Bond right now, you know? The guy who's standing on this balcony, with you right now in this moment, I mean-- Sarah: I didn't fall in love with James Bond, I fell in love with you. (Beat) Chuck: Sarah, I'm, I'm... I'm gonna ask you a question right now, so please don't freak out, okay? Sarah: I won't. Chuck: I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Going on missions, and saving the day, and being heroes, but mostly though, I just want to be with you. At your side. Always."



"Chuck: Casey, they Casey: Shut up. You're Chuck Bartowski, the second best spy I've ever worked with. Now you're gonna go"
 * The final scenes of "Chuck Versus the Push Mix."  That this episode was designed as a Grand Finale is pretty evident.
 * The end of "Chuck Versus the Wedding Planner", Sarah's dad returns her piggy bank, stuffed with rolls of 100s,.
 * "Chuck Versus Agent X," in which Chuck and Ellie have their share of Milholland Relationship Moments, as between them . Furthermore compounding this is.
 * Jeff's incredibly sweet and romantic video montage in "Chuck Versus the Last Details". Given how disturbed Lester's version was and that Jeff has always shown himself to be by far the most odd of the two, it's a heartwarming moment for Jeff
 * "Chuck Versus the Cliffhanger" has Chuck and Sarah. Also, when Chuck doubts that he'll be able to, Casey stops that thought in its tracks, as no-nonsense and abrasive as he always has been but showing just how much he's come to respect and care about Chuck :

"(final words of the series) Sarah:"
 * The wedding itself was absolutely fantastic. Chuck's vows (we get to see Sarah's ones earlier) and the little montage of their relationship going back to the first episode are everything the fandom could have hoped for. Check it out here.
 * Casey giving Morgan the Indiana Jones trilogy and telling him that there are only three movies, a key sign in noting that Casey had fully forgiven Morgan for his douchebaggery in the first few episodes.
 * In Chuck Versus the Hack Off, there's the final scene of Gertrude Verbanski making plans to break Casey out of prison.
 * Casey telling Alex to give Morgan another chance is pretty awww-worthy. Consider the fact that a few episodes ago, Casey really wanted to tear apart Morgan, so this particular scene from Chuck Versus the Santa Suit shows that the Colonel is willing to forgive and forget.
 * Casey tracking down & buying "Mr Pippers, the Preppy Polar Bear" for Alex, because she had a similar bear when she was a child & took it everywhere with her. Casey then remarks that it was a stupid idea, but then Chuck points out it's actually rather sweet. And then Morgan ruins the moment by getting Casey to threaten him.
 * Pretty much the entire last third of Chuck Versus the Baby is one prolonged series of Heartwarming moments.
 * "Chuck Versus the Goodbye" might top them all.

"Casey: One things Russians do well -- they give good hugs."
 * Also, before that, we see that all of his friends get happy endings of their own.
 * The final interaction between Casey & Chuck? Casey happily hugs him, instead of accepting a handshake from Chuck. A stark contrast from the man who threatened Chuck when he hugged Casey at the end of season 2.