'Chuck' Fan Columnist: Something to Talk About
'Chuck' Fan Columnist: Something to Talk About
Kaye David
Kaye David
Contributing Writer, BuddyTV
What Happened Next
Ahh, awkward Chuck and Sarah. Last week's accidental proposal has the two love birds avoiding each other like the plague. Morgan's harebrained solution? Get advice from a book called 100 Conversations Before "I Do". Sounds... interesting. But while Dr. Fred quite literally "wrote the book" on the subject, nothing helps a couple communicate like attempting to mend the rift between the eccentric Premier Alejandro Goya and his equally crazed wife, Hortencia. 

Fly Me to the (baby)Moon
Of course, this all starts when the Generalissimo invites Devon and Ellie to Costa Gravas as thanks for Devon saving his life all those months ago. Ellie can't resist especially since Devon is driving her crazy with the baby talk (though few could probably resist the world's best video invitation anyway) so off they go on a private jet with Chuck and Sarah in tow for some extra protection.

Incommunicado
So Chuck and Sarah have communication woes. What couple doesn't (minus Awesome and Ellie)? But at least they can rest easy knowing that there's a couple out there worse off then they are. Because in the middle of the celebration at the palace, Hortencia moves into action, staging a coup d'etat. The gang brings the Generalissimo back to Burbank for safekeeping, but they've got bigger problems - namely, the presence of nuclear weapons in Costa Grava. 



Key to Your Heart
Not to worry, says the homeless dictator. Two keys are needed to enable the system. One is with him, the other with his wife. But of course Hortencia isn't working alone. She's got the head of the secret police on her side, and after a little jostling (namely a pot to Casey's head), the Generalissimo goes with the men so the system can be activated.

Eventually, Chuck, Sarah, and Casey head back to Costa Gravas in an attempt to destroy the nukes. And strange as it may sound, all it takes is a little chat between the Generalissimo and his wife (spurred on by Chuck and Sarah) to diffuse a potentially dangerous situation. They're partners, he needs her to challenge him and feed his soul, blah blah blah. It's a sweet, if all together too convenient, parallel to Chuck and Sarah. And sort of gross when the Generalissimo and his wife start making out. But we do get that adorable scene at episode's end when Sarah tells a "sleeping" Chuck that she would say yes if he asked her to marry him. Those two might be okay after all.

Daddy Issues
It's just fitting that Morgan falls for Casey's daughter, Alex. But darn if they aren't the cutest things ever. She gives him pot roast recipes, they have the same sick day movie (Roman Holiday), he thinks shes "the one". Of course, Morgan's rightfully hesitant about pursuing anything because according to Big Mike, Casey is "not a daddy you want giving you a spanking". But when Alex kisses Morgan square on the lips, it takes about a second for him to think about it, and he kisses her back. Cue the slow jam. They can deal with Casey later, right?

Random Facts for $200, Please

  • Devon drives a minivan. Something about that image cracked me up immensely.
  • $300,000 for college in 2028?! Sad, but probably true.
  • Costa Gravas is stable. You want proof? They now have Subway sandwich franchises.
  • Chuck in response to Sarah's bikini fashion show: "Yes, that, both, all of the above." See the moment again:



  • That marble statue of Devon? So awesome!
  • We got more info on Chuck's mom. Namely, confirmation on her participation in Project Beacon and her close relationship with Volkoff.
  • Chuck finally tells Ellie that he's looking for their mom. If next week's promo is any indication, that family reunion is going to be awesome. Check it out:



(Image courtesy of NBC) 



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