TM #386 - Do you have children? If not, do you want them one day?

[nerdherdchuck]

[Locked to those who know of his secret life.]

I don't have any children now. I do wonder what it would be like to have them someday though. But, the spy life...I've seen what's done to my family. Both my parents were part of it and both of them were not part of the lives for my sister and I for several years.

Because of the spy life, I honestly thought they abandoned us only to find out, that wasn't quite true. Especially my mom. My mom even had to lie to me to keep her cover in tact when we found her.

So what happens if Sarah and I have kids? Would we be able to be with them? Would missions call us away for months or years on end? I don't know. Plus, there's always the risk that they would be in danger. What would we have to pretend to keep covers and keep them safe?

I guess the short answer is 'I don't know.' It's a decision with a lot to think about, that's for sure.

Muse: Chuck Bartowski
Fandom: Chuck
Word Count: 179

Comments

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

But what if I wasn't around enough? I wouldn't be thought of as a good father then...

[powered-otaku.livejournal.com]

I trust that you will know when you will be around more and not have a child until then. While you are more involved with your work, I think you and Sarah will not have children. You are both wise in that way, especially since both of you had parents who were not there for you.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

I dunno if we can ever quite plan for that. Unless...we don't have children until we leave the CIA.

[powered-otaku.livejournal.com]

Or, perhaps, get a desk job. You or Sarah could leave active duty for some reason. That would be a good time.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Yeah, if the CIA approves that transfer, that may work.

[powered-otaku.livejournal.com]

Anything can happen.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Very true.

[powered-otaku.livejournal.com]

I cannot wait to see that day. I think the two of you will be even happier than you are now.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

I think so too. Then we'll have time to ourselves and not have to worry about...well, having to drop everything to go halfway around the world.

[powered-otaku.livejournal.com]

Exactly. Children will be more exciting.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Tiring at times, but exciting.

[powered-otaku.livejournal.com]

Oh yes. At least you are getting some practice with your niece. Believe me, it is invaluable. I learned a great deal from my cousins in that regard.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

This is true. Did I tell you what helped get Clara to sleep?

[powered-otaku.livejournal.com]

No, what did you do?

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Ellie bought a toy called a Sleep Sheep. It's a little plush sheep that plays soothing sounds and music.

[powered-otaku.livejournal.com]

Kawaii! That sounds adorable!

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

It really is. I can see why Clara likes it.

[powered-otaku.livejournal.com]

I will see if I can find one of these. I can buy one for one of my cousins.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

We sell them at the Buy More.

[powered-otaku.livejournal.com]

Oooh, then I can buy a few.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Just make sure you don't purchase any that are wearing Jeffster t-shirts...

[powered-otaku.livejournal.com]

Do I want to know?

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Remember Jeff and Lester? That's their band.

[powered-otaku.livejournal.com]

Oh, you are right. I do not think I want to hear that or have babies listen to it.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Oddly enough though, one song they sang put Clara to sleep. But I think that must have been some weird fluke. That's why I said to avoid the Jeffster wearing Sleep Sheep.