We have just received the news that Chuck has been picked up for the back 9 PLUS TWO making season 4 a 24(!) episode season! (that's rare!)
As noted in a recent post, Scott will not be returning. We are not sure whether this means that Papa Bartowski will simply not come back to life or that Scott will not appear in any way, including flashbacks.
Televisionary's post on this topic (Chuck, not Scott) contains a link to NBC's press release.
This post was composed while my bunny was binkying around me like crazy! Guess she likes Chuck too!