Title: A Moment With Michael
Author: Samantha Greene
Feedback: agent_pigtails@yahoo.com
Archive/Distribution: Sure, just e-mail me and let me know where.
Rating: PG
Summary: The future of Sydney- will Vaughn be in it?
Classification: S/V romance/angst/drama.
A/N: Yes, I was feeling rather angsty as I wrote this, so it's not my usual- if I even have a usual. Like it? Hate it? Any feedback is appreciated.
A Moment With Michael
"It's been such a long time, Mike. I need to say this, but I don't know how. Remember the way things used to be? Even before SD-6 and the Alliance went down, we were hopeful. The future was so bright. I could face anything as long as you were there."
Sydney paused, her gaze deepening as she recalled happier days.
"The day after the Alliance came down, and we met at the warehouse, not because we had to, but just from habit. We were so optimistic, and we knew that we could finally be together. When you finally asked me to marry you, I said yes practically before you finished speaking."
Sydney's eyes became troubled, her mouth turned downward.
"Remember when I told you I was pregnant? You said nothing could tear you from my side, and I believed you."
She bit back a sob and continued.
"But when Ashleigh was born, I was all alone. Francie and Will and my father were so supportive, but you have no idea how difficult it is for me to raise a daughter by myself."
Sydney paused, but a soft howling of the wind through the trees were the only sounds in the air.
"And then when Will started coming around, I, well, I was still so much in love with you. My father understood, but he knew that Ashleigh needed a father. As much as I hated to admit it, she needed what you couldn't give her."
Sydney finally broke down, sobbing deeply.
"I still love you Michael- so, so much. I'll always love you. I married the first time for love, but the second time- Will's a good man. He knows I can never love him like that, and he still wants to marry me. Just my friendship is enough for him, and he'll be a good father for Ashleigh. I just, I want you to know..."
Sydney broke off, too overcome to speak. After a moment she got hold of herself again.
"It wasn't supposed to end this way. Even now, I miss you so much. Every morning I wake up I expect to see you lying next to me. "
She leaned her face against the cool marble tombstone.
Michael Vaughn Treasured husband Best friend 1971-2003
"It wasn't supposed to end this way."
Author: Samantha Greene
Feedback: agent_pigtails@yahoo.com
Archive/Distribution: Sure, just e-mail me and let me know where.
Rating: PG
Summary: The future of Sydney- will Vaughn be in it?
Classification: S/V romance/angst/drama.
A/N: Yes, I was feeling rather angsty as I wrote this, so it's not my usual- if I even have a usual. Like it? Hate it? Any feedback is appreciated.
A Moment With Michael
"It's been such a long time, Mike. I need to say this, but I don't know how. Remember the way things used to be? Even before SD-6 and the Alliance went down, we were hopeful. The future was so bright. I could face anything as long as you were there."
Sydney paused, her gaze deepening as she recalled happier days.
"The day after the Alliance came down, and we met at the warehouse, not because we had to, but just from habit. We were so optimistic, and we knew that we could finally be together. When you finally asked me to marry you, I said yes practically before you finished speaking."
Sydney's eyes became troubled, her mouth turned downward.
"Remember when I told you I was pregnant? You said nothing could tear you from my side, and I believed you."
She bit back a sob and continued.
"But when Ashleigh was born, I was all alone. Francie and Will and my father were so supportive, but you have no idea how difficult it is for me to raise a daughter by myself."
Sydney paused, but a soft howling of the wind through the trees were the only sounds in the air.
"And then when Will started coming around, I, well, I was still so much in love with you. My father understood, but he knew that Ashleigh needed a father. As much as I hated to admit it, she needed what you couldn't give her."
Sydney finally broke down, sobbing deeply.
"I still love you Michael- so, so much. I'll always love you. I married the first time for love, but the second time- Will's a good man. He knows I can never love him like that, and he still wants to marry me. Just my friendship is enough for him, and he'll be a good father for Ashleigh. I just, I want you to know..."
Sydney broke off, too overcome to speak. After a moment she got hold of herself again.
"It wasn't supposed to end this way. Even now, I miss you so much. Every morning I wake up I expect to see you lying next to me. "
She leaned her face against the cool marble tombstone.
Michael Vaughn Treasured husband Best friend 1971-2003
"It wasn't supposed to end this way."