Disclaimer: No, unfortunately, I do NOT own Alias or Grey's Anatomy. However, I do own any and all children that appear in this story. I have started this story as a crossover on and thought I'd post it up here as well…for fun. So hope you all enjoy! Oh, and mostly, I've tried to keep everyone in character but it's also how I want to see everyone behave. LoL
Spoilers: None really because it's AU.
Ship: Derek & Meredith (Grey's Anatomy); Sydney & Vaughn (Alias); etc.
Summary: AU: crossover between Alias and Grey's Anatomy. Who's having fun now?
Chapter 3:
Boston, MA
"Mom, why do we have to move?" Ten-year old Braden whined as he packed up his toys. "We have hospitals here too."
Sydney chuckled. "B, you know dad and I have wanted to work at Seattle Grace. It's better pay and a better location," she handed him a few more things. "And don't whine about not having friends either. You're ten – you'll make new ones," she added.
Braden grumbled as he finished the box. "This one's done. Want me to take it out to the moving truck?"
"Please," Sydney said, giving him a smile. "Thanks for helping me with your room."
"Are we driving with the truck or flying?" Braden asked.
Sydney followed him outside. "We're flying and staying at a hotel until our house is finished."
"I forgot we are building a house," he laughed.
The hospital board for Seattle Grace offered to put them up in a hotel until their house was finished. The board also paid for their flight and the movers.
"Mommy!" Leila cried. "Evan hit me!" She came running out of the house and attached herself to Sydney's legs.
"Evan!" Sydney yelled. "Get out here!" She apologized to the movers and moved closer to the front door.
Evan sheepishly poked his head outside. "Yes mommy?" he asked innocently.
Sydney bent down to be at his level. "Did you hit your sister?" she asked sternly.
Behind her, three-year old Leila poked her tongue out at her brother. Evan glared at her as he answered, "Yes mommy. But she took my toy!" he protested.
Leila was quick to defend herself. "No I didn't!"
Sydney sighed and motioned for Braden to take them inside. "I'll be right there," she said as she moved past him. "I think that's it. We loaded the other boxes yesterday, right?" she asked the movers.
Ed, the bigger man, nodded, "We sure did. You don't need any of your furniture?" he asked.
Sydney shook her head. "We're building and it's going to be fully furnished once completed," she explained.
The two men nodded in understanding. "Good deal," Steve, the smaller man, stated.
"Yes, a very good one," Sydney agreed. "Thanks again!" she waved to them and headed inside as the sun slipped behind the neighborhood. "Okay," she began as she shut the door behind her, "Evan, apologize to your sister. Leila, give your brother his toy and B…go read or play something until dad gets home."
All three scrambled to do as she asked, knowing she meant business. Now was not the time to complain or gripe. Sydney grabbed the mail and rifled through it as she headed for the kitchen. Tossing the junk, she set the more important things aside and looked around her kitchen.
"Pizza it is," she declared, realizing all cookware had been packed.
"I'm home!" called Michael Vaughn as he entered through the back door. He met Sydney halfway and kissed her soundly.
"Hi!" she grinned. "You're home early," she stated, pleased. "Do we have time to eat before our flight?" she asked, following him up the stairs.
"Oh yeah," he said. "Plenty of time now. Did you arrange for our cars to be transported?"
"Yeah, get this. Francie and Will offered to drive our cars out to Seattle so they can visit us!" she exclaimed.
They moved into what was left of their bedroom. "That's nice of them, but what about her restaurant and his office?"
"Francie arranged for her assistant manager to be in charge. I'm not sure what Will did," she said. "They're planning to leave early tomorrow morning."
"Do they need gas money from us? Since they're driving our cars and all." He pulled on a pair of jeans and a clean T-shirt.
Sydney waved dismissively. "I took care of it. Oh, do you know who's picking us up from the airport?"
Michael shook his head. "All I have is a cell number."
"Huh," she said. "Strange but oh well. Let's get that pizza ordered and go say hi to the kids."
Michael laughed at his wife. "Yes ma'am," he poked his tongue out teasingly then pressed a kiss to her temple.
"Daddy!" Leila screamed excitedly. She took a running leap into his open arms. "Guess what?" She rushed on before he could answer. "Evan hit me!" she declared as if it was the most important thing that happened that day.
Michael chuckled. "He did?" he leaned back slightly to look her in the eye. "And I'm sure you were completely innocent?"
Leila blushed and her face in his neck.
He laughed. "That's what I thought."
"Hi dad!" Braden greeted happily.
"Did you at least behave today?" he asked, giving him a look.
Braden rolled his eyes. "Of course, I was in school for most of the day, remember?"
Michael winked. "I knew that. I was just testing you." His son scoffed as he knelt down to greet Evan. "Hey buddy. You apologized to your sister, correct?"
"Yes daddy," Evan nodded. "I hit her cause she took my toy. But mommy made her give it back."
Michael straightened and headed downstairs as the kids followed. "But that's no excuse to hit her. Always ask politely first and then if she doesn't listen, come to mommy or me."
"Yes daddy," Evan answered obediently. He waited until Michael sat and then climbed into his lap, next to his baby sister. "I love you daddy," he said sweetly.
Michael kissed the top of his head. "I love you too buddy. And I love the rest of you too!"
The kids laughed and started to talk to Michael about their day and Braden filled him in about what happened on his last day of school.
The next hour was a blur as they ate and quickly cleaned up. When 7:30 rolled around, the doorbell rang. "Hey Will," Michael greeted as he opened the door. "We're just about ready."
"Okay, sounds good. I'm a little early so we've got some time," Will said.
"Uncle Will!" came the joyous greeting. Three bodies flung themselves at Will.
He grunted with the impact and grinned. "Hey kiddos. Excited about moving?"
Braden looked a little down as he replied. "It's okay. I'm gonna miss my friends and this house. I've lived here ever since I was a baby!"
Will nodded and patted his shoulder. "I know buddy. But don't worry, you'll come visit us…and we're coming to visit you!" he said, trying to cheer him up.
"Yeah," Braden said, giving a small smile. He turned and ran up the stairs to grab his backpack.
Will lifted Leila into his arms and squeezed her playfully. "Hey munchkin."
Leila giggled and tried to squeeze him back. "Hi!" she grinned.
Michael and Sydney returned with their luggage and carried it out to the SUV. Michael loaded the stuff in while Sydney handed it to him. Once they finished that, they headed back inside to double check everything. Satisfied they packed all of their personal belongings, they left their new address on a Post-it note for their realtor.
Once the door was locked, everyone piled into the car and they were soon on their way to the airport. Pulling into the loading and unloading zone, Will jumped out to help Michael with the suitcases while Sydney helped the kids. "Okay, B, can you take charge of Ev?" she asked, taking Leila out of her car seat and adjusting the toddler on her hip.
They said their goodbyes to Will again and headed into the terminal. After the luggage was checked and everything else under control, they were soon seated on the plane, ready for take off…ready to meet their new lives in Seattle, WA.
A/N: Sorry for any mistakes!
