Moving On From Tragedy

Chapter 8

A/N: Here is Chapter 8. Thanks to Nichole & Elektra for your help.

Sydney's pregnancy has been going along smoothly. She was now seven moths pregnant and still working. They had decided not to find out the sex of the baby and be surprised. When it came to telling everyone about the baby, Vaughn was true to his word and said that he was the father, which made it easier for Sydney. No one questioned it because of their past history. Sydney was also dealing with Sark knowing fairly well, once she got over the shock.

Setting: Debriefing

Dixon had called everyone in for a meeting for their next mission. Sydney and Vaughn entered and Jack and Weiss were already sitting waiting for the briefing to start. When Dixon entered there was a look of shock and fear on his face. Then he began to speak.

Dixon: Good morning. We have gotten new intel form Ms. Reed that Sark as moved from Switzerland to England and the mission is to apprehend him and bring him into CIA custody. Agent Vaughn and Bristow, this is your mission and you may do anything to Sark that you deem fit. Meeting dismissed. As soon as Dixon told what this mission was, Sydney's hand moved protectively to her stomach. After the meeting let out Dixon pulled Sydney aside.

Dixon: Sydney, can you handle this with how far you are advancing in your pregnancy?

Sydney: Dixon, I will handle this as I would handle any other mission.

Dixon: Ok Sydney, I trust that you can do this.

Sydney: Thank you, Dixon.

Setting: On the plane to England

Sydney and Vaughn were now headed to England obtain Sark. Sydney was so scared about what Sark might do if they saw each other. So Dixon made sure for this mission Sydney was on comm. and Vaughn was on point.

Sydney: Vaughn, we need to talk about what we're going to name this baby since we don't know the sex.

Vaughn: I agree Syd.

Sydney: I was thinking, for a girl: Alexis, Emma, Faith, Courtney, or Kristine

Vaughn (smiling): How are you so sure it's going to be a girl?

Sydney: I'm not.

Vaughn: Well, those aren't very masculine names, honey.

She hit him playfully.

Sydney: I haven't that thought of any boy's names yet. I-I just always assumed that if I had a boy, I'd name him after his father, but that's not happening. And I could-- never mind.

Vaughn knew she was feeling guilty about not wanting to name this child after him, but he understood why.

Vaughn: Oh, Syd, you don't have to feel bad about not using my name... If you want, how about I help you think of some good boy's names, okay?

Sydney looked up at him, tears in her eyes. He dried her cheeks with his thumbs.

Sydney: Really?

Vaughn: Yes really. I was thinking Ethan, Landon, Jeffery, Lucas, or Christian

Sydney: Vaughn, those are so sweet. I think I like Faith for a girl and Christian for a boy. Because Faith brought us back together after all we went through.

Vaughn: I love those. And I agree they fit this baby. So it's Faith and Christian.

Sydney: Now that that's settled. We will be landing soon so lets try and get some rest.

Vaughn: Ok sweetheart.

Setting: Sark's House, London, England

They had finally landed, and Vaughn was in position to grab Sark when he made his move.

Vaughn: Base ops, this is Boy Scout I am in position.

Sydney: Roger Boy Scout. Tell me when Sark is in view.

Sydney was sitting in the van waiting for Vaughn to bring Sark to them. Vaughn was sitting when he finally spotted Sark.

Vaughn: He is in sight. I am going after him.

Sydney: Ok be careful.

Vaughn: I will be

Vaughn entered Sark's house and there he was sitting on the sofa drinking brandy. Sark heard, but didn't move. Vaughn just walked up and pointed his gun at Sark's head.

Vaughn: Put your hands in the air.

Sark did what he was told. As Vaughn headed over to grab him, Sark ran out the back door. Vaughn went after him but didn't get to him in time.

Vaughn: Syd, he ran and I'm not sure where he went. He went out back.

As Sark headed out back Sydney spotted him.

Sydney: Vaughn I am going after him. He is headed my way.

Vaughn: Syd no don't. He is after you and the baby.

Sydney didn't listen to Vaughn's plea. She went after Sark.

Sydney: Vaughn, I got him.

Sydney turned the corner and ran right into Sark.

Sark: Well if it isn't my lovely wife. Look how much you have grown with our child Sark then turned and twisted Sydney's arm behind her back and roughly hit her across the face.

Sydney collapsed and Sark was still speaking.

Sark: My sweet Sydney, I am going kill you and our child if you don't let me go right now.

Sydney was shocked. She never guessed that Sark was that pure evil. She didn't move she just let him walk off and into the night. Vaughn was rounding the corner when he saw Sydney in a heap on the ground. He went over to her.

Vaughn: Syd what happened?

Sydney: He threatened to kill me and the baby if I didn't let him go. And he twisted my arm and hit me across the face.

Vaughn: Are you all right now?

Sydney: Vaughn, I'm fine. Really.

Vaughn then bent down to pick Sydney up when she cried out.

Vaughn: Syd talk to me. What's wrong sweetheart?

Sydney: Vaughn something's wrong. My stomach hurts.

Vaughn: Well let's get somewhere safe then we will check it out.

Sydney nods.

Vaughn looked at her, saw her face filled with pain, and knew he had to get her out of there, and fast.

Setting: Hospital, London, England

Vaughn has been waiting for almost forty-five minutes for someone to come tell him how Sydney is. Finally, a doctor comes out, walking straight toward him. Vaughn rises from his chair.

Vaughn: How is she? Did the pains stop yet?

Doctor: No, not yet. They aren't as strong as when she came in, but it would be best for her to remain here overnight. She's on medication to try and stop the false labor, but she's wide-awake and asking for you. Would you like to see her?

Vaughn: Yes, please

Doctor: All right. Follow me please.

They walk a short way down the hall, and then enter one of the rooms. Vaughn goes straight to Sydney's bedside, and the doctor leaves without a word.

Sydney (smiling): I knew you'd want to come in. That doctor was so slow about it! I think he finally got sick of me asking for you.

Vaughn: (with a light chuckle): But you do always get your way, don't you? I was so busy worrying about you, I haven't even called anyone. Who should it be? Dixon or your dad?

Sydney: Dad. Dixon would tell him anyway, and he deserves to know first. He is the grandfather-to-be, after all. I don't know how happy he is about that, considering who the father is, but...

Vaughn (softly, after kissing her on the forehead): Hey, try not to talk like that. Sark may be the biological father, but that doesn't mean the baby will be like him. It's also half you, you know. And that can only be good.

Sydney: Thank you for saying that. Let me get it over with and call him now.

Sydney starts to dial the number, but stops in the middle when a contraction suddenly hit. She quickly holds the phone out to Vaughn.

Sydney (in a whisper): You'll have to. Sorry.

Vaughn: It's okay, Syd. I'll let you explain when you feel better. I can stall until then.

Vaughn dials the number again. Jack almost immediately picks up.

Jack: Bristow.

Vaughn: Jack, it's me.

Jack: What's going on? Are you and Sydney on the way home?

Vaughn avoids this question, sharing the more urgent news first.

Vaughn: No, we nearly had Sark, but he escaped again Maybe someone else can track him again from there.

Jack: What? Why didn't you call sooner and let me know?

Vaughn (frowning): I think Sydney can explain that better than I can.

Vaughn makes sure Sydney's pain has passed before giving her the phone.

Sydney: Hi, Dad. We.... we won't be home until tomorrow. After we ran into Sark, I started having labor pains. The doctor wants me to stay overnight, to be safe. The pains are lessening, I'll be fine.

Jack (sternly): Sydney, didn't I tell you to be careful? I tried to tell you shouldn't even still be going on missions!

Sydney: Dad, I'll be FINE. I'm more worried that Sark is after me. He won't stop until he has his way with me again somehow. I think it might be better if... If I went into hiding in a safe house somewhere.

Jack: Sydney, I agree. I will speak with Dixon and take care it. I am so sorry this is happening.

Sydney: I know. I just want to be safe. Bye, Dad. I love you, and I will see you tomorrow.

Jack: I love you too Sydney. Bye

After that Sydney hung up. Vaughn noticed she looked very wiped out.

Vaughn: Syd, how are you feeling?

Sydney: Better, I think the medication finally is working.

Vaughn: Good, sweetheart. Why don't you get some sleep? I promise I will be here if you need anything at all. I love you.

Sydney: I love you too.

End of Chapter 8