Moving On From Tragedy Chapter 11

A/N: I forgot to thank Elektra and Nichole for all their help with the last chapter thank you guys you're the best.

Setting: Safehouse, Germany, Two Hours Later

Sydney was still in labor with no end in sight. It was really starting to scare Vaughn because Sydney was so exhausted and her water hadn't broken yet. He didn't know how much longer she could handle the horrendous pain. After a really hard contraction Vaughn came up with an idea.

Vaughn: Sweetheart, do you think you could walk around if I supported you? It may help break your water. Once it's broken, it will speed up your labor.

Sydney: Oh God, Vaughn. I will try anything to speed up this process.

Vaughn: Ok, but before we do I need to check your progress. I will be as gentle as I can, sweetheart.

With that, Vaughn lifted the comforter he had covering Sydney.

Vaughn: Syd, this is going to be uncomfortable but I will do it as quickly as I can.

Sydney: Just hurry.

Vaughn: Ok, sweetheart.

Vaughn did the exam. He was shocked with all the pain she was going through that she was nowhere near delivering the baby.

Vaughn: Sweetheart, you're only at five centimeters. We definitely need to get you moving around so your water will break.

Vaughn then moved from the end of the bed to where Sydney was to help her stand up.

Vaughn: Ready sweetie? I will help you has gently as possible. We're in no rush.

Sydney: Yeah, ok.

As slowly as he could, Vaughn got Sydney standing. Then they very slowly moved around the cabin. All of a sudden Sydney let out a low moan. Vaughn knew she was just working through a contraction.

Vaughn: Syd, just hold on to me and breathe. I promise I've got you. Just relax, don't fight the pain. If you do you will just exhaust yourself more, and you need your strength when its time to push.

Vaughn had been timing the contractions and they now were five minutes apart, lasting a minute each time one came on. He knew if Sydney's water didn't break soon she would be too worn out to push. Just as Sydney let out another moan, she felt a low pop in her lower abdomen. All of a sudden she felt a gush between her legs. Sydney and Vaughn looked down at the same time.

Sydney: Vaughn, my water just broke.

Vaughn: I know, sweetheart. Let's get you back to the bedroom so that I can check you again.

Without another word, Vaughn lifted Sydney into his arms and carried her back to the bedroom. As Vaughn put her down on the bed, Sydney was breathing through another contraction. Vaughn waited in till the pain subsided then he spoke.

Vaughn: Honey, I'm going to check your progress and see if its time to push. Just try to relax for me, ok?

Sydney: Ok.

Vaughn then did another exam and was glad that moving around had helped so much. Sydney was now at ten centimeters.

Vaughn: Sydney sweetheart, you did it. It's time to welcome our child into the world. You can push with your next contraction.

As soon as the words were out of Vaughn's mouth, Sydney could feel the contraction build, starting in her lower back.

Sydney: Vaughn, here it comes.

Vaughn: Ok Syd, just bear down and let the contraction do the work.

Sydney did as she was told while Vaughn checked to see if the baby's head was emerging. He was that it was, but as soon as Sydney's contraction ended the baby's head went back inside the birth canal. Sydney collapsed against the pillows to catch her breath before the next contraction hit her at full force.

Vaughn: Sweetheart, you're doing great. Just a few more pushes and the baby will be here, I promise.

Sydney then stiffened as another contraction took over her body. She felt as if she wasn't in control anymore. It felt as if her body was jut going on basic instinct. She let the contraction do the work, and she could barely hear what Vaughn was saying to her.

Vaughn: Syd, relax for a minute. Don't push. Thebaby's head is out and I need to check for the cord around its neck and clean out its airway. Just try to pant while I do that, ok?

Sydney: Ok, but hurry. I really need to push!

Vaughn checked for the cord around the baby's neck but didn't feel it, which was a good sign. Then he cleaned out the airway, but the baby still wasn't crying, which really scared him. They could not lose this baby after all Sydney had been through.

Vaughn: Sydney, sweetie, give me one last push, ok?

Sydney did as she was told and the baby finally emerged into Vaughn's waiting arms. Then he finally cut the cord and the baby was free from Sydney. Vaughn looked in awe at the baby, his beautiful baby girl. He was still trying to get the baby to breathe when all of a sudden she let out a cry.

Vaughn: Thank God.

Sydney (weakly): Vaughn, is the baby ok?

Vaughn (tears in eyes): Syd, our daughter is fine. Just fine.

Sydney: Daughter?

Vaughn: Yes, sweetheart.

Vaughn then brought the newborn over to Sydney's waiting arms.

Sydney (crying): Welcome to the world,little one. I love you so much.

Vaughn: I love you so much my little Faith Laura... Syd, what is her last name going to be?

Sydney: Vaughn, I was thinking we would name her Faith Laura Bristow until we get married, and then you can adopt her. Then her name will legally be Faith Laura Bristow–Vaughn. Is that all right with you?

Vaughn: Syd, that's fine with me. Nothing would make me happier than adopting this little angel and giving her my name. I love you both, so much.

Sydney: I love you too Michael, so much. You will never know how much.

End of Chapter 11.