Moving On From Tragedy

Chapter 12

A/N: Thanks to Nichole and Elektra for all your help. I'm sorry it's taken

me so long to get this up, I had major writer's block plus finals last week.

Anyway, here it is. This is the second to the last chapter.

Setting: Safe House, Germany

Even in her first hour of her life, little Faith Laura Bristow was already

quite alert. She stared into her Sydney's eyes and began to squirm and route

for her mother's breast.

Vaughn (laughing): I think she's hungry.

Sydney nodded in agreement and prepared to breastfeed her daughter for the

first time. One good thing about being in a safe house was having lots of

reading time, which allowed her to learn lots of things about her pregnancy

and what was to follow. Breastfeeding was important to her and she wanted to

make sure she knew what she was doing.

After a few minutes the baby was nursing well and Vaughn decided it would be

a good time to step away to call Jack. He stood up and kissed each of his

girls; Sydney's soft lips and Faith's teeny hand.

Vaughn: You're doing great, Syd. Everything you do impresses me even more.

Sydney (blushing): Thanks.

Vaughn: You're welcome. Hey, I'm going to go call your dad, okay? He'd want

to know you had the baby and you're both okay.

Sydney: Okay, hurry back.

Vaughn smiled and stepped into the next room and dialed Jack's cell.

Jack: Bristow.

Vaughn: Jack, it's Vaughn. I just thought you'd want to know that you have a

granddaughter. Sydney just gave birth about an hour ago. I can't wait until

you see her, Jack; she's so beautiful.

Jack: Is Sydney alright?

Vaughn: Yeah, Syd's fine. But, we had a problem while she was in labor,

though.

Jack: What sort of problem?

Vaughn: Well, I called Dr. Andrews when her contractions started and he told

me that he was on his way. So, when I heard him pull up outside, I went out

to walk him inside. But, when I got there, I found him dead in his car. Then

I saw Sark and I knew that he was there to come after Sydney and the baby. I

had the opportunity to protect them so I took it. I shot him three times in

his chest, Jack. Point blank. I drug his body around back, but I'm not sure

what else to do with him right now. Do you think you could get that taken

care of for me?

Jack: Sure. I'll make a call when we're through. How did Sydney take the

news?

Vaughn: I haven't told her yet actually. I wasn't sure what to say; she's

just been though so much lately already, I just wanted to make sure I told

the right way.

Jack: I understand, Vaughn. You'll just have to be as gentle as possible. I

will take care of Sark and getting you all back to LA. I'll contact you when I know details

about your flight. For now, you should get them to a hospital to be checked out. I'll call the hospital and let them know you're coming in with a newborn. Tell Sydney I love her and that I can't wait to meet my granddaughter.

Vaughn: I will. Thanks, Jack.

Jack: It's not a problem... Vaughn?

Vaughn: Yeah?

Jack: What's her name?

Vaughn: Faith Laura Bristow; and she's gorgeous, just like her mother.

Jack (smiling): You take care of them. I'll be in touch.

Vaughn: I will, I promise. Bye

With that, Vaughn hung up the phone and headed back to Sydney's room with no

clue how to tell her about what happened with Sark. When he entered the bedroom again he took in the picture that was in front of him. Sydney had Faith nestled in her arms. They looked so peaceful. Vaughn: Your dad says he to tell you he loves you and that he can't wait to

see Faith. He's going to work on getting us home as soon as possible so long

as you see a doctor first.

Sydney: Vaughn, you know I'm not going anywhere while our lives are in

danger. I thought Dr. Andrews was on his way anyway.

Vaughn: Remember when I disappeared earlier and you asked where I went?

Well, Dr. Andrews [i]did[/i] come. But, when I got out there, he was dead.

Somehow, Sark found out where we were.

Sydney (scared): What? Vaughn! We need to get out of he-

Vaughn: Shh, Syd, don't worry. We're all going to be fine now. Sark's dead.

I shot him three times. Once for each of us.

Vaughn smiled and was relieved to see Sydney do the same.

Sydney: You're sure?... Okay, let's go.

He gently scooped the sleeping baby into his arms and helped Sydney get up.

Vaughn helped her to the car and guided her to the back seat, which was

more comfortable. He placed Faith in the car seat they had purchased

two weeks earlier. The car ride to the hospital was peaceful and Sydney

never took her eyes off Faith's small form.

Sydney: Vaughn, she's so beautiful. It's amazing that she is even part of him.

Vaughn: Syd, Sweetheart, she's beautiful because she's part of you. Sark isn't important anymore. I promise you will never have to go though that pain again.

Then they fell in to a peaceful bliss again.

Vaughn: We're here.

Sydney: Okay.

Vaughn got out of the diver's side of the car and walked around to help Sydney out and unbuckled Faith from her car seat.

Vaughn: Sweetheart, are you okay?

Sydney: I'm fine, just a little sore and sleepy. Lets get this done so that we

can go home.

Setting: Hospital, Germany

Vaughn and Sydney entered the hospital and Vaughn guided Sydney over to a

waiting room chair and sat Faith's carrier down beside her. Then he went up to the nurse's station to check them in.

Vaughn: Excuse me, I need some help. My fiancé just gave birth and I would

like to get her and the baby checked out.

Nurse: Right away, Sir. Come with me

Vaughn went back over to Sydney and Faith and helped them stand and then the

nurse led them back to an examination room.

Nurse: The doctor will be with you right away.

Vaughn: Thanks.

Vaughn and Sydney waited less then fifteen minutes. They were sitting

quietly when they heard the door open.

Dr. Morgan: Hello. I was told that you just gave birth and needed to checked

out, is that correct?

Vaughn: Yes.

Dr. Morgan: Okay, how long ago did you give birth, Miss?

Sydney: About two hours ago. You can call me Sydney.

Dr. Morgan: Okay, Sydney, I am going to check you over first while my nurse

checks out your daughter, alright?

Sydney: Okay, her name is Faith.

Dr. Morgan: Sydney, that's a beautiful name. Now, just lie back and relax. I promise I will be as gentle as I can.

Dr. Morgan did the exam quickly and helped her sit up and adjust her gown.

Dr. Morgan: Sydney, you're doing great. You look fine and your cervix is firm and there are no rips or tears. So, as long as you are feeling okay, you're free to head home if you like.

Nurse: Your daughter is also in perfect health. She's 5lb 3oz and 18 inches long.

Dr. Morgan: All we need to do now is fill out the birth certificate.

Sydney: Okay.

Dr. Morgan: You daughter's full name?

Sydney: Faith Laura Bristow

Dr. Morgan: Time of birth?

Vaughn: 3:30 am

Dr. Morgan: Father's name?

Sydney: He's dead, but his name was Julian Sark

Dr. Morgan: Okay, we're all done here. I will go get your release papers then

you may go.

Vaughn & Sydney: Thank you.

Just then Vaughn's cell phone rang he checked the caller ID, it read 'Jack

Bristow.'

Vaughn: Syd, I'll be right back; it's your dad.

Sydney: Okay, I'll be fine. I love you.

Vaughn: I love you too, so much, Sweetheart. I'll be right back then we can get out of

here, okay.

Vaughn stepped out of Sydney's room and into the hallway

Vaughn: Hello?

Jack: Vaughn, Sark has been taken care of and when you finish up at the hospital, my private jet will be waiting at an airstrip ten minutes away.

Vaughn: Thank you, Jack, for all your help. Sydney and Faith are fine so as soon

as we sign the release papers, we're free to go. We'll be at the jet in about

twenty minutes.

Jack: I'm glad they're both healthy. I will meet you to pick you up when you get back to

LA.

Vaughn: Thanks, Jack.

Jack: Keep them safe, Michael. I will see you when you land.

Vaughn: I will Jack, bye.

Vaughn reentered and saw Sydney with Faith in her arms, sleeping peacefully. Sydney was just smiling as she looked down at their daughter.

Vaughn: Your father said he has a jet ready and waiting to take us back to LA and that he will met us at the airport when we land.

Sydney: Good. I have missed him so much.

Just then the door opened and in walked Dr. Morgan with the release papers. Vaughn and Sydney signed them quickly.

Dr. Morgan: If you don't have any questions for me, you're free to go.

Sydney & Vaughn: No. Thank you. Dr. Morgan: Good Luck.

Vaughn helped Sydney out to the car and buckled Faith back into her car seat

and head to the airstrip.

Setting: Jack's Private Jet

Sydney and Vaughn arrived at the jet fifteen minutes later and boarded. Sydney was exhausted and looked as if she would just fall asleep at any moment.

Vaughn: Sweetheart, why don't you go to sleep in the bedroom. I'll watch

Faith and wake you up when she gets hungry.

Sydney: That sounds like a great idea. Wake me up it she needs anything at all.

Vaughn: Don't worry, I will. I love you. Sydney: Love you, too.

Sydney headed to the bedroom. Vaughn sat there just looking down at Faith

thinking how much his life had changed in the last three years. He was

married to Lauren; then he found out who she really was and was free to go

back to Sydney, who was still married to Sark. He ended up killing him and now he was

engaged to Sydney and they planned to marry as soon as they got back to LA. He

was going to adopted the little angel that was lying in his arms and raise

her as his own. He couldn't wait to build the life with Sydney that he always wanted and probably would have had if they had been able to go to Santa Barbara the night she disappeared.

But that was past and all that counted now was that she was back in his life and that they were headed home back to LA where the belonged.

End of Chapter 12