A/N - Here is the wedding! I know it has taken me FOREVER!! Sorry
about that by the way . . . Any who, this is it. I am very happy with the
way it came out, especially since I rewrote it about 3 times. I'm a
perfectionist, what can I say. Well I hope you all like this. After this is
one more conflict free chapter, well sort of, and then I'm in the process
of trying to write an action themed chapter or two that will finish the
branch I want and most likely this story, BUT I am going for a trilogy.
It's kind of weird. I didn't want to do this at first for fear of well
rejection and now I can't get enough of it! As always I don't own a thing,
the song, the characters, NOTHING! As always please review! And thanks
again to all those who gave me the tips for the wedding or just the
encouragement that made me not question my skills so much. Well please
REVIEW as always! - Secret Agent Girl
CHAPTER 5 - AT LAST
She woke and looked at the clock. 6:30. The sun had just started over the horizon. Sydney quickly rose and pulled on jogging pants, sneakers and a sweatshirt. Scribbling a note to her sleeping roommates, she grabbed her keys and phone and proceeded out of the house.
When she got there, she paused and leaned down to feel the grass. After being reassured that it was dry, Sydney sat down and stared at the grave before her. "I can't believe it's today." She smiled at the thought. "I swear, last year, I thought this day would never come. Four years ago, I thought this day would be coming with you by my side. You'd like him though. He's a great guy He understands me. Sometimes I can't believe that I met him. Then, sometimes, I think that maybe, you sent him to me, to be my guardian angel on earth as you are mine from where ever you are. I miss you, everyday. But I know that you're looking down on me. I know you've been watching all these years. I know that it's been you that has kept me going thought all of it." She paused as tears welled in her eyes. "I never thought I could be happy again, I never though I could fall in love again. But I am and I have. I'm sorry for everything that I couldn't give you, everything you wanted, and everything you deserved. Know that I miss you. And know that I will never forget you." She stood and looked down at the grave. "I will always love you Danny. And I know you'll be with me today, as I start my life with him. Thank you for keeping me safe and giving him to me." A single tear rolled down her cheek as she made her way back to her car and headed home.
When she entered the apartment and noticed the time, she was shocked to find it was almost 9:00. The ceremony was at 11:30 and she needed to start getting ready *now*.
Francie emerged from the kitchen holding a cup of coffee. "Did you do what you needed to do?" She had the feeling that Sydney had gone to see Danny.
"Yes."
"Good. Now, go shower and get all prepared to sit in a chair for the better part of an hour!" The two smiled as Mrs. Vaughn emerged, almost completely ready.
"All I need is my hair done and then I can help you, dear." Mrs. Vaughn stated as Francie rushed her over to a chair and began to fix her hair.
"Fran, will you have time to get ready?" Sydney asked knowing Francie was doing both hers and Mrs. Vaughn's hair as well as her own, not to mention, Sydney's make-up.
"Please! My hair is the simplest. I've showered and everything. I'll finish up Brigitte while you are in the shower, do my own and by the time you are ready for me to do yours, I'll be all set." Francie rushed Sydney off to the shower then and the three began to prepare.
At 11:15 all three women were almost completely done. Francie, with her hair curled around her shoulders and held half back with a antique clip, stood over Sydney, finishing everything while in her soft lavender dress. Mrs. Vaughn was in a beautiful sky blue skirt suit with her short hair curling on her head.
Sydney was, however, the most beautiful of them all. With her soft satin ivory dress and tiny tiara lying in front of a mount of curls, the small veil cascading down her back behind them, she looked angelic. The earrings her father had given her dangled from her ears and caught the light, while the pearl cross hung perfectly from her neck.
At 11:20, just as Sydney was completed, there was a ring at the door. Francie went to answer it and a moment later, Jack, in a hansom black suit with white button up shirt and cream colored tie, walked in. He stopped suddenly when his eyes fell on his daughter. "Oh, Sydney. You look absolutely beautiful." Sydney walked to her father and gave him a hug.
"Thank you Daddy." She pulled away and touched the diamonds hanging at her ears. "See Dad, they're perfect." He smiled at her and pulled her into another hug.
They arrived at the pier at 11:27 and Jack went to check that everything was ready before Sydney emerged. He returned a moment later and had Weiss and Will with him. "I'll take Brigitte now and then Eric and Fran follow, with Sydney and Jack bringing it up at the end." Will smiled as they prepared to leave. "Hey." He paused at Sydney and kissed her cheek. "You look amazing."
"Thank you." She smiled.
She looped her arm into her father's and watched as Will and Brigitte left, followed by Francie and Weiss. As they made their way, Jack whispered softly, "You can still back out, you know."
"I know. But I love him Dad."
"Ok. Just checking." He smiled and she laughed as the pier appeared before them.
Vaughn looked incredible. His suit was identical to Jack's except he wore a light silver tie that shone in the sunlight. As Sydney approached him, his smiled grew and tears began to well in her eyes.
The priest began to speak, but Sydney barely heard a word. She was amazed that they were really standing there, getting married. Her focus was drawn back when the priest announced that Vaughn would be saying the vows he wrote followed by her own.
Vaughn took a deep breath and looked at Sydney, tears glistening in her soft brown eyes. "You scared me. When I first met you, I didn't know how to act. You were so enthralled in what you wanted and I respected you for your strength. As time went on my respect grew. I began to fall for you despite the constant shouting in my head screaming about rules and protocol. Funny, it sounded like Eric." They smiled as a snort of laughter left Weiss's body. "The first time I kissed you, that shouting was still there, but I knew that I had done the right thing. You were the only ting that mattered anymore. Your passion for the job emanated to me and I began to fight harder for the promise of today. Through it all I wasn't sure if we would ever make it. But you were. You knew that love could stand through all the tests of time. In my childhood, my mother often spoke of finding that one person who makes your being truly complete. I found that in you. Despite the rules, I fell, and I fell hard."
She was crying now and she took a breath before starting. "You were always my rock. Whenever something went wrong, you were the one person I could talk to. You never denied me comfort when I needed it the most. There were often time when I didn't think I could make it, but you polled me through. Before you, if someone had asked me to put love into words, I couldn't have done it. Now I know that love is that someone that is always compassionate and caring. They never push you away and love you for whom you are, not what you do. Love is finding that one person who can see past all the fallacies, all the flaws, and all of the idiosyncrasies directly into who you are. Love is finding that someone to share that one perfect moment with. I have found that someone in you."
Tears streamed down both of their faces as they exchanged rings. As the priest began his final act, Sydney looked at Vaughn and smiled. At the priest's command, they kissed and as they pulled away, at the same moment, they whispered, "I love you" causing them both to giggle as they turned to their friends to find them all teary eyed.
They all proceeded to Francie's restaurant where they had the place to themselves. They were all in good spirits as they entered and Sydney and Vaughn sat down at the table as everyone else set up the music or got a drink at the bar and Francie went to check on the food.
"So." Vaughn turned to Sydney as they sat down.
"So." She smiled.
"It seems as though we did it."
"Seems that way."
"This dress is amazing, Syd."
"I'm glad you like it." She smiled at him and kissed him lightly.
Suddenly behind them the music began and Dixon appeared at Sydney's side. "Hey."
"Hey, Dixon!" She stood and hugged him tightly. "Is Diane here? I didn't see her earlier."
"No, Deidre got sick, so she had to stay home. But she sends her love."
"Well, I'm glad you made it." At this point Marshall appeared and smiled nervously. "Marshall!" Sydney gave him a hug and his nervous smile grew. "I'm so glad you are both here!"
Francie quickly approached Sydney and handed her and Vaughn each a glass of champagne. "Here, it's the best stuff I could get so drink up!" They all shared a laugh as they all sat down at the large table and had a fabulous meal.
Everything seemed to be so perfect. After a beautiful meal, filled with laughter and stories, Francie went behind the bar and stopped the music. "Ok. So Sydney and Michael have informed me that they don't actually *have* a song. So for the past few weeks I have been racking my brain to find the perfect song and it finally came to me last night. After thinking about who they are and everything they went through to be together and to get to today I decided upon this song. It maybe the cliché but it was just too perfect not to use. So Mike, Sydney get your butts up and get ready for the first dance!"
The couple stood and walked to the center of the dance floor and waited only a moment before the music began. Sydney's smile became extremely wide as she recognized the song. She leaned into Vaughn's shoulder. "Oh, my God."
They lyric's hadn't begun yet and Vaughn couldn't place it. "Syd, what is this from?"
She looked into his eyes and he smiled at the tears in her eyes. She began to sing as the lyrics began. "At last . . . my love has come along."
They danced through the song as the lyrics sifted through the room. As the song ended, Vaughn leaned down and kissed her softly but with a passion that spoke volumes. "I love you."
"I love you too, Michael." They broke apart as the next song started, a Frank Sinatra song, and Jack approached the two.
"May I cut in?" Vaughn smiled and stepped aside to his approaching mother and jack began to dance with Sydney. "I'm so proud of you. Everything you've done. You've made me just so proud."
She couldn't say anything, the emotions just too strong. She leaned against him and they danced slowly.
They day progressed on and they all stayed dancing and laughing. There were only 9 of them there, so it was a very peaceful and relaxed day. As Sydney and Vaughn were about to get ready to cut the cake, Weiss stood. "Ok, so as best man, I'm supposed to give a speech. It's supposed to be about how great I always felt about Mike and Sydney being together. I wish I could say those things. The truth is, however, that I wasn't a big supporter. I often told Mike to find a way to not be so emotionally attached to Sydney. I told him it would get him fired or killed. But looking back on the two of them together, I think his attachment is what kept them alive. I have never seen two people more in love then Sydney and Mike. So here today, I take back all harsh words, all accusations and instead give you the hopes of a long life, together, through it all. So to mike and Sydney, shall everyone on Earth find that person that you have found in each other." He raised his glass and they all toasted to the couple.
At 8:30, Sydney turned to Vaughn and spoke with a soft tone. "Hey. You wanna get going soon?"
He smiled and took her hand. "Yeah, it's been a *long* day."
"Hmm." She smiled and kissed him. "But I loved every moment of it." He nodded and they kissed again. She stood and looked at everyone. "Ok. Well I think that maybe we're going to get out of here. Our flight leaves tomorrow at 10 a.m. and I am fairly certain, despite my constant reminders, Mike hasn't packed yet." They all laughed. "Thank you all so much for everything that you have done."
Hugs were given all around and the gifts were loaded into Vaughn's car. Sydney slipped into the bathroom before they left and changed into dress pants and a dress shirt, giving Francie her dress to take care of until her and Vaughn returned from their honeymoon. They all said goodbye again and they two left for home.
When they arrived home, Vaughn paused at the door. "So, you know how I hate cliché's?"
"Yes."
"Well there is one that I've always wanted to do."
"What's that?" She questioned as he smirked.
He quickly leaned over and pushed open the door and then gathered Sydney in his arms. "Walk my wife over the threshold." She giggled as they entered the apartment and he kicked the door shut behind them.
He placed her back on the floor and took off his suit jacket and tie. The back of her veil had long been removed, but she now carefully removed the tiny tiara from her hair and placed it on the counter. He watched her as she took all of the pins out of her hair and the delicate curls bounded to her shoulders. "What?" She asked when she noticed him looking at her.
"Just watching you." She smiled. "I still can't believe we did it."
"Yeah. We got married."
He smiled and pulled her into a kiss. It was long and gentle. As he pulled away, he swept her into his arms once more and carried her into the bedroom. As he laid her down on the bed she whispered into his ear, "I love you Michael Vaughn."
He smiled and looked into her eyes. "I love you too, Sydney Vaughn."
A/N - OK I know it was wicked fluffy and wicked sappy, but I love that stuff. Anyways the next chapter will have the beginning of the danger followed by two or three more chapter of my attempted action. PLEASE REVIEW! - Secret Agent Girl
CHAPTER 5 - AT LAST
She woke and looked at the clock. 6:30. The sun had just started over the horizon. Sydney quickly rose and pulled on jogging pants, sneakers and a sweatshirt. Scribbling a note to her sleeping roommates, she grabbed her keys and phone and proceeded out of the house.
When she got there, she paused and leaned down to feel the grass. After being reassured that it was dry, Sydney sat down and stared at the grave before her. "I can't believe it's today." She smiled at the thought. "I swear, last year, I thought this day would never come. Four years ago, I thought this day would be coming with you by my side. You'd like him though. He's a great guy He understands me. Sometimes I can't believe that I met him. Then, sometimes, I think that maybe, you sent him to me, to be my guardian angel on earth as you are mine from where ever you are. I miss you, everyday. But I know that you're looking down on me. I know you've been watching all these years. I know that it's been you that has kept me going thought all of it." She paused as tears welled in her eyes. "I never thought I could be happy again, I never though I could fall in love again. But I am and I have. I'm sorry for everything that I couldn't give you, everything you wanted, and everything you deserved. Know that I miss you. And know that I will never forget you." She stood and looked down at the grave. "I will always love you Danny. And I know you'll be with me today, as I start my life with him. Thank you for keeping me safe and giving him to me." A single tear rolled down her cheek as she made her way back to her car and headed home.
When she entered the apartment and noticed the time, she was shocked to find it was almost 9:00. The ceremony was at 11:30 and she needed to start getting ready *now*.
Francie emerged from the kitchen holding a cup of coffee. "Did you do what you needed to do?" She had the feeling that Sydney had gone to see Danny.
"Yes."
"Good. Now, go shower and get all prepared to sit in a chair for the better part of an hour!" The two smiled as Mrs. Vaughn emerged, almost completely ready.
"All I need is my hair done and then I can help you, dear." Mrs. Vaughn stated as Francie rushed her over to a chair and began to fix her hair.
"Fran, will you have time to get ready?" Sydney asked knowing Francie was doing both hers and Mrs. Vaughn's hair as well as her own, not to mention, Sydney's make-up.
"Please! My hair is the simplest. I've showered and everything. I'll finish up Brigitte while you are in the shower, do my own and by the time you are ready for me to do yours, I'll be all set." Francie rushed Sydney off to the shower then and the three began to prepare.
At 11:15 all three women were almost completely done. Francie, with her hair curled around her shoulders and held half back with a antique clip, stood over Sydney, finishing everything while in her soft lavender dress. Mrs. Vaughn was in a beautiful sky blue skirt suit with her short hair curling on her head.
Sydney was, however, the most beautiful of them all. With her soft satin ivory dress and tiny tiara lying in front of a mount of curls, the small veil cascading down her back behind them, she looked angelic. The earrings her father had given her dangled from her ears and caught the light, while the pearl cross hung perfectly from her neck.
At 11:20, just as Sydney was completed, there was a ring at the door. Francie went to answer it and a moment later, Jack, in a hansom black suit with white button up shirt and cream colored tie, walked in. He stopped suddenly when his eyes fell on his daughter. "Oh, Sydney. You look absolutely beautiful." Sydney walked to her father and gave him a hug.
"Thank you Daddy." She pulled away and touched the diamonds hanging at her ears. "See Dad, they're perfect." He smiled at her and pulled her into another hug.
They arrived at the pier at 11:27 and Jack went to check that everything was ready before Sydney emerged. He returned a moment later and had Weiss and Will with him. "I'll take Brigitte now and then Eric and Fran follow, with Sydney and Jack bringing it up at the end." Will smiled as they prepared to leave. "Hey." He paused at Sydney and kissed her cheek. "You look amazing."
"Thank you." She smiled.
She looped her arm into her father's and watched as Will and Brigitte left, followed by Francie and Weiss. As they made their way, Jack whispered softly, "You can still back out, you know."
"I know. But I love him Dad."
"Ok. Just checking." He smiled and she laughed as the pier appeared before them.
Vaughn looked incredible. His suit was identical to Jack's except he wore a light silver tie that shone in the sunlight. As Sydney approached him, his smiled grew and tears began to well in her eyes.
The priest began to speak, but Sydney barely heard a word. She was amazed that they were really standing there, getting married. Her focus was drawn back when the priest announced that Vaughn would be saying the vows he wrote followed by her own.
Vaughn took a deep breath and looked at Sydney, tears glistening in her soft brown eyes. "You scared me. When I first met you, I didn't know how to act. You were so enthralled in what you wanted and I respected you for your strength. As time went on my respect grew. I began to fall for you despite the constant shouting in my head screaming about rules and protocol. Funny, it sounded like Eric." They smiled as a snort of laughter left Weiss's body. "The first time I kissed you, that shouting was still there, but I knew that I had done the right thing. You were the only ting that mattered anymore. Your passion for the job emanated to me and I began to fight harder for the promise of today. Through it all I wasn't sure if we would ever make it. But you were. You knew that love could stand through all the tests of time. In my childhood, my mother often spoke of finding that one person who makes your being truly complete. I found that in you. Despite the rules, I fell, and I fell hard."
She was crying now and she took a breath before starting. "You were always my rock. Whenever something went wrong, you were the one person I could talk to. You never denied me comfort when I needed it the most. There were often time when I didn't think I could make it, but you polled me through. Before you, if someone had asked me to put love into words, I couldn't have done it. Now I know that love is that someone that is always compassionate and caring. They never push you away and love you for whom you are, not what you do. Love is finding that one person who can see past all the fallacies, all the flaws, and all of the idiosyncrasies directly into who you are. Love is finding that someone to share that one perfect moment with. I have found that someone in you."
Tears streamed down both of their faces as they exchanged rings. As the priest began his final act, Sydney looked at Vaughn and smiled. At the priest's command, they kissed and as they pulled away, at the same moment, they whispered, "I love you" causing them both to giggle as they turned to their friends to find them all teary eyed.
They all proceeded to Francie's restaurant where they had the place to themselves. They were all in good spirits as they entered and Sydney and Vaughn sat down at the table as everyone else set up the music or got a drink at the bar and Francie went to check on the food.
"So." Vaughn turned to Sydney as they sat down.
"So." She smiled.
"It seems as though we did it."
"Seems that way."
"This dress is amazing, Syd."
"I'm glad you like it." She smiled at him and kissed him lightly.
Suddenly behind them the music began and Dixon appeared at Sydney's side. "Hey."
"Hey, Dixon!" She stood and hugged him tightly. "Is Diane here? I didn't see her earlier."
"No, Deidre got sick, so she had to stay home. But she sends her love."
"Well, I'm glad you made it." At this point Marshall appeared and smiled nervously. "Marshall!" Sydney gave him a hug and his nervous smile grew. "I'm so glad you are both here!"
Francie quickly approached Sydney and handed her and Vaughn each a glass of champagne. "Here, it's the best stuff I could get so drink up!" They all shared a laugh as they all sat down at the large table and had a fabulous meal.
Everything seemed to be so perfect. After a beautiful meal, filled with laughter and stories, Francie went behind the bar and stopped the music. "Ok. So Sydney and Michael have informed me that they don't actually *have* a song. So for the past few weeks I have been racking my brain to find the perfect song and it finally came to me last night. After thinking about who they are and everything they went through to be together and to get to today I decided upon this song. It maybe the cliché but it was just too perfect not to use. So Mike, Sydney get your butts up and get ready for the first dance!"
The couple stood and walked to the center of the dance floor and waited only a moment before the music began. Sydney's smile became extremely wide as she recognized the song. She leaned into Vaughn's shoulder. "Oh, my God."
They lyric's hadn't begun yet and Vaughn couldn't place it. "Syd, what is this from?"
She looked into his eyes and he smiled at the tears in her eyes. She began to sing as the lyrics began. "At last . . . my love has come along."
They danced through the song as the lyrics sifted through the room. As the song ended, Vaughn leaned down and kissed her softly but with a passion that spoke volumes. "I love you."
"I love you too, Michael." They broke apart as the next song started, a Frank Sinatra song, and Jack approached the two.
"May I cut in?" Vaughn smiled and stepped aside to his approaching mother and jack began to dance with Sydney. "I'm so proud of you. Everything you've done. You've made me just so proud."
She couldn't say anything, the emotions just too strong. She leaned against him and they danced slowly.
They day progressed on and they all stayed dancing and laughing. There were only 9 of them there, so it was a very peaceful and relaxed day. As Sydney and Vaughn were about to get ready to cut the cake, Weiss stood. "Ok, so as best man, I'm supposed to give a speech. It's supposed to be about how great I always felt about Mike and Sydney being together. I wish I could say those things. The truth is, however, that I wasn't a big supporter. I often told Mike to find a way to not be so emotionally attached to Sydney. I told him it would get him fired or killed. But looking back on the two of them together, I think his attachment is what kept them alive. I have never seen two people more in love then Sydney and Mike. So here today, I take back all harsh words, all accusations and instead give you the hopes of a long life, together, through it all. So to mike and Sydney, shall everyone on Earth find that person that you have found in each other." He raised his glass and they all toasted to the couple.
At 8:30, Sydney turned to Vaughn and spoke with a soft tone. "Hey. You wanna get going soon?"
He smiled and took her hand. "Yeah, it's been a *long* day."
"Hmm." She smiled and kissed him. "But I loved every moment of it." He nodded and they kissed again. She stood and looked at everyone. "Ok. Well I think that maybe we're going to get out of here. Our flight leaves tomorrow at 10 a.m. and I am fairly certain, despite my constant reminders, Mike hasn't packed yet." They all laughed. "Thank you all so much for everything that you have done."
Hugs were given all around and the gifts were loaded into Vaughn's car. Sydney slipped into the bathroom before they left and changed into dress pants and a dress shirt, giving Francie her dress to take care of until her and Vaughn returned from their honeymoon. They all said goodbye again and they two left for home.
When they arrived home, Vaughn paused at the door. "So, you know how I hate cliché's?"
"Yes."
"Well there is one that I've always wanted to do."
"What's that?" She questioned as he smirked.
He quickly leaned over and pushed open the door and then gathered Sydney in his arms. "Walk my wife over the threshold." She giggled as they entered the apartment and he kicked the door shut behind them.
He placed her back on the floor and took off his suit jacket and tie. The back of her veil had long been removed, but she now carefully removed the tiny tiara from her hair and placed it on the counter. He watched her as she took all of the pins out of her hair and the delicate curls bounded to her shoulders. "What?" She asked when she noticed him looking at her.
"Just watching you." She smiled. "I still can't believe we did it."
"Yeah. We got married."
He smiled and pulled her into a kiss. It was long and gentle. As he pulled away, he swept her into his arms once more and carried her into the bedroom. As he laid her down on the bed she whispered into his ear, "I love you Michael Vaughn."
He smiled and looked into her eyes. "I love you too, Sydney Vaughn."
A/N - OK I know it was wicked fluffy and wicked sappy, but I love that stuff. Anyways the next chapter will have the beginning of the danger followed by two or three more chapter of my attempted action. PLEASE REVIEW! - Secret Agent Girl