AN: Hey everyone!! I'm back from Las Vegas, aren't you happy? haha. I learned something important there, Las Vegas is not for little kids. Anyways, here's the last chapter. I just want to thank all of you that have been reading my story from the start. I really appreciate it. I've loved writing this story and I hope you enjoyed it too. I can't believe we're at the end already, but it has been awhile. So, read, enjoy, review!

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Epilogue

She sat on the rock watching the waves hit the shoreline. The sun was just setting and the wind lightly whipped her long brown hair around. In the distance, she could spot a family of four playing near the water. Smiling slightly, she thought back to everything that had happened the past year.

After Arvin Sloane had died, his organization eventually collapsed. Nothing was left of it or the Alliance which was a relief to everyone. There was still evil and corruption as always, but it was less dangerous than before. After everyone learned about what happened to Sloane, Sark, and Alice, things started becoming more normal.

Irina's proposition was now void and Sydney wondered why her mother had decided to do that. Whatever the reason, Sydney and Vaughn were grateful to her for it. It took awhile, but they learned to trust her.

Everyone went back to Los Angeles including Irina. The CIA knew she was there, but were too grateful for what she had done for them to arrest her. Although they weren't the ideal mother/daughter, Sydney and Irina developed a close relationship. Vaughn was civil enough to her and was able to forgive her in time.

Her thoughts were interrupted by a voice.

"Grandma! Come play with me!" Michelle called as she came running up to Irina.

"What about your mom and dad?" Irina asked with a smile.

Michelle rolled her eyes. "They're too busy playing with the baby. It's always William this, William that. What's so adorable about him?"

Irina laughed as she saw Vaughn sneak up behind Michelle.

"What's this about your brother, Michelle?" Vaughn asked with an amused look.

Michelle jumped since she didn't realized her father was behind her. She looked at him with a sweet smile. "Nothing, Daddy. I was just telling Grandma how adorable Will is."

Irina shook her head with a smile. Even though she knew she was caught, Michelle was still trying to deny it.

Vaughn raised his eyebrow. "You know it's not good to lie, Michelle."

Michelle sighed. "I'm sorry, Daddy, but you and Mom only want to play with Will. It's not fair." She crossed her arms indignantly and pouted.

"Oh sweetie, I'm sorry. Tell you what, how about we play some Frisbee with Donovan? Just the two of us." Michelle nodded her head in delight and the two headed off to play once more.

As soon as they left, Sydney came up to Irina, holding her baby.

"Where are those two going?" Sydney asked, motioning to Vaughn and Michelle in the distance.

"Michelle was getting jealous of Will so she got Vaughn to play some Frisbee with her and Donovan."

Sydney shook her head. "She is going to be spoiled rotten when she grows up. I keep telling Mike to stop giving in to her, but he never listens. It will be interesting to see how he acts once Michelle starts dating. I'm not so sure he'll give in so easily to that."

Irina smiled still stuck a little in memory world. "I know he won't give in easily."

Sydney looked at her mother confused as she cradled the baby in her arms. "How do you know?"

"At your wedding reception, Jacob came over to our table when you were in the restroom. It was so sweet. He asked Michelle to dance. You should have seen Michael's face when he heard that. It was priceless. Luckily for Jacob, Michelle declined because her feet were hurting. Otherwise, he would have been scarred for life by your husband."

Sydney laughed. "Poor Jacob. Mike can be so protective of her sometimes. It's so weird that Will and Francie's son has a crush on Michelle. If they ever grew up and got married, all our families would be inseparable."

Irina smiled and the mother and daughter shared a moment of silence as they both started thinking about other things.

"I never thought this would happen, Mom. My life seems normal for the first time. Mike and I are married; we have a family. You and Dad are on good terms. We have a close relationship. I can actually drive to the supermarket without having to worry about tails or kiss Mike whenever I want. I'm truly happy for once in my life."

"I'm glad, Sydney. Of all people, you deserve it the most."

They sat in silence once more watching Michelle, Vaughn, and Donovan. The sun had finished setting and the stars were brighter than normal tonight. Waves were crashing onto the shore and people were starting to leave. Soon the beach became deserted and they all decided to head home.

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Vaughn sighed and slumped down the coach next to Sydney. He looked exhausted, but happy.

"It took awhile, but I finally got them to go to sleep."

Sydney smiled and leaned her head on Vaughn's shoulder. "Mike?"

"Yeah?" Vaughn asked as he wrapped his arm around Sydney.

"Promise me it will always be like this from now on. Visits to the beach, time with my family, happiness. Promise me we'll never have to run or hide ever again. (pause) Can I count on you?"

Vaughn turned to look at her with smiling green eyes. "Always, Sydney. You can always count on me."

Sydney smiled as they both leaned in for a kiss. Even though, they had kissed many times by now, every time the feeling was still there. That spark of electricity that was always surrounding them. Whether the kisses were passionate or sweet, the spark was always there. Just like their love.

*Okay, okay, I know. Really sappy ending, but I can't help it. I'm a total shipper!!

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