Explaining Can Be Tricky-Ch. 3 S/V Romance and Angst.

Disclaimer: I don't own Alias

A/N: I'm so sorry for not updating. I haven't had the inspiration, and I forced myself to write this. I hope you like it, even though I feel as though it stinks!

Ethan and Jocelyn's House

"Joc, I'm home," I yell as I walk in the door. The house is unusually quiet, odd for this time of day. Jocelyn is usually cooking dinner and has either the TV or radio on. I set my keys on the table by the door and check the mail. Bills, bills, junk, more junk, and more bills.

"Jocelyn, where are you honey?" ((Ick.I hate calling her that.but I must keep up appearances))

"I'm in our bedroom Ethan," she replies.

I walk up the steps and down the hallway. When I walk into the bedroom ((I refuse to call it our room)) I noticed she is dressed up and is looking excited about something.

"Are we going out tonight?"

"Yes. We're going to this new restaurant. From what Stacy told me it used to be a really hot place, then the owner died and it closed. But recently an old friend of the owner opened the restaurant it again. I thought we'd eat there instead of me cooking."

"Okay, sounds cool. Let me change clothes." ((Oh no, I bet we're going to Francie's, Will told me he was opening it back up))

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Back at the JTF

"Agent Bristow, nice to see you again. Unfortunately, you have to be kept in medical services for a week while we run test to make sure you are who you say you are," Kendall tells Sydney upon her setting one foot inside the JTF.

"Yes, I figured as much. Let's get this over with."

Sydney goes through the preliminary testing and returns to the 'cell' she is staying in.

"Sydney," Jack calls through the glass, "can I speak with you?"

"Sure, I'm tired, but I can't sleep."

The door unlocks and Jack walks into the 'cell'.

"I want to tell you something, it's about Vaughn." "Dad, I really don't want to hear this. He betrayed me! You didn't even have proof that I was dead and he got married, he moved on, he forgot about me!!"

"No, honey, he didn't. I really wish he could have told you this himself, but since he wasn't able, I'll tell you. Six months after you had been gone, Kendall ordered Vaughn to take on a 'swallow mission'. We had received intel that another agency had sent in an agent to infiltrate the CIA. Vaughn was ordered to intercept this agent and do whatever necessary to find out who she was working for. They dated for a year, and then she pushed him to get married. Vaughn is working under an alias, Ethan Bridges, and he spends his days managing a book store, Pier 47. While managing his store, he logs on to the secure network and basically telecommutes. I am his case officer. Vaughn and I are the only two who are allowed to speak about this to you, even though his case is classified Omega-17. Does that answer some questions?"

"Dad, I was so horrible to him. I wouldn't look at him or even let him speak to me. He probably never wants to see me again."

"I really doubt that sweetheart. Vaughn has some strong feelings for you, and if I don't mess my guess, you have strong feelings for him too."

"I can't believe I'm telling you this, but I do. I really think I love him, dad. I thought I loved Danny, but what I feel for Vaughn is nothing like what I felt with Danny. I feel so alive with Vaughn, and I know I can trust him-with everything. Thank you for telling me."

"Your welcome. I've got to leave now, try to get some sleep. I'll do my best to bring Vaughn by tomorrow afternoon if you feel up to it, okay?"

"Sure dad. Thanks again."

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TBC.please tell me what you think. I'll try and have an update up by next Friday, but don't hold me to it, I'm getting ready to move and the inspiration hasn't been coming easily.