Title: Learning to Live Again
Author: Cara Disclaimer: The things I would do with the characters if Alias belonged to me. I'm content just watching though. JJ- you're a legend! Rating: PG (In Australia we have different ratings and PG is suitable for anyone) Chapter: 7 Meeting Mother. Author's note: Again, I'm going to France in December however I haven't been there before so I'm going to set the story in a Paris of my imagination. If there's anything major wrong, feel free to tell me.
They ended up spending the next month and a half in Paris. Annabelle adored being with both her parents no matter where she was. Sydney was finally able to see the city to her enjoyment, rather than in tight black dresses with bugs in her makeup. As for Vaughn, it felt like home to him. He had grown up here and knew the city like the back of his hand.
He had rung Lauren a couple of times. Considering the circumstances, she could have been worse. When Vaughn explained that he had a daughter, Lauren realized that there was no going back. She known from the day she married him that something was missing. He was an incomplete person. And it was this Sydney Bristow that he was missing. Vaughn had hired a lawyer to organize the divorce and Lauren had signed the papers without too much of a fuss. For that Vaughn would be ever grateful.
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Sydney just returned to the hotel with Annabelle in tow. 'Did you buy anything honey?' 'Of course! We're in Paris! Annabelle got a couple of dresses and a pair of shoes. I bought a dress but Annabelle was getting restless and we had to come back.' 'She already has a whole wardrobe of dresses. I don't know why you bought more.' Vaughn said good-naturedly. He loved his daughter and spoilt her rotten. Luckily, she was one of those children who didn't become a brat from all the attention. She relished in her parents love and was a bright and happy child of 18 months. Already Sydney and Vaughn could see that she was an intelligent child. She could babble on in nearly correct sentences.
'Can I have a hug princess?' 'Daddy, we buy clothes. Pretty ones. They were fun.' She hugged him happily. 'I love you princess.' 'Love you too Daddy.'
Sydney watched this exchange with the a smile on her face. From what she remembered, it had been 3 months since she and Vaughn had nearly gone to Santa Barbara. In the space of three months they now had a child and were having a brilliant holiday in Paris. Since her flashback when she was at her mother's, she had had a few more. Mostly they were of her in dark enclosed places. He stomach seemed to grow bigger with each new flashback.
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'Syd, I spoke to my mother on the phone while you were out. She said that she's finally been able to get some time off work and would love to come to Paris tomorrow to meet you and her granddaughter. Is that okay with you?' 'Of course! I've always wanted to meet your mother. What's her name again?' 'Katherine Elise Vaughn, however everyone just calls her Katy. She's a doctor. Very talkative. She speaks English fluently however will be ecstatic to know that you and Annabelle both speak French. She's going to love you. She never took to Lauren.' 'Sounds like a smart lady.'
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'Where can I find room 17 monsieur?' 'Follow me mademoiselle.' 'Michael? My goodness how you've grown. You're looking better than every! I've missed you son.' The two hugged while Sydney stood back with Annabelle in her arms. She subtly scanned the woman. She was about 5'7, slim, tanned and had short light brown hair. She could see straight away the features Vaughn had inherited off her. 'And you must be Sydney and Annabelle. Michael never stops talking about either of you. I was so surprised when you two broke up two years ago. From what I heard, you were the one. Luckily you found each other again.
Sydney and Vaughn looked at each other. The silent understanding that a lot was going to have to be explained over dinner was evident to both of them.
'Very nice to meet you Mrs Vaughn.' Sydney said shyly. 'Mrs Vaughn? What's all that. I'm Katy to everyone including you. Though one day you may have to start calling me mother!' 'And Annabelle! My you're a beauty. Going to be breaking all the boys hearts.' 'Mother, she's only 18 months. It's going to be a long time before boys are interested in her.' 'Nonsense, look at her features! She's a stunner!'
Annabelle smiled happily. She understood that she was being praised and reached out for her grandmother's arms.
'Annabelle, this is your grandmother. Can you say that?' 'Ma?' 'That'll do precious,' Katy exclaimed happily. 'Now that the introductions are complete, let's go to dinner. I'm famished!'
Author: Cara Disclaimer: The things I would do with the characters if Alias belonged to me. I'm content just watching though. JJ- you're a legend! Rating: PG (In Australia we have different ratings and PG is suitable for anyone) Chapter: 7 Meeting Mother. Author's note: Again, I'm going to France in December however I haven't been there before so I'm going to set the story in a Paris of my imagination. If there's anything major wrong, feel free to tell me.
They ended up spending the next month and a half in Paris. Annabelle adored being with both her parents no matter where she was. Sydney was finally able to see the city to her enjoyment, rather than in tight black dresses with bugs in her makeup. As for Vaughn, it felt like home to him. He had grown up here and knew the city like the back of his hand.
He had rung Lauren a couple of times. Considering the circumstances, she could have been worse. When Vaughn explained that he had a daughter, Lauren realized that there was no going back. She known from the day she married him that something was missing. He was an incomplete person. And it was this Sydney Bristow that he was missing. Vaughn had hired a lawyer to organize the divorce and Lauren had signed the papers without too much of a fuss. For that Vaughn would be ever grateful.
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Sydney just returned to the hotel with Annabelle in tow. 'Did you buy anything honey?' 'Of course! We're in Paris! Annabelle got a couple of dresses and a pair of shoes. I bought a dress but Annabelle was getting restless and we had to come back.' 'She already has a whole wardrobe of dresses. I don't know why you bought more.' Vaughn said good-naturedly. He loved his daughter and spoilt her rotten. Luckily, she was one of those children who didn't become a brat from all the attention. She relished in her parents love and was a bright and happy child of 18 months. Already Sydney and Vaughn could see that she was an intelligent child. She could babble on in nearly correct sentences.
'Can I have a hug princess?' 'Daddy, we buy clothes. Pretty ones. They were fun.' She hugged him happily. 'I love you princess.' 'Love you too Daddy.'
Sydney watched this exchange with the a smile on her face. From what she remembered, it had been 3 months since she and Vaughn had nearly gone to Santa Barbara. In the space of three months they now had a child and were having a brilliant holiday in Paris. Since her flashback when she was at her mother's, she had had a few more. Mostly they were of her in dark enclosed places. He stomach seemed to grow bigger with each new flashback.
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'Syd, I spoke to my mother on the phone while you were out. She said that she's finally been able to get some time off work and would love to come to Paris tomorrow to meet you and her granddaughter. Is that okay with you?' 'Of course! I've always wanted to meet your mother. What's her name again?' 'Katherine Elise Vaughn, however everyone just calls her Katy. She's a doctor. Very talkative. She speaks English fluently however will be ecstatic to know that you and Annabelle both speak French. She's going to love you. She never took to Lauren.' 'Sounds like a smart lady.'
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'Where can I find room 17 monsieur?' 'Follow me mademoiselle.' 'Michael? My goodness how you've grown. You're looking better than every! I've missed you son.' The two hugged while Sydney stood back with Annabelle in her arms. She subtly scanned the woman. She was about 5'7, slim, tanned and had short light brown hair. She could see straight away the features Vaughn had inherited off her. 'And you must be Sydney and Annabelle. Michael never stops talking about either of you. I was so surprised when you two broke up two years ago. From what I heard, you were the one. Luckily you found each other again.
Sydney and Vaughn looked at each other. The silent understanding that a lot was going to have to be explained over dinner was evident to both of them.
'Very nice to meet you Mrs Vaughn.' Sydney said shyly. 'Mrs Vaughn? What's all that. I'm Katy to everyone including you. Though one day you may have to start calling me mother!' 'And Annabelle! My you're a beauty. Going to be breaking all the boys hearts.' 'Mother, she's only 18 months. It's going to be a long time before boys are interested in her.' 'Nonsense, look at her features! She's a stunner!'
Annabelle smiled happily. She understood that she was being praised and reached out for her grandmother's arms.
'Annabelle, this is your grandmother. Can you say that?' 'Ma?' 'That'll do precious,' Katy exclaimed happily. 'Now that the introductions are complete, let's go to dinner. I'm famished!'