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"Well, well. What have we here? Vaughn what is going on." They both turned around to find Lauren standing behind them. Sydney picked up Mia and turned to Lauren. She was about to speak when she heard Vaughn. "Lauren, this is Mia. My daughter. Mine and Sydney's daughter actually."

Chapter Five-Seperation

"Y…Yo…your daughter??? What do you mean Vaughn? How could you have a daughter?" Asked Lauren, her eyes wide with shock.

Vaughn slowly made his way over to Lauren and looked her straight in the eyes. "Lauren, when Sydney disappeared, she was pregnant. Then she had Mia. Sydney didn't remember her up until half an hour ago. Irina Derevko found Mia in a warehouse owned by the Covenant. Derevko brought her in a few hours ago. We did blood tests to confirm Derevko's letter and it was all true. Mia is mine and Sydney's daughter."

Sydney looked from Vaughn to Lauren then back to Vaughn. "I think Mia and I will give you guys time to talk." She looked at Mia, "Come on sweetie, lets go and see Grandpa."

Then she turned and went back into the conference room.

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Once Sydney had left, Lauren started to speak. "Listen Vaughn, to be quite honest, I'm in a really large state of shock right now. I want you to answer a few questions alright?"

"That's okay. Ask whatever you want."

"First, do you plan on being involved in Mia's life?"

"Yes, Lauren. Of course I do. She is my daughter. I will see her as often and as much as Sydney will allow me too."

Lauren looked away for a moment then looked back to Vaughn. "How do you see me fitting in with your plans? Obviously, Sydney isn't going to want me around. Quite frankly I don't think I can handle this."

"What are you talking about? Of course Sydney won't mind if you are around when I see Mia. You are her step-mother."

"No, Vaughn. I can't do that. You and I have been trying so hard to have a baby. And now that you have one with her, you won't want one with me. I want you to think about our future. And I want you to think about who you want more, me or them. I'm going home. We can talk more later." then she turned to leave.

Just when the elevator door opened, someone grabbed her arm.

"I don't have to think about it. That was really harsh Lauren, even for you. I love you, Laur. But, I'm not in love with you. I want to be with my daughter. And I'm sorry if you feel it has to be one or the other. If I have to choose, I choose Mia."

Tears were rolling down Lauren's face. "Alright Vaughn, if that's how you feel. I think we should separate for awhile. If things change, I'll be at my sisters." then she got on the elevator and looked at the floor.

Vaughn stood in front of the elevator for five minutes before realizing something: he was free now. He could love Sydney again.

RR-- I'm not sure I like that chapter. Criticism as well as compliments would be appreciated. Thanks.