Title: The Simple Life

Rating: PG-13

Disclaimer: I don't own Alias or its characters.

Summary: AU. No CIA or SD-6. Syd and Vaughn are married. S/V.

Authors Notes: THANKS so much for all the reviews I got. I really appreciate the feedback I received. I'm writing this for all you guys as much as myself. Anyway I started writing this when I went to Orbost (FYI Orbost = 2hr drive from where I live (Mallacoota)) for a VET Hospitality class, and I finished it when I got back. Hope you enjoy. Please Review.

Chapter 5:

The next couple of weeks passed by slowly for Sydney and Michael. Syd was constantly sick and spent most of her weekends in bed, cos she felt like crap. Three and a half weeks after finding out about her pregnancy Sydney had her first ultrasound. They were both excited about seeing their baby for the first time. It was a Thursday and they both had taken the morning off work to go to the appointment. They had been sitting in the waiting room for about half an hour and Sydney was complaining that her bladder was gonna burst when the Nurse came to call them in. Syd lay down on the bed and as the Nurse put the gel on Syd's belly she squirmed a little at the coldness of it. The nurse began the ultrasound and Sydney and Michael saw their baby for the first time. The baby was healthy and they were overjoyed as the nurse printed out some pictures for them. She cleaned Syd's belly and after she had finished they left the room and headed to work.

As soon as she arrived at school Angela came up to her curious as to why she was late. Sydney pulled the pictures out of her bag and proudly showed Angela her baby. Angela gasped in amazement at the pictures of the little person growing inside of her friend.

"That is so amazing Syd, I mean there's a little person in there," she said as she pointed at her friend's stomach.

"I know" Sydney replied "I don't think I'll believe it until I can feel the baby move, cos its still surreal to me. I mean I'm pregnant, I never expected in a million years that I would find someone as great as Michael to have children with but every day he still surprises me and he is so excited about this baby. Its so sweet."

"You are so lucky. I can't wait till I have kids. I know Eric wants a big family, but 1 or 2 kids would do me. Its ok for the blokes, they don't have to give birth."

"I know, I'm trying not to think about the birth."

"Speaking of birth, when are you due?"

"Middle of May." The bell, signalling the beginning of their afternoon classes, interrupted their conversation. They reluctantly moved towards their desks before gathering their belongings and heading towards their respective classrooms. 

Meanwhile over at Martin and Associates Michael was being grilled by Eric and another lawyer Peter Fitzpatrick. They wanted to know everything about where he had been. Michael laughed it off and proudly showed them the photos of his baby. Eric was speechless. "That's amazing Michael, I mean that's a little person in growing in Syd. I can't believe it." He said after finding his voice.

"I know. I don't believe it either, neither does Syd. But looking at those pictures and seeing our baby, it sort of sinks in I guess. That little person in Syd, our love made them. It's the most amazing thing ever."

"Defiantly agree with you there, I can't wait to be a Dad. When is little Vaughn due anyway?"

"Middle of May."

"Great. Just so you know, I'm totally available to baby-sit whenever you need a break."

"Yeah sure, thanks mate. Spose I better get some work done."

"Yeah me too. See ya."

"Bye." Michael looked up and saw that Peter was still standing there.

"Congratulations Michael."

"Thanks."

"Well I better go back to work. Bye."

"Bye." Michael sat down at his desk and leaned over to pin up the picture of their baby on the side of his desk next to the many pictures of him and Syd. He smiled to himself then settled into his work.

It was about seven pm when Michael arrived back from work. He'd been held back in a meeting so by the time he came home he was in an extremely bad mood. Sydney saw this and moved from her position on the couch to grab him a beer from the fridge. As she walked past him he grabbed her in a big hug and whispered into her ear that all he needed to cheer him up was her touch. She looked up at his face and gently brushed her fingers slowly across his face. He leaned down and they began to kiss passionately. His briefcase dropped from his hand and he began to unbutton her shirt before picking her up and carrying her to the bedroom. As he walked she began working on his shirt, never breaking her contact with his lips. He laid her down on the bed and they made love. Sydney woke up in the middle of the night and could feel his strong arms wrapped around her naked body. She climbed out of bed and looked around for some clothes to put on. After finding her underwear and a t-shirt she put them on and walked quietly out to the kitchen she grabbed a drink and turned off the lights before realising that the TV was still blaring. She sat down on the couch and started flicking through the channels before finding one of her favourite movies playing. She began to watch it and fell asleep in front of the TV. Michael woke up and quickly noticed he was in bed alone. He pulled on his boxer shorts and walked out to the kitchen area where he found Sydney asleep on the couch. He once again picked her up and after turning off the TV he carried his wife back to their bedroom and lay her in bed before climbing in with her and he once again fell asleep with his strong arms wrapped around her small frame.

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