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: Ok so I promised that I would have another chapter done by the end of the week. Here it is. But first I want to thank EVERYONE who has read/reviewed Secrets and Lies and this as well, thanks heaps. I also want to thank everyone who put me on their favourite authors list. Now to do some promoting my friend Caitlin has written an awesome Stargate SG1 fic called Givin' up on You. I think her pen name is Caysha. Check it out and in return she promises to read n review ur fics as well (and tell her Chickiee-Dee sent ya). Anyways heres chapter 8.

Chapter 8:

After the food poisoning scare Sydney was in perfect health. After spending many days resting she felt marginally better. Michael was still waiting on her and insisted that he do almost everything for her. He even went as far too try and help her shower. Normally she didn't mind but growing tired of his over protectiveness she locked him out of the bathroom and gently told him that it was a bit much. He apologized stating that he loved her and wanted to make sure nothing happened to her or peanut (the baby's nickname). With everyday that passed Sydney's belly grew increasingly bigger. Sydney was still at work and some of the other teachers began to tell her horror stories about childbirth. She usually politely excused herself from such conversations, as she was still trying not to think about the birth. Angela and Eric were regular fixtures in their apartment and Eric took a great deal of pleasure in teasing Syd about her big belly. Angela usually hit him when he made such comments while Syd tried to ignore his rudeness, she accepted it as part of being friends with Eric Weiss.

Valentines Day was fast approaching and Sydney and Angela were planning a 'special' night for their respective husbands. By the time February 14th arrived Sydney was almost six months pregnant. Michael had toned down his attitude a bit and allowed Syd to do minimal housework. They had another ultrasound on February 12th and they marvelled at how much bigger Peanut had grown since their last appointment. After a routine check up Sydney and Peanut were both declared healthy and the happy couple left the doctor's office once again clutching pictures of their beloved baby. Following their appointment they headed back to work where they each proudly showed off the new pictures they had of their baby. Almost as soon as Michael arrived at the office Eric was pestering him. Choosing to ignore his friend's comments he sat at his desk and stuck up the latest pictures of his beloved baby. Eric shook his head at his best friends desk. Along one side he had many pictures on display, looking at them more closely 99.9% of them were of him and Syd or of Peanut. There was maybe one picture of him and Eric. Sighing Eric turned and went back to his desk, while Michael hastily prepared for his next meeting with a client, who frustrated him beyond all measure. At that same moment Sydney was pulling into the staff parking lot at St Mary's. She parked her car and headed towards the large brick building. She entered the main office and walked towards the staffroom. Sitting down at her desk she checked her timetable and was relieved to find that she had no classes until that afternoon. She settled into marking papers after she absentmindly pinned up a couple of pictures of her baby, smiling as she passed over a photo of her and Michael. Like him photographs of her and Michael and photos of their baby dominated one side of Sydney's desk and there were a couple of photos of her and Angela. Finishing that task, she shifted a large stack of papers and was about to begin grading them when she felt the urge to pee. Groaning she got up and rushed to the bathroom. Upon returning she found the school's principal standing near her desk. Curious she wandered over to see what her boss wanted. "Ah Mrs Vaughn." Sydney nodded her head and took her chair. "Yes Ma'am, is there a problem?"

"Mrs Vaughn, I was just sorting through my paperwork and I noticed that you have not yet put in a request for maternity leave."

"Yes, that's true. Is there a problem with that?"
"I was just needing to arrange for staff to cover your classes until a replacement can be found."

"Well, I was going to fill out the paperwork this afternoon but I am going on leave from April 1st."

"Ok then, could you please have all the relevant paperwork on my desk before you leave."

"Yes Ma'am." She turned and walked away. Sydney turned back to her work and was busily working when the bell for lunch sounded and staff began to pour into the small office. Angela approached Sydney and they began to finalise their plans for Valentines Day. By the time Sydney arrived home that night Michael was already there and had dinner cooking on the stove. She dropped her bag on the ground and slowly lowered herself to the couch, groaning as she did so. Michael came over to greet her carrying a glass of water. She took it eagerly and sculled it. She looked up at him expectantly and he took the empty glass from her and refilled it. He came back over to the couch and sat down next to her. She took the glass from his hand, this time taking only a small sip before setting the glass down on the coffee table. She looked over at Michael and smiled. He returned her smile and he moved closer to her before placing a passionate kiss on her lips. Moments later the ringing of the kitchen timer caused them to pull apart and Michael got up from the couch and returned minutes later with two plates of food. Sydney switched on the TV as he handed her a plate. They sat there and watched the news while they ate. After they finished dinner they both settled down to do some more work. Sydney was in the middle of marking another lot of work when Peanut began to kick, she giggled and Michael looked up at her curious about what she found so funny. She pointed to her stomach and he rushed from his seat to feel his baby kick. They both smiled at each other as they felt their little child move. Michael looked down at his wife "Our love created that, that little person in there." She looked him in the eye and snaked her arm around his neck pulling him closer so she could plant a soft kiss on his lips. He soon deepened it though and after several minutes they separated. Abandoning their work they settled on the couch to watch TV, Sydney leaning against Michael's strong body for support as he wrapped his arms around her waist, resting his hands on her belly, her hands gripping his as they lay there like that till late that night.

February 14th dawned and Sydney climbed out of bed quietly not wanting to wake her sleeping husband. She crept out the kitchen and picked up the phone, dialling Angela's cell phone. She answered it promptly and the pair went over their plans for that day. After hanging up the phone, Sydney began to prepare breakfast. She hummed to herself as she worked. Half an hour later she headed back towards the bedroom carrying a tray laden with food. Michael woke up as he heard footsteps coming up the hall; he rolled over expecting to find Sydney but was surprised when he found her side of the bed empty. Groaning he sat up in time to see Sydney entering carrying a tray of food. She set it down on the bed and kissed her husband. He grabbed her in a big hug "Have I told you how much I love you?"

"No" she joked.

"I love you more than anything in this world, you mean the world to me Syd. You're my soulmate."
She smiled at him a tear in her eye "I love you too and I'm gonna love you for the rest of my life and whatever comes after that, and then whatever comes after that." They kissed passionately. After several moments they returned their attention to the tray of food Sydney had bought in and began to feed each other. Later that afternoon Sydney announced that they were going out for dinner. It was at that moment that the door rang. Sydney got up to answer it and standing on the other side of the door was man holding a large bouquet of flowers. "Mrs Sydney Vaughn?" he asked.

"Yes?"

"These are for you." She smiled at him as he handed her the large bouquet and then motioned to someone standing behind him. The other person came up to the door and handed Sydney another bouquet and a huge teddy bear. She smiled as they wished her a Happy Valentines Day. She shut the door as they left and turned towards a smiling Michael who was sitting on the couch. Sydney laid the flowers and the teddy on the table and walked over to her husband and threw her arms around him. They spent most of the rest of that day sitting on the couch enjoying each other's company. At about five o'clock they began to get ready for dinner and as they headed for their favourite restaurant. Sydney and Angela had arranged for them to have the entire second story for the four of them. Michael pulled up at the restaurant and they were led upstairs to their table. He gasped. Sydney and Angela had arranged to have candles placed throughout the room and roses and other flowers covered most of the room. They sat down to have their dinner and several hours later they left the restaurant and after they returned home they went to bed and fell asleep in each other's arms.

A/N: what did ya think??? good??? bad??? review and let me know and don't forget to read my friends story, its awesome!!!!! I'll try and update soon. LOL Alyce.