"Sydney?"
Syd turned to see Emily looking at her. Sydney was sitting out in Emily's luxurious rose garden, reading. It had been a few days since she had arrived in Washington, and he father was going to be released from the hospital in a few more. Although he had to go back to work, Jack had promised he would call each night to check in with Sydney. For her it was a start.
"Yes Emily."
"There's a boy on the telephone for you." She smiled. "He says you've been expecting a call from him."
Sydney's heart filled. Vaughn. Even though what he had said to her had been kind of harsh, Sydney couldn't deny her feelings. She gratefully accepted the phone from Emily, and waited till she was out of range, before answering.
"Hey." She did her best not to sound ecstatic. The answer she got next surprised her.
"Syd, look. I know I should've called earlier, but…"
"Danny, it's okay. I mean it's not your fault I…well you know."
"Yeah I do. And I am not going to pretend I'm happy about it, because I'm not. I mean especially when it turns out it is that Vaughn guy."
"Wait! How did you know?" Syd sat up straight, now worried.
"I went to your house a couple of days ago, to you know talk. But then he came along and we sort of got into a fight…"
"A fight?" Sydney jumped out of her chair. "You got in a fight with Vaughn?"
"It's not like it was one ended, Syd. He was as much involved as I was."
"Danny."
"I know. I'm not usually one to get in fights. I was angry Sydney; out of my mind you could say. Look, I called to say I'm sorry. For us not working out, for starting a fight. I know doing this over the phone isn't the best idea, but we aren't exactly in an ideal situation."
"No. No we aren't." Sydney smiled a little and sat back down. "Thank you Danny, for understanding, I mean."
"I know. Maybe one day we can be friends."
"I would like that."
"So would I. You know, I'm going to say congratulations, but I can't say I full mean it."
"Thanks."
"Goodbye Sydney Bristow."
"Goodbye Daniel Hecht." Sydney smiled and hung up the phone. She sighed and her heart felt lighter then in had in weeks. Maybe her life wouldn't be so dramatic after all. "Now if only Vaughn would call." Sydney furrowed her brow and headed inside.
TBC