Title: One wedding and a near funeral
Author: AnnaSun
Summary: The take down of SD-6 is about to commence and troubles arise for Sydney and Vaughn.
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimers note: I don't own Alias but I do this fanfic
Chapter 20: After the wedding
After all the guests had gone home Sydney had spent the afternoon fast asleep in her bed, Vaughn's hand holding hers protectively. Later on that night the nurse came in to check on Sydney who was sitting in bed drinking a glass or water.
"Sydney, how was the weeding?" The Nurse asked, interested.
"It was lovely. What made it so special was Vaughn kissing me."
Sydney melted into the bed, clearly in love.
"That sounds perfect for you two."
"It was" Vaughn said, "It was the best day of my life."
The nurse smiled and got down to business.
"So Sydney how have you been feeling?"
"Good. My abdomen still hurts slightly when I move or am sick but the pain is lessening."
"That's good to hear." The Nurse replied writing the notes on Sydney's chart.
"How have you been getting on eating solid food?"
"That's good expect the food is so yucky!"
"Yeah, hospital food can be dull but you've got to keep your baby nourished and yourself well."
"Okay. What about going home? The Doctor said I could go home after the wedding. I know it's only just happened but it's horrible and boring here and I'd rather be at home. Vaughn can look after me, can't you Vaughn?"
"I sure can, Syd. Doctor Vaughn at your service."
"Well it's not my decision to make but I'll speak to the Doctor. Usually with appendicitis you don't stay in hospital long, but due to you being pregnant and your appendix rupturing slightly you've had to stay longer. The antibiotics you are on seem to be working well and the swelling of your abdominal area has gone down a bit from where the incision is. You don't seem to be having any other problems and you can take the antibiotics as an out patient."
"What about feeling sick? My abdomen still hurts when I'm sick." Sydney inquired.
"Well the antibiotics will make you heal much faster and soon you'll stop feeling sick. It's all part of pregnancy the feeling sick part but luckily you don't have to endure that for too long. So don't worry about it. Sydney you're really doing much better than when you came in here. I'll leave you too alone and go and speak with the Doctor."
"Thank you for everything." replied Vaughn.
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"I can't wait to get out of here." Sydney said.
"It shouldn't be too long before we can." replied Vaughn.
Sydney snuggled down into the bed and gave Vaughn a worried expression.
"How am I going to walk? What if I have forgotten how to from being in this bed for so long?"
Vaughn chuckled slightly and took Sydney into his arms.
"I'm sure you'll be fine. I'll help you around once we're home. You're Dad can move your belongings into my apartment."
"What do you mean move my belongings?" Sydney looked puzzled.
"I want you to come and live with me. Seeing as we are now married and are going to have a baby it think it's the right thing to do. Then if you're going to be living with me I can play Doctor."
Sydney dimples showed "Playing Doctor I love it. I think it a very good idea, Vaughn. I want to spend every minute of the day in your arms like this. You remind me of when my Dad held me after I woke up from nightmares."
"You had nightmares?" Vaughn asked.
"Yeah. When I was little I used to dream Mum dying in the car. It was horrible. Finally one night they just stopped and I haven't had them every since."
"Well I'm glad. I hate to see you upset." Vaughn kissed Sydney on the lips "I'll never let any nightmares get to you ever. You're safe with me. I'll be your lover as well as your protector."
Sydney smiled "I love you"
"I love you too" Vaughn replied "Oh and Syd you can call me Michael now if you want."
"I'd like that. All these years of calling you Agent Vaughn it kind of got stuck in my head."
"Michael" Sydney tested on her tongue "I like that. It has a nice ring to it"
Sydney stayed in Vaughn's warm embrace until she had fallen asleep again.
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"I've got some good news" Dr Meadowbrooke announced "You don't seem to have any problems so I think I'll let you go home later today, alright?"
"Yes. That's wonderful Doctor. It's so dark and depressing in here."
The Doctor smiled "When you've worked here five years you kind of get used to it."
The Doctor continued "You'll need to take some antibiotics for another 2 weeks and then that should be enough. If you experience any problems please consult your LA Doctor. I want you to get plenty of bed rest and don't do any strenuously jobs. Get Vaughn to go those for you"
"I will" Replied Sydney
"Good. I'll be back in a while with a form you can sign for discharge. Good bye"
Finally the couple were going back home.
To be continued….
*Firstly sorry the chapter is a little short but I've got lots of coursework to do. Thanks for all the great reviews. They mean a lot to me. Coming up in the next couple of chapters: Sydney's life is in serious danger!