Title: The Vaughn's
Author: AnnaSun
Summary: Adventures with the Vaughn family. Sequel to 'One wedding and a near funeral'
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimers note: I don't own Alias but I do this fanfic
Chapter 10: Coma
Vaughn spent the night at Sydney's side. Jack had taken Madi home for the night as she had school the next day. Vaughn woke up about four in the morning as the nurse came in to check Sydney's vitals.
"How is she?" Vaughn asked sleepily.
"No change." The nurse replied, sombrely
Vaughn let a tear slip passed his eye.
"Would you like some coffee?" The nurse asked before she left.
Vaughn shook his head.
The nurse nodded and left the room.
Vaughn was left once again with Sydney. The only noise on the room was the sound the monitors bleeping and the ventilator helping Sydney breathe.
Vaughn fell asleep once again with his hand in Sydney's.
"Daddy!" Madi shouted as she rushed through the doors into Sydney's room.
"Shhh." Vaughn quieted her down. "Mummies sleeping."
"Sorry." Madi replied.
"Did you have a good time with Granddad?"
"Yep." Madi replied "We had cheese on toast for dinner."
"That's great Sweetheart. How was school?"
"We did hand painting's today. Look."
Madi held up her painting.
"Wow that's very good. Is that for Mummy?"
"Yep. Can we stick it up? Mummy will like to see it when she wakes up from her sleep."
"I'm sure she would." Vaughn smiled.
"Who brought you to the hospital?"
"Emma did. She's outside in the waiting room."
"Why didn't you say? She'll want to see Sydney. Come on let's get her."
Vaughn and Madi made it down to the waiting room where Emma was sitting.
"Hey Emma." He said.
Emma stood up and smiled.
"Hi Michael. I heard what happened. How is she?"
"Not good. She's not woken up yet."
"I'm sorry to hear that. If you want me to take Madi off your hands for a while that's no problem."
"That's very kind of you. Thanks."
Vaughn guided Emma back to the room where Sydney lay still not moving.
"Did the Doctor say when she would wake up?"
"No. They don't know." Vaughn said sobbing.
Emma laid a hand on his shoulder.
"Everything will be okay."
"Thanks Emma."
Emma smiled.
"Why don't I take Madi to my place for a while and let you be alone with Sydney."
Vaughn smiled.
"Thanks that would be great. Is that okay Madi?"
Madi nodded.
"Yep. You keep Mummy safe please."
"I will Sweetheart. Have fun with Emma."
Madi smiled and Emma picked her up and carried her out of the room.
Vaughn decided to phone Eric and tell him to tell Kendall why he and Sydney wouldn't be in work.
Eric picked up the phone.
"Hi speaking?"
"Hey man its Vaughn."
"Hey what's up?"
"Its Syd-" Vaughn trailed off.
"Vaughn you didn't. She's not pregnant again because if she is-" Vaughn cut him off.
"No!" Vaughn shouted.
"Hey man cool down." Eric said.
Vaughn started to sob into the phone.
"Vaughn I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-" Vaughn cut Eric off.
"Its not your fault. Sydney's in a coma. I found her at the beach. She wasn't breathing."
"Oh God! She must have been on the mission to get Danny. I'm so sorry man. Is there anything I can do?"
"Yeah there is. Can you tell Kendall Sydney and I won't be in work until she's better?"
"Sure man. I hope Syd wakes up soon."
"Thanks. Bye."
"Bye!" Eric replied and they both hung up their phones.
Vaughn headed back to the room to be alone with Sydney. He kissed her forehead and held her hand. Suddenly the door opened and the Doctor walked in.
"Mr Vaughn how are you?"
"Just tired."
"If you'd like to have a sleep-"
"No." Vaughn cut in "No. I'd like to be with Sydney."
"Okay. I've just come to a neurological exam on Sydney to check for any brain damage that might have built up."
"Okay." Vaughn replied, "How is she really?"
Vaughn looked worried.
"To be honest with you not very good. Her vitals are improving but it will take time. The worst won't hit her until she wakes up even if she does. I'm so sorry for this to happen to you. How is your daughter coping?"
"She's doing okay considering what she's been though. She's with Emma our babysitter."
"That's probably the best idea. If you could step out the way I'll be able to perform my tests on Sydney."
Vaughn moved out the way, tears welling up in his eyes. He watched as the Doctor performed a battery of tests on Sydney.
"Okay she's running a slight fever which will be our first concern at the moment. We'll need to make sure she doesn't develop an infection."
"Is there any good news?" Vaughn asked.
"No I'm afraid not."
The Doctor smiled at Vaughn before leaving. Vaughn just stood there and wept.
To be continued…
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