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 16: Time after time
Vaughn rushed to Sydney's side. Sydney was just laying there crying to herself. Vaughn tried to pull Sydney into a hug but she cried louder and put her hands protectively around her stomach.
"Syd, Honey talk to me." Sydney didn't answer "Please?" Vaughn said.
Sydney cried louder and held her stomach tighter.
"Can you tell me where it hurts?" Sydney still didn't respond.
Just then a Nurse came up behind Vaughn.
"Is everything okay?" She asked.
Vaughn shook his head. "I just returned from home and I found her on the floor. She won't tell me what's wrong."
The Nurse nodded "Let's get her into a wheelchair. I'll just get one."
The Nurse returned and she and Vaughn got Sydney into the wheelchair. Vaughn stroked Sydney's forehead noticing how hot she felt.
"Let's get her back to bed." The Nurse said and Vaughn showed her to Sydney's room.
"She was supposed to be in isolation." Vaughn said, "She shouldn't have left."
"Well let's hope she hasn't spread any infection around."
They helped Sydney back into bed who immediately curled up onto her side and hugged her stomach. The Nurse felt Sydney forehead and cheeks.
"She feels very hot. I need to get the Doctor. Just wait here."
The Nurse brought the Doctor back into the room.
"Nurse Briggs said you found Sydney outside."
Vaughn nodded. "I only went home for an hour. She was asleep when I left but when I returned she was lying on the floor. She keeps hugging her stomach."
The Doctor looked troubled and pulled Vaughn aside.
"What's wrong?" Vaughn asked.
"I'll have to check her out. She may be having stomach ache due to an infection inside of her. I'm waiting for the blood test results to come back before I can tell what's wrong."
"Okay so when can she go home?" Vaughn asked.
"Well I was hoping in a week but the way she looks it may be longer. We need her to be 100 before she is discharged and then there is her emotional state to sort out."
Vaughn nodded, sadly.
"Let me check Sydney over first."
The Doctor went back to Sydney who had stopped crying.
"Hi Sydney would you like to tell me how you're feeling?"
Sydney didn't answer.
"Vaughn's very worried about you. Does your Stomach hurt?"
Sydney didn't answer. Vaughn grabbed her hand and stroked it.
"Syd everything's going to be okay. Just tell us what happened and then the Doctor can make you feel better. It's going to be okay I promise."
"Promise?" Sydney said.
"I promise. Now can you show the Doctor where it hurts?"
Sydney nodded and pointed to her stomach.
"I had this nightmare that Danny was trying to kill Madi. I woke up and Vaughn wasn't there so I went to find him and felt a little faint."
"Okay." The Doctor said, "You shouldn't be leaving this room at all. If you need to find Vaughn you can press the call button and we'll find him for you."
Sydney nodded. "Sorry."
"That's okay but let's just make sure you're okay first. When did the pain start?"
"I woke up like it. It a cramping feeling." Sydney replied.
The Doctor nodded and had a look at Sydney stomach. She pressed down on it a couple of times and Sydney yelped.
"Okay I think what ever infection you have is giving you a bit of stomach ache. Once I get the blood test results back I can try and figure out the best way to treat you."
"Is it life threatening?" Sydney asked.
"No. We'll get you on the right antibiotics and you'll be fine. Let me soak you sheets again you look hot."
"Yeah I am." Sydney replied.
The Doctor nodded and took Sydney's sheets off. She turned to the Nurse who had entered the room.
"Can I have some more fluid put into Sydney and can you trace her blood results."
The Nurse nodded and left the room.
"Okay Sydney we're going to get some more fluids into you intravenously to bring you fever down. I don't want it rising any further. Are you in any pain?"
Sydney shook her head.
"Good. I'll leave you and Vaughn alone and will be back soon with a cool sheet.
The Doctor left Sydney and Vaughn alone. Sydney closed her eyes and fell off to
Sleep.
Sydney woke up and sat up in bed. She turned she over to Vaughn who was sitting in the chair.
"When can I see Madi?" She asked.
Vaughn sighed.
"I was hoping she could see you sometime today but I think it will be too much for her to see you in this state. She's so worried about you so I don't want to worry her anymore than she already is. When you couldn't breathe it really shook her up. I don't want her to go through something like that again."
Sydney nodded.
"Is she okay with Dad? Surely he has to work."
"Your Dad has taken some time off to look after Madi. Emma came and looked after Madi a few days too. They've both been great."
Sydney smiled.
"Dad's so caring towards Madi and Emma, well Madi loves her."
"Yep she sure does. Emma is like an older Sister to her."
"How is Madi doing at school? I don't even remember her starting school."
Vaughn fell sad.
"Oh Honey you will but it will take time. Madi's doing well at school. She's drawn some wonderful pictures lately. I'm sure she'd like to show you them some day."
"I'd like that." Sydney replied.
Sydney wriggled around trying to reach at her back. Vaughn noticed what was wrong.
"Do you need some help there Syd?" He asked.
"Yeah my back itches and I can't reach it."
"Here, turn over." Vaughn said. Sydney complied and Vaughn was able to scratch her back.
"That better?"
"Much thanks." Sydney replied, getting comfortable again.
"What are you doing today?" She asked Vaughn.
"I don't know. I'll probably stay here with you. I'll be heading home later to check on Madi and see how she is doing."
"Okay that's sounds good with me. Do you think you could get me some food or something I feel really hungry?"
"Sure Honey. Its great to see you feeling hungry."
"Yeah." Sydney agreed, smiling.
About fifteen minutes later a Nurse brought some food in. They weren't sure what food Sydney could handle yet so they kept it light.
"Here you are Sydney. Its just some soup and bread. The Doctor wanted to see how you handle eating some food."
"Okay." Sydney replied, starting to eat the soup.
About ten minutes later Sydney had had enough, feeling a little light-headed. She put the bowl down and laid back against her pillow.
"You feeling okay Honey?" Vaughn asked her.
"Just a little light-headed. I'm okay I think it will pass."
"If you're sure." Vaughn said, "How was the soup?"
"It was nice thanks but I don't think I'm ready for food yet."
"You will soon." Vaughn replied smiling.
Sydney smiled back.
"When I saw Madi." Sydney started "She looked so grown up. How old is she?"
"She's four years old but she'll be five soon."
"Wow. I had no idea she was that old. I can't even remember her first birthday."
Vaughn fell sad.
"Its so sad you can't remember. I just wish you could remember our Daughter."
Sydney looked at Vaughn with tear stained eyes.
"I wish I could remember to."
AN:What did you think of this chapter? Hope you enjoyed it! Sorry about the long wait I've been very ill in hospital. Next update shouldn't be too long of a wait.