Title: A Not So Simple Life

Author: Chickiee-Dee

Rating: PG-13

Disclaimer: I don't own Alias or its characters.

Summary: Sequel to The Simple Life. AU. No SD-6 or CIA. Sydney and Vaughn are married. S/V. E/A.

Authors Notes: Thanks to all u guys who reviewed. Its probably gonna be a while before I update again, but I'll try my best, I'm just insanely busy at school. Thanks to people who offered criticism about Madeline. I appreciate it and I'll take it on board. One thing about that, I'm the youngest in my WHOLE family (cousins included) so I've never really been around little kids, so I really have no clue about how they behave. Anyways thanks for those comments. One other thing Natalie who reviewed 'Sydney, the ugly princess' thank you SO much for being blunt with your comments. That means so much to me that you were able to be honest about what you thought and truthfully, I don't really like that story much either. Ok heres the next chapter…..

Chapter 2

The next morning Sydney woke up early and unwrapped herself from Michael before bolting to the bathroom. Michael woke up and realised that Sydney was gone, he was worried briefly until he heard her throwing up. He rolled over and sighed, smiling to himself. Michael was so excited about the baby.  He couldn't wait to be a father again, he loved Madeline so much, even if she was a pain most of the time. Sydney came out of the bathroom and saw her husband lying in bed a smile plastered across his face "What?" she questioned.

"I was just thinking about you and Maddy and how much I love you both."

"I love you too" she replied as she settled back into bed, hugging him tightly.

"And, I'm excited."

"Bout what?" she asked curiously.

"Having another baby, I can't wait."

"Well your gonna have to wait another seven months, aren't you?"

"I spose I can wait then" he said as he gently kissed her lips. Sydney snuggled closer into his body and wrapped her arms around him. They lay there like that for until they heard a loud 'thump', indicating to them that Madeline was awake and wanted to get up. Madeline had taken to throwing her teddies on the floor in the morning when she was ready to get up, it was her way of getting Sydney and Michael's attention. Sydney reluctantly unwrapped herself from Michael and headed out the door to Maddy's bedroom.

Madeline was sitting in her bed looking grumpy. "UP" she commanded her mother, throwing her hands into the air. "No" Sydney replied firmly "You say up please."

Madeline looked at Sydney sadly before replying, "Up please."

"That's better sweetie" she said as she picked her little girl up, hugging her tightly. Sydney laid her daughter on the change table and proceeded to change Maddy's nappy before dressing her. Once she was satisfied that Madeline was ready to face the day she put her on the floor. Holding Maddy's hand she led her daughter up the hall to her and Michael's room. They walked through the doorway and Madeline automatically dropped her mother's hand and ran to the bed where Michael was still sitting. He leaned over and picked Maddy up, kissing her cheek as he settled her on the bed. Sydney watched the scene for a moment before rushing to the bathroom to vomit once again. Madeline heard her mother throwing up and pointed at the doorway that Sydney had rushed through "Mummy sick?" she asked.

"Yeah, Mummy sick" he told her hugging her closer. Sydney emerged moments later, looking a little green, Michael looked at her concerned "You ok Syd?"

"Yeah, I'll be fine, I'm just a bit queasy that's all. Nothing to worry about" she replied as she sat on the bed next to him. Sydney wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him into a kiss. Madeline looked at her parents curious as to what they were doing. After a few moments she grew tired of not having attention and she began

to cry. Sydney and Michael pulled away and simultaneously hugged their daughter.

Half an hour later Sydney had quite literally dragged Michael out of bed and shoved him into the bathroom. He was running late for work and left quickly grabbing a cup of coffee and a piece of fruit on his way out the door. Sydney watched him rush to leave and shaking her head at him before focusing on helping Maddy eat her breakfast. Sydney laughed at her daughter who had food smeared across her face and had it all over her hands also. "Look at you, you messy girl" she laughed "You must get that from your father" Sydney continued as she began to clean up the mess. "Messy" Madeline replied smiling at her mum.

"Yeah Maddy messy" Sydney told her daughter as she washed her face. Madeline smiled at her mother and started to wave her spoon around "messy, messy, messy" she chanted. Sydney laughed at her and finished cleaning up her mess. She took the spoon out of Madeline's hand and laid it on the bench before picking her daughter up out of the chair. Sydney carried her over to the couch and sat her on it before putting Maddy's favourite DVD on. Madeline giggled happily at the TV and Sydney took that as an opportunity to get ready for school and to gather Madeline's things for day care. 

A flustered Sydney entered the staff room at St Mary's an hour later. She quickly dumped her things next to her desk, while grabbing all the papers she would need for class. She rushed into her classroom, ten minutes late, to find that her student teacher was taking the class. "I'm so sorry I'm late" she said "Mr Davidson, thank you for beginning for me."

"That's alright Mrs Vaughn, I don't mind at all" he replied. Sydney turned her attention to her class and began her lesson. Forty minutes later the bell rang, signalling the end of class and her students began filing out of the room. As the last student left, Principal McCabe walked in "Mrs Vaughn, may I speak with you a moment?"
"Of course Ma'am" Sydney replied.

"You were late this morning."

"Yes I know, it won't happen again."

"Why were you late?"

"I was sick this morning and Michael had to go to work early, so I had to take Maddy to day care and the traffic was chaos."

"If you were sick, why are you here and not at home resting?"

"I'm feeling better now."

"Fine, just make sure it doesn't happen again, is that understood?"

"Yes Ma'am. Oh, there's another thing."
"Yes Mrs Vaughn."

"I'm having another baby, I'm due in May."

"Ok Mrs Vaughn, if you wish to have some time off, I understand."

"Thank you Ma'am." Principal McCabe didn't reply she just left the room, leaving Sydney standing with Mr (Arnold) Davison. He looked at Sydney "Congratulations" he said.

"Thanks" Sydney replied as she packed up her belongings. A few moments Sydney left the room and headed back to her desk with Arnold following her like a lovesick puppy. Sydney had just sat down when her cell phone began playing a familiar tune. She picked up the ringing object, looked at the caller id and smiled. "Hey handsome" she said into the receiver.

"Hey yourself" Michael replied.

"What's up?" Sydney questioned.

"I just wanted to see if you got Maddy to day care alright?"

"Yeah, we got there in one piece. I was late for work though"
"Bet McCabe was impressed with that" he joked.

"Oh yeah, having her bug me was just what I needed, I feel like crap."

"My poor baby, I'll give you a nice massage tonight, how does that sound?"
"Yes please, hey I gotta go Arnold looks really bored. I love you and I'll see you tonight?"

"Better not keep the puppy dog waiting" Michael joked, he thought it was hilarious the way Arnold followed Sydney around "See you tonight. Love you."

"Love you too, bye." Sydney disconnected the call and turned to her desk sighing happily at one of the pictures of Michael.

The rest of the day passed without incident, Sydney had lunch with Angela and the two women talked the whole time. Sydney went to pick Maddy up from day care and when they arrived home she watched Maddy's DVD with her. Michael arrived home a little after 6:30 and sat down to dinner with Syd and Maddy. Maddy was in bed by 8 o'clock and Sydney sat down on the couch while Michael massaged her shoulders. She dozed off and a couple of hours later Michael picked her up and carried her to bed. He laid her down before climbing into bed with her, wrapping his arms firmly around her tiny body.

A/N: what did u think? Review and let me know. The more reviews I get the sooner I'll update. LOL Alyce.