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 for all the reviews. This will be the last chapter I have to post for a week or so, cos I'm going to Melbourne for a few days and I won't have my computer with me. I want to thank all the people who reviewed the last chapter, you make me smile :D
Miss47-firstly, a couple of chapters ago, you said I made you cry, your comments almost made me cry, since I don't think my writing has given anyone that reaction before. I can't say if Vaughn's gonna be ok, cos that'd be giving it away…
Hannah-you made me smile, I kept you in suspense?? Wow, and I almost made you cry?? Rest assured, I'm gonna keep writing, I know how this ends, I just don't know when that will be…
Natalie-I think you review like everything I write, thanks heaps. I do know your policy, but I ain't sayin if Vaughn lives or dies, cos where would the fun be in that?? I'm workin on the sequel at the moment, and will post it soon…
Moni-Thanks for reviewing. It was really sad??
Lily-firstly, did you get the link for unexpected consequences?? And they so totally deserve a happy life together, but cues broken record I ain't gonna tell you if Vaughn's ok, cos that'd be giving it away…
Caroline-you love this story?? That makes me so happy :D I don't want Syd to raise Maddy and the new baby by herself, but it might happen, you never know laughs evilly
AnnaSun-Thanks for your review…I'm reading your story too, I'm just way to slack to review. (I love it BTW).
Dolphingurl1-you didn't like the dream?? Why not?? The dream's better than it being a reality.
Holster Fan-I'm mean?? I don't get it, I need something to keep you interested don't I??
Chapter 9A couple of hours later the doctor came down the hall "Mrs Vaughn…"
Sydney tensed in her chair. She stood up as the doctor approached. "Mrs Vaughn, we were able to stabilise. Your husband had a small tear in one of his lungs that we didn't locate earlier. This probably occurred as a result of his broken ribs. We repaired the tear and he's in recovery at the moment. He'll be moved back up here in an hour or so." Sydney let out a sigh of relief, Vaughn had made it through. "Thank you doctor."
"My pleasure." Sydney smiled at the doctor and watched as a nurse approached and whispered something in his ear. Her smile instantly disappeared as they spoke in hushed tones. Finally, Dr Jenkins turned to face her. "Mrs Vaughn, are you aware that you have been booked in for an ultrasound today?"
"I totally forgot, so much has been happening lately."
"Well, you can still make your appointment. Your husband won't be out of recovery for a while yet, and it would be best, to make sure your baby is healthy." Sydney nodded.
"We'll stay here and wait, unless you want us to go down with you?" Bridgette said.
"No, I can go down by myself, I'll be waiting for a while anyway and I've gotta call and check up on Maddy, make sure she's not driving Eric and Angela nuts."
"Ok." Sydney walked off down the hall, heading towards the elevator that would take her to the lobby.
Angela and Eric came rushing into the waiting room fifteen minutes later. Eric was carrying Sam and Angela had Madeline. When Maddy saw her mother, she ran over to her and hugged her legs, "Mummy!"
"Hey sweetie," Sydney said, as she hugged her daughter close. "I missed you. Maddy, do you want to see your baby brother or sister?"
"Yep!" Madeline exclaimed, although she really had no idea
what Sydney had said. Angela and Eric looked at her confused. "I have to have
an ultrasound today, I thought that I could show Maddy the baby. You guys are
welcome to come in as well."
"Syd, are you ok?" Angela asked, concern evident in her voice.
"Its just, so much has been happening, I haven't processed it all yet." Eric placed a comforting arm around his friend. "How is he?"
"He's just come out of surgery, he flat lined this morning" Sydney wiped the tears from her eyes, "I was so scared. I can't do anything, I feel so useless." Angela grabbed her in a big hug, "We'll help Syd, anyway we can."
"Thanks. We better head up, the nurse'll think I've forgotten again." Sydney took Maddy's hand and helped the little girl walk to the elevator and down the hall on the appropriate floor.
They'd been sitting in the waiting room for about half an hour when a nurse called them in, "Sydney Vaughn?" Syd stood up, took Maddy's hand and walked over to her, "My friends are coming in with me, is that ok?"
"Of course, and who is this little angel?" she asked, turning her attention to Madeline, who was clutching desperately to Sydney's hand. "This is my daughter Madeline."
"She is beautiful."
"Thank you." The nurse noticed Sam, in his father's arms,
"Who is this little fella?"
"My son Sam" Eric replied proudly.
"He's such a handsome little boy."
"Thank you" Eric and Angela replied in unison. Sydney lay down on the bed, Eric and Angela stood on one side and Madeline stood on a chair next to her mother. The nurse squirted the gel onto Sydney's stomach and began to move the wand over the small bump that existed there. After a few minutes a small blob came onto the screen and a soft thumping sound could be heard. "Hear that Maddy?" Sydney asked her daughter, "That's your little brother or sister." Madeline looked at the screen wide eyed for a moment and then looked down at her mother's stomach, "Baby?" she asked, pointing at the monitor.
"Yeah sweetie, baby."
"Hi baby!" she said enthusiastically. Sydney smiled as Madeline waved at the screen. "Mummy, cuddle?" Madeline asked after a minute. Sydney nodded and Madeline leaned over to give her mother a big cuddle and a kiss. "Alright Mrs Vaughn, everything here is normal. You have a healthy baby," the nurse declared.
"Thank you, may I get some pictures to show my husband."
"Of course. If you don't mind my asking, where is he?"
"He was unable to come today…medical reasons." She nodded in recognition and
printed out some photos for Sydney to keep. She wiped Syd's stomach clean and
helped her off the bed.
Back out in the waiting room, Sydney made another appointment before heading back out to the elevator. "I don't want Maddy to see Michael, he's not in great shape. You guys are welcome to see him, if the doctor will allow it, I'll watch Sam and Madeline for a few minutes."
"When you say not in good shape?" Angela asked.
"I haven't seen him since he was taken to surgery, but I can't imagine he looks much better, he has tubes everywhere and he's a bit bruised and cut. If you don't want to see him, I'll understand."
"I'll see him," Angela decided.
"Me too" Eric declared. Sydney nodded and they made their way up to Intensive Care. When they walked through the doors of the ward Sydney went to speak to the nurse. She came back a couple of minutes later. "He's in room seven. She said you can have a few minutes, I'll watch the kids. Bridgette and William are in there with him." Sydney watched as Angela and Eric approached the door to Michael's room.
When they walked through the door, Angela gasped. Sydney wasn't kidding, Michael had tubes running from everywhere and he was on a ventilator. Bridgette heard a gasp and looked up to see Angela and Eric standing in the door. She motioned for them to come in, "Syd's out there with Madeline and Sam. The nurse gave us a couple of minutes to see him." Bridgette nodded. "How is he?" Eric asked.
"No change."
"When will he wake up?"
"We don't know, all we can do is wait."
"He's on a ventilator? Syd didn't mention that. Is that just since the surgery?"
"No, he's been on it since he arrived, the doctor wants to keep him on it till he wakes up." Angela and Eric nodded. After a few moments of silence a nurse came in, "Excuse me, Mr and Mrs Weiss, I'm afraid you'll have to leave now."
"Ok" Angela answered for them. They each hugged Bridgette and William before leaving the room.
Sydney saw Angela and Eric come out of the room and she stood up. Angela ran up to Syd and threw her arms around her, "Syd, I'm so sorry." Sydney cried into her shoulder. After a few minutes Syd lifted her head up, her eyes puffy and red, "I better go back in there. Thank you for looking after Maddy, if she gets too much then just call mum and dad, they said they'd her for a few days."
"We're right for now."
"Ok. Just remember the offers there."
"We will." Sydney gave Madeline one last hug and whispered something into her ear before Eric picked her up. Angela took Sam and together her and Eric left with the two kids. Sydney watched them leave before going back into Michael's room.
A/N: I'm gonna leave it there. Next chapter will be out in a couple of weeks after I get home. Please review and tell me what you thought. Until next time… LOL Alyce :D