Title: Three Little Words

Author: Chickiee-Dee

Rating: PG-13

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

Summary: Sequel to Secrets and Lies. "Vaughn, I'm pregnant." The three words that changed their lives. S/V.

Authors Notes: Thanks to everyone who has reviewed. I appreciate it. This next chapter is for you guys. I'm gonna keep updating this, whether people review it or not. I just wanted to respond to a couple of reviews, so here goes;

Natalie- yeah Vaughn's mum will be nice, she'd just found out that her son was engaged to the daughter of the women who killed her husband, so she was kinda peed off. I promise that she will get nicer.

Danni Keys- firstly, thanks for your review, it meant heaps to me that you could be totally honest, before I start with explanations, I wanted to say that I am taking your comments on board and I'm trying to improve the story in those respects. Anyway in response to the dodgy characterisation, reading over some of the writing, it is kinda off. The Irina thing is a bit off, however in my story, while she may not really have rights, she has co-operated and stuff, so Syd reckons that she should have a few rights (not many though). Sydney not wanting Vaughn to go on the mission, yes she does trust his abilities but I guess my only justification for those comments would be hormones (is that good enough?), she has not long had the kid and her brain is fried, that's why she was worried about Vaughn and cos he'd just had the cast taken off so, he hasn't been on a mission in ages (cos he had time off  before Amanda was born). Don't get me wrong Vaughn still HATES Irina, nothin changes that, the only reason he is remotely civil to her is because he's marrying her daughter, but he is soooo not going to like her anytime in the foreseeable future. Oh yeah, the Vaughn's mum thing, I kinda got that idea from another story, I can't for the life of me remember what story it was though, um yeah Syd said that her mother is in jail, however she never really mentioned which one, it could just mean that her mum's in jail for robbery or something, it wasn't real specific. (Telling his mum that her mother was dead didn't cross my warped mind to be honest). Lastly there will be a plot eventually, I'm getting there with it, I have an idea of how its gonna end, I just don't know what chapter. Once again, thanks for your review and your comments, I think I covered everything, if you have any other questions let me know and I'll try and answer them.

Chapter 6

Sydney woke up in the middle of the night to Amanda's loud cries. "Hey sweetie" she said as she picked up the crying baby. Syd looked at the clock that was hung on the wall and realised that it was time for Amanda's feed. "Hungry are we?" she asked her daughter, as she sat in the rocking chair. Sydney fed Amanda, checked her diaper and put her back to bed before going back to her room to sleep. Sydney climbed back under the covers and snuggled up to Vaughn's chest.

Vaughn woke up the next morning and found Sydney sleeping silently on with her head on his chest. Her face was stained with tears. He kissed her forehead softly and she stirred in her sleep. "Mmm" she mumbled. Sydney opened her eyes and blinked a few times, attempting to adjust them to the bright morning sun. "Morning sweetie" Vaughn said, kissing her gently on the lips. "Hey" she replied softly "Sorry about last night."

"Hey Syd, it wasn't your fault. I love you and I'm gonna be here for you and Amanda no matter what, I promise." She saw the sincerity in his eyes and smiled, leaning into kiss him, "Thank you" she said after she pulled away. Vaughn didn't reply, he just held her close. They lay there in silence until Amanda began to cry. "I'll get her" Vaughn told Syd, as he got out of bed.

He returned a few minutes later, carrying a crying Amanda in his arms. "I think she's hungry."

"Yeah, its about time for her to be fed, here" Sydney replied as she shuffled in bed, sitting up against the wall. Vaughn passed the little girl to her mother, watching as Sydney fed their tiny daughter. Once she was finished Sydney burped her and sat Amanda on her legs "Hey beautiful" she said as she tweaked her nose. Amanda giggled with delight and Vaughn sat down next to Syd, threading his arm around her waist, as he watched Sydney clap Amanda's hands. Syd and Vaughn watched as Amanda blew little bubbles and smiled at them. Sydney laid her head on Vaughn's shoulder and they continued to watch Amanda.

They were interrupted by a knock on the door. "Guess that's our cue to get up, huh?" Sydney asked Amanda, "Will you get that and I'll get her dressed." Vaughn nodded and they both climbed out of bed. Syd took Amanda into her room and dressed her, while Vaughn went to answer the door. While he was heading down the hall, the person knocked again, causing Vaughn to speed up a little. He unlocked to door and pulled it open, revealing his mother standing there, "Maman."

"I wanted to apologise for running out last night."

"There's really no need to."

"Yes Michael, there is."

"Would you like to come in?"

"Yes thank you" Vaughn moved aside, allowing Bridgette to enter.

"Would you like a cup of coffee?"

"Yes please."

"Here have a seat."

"Thank you." Vaughn nodded and went into the kitchen to find the coffee and some juice for Syd. "Would you like some breakfast Maman?"

"No thank you dear, I already ate."

"Ok." Vaughn continued to move about the kitchen, looking for something for him and Syd to eat. Sydney came out a few minutes later, carrying Amanda. "Mrs Vaughn" she asked, shocked that this woman would come back to their house after last night's revelations. "Hello Sydney dear."

"Um, I don't mean to be rude, but why are you here?"

"I wanted to apologise for my rudeness last night."

"That's fine." Sydney sat at the table, keeping Amanda on her lap. The little girl smiled at the visitor and began to blow bubbles again. "She's just gorgeous. May I hold her?" Bridgette asked.

"Of course." Sydney handed her daughter to Bridgette just as Vaughn came out carrying two coffee mugs and a glass of juice for Sydney. "Thanks Vaughn" she said as he set the drinks on the table, kissing her cheek as he sat down. Vaughn motioned for Sydney to sit on his lap, she obliged and he threaded his arms around her waist, holding her tightly as she rested her head on his chest. He smiled and kissed her cheek, before whispering in her ear "I love you." Sydney turned her head slightly, to face him,

"I love you too." They watched as Bridgette admired her granddaughter. Sydney took a sip of her juice and then continued to watch her future mother in law interact with Amanda. The little girl seemed to be enjoying the attention from this stranger and happily dribbled down her chin. Bridgette looked at her Amanda in admiration, this little girl was so beautiful and more that anything, Bridgette wanted to watch her grow up. "I'm sorry I left last night" she began "I was just shocked. Michael explained everything after you left. I want you to know Sydney, I don't hold you responsible for your mothers actions, you shouldn't have to pay for her crimes. Its not fair. It just came as a shock to me and  I needed to think everything through."

"Its alright, I understand. Its still hard for me to believe. I just want you to know, that if you don't want to see me, I understand, I just, I just don't want you to ignore Amanda. Its not fair that she should grow up without a grandmother."

"My dear, I would never ignore this beautiful little girl. I wouldn't dream of such a thing, and your going to be my daughter in law, why would I not want to see you? My dear, while I can't forgive your mother for what she did to my family, I know that it is something that you have no control over and I'm not going to condemn you for your mothers crimes."

"Thank you" Sydney replied quietly "Thank you."

"It's a pleasure my dear." Bridgette stood up and motioned for Sydney to do the same. She obliged and watched as Bridgette handed Amanda to her father and moments later, Sydney felt Bridgette's arms around her body. "Welcome to the family dear." Tears began to flow down Sydney's cheeks and she wiped them away "Thank you Bridgette." Vaughn watched on as his mother and Sydney hugged. He had hoped that his mother would accept Sydney as a part of his life, but he never expected her to be so understanding. Amanda interrupted the moment, crying loudly. Vaughn looked down at his crying daughter and stood up, wandering off to change her diaper.

When he returned minutes later, Sydney and Bridgette were sitting at the table chatting, like old friends. Vaughn passed Amanda to Sydney and the little girl smiled in delight. "She's so big" Bridgette commented.

"Yeah, she was 8lb 5oz when she was born. At her last check up she was 9lb 8oz."

"She's put on a lot of weight."

"Well she eats like her mother" Vaughn commented, earning him a slap from Sydney "Ow, babe, I was only telling the truth."

"Whatever" Sydney replied "Are you gonna make me breakfast? I'm hungry."

"Can't you make your own Syd?"

"Nah, I'll probably burn it. Please" she looked at him with puppy dog eyes and he softened.

"Ok sweetie, I will."

"Thanks." Bridgette shock her head at how soft her son was.

"You've got him under control" she commented.

"Oh yeah" Sydney replied, chuckling.

Vaughn slid a plate of eggs in front of Sydney a few minutes and he settled down to eat breakfast with her. Once they had eaten, they all retreated to the lounge and Bridgette took Amanda again, while Sydney lay in Vaughn's arms. Bridgette left after lunch. After she left Sydney and Vaughn watched TV for a while, before Sydney fed Amanda and put her back into bed. When Sydney came out of Amanda's room, she went back out to the lounge room and ran into Vaughn. "Hey beautiful" he stated.

"Hey" she replied, kissing him gently. Vaughn deepened the kiss and started to take Sydney's top off. Before he had the chance, Sydney dragged him into the bedroom, kicking the door shut behind them.

A/N: How was it? Was it good, bad, absolutely shocking? Review and let me know. I'll try and update as soon as I can. Until next time LOL Alyce :D