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'm sorry its been forever since I updated. I wasn't sure what I wanted to write for it, but after much thought, I finally got some idea. I know how I want this to end (I think) and its just a matter of filling in the gaps between now and then. Please review and I'll try and have the next chapter up soon.
Lil Aussie Alias Chick-Thanks for reviewing. I think that whole Syd telling Bridgette that her mother was in jail was really off, when I think about it now, but I can't be bothered changing it now. :D :P
Morgareno-Thanks for reviewing. I never really thought about when this was set, but I'll say pre Phase One, AU (cos S/V are together). And yeah it is kinda sickly sweet, but I thought that after all the drama in Secrets and Lies, they deserved some sickly sweetness. I might get Lauren and Weiss together… to tell you the truth, that has crossed my mind a couple of times, but we'll just wait and see. :D :P
Natalie-Thanks for reviewing, as always. I agree that last chapter wasn't all that great, to be honest, I'm having trouble with this fic, we just don't get on well. But I'll try and make the next chapter better. I promise. :D :P
Dolphingurl1-Thanks for reviewing. :D :P
Chapter 7When Amanda was four months old, Sydney returned to work. Amanda had grown considerably in the past few weeks, and Sydney and Vaughn marvelled at their little girl and her accomplishments. Syd wasn't too enthused about coming back to the CIA, especially after so much time off, but nethertheless, Amanda was left in the trusting care of a family friend, and Sydney reluctantly went back to the office.
The first morning she walked back into the Ops Centre and everything seemed so familiar. Vaughn had her hand clutched in his own and they headed for their respective desks. When Sydney sat down, the first thing that she noticed was that her pile of work was still there, even after a few months. She picked up a random folder and flicked through it, scanning her eyes over the contents. Vaughn interrupted her when she was midway down one of the pages, "Syd, we have a meeting in a couple of minutes."
"Ok" she replies, dropping the folder back onto her desk and standing up. She grabbed Vaughn's hand and he led her to the briefing room, following several other agents.
"Agent Bristow," Kendall bellowed as she entered the small room, "Good to have you back." Sydney nodded politely and took her seat next to Vaughn. She looked around the room and for the first time, noticed a lot of new faces. "Vaughn," she whispered, "Who are these people?"
"We got a few new agents," he whispered back, as Kendall called the meeting to order.
"This is Julian Sark," he said as a black and white picture of Sark appeared on the monitors, "We have obtained intelligence that Sark is attempting to secure nuclear weapons from this man," another picture popped up, "Gerad Nabisi. According to information retrieved from Echelon, the meeting will take place in Salzberg. Five pm local time on Wednesday. Agents Vaughn and Reed, you leave in three hours," he slid two folders across the table, "see Marshall for your Op Tech. Meeting dismissed." Vaughn opened the folder and began leafing through its contents. Sydney stood up and grabbed Vaughn's hand, pulling him up to his full height. They walked out of the conference room together, "I can't believe Kendall's sending you away again," Sydney complained. "Syd, its fine. I'll be back in a couple of days," he said, kissing her forehead, as he stopped at her desk. Sydney forced a smile, "I've gotta go to Op Tech with Lauren." Syd nodded in response and watched as he walked over to where Lauren was conversing with Weiss and another unfamiliar face. She watched as Vaughn motioned to Lauren to follow him. She obliged and they disappeared into Marshall's office.
Weiss came over to Sydney after she'd picked up another folder so she could scan its contents. "Hey Syd," he said, "Good to have you back."
"Thanks Weiss," she mumbled. "Hows things with Lauren?"
"I don't know what you mean," he said innocently.
"Eric, just because I've been away for a few months, doesn't mean Vaughn hasn't told me all about your love life." His eyes widened,
"Vaughn said that he wouldn't say anything."
"And trust me when I tell you that you don't want to know how I found out." Weiss squirmed, "I bet I don't, keep that to yourself Bristow. When are you guys getting hitched anyway?" She shrugged,
"I dunno, we've been too busy with Amanda to plan anything."
"Well, my advice, stay away from Agent Baxter," he pointed to a portly man who was standing near Vaughn's desk, "He'll tell you that she's a devil child, cos you aren't married yet." Sydney scoffed in disgust,
"Who does he think he is? If he says that to me, the first thing I'll do is teach him not to mess with me and Vaughn again." Then, as if he knew that Syd and Weiss were talking about him, Baxter began walking towards Syd's desk. As he approached, he held his hand out, "I'm Donald Baxter. Are you new here?"
"Syd's been on Maternity Leave," Weiss supplied.
"Well that's wonderful," Baxter replied cheerfully.
"Isn't it!" Weiss mocked. Sydney snickered. Baxter stood there oblivious to the fact that Syd and Weiss were mocking him. In an effort to stir him up, Sydney tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, purposely showing off her left hand. The look on Baxter's face was priceless, "You're the mother of the Devil Child," he said, his tone completely serious.
"Excuse me, what did you call my daughter?" Sydney asked, feigning anger.
"She's a devil child. Born out of Wedlock. She's a barstid," he stated calmly. That was the last straw for Sydney, who stood up to her full height and lifted her chin, intimidating the much larger man. "Don't you ever call my daughter a barstid or a devil child again." Baxter squirmed under her gaze and merely nodded. "Good. And if I ever hear that you've been slandering my daughter again, you'll wish that you'd never been born." He quivered slightly and nodded again, then quickly turned around and dashed off down a random hall. Once he was out of sight Weiss doubled over laughing, Sydney soon following suit. A few of the other agents who'd been watching with interest started laughing too, particularly those who'd worked with Sydney before she went on leave. "Nice one Syd," Weiss said, giving her a high five as he caught his breath.
By the time Vaughn and Lauren came out from Op Tech, the laughter had died down and most people had settled back into their normal work routine. Sydney was still flipping through the pile of paperwork that was sitting on her desk when Vaughn came back. He sat a steaming mug down next to her. "Thought you'd be thirsty," he said. She smiled appreciatively. "Thanks sweetie," she replied, after taking a sip.
"Whatcha doin?" Vaughn asked.
"Trying to figure out where to start. The piles are endless."
"I know what you mean."
"How long til you leave?" He looked at his watch,
"An hour and a half, but I've still gotta get my stuff from home." Sydney nodded and returned her attention to the file she was skimming. Vaughn kissed her temple and returned to his desk, so he could attempt to organise the clutter.
Half an hour later he went back over to Sydney's desk, carrying his briefcase in one hand. "Syd, I'm gonna go, I've gotta get my stuff from home." Sydney looked away from the file she was studying and turned her attention to her fiancé. "Ok, I'll see you when you come back," she said, trying not to let her emotion show. Sydney stood up and wrapped her arms around his body and lifted her face to his. Their lips met a split second later and they pulled away several moments later. "I love you," Sydney said, as she struggled to regain her breath. "I love you too." Vaughn kissed her again quickly, gave her one last squeeze and left her warm embrace. Syd watched as he disappeared down the hall, once he was out of her sight, she sat down and continued reading through her reports.
A/N: What do you think? Was it good, bad, or horrible? I know it's been a long time since I updated, but I promise to update quicker next time. Also if anyone has any ideas that I could incorporate into the story, let me know. Until next time… LOL Alyce :D