CHAPTER 4
“Anything?” Vaughn asked.
“No. She is still in surgery.” She said. Vaughn sat down next to her and put an arm around her. She leaned her head against his shoulder.
“I have to tell her now.” Syd said, “She deserves to know why she was shot.”
“I think you should wait until she is back home.” Vaughn said
“I swear, I’m going to kill that sorry son of a b****.” Syd said
“Yeah, well you’re not the only one.” Vaughn said
“Hey, are you okay?” She asked
“I’m fine why?” He asked
“Well, it’s just when I dropped you off you seemed kind of distant.” She said
“I’m sorry, its just been a long day.” Vaughn said, “I love you.” He said. He had that passion back in his voice and she was so relieved. Will came running into the hospital.
“Where is she? Is she okay?” Will asked out of breath.
“Will calm down, she’s still in surgery.” Syd said standing up in front of Will.
“What the hell happened?” Will asked
“Not here.” Syd said looking around at all the doctors. Syd and Will walked outside and sat on a bench.
“Sark sent two of his men to get me. They started shooting, Vaughn came and took them out. I looked down at Francie and realized she had been shot. I’m so sorry Will this is all my fault.” Syd said
“No, it’s not, you couldn’t do anything about it.” Will said
“Yes I could have, They wanted me to come with them but I refused this wouldn’t have happened if I would have cooperated.” Syd said
“Maybe but what says that they wouldn’t have killed you?” Will asked
“Well better me than the people I love.” Syd said. Just then Vaughn walked out.
“What’s wrong?” Syd asked
“The doctor said she is going to be okay, a few days in the hospital, but otherwise she’ll live.” Vaughn said smiling slightly.
“Thank God, can we see her?” Will asked
“Yeah.” Vaughn said. Will ran inside to Francie’s room.
“Don’t you want too see her?” Vaughn asked
“Of course, but she’s in there because of me. She’s not going to want to talk to me.” Syd said.
“Yes she will, you’re her best friend, she loves you. Yes she might me a little mad at first, but Syd, she’ll get over it.” Vaughn said putting an arm around her.
“I have lied to her for so long, how could she.” Syd asked now almost crying.
“Syd you did it to protect her.” Vaughn said
“Yes, but look what happened to her because I didn’t tell her.” Syd said
“And if you did something worse could have happened.” Vaughn said, “Trust me, she’ll forgive you.” Vaughn said kissing her forehead.
“Come on, I’m sure she wants to see you.” Vaughn took her hand and led her inside. She stood in the doorway. Francie looked up.
“Will can I talk to Francie for a minute?” Syd asked. Will got up.
“Sure, tell me when you’re done.” Will said. Syd closed the door. And walked over to Francie.
“Francie, I know you have a lot of questions.” Syd said
“Yes, I do.” Fran said, “Like why you are wearing my sweater.” Fran said smiling a little. Syd didn’t smile. She had no clue how she as going to brake this to Francie.
“Fran, I don’t work for a bank.”
“What are you talking about?” Fran said now confused
“Fran I work… I work for the CIA.” Syd said waiting for her friend’s reply.
“Funny!” Fran said laughing a little. She looked at Syd who had a serious look on her face.
“Oh my God, you’re not kidding are you?” Fran said
“It’s a very long story, I’ll tell you the whole thing when we get home.” Syd said
“Tell me now!” Fran said
“Fran it’s not safe to tell you here.” Syd said, “I’m sorry for everything.” Syd said she was teary eyed. She walked out of the room. Will walked back into the room.
“Things didn’t go so well?” Will asked
“Did you know about this?” Fran asked
“What?” Will asked
“About her job?” Fran said. Will hesitated for a moment.
“Yes, but Fran…”
“You knew too, am I the only one that didn’t know?” She asked
“Fran! The reason Sydney didn’t tell you was to protect you.” Will said
“Do I look protected?” Fran said, “Two men walked up too us and shot me.”
“Fran, remember when I went missing? Well I was abducted.” Will said
“WHAT?” Fran said shocked
“I was abducted because I knew too much and because someone wanted to get to Sydney. I’m not a heroin addict I never was. The only way that SD-6 would let me live, is if I destroyed my life. Sydney didn’t want what happened to me too happen to you.” Will said.
“Wait, that SD-6 article was real? There really is a organization called SD-6?” Fran asked shocked
“Yes, well there was, the CIA took them down about 4 months ago.” Will said, “She was afraid that the head of SD-6 would get to you like he did Danny.”
“What? What are you talking about? Danny was murdered.” Fran said
“Yes, when the head of SD-6 found out Sydney told Danny about SD-6,” He paused “He murdered him.”
“Oh, oh my God.” Fran eyes got big. “Why did she still work for them then?”
“Because she is going to kill that sorry son of a b****.” Will said. Francie saw the anger in Will’s eyes.
“Wait, what about this Vaughn character?” Fran asked
“Vaughn is Sydney’s handler, he helps her on missions and used to help her keep her cover with SD-6.” Will said. Fran was so confused right now. She didn’t know who to believe, just like Syd.
(A few days later)
“Oh my gosh it’s so good to be home!” Fran said walking in the door. She plopped down on the couch.
“Hey you want something to drink?” Will asked walking into the kitchen.
“Sure.” Fran said
“What do you want?” Will asked
“Anything!” Fran said. Will came and handed her a coke.
“Thanks” Fran said. Will plopped down next to her. Just then Syd walked in the door. She put her things down and walked into the living room.
“Hey.” Syd said
“Hi.” Will said. Fran just sat there.
“I think it’s time you start explaining.” Fran said.
“Yeah, I guess it is.” Syd said. She sat down across from Fran and Will.
“Where do I start?” Syd asked
“From the beginning.” Fran said
Syd sighed.
“8 years ago SD-6, the people impersonating the CIA, recruited me. At the time I didn’t have a life, you remember, I didn’t feel like I had a purpose in life. So I started to train, so I could become an agent. Well after the first 6 weeks, Sloane the head of SD-6, decided I was ready to go on missions. At first I was accompanied by my former partner Dixon. After a while I was ready to go on my own. I thought SD-6 was a part of the CIA, until Danny’s death. After Danny asked me to marry him I told him about SD-6, and how I was a spy. Sloane had him killed. When I became an agent Sloane told me I couldn’t tell anyone about what I did. Even though it was my fault that Danny died, I still want revenge on Sloane. Anyway I came home from a mission after I had told Danny, I found him in the bath tub, he had been murdered and shot repedidly. So I started to piece things together. On my next mission I was caught and tortured, I finally got free and I went to the real CIA. That’s when I became a double agent, I was helping the CIA bring down SD-6. That’s also when I meet Vaughn, he helped me through the paper work and my missions. After that they took him off my case, I guess he wasn’t experienced enough. Well I didn’t trust anyone else but him, so being me I told them that I wouldn’t work unless Vaughn was my permanent handler. We went through many missions. Then I found out that my mother, Irena Derevko, worked for the KGB and that she may not have been dead. She killed 12 CIA operatives.” Syd stopped to look at Francie’s shocked face. “One of the agents she savagely murdered was Vaughn’s father.” She stopped again.
“Oh my God, your mother did all of this?” Fran asked amazed
“Yes, anyway we went on more missions, we kept giving SD-6 fake Intelligence. Finally about 4 months ago, we acquired codes that helped us take down SD-6 and the other Cells. Finally I thought that my life was normal. But it turns out that Sloane and Sark, another agent that worked with my mother, were working together to gather info about Rambaldi. Rambaldi was a scientist who lived centuries ago, he has made inventions that, well I can’t explain they are so guineas.” Syd stopped to let Francie catch up and take everything in.
“What about your mother?” Fran asked.
“Well she turned herself in a while ago, but she recently escaped. She is now working with Sark and Sloane.” Syd finished answering Francies questions then all three of them sat in silence. A few minutes later Sydney broke the silence.
“Um, I have to go by vaughn’s I’ll see you later.” Syd grabbed her things and walked out the door. Francie just sat in amazement. She couldn’t say anything. Sydney traveled to Vaughns house and knocked on the door. He opened it.
“Hey.” He said smiling at her.
“Hey, can I come in?” She asked. He moved aside to let her in.
“So how did it go?” he asked her
“Not well, I wouldn’t be surprised if she never wants to talk to me again.” She said plopping down on the couch. He sat next to her. She leaned her head against his shoulder.
(Will and Francie)
Fran was still staring into space. Will was just sitting there starring at her.
“Fran you okay?” Will asked. Fran looked at him.
“How could I have been so selfish? Her mother is a murderer, her father programmed her to be a spy, her former boss killed Danny?” Fran shook her head. “And I just let my best friend walk out the door. She probably thinks I hate her.” Fran said.
“You don’t?” Will asked
“Of course not, yes I am disappointed that she lied to me this whole time, but she was only protecting me.” Fran started to cry.
“Hey it’s okay, I have an idea.” Will said and he picked up the phone.
(Syd and Vaughn)
They were sitting on the couch. She was safe in his arms. Them her phone rang.
“Hello?” Syd answered
“Hey, Syd.” Will said from the other end.
“Hey, what’s up?” She asked
“Can you meet me and Fran for dinner later?” Will asked
“Will I think Francie needs some time away from me.” Syd said
“Please Syd just meet us?” Will asked
“Fine, but where?” She asked
“Francie’s place.” Will said. Syd hung up the phone after saying good-bye.
“Will wants me to meet him and Francie for dinner.” She said, “You’re coming with right?” She asked
“If you want me too I will.” He said
They got ready and headed out the door. She wore a short red dress and he wore a dark blue dress shirt with black dress pants. He drove down to Francie’s restaurant. It was the first time he had been in Fran’s restaurant. They walked in. There tons of people there, but they weren’t surprised it was a Friday night. Vaughn and Syd walked over to the corner table that Will was sitting at.
“Hey Will.” Syd said walking up to him and hugging him.
“Hey Syd, Hey Vaughn.” Will said shaking Vaughn’s hand. Vaughn took off Sydney’s coat for her. They all sat down.
“So where is Fran?” Syd asked
“Oh she is in the back, she had to do something, I told her she wasn’t going to work tonight but you know Francie.” Will said smiling.
“Yeah, I know Francie.” Syd whispered under her breath. A few minutes later Fran walked out and walked over to the table.
“Hey.” She said to everyone. Syd just smiled. She sat down. There was an awkward silence between them.
“Fran,” Syd began
“Syd,” Fran began. They said it at exactly the same time.
“Go ahead.” Fran said. Syd didn’t hesitate she took the opportunity.
“Fran, I’m sorry if I hurt you, but I was only trying to protect you and I couldn’t think of losing you like I did Danny. I understand if you never forgive me but Fran, I am truly sorry.” Syd said. Fran looked at her smiling.
“Syd, I forgive you.” Fran said
“But how?” Syd asked
“Syd, you are my best friend. I know you were just trying to protect me. I should be the sorry one. I always hassle you about how you work too much and how you are never there for me. But then I found out that your out there saving the world.” Fran was almost crying.
“So we’re friends again?” Syd asked
“Girl we have never not been friends. Now get over here and give me a hug.” Fran said standing up. Syd jumped up and hugged Francie. Vaughn and Will smiled. They sat back down and ordered dinner. Afterward they all started to talk.
“Hey Syd, do you remember that guy for from Baxter’s pool party.” Fran asked almost laughing.
“You mean Ol’ Blue?” Syd said laughing. Everyone laughed.
“Oh I have to hear this one.” Vaughn said
“Okay, this guy Luke, he was a very funny-stupid guy, I mean he made everyone smile. Anyway me and Syd are standing in the door watching some guys and this Luke guy comes up to Syd and asks her to dance. He was cute by the way, he had these sexy blue eyes and…” Fran was cut off by Will.
“Okay Fran we get the picture.” Will said. Fran looked at Will and then Vaughn.
“Right, anyway he asks her to dance and of course I make her go. She’s dancing with him and all of a sudden he grabs her a**.” Fran said
“What?” Vaughn said
“Hey relax listen to the rest of the story.” Syd said holding his hand
“Like I was saying, Syd was totally disgusted so she grabs a hold of his shirt and throws him in the lake. Everyone started laughing.” Fran said
“So why was he named Ol’ Blue?” Will asked
“Well the lake had blue dye in it just to make it look, well, blue. So he climbs out and his whole body is blue I mean his face his hair everything, everyone was laughing at him. Syd just stood there and gave him the evil eye.” Fran finished
“I felt so good after I did that.” Syd said smiling.
“Sometimes I wish my life were like that again, just hanging out and having fun.” Fran said
“Yeah, me too.” Syd said her smile diminished.
“How about we go see a movie?” Vaughn asked.
“Good idea, I’ve been waiting to see SWAT.” Will said.
“No you don’t, we are not going to see a guy movie. Today is chick flick.” Francie said.
“Come on! No fair!” Will said. Vaughn laughed.
“We are going to see HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN TEN DAYS.” Francie said.
“This sucks.” Will said.
“Hey, you don’t like it go home.” Fran said.
“Fine me and Vaughn will go somewhere else.” Will said.
“Right?” Will asked. Vaughn looked at Will then Syd.
“Um.” Vaughn said. Francie and Syd laughed.
“Yeah go ahead and laugh, we’ll just go to a strip club.” Will said. They stopped laughing. Will was in for it now.
“You will not go to a w**** house and see naked girls, if you do then I am so going to kick you a**!” Francie said. She looked at Vaughn.
“Hey, I was going to go to the movie.” Vaughn said.
“Will I think you need to hang out with Vaughn a little more.” Fran said.
“I thought you said you were coming with me?” Will asked.
“He’s coming with us.” Fran said.
“No he’s not. I’m not going by myself!” Will said.
“HEY!” Vaughn yelled. Everyone was quite.
“Did it ever occur to you maybe I want to be with Sydney. I don’t care if we see the YA YA sister hood, if she’s goin’ I’m goin’.” Vaughn said. Sydney smiled.
“Fine, I’ll go clubbing by myself.” Will said he got up and walked out the door.
“Lets go see the movie.” Fran said. They all got up and walked to the Movie Theater that was 3 blocks down.