A/N: This is my version of Richard's health scare. Contains spoilers and may be spoilerish so if you want to be spoiler free don't read. I've been thinking about it all season 7 as R/L have been awesome! I LOVED the last scene of this past Tuesday's episode. It spoke volumes about their relationship and Logan's voice when he told her he missed her. Don't worry I plan to finish the others this idea just popped in my head. Fall Break is coming so I will have time to update!!! Probably one shot in a 2 parts. It's told mostly from Logan's POV and there isn't much dialogue as they have the great ability to communicate without it!
This Was It!
November 2006.
Rory had called me this afternoon around 4 London time. I knew right away that something was wrong. It was in her voice. She started to sob as she told me Richard was ill and in the hospital. My heart broke for my Ace as she told me the details surrounding Richard's collapse at Yale. She saw the doctor approaching and told me she would call me later with more news of his condition.
As luck would have it my father called shortly after Ace called, normally I wouldn't consider this luck but as I wanted to get home to my girl it was luck. He informed me that the people we bought the internet company from wanted to see me to discuss some things and my father wanted me on a plane later tonight. I let everyone who needed to know in the office that I had an unexpected business trip and would be gone for a few days. I quickly left the office and went to my flat to get packed and on a plane. Now here I sit on a plane waiting for take off while my thoughts wonder to the girl and her family in New Haven that I left behind. As the pilot announces to me that we are clear for take off I look out the window and say "hang on Ace I'm coming" before drifting off to an uneasy sleep.
I was awakened a few hours later by the pilot announcing we had landed at New Haven Airport. As I walked off the plane, I saw Frank in the distance waiting for me. I quickly made it to the car and before long I was on my way to New Haven Medical Center. Frank got to the hospital in record time I quickly got out and made my way in and to the reception area. I inquired about Richard and was told his family was on the 8th floor. I thanked her and quickly made my way to the elevator and pushed 8. The anticipation of seeing Rory made my heart race. We had seen each other a few weeks ago but it had felt like forever. I couldn't wait to see her, comfort her, and hold her again. I was brought out of my thoughts by the elevator signaling that I had reached the 8th floor. As the doors opened I quickly made my way off in search of my Ace and her family.
When I made my way to the waiting room I saw her. My Ace standing against a window looking out of it lost in thought. Her body shook slightly so I knew she was crying. I glanced around the room and only saw Christopher. He noticed me and walked over to where I was standing. He told me that Richard was in serious condition and hadn't woken up since the surgery. I inquired about Rory. He said that since talking to the doctor she didn't want to talk about it. Now, I know Rory eventually she will want to talk about what is eating her up inside and when she is ready I will be there to listen. I asked about Emily and Lorelai and he informed me they were with Richard in his room. After moving him out of recovery Richard had been taken to the ICU and Emily refuse to leave him alone for even a minute so Lorelai was with her in case she needed anything. Christopher was there for both Lorelai and Rory in case they needed anything. Christopher said he was going to get coffee so I could talk to Rory alone. I made my way over to her and gently placed my hands on her shoulders and leaned my head down next to her ear and whispered "I'm here Ace".
She immediately turned around and walked into my now outstretched arms. I wrapped her in a tight hug as she sobbed into my chest. After a few minutes she pulled back to look at me as my arms remain tightly wrapped around her waist.
"Logan, you came home" she smiled weakly.
"Of course I came home I wouldn't want to be anywhere else" I whispered softly as I kissed her gently on the lips.
We pulled apart and I led her over to the chairs and sat down. She tearfully told me all the details surrounding his collapse and what the doctors had told them a few hours ago. She raised her head up from off my shoulder and looked at me and said:
"I'm so scared" the fear evident in her eyes.
"I know" I whispered as I pulled her close. I heard her start crying again and I wrapped my arms around her and soothed her while she cried.
A few moments later I noticed her breathing had evened out and she had fallen asleep with her hand holding on to a piece of my shirt.
"I love you so much Ace" I whispered in her hair as I placed a gentle kiss on top of her head.
A/N: The second part should be up by tonight/tomorrow! I hope you liked it!