AU: So much writers block…. I promise that I've been working on an update for Breakeven for those of you who care, although, I hope there are some who care. Just, my computer crashed and burned literally when I was in the middle of a prject that was unfortunately due the next day. But, all's well now!
Oh, and also:
August 8, 07: Lorelai "Rory" Gilmore marries Logan Huntzberger
August 18, 07: Rory Gilmore-Huntzberger gets a job on the Obama Campaign and travels with her new husband.
November 3, 07: Campaign Trail ends.
November 4, 07: Lorelai Gilmore marries Luke Danes
December 15, 07: Rory Gilmore – Huntzberger gets a job offer at the New York Times
December 23, 07: Rory Gilmore – Huntzberger finds out that she's pregnant
Prequel: A surprise!
Rory walked out of the all but familiar bathroom in astonishment. She couldn't believe her eyes as she stared at all 23 of the sticks of all shapes and colors. She was glad that she was alone for this, Logan was at a short business meeting and her mother was most likely at Luke's. She knew that she was supposed to feel excited, but all that she'd felt since she saw the many + and yes signs was…dread?
She wasn't completely sure why, she loved Logan and was even married to him, but she was a mess right now. All that she knew was that she was a crying confused girl and she wanted her mommy.
She heard the front door jingle and quickly tried to wipe away her tears and threw all the tests into the giant pocket of her sweatshirt. She knew that she still looked like crap.
"Ah, Fruit of my Loins, are you here to grace me with your company?"Her mother's voice came from the front hall. Her mother pranced into the kitchen and started to make coffee as Rory walked out of the bathroom. As Lorelai finished making the coffee, she turned around with a mug for each of them although, Rory realized, she couldn't have any.
When Lorelai saw Rory face she dropped both mugs onto the table and rushed over to her daughter, "Rory, what's wrong!" Lorelai said as she gave Rory a hug. "What happened?" She prodded. Rory, overwhelmed by it all, could just cry into her mother's shoulders.
Slowly, Rory dug out a few of the pregnancy tests and handed them to her mom. Lorelai glanced at the plus signs and turned back to Rory.
"Honey, your married, why is it such a big deal? You are still married, right?" Lorelai asked, still hugging Rory.
"Yes," Rory's hoarse voice was barely more than a whisper.
"I know, you're scared, but you have a wonderful husband, you should be happy about this! It might not be exactly the right time, but, it was probably going to happen sooner or late what with you not on birth control and all." All Rory could do was nod, and wipe up a few of the tears.
Lorelai just patted her back calmingly and said, "I think that you should tell Logan, he'll want to know."
"Yeah..." Rory murmured, suddenly smiling as she realized how good this could be. Just then, both girls turned their heads when they heard the front door open and shut and a familiar voice called out,
"Lorelai.. Ace.. Are you guys here?"
Rory jumped up and rushed into the bathroom, Lorelai watched nervously as Rory washed her face and pinched her cheeks so that she wouldn't look so sickly and pale. As Rory left the bathroom, Logan came into the kitchen.
"We're here!" Lorelai hollered.
"Here are my favorite women!" Logan said as he gave Rory a quick kiss. Rory couldn't help grinning, as her mother and husband made idle small talk.
"I'm pregnant!" Rory blurted out. She watched as Logan's face traveled from surprise, to shock, and then to happiness.
"Are you…happy?" Rory asked in a small voice. But, Logan's smile said it all as he came over and hugged Rory.
"No, I'm thrilled; I'm having a baby with the love of my life!" He mumbled quietly into her hair.
"I guess we're going to need a house!" Rory said enthusiastically as she started rambling off things they needed to do. Her earlier melt down was completely forgotten, Lorelai was amazed at how happy they looked.
"Um, guys," Lorelai said, interrupting their babbling. "You have 9 months to do that, but tonight's Grandma's party, where there will be a lot of alcohol. Good luck on making an excuse as to why you're not drinking." Lorelai said smugly. "Also, since this will be one of the last parties for months that Rory will be thin, I need hours to get her ready, so shoo Logan!"
"Mo-om," Rory complained.
"I'm just telling the truth, hun, now go away Logan!" Lorelai said as she pulled Rory into the bathroom.
…………….. The Party…………..
"Rory! I never expected to see you here," Exclaimed an exuberant Emily. Emily kissed Rory on both cheeks before also shaking Logan's hand. "When did you guys get back into town? Why, I haven't seen you since the fabulous wedding, oh, 4 months ago? Do you guys have any news?" Emily babbled away, lifting her eyebrows as she asked about news.
Rory could see the double meaning behind the words. "Whoa, Grandma, one question at a time, we got here yesterday, and yes it has been a long time and, I just finished the Obama Campaign. We've been traveling on it for months now, and just want a short rest at home. I also just got an offer at the New York Times as a freelance journalist," Rory was interrupted by Emily who pulled the couple into a back corner.
"You know, as well as I do, that that's not what I meant. I haven't seen you drink any alcohol all night, are you sick or something else?" Emily asked narrowing her eyes.
Rory cast a sideways plea at Logan. It was like the woman had pregnancy radar or something! "I just haven't been feeling well lately, Grandma, and so a major headache tomorrow wouldn't be the greatest thing in the world to go along with it, now would it?" Rory said.
"Ah, look Rory, its Collin and Steph, let's go say hello!" Logan said as he pulled them away from Emily.
"You saved my life! I owe you one," Rory said as they briskly walked over to their old friends.
Logan just pulled her wrist around so that she was looking at him. "You said yes, and are carrying my child, that's all that I can ask for!" Logan said as he kissed her full on the lips.
"I love you, forever and for always," Rory said lovingly into his mouth.
"I know Ace, I know."
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AN: So, what did you think? Did it suck? I think that it was okay, and this was just a prequel chapter before the actual story of about 3 years later, their kid having been born. It's going to be a girl, because that's part of my plan, but does anyone have any name suggestions? I'd be extremely grateful for any of them.
P.S: Does anyone even read these? I know that they can be boring.
" Ace, it's time to get up," Logan's voice whispered gently into Rory's ear.
"Five more minutes…" She mumbled, trying to pull the pillow on top of her head.
"Nope, we'll be late for the exam
