Disclaimer: I don't own anything to do with Gilmore Girls, actors, characters, plots, etc, that would be the wonderful people at WB. Although if I did, I'm pretty sure they'd be some big changes coughChadcough. Anyway if you do feel inclined to sue me, some people have strange urges and we must accept them for who they are, I'm currently flat broke so all you will get is a used textbook, on organic chemistry.
Ali: Thanks for reading. Haven't decided whether this will be a trory yet, I divided on that one.
Rockrose: Well, there was enough demand, and I couldn't exactly refuse! Thanks for reading and reviewing.
FairyGirl07: Thanks for reading, but I can't rule Logan completely out of the picture (I just mashed up two sayings, sorry!).
Rish: Thanks, I'm channelling my inner-Finn, glad you like it.
Bethany Inc: No, the baby will not be dying, I don't like stories when they kill the baby off like that either. Plus I did promise an alternate version, so if I killed the baby off in this one, I'd just be going back to the original. Thanks for reading.
Photoboothromance: Thanks for reading. Logan's going to be around, I don't know for how long exactly, put enough pressure on me and I might kill him off sooner than later.
LoVe23: Thanks for reading and reviewing. I like the original too (maybe better), but I'll try to make this one lighter.
Mamashirl: I have to admit I like the original better, but that's because that's the story I thought of all along. Thanks for reading.
Red Dots are Awesome: Yeah, I bowed to the trend of Rory's first child being a girl and calling her Lorelai, but I gave her the middle name Emily, I don't think anyone else has done that. Thanks for reading.
Fallen Heart: I like the original better than the alternate, but that's not going to stop be writing the best alternate that I can! And we're back to the big question… just who is the father? I'm predicting you'll find out in four chapters, give or take.
Lexie M: Abortion is as controversial as it gets and like you said, it does have a massive impact on people, but I'm not afraid to take on a bit of controversy. Anyway, thank you for reading and reviewing, I hope this version satisfies everyone.
Finnlover: Logan's alright, but Tristan rocks! Okay so that was my teeny-bopper moment, moving right along… I hope you like this story as much as the original. Thanks for reading.
BkwrmDancer: In my opinion, Rory would have done what she thought was best for her, and I think she would have had the abortion, it's important to look at everything in context. She's 21 and struggling with some important issues not just having the baby, but it's impact on her life. She just has to look at her own mother to see what having a baby so young can do to her life. Abortion is a controversial topic and it's the woman's choice… sorry if I sound like some pro-choice propaganda leaflet, but abortion has been in the news a lot lately where I live, so I've got some angst going. Anyway I hope you enjoy the alternative version, and I hope I haven't scared you away.
Chapter 17 (V2)"So, when did you get this?" Lorelai asked, referring to the ultrasound.
"Last weekend."
Their little celebration was drawing to a close, the coffee table was littered with empty beer cans, coffee mugs and water bottles. The remaining few slices of a pizza sat growing cold in the box.
"When you were in Boston for the journalism thing?" Paris clarified.
"Actually I sort of lied about that," Rory admitted, "I did go to Boston, but not for a workshop."
"Then why'd you go?"
"I went because I was going to get an abortion," she murmured softly.
"What?" Paris gasped.
Tristan looked stunned, a sad expression crossed Lorelai's face and Finn gaped like a fish.
"Why?" Lorelai asked.
"When I came back from Stanford," Rory began, turning to Tristan, "I thought that there was no chance for us. And I couldn't go through this pregnancy alone – "
"What about us?" Finn interrupted, "Paris, your mum and I would have been here for you."
"I know, I know, but it's not the same as having someone as 'the father'," Rory glanced apologetically at her mother, knowing that she had raised her without Christopher's help.
"What about Logan?" Finn asked.
"So when I figured Tristan was out, I was left with Logan," Rory continued her story, "And he made it pretty clear that he'd be there for me as long as there was no baby."
"You can't decide to have abortion just because someone tells you that," Paris replied.
"And I wasn't going to," Rory nodded, "I thought about it a great deal and I decided that having a baby now wasn't something I could deal with, so I decided to have an abortion."
"But, you didn't – I mean, couldn't have?" Tristan asked, finally finding his voice again.
"No, I couldn't go through with it," Rory explained, remembering the moment, "I was in a hospital gown and I was waiting for the doctor and I just couldn't."
"Oh, honey," Lorelai whispered, imagining the suffering her daughter had gone through alone.
"I realised I was alone anyway with or without the baby. And I remembered that you brought me up alone and that it can be done."
"And you will do it," Lorelai comforted her daughter, "And you won't be alone."
"Thank you," Rory gave a teary smile.
"I can't believe Logan told you have to have abortion," Finn shook his head, "I think I should go down there and tell him exactly I how I feel about that."
Finn stormed out of the suite, a man of a mission, or at least he tried to storm out.
"Oh, linen," Finn exclaimed, opening the linen cupboard instead of the front door, "Just checking… in case you need linen..."
He gave his most convincing smile before opening the right door.
"Should we be worried?" Tristan asked watching Finn leave.
"Maybe," Rory frowned, trying not to laugh.
"I'll go," Paris volunteered with a reluctant sigh, "Plus I have a few things to tell Huntzberger myself."
"Thanks, Paris," Rory smiled gratefully.
"Well, I should get going too, I had to leave Sookie in charge at the Inn," Lorelai said, also preparing to leave, "And I'm almost afraid of what I'll find when I get back."
She embraced her daughter, holding her tight.
"Forget Logan, we're here for you, anything you need, you call me, okay?" Lorelai told Rory, "And Tristan's it's nice to see you again."
"Bye Mom."
"Bye Lorelai," Tristan added.
"So what about you?" Rory asked Tristan when they were finally alone.
"Well I've still got school for a few more months, but I'm pretty sure I can be here every weekend. Fly in on Saturday morning, leave Sunday afternoon."
"Are you sure?" she didn't want to upset his life too much.
"Yes, I am," he assured her, smiling confidently.
"Okay," Rory smiled softly, thankful that he was making an effort for her.
"Good."
"I'm sorry you and Ivory broke up."
"It's okay, really, plus it was inevitable."
Rory was about to speak again when Paris and Finn stumbled back into the room.
"Oh God, Finn, what happened?" Rory gasped.
There was a bruise below his right eye that was starting to look more and more purple, blood trickled from his lip and his hands were cut and bruised as well.
"I thought black eyes were in season," Finn grimaced.
"This is the point at which you're meant to say 'you should see the other guy'," Rory said, helping him to sit.
"Hmm, well, if you want to see the other guy, you're more than welcome too," Finn responded, "But I need a drink, something strong and manly."
Without a word, Tristan handed him a beer.
"Suppose this do," Finn shrugged, eyeing the beer distastefully, before looking up at Tristan, "Not your fault this women don't know nothing about good beer."
Paris forced herself not to respond, Finn needed first aid not snappy comments, although it took all her will power not to tell him off.
"Finn, you didn't get into a fight with Logan did you?" Rory asked worried, reaching for his hand, careful not to touch the cuts as Paris went in search of the first aid kit.
"Actually, now that you mention it, Logan was there… curious."
"Finn!"
"Your honour needed defending and I thought I was the man for the job."
"And Logan hit you?" Rory asked, as Paris set the first aid kit on the table.
"Good God no!" Finn exclaimed, "Logan's not much of a physical guy."
"Then how, what – "
"It's kind of embarrassing," Finn squirmed in his seat.
"Well?" Rory prompted.
"I, well, I…" Finn trailed off.
"He was telling Logan off for doing all that to you and then he kind of tripped and fell down a flight of stairs and hit a brick wall," Paris answered for him with a straight face.
Paris, Rory and Tristan shared a glance.
"Don't you dare laugh," Finn ordered seeing the glance.
And they tried not to laugh, instead focussing on the floor, but Rory made the mistake of looking at Paris and all three burst out laughing.
"It's not funny!"
"Oh, I'm sorry, Finn," Rory said, unable to suppress a smile.
"It's just, you fell down a flight of stairs – "
"And you hit a brick wall!" Tristan chuckled.
"Oh give me that," Finn grabbed the gauze pad from Paris, glaring at them, "I try to do the right thing and this is the thanks I get."
"Okay, okay, we'll stop," Paris said, calming down, "And you might want to the plastic off that first."
She took the gauze from him, opened the packet and started cleaning the cuts.
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AN: Please note, I'm not trying to preach anything for or against abortions, I'm not trying to influence anyone.
