It's fall and prime tourist season for Stars Hallow. Lorelai is filling
out paperwork for a wealthy family to stay 2 weeks in the inn's
fanciest room.
The phone rings and Michelle answers.
He hands the phone to Lorelai.
" Hello ? Lorelai Gilmore speaking. " Lorelai says.
" Ms. Gilmore, this is Rory's school. This is the nurse. Her friend
Lane brought her to me, believing her to be not feeling well.
Rory says she's fine, but I think you should come get her. Lane
says she fallen asleep in 2 classes and was stumbling in the
hall earlier. She don't have a fever, well at least not yet. But I
believe it's best she go home. " The nurse informs Lorelai.
" Right. I'll be right there. Thanks for calling. Bye. " Lorelai says
then hangs up.
Lorelai grabs her purse and notions for an fellow employee to
come over.
" Rita, you have to take my place today. I have to go. Something
is wrong with my kid. " Lorelai rushes out then leaves quickly.
Lorelai is at the middle school in less then ten minutes. Getting
out she hurries inside, worried about her daughter. There she
sees Rory sitting on the bench at the front desk.
" Mom, I'm fine. I swear. " Rory starts wanting to stay.
Lorelai shakes her head and goes to sign Rory out, grabbing
her back pack.
" The nurse and Lane beg to differ. You do look a little pale. I'm
taking you home right now, and you're going to bed. " Lorelai
states, leading Rory to the car.
Getting in the jeep, Lorelai turns to Rory.
" Rory honey, were you sick when you got on the bus this
morning ? " Lorelai asks concerned.
" No and I wish everyone would stop saying I'm sick ! " Rory says.
Lorelai shakes her head and drives home.
Arriving back the house, Lorelai carries Rory's backpack and
follows her to her room.
Rory sits on her bed and Lorlai lays the backpack down. Then
goes to get the thomoneter. Returning, Lorelai sticks it under
her daughters tongue.
After a minute, it beeps reading 100.5. Lorelai sighs.
" Kid, you now have a fever. Change into bed clothes and get in
bed. I want you resting now. Mommy don't like it when you lie
to her about not feeling well. I need to know if you're sick, Rory.
I'll be back with some things. Now be honest. What hurts ? "
Lorelai asks in a motherly tone.
Rory's eyes feel with tears and she allows herself to show she is
sick.
" My stomach and my body aches all over. " Rory answers sadly.
Lorelai nods and goes in the bathroom. She gets the trash can,
a couple towels, a rag, a rinse cup, and hair tie.
Coming back, she places the items on the bed, finding Rory
changed and laying bed. Then she ties her daughter's hair
back out of her face.
" Sweetie, mommy is right here. You probably have a stomach
virus. Do you want anything to drink ? " Lorelai asks.
" Yeah. Some Sprite or 7-UP. " Rory replies.
Lorelai goes to the kitchen and pours some Sprite in a hard plasic cup and puts in a straw.
Coming back, she sits on Rory's bed and helps her take a drink.
" Easy, easy honey. Don't drink too much. It might cause
vomiting. " Lorelai quickly says, worried.
" Thanks mom. I just want to sleep now. " Rory tells her.
" Okay honey. I'll just be asleep over there in the chair. Here if
you need me. " Lorelai replies.
Rory goes to sleep and Lorelai takes a seat in front of her bed.
Thirty minutes later, Rory wakes up and starts gagging. Alarmed,
Lorelai helps her lean over the trashcan. Rubbing her back and
holding her.
" Shhhh, it's okay. Mommy's here. I got you. " Lorelai whispers.
Rory finishes and Lorelai wipes her mouth. Noticing her sweating,
she goes and wets the wash rag. Returning, she places it on
Rory's forehead.
" Mom...it hurts. " Rory moans out.
Lorelai strokes Rory's hair and picks her up, sitting back on the
bed with her daughter in her lap.
" Shhh...I got you baby. I know it hurts but you'll be better soon. "
Lorelai whispers.
She rocks Rory gently, grateful the girl is small for her age.
Looking down at her daughter, Lorelai vows to always be there
for Rory.
