SEGMENT TWO

INT. HOSPITAL – HARTFORD – WAITING ROOM – FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 9th.

Scene opens on Rory, Richard and Emily sitting in the waiting area. The three Gilmores are silent as they stare down at the floor. Camera zooms out and we see a full view of the three characters. Emily breaks the silence by turning her wrist and looking at her watch.

EMILY: (Turns to Richard) What time do you have Richard? My watch says 10:14.

RICHARD: (Looks at his wrist watch) Mine says 10:15.

Rory, though not facing her grandparents, is amused by the exchange.

EMILY: Your watch is a minute off, Richard. Don't forget to correct it. (To this Rory wears a quizzical expression).

RICHARD: (To his wife) Your watch could very well be off by a minute too. (Rory widens her eyes to keep herself focused)

EMILY: It can't be, I just checked this morning. So, it has to be your watch.

RORY: (Sighs, and turns to her grandparents) So, it's been forty-five minutes…

RICHARD: Well, Luke did say he'd update us…

RORY: Yes, he did.

EMILY: (Frowns) It's taking too long.

RICHARD: (Turns to his wife in wonder) Now, now, Emily. Remember how long you were in labor when Lorelai was born?

EMILY: (Dismisses it) I don't remember that far back, Richard.

RICHARD: (Chuckles) Of course you do! Remember the first time you saw her? You couldn't take your eyes off that little baby.

EMILY: (Sighs, gets up from her seat and looks around. She throws her hands in the air and turns to her husband and granddaughter) I wish someone would just come out and let us know what's going on.

RICHARD: Emily, calm down. (Looks to his side) I'm sure we'll hear something soon.

EMILY: And why don't we know what she's having? Everything's a secret with our daughter.

RORY: (Calmly states) I'm sure we'll find out soon, grandma. I think it's exciting.

RICHARD: Indeed, it is. (Thinks) I wonder if it'll be another girl.

RORY: (Plays along) Yeah, I wonder if it'll be another Lorelai.

EMILY: (Dismisses it) You can't name her "Lorelai" - there's already two of you.

RORY: Oh, if it's a girl… I think it'd be awesome if they named her Lorelai. She could be 'Lori'

RICHARD: (Ponders) Lori? Hmm, I think I like Lori.

RORY: (Tries to amuse herself) Oh, we can form a band "the Lorelais" (thinks) I wonder if it's taken.

RICHARD: (Amused himself) I think that's a darn good idea.

EMILY: I think this is a ridiculous conversation.

Rory sighs at Emily.

Scene fades into the next.

INT. HOSPITAL – LABOR ROOM – SAME TIME

Scene opens as Lorelai's doctor removes her gloves and faces the couple. An uneasy Lorelai, is lying down on the bed with Luke next to her.

DR. BORVANSKY: (The couple look at her) Looks like you have a ways to go… (smiles down at Lorelai)

LORELAI: Oy… (looks up at her husband) can I have that coffee now? (Luke looks at the doctor)

DR. BORVANSKY: (Smiles understandingly) I'd like you to hold off on that for a while.

LORELAI: Coffee would make this process go a lot easier…

LUKE: (Looks down at his wife, as he holds her hand) You heard her.

DR. BORVANSKY: (Chuckles and moves towards the exit) I'll be back to check on you in a few minutes. If there's anything you need, just let the nurse know, okay?

LORELAI: Okayyy.

LUKE: (Nods) Thanks.

Dr. Borvansky leaves Luke and Lorelai alone.

LORELAI: (As she continues to breathe a bit heavy) You know, this is all you fault.

LUKE: (Frowns) How's it my fault?

LORELAI: (Points at the stomach) You had a part in it, mister.

LUKE: (Smirks) We'll get through this.

LORELAI: Really? Really?

LUKE: (Nods) You know how I feel about hospitals, but I'll be here till the end.

LORELAI: You'll be here for me as I go through the most excruciating pain to deliver this baby of ours? Do you want to take the risk of standing next to me, and getting your ear bit off or have my nails leave permanent imprints on your arm?

LUKE: (Mocks) Fine, if you want me to leave…

LORELAI: (Desperately grabs his arm with both hands) No, no.. no… I was kidding!

LUKE: (Smiles, then looks down at Lorelai's nails) Although, I think I should go talk to your parents and Rory. (Looks at Lorelai) And maybe find nail clippers.

LORELAI: (Smiles) Before you go, did you call April?

LUKE: (Nods) Yeah, Anna said April could take her last exam on Monday, and fly over here that night.

LORELAI: (Smiles through her exhaustion) I'd love for her to be here with Rory… but Monday night's good too.

LUKE: (Adoringly smiles down at his wife) April was screaming on the other end when she heard.

LORELAI: A good scream or a bad one?

LUKE: (Chuckles) A lot of both… I think she's mad that she can't be here right now, but excited about her new sibling.

LORELAI: (Sighs, and looks down at the stomach) You know, I don't know why I thought the second time around would be easier even after the doc said it's tougher after a certain age. I guess I conveniently forgot this part of the pregnancy… you know, the actual 'giving birth' part. (Takes a deep breath) All women should get lifetime achievement awards for just this part…

LUKE: (Leans in and gives Lorelai a kiss on the head and pats her hand) You'll do great…

LORELAI: (Smiles at her husband, then continues after a moment) You should go tell the others what the doc said…

LUKE: (sighs) I'll get the nurse to be with you…

Lorelai smiles, and her eyes follow Luke as he exits the room.

Scene fades on Lorelai taking a deep breath.

INT. HOSPITAL – WAITING ROOM – A COUPLE OF MINUTES LATER

Scene opens on Rory as she spots Luke as he walks out to them.

RORY: (Gets on her feet as the elder Gilmores follow her) Luke!

LUKE: (Walks up to them) Hey guys…

RICHARD: How's everything going, Luke?

EMILY: (Looks concerned) Why is it taking so long?

LUKE: (Nods) Everything's fine… the doctor was with us for a bit. She said it may be an all-nighter.

EMILY: Oh.

LUKE: Yeah, but everything's fine. (Looks at Richard and Emily) I don't think you should be here all night, though. Go get some rest and I'll call as soon as the baby's here.

EMILY: (Protests) I'm staying right here until the baby arrives.

RICHARD: (Thinks, and then tries to talk sense to Emily) Luke's right, Emily. We can't do anything just sitting here. (Emily sighs)

RORY: (Looks up at Luke) But I'm going to stay here. (Luke nods)

LUKE: (Remembers) Oh, Rory… we don't have the overnight bag with us… can you…

RORY: (Cuts him off) I'm on it… (remembers) Oh, I don't have my car – it's at the inn, I came here with you (looks at Emily and Richard)…

RICHARD: No problem, we'll drop you off at the inn, Rory.

RORY: Thanks (looks up at Luke) Anything else?

LUKE: (Exhausted himself, tries to think with a hand on his forehead) Ugh… no.. I don't think so. The overnight bag's in the coat closet.

EMILY: (Prepares her purse to leave) Call us as soon as you hear anything, Luke.

LUKE: Will do.

RORY: I'll be back as soon as possible.

Luke nods and watches the Gilmores leave. He stands in the hallway a bit longer. Then he takes a deep breath and steps towards the labor room.

Scene fades.

EXT. DRAGONFLY INN – FRIDAY NIGHT – AROUND 11PM

Scene opens on Richard's Mercedes pulling into the driveway of the inn. Rory gets out…

RORY: (Looks through the passenger seat and talks to her grandparents) Thank you…

The grandparents wish Rory a goodnight and drive off. After watching them depart, she turns to the inn and sees the porch framed by the lights Nate had put up. Rory sighs and turns to her car as she digs into her pocket for the keys when a familiar voice calls out to her from the porch…

BABETTE: (Wearing what looks like a hat made of about 4 different paper cups, waves at her) Rory! Doll?!

RORY: (Looks up as Babette climbs down the stairs and rushes over to her) Oh, hey Babette (looks back at the inn when she realizes the noise inside)

BABETTE: Is it here yet?! Is the baby here?

RORY: (Shakes her head) Not yet. (Points at the inn) Is the…

BABETTE: (Cuts her off and nods) Yeah, the party's still going on. We have a big pool going too… all the ladies think it's a girl, and all the men, (adds) except for Kirk, think it's a boy.

RORY: (Amused) Kirk's on the fence, huh?

BABETTE: (Rolls her eyes) What else is new? (Gestures at the inn) The party's still on… You should come in and have a bite to eat, you've been on your feet all day.

RORY: (Smiles with gratitude) No, I'm fine thanks Babette. I have to make a quick stop at the house.

BABETTE: (Returns to the stairs as she responds) Ok, honey. Call us, call us!

Rory pleasantly nods and watch Babette go up the stairs. Then she takes another moment to look up at the lights. Scene cuts to the next which takes place about half an hour later…

EXT. HARTFORD…

Rory's in her car driving in a major street (presumably in Hartford). Since it's late at night, there's only a few other cars on the street. Her cell phone rings…

RORY: (Opens her cell phone and clicks on the speaker phone) Hello?

It's Lane on the other end… but we do not see her.

LANE: Hey, it's me.

RORY: Hey Lane, what's up?

LANE: You're on speaker phone.

RORY: Coincidence, so are you!

LANE: Rory, can you please tell you friend, Paris here, that I only hid her car keys for her own good? She's tipsy… no, more than tipsy… she's downright drunk.

PARIS: (Slurs loudly) Ima no…t drr…unk!

LANE: I told her she can sleep at the inn, and drive back to Harvard in the morning.

RORY: (Frowns) Paris, listen to Lane. She's a mom, she knows what she's talking about!

LANE: (Curiously) Speaking of which… Lorelai…

RORY: (Shakes her head) Nothing yet. The doctor said it may be an all-nighter. (The traffic light turns red, and Rory brings the car to a stop)

LANE: Shucks. Alright, well… I will do all I can to keep Paris from driving tonight.

RORY: (Seriously) Please do, Lane. (Adds) You're such a good friend!

LANE: Bye.

RORY: Night, Lane.

Rory hangs up and takes a deep breath, a little annoyed at the timing of the red light, she frowns. And then she looks to her right, not realizing where she is, she spots a building with a sign that reads, "Broad Street Shelter." The phone had distracted her from realizing that she was to pass by one of her favorite places.

Scene fades on her subtle, yet sad face.

INT. GILMORE MANSION – MASTER BEDROOM – LATER THAT NIGHT

Scene opens on the dark bedroom where the camera is focused on the clock appropriately placed on the night table. It reads 3:06 A.M. As the camera zooms out, though it's dark, we see Emily sitting up in her bed staring into the dark space. With a deep sigh she looks down at the clock. Just as she turns back, Richard rolls over and looks up at her.

EMILY: (Looks down at her husband, and speaks softly) Oh no, did I wake you?

RICHARD: I wasn't asleep, Emily. (Richard pulls himself up to join Emily and turns on one of the lamps). Still no call, I see.

EMILY: (With a frown she looks at the bedside cordless phone) Are you sure the phone's working?

RICHARD: (With a nod) Yes, I'm sure it's working. (Before Emily could open her mouth, Richard continues) And yes, both our cell phones are working as well. (Takes her hand and reassures her) Don't worry, my dear. We were told it would be a while. (With a smile) You of all people know what it's like to be in labor for a long time...

EMILY: (Brushes it off) Why do you have to bring that up again?

RICHARD: (Explains) Because it was one of the most amazing days of both our lives, Emily. As much as we've been through with our daughter… we have that day. The day we brought another human being into this world. (Emily with her usual subtlety acknowledges the comment, but chooses not to respond. Richard continues after a pause). I may not express it as much as I should, but I'm over the moon about this child Luke and Lorelai are about to have. (Emily looks to her side at Richard in wonder) I'm so thankful for this second chance. (Emily can't help but smile at her husband) And I'm sure you feel the same?

EMILY: (Turns and looks down at their hands) You know I do, Richard. (Sighs and looks at the clock again) I just wish we'd…

She gets cut off by the phone.

RICHARD: (Jumps a bit in the bed) Oh! That must be them. (Picks up the phone as Emily curiously watches) Hello? (We only hear one side of the conversation) Yes… mm-hmm… (nods) Yes, of course.

EMILY: (A little annoyed, she nudges Richard) What is it?

RICHARD: Alright. We'll be right there. Okay… okay… goodbye.

EMILY: (Throws her hands in the air) What was that about?

RICHARD: (The big man pushes himself from the bed) Well, come on! We have to go to the hospital…

EMILY: (Confused and excited at the same time, she gets off the bed) Wait a minute!

RICHARD: (In a hurry) What is it?

EMILY: Who called?!

RICHARD: Rory, of course.

EMILY: (Astounded at Richard's aloofness) And?!

RICHARD: (As he ties the robe around his waist) Well, she told me that Lorelai just had a baby.

EMILY: (Impatiently) And?!

RICHARD: And that it's very healthy.

EMILY: (Aggravated she stomps her feet and shouts) Richard!

RICHARD: (Shocked by Emily's reaction) What?

EMILY: "What" did she have?! I've waited this long to find out, and I swear to God, if I find out you knew… and…

RICHARD: (With a calm expression, he smiles at his wife) We have a brand new grandson, Emily.

EMILY: (Expression goes from aggravation to wonderment. She repeats softly) A grandson?

RICHARD: (Gives Emily a moment to process, then he ushers her) Well, come come… let's get ready!

Richard dashes to the master bathroom as Emily processes the news.

Scene fades.

……………..END OF SEGMENT TWO

Will update as soon as possible.

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