Author's notes: First of all I would like to give a massive thanks to my friend GGRox07! She has helped me with the touch-ups and making sure everything is to character. She helped me make this chapter much better by offering advice!! Thank-you also, for your reviews: Like2CUhappy24-7, chole2007, Kat321 and jeremy Shane! And a big thanks to Javajunkie4evar for your review, it was motivating and helpful. It made me very, very happy too :)

Chapter Four: Unholy Gilmore's

You could truly slice the air with a knife; the atmosphere outside the front door of the Gilmore Mansion was cold and tense. Luke was still fiddling with his tie while the girls in front of him just stood there in silence. Rory wasn't as nervous as the other two, but the same dreadful thoughts were going though her mind. Lorelai wasn't doing much constructive thinking; she was just standing there…frozen with fear, anticipation and horrific scenarios.

'Are we ever going to ring the bell?' Luke finally spoke up after another ten minutes of standing there.

'One more minute' Lorelai replied instantly but Rory reached out and rung the bell.

'Traitor' Lorelai hissed at her but grabbed Luke's arm tightly as the door opened.

'Hello, come in' Emily said, hardly giving them a glance.

'Since when do you open the door?' Lorelai asked.

'Since the maid decided it wasn't one of her duties in which she is being paid for' Emily frowned and took their coats, only then did she notice Luke. 'Oh, I didn't know you were joining us tonight'

'Ah yeah, it was sort of last min-' he started to say but Emily spoke over him and turned to Lorelai.

'Why didn't you call to tell me you were bringing him?'

'He has a name, mum' Lorelai told her but did not let Luke go.

'Very well, come in' Emily rolled her eyes and led the way to the living room. 'Can I get anyone a drink?'

'Soda please' Rory said right away and sat down.

'Beer' Luke added, feeling he really needed it.

'Lorelai, martini?' Emily offered, unsure

'No thanks' Lorelai sighed; really wishing she could have one right now…or five.

'And since when do you stop drinking martinis?' Emily asked, bringing the drinks to Rory and Luke.

'Since I…ah' Lorelai then just shrugged, feeling nervous all over again. 'Where's dad?'

'He's coming' Emily turned to the staircase. 'RICHARD!'

'Yikes' Lorelai gasped at the volume of her mother's voice.

'So, how are things?' Emily sat down in her usual armchair while Richard made his way downstairs, readjusting his bow tie along the way.

'Fine' Luke nodded since he felt the question had been directed towards him. 'Really good, actually'

'Hello girls' Richard smiled and got himself a scotch. 'Oh, I didn't realize that he was joining us'

'His name is Luke' Lorelai pointed out again.

'And why weren't we informed?' Richard asked his wife.

'Apparently Lorelai felt that it was perfectly okay to just show up' Emily said, clearly not thrilled with Luke's presence.

'Mum' Lorelai frowned before glancing away in annoyance.

Richard sat beside Rory and watched Luke in interest. He also noticed the way Lorelai seemed to be glued to his side. 'Everything is well, I presume?'

'Yes' Luke nodded and took another sip of his beer. Richard and Emily were looking very suspicious and slightly annoyed, which made the group before them even more nervous.

'So why did you bring him here tonight, unannounced?' Emily asked Lorelai.

'Mum' Lorelai shook her head again. She then felt a wave of dizziness, as her stomach hurt a bit. 'Why does it matter?' she asked Emily while trying to look perfectly fine. If she didn't tell her parents the truth tonight then she may never be able to.

'Well I was just wondering' Emily shrugged. 'You don't usually bring a man to dinner without telling us first'

'This man just happens to be my fiancée, mother' Lorelai frowned but Rory had noticed the slight strain in her face that time. 'You're going to be seeing…a lot more of him'

'You okay?' Luke jumped in that time as Lorelai placed a hand on her forehead.

'Are you ill?' Emily asked while Richard felt he should just let them deal with it and remained quiet, alongside Rory.

'What have you been feeding her?' Emily then seemed to be accusing Luke.

Lorelai shut her eyes and tried to not argue, this wasn't why they were here.

'I mean, I know that diner of yours isn't the-'

'Mother!' Lorelai snapped. She didn't want her mum involved in her baby's life then, to think that Emily disliked Luke that much. 'I love Luke, and if you can't accept that then I don't want you to be a part of our future' Lorelai said and left the room. Luke went after her but Rory stayed where she was, since she knew Emily and Richard would also follow if everyone left the room at once.

'Lorelai!' Luke rushed to her as Lorelai clutched her stomach and leaned against the wall for support.

'I want to go home' Lorelai said. 'Now. Get Rory'

'Are you sure? How about a hospital?' Luke asked as he supported her weight against him. Luke was very concerned for her and the baby right now.

'Sick, but I had it the other day…just, home. Please' Lorelai said and called Rory.

'And now you're leaving?' Emily asked Rory, shocked by the sudden turn of events. Rory and Lorelai weren't getting along only days ago; in fact they weren't even talking to each other several few days ago.

'My mum needs me' Rory said, also mad with her grandmother for the way she treats Luke. 'She came here to tell you something and now you're probably never going to know' Rory stated as she left the room.

'Richard, why didn't you say something?' Emily asked, frustrated.

Richard shrugged and sipped the last of his scotch. He still thought it was best to remain quiet, the look Lorelai had on her face…he'd seen it once before.

'Trust me Emily, you need to sort this out with Lorelai, and soon' he said before getting up and heading back up to his study, fiddling with his bow tie once again.

As Lorelai showed up for work a week or so later, she got an unexpected hug from Michel. But then he panicked and thought he'd hurt the baby, releasing her instantly.

'It's okay Michel, it's a peanut right now' Lorelai told him. 'Is Sookie in the kitchen?'

'Where else would she be?' Michel asked and gave her another smile. 'I'm so happy for you Lorelai'

'Thanks Michel' she smiled and went to the kitchen. She found Sookie in a cooking frenzy.

'Oooh this is so exciting!' Sookie said once she spotted Lorelai and rushed to give her best friend a quick hug also. 'Our kids are going to grow up together! They'll be like cousins'

'Yeah' Lorelai nodded and glanced around the room, looking for some coffee or chocolate.

'Taste this' Sookie said and Lorelai hardly saw the spoon before it was shoved into her mouth.

'Ooh nice! What is it?' Lorelai grinned.

'Apple sauce' Sookie replied and gave her another hug. 'I'm so excited! Aren't you excited?' her then spirits dropped slightly as Sookie noticed the distracted expression upon Lorelai's face.

'I don't know, it hasn't really sunk in yet' Lorelai shrugged. 'I mean Rory's great about it, Luke's great about it…heck; the whole town is great about it. But I got into a fight with my parents last night and didn't get to tell them. What about Luke and I…the engagement? I don't want it to seem like we're getting married because of the baby'

'People knew you were engaged before that, I'm sure it's fine' Sookie nodded and started chopping herbs. 'You are happy though, right?'

'Yeah, I guess' Lorelai nodded and left the kitchen, only to find her mother talking to Michel near the front desk.

'Help me, Obi Wann' Lorelai muttered softly before heading over to the desk in resentfulness.

Luke paced back and forth but then finally took a deep breath and just went into the store. He took another breath as he wandered down some isles, not believing that he was actually setting foot inside a baby store.

Baby stores used to be just another stupid store to him, but now that he had a kid on the way…it felt almost peaceful to be in one. It was less stressful to know that anything he and Lorelai needed for their baby, they could find it here…although if she saw him in such a store right now she'd probably laugh for a week.

Luke wanted to buy something for his unborn son or daughter. He knew that Lorelai wasn't jumping with joy over the matter yet. Yes, she smiled at the thought and patted her tummy lovingly at night when she thought no one was watching, plus she was even cutting back on her coffee…slightly. But he knew she hadn't really grasped the reality of it. So Luke wanted to buy something that would help her with that. He looked at the baby clothing, which were really small and some of the stuffed toys. But after a few more minutes of wandering around, he decided on the perfect thing. He left the store empty-handed but headed directly to his work shed…

'What are you doing here, mother?' Lorelai sighed and looked at the ground.

'I came to have lunch' Emily stated. 'You seem rather fond of unannounced visits so I knew you wouldn't mind. Besides, your father is away on a business trip'

'Whatever' Lorelai shrugged. 'The dining room is that way' she pointed.

'I came to have lunch with you Lorelai' Emily said, being more specific.

'Oh, then the front door is that way' Lorelai pointed, still mad over the previous night. 'Why did you have to attack Luke like that?'

'I wasn't attacking him' Emily said stubbornly. 'He's not right for you Lorelai' she then added, not being able to help herself. 'You were supposed to marry a successful man, someone that makes more money than what he hardly makes at that small town diner of his!'

'Mother!' Lorelai snapped but then lowered her voice as a few guests looked at her. 'Michel, we're going outside' she said.

'Fine by me' Michel replied without glancing up, keeping his distance.

Lorelai went outside to one of the tables around the back, furtherest away from the inn and prying ears.

'Mum, I know you think Luke isn't good enough for me. I know you think I can do so much better…'

'You can do so much better' Emily stated, crossing her arms as she sat across from Lorelai.

'My point is mum; that I really love Luke' Lorelai told her. 'I really do, we were friends for years before we started dating. He waited for me, eight years. Luke watched me go through other relationships, but he was always there for me, and Rory. I know you may find it hard to understand, God knows I still have trouble believing that people actually voted for President Bush… but what Luke and I have is special'

'Well…fine' Emily frowned, trying to hide her emotions. 'If you insist, I'll leave you two be' she rolled her eyes.

'Thank you' Lorelai said and took a deep breath. 'Because last night when I brought Luke to our Friday night dinner…there's something I wanted to tell you…' Lorelai bit her lip and really prayed she wasn't going to regret this. 'And just keep this in mind when I do tell you: Luke and I love each other very much and we're getting married'

Emily nodded and paid closer attention to what Lorelai was saying, this was clearly something big.

'Mum…' Lorelai said slowly. 'I'm pregnant'

'Oh' Emily replied and she appeared to be very shocked. 'Are you sure?'

'Yes, I'm sure' Lorelai said, preparing for the possible impact.

'Well, you two are engaged…' Emily thought about it. 'And your house is being renovated to be able to fit another child?'

'How…yes' Lorelai nodded.

'You're sure it's Luke's child?'

'Yes, I'm sure it's Luke's child!' Lorelai frowned.

'Well, congratulations' Emily said with a nod before cracking a secretive smile.

'You're not mad?' Lorelai asked, unsure and distrusting.

'Why would I be mad?' Emily asked. 'It's about time I had another grandchild. Although I do admit I thought it would be with Christopher…'

'Mum' Lorelai warned.

'I'm merely telling you what I think Lorelai' Emily stated. 'As long as you're sure it's Luke's…I mean the poor child is going to be running around that diner in a flannel shirt and baseball cap of kind' she rolled her eyes as Lorelai just sat there, hardly listening. 'Are you sure he's going to be able to be a father Lorelai? Do you want him raising your child? I hardly think so'

'Mum' Lorelai spoke once Emily was done talking. 'This may shock you…but Luke has practically been Rory's father figure, I don't think Rory would be where she is if it wasn't for him as well'

Emily pulled a look that said she was disgusted to the idea.

'Can you imagine being with anyone other than dad and still being as happy as you are now?' Lorelai asked, changing methods.

'No, what kind of ridiculous question is that?' Emily asked.

'That's how I feel about Luke. He's very important to Rory and me...I am honored to be carrying his child' she admitted, hoping by some miracle, her mother will just accept it.

Emily stared at her daughter for a moment and then nodded.

'Fine' she said, relaxing and accepting it. 'I'll let you get back to work' Emily nodded and stood up, just itching to tell everyone how her engaged, daughter is pregnant. 'I'll call and tell your father tonight?'

'Okay' Lorelai nodded and watched her mother start to walk away.

'Don't work too hard and get plenty of rest. Don't drink too much coffee, it's bad for you and the baby' Emily then frowned.

'I have been pregnant before' Lorelai sighed but relaxed at the way things had turned out.

'Luke? Rory?' Lorelai called out for them as she came home later that night.

'Hi' Rory said as she and Luke came downstairs.

Lorelai raised an eyebrow at them as they were both trying not to laugh and seemed a little mysterious.

'Oh wow' Lorelai noticed the house looked different and clutter was cleared up. 'The renovations are done?' she asked in excitement.

'Sure are, and we'd be happy to give you a tour, but first…' Rory smiled and moved to let Luke take over.

Luke reached out and held Lorelai's hand. 'I've got a surprise for you' he said and led her upstairs while Rory had Lorelai close her eyes.

'Open' Luke said and Lorelai did.

'Oh Luke' Lorelai gasped at the sight before her. Built beside the main bedroom was another room the size of Rory's. It had a window and the walls were covered in cloud wallpaper. But what caught her eye the most was a beautifully made, wooden crib in the center of the room, which was pressed against a wall.

'It's not much yet, but we've got at least six months to work on it' Luke shrugged.

Lorelai didn't utter a word and just walked over to the crib, running her hand over it gently. She wasn't sure what it was, but she could just tell Luke had made it rather than bought it.

'It's beautiful' Lorelai whispered and felt Luke behind her. She reached for his hand and placed it on her stomach as she leaned against him. 'I told my mother today' she then turned around. 'She took it weirdly well and is telling dad'

'That's great' Rory grinned but her phone rang so she went downstairs to answer it, leaving Lorelai and Luke alone to stare at the crib.

'It's…' Lorelai was lost for words. She smiled at Luke and tried not to cry but her eyes were welling up.

'I'm glad you like it' Luke said. 'And um, I got a call from your doctor…'

'I have a doctor?' Lorelai wondered. 'What'd he say? I mean it is a he right? I find that male doctors are more…ah, never mind' she shook her head.

'He said that you've got an ultrasound scheduled for…every night?' Luke asked and ignored her comment.

'Oh yeah' Lorelai sniggered. 'Ignore that, I was bored and ah…the room is great, the crib is beautiful…the house is nice too' she smiled. 'And you're…Luke' she kissed him again and then just smiled at the crib. 'I'm having a baby' she said, letting it really sink in for the first time since she'd suspected it.

Luke knew the crib thing had worked as an excited grin spread across Lorelai's face. Yeah, she was thrilled.

Author's notes:Well? What did you all think of that? The next chapter is one of the more important onces since you all finally get to find out the gender of the baby. Also, the story isn't a happy little fairytale, so drama is bound to really happen down the track, starting with next chapter,our "favourite" type of trouble...Christopher. I am not in favour of Lorelai/Christopher but the story would not be complete without him.

Please let me know what you all think!! Any suggestions etc are also encouraged. The speed of the update depend on the feedback/reviews. :) Plus that make me smile.