Rushing to her daughter's side Lorelai took the phone.

"Hello," said Lorelai.

"Ms. Gilmore," said a woman.

"This is her mother. What is going on?" asked Lorelai.

"Christopher Hayen has been in a terrible accident. He's dying," said the woman.

"Georgia Hayen?" asked Lorelai.

"She's scratched up, but fine," said the woman.

"Where?" asked Lorelai.

"Hartford Memorial in the ICU," said the woman and Lorelai hung the phone up.

Looking at her daughter again Lorelai found Luke holding her, and April standing near by.

"I have to go," said Rory through her tears that had been falling like rain.

"I'll hold down the fort," said Luke.

"Okay," said Lorelai getting up and Luke help Rory up.

"Don't worry I'll be up as soon as I get a hold of Sookie," said Luke as they walked outside to the jeep.

Rory in a tank top and her Betty Boop bottoms and Lorelai in a tank top and her Tweety bird bottoms got in the jeep. Rolling down the window Lorelai wanted to give last minute instructions.

"April, go to school in the morning. If you don't hear from Luke, Rory, or me; then you can come to the hospital. You can go home if you want as well. If you do come home stay until we return. Luke, I'll see you soon," said Lorelai as she leaned out giving him a kiss.

"Don't worry, go," said Luke.

"I feel like I'm forgetting something. Tell Michael to take care of the Dragonfly. Bye," said Lorelai as starting the jeep and pulled out.

Rory didn't say a word and Lorelai knew no matter what her father had done she loved him. No matter what he had done over the years she loved him. Although Rory had told him she had it with him sooner or later she would forgive him. Sneaking peeks at her daughter Lorelai knew although the tears had stop Rory's heart was breaking. Then it hit Lorelai like a ton of bricks Christopher was hurt, and it hurt. Analyzing it in her head Lorelai felt relief as well and it trouble her that she felt that as well. She was sad he was hurt, and it caused a pain in her heart. Yet at the same time Lorelai felt like she could breathe again. Maybe it had to do with all the trouble he had cause between her and Luke.

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Snapping out of her thought Lorelai pulled into a parking spot at the hospital. Getting out Lorelai and Rory ran into the hospital, and went strait to the elevators. Getting in the elevator Lorelai push the third floor button as Rory pass by her. As the doors closed Rory leaned against the back of the elevator, and Lorelai stood near the door. Not long and the doors opened again, and Rory came up taking her mom's hand in hers as they went out. Walking up to the nurse's station they saw a short stocking redheaded nurse.

"Christopher Hayen," said Lorelai.

"Who are you?" asked the nurse.

"I'm his daughter," said Rory holding it together.

"I'm her mother," said Lorelai.

"Alright," said the nurse coming out and ushering them down the hall.

"I'm gonna go check on Gigi," said Lorelai.

"Okay," said Rory as they came to a stop.

"He has internal bleeding, so don't be long," said the nurse.

"Can you take me to Georgia Hayen room," asked Lorelai.

"Sure," said the Nurse.

Rory opened the door, and stepped inside. He was black and blue so bad, and there were all kinds of wires on him.

"Rory," said Christopher.

"Hi," said Rory coming to his side.

"You came," said Christopher.

"Of course," said Rory.

"I really messed up," said Christopher.

"What happened?" asked Rory.

"Gigi had a nightmare and wanted Lore. I was heading that way when it was raining, and I took a curve to fast," said Christopher.

Then Rory noticed she was a bit wet she hadn't notice the rain at all.

"I'm sorry," said Rory.

"You were right," said Christopher.

Suddenly he closed his eyes and alarms started to go off.

"No! You can't do this!" shouted Rory as a bunch of people flooded into the room and she was pushed out.

"He's coding!" shouted a young doctor.

Sliding down the wall outside Rory letting her tears fall. Suddenly she felt two arms around her, and she looked up to see Jess.

"Jess," sobbed Rory not knowing how he knew, but was thankful he was there.

"I won't say it will be okay, but I will say I'll be here for you," said Jess.

"How?" asked Rory through her tears. "I saw the jeep heading out of town fast, so I made a u-turn following behind," said Jess.

"Thanks for being here," sobbed Rory letting it go.

One floor down Lorelai reached Gigi's room, and went in.

"Lorelai!" said Gigi excitedly getting out of bed and running up to Lorelai.

"Hey Babe," said Lorelai scooping her up.

"Have you seen daddy?" asked Gigi.

"No, but Rory is with him," said Lorelai.

"Is she coming soon?" asked Gigi.

"Of course she wouldn't miss a chance to see her favorite sister," said Lorelai.

"Is the baby here?" asked Gigi.

"No, she's at home sleeping," said Lorelai.

"Oh man!" said Gigi.

"We better get you back to bed before we get in trouble," said Lorelai walking over to the bed.

"Please don't go," cried Gigi as Lorelai put her in the bed.

"I'm not going anywhere," said Lorelai setting down on the bed next to her.

"Tell me a story," said Gigi laying down.

"Okay," said Lorelai lay down next to Gigi.

"A good one," said Gigi.

"Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess named Betty. She lived in this big castle with her parents. Her dad was away a lot on business, and her mother was mean. Her mother made her wear big dress that were hot and sticky. Betty wasn't allowed to play outside either, and there were rules for everything. Rules for getting up. Rules for getting dressed. Rules for eating and like I said everything. As Betty got older she would break some of these rules driving her mom crazy. The Queen's face would get all red and she stomp about. One day Betty broke a big rule, and although her parents didn't want her to leave she did. Betty knew this was the only way for her to have a life. Although Betty was sixteen she moved out, and got a job. Then she lived happily ever after," said Lorelai ended it as she saw Gigi had fell asleep.

Something felt wrong and Lorelai didn't know why call it mother's intuition. Looking up Lorelai saw Rory and Jess, and the tears in her daughter's eyes. Rory shook her head no not saying a word. Jess lead Rory to the chairs in the room, and they sat down. Suddenly the door opened again and there stood Luke. He came and sat by Rory. Soon everyone settled in and the silence overcame them all. Not a word was spoken everyone stared, and then the lateness of the day began to wear on them all. Soon enough they all fell asleep.

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Rory opened her eyes to see a man in a dark suit standing near her.

"May I help you?" asked Rory.

"Rory Gilmore," asked the man.

"Yes," said Rory.

"I'm your father's lawyer Edward Bradley," said Edward.

"Okay," said Rory not understanding what was going on.

"Your father left Georgia to you, and since her mother relinquished her right she is all yours," said Edward.

"What about my mother?" asked Rory.

"Mrs. Danes had a visitation agreement that's all. It's null and void. I need you to sign this agreeing to take the child," said Edward pulling out a documents and handing it to Rory.

Reading it over Rory found it was what he had said plus her father estate.

"Pen," said Rory and Edward handed her one, and she signed for she didn't want her sister to go to foster care.

"Thank you," said Edward as she handed him the document, and Lorelai woke up.

"Mr. Bradley?" said Lorelai.

"Christopher left me Gigi, and money," said Rory.

"Wow," said Lorelai.

"I really have to go. Here is a key to your father's apartment. Christopher's apartment at 22397 Oak Park Place apartment 32," said Edward handing her a key.

"Thanks," said Rory.

"Call me if you need anything," said Edward as he handed her a business card and left.

"How do you feel?" asked Rory.

"I love Gigi, but I never felt like her mother. Now you are her mother in a way," said Lorelai.

"I need to move above the diner until the renovation is done," said Rory.

"Okay," said Lorelai.

"School! She's in school. I have to get her records," said Rory.

"Calm down, it will be okay. Let's deal with your father first," said Lorelai.

"Where's Luke?" asked Rory.

"Coffee anyone?" asked Luke coming in with two large coffees.

"Yes!" said Rory.

"Me! Me first! Me! Me! Me!" said Lorelai, and Luke handed one to Lorelai then to Rory.

"Who was the suit?" asked Luke.

"Christopher's Lawyer. Chris gave Rory custody of Gigi in case of his death," said Lorelai as Rory scribble something down on a note pad that was on the nightstand.

"Can you go get Gigi's things? I don't," said Rory ripping the paper off and handing it to Luke and handing him the key as well.

"Sure," said Luke.

"Can you go with him, so I can talk to Gigi?" asked Rory looking at her mom.

"Sure," said Lorelai.

Watching them leave Rory wondered how she was going to explain this. Looking back at Gigi it tore at her heart that someone this young had to know this kind of pain. Then a nurse came in and Rory didn't want to tell her here in this lifeless room.

"Excuse me, can I take Georgia down to the Cafeteria for breakfast," asked Rory.

"Yes, ma'am. Mr. Bradley informed us you are the child's guardian. We'll have her out of here by noon," said the nurse with a southern accent.

"Good," said Rory.

"Rory," said Gigi rubbing her eyes.

"Hey sleepy head. Ready to go get some breakfast," said Rory.

"Can you brush my hair?" asked Gigi.

"Her bag," said the Nurse taking a bag out of the closet, and handing it to Rory.

Unzipping the bag Rory look through the clothes finding a brush at the bottom.

"up," said Rory putting the bag on the floor, and allowing Gigi to climb on to her lap.

Carefully Rory combed Gigi's golden locks and Rory choked back the tears.

"Rory?" questioned Gigi.

"Yeah," said Rory finishing.

"Are you okay?" asked Gigi.

"Of course silly. Now let's go get some breakfast," said Rory putting her down and putting the brush on the bed.

Taking Gigi's hand Rory went in search of the cafeteria. About ten minutes the found the cafeteria down the hall to the left. Going in Rory and Gigi got themselves pancakes and orange juice, and Rory paid with her debt card. There was next to no one in the cafeteria, so they got a table by a window.

"What's wrong?" asked Gigi.

"You were in a bad accident, and dad was hurt bad," said Rory.

"He'll be okay," said Gigi.

"Gigi, he isn't okay. He died last night," said Rory.

"Died?" asked Gigi confused.

"He had to go to heaven," said Rory.

"When will he be back," asked Gigi.

"He won't ever come back," said Rory.

"What will happen to me?" sobbed Gigi getting scared.

"You'll live with me," said Rory wrapping her arms around Gigi.

"Is there something wrong with me," asked Gigi.

"No, there's nothing wrong with you," said Rory.

"My mom and my dad left me," said Gigi.

"Your dad didn't want to leave you for nothing in the world. I will never ever leave you, and I will do my very best I can," said Rory.

Across town Lorelai unlocked the door, and went in the apartment with Luke in tow. The apartment was small and boxes everywhere like they hadn't unpacked totally. A black book sat on the table, and Lorelai went to the table picking it up. Opening it up it was an address book.

"I'm going to call her school," said Lorelai flipping through the book.

"I'll get her clothes together," said Luke.

"Okay," said Lorelai taking her phone out.

"Be back," said Luke.

Finding the phone number Lorelai flipped her phone open and dialed the number.

"Brookside Academy," came a woman's voice after one ring.

"This is Lorelai Victoria Gilmore. I'm calling on behalf of Georgia Hayen," said Lorelai.

"Hold on," said the woman and the it started to ring.

"Headmaster Langston," said Langston who sounded like an older gentleman.

"This is Lorelai Victoria Gilmore. I'm calling on behalf of Georgia Hayen," said Lorelai.

"Yes, Georgia didn't come to school we were wondering what was going on," said Langston.

"Her father and her were in a car crash. Her father died last night and she won't be back to school for a while. She'll be transferring schools," said Lorelai.

"Should I give her papers to your mother," said Langston.

"You know my mother?" asked Lorelai.

"My wife is on the DAR with her," said Langston.

"Yes," said Lorelai.

"I'll do that," said Langston.

"Thanks, bye," said Lorelai.

"Bye," said Langston and they both hung up.

Then Lorelai called her mother knowing she should of called sooner.

"Hello," came a young woman's voice after one ring.

"I need to talk with Mrs. Gilmore," said Lorelai.

"May I asked who is calling?" asked the woman.

"Her daughter," said Lorelai.

Waiting Lorelai really didn't want to have this conversation not today.

"Lorelai, what is it," asked Emily coming on the line.

"Christopher died last night," said Lorelai.

"Lorelai, you shouldn't say such things," said Emily.

"I'm not kidding. He was in a car accident, and he died at the hospital," said Lorelai.

"Gigi?" asked Emily.

"She's okay. Rory was named her guardian," said Lorelai.

"That man from the grave tying himself to Rory," said Emily outraged.

"Mom, he's dead! It's bad Karma to speak ill of the dead," said Lorelai.

"Who cares about Karma. That woman should take the child," said Emily.

"Rory is doing this. Gigi school papers are going to be sent to your house by Headmaster Langston's wife," said Lorelai.

"Minnie, she is new to the DAR," said Emily.

"Please hold the papers for Rory," said Lorelai.

"Fine for Rory," said Emily hanging up.

Closing her phone Lorelai breathed a sigh of relief. There was the mother she loved to dislike.

"Why did you let me call my mother?" asked Lorelai as she went to find Luke.

"You called your mother," said Luke as she came into the room decorated with Strawberry Shortcake.

"Yes, I had to because Gigi's school papers are being sent there," said Lorelai.

"Why would you do that?" asked Luke standing over a suitcase filled with clothes.

"I don't know," said Lorelai.

"Well I'm done here," said Luke zipping up the suitcase.

"Why don't you take it down to the truck," said Lorelai.

"You want to say goodbye?" asked Luke picking up the suitcase.

"Yeah," said Lorelai.

"Okay, I'll wait for you," said Luke coming over and kissing her on the forehead.

Then Lorelai walked him to the door, and opened the door. Shutting the door behind him Lorelai went and took a seat on the couch. Running her hands through her hair Lorelai let the breath go she had been holding since Luke had left. There was this eerie stillness to the apartment and there was a lifelessness to the place. Unlike Gigi's room the living room was cold like her parents home when she was a child.

"Chris, you hurt me. I needed you when my dad was in the hospital and I was willing to forgive that. You took something the wrong way, and if you hadn't I would stayed out of obligation. You brought the house of cards down on our head. I know about Stacy I saw you. Didn't take you long to get over me. Goodbye, Chris," said Lorelai.

Standing up Lorelai took a look around, and then head to the door. Opening that door Lorelai lock the door, and shut it behind her as she mouthed a one last goodbye. Walking to the elevator where Luke held the elevator Lorelai got in, and he push for the ground floor.

"Ready?" asked Luke.

"Yeah," said Lorelai.

"It's okay to be sad," said Luke.

"I'm relieved more than anything. Is that wrong?" asked Lorelai.

"I think he put you through a lot, and it's over for good now," said Luke as he came to her side and put one arm around her.

"Yeah, maybe you are right," said Lorelai as she leaned against him listening to his heart beat.

"It will be okay," said Luke.

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Four hundred words are missing from this episode at the end. Why? Well I'm having a contest for my dedicated readers. Here is your chance to end this episode anyway you like (Read rules first). I will pick one entry to post as the ending. If you win this honor later you may toss your ideals for the season finale. You can change thing for our characters.

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