Three days later
(Rory is having one last conversation in private with the doctor as well as her therapist before heading back home)
"Ms. Gilmore do you feel that you are emotionally stable enough to leave the hospital?"- Dr. Matthews
(sighs) "Honestly, yes I do. Finn, Logan and my parents will be there keeping a close eye on me."-Rory
"Have they taken all of the sharp objects and pills out of the house, or out of reach of where you can get them?"-Dr. Matthews
"Yes, however do you really feel that that is a necessary step to take? I am not a child."-Rory
"Rory, we talked about this. We know you are not a child, you did however, just three almost four days ago try to kill yourself using both options. Once you have successfully or to the best of your ability completed step one of the action plan we will approach this topic once more."- Dr. Reid
(looks at the scars on her wrists for a few minutes, then finally back up at the two doctors) "I understand. Now, when may I leave? The three days are up, and I not considered a danger to myself or others anymore."- Rory
"We will get your discharge papers taken care of, then you will be released to go home. Don't forget to."- Dr. Reid
"I won't. It will be take taken care of first thing tomorrow. Thank you for your help in this situation Drs."- Rory
(It is now a couple of hours later & the group which consists of Rory, Finn, Logan, Luke and Lorelai are finally back at the house. They are all sitting outside, sipping on smoothies. The time frame is towards the end of March)
"What is the final decision on treatment?"- Luke
"Wow, not even going to attempt small talk are we?"- Finn
"First, let me say that I am sorry for putting all of you through that situation, and how grateful I am that everyone one of you are in my life to help me get better."- Rory
"There is no other place that we would rather be, honey. You are our daughter, and are going to do anything to see you heal from these events."- Lorelai
"What does Spencer think you should do, Ace? What is the plan?"- Logan
(sighs and starts fidgeting with her engagement ring) "Starting in May I will be going away to intensive in patient therapy for the accident, the loss of Shawn, as well as…the suicide attempt." -Rory
(gently squeezes her hand) "Tell them the rest of the plan, love."- Finn
"There is more? How can there be? How long do you plan on being there?"-Luke
"I will be there until July 1st. Reid, Finn and I think that it would best to stay there during the anniversary dates. That way I know how to better handle those emotions when they come up. After that, I will come back home, stay for about two to three weeks. During that time, I will reunite with the family as well as friends in small settings. Also, the decision on the making of the shop will be finalized and building plans started."- Rory
"Wait, what shop?"- Lorelai
"Well, over the past few years whenever Finn & I go for walks or explore new places I have been taking pictures. Whenever I have time I have been submitting them into galleries. Upon consideration & after multiple people have asked us for prints, frames, etc we have decided to open a photography business. Nothing to fancy of course, just a place where people can come and shop as well as relax."- Rory
"What about your job at the newspaper?"- Logan
"Do you honestly think that the environment is good for her anymore, Logan? Do any of you think that?"- Finn
"No, physically it was taking its toll on you & emotionally it just seemed to make you more anxious. If you are going to try to get better, you need a truly helpful work environment at this point."-Lorelai
"Exactly. Now, I know a new business venture is stressful as well. However, since the plans are taken care of, inventory is set for now, and the employees are hired, hopefully the transition should be relatively easy."-Finn
"I truly hope it is. Is there anything else going on during those two weeks that we should know about?"- Luke
(the couple looks at each other then the group)
"We are going to go away just the two of us, for a four week vacation."- Rory
(the three of them almost explode, however Lorelai and Luke decide to leave before they say anything they will regret)
"Mom, Luke where are you going?"-Rory
"I will call you in a few days, Rory. Just give us some time to process this, please."-Lorelai
(after hugging the group, the couple heads back to Stars Hollow)
"Where are you two going to go?"- Logan
"We have decided on Australia. It seemed fitting."- Finn
"Good choice."-Logan
"We figured as much, not only will it be a relaxing location, it will also be wonderful for photographs."-Rory
"Very logical. Does?"- Logan
"Spencer is the one who suggested it actually. I know that it seems like I will be away from work, and avoiding life for a while but believe I am not. I will be in treatment for the first three months embracing and coping with those situations, then coming home to do a bit of business. Getting away is what Finn & I need in order to be able to truly fix the problems within our relationship."-Rory
"I understand that he thinks it a good idea, however I have to voice my opinion on this just for one minute. Notice that Rory is the one who is going away to get better, however, Finn you are not."- Logan
"That was never an option in the cards, mate. We have talked about this."- Finn
(trying to stay calm) "No, I talked, you point blank refused to listen to reason. Finn, think of it this way. What if Rory was going away to treat a drinking problem? If she deals with that, but you stay here and continue to drink, your girlfriend would rather easily fall off the wagon."-Logan
(sighs) "I understand where you are coming from. I will look into finding intensive out patient therapy then. You are right. It would not make sense for half of a couple to get back better in the long run."- Finn
(looks a bit relieved) "Do you think that you would be comfortable with Spencer? Or do you wish to find someone else?"- Logan
"I will meet with him if that is okay with you, love."-Finn
(looks up at him) "Honestly, as long as we don't do the appointments together for a bit of time I am willing to agree with the set up."-Rory
"I am glad that is settled then, and on that note I am going to head home. It has been a long few days."- Logan
"Understandable, thank you for everything though. We will be in touch to keep you informed on the treatment, building plans etc"-Finn
(Logan leaves and the couple goes to the kitchen to grab something to eat)
"I am going to order some pork fried rice if that is okay with you, sweetie?"- Finn
"Of course it is, I am going to make a small fruit salad, do you want one?"- Rory
"Sounds good to me."- Finn
"I was also thinking that maybe we could take a bath together?"- Rory
"Are you sure? You have been with people non-stop the past few days. I figured that you would want some peace and quiet."- Finn
(the food had been delivered, and they had finished making their small dinner and are now upstairs in the bedroom)
"You would think that, however I am nervous that if I spend too much time alone I will get stuck in obsessive thoughts and not be able to stop."- Rory
(gives a small smile) "I understand. A bath would be great then, my dear."- Finn
(the two finish eating, then grab the supplies needed for a relaxing bath. Rory grabs the aromatherapy oils, candles, and the matches. Finn grabs some water, towels, comfortable pjs, and turns on the heated floor)
"What color?"- Finn
(looks at him a bit confused) "What are you talking about?"- Rory
" For the clothes that you want to wear when you go to the treatment center."- Finn
(she just looks at him and starts laughing, her first true laugh in about two weeks)
"I love you, tremendously for asking that right now."- Rory
(smirks) "Knew you would."-Finn
"Probably the easiest question someone has asked me in a long time."- Rory
(Rory slightly swims over to her fiancé and gives him a sweet kiss)
"Green, yellow, blue and cream for the tops. Dark blue for the pants, a few dresses as well as skirts."-Rory
"Looks like we will have to make some damage to the black card before you leave."- Finn
"That sounds like a good idea We also need to check out the store & hotels before the vacation."- Rory
"I have it down on the schedule for Friday. Will that work with you?"- Finn
"That should be fine. I have an article due in the morning but I should be done and free to go by eleven."- Rory
"Rory we talked about this, during day two at the hospital. I thought that we agreed that you weren't going to work for that paper anymore. It adds too much stress in your life. The boss is constantly knit-picking the articles, and your coworkers have started awful rumors about you, and the baby. Just please don't go back there."- Finn
(after saying this to her, they decided to finally get out of the tube, into their pjs and laid down in bed to finish their conversation)
"I remember the talk rather well, and I couldn't agree more. The article is a simple good-bye and good luck letter to the people who read the column. Then my resignation will be on his desk."- Rory
(sighs in relief) "I am glad to hear that."- Finn
(the couple after realizing how long their day had really been decide to call it a night. It is now Friday, the day that the couple decided to check out the building plans, as well as the hotels. Rory had decided to get dressed in a pair of light blue skinny jeans, with a pair of open toed coral sandals to match her flowly top. Finn is in a pair of dark blue blue jeans, a green t-shirt and a pair of black adidas sneakers.)
"Did you make the tea already, or did you want coffee this morning love?"-Finn
"I made tea, the mugs are next to the oven. Do you want to grab breakfast after I am done or were you thinking of eating after the hotel check"- Rory
"After the hotel check. You ready for this?"- Finn
(takes a deep breath) "Ready as I will ever be."- Rory
(in the car, on their way tot the Sun Newspaper)
"I was thinking that maybe we should stop by Stars Hollow after our other errands. Lorelai seemed pretty upset the other day."- Finn
"Probably a good idea. I know that she said that she would call, but that hasn't happened yet. I didn't think that she would be so shocked by the news of us going away."- Rory
"I don't think it is the fact that you are going on a vacation. I think it is more so that she is worried that you may not be doing the right thing."- Finn
(looks at him a bit frustrated) "How can I not be doing the right thing? I am going to treatment for three months, starting up a business, and our relationship will soon be back on track. What else does she want from me?"- Rory
"Rory, take a deep breath. She knows that logically, it is the emotionally side that your mom is struggling with."- Finn
"Do you think that after we explain it to her a bit better, that she will calm down?"- Rory
"She always does."-Finn
"Very wise point, my dear. Well, I will give you a call when the paper work is taken care. It shouldn't be much longer than an hour or so."-Rory
"I will see you soon, love."- Finn
(the couple hug good bye for the time being, and Rory walks into the Sun one final time to take care of things)
