AN: I'm sorry about the lack of updates, life has been beyond crazy there. I hope that you all like this chapter and review. I would love to see what you all think and like aways and suggestions are taken into consideration. I don't own Gilmore Girls!!!
Ch 12 Logan's POV
"And there is your baby" the nurse says 3 weeks later and I glance at Ace, she's all smiling but then she sees something and her face changes. Something is wrong, her eyes give it away. She's still worried; hell the both of us are.
"Ace" I question and she points to the screen not being about to form a sentence.
"What's that" I say indicting to the thick gray area. It seems like it's not supposed to be there.
"That looks like a piece of the placenta, but let me get Dr. Meadow" the nurse says leaving.
"Placenta previa" Ace says so softly and I look at her. What is she talking about?
"Placenta what?" I question unsure what she's talking about.
"It's when the placenta covers the cervix instead of attaching to the uterus wall, it's dangerous. Especially during delivery for both of us" she informs me closing her eyes again. That's seems bad and with the pain in her face, I know it is. The tears are what worry me; she's not one to cry over things. She's always so strong, but not about this. Maybe this was a bad idea? Maybe it was too soon? Maybe we should have looked into other ways to have a baby? She wants to carry it though and if she can't it's going to kill her.
"Baby, talk to me, tell me what this means Ace" I say reaching up and wiping the tears from her cheek. She needs to talk to me I'm part of this too.
"It's not good, we could lose the baby and I…" she says so softly that I almost missed it when she closes her eyes and the tears become worse. It's heartbreaking. I lean up kissing her forehead. What do I do? I can't lose her.
"We're in this together Ace, whatever it is we'll face it. I'm right here all the way sweetheart" I whisper and she nods.
"Hi Rory, let's see what we have" someone who I assume is Dr. Meadows says. Rory pulls herself together but as a death grip on my hand.
"You must be Logan" he says and I nod as I shake his hand. My concern is for Ace right now and not who he is. He sits down and moves the wand around on Ace's stomach again. Everything is quiet, like the fate of our child hangs in the balance.
"Okay you can relax. What you see is the scar tissue there that we show in the original ultrasound Rory. This is the tissue we're talking about" he says indicating to the gray area.
"The placenta has attached near the tissue, which is not the best place for it honestly, but we can monitor that throughout the pregnancy. It will come down to you needing extra rest and be ready for some bed rest as we get closer to delivery just as a precaution" he says looking at the screen.
"What does that mean" I ask very confused. I hate not knowing, I really should have read those books she left in the den for me. Damn.
"It's that's a weak attachment that could possibly detach prior to delivery. Rory will have to place on bed rest probably around 32 weeks to prevent anything too serious. She's healthy and the baby is growing right on track for 11 weeks, with some added precautions, they will be both fine. She's coming to the end of the first trimester so that's the best thing right now" he answers and I look at Rory.
"You going to make it there, Ace?" I smirk as she's still has her eyes closed, it's different than before, it's relief.
"So it's not…" she says still apprehensively but looking at the doctor. She's still worried and that's to be expected.
"Previa, no but you still need to be cautious; with the scar tissue you're prone to preeclampsia Rory. We discussed that last time, so I want to monitor you closer" he tells her and she nods. We talked about that and we're prepared I think. But sitting here, I know there is more research we need to do. More research I need to do.
"Otherwise, everything looks great and I will see you both in four weeks" he says as Ace sits up to clean her stomach.
"Can she travel?" I question knowing we're leaving on Friday for New Haven. I hear Ace giggle at me.
"She's fine now, but I would save any around the world trips until the baby is born or at least before she's 7 months" he winks at Ace and I look back at her.
"You knew that didn't you?" I question my now laughing girlfriend. I really should have read those books.
"I told you to read the books, but you don't listen do you Huntz?" she retorts smirking at me.
"So what do I say I treat you to lunch" she says and I look at her. We planned going home and getting packed for our trip.
"Hidden agenda" I question as I open the door to the office so we can leave.
"No of course not. What makes you say that?" she smiles innocently and I laugh.
"You may be able to bullshit in the boardroom Ace, but this is me, you're up to something Gilmore" I smirk at her.
"What, I can't take my loving boyfriend, the father of my child to lunch? You can buy me a Birkin bag for no reason, I can't buy you lunch" she says sweetly. She has me there. We reach the Porsche and she looks at it oddly.
"You know we need a bigger car" she says and I look at her. She's already has a five page list of things we need to get, to do and to have for the baby.
"You want to go car shopping" I question thinking that's what she's getting at.
"Not today" she kisses my cheek and gets in the passenger side. Shaking my head, I close the door and walk around.
Cafe
"Okay, we're eating, what did you want to talk about" I question as our food comes. We agreed on the small café between the doctor's office and the HGII offices. She loves this place.
"I want to get married" she says and I choke on my drink.
"I'm sorry, say that again" I state between coughs. What is with her and flipping the script on me?
"Let's get married" she says casually eating her chicken sandwich and I stare at her. "What" she questions like she doesn't know what she said.
"You want to get married" I question a little shaken up about it. I already asked her almost three years ago now, and she's sitting across from me casually saying it. What changed? Why now?
"Yeah, don't you?" she questions and I laugh. She thinks it's no big deal. "You're laughing, why are you laughing, Logan" she states rather angry but I can't help it. You should always expect the unexpected with a Gilmore.
"Come on Ace, it's a tad funny if you think about it" I say smirking at her but her face is anything but amused.
"How is me telling you that I want us to get married funny?" she demands angry sitting back in her chair, arms crossed over her chest. That's not a good look. I'm in for a long and complicated Gilmore rant if I don't fix this now.
"You were there when I asked you three years ago and now because you're pregnant you want to marry me. It's not that simple Rory. Do I want you has my wife, yes you know that. Do I want to be able to call you my wife, without a doubt, but I'm not going to marry you now just because of the baby" I state unsure where the hostility was coming from.
"So if I wasn't pregnant you would marry me, is that what you're saying?" she says livid as her volume gets louder. I know at least half the people in here heard her.
"Not now, no. I love you. You know that, but the hurt and pain from the first time makes me reluctant to ask again. I like where we are now Ace, I don't want to ruin that" I tell her being honest reaching for her hand and she rips it away from me.
"So what is this some big game to you Huntzberger? Knock me up, tell me you love me but refuse to marry me That's low Logan even for you" she yells, getting up and storming out of the café. I can feel people staring so I drop money on the table and follow her out.
"Where are you going" I yell seeing her walking in the completely opposite direction of the car. Stubbornness is one trait of hers that I hate, as she continues to walk.
"Fine walk away do whatever the hell you want" I yell at her. Frustrated at her, at the situation, at myself I turn around to get the car. We both need to calm down.
Okay so I know that they're fighting but i hope you all see why Logan is against this right now. Be hopeful!!