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Chapter 29
Lorelai came to the hospital the next day with Rory and Jess. She had said Jess could stay with them until Luke got out of hospital in a few days. "How about you two go get some food in the canteen while I go see if Luke's awake?" She said handing them some money.
"Ok!" Rory smiled.
She smiled as she watched them both walk off, Rory chatting happily to Jess. She then headed off to Luke's room and smiled when she saw him awake. "Hey." She said going over and giving him a kiss.
"Hey." He smiled. "Where are Jess and Rory?"
"I sent them to the canteen to get some food. I thought we could maybe talk about Jess?" She said.
"How was he last night?" Luke asked.
"Yeh he was fine. He's a good kid." Lorelai smiled. "I just...I think you're right to be worried" She said hesitantly.
"Why, what happened?" He asked worried.
"Nothing happened, he's just quite withdrawn. When I asked him if he wanted to ring his mom, he refused. He said she wouldn't expect him to." She said. "Also, did you see the bag he brought with him? He's brought quite a lot of stuff to only stay a few days."
Luke frowned. "What are you thinking?"
"I don't know. But it's like either he snuck out without Liz knowing or she sent him here to stay with you." She said cautiously. "Have you rung her yet?"
"Not yet. I was going to today." He said. "Maybe I should do it now." He sighed picking up his mobile and dialling Liz's number.
"Hey bro!" His sister answered.
"Hey. Um Liz, you know Jess is here right?" He asked.
"Of course I do. He got a bus yesterday." She said.
"You let him get on the bus alone all this distance?" Luke said getting angrier. "And why does he have so much stuff with him?"
"Relax bro, he goes by bus all the time. It's perfectly safe!" She said. "Ah yes, I was going to ask you something..."
"What?" He said gritting his teeth.
"Can you let him stay with you for a while?"
"A while? How long is a while?" Luke exclaimed.
"I don't know. My guy feels like we could do with a break from him..." She said.
"A break? Liz, he's your kid! And when do you let your guys decide what to do with your kid?" Luke exclaimed furious.
"Oh come on Luke, you don't know what it's like. He's always around, I can never do my own thing." She complained.
Luke couldn't believe it. "I can't believe you Liz! You will never change, will you?! You know what, fine! I'd rather Jess was here with me. At least I know he was being looked after." He shouted and then hung up. "I can't believe her! I mean she says Jess gets in the way! How can she think that?"
"Shhh, Luke calm down. This isn't good for you." Lorelai said softly.
Luke took a deep breath. "Sorry. I's just...you would do anything for Rory. I hate to think what Jess' life was like there."
"Well he's here now." Lorelai said.
"Yeh and he's staying here until Liz can prove she's got her life together." He said firmly.
"Luke...that's a big commitment.." Lorelai said.
"I don't care. He's family. I can't live with myself if I send him back there." He said. He sighed. "You don't mind, do you?"
Lorelai smiled. "No, I don't mind. Any family of yours is always welcome. Jess can stay as long as he wants."
Luke relaxed a bit. "Thanks." He said softly.
Meanwhile, Jess and Rory had gone to the canteen and grabbed something for breakfast and then sat down at a table.
"So are you going to stay for a while?" Rory asked.
"I hope so." Jess said, looking down at his food.
Rory frowned. "You don't like it with your mom?" She asked.
"No." He said sullenly.
"Sorry.." Rory said quietly.
Jess looked up. "I want to live with Luke." He admitted.
Just then Rory spotted someone coming into the canteen. "No..." She said. "Let's go to Luke's room."
Jess frowned and looked round and saw a man watching them. "Who's that?"
"My dad..." Rory said quietly.
"I don't want to talk to him. Can we go please?" She pleaded.
Jess saw the fear in her eyes. "Let's go." He said.
They got up and started to walk out when Chris called out. "Rory wait up!" He said catching up with them.
"Mom's waiting for us. We need to go." Rory said.
"I just want to say I'm sorry. I've bought you a book but it's in my car. Come out with me and I can give it to you." He said.
Jess frowned knowing exactly what he wanted. "Rory don't go." He said.
Chris frowned. "And why is it any of your business what I do with my daughter?"
"Because she's scared of you. You probably want to kidnap her or something!" Jess said. "I know people like you. You don't get your own way so you go to extreme lengths." He glared at him with dislike.
"That's ridiculous!" Chris laughed it off. He looked at his daughter who looked doubtful. "I just want to give you the book, kiddo."
"Then why didn't you bring it in with you?" Jess said. "We should go, Rory."
Rory nodded, starting to believe what Jess was saying. She went to leave when Chris grabbed her arm. "I'm not leaving until you come get the book. Come on, it won't take very long."
"Get off me!" Rory said getting scared now, feeling tears well up in her arms.
Chris started to try and pull Rory away but Jess launched himself at him and Rory managed to get free of his grip. Jess grabbed her hand and they ran for it back to Luke's room. They burst into the room out of breath.
"What the...guys what's happened?" Lorelai asked.
"Dad..." Rory said rushing to her and hugging her.
"Your dad was there?" Lorelai asked confused.
"He was trying to take her." Jess said. "He said he wanted to give her a book he bought for her but why didn't he bring it in with him if he just wanted to give it to her?"
"What?" Lorelai said shocked, glancing at Luke who also looked shocked.
"He's right." Rory said quietly. "Dad grabbed my arm when I wouldn't go with him and started to pull me away but Jess helped me. Mom, I don't want dad to take me..." She said scared.
"Noone's going to take you. I promise hon." She said softly, holding Rory closely and kissing the top of her head. She gave Jess a small smile and mouthed 'thanks' at him. He gave her a small smile and a slight nod. She then glanced at Luke and knew they were thinking the same thing. Chris had gone too far this time.
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