(Rory was actually born in 1984 but for the purpose of this fic she was born in 1985) plus I was hoping to actually have this chapter up on Rorys birthday however I didn't have any chapters finished on time, for when I returned to FF
So its 2020, I haven't updated this fic in a loooong time. The uk is now in Lockdown so I though I would come back and try to update it as much as I can. Enjoy.
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This chapter will be in two parts
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Chapter 26 - I Miss My Kid.
Saturday October 8th 2005 4:00am
This was probably the first year that Rory and Lorelai had been apart, on the day of Rory's birthday.
Lorelai had woken up, at the same time she did every year, so that she could go into her daughters room and tell her the birth story.
Rory was also awake, staring at her clock, it felt weird for her to not be at home.
Lorelai had decided against calling her daughter, because it just didn't feel right.
''Hey what are you doing up?'' Luke questioned, Lorelai as he noticed her staring at the ceiling
''It's 4:03, this time 20 years ago Rory was born'' Lorelai answered. ''First year out of those 20 we have been apart at this time, because she came home from college last year so we could keep the tradition'' she added
''Why don't you call her?'' Luke asked, as Lorelai laid her head on his chest
''Because it's not the same, because I would lie in her bed with her and tell her the story. I have told her the story, ever year since she was born'' Lorelai said, getting slightly emotional.
''Hey don't cry, it will be okay'' Luke told her, as he stroked her hair
''I feel like i'm neglecting her, now that I've had the twins. I have barely seen her this past week'' Lorelai cried, as she snuggled further into Luke's chest.
''You have not neglected her Lorelai, Rory know's you would never neglect her'' Luke said, as he kissed the top of her head
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At 6, Luke woke up again and realised Lorelai wasn't next to him. After looking around the room to see if he could see her, he got up, got dressed and went downstairs. After reaching the bottom of the stairs he saw Lorelai drinking coffee in her normal seat in the diner
"Lorelai?" He said softly "Hey, you should've woke me" He said standing behind the counter.
"I couldn't get back off, and when Ceaser got here to open I came down and helped out a little."
"Look, before we go see the twins call Rory" He said softly "Your gonna make yourself sick if you carry on like this" He added
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Lorelai followed what Luke said and called Rory, but it went straight to voicemail.
''Hey Kid! I was just calling to say happy birthday! I'd tell you your birth story, but I'd love to see you, and I always tell you the story in person. Call me back when you get this. Love you'' After she hung up, she put on a smile and went back to Luke.
''You talk to her?'' He asked.
''No, she didn't pick up so I left a voicemail'' Lorelai replied, sadly
''Hey you two'' Patty said, walking in. ''So good to see you Lorelai'' She added
''Hi Patty, we are just about to leave now to go see the twins'' Lorelai said, with Patty now sitting on the chair next to her.
''Was this your first night away from them?'' Patty questioned
''Yeah, Luke finally managed to get me home'' Lorelai replied, grabbing her bag
''Well you look good, give the little mites a cuddle from me won't you?'' She asked
''Will do. Bye Patty'' Lorelai replied, as she left with Luke close behind
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At the hospital, Lorelai was sat in a chair feeding Lottie, while Luke was holding Will
''I can't believe that we can take them home in a couple of days'' Lorelai said, smiling at her daughter
''I know, I'm not going to lie I'm nervous. But it's a good job we have their things at the apartment'' Luke said, as he rocked Will in his arms
''You have nothing to be nervous about, you've done amazing this past week.'' Lorelai said smiling, as she admired her husband with their son. Luke smiled back before changing the subject
''So did Rory call back?'' He asked, Lorelai frowned
''No, maybe I should go see her?'' She questioned
''Try calling her again first, if she doesn't answer again then I will go to Yale and see if I can find her there.'' He answered, Lorelai continued to frown.
''You still need to rest, you haven't eaten much this past week nor have you slept much. Just try and call her'' He said reassuringly, as Lorelai put a sleeping Lottie down.
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Lorelai dialled Rory's number and awaited her to answer.
''Hey Mom'' Rory's voice answered
''Hey Kid! Nice of you to answer your phone'' Lorelai joked
''Sorry it died, and I couldn't find my charger.'' Rory said
''Well I wanted to wish you a happy birthday. A little birdy told me your 20 today? Wondered if that was true?'' Lorelai asked, jokingly
''Well the little birdy was right.'' Rory said, laughing a little
''When am I going to see you kid? I miss you'' Lorelai said, sadly
''Tonight at the hospital? Sorry I have a Saturday class to go to until 3, it's important that I go otherwise I'd skip to come see you'' Rory answered
''I missed our tradition this morning'' Lorelai said ''But I will see you tonight. Bye Kid!'' She added
''Bye Mom'' Rory replied, and with that the call ended
Lorelai quickly headed back to the twins room
''Hey, did you get through?'' Luke asked
''Yeah she's coming here tonight. She has a Saturday class'' Lorelai replied
''Well good, because I can't bare to see you sad anymore.'' Luke said
''I'm not sad!'' Lorelai said, defence town in her voice ''I just miss my oldest child, I have every right too! I have another 2 children here, and I've been spending all my time with them. I am okay to miss my oldest child when I haven't seen her in nearly a week!'' She, then yelled. ''I'm going for some air. Don't follow me'' She said, as she swiftly left the room
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10 minutes after Lorelai left, Emily and Richard arrived and were shocked to find only Luke there
''Lorelai not here?'' Emily questioned, as she put her bag down
''No, she went for some air.'' Luke said, sadly
''Something wrong?'' Richard asked, noticing his son-in-law's sad face
''She got upset about not seeing Rory until tonight, and got all defensive about it. She's been like it all week, she said she feels bad because she hasn't seen Rory much this week'' Luke replied
''Well I will go and find her, see if she'll get a coffee with me and I will talk to her'' Richard said, leaving the room
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It didn't take long for Richard to find his daughter. He found her in the hospital gardens, on a bench staring into the fountain
''Lorelai'' he said softly, handing her a cup of coffee which she gratefully took.
''Luke said you'd be out here somewhere.'' He added, sitting beside her
''Needed some air, I'm coming back inside soon'' She said, quietly, wiping the tears from her eyes
''Is there something wrong Lorelai?'' Richard questioned
''No'' Lorelai replied
''Then why the tears?'' He questioned, in a soft tone
''Because I'm scared'' Lorelai replied, quietly
''When Rory was born, I didn't have Chris around. This time I have Luke, but I'm not used to raising a baby with someone else helping me. The twins come out of hospital in a couple of days and I'm scared.'' Lorelai said, sipping her coffee slowly
''You'll be fine Lorelai. You know you will be. As for Luke, you don't have to worry about him. That man, he has stuck with you though everything.'' Richard said
''But I'm not scared about him and the kids. I'm scared about me. What if I run away again? What if I take the kids and tear his life apart like I did to you and Mom after I turned 17'' Lorelai said, sadly. ''I don't want to hurt him, like I hurt you'' She sad, now sobbing
Richard pulled his daughter into a side hug
''Lorelai, when you took Rory I will admit it hurt. But I understand now why you did it. You did it because we were controlling you, and you needed to get away from it. But, Luke isn't like that is he? From what I've observed, he is going to be an amazing father and will be amazing at supporting you through the next 18 years of the twins life.'' Richard said
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Little short I know, but part 2 soon.
I feel bad because I haven't updated in a while. With all this free time on my hands I am trying to update more and get more chapters written
Also just currently writing Part 2 and wanted to fix the mistakes made in the chapter. So sorry for no new update, it is coming soon
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