Chapter Five: Lorelai


I don't really remember the accident, just what other people have told me. What I do remember though is the afterward. That was a pretty busy time in my life. I didn't move an inch for a week, no one would let me, so I had plenty of time to think, and boy did I need it.

You know how it is when you're walking along and everything is perfectly okey-dokey in your life. Then all of the sudden your at a cross road in your life and fate decides to hit you with a car. Okay, so maybe you don't know how that feels but let me tell you, it really makes a girl think. I mean, I could have died, so I'm told. It's definitely one of those 'stop-and-take-stock-of-your-life' moments.

And here's what I realized.

Number One. I have got a great daughter. She's perfect. Sweet; caring; loving; smart, really, really smart; beautiful; practically perfect in every way. Just like Mary Poppins.

Number Two. My life is pretty good. I'm actually pretty happy with the way it is right now. I have a pretty great job; plans for the future; good friends; a great family, sort of. I mean Rory is great, and I'm starting to get along pretty decently with my parents.

Number Three. I'm in love. Really, truly, head over heels, in love. He's the best man I've ever known. Sweet; caring; funny; handsome; a great kisser; cutest dimple you've ever seen; intelligent. Did I mention he was a GREAT kisser?

That was my problem. It took a car accident for me to realize what I actually had in my life. Talk about a wake up call. There was no snoozing this alarm.