*Waiting room: The door opens as Christopher and Sherri enter followed by
Emily and Richard.
Lorelai stands up.
"What are they doing here?" Luke mutters.
"I called them but I told them we weren't ready for them yet." Lorelai says loudly.
"Visiting hours end at 8, Lorelai." Sherri says determinedly, "If we're not here by then we wouldn't be allowed up, and besides Christopher is Rory's father."
Lorelai nods, biting her lip to keep from going off.
"Lorelai may I speak to you please?" Emily asks.
"Sure mom, I have a few things I'd like to say myself."
Lorelai and Emily step out into the hallway.
"Before you say anything Lorelai, I want to say I'm sorry.......when you called I told your father and of course when Christopher called the house 15 minutes later, your father answer and told them everything. I only came down here to support you, that woman is annoying and I can see how she gets on your nerves."
Lorelai sighs, "It's ok mom, I guess they do have a right to be here........but I swear to God if that woman does anything to upset Rory, I will ring her neck."
Emily nods.
*2 minutes later they return to the waiting room:
Lorelai approaches Chris, "Look, you're right you're Rory's father and you have as much right to be here as I do, you're welcome to stay."
"Thank you." Christopher says with a smile, "I'll try not to intrude."
"Why don't you go in and see her, there's a three person limit."
Chris nods. Sherri stands up taking Chris' hand as they approach the nurses desk and she directs them to Rory's room.
*Inside:
Rory's eyes go wide as another contraction starts. Jess isn't paying attention, he continues to read Rory hits him violently on the arm.
Jess rubs his arm, taking notice of Rory "Wha-another one?"
Rory nods taking Jess' hand.
Chris and Sherri knock on the door before walking in.
Rory looks up as the door creaks. Jess looks over at the door giving Chris a disapproving glance before setting his attention back on Rory.
"Alright did I here someone needed some pain relievers?" A cheery nurse enters.
Rory screams loudly. Jess looks at her cautiously.
"I guess that's a yes........we'll just wait until you're done."
"Poor girl just not as strong as others." Sherri replies.
Chris Rolls his eyes.
Jess is counting to ten, Rory is biting her bottom lip concentrating determinedly at the picture on the wall.
A moment later Rory lies back taking a deep breath.
"Rory?"
Rory pats jess' hand, "I'm ok, I just need to catch my breath......how long was that between the last one?"
"I-I don't know, I didn't check." Jess replies.
Rory looks at him agitatedly.
"Alright Rory, can you sit forward for me?" The nurse cuts in.
Rory nods, leaning forward, Jess takes her hand.
Rory makes a small noise as the needle punctures her skin.
Jess' eyes water, watching Rory in pain is taking a toll on him.
"Ok, you can sit back now." The nurse says. "I'll send the doctor in in a minute."
"Thank you." Jess says.
"Rory sweetie." Chris says happily.
"Dad." Rory replies "Sherri." Rory says with contempt.
"We just want to come in and see how you were doing and to let you know we're here." Chris explains. "But it looks like you have everything under control so we'll just go sit outside." Chris says approaching Rory, kissing her on the cheek.
A minute later Chris pushes Sherri out the door.
Rory lies back groggily, "What time is it?"
"7:30."
Rory sighs, "Keep reading."
Jess picks up the book again as Rory drifts off to sleep.
*45 minutes later: Jess is still reading, his voice starting to get hoarse Rory is still asleep.
Lorelai enters, "Hey."
Jess looks up, "Oh hi."
"Chris told me they finally gave her some medicine."
"Yeah."
"You look like death." Lorelai replies.
"Thanks."
"Why don't you go get something to eat while she's asleep."
"N-no I'm fine." Jess replies shaking.
"Says the man with the shakes, look she'll be fine....Sookie and Jackson just got here, Sookie says that stuff knocks you out for a good hour and a half, Sookie brought soup and sandwiches and Coffee."
"I don't drink coffee."
"You do today, now go." Lorelai pushes jess out of the room
*30 minutes later: A non-shaking Jess returns.
"Hey," Lorelai whispers to Rory who's starting to wake up. "Look who's back."
Rory reaches out for Jess. Jess takes Lorelai's spot, running his hand through Rory's hair.
*2 hours later: 10:45
*Waiting room everyone is settled in, Emily and Richard have just returned from visiting Rory. Sherri is asleep next to chris. Lorelai and Sookie are rambling on half asleep, Jackson is eating a sandwich and Luke is reading a magazine.
Luke looks at Emily, "Anything?"
"Well the doctor was just in, he said she's making progress what ever the hell that means. Jess is hanging in there though."
Luke nods.
*Inside:
Jess's head is resting on the edge of the bed. Rory sits up suddenly. Jess springs into action as another contraction begins.
* 2 minutes later: Rory sits back breathlessly.
"When is this going to be over?" Rory whines
"soon." Jess replies.
Rory looks towards the door as a doctor runs by followed by a gurney, "I'll clear out delivery 9." He says to the nurse pushing the gurney.
It stops in front of Rory's room momentarily. A young woman is panting wildly as her husband babbles on.
Rory groans, "another one goes in before me."
Jess rubs Rory's arm.
"Where's my mom?"
" she's in the waiting room."
"Get her."
"Ok." Jess replies walking towards the door.
"And Luke."
*A moment later Jess returns with Lorelai and Luke.
"Hey sweets." Lorelai says sweetly. "You requested us?" Lorelai smiles at Rory.
Rory sits up, "I want you guys to stay in here."
"Ok sweets sure."
Luke and Lorelai sit down.
*10 minutes later"
Rory slams her hand against the bed, "Luke what time is it?"
Jess moves next to Rory.
"11:18"
Rory takes Jess' hand, "Remember that time."
And so another powerful contraction starts."
3 minutes later it is over.
Jess is leaning in close to Rory talking sweetly to her.
Lorelai turns to Luke, "Poor Rory, it doesn't look like this is going to be over anytime soon."
Luke nods.
The doctor enters, "Hello, Rory how are you doing?"
Rory says nothing, continuing to lie down.
"Alright let me take a look."
Luke and Lorelai simultaneously turn towards the wall.
"Uh huh, uh huh. Ok you're doing good you're at 7 centimeters right now."
Lorelai cringes.
"Shouldn't be long I'll be back in a few minutes."
*2 hours later:
Lorelai and Luke are asleep on each other. Rory's contractions are now five minutes apart. The doctor is there again,
"Alright making progress just hang in there I'll be back."
As the doctor leaves another contraction starts, this one more intense then the previous.
"Jess." Rory breathes heavily, groping the air for Jess.
"It's ok." Jess whispers, "I'm here."
Jess takes Rory's hand, Rory groans, stirring Luke form his sleep.
*2 minutes later:
"Jess what's the story?" Rory asks.
"That was a 5 minute difference."
Rory nods, "Ok thanks."
Jess wipes Rory's forehead, "I love you"
Rory nods.
*15 minutes later: 1:36 Rory's contractions are now 4 minutes apart and have become more severe.
Rory screams again, grasping Jess tightly.
Jess is attempting to count.
Luke is eyeing his watch Lorelai is standing with her arms folded, agitated that the doctor has not returned, considering the amount of screaming Rory has been doing"
Rory lets go of Jess.
"Still 4." Luke comments.
"Jess I don't know if I can handle anymore and I haven't even done the hard part yet." Rory whimpers.
"You've done plenty today, and you're going to get through this I promise."
*5 hours later: Rory's contractions have stopped again. Both Rory and jess have drifted off into sleep.
Jess stirs, causing Rory to wake.
"What time is it?" she asks
"5:30."
Rory sits up with a groan, "That's 24 hours Jess."
"I know." Jess says tiredly.
"I'm just going be pregnant forever." Rory sulks.
Lorelai speaks up, "Sweetie, sometimes contractions slow down, everything is fine."
A stout nurse enters the room, "You still here?"
Rory frowns.
"Look I'm going to have the doctor come in again and see what we can do."
*20 minutes later: the doctor is examining Rory. Lorelai and Luke are standing in the hall way.
"You're just about at 8, but if your contractions don't start up again soon we'll have to induce you."
Rory cringes.
*The doctor exits, Lorelai and Luke reenter.
"I don't want them to induce." Rory whines..
"Sweetie it'll be ok."
Rory looks at her mother sadly, "Look sweets why don't Luke and I go outside I don't think oyu really want us here we'll come back as soon as something happens."
Luke and Lorelai head for the door as Rory tenses up again, "Ror?"
Jess says.
Lorelai and Luke turn around.
"I'll go let the doctor know." Luke says walking out. Lorelai sits back down as Rory grabs hold of Jess.
*An hour later: Rory's contractions are coming closer together.
"Shouldn't be long babe." Lorelai says encouragingly.
Rory is grasping Jess arm, tightly. With a deep breath she lets go.
"That was a bad one." Rory says breathing heavily.
"It' won't be long babe." Lorelai replies
" I hope not."
"You're doing great." Jess leans in to kiss Rory. Suddenly Rory grabs him around the neck.
Jess makes a choking sound.
Rory lifts her arm quickly grabbing hold of Jess arm as he sits up.
Jess looks at Rory with alarm, "A-already?"
Rory nods, her eyes bulging.
"Luke, Luke! What time is it?
Luke looks at his watch "8:38"
"That's two minutes." Jess says.
"That's it." Lorelai storms out.
A moment later she returns.
Luke looks at her questioningly.
Another moment later the doctor appears at the door just as another contraction begins.
The doctor waits patiently, smiling as Rory huffs and puffs, twisting Jess' arm.
A minute later Rory releases Jess.
"Ok lets take a look."
Lorelai and Luke turn around again.
"Wow you really skipped a few steps there, about time?" The doctor laughs.
Jess glares at him.
"Ok definitely not a joking group........." the doctor says. "Nurse, get a gurney in here we're ready to move this one."
"She's not cattle." Jess barks.
Two male nurses enter with a gurney.
Rory eyes jess nervously.
"It's ok, I'm right here." He says as the nurses lift Rory onto the gurney.
Rory sits up on her elbows as they begin to move her, "Bye mom, bye Luke I love you guys!"
"Just lie back." One of the nurses says.
"Jess?!" Rory yells.
"I'm right here." Jess says running beside the gurney.
"Alright we're going into delivery room 4, Son you'll have to go with Seth here and put on some scrubs.
Jess nods, "I'll be right back." He says to Rory.
"Hurry!" Rory yells.
8Delivery Room: Ok Rory, put your feet in those stirrups we're ready to push on your next contraction.
Rory shakes her head, "Not until jess gets here."
*2 minutes later jess returns dressed in blue scrubs.
Rory frantically holds her hand out to Jess.
"Rory, alright you have to put your feet p, it's time." The doctor announces.
Jess takes Rory's hand, kissing her, "You can do this Rory I love you so much."
"I love you too." Rory replies tensing up.
"Alright we're going to push this time, Rory."
Rory grasps Jess hand tightly.
*5 minutes later:
"And push again."
Rory grunts with frustration, "J-Jess I can't do anymore."
"Babe, it's almost over I promise."
"Rory, come on concentrate." The doctor says snidely.
"I really hate him." Rory says loudly to Jess as she pushes again.
"Not too found of him myself." Jess replies.
Rory screams again. Jess holds her tightly around the thigh.
"Good girl, I can see the head."
Rory gasps for air, panting heavily.
"Come on one more big push."
"Here he comes Rory, our son!" Jess whispers to her.
Rory pushes hard, screaming one last time.
A moment later a cry is heard.
"He's here." Jess whispers.
Rory lies back, sobbing.
"It's a healthy baby boy.
Jess kisses Rory square on the mouth, "You did it."
"We did it." Rory corrects him.
"I love you." Jess says happily.
Rory continues to sob, "I love you too."
"Dad, would you like to cut the umbilical cord?"
"I um...."
Rory nudges him.
Jess walks over to the doctor and cuts the cord.
"Here would you like to hold your son?" The doctor asks placing the baby in jess' arms.
Jess holds the baby awkwardly.
"Hand behind his head." Rory tells him.
Jess corrects his posture and walks slowly over to Rory.
Rory smiles as Jess sits on the edge of the bed cradling the baby.
Rory touches the baby's cheek, "So you're the one who's been playing soccer inside me for the last 6 months." Rory says quietly, beaming.
"So what should we call him?"
"Hmmm......" Rory smiles.
*An hour later: Jess enters the maternity waiting room. Lorelai and Luke stand upon his entrance. Chris nudges Sherri.
"Oh my god she had the baby!" Lorelai screams.
Jess grins.
"Well how is she, is she ok? How's the baby.........I bet he's gorgeous." Lorelai coos.
"Why don't you go in and see for yourself............they moved her back to her room."
Lorelai looks back at Luke.
"Go, I'll be right there." He says.
Lorelai disappears through the maternity ward doors.
Luke looks Jess up and down; his hair is disheveled and his face is red but his face is glowing.
"You did good." Luke says plainly hitting Jess on the shoulder.
"Ow." Jess says simply.
Luke looks at him confused.
"I think Rory did permanent damage to my arm."
Luke laughs.
"I always knew she'd be good for you."
"So do want to stand here or do want to go see her and tell her that yourself."
Luke and Jess enter. Rory is lying in bed half asleep. Lorelai is holding the baby.
Lorelai looks up at Luke, "Come here."
Luke walks over, leaning over Lorelai shoulder.
"Take him." Lorelai urges."
Luke shakes his head.
"Come on Luke, you won't drop him I swear." Jess cuts in.
Luke reluctantly holds him perfectly.
"Hey where'd you learn that..........I had to show Jess myself." Rory says quietly.
Luke blushes, "From holding him."
Jess scoffs.
"What? I was there when you were born."
"You were?" Lorelai asks.
"Yeah I was........why is that so shocking?"
Lorelai and Rory laugh.
Lorelai turns to Jess, "So what's his name, well we know the middle name but what about the first.
Rory and jess share glances.
"Ror, you tell him."
Rory sits up with much difficulty, "well." She says taking a deep breath. "We actually changed the middle name."
"Rory." Lorelai says disappointedly.
"We're really sorry Luke," jess says.
"Hey no it's ok, the sentiment was enough, really." Luke says, obviously hurt.
"It just didn't go with the name we picked out."
"It goes perfect with Holden."
"Well when the moment arrived to name him, I realized he didn't look like a Holden."
"Oh."
"So......." Jess eggs Rory on.
"So Grandma Lorelai, Grandpa Luke we'd like to introduce you to Lucas Michael Mariano"
Luke's eyes light up, "You named him after me?"
Lorelai takes baby Lucas from Luke.
Rory begins to cry again, "Well you know using your last name didn't seem appropriate anymore...........and after everything you did for me especially today, well yesterday Luke I couldn't have made it through this with out you, you over came all your fears and awkwardness to be there for me...........and I really really needed you today. So it only seems fitting besides you have to here him cry...........he sounds just like you and Jess." Rory smiles.
"And the Michael?"
"For my friend." Rory replies. "I figured I needed to remember him some how."
"I like it."
"Me too." Luke muses.
Jess takes baby Lucas from Lorelai.
"Ok, well we should probably let you rest sweets; we'll be back later. Love you"
"Love you too." Rory smiles happily.
Luke and Lorelai leave. Jess lies down next to Rory, holding Lucas tightly. "Well you did it."
Rory nods, "We did it."
Jess kisses her again, "Lucas Michael Mariano born 8:56am August 8th 2012." He whispers touch baby Luke's feet.
"Mmm." Rory replies drifting off to sleep.
"That's some mom you go there, you've got her nose you know, you've got my stubbornness, come on 28 hours......what took you so long?"
The baby makes a small noise." Jess lifts him out of Rory's arms, "It's ok though, you're here now we've been waiting a long time for you........life is going to be great we're going to show you everything....." Jess whispers happily.
A/N Ok so that is the end of revisions, hope you liked it. Two more chapters next chapter will be skipping ahead a few months every paragraph I have an idea for something that's going to happen to Sherri and it's a bit extreme but I think it's fitting. So that will take up next chapter and then the final chapter shall be an epilogue yay! So please read and review can't get enough reviews 'd really love to see it climb up to 200 reviews by the time I post the last chapter....I'm almost there at 157 now. Oh well enjoy.
Lorelai stands up.
"What are they doing here?" Luke mutters.
"I called them but I told them we weren't ready for them yet." Lorelai says loudly.
"Visiting hours end at 8, Lorelai." Sherri says determinedly, "If we're not here by then we wouldn't be allowed up, and besides Christopher is Rory's father."
Lorelai nods, biting her lip to keep from going off.
"Lorelai may I speak to you please?" Emily asks.
"Sure mom, I have a few things I'd like to say myself."
Lorelai and Emily step out into the hallway.
"Before you say anything Lorelai, I want to say I'm sorry.......when you called I told your father and of course when Christopher called the house 15 minutes later, your father answer and told them everything. I only came down here to support you, that woman is annoying and I can see how she gets on your nerves."
Lorelai sighs, "It's ok mom, I guess they do have a right to be here........but I swear to God if that woman does anything to upset Rory, I will ring her neck."
Emily nods.
*2 minutes later they return to the waiting room:
Lorelai approaches Chris, "Look, you're right you're Rory's father and you have as much right to be here as I do, you're welcome to stay."
"Thank you." Christopher says with a smile, "I'll try not to intrude."
"Why don't you go in and see her, there's a three person limit."
Chris nods. Sherri stands up taking Chris' hand as they approach the nurses desk and she directs them to Rory's room.
*Inside:
Rory's eyes go wide as another contraction starts. Jess isn't paying attention, he continues to read Rory hits him violently on the arm.
Jess rubs his arm, taking notice of Rory "Wha-another one?"
Rory nods taking Jess' hand.
Chris and Sherri knock on the door before walking in.
Rory looks up as the door creaks. Jess looks over at the door giving Chris a disapproving glance before setting his attention back on Rory.
"Alright did I here someone needed some pain relievers?" A cheery nurse enters.
Rory screams loudly. Jess looks at her cautiously.
"I guess that's a yes........we'll just wait until you're done."
"Poor girl just not as strong as others." Sherri replies.
Chris Rolls his eyes.
Jess is counting to ten, Rory is biting her bottom lip concentrating determinedly at the picture on the wall.
A moment later Rory lies back taking a deep breath.
"Rory?"
Rory pats jess' hand, "I'm ok, I just need to catch my breath......how long was that between the last one?"
"I-I don't know, I didn't check." Jess replies.
Rory looks at him agitatedly.
"Alright Rory, can you sit forward for me?" The nurse cuts in.
Rory nods, leaning forward, Jess takes her hand.
Rory makes a small noise as the needle punctures her skin.
Jess' eyes water, watching Rory in pain is taking a toll on him.
"Ok, you can sit back now." The nurse says. "I'll send the doctor in in a minute."
"Thank you." Jess says.
"Rory sweetie." Chris says happily.
"Dad." Rory replies "Sherri." Rory says with contempt.
"We just want to come in and see how you were doing and to let you know we're here." Chris explains. "But it looks like you have everything under control so we'll just go sit outside." Chris says approaching Rory, kissing her on the cheek.
A minute later Chris pushes Sherri out the door.
Rory lies back groggily, "What time is it?"
"7:30."
Rory sighs, "Keep reading."
Jess picks up the book again as Rory drifts off to sleep.
*45 minutes later: Jess is still reading, his voice starting to get hoarse Rory is still asleep.
Lorelai enters, "Hey."
Jess looks up, "Oh hi."
"Chris told me they finally gave her some medicine."
"Yeah."
"You look like death." Lorelai replies.
"Thanks."
"Why don't you go get something to eat while she's asleep."
"N-no I'm fine." Jess replies shaking.
"Says the man with the shakes, look she'll be fine....Sookie and Jackson just got here, Sookie says that stuff knocks you out for a good hour and a half, Sookie brought soup and sandwiches and Coffee."
"I don't drink coffee."
"You do today, now go." Lorelai pushes jess out of the room
*30 minutes later: A non-shaking Jess returns.
"Hey," Lorelai whispers to Rory who's starting to wake up. "Look who's back."
Rory reaches out for Jess. Jess takes Lorelai's spot, running his hand through Rory's hair.
*2 hours later: 10:45
*Waiting room everyone is settled in, Emily and Richard have just returned from visiting Rory. Sherri is asleep next to chris. Lorelai and Sookie are rambling on half asleep, Jackson is eating a sandwich and Luke is reading a magazine.
Luke looks at Emily, "Anything?"
"Well the doctor was just in, he said she's making progress what ever the hell that means. Jess is hanging in there though."
Luke nods.
*Inside:
Jess's head is resting on the edge of the bed. Rory sits up suddenly. Jess springs into action as another contraction begins.
* 2 minutes later: Rory sits back breathlessly.
"When is this going to be over?" Rory whines
"soon." Jess replies.
Rory looks towards the door as a doctor runs by followed by a gurney, "I'll clear out delivery 9." He says to the nurse pushing the gurney.
It stops in front of Rory's room momentarily. A young woman is panting wildly as her husband babbles on.
Rory groans, "another one goes in before me."
Jess rubs Rory's arm.
"Where's my mom?"
" she's in the waiting room."
"Get her."
"Ok." Jess replies walking towards the door.
"And Luke."
*A moment later Jess returns with Lorelai and Luke.
"Hey sweets." Lorelai says sweetly. "You requested us?" Lorelai smiles at Rory.
Rory sits up, "I want you guys to stay in here."
"Ok sweets sure."
Luke and Lorelai sit down.
*10 minutes later"
Rory slams her hand against the bed, "Luke what time is it?"
Jess moves next to Rory.
"11:18"
Rory takes Jess' hand, "Remember that time."
And so another powerful contraction starts."
3 minutes later it is over.
Jess is leaning in close to Rory talking sweetly to her.
Lorelai turns to Luke, "Poor Rory, it doesn't look like this is going to be over anytime soon."
Luke nods.
The doctor enters, "Hello, Rory how are you doing?"
Rory says nothing, continuing to lie down.
"Alright let me take a look."
Luke and Lorelai simultaneously turn towards the wall.
"Uh huh, uh huh. Ok you're doing good you're at 7 centimeters right now."
Lorelai cringes.
"Shouldn't be long I'll be back in a few minutes."
*2 hours later:
Lorelai and Luke are asleep on each other. Rory's contractions are now five minutes apart. The doctor is there again,
"Alright making progress just hang in there I'll be back."
As the doctor leaves another contraction starts, this one more intense then the previous.
"Jess." Rory breathes heavily, groping the air for Jess.
"It's ok." Jess whispers, "I'm here."
Jess takes Rory's hand, Rory groans, stirring Luke form his sleep.
*2 minutes later:
"Jess what's the story?" Rory asks.
"That was a 5 minute difference."
Rory nods, "Ok thanks."
Jess wipes Rory's forehead, "I love you"
Rory nods.
*15 minutes later: 1:36 Rory's contractions are now 4 minutes apart and have become more severe.
Rory screams again, grasping Jess tightly.
Jess is attempting to count.
Luke is eyeing his watch Lorelai is standing with her arms folded, agitated that the doctor has not returned, considering the amount of screaming Rory has been doing"
Rory lets go of Jess.
"Still 4." Luke comments.
"Jess I don't know if I can handle anymore and I haven't even done the hard part yet." Rory whimpers.
"You've done plenty today, and you're going to get through this I promise."
*5 hours later: Rory's contractions have stopped again. Both Rory and jess have drifted off into sleep.
Jess stirs, causing Rory to wake.
"What time is it?" she asks
"5:30."
Rory sits up with a groan, "That's 24 hours Jess."
"I know." Jess says tiredly.
"I'm just going be pregnant forever." Rory sulks.
Lorelai speaks up, "Sweetie, sometimes contractions slow down, everything is fine."
A stout nurse enters the room, "You still here?"
Rory frowns.
"Look I'm going to have the doctor come in again and see what we can do."
*20 minutes later: the doctor is examining Rory. Lorelai and Luke are standing in the hall way.
"You're just about at 8, but if your contractions don't start up again soon we'll have to induce you."
Rory cringes.
*The doctor exits, Lorelai and Luke reenter.
"I don't want them to induce." Rory whines..
"Sweetie it'll be ok."
Rory looks at her mother sadly, "Look sweets why don't Luke and I go outside I don't think oyu really want us here we'll come back as soon as something happens."
Luke and Lorelai head for the door as Rory tenses up again, "Ror?"
Jess says.
Lorelai and Luke turn around.
"I'll go let the doctor know." Luke says walking out. Lorelai sits back down as Rory grabs hold of Jess.
*An hour later: Rory's contractions are coming closer together.
"Shouldn't be long babe." Lorelai says encouragingly.
Rory is grasping Jess arm, tightly. With a deep breath she lets go.
"That was a bad one." Rory says breathing heavily.
"It' won't be long babe." Lorelai replies
" I hope not."
"You're doing great." Jess leans in to kiss Rory. Suddenly Rory grabs him around the neck.
Jess makes a choking sound.
Rory lifts her arm quickly grabbing hold of Jess arm as he sits up.
Jess looks at Rory with alarm, "A-already?"
Rory nods, her eyes bulging.
"Luke, Luke! What time is it?
Luke looks at his watch "8:38"
"That's two minutes." Jess says.
"That's it." Lorelai storms out.
A moment later she returns.
Luke looks at her questioningly.
Another moment later the doctor appears at the door just as another contraction begins.
The doctor waits patiently, smiling as Rory huffs and puffs, twisting Jess' arm.
A minute later Rory releases Jess.
"Ok lets take a look."
Lorelai and Luke turn around again.
"Wow you really skipped a few steps there, about time?" The doctor laughs.
Jess glares at him.
"Ok definitely not a joking group........." the doctor says. "Nurse, get a gurney in here we're ready to move this one."
"She's not cattle." Jess barks.
Two male nurses enter with a gurney.
Rory eyes jess nervously.
"It's ok, I'm right here." He says as the nurses lift Rory onto the gurney.
Rory sits up on her elbows as they begin to move her, "Bye mom, bye Luke I love you guys!"
"Just lie back." One of the nurses says.
"Jess?!" Rory yells.
"I'm right here." Jess says running beside the gurney.
"Alright we're going into delivery room 4, Son you'll have to go with Seth here and put on some scrubs.
Jess nods, "I'll be right back." He says to Rory.
"Hurry!" Rory yells.
8Delivery Room: Ok Rory, put your feet in those stirrups we're ready to push on your next contraction.
Rory shakes her head, "Not until jess gets here."
*2 minutes later jess returns dressed in blue scrubs.
Rory frantically holds her hand out to Jess.
"Rory, alright you have to put your feet p, it's time." The doctor announces.
Jess takes Rory's hand, kissing her, "You can do this Rory I love you so much."
"I love you too." Rory replies tensing up.
"Alright we're going to push this time, Rory."
Rory grasps Jess hand tightly.
*5 minutes later:
"And push again."
Rory grunts with frustration, "J-Jess I can't do anymore."
"Babe, it's almost over I promise."
"Rory, come on concentrate." The doctor says snidely.
"I really hate him." Rory says loudly to Jess as she pushes again.
"Not too found of him myself." Jess replies.
Rory screams again. Jess holds her tightly around the thigh.
"Good girl, I can see the head."
Rory gasps for air, panting heavily.
"Come on one more big push."
"Here he comes Rory, our son!" Jess whispers to her.
Rory pushes hard, screaming one last time.
A moment later a cry is heard.
"He's here." Jess whispers.
Rory lies back, sobbing.
"It's a healthy baby boy.
Jess kisses Rory square on the mouth, "You did it."
"We did it." Rory corrects him.
"I love you." Jess says happily.
Rory continues to sob, "I love you too."
"Dad, would you like to cut the umbilical cord?"
"I um...."
Rory nudges him.
Jess walks over to the doctor and cuts the cord.
"Here would you like to hold your son?" The doctor asks placing the baby in jess' arms.
Jess holds the baby awkwardly.
"Hand behind his head." Rory tells him.
Jess corrects his posture and walks slowly over to Rory.
Rory smiles as Jess sits on the edge of the bed cradling the baby.
Rory touches the baby's cheek, "So you're the one who's been playing soccer inside me for the last 6 months." Rory says quietly, beaming.
"So what should we call him?"
"Hmmm......" Rory smiles.
*An hour later: Jess enters the maternity waiting room. Lorelai and Luke stand upon his entrance. Chris nudges Sherri.
"Oh my god she had the baby!" Lorelai screams.
Jess grins.
"Well how is she, is she ok? How's the baby.........I bet he's gorgeous." Lorelai coos.
"Why don't you go in and see for yourself............they moved her back to her room."
Lorelai looks back at Luke.
"Go, I'll be right there." He says.
Lorelai disappears through the maternity ward doors.
Luke looks Jess up and down; his hair is disheveled and his face is red but his face is glowing.
"You did good." Luke says plainly hitting Jess on the shoulder.
"Ow." Jess says simply.
Luke looks at him confused.
"I think Rory did permanent damage to my arm."
Luke laughs.
"I always knew she'd be good for you."
"So do want to stand here or do want to go see her and tell her that yourself."
Luke and Jess enter. Rory is lying in bed half asleep. Lorelai is holding the baby.
Lorelai looks up at Luke, "Come here."
Luke walks over, leaning over Lorelai shoulder.
"Take him." Lorelai urges."
Luke shakes his head.
"Come on Luke, you won't drop him I swear." Jess cuts in.
Luke reluctantly holds him perfectly.
"Hey where'd you learn that..........I had to show Jess myself." Rory says quietly.
Luke blushes, "From holding him."
Jess scoffs.
"What? I was there when you were born."
"You were?" Lorelai asks.
"Yeah I was........why is that so shocking?"
Lorelai and Rory laugh.
Lorelai turns to Jess, "So what's his name, well we know the middle name but what about the first.
Rory and jess share glances.
"Ror, you tell him."
Rory sits up with much difficulty, "well." She says taking a deep breath. "We actually changed the middle name."
"Rory." Lorelai says disappointedly.
"We're really sorry Luke," jess says.
"Hey no it's ok, the sentiment was enough, really." Luke says, obviously hurt.
"It just didn't go with the name we picked out."
"It goes perfect with Holden."
"Well when the moment arrived to name him, I realized he didn't look like a Holden."
"Oh."
"So......." Jess eggs Rory on.
"So Grandma Lorelai, Grandpa Luke we'd like to introduce you to Lucas Michael Mariano"
Luke's eyes light up, "You named him after me?"
Lorelai takes baby Lucas from Luke.
Rory begins to cry again, "Well you know using your last name didn't seem appropriate anymore...........and after everything you did for me especially today, well yesterday Luke I couldn't have made it through this with out you, you over came all your fears and awkwardness to be there for me...........and I really really needed you today. So it only seems fitting besides you have to here him cry...........he sounds just like you and Jess." Rory smiles.
"And the Michael?"
"For my friend." Rory replies. "I figured I needed to remember him some how."
"I like it."
"Me too." Luke muses.
Jess takes baby Lucas from Lorelai.
"Ok, well we should probably let you rest sweets; we'll be back later. Love you"
"Love you too." Rory smiles happily.
Luke and Lorelai leave. Jess lies down next to Rory, holding Lucas tightly. "Well you did it."
Rory nods, "We did it."
Jess kisses her again, "Lucas Michael Mariano born 8:56am August 8th 2012." He whispers touch baby Luke's feet.
"Mmm." Rory replies drifting off to sleep.
"That's some mom you go there, you've got her nose you know, you've got my stubbornness, come on 28 hours......what took you so long?"
The baby makes a small noise." Jess lifts him out of Rory's arms, "It's ok though, you're here now we've been waiting a long time for you........life is going to be great we're going to show you everything....." Jess whispers happily.
A/N Ok so that is the end of revisions, hope you liked it. Two more chapters next chapter will be skipping ahead a few months every paragraph I have an idea for something that's going to happen to Sherri and it's a bit extreme but I think it's fitting. So that will take up next chapter and then the final chapter shall be an epilogue yay! So please read and review can't get enough reviews 'd really love to see it climb up to 200 reviews by the time I post the last chapter....I'm almost there at 157 now. Oh well enjoy.