In case you didn't know I own nothing at all of The Gilmore Girls or the gorgeous Chad Michael Murray. But a girl can dream, right.

A.N.- Ok. I know how you feel because if I would have read this I would have been like you guys. But I actually like what's gonna happen in the future of the story. Lots of coping and tears. But all ends up in smiles.

Rating- Pg-13

How Long is Forever

Chapter 18

Rory and Lorelei step into the DuGrey mansion.

Lorelei- Ok…..now you have to tell them…..you can do this.

Rory takes a deep breath.

Rory- I can do this. I can do this.

Rory walks to Mr. And Mrs. Dugrey who are talking to some people.

Mr. Dugrey- Rory…..So glad you came.

Mrs. Dugrey- We didn't see you at the service. Were you there?

Rory- Ummmm…I left……I couldn't be there…it was too hard.

Mr. Dugrey- We understand.

Mrs. Dugrey- Rory…this Mr. Dugrey's sister, Christine and her husband, Jerry.

Rory- Nice to meet you.

Mrs. Dugrey- Christine this is Tristan's girlfriend.

Christine- Oh…we're sorry.

Rory- Thank you.

Christine- How long were you two together?

Rory- Almost a year……..um….Mr. And Mrs. Dugrey………can I speak with both you in private…..please?

Mr. Dugrey- Of course……Excuse us.

They all walk to the backyard. Rory flinches at the sight of the garden. Tons of memories come flowing back to her.

Mrs. Dugrey- What is it dear?

Rory- Ummmmm…I don't really know how to say this…..because I don't know how you'll react…..but before I say it let me just tell you….that I loved your son…..more than anything.

Mr. Dugrey- And he loved you.

Rory- (takes a deep breath)…………um…………I'm pregnant.

Mr. Dugrey- You're what?

Rory- I'm pregnant.

Mr. Dugrey- So..were going to be grandparents?

Rory- (cautiously) Yes.

Mrs. Dugrey- I can't believe it…..we're going to be grandparents…..(excited) We're going to be grandparents….Oh Rory.

Mrs. Dugrey hugs Rory. Rory is taken by surprise. She has never hugged Rory before.

Rory- You guys are happy?

Pulls away from the hug.

Mr. Dugrey- Of course we're happy……Tristan was our only child…..so we lost hope for grandchildren…..and now…

Mrs. Dugrey- We can have a part of our Tristan.

Rory- So you guys are excited about this?

Mrs. Dugrey- We haven't smiled since we lost our Tristan.

Rory- You don't know how relieved I am.

Rory hugs Mr. and Mrs. Dugrey.

Mrs. Dugrey- Rory?….Can I have a moment alone with you.

Rory- Ok?

Mr. Dugrey- Well be checking up on you .

Mr. Dugrey leaves.

Mrs. Dugrey- I know you loved our son dearly.

Rory- I did….I do.

Mrs. Dugrey- So I know this is going to be harder now that he is gone…..but I thought you should know.

Rory- What's going on?

Mrs. Dugrey- I need to give you something…..and it's up to you if you want to keep it. Ok?

Rory- Ok.

Mrs. Dugrey- Follow me.

They both walk into the house and up to the master bedroom.

Rory- Mrs. Dugrey, why are we in your room?

Mrs. Dugrey- Hold on.

She opens a drawer and pulls out a little box)

Mrs. Dugrey- A week before his passing he had me searching for the perfect one for you.

Rory- What are you talking about?

Mrs. Dugrey- (shows the box) This.

Rory- What is it?

Mrs. Dugrey opens the box to reveal a heart-shaped huge diamond ring. Rory's eyes widen.

Mrs. Dugrey- He was going to give it to you on your first anniversary.

Rory- It's an engagement ring?

Mrs. Dugrey- Yes……you should have seen his face when he told me that he was going to propose to you………………you don't have to keep it……but I know he would have wanted you to have it.

Rory looks up from the ring to look at Mrs. Dugrey with teary eyes.

Mrs. Dugrey- But I hope you will keep it…as a symbol of how much he loved you……and how much he would have loved ( puts her hand on Rory's stomach) this baby.

Rory lets out a sob.

Mrs. Dugrey- Always keep him in your heart….even though you move on…..which will…and you should……..as long as you keep this……you'll always have him……..I'll leave you alone right now……Thank you Rory….for making my son, one of the most happiest men alive…….and for giving us a part of him.

Mrs. Dugrey kisses Rory's forehead.

Mrs. Dugrey- We will be talking to you soon.

Mrs. Dugrey puts the ring on the bed and leaves.

Rory sits on the foot of the bed and looks at the ring. She then cries into her hands.

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Rory walks down the spiral staircase with tear stained cheeks. Lorelei sees Rory and walks up to her.

Lorelei- Where have you been?…..How did they take it?

Rory- (smiles) They're happy.

Lorelei- then what's wrong?

Rory- (scratchy) I wanna go home.

Lorelei- Ok.

They walk out and head for home.

What do you think? Cheesy? Let me know. Also please tell me what the sex of the baby should be. Review!