"Luke, I can't thank you enough for all of this." Lorelai said while they sat still in the waiting room.

"Don't mention it." Luke replied sleepily.

"I wish someone would just let me know how she's doing." Lorelai sighed.

"I'm sure she's doing okay. I'd rather them take while to tell us anything than come out sudden."

"Why would you feel that way?" Lorelai asked.

"Well, if the doctor came out soon, then it might mean he couldn't do anything for her."

"I suppose that's one way to look at things." Lorelai replied.

"Hey, I'm going to get some coffee. Do you want some?" Luke asked.

"You drink coffee?" Lorelai asked surprised.

"When I'm tired and need to stay awake. I don't use it as a daily beverage such as you." Luke smiled.

"Well, since you put it that way, yes a cup would be good right about now." Lorelai sank down in hear hard cold seat.

"I'll be back in a few minutes." Luke patted Lorelai on the knee and left the waiting room.

Lorelai yawned, and blinked her eyes a couple times. Suddenly she saw a doctor coming towards her. She quickly stood up to meet the doctor.

"Mrs. Gilmore?" the doctor asked.

"Yes."

"Hello, I'm doctor Nicholas."

"Nice to meet you." Lorelai greeted. "How is my daughter?"

"She'll be fine. You're lucky you found her when you did. A few more minutes in the state she was in and she may have suffered brain damage."

Lorelai let out a deep breath.

"It's not uncommon for people to get the flu during the beginning of summer; however, it is very rare that Rory's fever raised so high so quick. So, I recommend she stay in the hospital for a couple days so we can monitor her. We want to make sure nothing like this happens to her again."

Lorelai shook her head in understanding. "If it's for the best." Lorelai replied. "May I see her?"

"We're having her transferred from the ICU unit to a recovery room. Someone will let you know when the move is complete, then you may see her."

"Thank you so much." Lorelai replied.

"You're welcome. Always happy to deliver good news about patients." The doctor smiled and walked back down the hospital hall.

As the relief flowed through Lorelai's body she sat back down and waited for Luke to return.

"Here you go. Not as good as mine, but close." Luke joked.

"She's going to be okay." Lorelai smiled. "She has to stay here a couple days, but she's going to be fine."

Luke's face lit up with happiness. "See, what did I tell you?" Luke grinned.

"Oh, Luke thank you, thank you for everything." Lorelai stood up and hugged Luke.

Luke's eyes widened and he froze not sure on what to do. Slowly he gently hugged Lorelai back.

"They said I could see here when she's moved into her recovery room. Do you want to come with me?" Lorelai asked.

"Ah... you go ahead. I'll wait out here. Maybe I'll come in later. You two should be alone for a while."

A nurse came up behind Lorelai and pecked her on the shoulder. "You may see your daughter now. She's in room 1987."

"Thank you." Lorelai replied.

"I'll be waiting here." Luke spoke.

Lorelai smiled and walked towards her daughter's room. Her stomach was in knots by the time she reached Rory's room. She slowly opened the door and walked in. Rory was laying in bed with her eyes shut, when she heard foot steps she opened them.

"You're awake." Lorelai said. "That's a nice change."

"Mommy." Rory sniffled as Lorelai walked towards her with arms open.

"Shh..." Lorelai soothed. "It's okay. You're going to be fine." Lorelai rubbed Rory's arms and back.

"I want to go home." Rory pouted.

"You have to stay here for a couple days. So the doctors can keep an eye on you." Lorelai replied.

"I don't want to stay." Rory objected.

"I know you don't sweetie, but we cant have you passing out again." Lorelai replied.

Rory leaned back from her mother. "Did you call an ambulance?" she asked.

"No." Lorelai replied. "I called Luke. He brought us here. He's outside in the waiting room."

"Is he coming in?" Rory asked.

"Maybe later. If you want him to." Lorelai replied.

Rory paused for a moment in thought "I do want him to."

Lorelai smiled, "I'm sure he'll be glad to hear so."

The two girls sat there for a while, comforting one another. Rory was drifting off into sleep when a knock suddenly disturbed her. The door slowly opened and Luke walked in.

"The nurse said it was okay for me come back." Luke said prepared for any questions.

"It's okay." Lorelai said.

"Hey, Rory, how ya doing?" Luke asked.

"Better." Rory replied.

"You gave us quite a scare earlier."

"Her fever is down to 98.8" Lorelai interrupted.

"Well that's great." Luke smiled. "So I heard you were going to be here for a couple days, so I was wondering if there's anything I can get for you. Magazines, books, games of some kind?"

"Oh, you don't have to do anything like that." Rory smiled.

"I know you like to read." Luke continued. "I'll go find some books from the gift shop."

"No, it's okay, really."

Luke walked on out the door. Lorelia and Rory laughed lightly.

"I'm glad you picked Luke." Rory said breaking the laughter.

Lorelai smiled. "Get some sleep babe. Maybe we can con the doctors into letting you leave a day early." Lorelai kiss her daughter and pulled the covers up around her. "I'll be right here if you need me."