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Ch. 6
Emily and Richard stood at the foot of Lorelai's bed listening to the beeping and whirring of all the
machines around her. As much as they've fought with her over the years, they both knew if they
ever lost her, living for them would never be the same. A single tear slid down Emily's cheek, which
Richards wiped away with his thumb.
Emily remembered that time Richard was in the hospital, and she couldn't keep still. She knew she
just couldn't deal with him being layed up in bed like that. So she busied herself, she got him a
better room, fluffier pillows, better blankets. Just to stay busy enough so she wouldn't have to talk
about it. Talking about would only make it real. Yet now she stands her staring at her only daughter
afraid to take her eyes away for fear of missing one more moment. She realized all the time she
spent ridiculing and knocking Lorelai down wasted time not knowing her. This could've been the
end and all the fighting they have done would be all she had left of her only daughter to hold onto.
She shook her head to ward off the morbid thoughts and vowed to herself to change their
relationship for the better. She looked over and Richard was no longer standing next to her. He was
at the door, speaking with the doctor. She turned back to Lorelai and her eyes opened wide at the
site before her. Lorelai was awake, her deep blue eyes staring back at her.
Logan finally found the coffee vending machine and it was out of order. He couldn't believe this. If
he went back without coffee, well he didn't want to find out what would happen if he went back
without coffee. He kept pressing the button for at least ten minutes, until someone spoke up behind
him.
'I think it's broken'.
He didn't turn around, 'I think I'm wearing it down, besides I can't go back without and I quote
'the elixir of life' according to my girlfriend.'
He sighed and turned around and came face to face with Luke.
'Uh… hey… Luke. Rory's looking for you.'
'Yeah, how is she? How's Lorelai?
'Yeah well, they're going to move her to a private room when she wakes up. It doesn't look like
she'll need surgery.'
Luke sighed long and hard, 'Thank god.'
Luke went to turn away and Logan caught the end of his sleeve.
'I know we don't really know each other, but if you need to talk or anything.' He trailed off
knowing he got his point across. Luke stared straight into Logan's eyes and he could see he was
being sincere.
'Yeah, I appreciate that. It's just hard for me to see her like that.'
Logan nodded in understanding, 'I know what you mean, I'm not sure how I'd react if it was Rory.'
Luke could see Logan understood what he was feeling. Maybe he had this kid pegged wrong.
'Look I know I'm not your favorite person, but Lorelai isn't the only one who needs you there.
Rory could use the support as well. She's told me a little abut you and she…well kinda sees you
like a ….dad.'
This revelation took Luke by complete surprise. He always considered Rory like a daughter. He
never knew she felt the same way about him. Now he knew what he had to do. Suck it up Danes
and go see your girls.
'Uh. So what floor are they moving her too.'
Logan smiled from ear to ear, 'I'm going to go find some coffee, then I'll meet you up on four.'
Luke nodded his thanks and headed off down the hall.
Back in Lorelai's room there was a whirlwind of activity going on. The doctor was explaining her
injuries to her and asking her all types of questions.
'What's your full name?'
'Lorelai Victoria Gilmore'
'What year is it?' '2005.'
'Who's the president?' 'Bobo the clown'.
'Apparently her sense humor wasn't injured. Lorelai be serious.'
'Sorry mom. George W. Bush.'
She answered all the doctor's questions correctly. What she didn't know was why she was in the
hospital in the first place and where was Luke and Rory? The doctor said he'd arrange for Lorelai's
new room upstairs for tonight. He also said if her fluids were clear tomorrow morning, she'd be
allowed to go home, as long as she promised to take it easy. So with a nod and a smile he left to
attend to his duties with Richard on his heels to relay the news to the people in the waiting room.
That left Emily and Lorelai alone.
TBC
