A/N At first I want to thank the people who wrote me reviews already. I'm very glad to hear that you like my story so far.

About my English, my first language is Dutch as I live in the Netherlands. I've learned English in high school even though it wasn't my strongest course, at all. It improved a lot the past few years and I'm hoping to get an internship in a foreign country next year so I can improve my English even more. Anyway, tips are always welcome so if you notice I make huge grammar mistakes, tell me because I don't realize I do it wrong!!!

Chapter 4: Rory

While Luke and Lorelai where driving to New Haven she couldn't stop talking. Luke smiled inwardly as he realised she was back to her normal self. But the closer they got, the more quiet she became. Of course, Luke realized that immediately.

"You okay?"

"Yeah, I guess."

"You're kind of quiet."

"Oh."

"She's going to like this Lorelai."

"How can you tell?"

"I just know. She's a good kid you know."

"Of course I know that. But still, what if..."

"Stt.. don't say it." He placed his hand on top of hers and looked her in the eye for a moment. "This is going to work out. I promise." After that he switch his attention back to the road.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I am." Luke smiled at her insecurity. This wasn't really like her. It was big news, but there was no doubt in his mind what so ever, that Rory wasn't going to like it. She had been so happy for them when she realized he and Lorelai had finally gotten together. And she would be happy now. "You know, you don't have to tell her by yourself, I can come with you if you like."

"No that's okay, you have to get back to the diner."

"The diner is fine, I rather stay with you if you need me."

"No, I think your right. She is going to like this news right? She has to like it."

"She will."

"Yes, she will." Lorelai watched Luke for a moment. She could see the worry his face showed. He was very protective. She never thought she could have a relationship with a man like the relationship they had. When they first started dating she had been scared. But now, all of that was gone. She was never more sure about anything than she was about this relationship. She knew Luke was going to be a great father. He already had been to Rory, even though that wasn't his job. Sometimes, he was even more worried about her than she was...

"What are you thinking?" She hadn't even noticed that he was looking at her.

She smiled at him. "I was thinking how happy I am."

"Yeah?"

"Yeah." He smiled back at her. At the same moment he stopped the car. She looked confused at first but than noticed that they where there.

"Are you sure you want to go alone?"

"Yes, I'm sure."

"What time do you want me to pick you up?"

"I'll call you."

"It will take me some time to get here."

"I know. That's okay. I'll call early enough. I promise."

"Okay." He leaned forward to kiss her. "See you later." She kissed him once more and stepped out of the car. She waved when she watched him drive away. When she couldn't see him anymore she picked up her cell phone and dialled Rory's number. She was glad when Rory answered which meant that she wasn't in any class at the moment. They talked for a brief moment and agreed on a place to meet.

On the way there Rory was kind of worried. It wasn't usual for her mother to come over to Yale at a workday. Especially unannounced. She also sounded kind of nervous on the phone. She started walking faster as she realized this. She had to see her mother, to make sure everything was okay.

She saw Lorelai immediately. She walked towards her and hugged her.

"Hi mom."

"Hi sweaty. Let's find a place where we can talk quietly."

"Okay, follow me." Rory lead her mother to one of the parks where there was a nice quiet place so they could talk in private. They sat down at a bench.

"Mom, is everything okay?" Noticing the worried expression on her daughters face Lorelai answered to fast.

"Everything's fine."

"Mom?" Rory knew there was something.

"It's just, I have to tell you something." Lorelai sounded very nervous now.

"What is it?"

"It's... she paused. You have to promise me you'll tell me what you think about this honestly."

"Mom!"

"Promise me."

"Okay, I promise."

"Good..." She stopped talking again.

"Mom!"

"What?"

"Just tell me."

"Okay... I... I'm pregnant." She couldn't look Rory in the face so she stared down. After a few seconds she took her attention back to Rory so she could see her reaction.

"Really?" Rory smiled at her mother.

She is smiling? Is she really liking this? She is smiling??

"Yes." Lorelai nodded.

Rory hugged her mother now. "That is really great mom!"

"You think so?"

"Yes, I do." She kept smiling for a while, but suddenly her smile faded away. Lorelai noticed this immediately and started to become worried al over again.

"What's wrong? Rory?"

"It's just... I've been excepted in a study program. I'm going to London."

"What?"

"I applied to this program because it's a really great program. And I just heard this morning that I got in and I..."

"It takes 9 months to carry a baby. The summer's long over when the baby gets born"

"No you don't understand. This isn't a summer program I'm talking about."

"What?"

"I'm supposed to go to London for an entire year mom"

"What?? Why haven't you told me before?"

"I didn't wanted to worry you. It is really hard to get in, I never expected to get in so I thought I would only tell if I did get in."

"You should have told me."

"I know. I'm sorry."

"So it's a good program?"

"It's a great program." Rory smiled just thinking about it. "But I can't go now."

"Why not?"

"With the baby and all. You'll need me."

"I've got Luke."

"Oh god Luke, what did he say?"

"At first he freaked out. But now he's really sweet. He went with me to the doctor. And he hold my hair when I was sick this morning."

"You where sick?"

"Yes, that's what happens you know. You made me puke for over 3 months."

"Oh, sorry." Lorelai laughed at the look on her daughters face.

"I still blame you, you know."

"What?" Lorelai laughed harder now. Suddenly Rory realized that her mother was just teasing her, like always.

"So you don't mind if I go?"

"You kidding? Of course I mind if you go. You want to go away to London for an entire year. What are you thinking? You went away for seven weeks without me last summer and I missed you every single moment, and now you want to go away for an entire year?"

"Oh.." Rory looked at her mother. She saw a sad expression on her face and knew that it was a reflection of her own expression.

"When do you leave?"

"What?"

"When do you leave?" Lorelai took her daughters hands in hers. "Look, I will miss you like hell. But I don't say you can't go. Of course you should go. It's a great opportunity. I've always wanted to go to Europe for a study program."

"I'm sorry."

"What for. I know I didn't got what I wanted back than. But I did got you. That's even better." Lorelai smiled.

"Really?" Rory was still a little insecure.

"Really. But you should follow your dreams. I want you to go. It will be great. Just promise me you'll write and call me every day."

"I will" Rory was smiling to now.

"Good." Lorelai pulled her daughter in a hug. She whispered: "I love you."

"I love you to mom."

They remained like that for a while till Rory finally pulled back. "I'm really happy for you and Luke mom. It's really great news."

"Thanks sweaty."

Lorelai was very happy with Rory's reaction. She spend the rest of the afternoon together. They talked more about the baby. About Luke's reaction. About the doctors appointment. And Rory told her mother about the study program. What it would be like, what she had to do to get in. They drank coffee together. De-café for Lorelai of course, although the smile of Rory's regular made it even worse for her.
It was a nice spent afternoon and Lorelai didn't called Luke until it was almost 7 ó clock. Rory had offered to give her a ride home, but she told her that it wasn't necessary.