Chapter 5: The grandparents

Luke picked up Lorelai at Yale at 7.30. They decided to stay in New Haven for dinner. They asked Rory to join them but she refused. She was told them that she would just order some pizza because she had a lot of homework to do.
During dinner Lorelai told Luke how happy Rory was about their baby. She didn't told him about London though. She wasn't ready to talk about that. She tried so hard to act normal that she actually succeeded this time. There was enough to talk about otherwise with the events of the past couple of days.

After dinner they drove back to her place. It was almost 10 ó clock when they arrived. As she wasn't allowed to drink regular coffee she decided to go to bed immediately. She was tired anyway as she was up since 4 in the morning.
In bed, Luke lay on his back, her head rested on his chest, his arm was tight around her.

"It was a good day." Luke looked at her when he realized she wasn't answering. She wasn't asleep yet. "What's wrong?" He ran his fingers through her hair.

"She's leaving."

"Who is?"

"Rory." Tears filled the corners of her eyes.

"What?"

"She's leaving Luke."

He could feel her tears on his chest now. "What do you mean?"

"She's going to London."

"For the summer?"

"No, for an entire school year."

"Oh."

"She's accepted in a study program. She hadn't told me because it was hard to get in and...."

"Hey, come here." He pulled her even closer. Holding her in his strong arms, just letting her cry. He knew how worried she was about sharing her news with Rory and now she got this kind of news. He wondered how she was able to keep it in all night and knew she just had to let it out now. All he could do for her was hold her and make sure he was there for her. Nothing he could would make her feel better now. In the end she just felt asleep. Luke kept holding her as he felt asleep himself.

When she woke up the next morning she was still in his arms. She felt nausea again so hurried to the bathroom, careful not to wake Luke. At first she succeeded but when she was close to the door she ran in to her closet. He stepped out, following her to the bathroom holding her hair when she vomited, stroking her back with his other hand. When she was done she let herself fell back in his arms, just like the day before. She took some toilet paper to wipe her mouth.

"Do you think I will ever get used to this?"

"I don't think you could."

"Luke?"

"Mmm.."

"What time is it?"

Checking his watch he answered: "4.45."

"Wow, It's improving than." She laughed sarcastically. Luke didn't replied. He just kissed her forehead in respond.

"Luke, what day is it?"

"Friday."

"Just great."

"What?"

"You know, Friday night dinners. You've been to several of them lately."

"I know. You want to tell your parents?"

"Already?"

"The sooner the better right? Than at least they can't give you a hard time about it when they find out otherwise."

"Maybe, but I don't think I'm ready to tell them you know."

"I'll be there with you, you know that right?"

"Yeah, but still, they will probably give me a hard time about it anyway."

"You don't know that right."

"Hello, have you met my parents?"

"Lorelai."

"Okay, so you met them. But..."

"Don't say it. We'll see what will happen okay. And if they'll give you a hard time about this they have to deal with me."

Lorelai looked up, laughing at the sudden change in his moves. "You're trying anything you can huh."

"I'm just trying to tell you that you're not going trough this alone. This isn't just your baby, it's our baby."

She nodded as she felt nausea again. She threw up 2 more times before she took a shower, skipping breakfast again. As she was up early anyway, she decided to go to the diner with Luke before going to the inn. She arrived there at around 8 and worked till 10. She made sure she was in her office at the moment, because she knew dr. Elder could call. She called about 10 minutes after 10 and told Lorelai that the blood test confirmed that she was pregnant. This wasn't a surprise at all, of course. They talked for a couple of minutes before hanging up. Laura gave her some tips to handle the morning sickness and made sure that skipping breakfast wasn't an option. If she didn't wanted to eat early, she should have a late breakfast around 10. After they hang up Lorelai went to the kitchen to get some food from Sookie. They talked for a bit before she went back to work. She had lunch at Luke's and agreed to meet him there again at 6 so she could change before heading of the her parents house.

They arrived there at a quarter to 7. Rory was already there. Her mother offered her a martini but she, of course, refused. She asked for some ice tea instead. Her mother wanted to comment on that, but Lorelai told her that she and Luke agreed that she was the one driving tonight, so he could drink a few beers. Luckily enough, Emily didn't asked any further and went to get them the drinks they asked for. Luke and Lorelai walked into the living room where Rory was talking to Richard.
Emily and Richard had lived separately for a few months but missed each other to much. They spend all their time wondering what the other was doing and finally they found enough courage to talk to each other. They talked over all their problems and their relationship was now better than it had ever been.
From their conversation Lorelai understood that Rory had already told them about London. When Emily came back with their drinks she mentioned to Lorelai how proud she was at Rory to get into a program like that. She kept talking on how hard it was to get in and Richard told how much he wanted to tell all his friends about this. They started eating at 7 and it wasn't until after desert that there was a silent moment, perfect for Luke and Lorelai to share their news. Luke looked at Lorelai, his eyes asking if she wanted to tell now. She thought about it for a moment before she started.

"Mom, dad, Luke and I have some news we would like to share with you."

Emily looked at her daughter, waiting for her to continue. Lorelai waited for her to respond but when she kept silent she continued. "I'm pregnant."

At first, Emily didn't responded, she stared at Richard for a moment who stood up and walked to his daughter, giving her a kiss on her forehead. "Congratulations." Than he walked over to Luke and shook his hand, telling him the same thing.

Emily didn't knew if she was to happy about this. She knew that Lorelai was happy with this man. But they weren't married. Although, maybe now they would get married. She wanted to ask, but the look on Richard face made her stop. Their was something telling her that she shouldn't do that and just do the same thing Richard did. Lorelai was an adult now, she wasn't planning on raising this child on her own. She should be happy for her. So she stood up and kissed both Lorelai and Luke. "I think I'm happy for you too."

Lorelai was confused at this gesture. This wasn't what she expected. "That's all you have to say?"

"What do you want me to say Lorelai? That I'm not happy you finally found a man you love and that you're still with him after almost a year? That I'm not happy that you're starting a family? Is that what you want? That I'm angry at you for getting pregnant again, without being married?"

"No mom, of course not. It's just..." She paused, not knowing what else to say. Luke looked at her, taking her hand in his. "I was just a little worried about your reaction I guess," she finished.

"Why Lorelai?" Emily started to sound angry now.

"I don't know. I just..." She was feeling very unconvertible now. "Never mind mom"

"No, tell me Lorelai," really angry.

Richard decided to stood up for his daughter now. "Emily, drop it." Emily looked at him angrily. "Come on Lorelai. Tell me. How far along are you anyway? How long have you waited to tell us this time? Tell me Lorelai!"

Lorelai looked at her mother. "Forget it mom." After that she stood and walked away. It took everyone a few seconds to realise what just happened. Luke stood up and to follow her.

"Wait, I'll go," Emily said, standing up too.

"No, you've done enough. Do you know what it took for her to tell you this right away? She found out only 2 days ago." With that, Luke walked out of the room, upstairs searching for Lorelai. Emily and the rest staid behind, watching him leave.

"Great job Emily, couldn't you just keep your big mouth shut for once?' Richard sounded angry.

"I... I just.."

"As always Emily." He stood up and walked into his office.

"I didn't meant it like that."

Rory looked at her grandmother. "I know you didn't, but it took a lot of courage for her to tell you right away. She told me yesterday so you're probably the first one to know after that." Rory sounded angry too. Emily watched her granddaughter. Great, she thought, now everybody was angry with her.

Luke found Lorelai in her old room, she was laying on the bed, crying. He laid down behind her, pulling her against his chest, holding her close.

"I told you." She sobbed.

"I'm so sorry Lorelai."

"It's not your fault."

"It is partially isn't it?"

"What do you mean? The baby?"

"Yeah, the baby to, besides, I made you tell them, even though you didn't wanted to"

"Don't ever say that Luke. I know we hadn't planned for this to happen but I'm really happy about this." She sobbed even louder now.

"You where right about your mother."

"What was I thinking. I thought that after the past few months she could be just happy for me. All I wanted was for her to be happy for me, even if it was just one time. Why can't she be like a real mother Luke?"

"I don't know. I really don't know"

"My whole life I tried to please her. I know I can't do that but every time I fall for it again. And every time something happens which feels like a slap in my face." She was no longer crying now. She was just angry. She sad up, releasing herself from Luke's grip. He sat up too, watching her. She used her hands to wipe the tears away from her face and left the room. Luke followed her. "Lorelai wait."

She wasn't stopping. She started walking even faster, down the stairs, into the living room where Emily was waiting.

"You know what mom?" Lorelai was screaming now. "I don't care what you think anymore. 20 Years ago I left because I couldn't be with you. The past few years I tried to get along with you. I came her every Friday as you asked me too. I complained sometimes, but I always came. I never really asked anything from you. Yes, money, well you can keep your money. Giving me money doesn't make you a good parent. All I wanted from you was to be happy for me this one time. I love having this baby. This one time I have my life in order and still you can't be happy for me with what I've got. It is never enough. Well, It is enough for me now. I don't want this anymore. Never again. Goodbye mom!" With that Lorelai turned around and walked to the front door. There she turned around once more, walking back in the living room. Making sure that she didn't faced her mother again she looked at Rory. "Sorry you had to witness that honey. I call you later okay?" Her voice was softer now. Rory nodded at her mother. With that Lorelai turned around again. Luke was standing close behind her. She took his hand and pulled him away with her. "Let's go."


A/N That's is it for now. I'll try to update as soon as possible. Maybe tomorrow but I'm going out tonight so I can't promise.
Bye the way, I want to thank my friend who gave me the website where you can download Gilmore Girls (and other TV-shows) so I can see the newest episodes almost a year early, as in Dutch television we're almost always one season behind!!!