Remember Me, My Love?
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A/N- Ok, I lied to you all. I really don't know how many chapters will be left. There are so many ideas I have to get through. I honestly can't say. Well, I decided to type this up after watching Mansfield Park, which is based on a Jane Austen book, and it's an amazing movie, which you should all watch. If you have Starz, it's on there sometimes. I hope you all enjoy, and don't be sad, Tristan will make it through. Oh, and what happens to Tristan, I don't know if it's really possible for this sort of thing to happen, but in my story it is. Special thanks to QuEEnSeRb716 for all her ideas and help, you're an inspiration dahling. Thanks bunches.
Chapter 15- I Shine so Bright When You're Around
"I don't know how to tell you this," the doctor said warily.
"Tell me what?" Rory choked out. She already felt the tears pouring down her face freely as her mother gripped her hand tightly.
"Tristan, he's in a coma," the doctor said softly.
"Please tell me you're joking," Rory shook her head, "Pinch me, slap me, I won't feel a thing because I'm dreaming," she laughed, "I'm just dreaming."
"No, I'm not," the doctor shook his head, "but there's good news," the doctor paused, "He will wake up. I can almost 100 percent guarantee it. However, it can take days, months, even a few years. His brain needs to trigger himself awake."
"He will wake up?" Lorelai soothingly rubbed Rory's hand.
"Yes, I promise he will. Don't worry, I guarantee within a few years, he will be awake," Dr. Benson nodded.
"Can he hear you talking?" Rory asked sniffling.
"Yes he can, but he won't respond. Something beyond his control needs to awaken him," Dr. Benson explained.
"Oh God, who's going to pay for his room? I didn't reach his parents. I have no money," Rory sobbed.
"Actually, they stopped in on their way to, Paris, I believe. They promised to pay any fees," Dr. Benson replied.
"Oh, can I um, see him?" Rory whispered.
"Sure, go ahead," the doctor agreed quickly. Rory got up, her hand still in Lorelai's, they walked out together.
"Mom, I'm so sorry," Rory choked out, "It wasn't supposed to happen this way. I-I didn't even think about it... I didn't even realize," Rory clasped onto Lorelai.
"I know babe, I will help you every single step of the way. I don't hate you, or Tristan. This baby will be brought up by the most wonderful people, and the best parents," Lorelai smiled, "Now go talk to Tristan. See him, okay?"
"Okay," Rory nodded weakly. She braced herself as Lorelai walked away. She opened the door, and saw Tristan. She sat next to him, and she held his hand.
"You know, it's really hard to see you like this. So… helpless, so weak. The doctors say you'll wake up. They don't know when but at least they will," Rory paused in between your tears, "You know I'm pregnant, obviously with your baby. I never even thought about it, but the nausea explains a lot. This baby is going to be so amazing. I bet it's a girl. She'll have your eyes, your hair, your charm. Of course, she'll have my intelligence, and the confidence to stand up to boys like you. But you have to wake up to experience all of this, babe," she slowly wiped the tears from her face, "I'm nothing without you babe. I shine so bright when you're around," Rory rubbed his hand, "So I'm going to remain optimistic, and try not to cry, even though it's really hard not to. I'm going to come every day until this baby is born. Then I'll come with the baby, but I shouldn't have to, because you'll be awake by then. So I'm just going to sit here, and hold ... your hand," Rory then sat there and cried.
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Lorelai walked out to see a worried Luke and Paris, "Hey Lorelai, is she ok? How about Tristan?" Paris asked.
"Can you wait a second Paris? I need to talk to Luke," Lorelai replied.
"Ok, I'll go get some coffee," Paris nodded.
"Lorelai, what's wrong?" Luke asked worried.
"Rory's pregnant," Lorelai winced, knowing what Luke's reaction would be.
"What! I swear to God Lorelai, if that kid wasn't in the hospital, I would beat the living daylight out of him," Luke said angrily.
"No listen. Tristan's in a coma. He'll wake up, but we don't know when. Rory's taking it very hard. Come with me," Lorelai led Luke to Tristan's room, "You see her? It's going to be a long road for her. We need to be there for her, 'kay?"
"God, look at her, she's so miserable without him," Luke shook his head, as he watched Rory sob her eyes out.
"I know, so we need to be there with her, support her, comfort her. She's going through a lot, with Tristan, and an upcoming baby. We need to slowly prepare her for everything," Lorelai nodded sadly. She felt her heart breaking as her daughter was so unstable and so unsure.
"Do you think she would like a nursery built on the house?" Luke asked a bit uneasy.
"I think," Lorelai paused, "she would love it. Now we need to explain everything to Paris. I feel bad leaving her out of the loop." Lorelai walked into the waiting room and explained everything to Paris. She then added, "Now, what you two need to do is break everything to Stars Hollow. Tell them everything. Tell them not to act different, but at the same time, comforting."
"Ok," Luke agreed.
"You got it," Paris replied.
"Paris, do you have any classes with Rory next semester?" Lorelai asked.
"Most, but otherwise Marty does," Paris pondered.
"Great, set that up with him please, for whenever Rory needs to take a break or skip a class. Rory is going to stay with us for the rest of the summer. Then she'll move back in with you. You will watch her, take care of her, cater to her every odd craving. That'll start soon. After her first semester, she will move in with me. Everybody understand?" Lorelai asked.
"Completely. Let's go Luke," Paris barked at him. Lorelai felt really bad leaving Luke with Paris. So, Lorelai sat in the waiting room, and suddenly gasped. Her parents. How would her parents react in this situation? Holy crap, Lorelai thought, should I call them? Well, it's better now then never. Maybe they'll be more understanding because of Tristan. So, Lorelai took a deep breath, and Lorelai dialed their number.
"Hello," Emily sounded cheerful, probably because she was expecting a DAR friend.
"Hi mom," Lorelai sounded just as cheerful.
Then Emily's voice became a bit annoyed, "Lorelai," she sighed exhaustedly, "why on earth are you calling so late?"
"Well, I have to tell you something," Lorelai said hesitantly.
"Oh no, what did you do? Did you do something stupid? I swear Lorelai-"
"No mom, it's about Rory," Lorelai replied.
"Oh, did she say yes?" Emily asked giddily.
"Well, um, Rory's pregnant. She didn't say anything bec-" Then Emily cut her off. Well at least she got some of it out.
"I knew it Lorelai, she's going to be just like you, become a maid and a drop-out," Emily growled.
"Mom, did you let me finish?" Lorelai snapped, "You didn't let me finish the story. Tristan's in a coma, ok Mom? The doctor's know he's going to wake up, but then don't know when. That's why she didn't say anything. You know Tristan would marry Rory in a heart beat, and Rory would marry him. Did you forget what he was doing tonight?"
"No," Emily replied stubbornly," Well what's going to happen?"
"She'll do her first semester, then move in with me, and start back up again in the fall," Lorelai explained, "I'm going to help baby-sit the baby."
"Well, ok. See you all on Friday," Emily replied and hung up.
Lorelai went into Tristan's room, and knocked on the door. Rory looked up and Lorelai opened the door, "Hey babe."
"Hi mom," Rory looked at her with red, puffy eyes.
"So the next year of your life is planned, you ready?" Lorelai joked subtly.
"Uh-huh," Rory nodded.
"Well, for the rest of the summer you'll live with me. Paris and Marty will take your notes when you start school again when you need to skip a class. When you finish your first semester, you'll move back in with me, and you'll start again in the fall. Luke's building a nursery onto the house," Lorelai explained, "any questions?"
"You guys are all so sweet," Rory hugged her mom.
"So are you sleeping on the extra bed?" Lorelai asked.
"No, I'm sleeping on the chair," Rory replied.
"Ok, well here," Lorelai brought over another chair, and two faced each other, edge to edge, "to make it more comfy. I'll sleep on the other bed if you like."
"That'd be nice," Rory smiled. Rory situated in the chairs, and placed her head on a pillow, and herself under a blanket. She took Tristan's hand and fell asleep.
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Meanwhile, Luke and Paris were back in town, where another festival for the first town Laundromat was being held. They decided to make an announcement while the whole town was there. "Hello?" Paris barked into the microphone, and the crowd was still talking gaily, "God people, we're trying to make an announcement!" Now the entire crowd was silent.
"Thank you. Now you all know what Tristan was doing tonight," Paris said and the crowd murmured happily, "Well there's a slight complication, Rory's pregnant."
"What's wrong with that suga? They can have a family!" Babette exclaimed in her raspy voice. Paris explained the situation and added,
"So you guys really don't mention Tristan. Say you're sorry, offer that you can do whatever you can, and don't treat her differently," Paris finished.
"Oh of course. We love Rory, we'll do just that, the poor dear," Miss Patty shouted. Paris and Luke walked off stage and Luke said,
"You know, I could have helped with the announcement."
"Well, once I get started, I can't stop," Paris said matter-of-factly, "Now am I sleeping here tonight?"
"You can stay in Rory's room," Luke replied walking up the stairs, "Good night."
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Rory woke up with a crick in her neck, and a pained look on her face. Tristan was still asleep, and the fact that her sleeping arrangement was not a good idea.
"Mom," Rory groaned, "you still there?"
"'Course babe, I'm right here. You ok?" Lorelai asked sleepily.
"Can I sleep in the bed now? My neck hurts a lot," Rory asked shyly.
"Sure," Lorelai nodded. They switched places, and as soon as she was sure Rory was asleep, Lorelai crept out of the room, and saw Dr. Benson. "Hello, Dr. Benson," Lorelai made her presence known.
"Lorelai, hello. How is Rory taking everything?" Dr. Benson asked.
"As best as can be expected. I think she's trying to be stronger now that she knows she's going to be a mother," Lorelai nodded sadly.
"Well I can recommend her to the best doctor. Her name is Doctor Normendez. Here is her card," Dr. Benson handed her a card, "I would recommend Rory going shortly."
"Thank you so much," Lorelai nodded, and went to the cafeteria to get some breakfast, and made friends with a nurse named Amelia, who agreed to take good care of Tristan.
Lorelai went back into Tristan's room, and gently woke up Rory, "Rory, Hun, wake up, it's time for you to go home."
"No, don't leave me please!" Rory muttered.
"Rory, wake up," Lorelai tried again.
Rory shot up from her bed and looked at Lorelai, "Hi mommy."
"Hi babe, nightmare?" Lorelai soothingly rubbed Rory's hair.
"Yea," Rory replied.
"Well we're going to go home, ok? You need to take a nice, long bubble bath. You look positively wretched," Lorelai said, a bit teasingly.
"Can I say good-bye first?" Rory asked a bit quietly.
"Sure, I'll be outside," Lorelai replied. Lorelai stepped out of the room, and Rory sat by Tristan again.
"I'm going to go home. I really don't want to. If it were all up to me, I would live with you until you wake up, but I'm coming back tomorrow, and the day after until you wake up. I love you, and I'm pretty sure this baby's going to love you too. So don't do anything major until I come back, ok? Bye," Rory kissed his lips, "Ugh, even if you are comatose, you need chap stick," Rory laughed sadly, and smothered uncolored Burt's Bees on his lips, and kissed him once again, "Much better." Rory walked out, and Lorelai wrapped an arm around her,
"You ok?"
"No, not really," Rory said sadly, then she contorted her face and ran into the bathroom, Lorelai quickly following.
Rory threw up in the nearest stall. Lorelai held her hair back with one hand, and rubbed her back with the other, "Welcome to the middle of your first trimester."
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Rory was not ready to face the town. However, they all knew she was home and respected her wishes. So, Rory took a nice, long bubble bath, pulled her hair into a messy bun, and laid down on her couch on the porch to read The Notebook. This story gave a little bit of hope to Rory, because of what Noah did for Allie every day, reading her their love story. Maybe this would trigger Tristan awake, a love story unlike no other.
Rory didn't hear someone lurking by the steps, watching her read the book, tears softly flowing down her face until she heard them call, "Rory!"
A/N Dun, dun, dun. Who could it be? I'll never tell... Until next time folks. Love you all and please review.