Remember Me, My Love?

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Reviewers- Wow, you all rock. I mean seriously, thanks for your support, and sticking with an insane person.

mar0506- Yup, another Lorelai, isn't that great? I mean, I know it's so cliche for Rory to have a girl, but I really wanted her to. Thanks!

princetongrl- your wish is my command, there's a little bit in this chapter.

Rae2, piper-h-99, amantedellibro209, Kriti, loganroryfan- thanks so much!

Gilmoregirl- I'm glad you like the idea of her adopting Bella, and I won't tell when Tristan's going to wake up. It's still a big mystery, I know. :giggles: keeping ya'll in suspense is fun. Dean is a little tall, but he is cute, especially in the end of Season 4 when he has the beard.

Bumpyrider- It was unexpected, but I love it. And there won't be a comatose chapter, but once he wakes up (and I won't say when), he'll be talking to Rory about how he heard everything she said.

sooty7sweep- No, it's not rash. Well, I guess it is, but I love that idea. And she can't exactly talk to Tristan. But she is telling him.

smile1- She won't be called by any nickname of Lorelai, but what she will be called is really cute, and I think you'll like it.

tickle582- I'm glad you're so excited!

Peanutbutterluver1339- I love that she still can see Bella too.

QuEEnSeRb716- Yea, I was right next to you. You were pressured to review. :-P

CarpediemB120- um, is a week after you said to acceptable? LoL, I tried man, but I've been so busy!

A/N- It's been another month, I know, but seriously, you have no idea how busy I've been. There was a two week period where all I did was study, go to school, and sleep. But now that summer's here, hopefully I'll be less lazy. Enjoy Christmas time! Oh, and the title isn't supposed to make sense, but I guess it kind of does. 'Cause it's a girl and all, and it's Christmas time.

Chapter 18- Holly, Jolly and By Golly name her Molly

Emily and Richard had respectfully declined paying for Bella's care, and the adoption. Rory was trying to find a loan, and all her meetings were the day after Christmas. She desperately sought out every option, and she even had Luke co-sign a loan. Luke and Lorelai both agreed to let Bella live with them, and help Rory out.

It was Christmas Eve, and Rory was strolling around town, looking at the snow, and walking to Luke's. Miss Patty, Taylor, and Kirk already asked what the baby is. Rory just smiled and said the same thing to each of them, "You'll just have to wait until tomorrow."

She walked into Luke's and Lorelai immediately said, "I love you, I love you, I love you."

"What did you do?" Rory sighed as she sat on a stool.

"It wasn't what I did, it's what Luke did!" Lorelai mocked hurt at the accusation.

"Then what did Luke do?" Rory asked.

"Just remember that I love you, and Luke loves you," Lorelai trailed off.

"Mom," Rory warned.

"Jess is coming for Christmas," Lorelai said in a rush. "Whoo, look at the time. I have to get back to the Inn, bye!" Lorelai began to get off her stool, and Rory grabbed her arm.

"Mom!" Rory exclaimed.

"What? I don't want to see you kill Luke!" Lorelai protested.

"I'm not going to kill Luke. Besides, it's just as much his house as ours, and it's his family. Jess and I have a lot to catch up on, anyway," Rory explained.

"Ok, then good," Lorelai looked down and got closer to Rory, "So, how's Lorelai doing?" she whispered.

"She kicked me today," Rory replied smiling.

"Really, ooh lemme try!" Lorelai said excitedly, and began to hum to get a reaction from the baby. The baby kicked softly, and Rory nodded. Lorelai put her hand on Rory's stomach. "That's so cool," Lorelai agreed, "You kicked me once and only once. I ate a bean burrito, chips and salsa, and jalapeno peppers. Let's just say you weren't too happy with me."

"Explains why I am immune to spicy foods," Rory pondered.

"So, you sure you're okay with Jess coming?" Lorelai asked.

"He seemed sort of hung up on me the last time I saw him. Do you think he would, you know, hit on me?"

"No way, he's engaged!" Lorelai exclaimed.

"To who?" Rory asked.

"They're not getting engaged until Christmas, but her name is Susan," Lorelai replied.

"What happened to Tina?" Rory asked. Lorelai looked confused and Rory added, "Tina, from your wedding?"

"Oh yeah! He dumped her, and then hooked up with Susan. They've been together for almost a year," Lorelai said.

"Well, that'll be nice, him engaging to her on Christmas. Is he proposing to her at our house?" Rory asked.

"No, he's doing it before at their room in the Inn," Lorelai told her.

"Oh," Rory replied.

"So why did you think he would hit on you? He's related to you, eww!" Lorelai scrunched her nose in disgust.

"We had something before. How do I know he doesn't still feel something?" Rory pouted.

"Yea, well I'd say- oh hi Luke," Lorelai grinned.

"Hey Lorelai, uh hi Rory. How are you?" he gulped.

"I'm fine and how are you Luke? Anything new happening?" Lorelai asked before Rory could say anything. Luke began to sweat and Rory shot Lorelai a glare.

"Luke, it's ok. I know," Rory told him.

"Oh, ok. Thanks a bunch Lor," Luke glared.

"No problem," Lorelai shrugged.

"Decaf, Rory?" Luke asked.

"Aww, come on Luke, please?" Rory begged.

"Nope, no caffeinated coffee for you. I don't want a mutant granddaughter," Luke informed her. Rory pouted and got decaf.

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"It's Christmas! It's Christmas! Wake up Rory! Wake up baby Lorelai!" Lorelai jumped on Rory's bed.

"Too early, no sun," Rory turned her back to Lorelai.

"Come on, there is too sun. It's just...hiding," Lorelai proclaimed.

"Fine I'm up, happy? Now where's my ice cream?" Rory stood up and went into the kitchen to see Luke making breakfast.

"Merry Christmas Rory," Luke said while flipping a pancake.

"Merry Christmas Luke, when are people coming?" Rory grabbed some coffee ice cream.

"An hour," Luke replied.

"Are you kidding me? I have to shower, put makeup on, and find an outfit to make me look not fat!" Rory huffed.

"You are not fat. Now go get ready, ok?" Lorelai replied, and Rory left to shower.

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Once Rory got downstairs, people were starting to arrive. Sookie, Jackson, and two-month old baby Davey was there. "Hi Davey," Rory cooed. "He's gotten so big!"

"Yea, Merry Christmas kitten," Sookie smiled.

"Merry Christmas," Rory replied, and heard the doorbell ring. "I'll get it!" Rory went to open the door and there stood Jess and who appeared to be a grinning Susan. She had curly blonde hair and brown eyes.

"Hey Jess, come on in," Rory let him and Susan in.

"Hi, I'm Susan, you must be Rory," Susan held out her hand and Rory took it.

"Nice to meet you," Rory smiled.

"Sue, can I talk to Rory for a little while?" Jess told her.

"Ok, I'll go in the living room," Susan agreed.

"So, you're pregnant," Jess told her.

"Yea, and it's a girl," Rory whispered.

"I'm sorry about Tristan," he smiled sadly.

"Yea thanks, I-" Just then Lorelai ran from downstairs and said,

"Emily and Richard will be an hour late, and they're bringing a guest!" Lorelai giggled and went back upstairs.

"Eee-www," Rory shook her head, "So do you want to go outside?"

"Uh sure, let's go," Jess agreed, and the two went outside to the porch.

"I miss talking to you Jess," Rory said.

"Me too. I guess I was so hung up on you, I blocked you out. I know everyone thinks I dumped Tina and got right together with Susan. Susan had a business trip, and Tina is her best friend. I had to bring someone, so I brought Tina," Jess explained.

"Oh I missed you!" Rory threw her arms around him.

"So friends?" Jess asked.

"Best friends. I want you to be the godfather," Rory hoped.

"Yea, that would be great," Jess grinned.

"So tell me about Susan," Rory prodded.

"She's a lot like you, being smart and all, and she loves reading. But, she hates being graded. She wants to be a teacher that grades everyone fairly," Jess smiled.

"Sounds a lot like you," Rory replied.

"Yea, so it's freezing. Want to go inside?" Jess added.

"Sure, my grandparents and their 'guest' should be here soon," Rory smiled, "I wonder who they're bringing."

"I'm sure it's not important. Come on," Jess replied.

"Thank goodness you're back! I swear that monkey lamp was staring at me," Susan looked startled but then eyed the two, "Are you two okay?"

"Yea, I'm going to be the godfather of her baby," Jess informed her.

"Oh great! So do you want to talk Rory?" Susan asked.

"Uh sure, we could go in my room," Rory offered. She was glad to have someone like Jess and since Jess was involved with Susan, she would get to know her.

"Oh you love to read to! Wow, you have way more then I do. I always went to the library," Susan said in awe.

"It started at a young age. I've always loved reading," Rory explained.

"Oh yeah. So you and Jess, had a past right?" Susan asked a bit awkwardly.

"Yeah, but I think we're past it now. I really miss having him to talk to," Rory replied.

"We're here!" Rory heard Emily call.

"Well, now we can open presents!" Rory clapped, and went into the living room to see Bella standing by the Christmas tree with a bow on her head, "Bella, what on Earth are you doing here?"

"She's your present. You're her adoptive mother," Emily stepped up.

"You mean you and grandpa are her adoptive parents. If it was me, I would have to be there," Rory replied.

"No," Emily said, handing her the paperwork, "you are. All you have to do is sign."

"Of course I will, but she should be at the hospital!" Rory exclaimed.

"Nope," Bella piped up, "the doctor says I need a surgery, but then I'll be fine." Rory began to cry and she hugged Bella.

"Okay, who knew?" Rory asked sniffling a bit. Everyone, including Jess and Susan, raised their hands.

"We all knew; Bella's gifts are upstairs," Lorelai explained.

"That's so sweet," Rory replied, weepy.

"Well, Jess and I'll go get her gifts and then we can start," Luke added. The two disappeared upstairs and quickly came back down with bundles of gifts.

"Look Bella, that's all for you," Rory awed at the girl.

"Ok, before we begin. I bet you all want to know what Rory's having," Lorelai exclaimed in a sing-song voice, "tell 'em Rory!"

"It's... a Lorelai!" Rory squealed.

"Oh a girl! I love girls!" Sookie exclaimed. Richard was happy the Lorelai tradition was being carried on, and so was Emily.

"And I get to plan a baby shower. It'll be a blast," Lorelai grinned.

"Oh definitely!" Sookie replied, "I'll do the food."

"Present time!" Lorelai squealed and dove right for her presents.

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Everyone's presents were opened, and Bella's were by far the cutest. Jess and Susan got her most of the Dr. Seuss books to help her learn how to read. Sookie and Jackson bought her some Disney DVD's. Lorelai and Luke's was the best. They had bought everything to make Bella's side of the nursery.

Rory was going to sneak out and see Tristan before the Stars Hollow Christmas Party. She was currently walking in and finding Tristan's room to give him his present.

"Merry Christmas Tristan!" Rory exclaimed, "I brought your present. I think you'll like it," Rory opened it, and it was pictures of them. "See, it's a bunch of pictures of us together! Aren't they cute? I figured it would cheer up the room. Ooh! You want to feel the baby kick?" Rory put his hand on her stomach, and the baby kicked hard, "Wow the baby must really know who her father is. Guess what? I get to adopt Bella! Now I can have two beautiful girls."

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Once at home, most of Stars Hollow was at the Dragonfly. Before dinner, Rory was to announce the gender of her baby.

"Welcome to the Second Annual Christmas Dinner at the Dragonfly!" Lorelai exclaimed and everyone clapped, "Thank you! Now, Rory wants to give a speech before dinner." Lorelai stepped down and Rory stepped up.

"Umm... I wanted to start off by saying thank you so much!" You've all been a great deal of help with my pregnancy. So my Christmas gift to you all is telling you... it's a girl!"

A/N- Good lord, that seemed to take forever to type. I feel very slow. LoL, enjoy, and as always review! I want to reach 200, and that lucky person gets major brownie points, and a dedication. Come on, dedication here people ;)

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