"Honestly, not one decent box of candy in that whole shop." Emily protested as she stepped off the elevator holding several bags labeled "Hartford Hospital Gift Shop."
"Nonsense, Emily." Richard corrected. "They had many boxes of candy." He too was carrying a load of bags.
"Cheap, candy. Candy that you would serve only to your worst enemy."
"Well, I'm sure Rory will be very pleased with everything else you've bought for her." Richard smiled.
Sookie looked up from her magazine. "Oh my gosh."
"What?" Jackson asked, looking up as well.
"She bought out the whole store." gasped Sookie.
"Wow." Jackson confirmed.
"Lorelai, will never let them give all of that to Rory."
"It doesn't look like she has much of a choice."
Sookie and Jackson finished their conversation once Emily and Richard were in hearing distance. They sat their bags down on the table in front of Sookie.
Emily exhaled deeply. "There we are." she smiled over at Sookie. "Is Rory awake?"
"Not, yet." Sookie replied. "Lorelai is still back there with her now."
Richard gazed at his watch. "Yes, well, we were only gone for about two hours."
"Oh, I can't wait till tomorrow when the all the stores open again." Emily sad as she took off her scarf and gloves and sat down beside Sookie. "Rory will have the best Christmas, this year."
Sookie chuckled lightly.
Emily took immediate notice. "What's funny?"
"Oh, nothing." Sookie said apologetically.
"Something must be funny. You giggled." Emily set her stern face.
"Well, it's just. Rory is a great kid. She's not going to be interested in what you can buy her."
"Sookie, my granddaughter is a wonderful young lady, no one has to inform me of that. I know where her values stand. But she has just awaken from a coma, that everyone, including the doctors did not think she would pull out of. I think that deserves more than just my company."
Sookie cleared her throat. "You're right, Emily." Wow, Lorelai never did exaggerate about her mother, thought Sookie.
(Rory's room)
Rory turned over, and opened her eyes. For a moment it was like awaking from the coma all over again. Only this time, after focusing for a bit, she remembered the conversation she had earlier with Doctor Smith and Lorelai.
"Hey..." Lorelai whispered as she gently took a seat on Rory's bed. "How are you feeling?"
"Better." Rory replied.
"That's good." smiled Lorelai. "Would you like to meet your grandparents?"
Rory sat up in her bed. "Sure, I guess so."
"Alright. They're waiting outside." Lorelai stood up to leave.
"You're going to come back in with them, right?" Rory asked quickly.
"You, bet." Lore smiled.
Rory took a deep breath. She was nervous, these people knew her, yet she had no idea who they were. She didn't even know who she was. Suddenly the door opened and two figures carrying large amounts of bags stepped into the room.
"Rory!" Emily greeted. "Oh, darling, it's so wonderful to see you awake and well!" Emily rushed over and kissed her on the cheek.
Rory thought to herself. "Darling? So wonderful to see you awake and well?" this person acted nothing like Lorelai.
"Hi." Rory managed to reply.
"Hello, Rory." Richard greeted slowly moving Emily out of the way. "I'm your grandfather, Richard and this is your grandmother, Emily."
Rory liked this man. He seemed very easy going and gentle. "Hi." She replied in softer tone than the first time.
"Rory, we have many gifts for you." Emily interjected opening a bag and pulling out items.
Lorelai walked around, and stood on the other side of Rory's bed. She watched as her mother played the rich grandparent.
"Here are some flowers, and stuffed animals, and books..." Emily continued to pull out of gifts.
"Wow, Felix." Lorelai teased. "What else is in that magic bag?"
"Excuse me?" Emily asked.
"Nothing, mom... go on." Lorelai replied.
Emily continued to pull out items and place them around in Rory's room. Rory watched as Emily did so. The expression on her face told Lorelai that she wasn't impressed by Emily's massive amount of gifts. That was exactly how the old Rory would feel. Lorelai smiled as she told herself, "everything was working itself back together".
"And there we are." Emily ended. "Do you like all you gifts?"
"Yes, they are all very lovely." Rory replied.
Lorelai tried to refrain from laughter after hearing Rory's remark, but failed. A little snicker filled the dry room. Rory looked up at her mother, and knew that Lorelai had seen through her response. This impressed Rory, greatly. She was beginning to feel a strong connection with Lorelai. She could actually believe this really was her mother. Yet, she felt more like she was a friend.
Emily and Richard both ignored Lorelai's reaction. "So, you must be looking forward to leaving this hospital." Richard began.
"Uh... yeah." Rory replied. "I guess."
"You've been here quite a long while." added Richard.
"That's what I've heard." Rory replied in a jokingly manner.
"Well, you must come see us the first chance you get." Emily replied. "We'll have a spectacular dinner with all your favorite foods."
Rory was beginning to become a little nervous. Emily was very pushy. Rory didn't even know what her favorite foods were.
"Lorelai, have you asked the Doctor when Rory can come home?" Emily directed.
"Not, yet. I'll speak with him later." Lorelai answered.
"Well, do so. We don't want her here a moment more than need be."
Rory noticed that Emily's concern did not seem as warm and fuzzy nor as sincere as Lorelai's. Nevertheless, if these were her grandparents then she would have to learn to deal.
"Well, child you've been asleep for nearly three months. You're being as a quiet as a mouse, don't you have anything to say?" Emily asked.
Rory stuttered. "Um... I ... Well, it's nice to meet you." She finally replied.
At that moment, Emily realized this wasn't her granddaughter. She smiled. "Yes, dear, it is very nice to meet you as well. Richard we should be going." Emily stood.
"But, Emily..."Richard replied. "We just got here."
"It's late, Richard. We should be leaving now." Emily grabbed her gloves.
Lorelai sighed. "Mom..."
"Lorelai, I'm very tired." Emily shot b ack.
"Okay." Lorelai gave in. "I'll walk with you to the car." Lorelai turned her attention to Rory. "I'll be back in a few minutes, kid.There's two more very special people waiting outside to see you." Lorelia leaned down and whispered into Rory's ear, "And I promise they're nothing like these two.What do you say, you up for it?" Rory shook her head yes. "Alright, I'll bring them in with me."
"Well, goodbye, Rory." Richard smiled. "I look forward to seeing you again."
"Bye." Rory smiled.
Emily turned and left the room without saying goodbye. Richard and Lorelai followed after her.