Can All the Pieces Still Fit Together?

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Summary: Lorelai gets into a bad accident just when her life was about to change forever. Lots of Luke and Rory and lots of angst. Some Emily and Richard. Read to find out how Luke and Rory cope through this all. I suck at summaries so please read anyway.

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Chapter 4: Oh My God!

By: CripticWolf

When Richard and Emily arrived they were both worried. Emily immediately went up to the counter and demanded that she see Lorelai with Richard right beside her. Then Nurse told them the same exact thing that Luke and Rory were both told, what seemed like a hundred times already, that they didn't know anything yet and if they would please wait then they would tell them if any information was found out. The nurse pointed them toward the waiting room where Luke and Rory were. Richard said 'thank you' then led his wife to the waiting room to join their granddaughter and their daughters' boyfriend. When they got to the room they both just stood there, not really sure what to do.

Luke and Rory were both fast asleep in the extremely uncomfortable hospital chairs. Rory's head was resting on Lukes shoulder and one of her hands was clamped tightly on his arm, the other one in his own hand. She had her feet tucked under her and her open book was resting on her thigh. Even asleep it was clear that she was worried. Lukes flannel shirt was over her shoulders and she wore it wrapped tightly around her.

Luke didn't seem to mind at all that Rory was clutching onto his arm and hand. Truth was that he needed the comfort just as much as she did and was happy to give her some. The chilliness of the room hadn't bothered him at all. He was too afraid and angry to even notice it, so when he saw Rory shiver slightly he gave his flannel to her. Only then did he actually remember that it happened to be the one Lorelai had declared as hers whenever she wanted. It marveled him how much she and Lorelai were almost exactly alike and how much he loved them both. After he had made the phone call to Rory's grandparents he went in search of any news and coffee for Rory; when he got back the only thing he had to give was Rory her coffee. It really pissed him off that he couldn't get any information out of anyone and he had the biggest headache when he returned. He was so sick of running in circles and hitting dead ends but what was even worse to him was the fact that he couldn't do anything about it. He sat next to Rory and watched her read her book as he fought to keep his eyes open. Only a few minutes after he fell asleep Rory did also.

Emily quietly went over to Rory and picked up the book her granddaughter had been reading. She marked the page and sat in the chair next to her, holding the book tight. She decided to try and wake Rory up first so she taped Rory's shoulder and called her name quietly. Rory woke with a start. She sat straight up looked at her Grandmother and Grandfather before immediately hugging them both, almost bursting into tears again.

The three of them let Luke sleep and walked to the other side of the room where Rory explained what she could.

"Mom didn't come out of surgery yet." Rory said her voice cracking and her eyes filling with tears.

"Is that all that you've heard Rory?" Richard asked gently. She nodded silently trying really hard now not to cry. "Luke has been trying to find out something, anything since we got here but they wont tell him anything." She told them.

"Rory why don't you go and wake Luke up." Emily suggested.

"Okay Grandma."

As Rory went to go and wake Luke, Emily and Richard stood behind to talk.

"What are we going to do Richard?" Emily asked in a hushed voice.

"What do you mean Emily? There is nothing we can do but sit and wait."

"Yes Richard I understand that. I mean, what are we going to do about Rory. We cannot let her stay alone but she has school back in that town. I am not going to let her stay with the diner man."

"Emily," Richard sighed. They had discussed the 'Luke issue' so many times already. Richard didn't have a problem with him. He saw how much Rory and Lorelai loved Luke but Emily just wouldn't let the subject drop. "I'm sure Luke is perfectly capable of taking care of Rory. There's no reason for us to believe differently. Besides Lorelai trusts him and if my daughter and my granddaughter love and trust this young man then by god Emily I do as well, as should you."

"But Richard-" Emily interjected surprised that that's the way Richard felt. The thought of Luke and Lorelai had always been preposterous to her and he was completely for it.

"That is enough Emily. Now we are going to go back in that waiting room, sit with Luke and Rory, civilly, and wait to hear any information on Lorelai. When the time comes for us to leave we will let Rory decide whether she would like to come with us or go home with Luke. Now lets go." Richard ordered sternly. That was that, for now anyway.

Emily didn't say anything as she followed Richard, but she was determined that, that was not the end of their discussion.

"Mr. Gilmore. Mrs. Gilmore." Luke greeted. "Sorry I fell out before. I couldn't help it."

"Hello Luke." Richard replied shaking Luke's hand. "And that's quite alright. No foul done."

"Luke." Emily greeted also just standing there.

"What can you tell us Luke?" Richard asked, before Emily could say anything more.

Luke sighed deeply. "Nothing sir, I'm sorry. I walked around here asking around but everyone I talked to didn't have anything to tell me. Just the stuff I already knew."

"Which is?" Emily asked in a snotty manner. Richard shot her a look, which she ignored.

"That she's in surgery, was brought in unconscious, and that they would tell me more when they heard more."

"You didn't do anything else after they said that. You should have demanded more information." Emily said.

Luke didn't know what to say to that. He never knew what to say to Emily. For some reason or another she never liked him, and for the most part he didn't care. As long as he had Rory and Lorelai nothing else mattered. He guessed that he wasn't the only one who noticed the accusation in Emily's voice, because Rory squeezed his hand. Luke looked down at her and smiled quickly, letting her know that nothing was going to happen. She smiled back as Luke turned his attention back to the elder Gilmore's.

"There was nothing else I could do. But if you have any ideas or ways of getting them to tell you anything I'd be glad to help you." Luke told her flatly.

Emily didn't say anything; instead she just turned around and walked off toward the front desk.

"Hey Luke?" He felt a tug on his arm.

"Yeah Rory?"

"I'm starving." She said dramatically just like her mother.

Luke Laughed. "Okay, come on, let's go grab some food."

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"Emily that was extremely rude." Richard stated as Emily argued with the nurse that was ignoring her by talking to one of the doctors.

"I do not care Richard. My daughter could be dying right now and he looks as if he doesn't even care. I bet he had something to do with this."

Richard looked at her like she was crazy. "What? Emily that is ridiculous. Why in the world could Luke have anything to do with this?"

"He probably started a fight with her over something stupid and she drove off and got into and accident." Emily sounded so sure of herself. Richard just shook his head, thinking of how outrageous his wife could be at times.

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Luke and Rory were sitting in the hospital cafeteria eating what could have been the worst food either of them had ever eaten. They both ate in silence, well Rory ate, and Luke on the other hand just picked at his salad. He didn't feel like eating. He was still so worried and nothing he could do could fix the dull ache in his chest. He was afraid that if he ate too much of anything that it wouldn't stay down and on top of everything that was going on, throwing up wasn't at the top of his list currently. 'What the hell is taking them so long? And why the hell doesn't anyone know what's going on! I swear I'm going to lose it soon. I just want to run through those doors, look through every room, and shove everyone out of the way till I find her. I just need to see her. I need to know she's alive. What am I going to do if she d-'

"Hey Luke?" Rory interrupted his thoughts.

"Yeah Ror?"

"Do you... do you think mom is alright?" Her eyes were watery again and it made Luke feel so bad. He hated seeing Rory like this.

"I sure do kiddo. Not a doubt in my mind." Luke replied with a smile praying that Rory didn't notice the small amount of insecurity in his voice. Rory smiled a watery smile then went back to eating. After a few minutes she pushed her plate away.

"Ugh... I could so go for one of your burgers right now. This stuff is awful."

Luke laughed. "Yeah it is." Luke sat there for a few minutes just watching Rory. 'I wonder if I should tell her...'

"Hey ah Rory...?" He asked still a little unsure.

"Yeah Luke?"

"Can I tell you something?" That got her complete attention. "But you ah gotta promise not to tell anyone, okay?"

"Of course Luke." Rory said sincerely. "Shoot."

"What would you think of me marrying you mom?" He asked. Rory's answer was so quick it actually surprised him.

"I think it would be awesome." She told him right away.

"Really?"

"Of course Luke. I love you, and mom loves you. Mom's never been happier, ever. Truth is that I wouldn't want anyone else to. I used to want my dad to come back so much and to marry my mom so that we could all be a family but now I realized that that would never have happened. You've been more of a father to me then Chris ever was and ever could try to be. I mean I love my dad, and I guess I always will but I love you so much more. I grew up with you and mom being friends. I've seen you at least once or more times a day practically my whole life, and honestly it feels so right that you would marry mom so we could all be a family together."

"Wow... thanks Rory. It ah it means alot." Luke told her truthfully.

"So why the sudden question. Are you thinking about it?"

"Actually Rory. The uh... the night your mom didn't…come home I was... going to." He reached into his pants pocket and pulled out the little velvet box. He opened it and pulled out a solid platinum ring with a hand engraved band. It had smooth curves that cradled and suspended 3 round diamonds, two smaller ones, to the left and to the right with a larger one in the center. Rory was in awe as he handed it to her.

"Oh. My. God. Luke! This is gorgeous! It's so awesome! Mom will love it! She is so going to say yes I know it!" She jumped up, ran around the table and hugged him tight. "I hope she does Rory. I hope she does. 'Please god don't take her away from me.' Luke thought as he hugged his hopefully-soon-to-be-stepdaughter.

End of Chapter 4

TBC

Next: Chapter 5 The News

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Okay I know its been forever and IM SORRY! Anyway I also know that i said this chapter would contain Lorelai's condition and stuff. But i wanted to end this chapter here. Sorry if this chapter really sucks but its as good as i got :)

This is a set in stone promise right here that will not change. LORELAI'S CONDITION WILL BE TOLD IN THE START OF THE NEXT CHAPTER! I already have a small part of the next chapter done. For my other story im still working on it. Im in such a dead end with it and have no clue what to write about. Insane writers block. This story should be picking up soon and as soon as the next, im gonna probably say 2 chapters are done this story will be updated regualarly cuase i have lots of ideas for other chapters.

Again im sorry for not updating and sorry if this chapter sucks. Here is the link to a picture of the ring just get rid of all the spaces http//todiamonds. com/a10220image. htm If the link dosent work here and you want to see the ring just check out the bottom of my profile:)

If anyone knows anything about when NCIS is going to be released on DVD or any new news about the show in general please tell me! THANKS