Hi everyone thanks for reading and continuing to review even though the last chapter wasn't my best. This chapter unfortunately is also a filler type chapter. I have been stuck on this story and how to get it to where I had originally planned; I think I have an idea now so please bear with me.
Disclaimer: once again these are not my wonderful characters even though I dream that one day I could be such a lucky person. The story comes from my mind and I am here just to share it with you.
At 7 o clock Lorelai made her way to the diner to meet up with Luke while Rory headed towards Lanes so that they could walk together to Miss Patty's Party. Lorelai walked into the empty diner, still to this day in awe of how big and quiet it was when there was nobody around. Luke wasn't in the diner so Lorelai made her way up the stairs and knocked on the door. Luke opened the door quickly, giving Lorelai a small fright
Lorelai: gah!
Luke: you don't need to knock
Lorelai: ok but that is no reason to try kill me, my heart is beating so fast. You know what might help, a nice hot cu…
Luke: no, now come in and close the door behind you.
Lorelai: what are you doing?
Luke: trying to find something to wear
Lorelai: you're as bad as a woman
Luke: no I'm not, but since this is like the first and only town event that I will ever go to I need to make it count.
Lorelai: you will be going to a lot more soon enough
Luke: what?
Lorelai: the baby
Luke: what about the baby?
A smile automatically overcame both of their faces at the mention of their baby
Lorelai: well first will be the pre baby shower, the baby shower, the day I come home from the hospital, the day the baby learns to crawl, walk, speak, when she turns 1 and every birthday after that. There will be parties to attend for all these events.
Luke: your kidding right
Lorelai: partly, but you have to know the town will make a big deal out of our baby. There will be at least birthday parties to attend.
Luke: those I can handle, I guess. You do realise you might have just called my son a girl.
Lorelai: well you called my daughter a boy just the other day so I think we are equal.
Luke: ok, so as much as I hate it, I think we need to refer to it as an it or the baby. Lorelai: sounds good
Luke: What do you think?
Luke holds up a deep blue button down shirt and black pant.
Lorelai: those are great, now hurry up and change
Luke starts walking off towards the bathroom
Lorelai: hurry!
Luke: just sit and relax, I will be out as quickly as I can
About 5 minutes Luke walked out of the bathroom to a bored looking Lorelai
Lorelai: took you long enough
Luke: jeez, like you could get ready in such a small amount of time.
Lorelai: I'm bored can we go
Luke: what's with you tonight?
Lorelai: I moody. All the hormones are changing and I haven't had coffee in a week. You don't understand the stress that has put on my body.
Luke: I see. Lets get going, and then you can have some fun.
Luke is walking out of the door when he realises Lorelai hasn't followed him. He walks back inside and finds her staring off into space.
Luke: Lorelai!
Lorelai: Luke what are we going to say?
Luke: what? When?
Lorelai: now at the party. I always drink the punch, now this year I cant, what do I say that gets me out of drinking other that hey everyone I'm pregnant with Luke's baby happy new years
Luke: while I have no complaints if you want to do it that way, gets them all out of the way and most of the gossips will be too drunk to remember.
Lorelai: Luke I'm serious, and I want to have Rory know for a while before anyone else does. I want us all to get used to the idea before we have the town bombard us with questions
Luke: well maybe tell them you are on an antibiotic and you aren't allowed to drink when you have taken them. Then this fake sickness you tell them about will help for when have morning sickness.
Lorelai: that's a great excuse, but stick by me just in case I get stuck.
Luke: I plan on it, you aren't letting me loose on my own in Patty's with this crazy town.
Lorelai: you're cute
Luke: no I am not, you don't call a guy cute, and how many times must I tell you that
Lorelai: but its fun
Luke: Lorelai!
Lorelai: lets go; I'm back in the party mood
Luke: finally!
They walked over to Patty's talking and laughing all the way. After arriving and getting past all the stares and gasps directed specially for Luke, they got themselves a drink and sat on a spare couch. They sat there for most of the evening, only stopping their private talking when town members came by to day hello and find out why Luke was there. Even though they hadn't thought about how they would answer that, Luke was quick on his feet and explained he always does something for new years, its just never in town. People seemed to accept that and went on their way.
Lorelai: you know we are teaching our kid bad behaviour already
Luke: what, why?
Lorelai: lying, concealing the truth. What will he/she think of us?
Luke: that we saved it from having some very irritated parents
At 23:55m, Patty asked everyone to gather on the lawn in the town square to watch the fire works and to welcome in the New Year. Everyone obliged, except for Lorelai who held Luke back with her in Miss Patty's
Luke: I think Patty wanted us all to go out there with her
Lorelai: I know, I just… I just wanted to thank you for a great year Luke; I don't know where I would be without you. You helped me with the inn and with my dream of having a second child. You're the best friend anyone could ask for. Promise me that will never change.
Luke hesitated at the idea that she wanted him to promise that they would be best friends forever. He then realised that was better than nothing.
Luke: I promise, I wouldn't have it any other way.
That was a lie but he didn't care, he had her and they were going to be parents. Luke pulled Lorelai into a tight hug. He continued to hold her while he spoke softly in her ear
Luke: now I need to thank you
Lorelai: for what?
Luke: giving me the opportunity to have a family. I don't think it would have happened any other way.
Lorelai: well I'm glad that we are both thankful but can we get outside I think I hear them counting.
Luke and Lorelai rushed outside when they heard the town were indeed counting down
Whole Town: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Happy New Year!
All the couples and friends shared embraces and kisses
Luke: happy New Year Lorelai
Lorelai: a good one it will be too. Happy New Year Luke
Luke gave Lorelai a soft peck on the lips. He pulled back quickly so that nobody would see and gave her a hug.
Luke: so when do we see the doctor?
Lorelai: day after tomorrow, no sorry tomorrow at 10am. You think you can make it.
Luke: wouldn't miss it for anything.
Lorelai: good, so lets stop being antisocial and go wish everyone. I have a feeling about this year Luke; it's going to be magical.
It was about 4am when Luke walked Rory and Lorelai home. They all said their goodbyes and Luke headed home. New years day was slow for everyone, for the hung over to the people who were just tired out by the festivities, the day went quickly.
The next day after Lorelai said goodbye to Rory who was headed back to Yale, she made her way to pick up Luke for their doctors appointment. They arrived 10 minutes early and sat in a comfortable silence until Dr Shepard came.
Dr Shepard: Lorelai come on in
Lorelai: thanks, Dr Shepard this Luke, the father to be
Dr Shepard: nice to meet you Luke, congratulations
Luke: thanks you and its nice to meet you too
Dr Shepard: lets take a seat here while Lorelai you can go beghind the curtain and put on the robe please
Lorelai: sure
Dr Shepard: so Luke is this your first child?
Luke: yes
Lorelai: Luke, Dr Shepard was the doctor that delivered Rory
Luke: really?
Dr Shepard: Lorelai and I go way back
Luke: I would have loved to know her then
Dr Shepard: no much different to now, maybe a slight bit more timid
Luke: huh
Lorelai: I'm ready doc, show me my baby
Dr Shepard: hop up on the table over there and Luke you can sit on the chair next to the screen.
Luke: thanks
Dr Shepard: lets get started. This might be little cold
Lorelai: you can say that again, it feels like ice.
Dr Shepard: lets find the baby and then I will switch on the sound.
While Dr Shepard scan Lorelai's abdomen, Luke stared at the picture, waiting with baited breathe for the first sight of his baby. Lorelai noticed the goofy look on his face. She took his hand in hers and gave it a tight squeeze, she held it throughout the exam.
Dr Shepard: here we go, it not a very clear picture cause its still early but you can see the arm here. And just here, to the left you can see its head. Let me see if I can get the heartbeat. Here it is this flashing area
Luke: wow, it's so small
Lorelai: yeah
Dr Shepard: would you like the sound on now
Lorelai: yes! ….sorry
Dr Shepard: just as excitable as last time I see
Luke: did the baby just move?
Dr Shepard: yes, they often move with the feeling of the scan
Lorelai: that's our baby Luke
Luke: I still can't believe it
Lorelai: well it doesn't get any more real than this
Dr Shepard: I will just freeze the picture here and print it for you. I will leave you alone for a moment
Lorelai: thanks Dr Shepard
Luke and Lorelai sat there staring at the screen, neither one saying a word. Lorelai still held his hand. 5 minutes later Dr Shepard returned startling both Luke and Lorelai from their thoughts.
Dr Shepard: here is the picture, it came out well and while you look at that let me clean your stomach up and then you can get dressed.
Lorelai: thank you
Lorelai got dressed and Dr Shepard walked them out. They made an appointment at the end of January. The whole ride home was quite. Nothing uncomfortable but they were preoccupied. When they pulled up outside the diner Lorelai turned to Luke.
Lorelai: thanks you for coming with me
Luke: I wouldn't have missed that for anything
Lorelai: so you enjoyed it then did you
Luke: how could you even doubt that
Lorelai: I don't, you looked so happy Luke
Luke: I am……I should get back in there and help Caesar
Lorelai: yeah, um….
Luke: yeah?
Lorelai: do you think you could come with me to dinner on Friday and tell Rory and my parents
Luke: do you think that's a good idea
Lorelai: it's the best way, I think my parents will need to see you there to believe that you are going to be a part of this.
Luke: I guess i could do that. Will I see you in the diner for dinner?
Lorelai: you bet. See you later Luke
Luke: yeah, Bye
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