Hey everyone. Thanks for all the great reviews. It was the most I have gotten for a single chapter. This is just a quick rather pathetic update so please don't moan, I just wanted to give you something before I leave for Thailand. I will be back on the 19th so I will try update either that day or the next. I hope you can still enjoy this chapter.
Disclaimer: I still have no connection to the show and/or characters
Previously:
Lorelai let go of her sons' hand and turned around in Luke's arms. She kissed him passionately. It took Luke by shock to start but he caught up quickly and returned the kiss. They broke apart and Lorelai laid her head on his shoulder.
Lorelai: I love you Luke
Luke: Oh God, I love you too Lorelai. More than you will ever know
Luke held on to Lorelai tight. He never wanted to let her go and he was determined to find a way to show her just how much he cared. After a short while, Luke pulled back and led Lorelai over to a seat where they were able to watch over William. Lorelai sat down and immediately lent her head on Luke's shoulder. He cuddled her close. Neither said much, they just watched the slow rise and fall of their son's chest. It was going to be a very long 72 hours.
They both silently prayed that he would be ok. They felt helpless. There was nothing they could say or do to help William. It was going to be all up to him now.
Lorelai: I can't believe we have a son
Luke: yeah, he is so beautiful
Lorelai: you do know he is a boy right?
Luke: of course? What's that supposed to mean?
Lorelai: well if I ever called you beautiful you would moan at me and go on this big rant about only calling girls beautiful and that guys are handsome or whatever
Luke: fine, we have one handsome son
Lorelai: I concur. He is just so tiny though
Luke: I know. He was so felt so light when I held him
Lorelai: oh yeah, you got to hold him, I almost forgot. Thank you for helping with the birth
Luke: well it's definitely my pleasure. I don't think I have or ever will do anything as amazing again.
Lorelai: Luke?
Luke: yeah
Lorelai: what would you think about moving in with me; I am going to need a lot of help with William.
Luke: well, I would absolutely love too.
Lorelai: good……good
Luke: good
Luke pulled Lorelai closer to his body and held her tight. After a short while, he heard soft sobs coming from Lorelai.
Luke: hey what's wrong?
Lorelai: he's so small
Luke: I know. But he will put on weight quickly
Lorelai: he can't breathe on his own
Luke: that's just until his lungs are fully developed
Lorelai: I can't feed him or hold him
Luke: that's just until the tubes are removed
Lorelai: its all my fault
Luke: no it isn't, there was nothing we could have done to prevent this. We are actually very lucky if you think about it.
Lorelai: how?
Luke: remember the doctor said he didn't have such a great chance in surviving long enough to even be born.
Lorelai: I guess
Luke: remember he is a boy as well so they are generally weaker at birth too
Lorelai: he did survive this long….
Luke: and he will be around for a long time, he will want to grow up and annoy us
Lorelai: bring home the girls
Luke: break a few bones
Lorelai: I hope not!
Luke: you get what I'm trying to say though
Lorelai: yeah. He will be ok
Luke: yes he will. We just have to put up with this for a little while.
Lorelai: gives you the chance to move in before he goes home.
Luke: yeah, see things are working out perfectly
Lorelai: well close enough
Luke: I'm going to go for a walk and give Liz a call. Do you want me to get you anything or call anyone for you?
Lorelai: no I'm fine thanks. You could tell Rory and Sookie that everything is ok and that they can go home and we will let them know if anything changes.
Luke: ok, I will be right back
Luke made his way out of the room and was almost immediately confronted with Sookie and Rory. He passed Lorelai's message on and they said their good byes. Once they were gone, Luke found a payphone and gave Liz a call. She was ecstatic and promised to visit as soon as Luke gave her the ok.
After walking around and clearing his mind, Luke returned to find Lorelai asleep in the chair. He bent down in front of her and stirred her awake. He had planned on getting her to go back to her room but she was stubborn and wouldn't hear of it. Luke gave up as he always did and organised the chairs so that Lorelai could lie down on his lap. He was happy to be there with her.
He knew things couldn't always go right but for now he was confident, things were headed in the right direction. Only time would tell for William and only time would tell for him and Lorelai. Moving in with her was a step in the right direction. He just had to make sure Lorelai also wanted it to be permanent change and not just so he could help out while William was a baby. Luke rested his head on the back of the chair and closed his eyes. Tomorrow is another day he thought as he drifted off to sleep.
See I told you it was short and pathetic, just over half its normal length. Please don't hesitate to review though. I want as many reviews as I can get cause I will be very sad when I get back from holiday as I have to say good bye to my parents again, and your reviews make me very happy.
Hope to see your name in my inbox.