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Rory stops hugging me and says, "When are you going to tell Grandma and Grandpa?"
"I don't know, soon though." I say not giving any indication of fighting about the subject.
Rory looks shocked and says, "Really? I don't have to force you to tell them about the twins?" she asks, as if she's the mother and not the other way around.
"No you don't; and let's not get in the habit of saying 'the twins' their names are Isabella and William. Oh! We can call Isabella, Bella. What do you think daddy?" I ask my husband.
"I think it's cute." He answers.
"Luke Danes, you just said the word 'cute'. Rory, do you know what this means?"
"He's been turned over to the dark side."
I begin my bit, "All your manly friends will come after you with their light sabers…"
"Ah jeez!" he responds in typical Luke fashion.
"…and you'll be begging me, R2D2, and Rory, C3PO, for help…"
"Wait! Why do you get to be R2D2?" Rory asks.
"Well, because he's the cute one." I say in a 'duh' tone.
"Oh, so you're saying I'm not cute?" she asks, faking hurt.
"No, you are Hon, but C3PO is the smart one."
She thinks for a moment, "True, continue."
"Well…"
Ring, ring, ring
"Gilmore Residence." A young woman answers.
"Yes, is Emily or Richard home?" I ask the maid-of-the-week.
"Mrs. Gilmore is away at a function, but Mr. Gilmore is in his study." She explains.
"May I speak with him please?"
"Of course, one moment."
She puts me on hold and my father answers a few seconds later. "This is Richard Gilmore."
"Hi Dad." I say.
"Lorelai?" He asks.
"Well, of course its Lorelai, do you have another daughter I don't know about? What will mom do when she finds out that you have more offspring…you're going to be in trouble."
"Lorelai, what is it?" he asks, not showing any amusement in my joking…but what else is new?
"Um, do you and mom want to come over here for Friday Night Dinner this week?"
"That will be lovely Lorelai. I'll speak with your mother about it." Dad answers.
"Great, talk to you later dad."
Then the line goes dead. There, that wasn't so hard, was it? I ask myself.
The phone is ringing, but I'm not fast enough to get to it in time to answer.
"Hi, you've reached Lorelai and Luke, and sometimes Rory. We're either not in, or we don't want to talk to you. Your loss. Leave a message!"
BEEP
"Lorelai, it's your father. Your mother and I will not be able to make it to Stars Hollow for dinner on Friday, I have a business meeting with Japan, and your mother has a function at the DAR and won't be home in time to make the drive to Stars Hollow. You and Luke are more than welcome to come here for Friday dinner."
We pull up outside the Gilmore Mansion and Luke turns to me.
"You ready?" he asks.
I turn and smile at him. "Yes, I am. Remember, this was my idea? Honey, things have been going so well between me and my parents. They deserve to know that they are getting a grandson and a granddaughter."
"Okay. Let's go." He says, and gets out and walks around to my side to help me out of the car.
We reach the door, and Luke rings the bell.
No answer.
He rings the bell again. And a very angry looking Emily answers the door.
"Hi mom." I greet her.
"Lorelai, Luke, hello. Please come in." she says, moving aside to let us in.
"What's going on mom? Why did you answer the door?" I ask.
"Well, the maid is a terrified creature, she never leaves the kitchen."
"Oh. Well, can we sit? My feet and back are killing me?" I ask my mother.
"Oh, absolutely, come on." She says, leading us into the living room.
"So, Luke, how have you been?"
He looks at me, and smiles, then turns and answers my mother, "I've been good. Business is good, my life is getting better."
"Well, that's always a good thing." Mom looks at her watch. "Richard! Get off that phone, Lorelai and Luke are here!"
"So, mom, aside from the scared-y maid, how have you been?" I ask, trying to get her mind off of dad's business calls.
"Oh, fine. Peg at the DAR wants to throw this ravishing ball, and I want to do something not so predictable. It's all very hectic." She says, "How about you, Lorelai. How have you been? RICHARD!"
"I've been good, really good actually." I say, placing my hand on my stomach.
Dad comes out of his study. "Sorry I'm late; I was on the phone with Japan. We're insuring their main shipping company, and they had some damage claims. Hello Lorelai, Luke."
"Hello Richard." Luke says, shaking dad's hand.
"Hey dad. Sorry about Japan." I say, moving to get up.
"Lorelai, you sit." Dad says, leaning over to hug me, and is grandchildren.
"Mom, dad, we have something to tell you." I begin.
"Shouldn't we wait for Rory?" mom asks.
"Rory already knows. We wanted to tell you guys the same day we told her, and besides, she has a thing at the paper…she said she'd call, she'll be a little late."
"No, we never got the message. Richard, that maid has to go." Mom says, fed up with the antics of this week's maid.
"Anyway, Luke and I want to tell you something." I continue, mom and
dad nod. "Ok, well, we had a check up for the baby today, and the doctor did her thing, and it turns out that William was hiding his sister from us. Mom, dad, Luke and I are having twins. William and Isabella."
Mom jumps up, excited and pulls me up into a some-what hug; dad shakes Luke's hand. "Congratulations son." Dad says.
'That's the first time he's called Luke son, he must like him now.' I think, then mom says. "Lorelai, this is amazing, may I ask what you daughters middle name is?"
"Yes you may. Her name is Isabella Marie." 'Huh, I just realized thatMarie is mom's middle name also. Well, now she has a name sake.'
"You named her after me?" mom asks.
"No. We named her after Luke's mom and you." I say, grabbing Luke's hand.
"That's wonderful." Mom says, and then turns to Luke. "Congratulations on your twins Luke."
"Thank you."
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