Chapter 26: Goodbyes and Lullubies
Meanwhile back at their house Rory and Marty were saying their goodbyes. Marty had changed his flight to be with Rory while she waited for news on Chip. He couldn't delay any longer. He had to be in Sandusky by tomorrow.
"I'll call you everyday," he said, holding Rory close. He didn't want to leave with her baby brother sick. "You can call me anytime. Even if it's just to say hi. I love you Rory."
"I just wish you didn't have to go so soon," Rory said trying not to cry. "You'll keep your phone on in case something happens with Chip during the night?"
"Yes Rory. I will be on the next flight back if anything happens. I swear."
"Do you need me to drive you to the airport?" Rory asked. "Cause I can if you want me to."
"I called a cab. You should be here if something happens with your brother."
"I love you Marty. You already have a letter waiting for you in Sandusky. I miss you already and you haven't even left yet. God I feel like a silly little girl."
Marty leaned down and kissed her lightly. "But you're my silly little girl."
Their kiss deepened and then was cut short by the sound of a horn honking outside and Audrey's cry. Rory walked Marty to the door and waved to him from the porch as his cab pulled away. Tears trickled down her cheeks as she lost sight of the cab.
Rory went back into the house and trudged up the stairs to her siblings' room. Audrey was lying on her back crying and kicking her feet around.
"Hobbit what's wrong?" Rory asked quietly. She picked up Audrey and began to rock her as she sang to her.
I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream
I know you, the gleam in you eye is so familiar a gleam
Yet I know it's true that visions are seldom all they seem
But if I know you, I know what you'll do
You'll love me at once the way you did
Once upon a Dream
That seemed to quiet her down but Rory continued to sing other little Disney songs that she still knew.
A dream is a wish your heart makes
When you're fast asleep
In Dreams you will lose your heartache
Whatever you wish for you keep
Have faith in your dreams
And someday your rainbow will come shining through
Not matter how your heart is grieving
If you keep on believing
The dream that you wish will come true
Audrey fell asleep to the sound of her sister singing to her. Across the town Lorelai was doing the same thing with Chip.
Oh this is the night
It's a beautiful night
And we call it Bella Notte
Look at the skies
They have stars in their eyes
On this lovely Bella Notte
Side by side with your loved one
You'll find the enchantment here
The night will weave it's magic spell
When the one you love is near
For this is the night
And the heavens are right
On this lovely Bella Notte
"Chip, this Mama," Lorelai said quietly. "You sleep good and I'll see you in the morning. Daddy's going to stay with you tonight. Mama's just too tired, plus I have to check on Audrey. You be a good boy. I love you CLD."
Lorelai kisses her fingers and places them on Chip's forehead. She hates to leave him but she needs to get some sleep. Stopping to see Luke outside the room she reminds him to call her the second something happens.
"I promise Lorelai. He'll be fine. Just go home be with the girls and come back in the morning. I love you."
They share a tender kiss, unaware that it will be their last one for a long time. Luke goes into Christian's room and settles into the rocking chair.