A/N: Hey people. I wanna thank ProFfeSser for the beta-ing thing, you don't have any idea of how great she is. :D And of course you guys who reviewed. Like I already said it means a lot, and is always appreciated.

Important things happens on this chapter, I hope you like it. Do not forget: R/R. Okay?

Chapter 12 – When some words together mean nothing

— You can come in now — the receptionist told Lorelai and Luke.

— Thank you — they said in unison and entered the doctor's office.

It was a Monday morning and they were at Lorelai's doctor to check if everything was okay with the babe and herself. Rory was already at school and Luke insisted to join her on the visit.

— Hello — the lady said— I guess we need to do a blood test, don't we?— she smiled at them.

— Yeah unfortunately. Maybe the pharmacy test was wrong and all the smiling and jumping up and down thing were all for nothing.— Lorelai sighed.

The doctor draw some blood and told them to wait in the waiting area while she would help another patient. They nodded. A few minutes later the woman who had entered after Lorelai left the office saying good bye to the doctor.

— Okay Lorelai, come in.— Lorelai stood up but Luke stayed seated — You too, Luke.— Lorelai giggled and once more they entered the office.— Lorelai, congratulations, you're pregnant.— they smiled and Luke placed his arm around her shoulder —

— I want to do an ultrasound now so we can see how far along you are okay? —

Lorelai nodded happily. They all stood up and walked towards the exam table. Lorelai lay down while the doctor got her equipment.

— Okay Lorelai. You have to lift your shirt and put your short down a little bit okay? —

Lorelai did what was asked.

— Good. I'm going to put some gel on your belly now. This can feel a little cold. —

Lorelai shivered as the doctor put the cold get on her abdomen. Then the doctor put a little white thing on her belly and a picture showed up on the screen. The doctor moved the thing and the image on the screen moved as well.

— Here, that's your baby. This is the head, and the belly, here's the back and there you see a leg. — The doctor pointed at the screen and did some measurements. She also made a picture for Lorelai to take home. Lorelai smiled at Luke as they saw there baby on the monitor. — That's our baby —

— I know — He kissed her.

After the doctor was done Lorelai got a towel to dry her belly and she could do her clothes okay again. They sat back at the table again.

— You're already has 2 and a half months pregnant. It's weird that you haven't realized it before. Unless you had a period last month — she narrowed her eyes. It had surprised Lorelai and Luke. 2 and a half months?

— Yeah my menstruation came last month. I guess because of that I didn't realized I was pregnant. I mean when I was pregnant with Rory my period stayed away immediately — Lorelai frowned— Is everything alright?

— Are there some problems with the baby? — Luke asked.

— No. Some women still menstruate for awhile. You don't have to worry about it.— she assured but it had no effect on Lorelai. What did she meant with "some women still menstruate"? When she was pregnant with Rory she didn't menstruate. Because of it she suspected she was pregnant. Because of the period staying away every normal woman suspects she is.

— Wait a minute. Of course I've to worry about it. When I were pregnant with Rory I didn't menstruate, I didn't had this freaking morning sickness like I'm having now. When I was pregnant with her I drank lots and lots of coffee and now I just can't smell it, I can't even look at it. Something's wrong and you don't want to tell me!— Lorelai sighed impatient. Luke hold her hand and squeezed it.

— Lorelai you have to cool down. If the doctor's says that we don't have anything to worry about it's because we don't have.

— Lorelai your husband is right. Each pregnancy is different. Some women don't have morning sickness at all, other women have it every time they're pregnant. And like you some women have morning sickness in one pregnancy and not in other. This varies. We can't tell.— Lorelai looked at her more calm.

— I'm sorry. It's because I'm a without coffee for an entire month and it makes me grumpy.

— Lorelai you aren't without coffee for month. It's only been a few days.— Luke rolled his eyes.

— But it seems like a month.— the doctor giggled.

— Now that you are more calm we have to establish your diet. You have to eat proteins, vitamins, calcium... and that means fruits, vegetables, verdure...— Luke coughed slightly and Lorelai gave him a flashing look.

— I'll finally see you eating a banana, a pear. Oh my God, an avocado!—Luke laughed.

— Seems like you and the fruits aren't friends.

— In fact we are, and 'cause of that I don't eat it. You know I can't eat friends. But now they'll be really mad at me since I'll have to eat them and their friends — Lorelai rolled her eyes.

— So it's better sever the friendship 'cause this is really important Lorelai. You need to have a healthy alimentation so you'll have a strong baby. And especially in the firsts 3 months.

Lorelai agreed and after that she and Luke asked a few questions and later they said good bye and left. Luke let Lorelai out at the inn and then he went to the diner. It wasn't lunch rush yet so there were only a few couples in the place. He gave Caesar a little break as he was working by himself since the diner opened this morning. It was around 11 when he heard the bells jingle. When he looked at her, he wished she didn't came.

— A coffee please.— Rachel ordered with a wide smile while she sat on the stool.

— To go?— he offered.

— No, I'll stay for awhile. Don't ya think we need to talk?— Luke slid the mug over the counter and looked at her grumpily.

— Why are you so mad? A supplier didn't came? Or you had a fight at home?— she narrowed her eyes, still smiling. He rolled his eyes and sighed loudly.

— If I have a problem it isn't any of your business. However I'll tell you something.— Rachel leaned in over the counter to hear better— My only problem is an annoying woman who thinks that she can come in my life again and mess it up like she did before. But guess what? She can't. To me she is nothing more than a stranger now. And I don't care about her. If you find her can you do me a favor? Tell her to stay away from me and from my family — and with he threw the cloth on the counter and went to the storeroom. Rachel watched the scene surprised. But a thought persisted on her mind. If he was so mad at her, it was because on the opposite of what he said and he really cared about her. She smiled at the thought and following his steps she went towards the storeroom.

— I've met her and I told her what you said me but she told she doesn't care at all.— Luke who was placing some cans on the shelves turned around to meet her gaze. Rachel came closer leaving only a few inches between them— I want to make up with you. Now that I live here in Stars Hollow we can't fight every time we see each others across the street.— she smiled and took a can from his hand, touching it slightly. Luke slid his hand away from hers.

— I'm not the one who is fighting. I just don't want anybody interfering with my life. As you probably already know my is a controlling pronoun which works in the word I.— Luke said sarcastically and Rachel giggled slightly.

— You still are my grumpy Lukey.— she pouted and putted her hand on his right cheek. He was taken back with it.

— I'm not yours and you can't call me Lukey.— he said annoyed and tried to pull apart but she grabbed his arm.

— Why Lukey?— she caressed his cheek and he pulled apart making sure to be at least 7 steps away from her.

— Because only Lorelai calls me Lukey. And only she can call me like that. Only she, Rachel.—Luke told her seriously and her face showed how astonished she was.

— Okay Lucas, I—she tried again but he interrupted her.

— You can't call me Lucas either.— She was loosing her patient.

— Oh why? Who calls you Lucas? Your mother-in-law or your step daughter? Oh maybe isn't an in-law. Maybe it's your mistress ?— she suggested saying the last word in a sexy tone. Luke came closer and held her arm tightly.

— I don't need an affair because I love my wife and I don't have a step daughter. I have a daughter who calls me dad and hugs me when I come home. That is Rachel, the people called family, true love. So you can't just say these lame things to deflate my wife and daughter. So don't. Shut your damn mouth and get out of my diner!— he exclaimed angry and her eyes widened and her arm was red by Luke's strong grip.

— I'm sorry, Luke. I really am. Please forgive me.— she needed another tactic, so thinking fast it was the better way to get something. She asked him with puppy eyes and he looked at it not even being affected by it. It wasn't Rory's or Lorelai's puppy eyes. It was Rachel's... his... his... his... his nothing. He let her arm go and she thought it was a positive sign but she realized she made a bad conclusion when he answered her question.

— No I don't.

— Please, honey.— still with puppy eyes but her patient almost lost. She came closer once more and wrapped her arms around his shoulders but he shrugged and pulled away like before.— Luke. I really need you, honey.

— No you don't. You don't need me at all. You didn't when we were teenagers, and you don't need me now.—she smiled happily at his words.

— I know what is happening— she said in a sweet tone— is that because I left you, it isn't? I know I was wrong when I left you, but I needed to graduate you know. I've gotten an great opportunity when NYU accepted me. I couldn't lose it, Luke. Can't you understand that? It was so hard bad to live without you. I dreamed about you every single night. And I still dream about you. You're in my dreams, in my thoughts, in my mind. I love you Luke. I really do.— and that was when she leaned in to kiss him.

Theirs lips were too close and Luke was so confused that he was barely thinking. Her perfume was being inhaled again by his nose and he felt a little dizzy, but then, when he could really smell it, he coughed and a surprised Rachel pulled away. There were only a few inches remained between them when she did. Luke wasn't thinking straight so he pushed her away wanting to let her be as far away as possible. Her perfume wasn't so good as it was before. It was another perfume that he liked now, another perfume that he loved more than anything. It was Lorelai's perfume and he wouldn't screw everything up because of Rachel. Someone who came from a past that he buried a long time ago.

— Are you crazy!— she exclaimed— Why did you pushed me?— she massaged her chest— What's the matter with you?

— Don't ever do that again!— he yelled at her, he didn't care if she was feeling bad or not. All he could about was what almost happened and how it could mess up things with Lorelai. God! She was carrying his child. But then he saw Rachel there siting on the floor, her arm red of how tightly he held it. And she was on the floor. He had pushed her and let her fall on the floor.— I'm sorry.— he extended his hands to help her to stand up.— I didn't meant it. I didn't meant push you so strongly. I just wanted you to be... gone... — he was a little embarrassed. She stood up by his help and looked him in the eye feeling small too.— I'm sorry.—he said again when he met her gaze.

— I should... go.— he nodded and she was by the door when she asked:— Does she love you as much as you love her?

— Yes she does.— he nodded.

— How do you know ?

— It's in the shine of her eyes.

— So I guess you should buy glasses. Because my eyes shine more than hers when I'm around you. And they shine now that I'm here just like they used to when we were teenagers. My eyes shines more than hers because I love you more than she does.— she looked at him resentfully but when he looked inside her he knew that no matter how mad she was it was a little truth. Her eyes were shining and he felt bad for not even feeling a little of what she feels.

She left the place and accidentally bumped into Miss Patty. She didn't said "sorry" she just opened the door and left the diner. Miss Patty who was waiting for Luke took the opportunity to talk to him. She went to the storeroom and found him siting on a stool.

— Luke sweetheart why did Rachel leave so angry?— she asked curiously. He stood up and looked at her.

— Isn't it what she always does? Leave?— he walked towards the door— Go to your table, I'll be there on a sec.

And with that both of them left the storeroom and Luke prepared himself for the lunch rush.

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Meanwhile...

Luke had just left Lorelai at the inn and she ran towards the kitchen, searching for Sookie. She looked around the kitchen and saw only Sookie's assistants.

— Sookie? Sookie? Sookie? SOOKIEEEEEEE! Where are you? Sookie?— Sookie entered the kitchen looking at Lorelai like she was crazy. What it's a surprise as everyone knows she really is.

— What's up hon'?— she asked and Lorelai jumped up and down when she saw her friend. Lorelai was giggling hard and Sookie started to giggle as well.

— Why are you giggling?— Lorelai asked through the giggles.

— Because you are. You seem, sound and look happy — Sookie said matter-of-factly.

— Wouldn't you seem, sound and look happy if you are pregnant?— Lorelai smiled shyly but Sookie hadn't got it yet.

— Am I pregnant?— she asked freaking out.

— No Sookie!— Lorelai laughed— I am!— Sookie's eyes grew wide and her mouth dropped but in a rush a grin formed on her face.

— Oh my God! OH my God! Oh MY God! Oh my GOD! OH MY GOOOOOD!— Sookie started to jump up and down as Lorelai did before. Sookie hugged her friend and laughing like lunatics they jumped up and down while they were still hugging.— I'm so happy for you sweetheart!

— So am I!— Lorelai said and they laughed one more time— I was waiting for it for so long. It has been 2 years already that Luke and I want a baby. Luke and Rory are so happy. They're really enjoying it. Today Luke and I went to my doctor's. She said I already am 2 and a half months pregnant. And she did an ultrasound!

— And you didn't realize before?— Sookie asked curiously.

— Well I didn't realized it before because I was still menstruating. But she said it's okay. She said it happens with some women. Of course I freaked out because it never happened with Rory but Luke was there to squeeze my hand and to give me support.— she smiled— You don't know how sweet he can be when he wants.— Sookie hugged her once more.

— He's grumpy around everyone but he's kind with you and Rory. He really loves you both. I know he does.— Sookie assured.

— I know Sookie. And I love him too. I love him so badly. I just can't imagine my life without him, you know? He's always here. Rory couldn't have a better father. This baby couldn't have a better father. He is just... perfect.— they smiled and Lorelai grabbed a piece of pancake that was on the table.— Sookie you know that Liz was my bridesmaid, right?— she asked and Sookie nodded— And I really like Liz because she is a little crazy just like me and sometimes she seems like my sister but... You know you are my best friend right?

— I thought it was Rory.— Sookie teased.

— So I have 2 best friends and both of them on the same level.— Sookie grinned— So let me continue. Well, I was thinking as you're one of my best friends and as Rory will be the baby's sister it would be a pleasure to my child to have you as a godmother.— and the jump and giggle thing came again.

— I would be so happy!— and they hugged jumping again.

— Oh this is so exciting.— a man with a French accent said in a sarcastic tone. It was Michel, Lorelai hired him 4 months ago.— Why are you so happy? Did she decided the menu in less than an hour? Oh soooo exciting. Phone for you— he handed it rolling his eyes and added:— I'm not your carrier pigeon.— Lorelai smiled at him and took the phone.

— Independence inn, Lorelai speaking.

— Hi mom, it's Rory.

— Are you okay hon'? Something happened?— Lorelai asked obviously concerned as Rory should be in her class by now.

— Everything is alright, mom. I'm just calling you to warn you that I'm going to Lane's now. A teacher called in sick so he couldn't be there to teach us and we were sent home.— Rory told her and Lorelai could calm down.

— It's okay then. Are you sure you are okay?

— Yeah mom, I am. I'm going to Lane's and later I'll go home, okay?

— Okay, babe.

— I'm going now... and mom?

— Yeah?

— I love you very much!.

— I love you too sweets. You know you're my sunshine. Now go save and look out when you cross the street.

— I know mom. You too, you know you're a more inattentive person than me. Bye.— and she hung up leaving a smiling Lorelai on the other side of the phone.

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Rory went to Lane's and told her friend the big news. Both of them were too excited and happy. They spend the afternoon talking about how great it would be have a little baby in the house. Rory knew that with a baby she would sometimes not get enough sleep as babies cry at night and she knew that her mom and dad would have to put her aside sometimes, not like they'd mean to but because a baby needs help and takes time. But she didn't care after all, as she herself would help them with the little Danes.
Rory arrived home and put the keys on the table. Then she went to check the messages. She pressed the button and sat on the couch hearing her grandmother's words.

"You still leave annoying messages like this, don't you Lorelai? It would be much easier you just say: Gilmore Danes house, leave a message after the beep. But no, not Lorelai. Anyway I'm calling you to remind of the dinner we have a few weeks from now. Please don't forget it. It's my birthday and as much as you hate me and as much you think that your childhood was like living in a prison, just please me as I enjoy my granddaughter's presence as well as yours and Luke's. I want everyone to be there. Maybe it's my last birthday with you. We don't know what will happen. Don't forget Lorelai, I'm still your mother. When I call you again I hope I can hear you real voice instead of a recording on your answering machine."

Rory rolled her eyes and sighed, Mom would want to kill Grandma. Then the another message played:

"Hey darling, how are you? I really want to talk to you. Can you call me when you get home? I really miss you and I want to spend some time with you. Don't you think that's a good idea? I'm thinking about a visit... but we'll discuss it when you call me. Do not forget, and if someone else hear it tell Rory that her father wants to talk to her. Kiss, Rory. I love you"

— Of course dear daddy.— she said sarcastically. She thought about the message, should she call him? He hasn't called in months and now he'd probably want to make up like he always does. And he mentioned a visit. It was the last thing she needed right now. Him to screw things up. Maybe she could convince him to not come. Rory grabbed the phone and the little piece of paper that was on the drawer and dialed the number that was written on it. After a couple of rings he answered.

— Hello?

— Hi, it's Rory.— she said without any emotion.— You let a message and guess what? I heard it and I almost forgot to tell myself that you called. Why should I? I mean why should I call you since you haven't called for months? But I did it 'cause I was touched when I heard how much you misses me and how deep your love is.— she said sarcastically.

— Rory, I'm glad that you called.— he said pretending that she hadn't said anything after the "Hi, it's Rory".

— Oh really? Now what do you want from me?— she asked a little angry. How he could react like that?

— I know that I didn't called but I—he started to apologize but Rory cut him off.

— You what? You had too much work? You didn't paid the phone bill? You were stuck on Antarctica and couldn't call? Or maybe all the public telephones where you were, were broken? Maybe it was a combo of all of that? You were on a business trip to Antarctica and there were only 3 public phones and all of them were broken and as you hadn't paid the phone bill of the little cabin where you were staying, the telephone company that only gets money when you pay the bill. And as there are only 5 cabins in Antarctica and only the one you were staying in was rented, and the others were empty, you couldn't ask someone else to use there phone. Was it that dad?— Rory asked angrily— But maybe there is another explanation. You forgot that you have a daughter as you always do when it is convenient.

— This isn't a good way to talk to me. I want you to take back what you said.— Christopher ordered her thinking that he was a very good father.

— No I don't take back what I said. If you have something to add say it now because I can't be here all day wasting my time on you.

— I'm your father and I want you to take back what you said! You can't talk to me like that, I'm your father and you have to respect me!— he almost yelled.

— Oh yeah father. You're totally right. I take back what I said and I love you very much. I don't care that you don't think about me. For me everything's okay now. You forgot my birthday? It's fine. Everytime you come here you screw everything up, but it's fine either. You make my dad mad but it's fine. You thinks that everything can be fixed with a mall-and-movies afternoon but it's fine! You don't ever knew what the word "love" means but it's fine. You weren't there to support my mom when she needed you but it's fine! You thinks you belong in a place where nobody else wants you but it's fine! You thinks that I didn't meant what I said and that I'm sorry for it but it's fine! You thinks that you can buy my love but it's fine! You thinks that you are my dad but it's fine! You thinks that I love you as much that I love Luke but it's fine! You thinks that I love you even a little bit it's fine! Fine! Fine! Fine! Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, FINE! Oh I forgot something: you think that I'll be happy when you appear on my door tomorrow morning but guess what? Yeah! It's fine!— and with that she hung up on him, wiping away her tears and started to sob. She let the phone fall on the couch and she lay down crying. How could he be so stupid? He thinks that fatherhood is game. But Rory was so sick of it. She never talked like that to someone before. She always was a good kid, she always had the best behavior. But it was her limit.

She closed her eyes and trying to think about another thing. Then the phone rang. She knew it was Christopher but she didn't wanted to answer, so she let the machine pick up. "Rory it's your father! I know you're there. So pick up the damn phone. Rory! Rory! Rory! Rory! I'm serious here. I'll call your mother at her work and tell her about your behavior. She's so proud that her daughter is the perfect kid and..." Rory grabbed the phone.

— Don't even think about disturbing my mother. Don't you know that you always ruin everything when you barely speak with her?— she asked between sobs— What do you want Christopher?— Chris was hearing her crying.

— Why don't you call me "dad"? Why do you hate me so much?— he asked.

— I don't hate you Christopher. I just don't want you in my life anymore.

— Why you are saying it so suddenly? You never talked to me like, why are you doing that now.

— Because you've got me mad. I'm angry at you. Because every time you calls after a months without a smoke signal all this came and I've being holding it for too long. My family is happy more then ever. It will be complete and I won't let you ruin it. I won't Christopher, I won't.

— What happened? Why will you family be complete?—he asked and Rory rolled her eyes.

— It's not of your business. You aren't a part of this family. You never wanted to be. So please let me hang up and don't call me back. Maybe in a few years we can talk again. I don't know. I'm just too mad at you right now and nothing that you would say would have any affect on me.

— Rory...— he tried.

— Not now Christopher. I'm sorry if what I said hurt you, I didn't meant it. But I know that it hurts anyway. I know that because I guess you don't want to hurt me, but you always do anyway and that hurts a lot. Dad says that when I'm older I'll understand some things that I don't understand now. Maybe I'll understand later. I don't know if that is possible but there's always a "maybe". I'll hang up now, bye Christopher.— she sighed.

— Call me dad, at least father even if it's on that sarcastic tone that you say it with.— he begged but she shook her head in disbelief.

— I don't know how old I was, but I remember it clearly. The day that I said something about you and I called you "that man". Mom said that you're my father and it isn't right to call you "that man" or "Christopher". So since then I called you father. You're my father, I can't change my genes. But to me you'll always be "that man who calls once a season and pretends to be my father" to me you're just "Christopher, that man". I guess I need to be older to understand some things but I understand that you can't say a few words. The words need to mean something. And "Christopher" and "dad" together means nothing.— she sobbed— bye.— and she hang up.

The tears wetted the couch but Rory didn't cared. She made a choice and she knew that it would hurt him but she needed it. It was being too painful to her. She also knew that she couldn't cut him our of her life but maybe her words would chase him away for a few months. Her mother needed to have a calm pregnancy and she would have.

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Lorelai and Luke entered the house and found Rory asleep on the couch. Lorelai smiled at the scene and took a blanket to cover her daughter. Luke made a healthy diner and Lorelai complained a bit but she ate it, knowing that it was the best for her baby. Rory however was still asleep. When they finished dinner Lorelai convinced Luke to go out on the porch and sit there on the couch for awhile.

— I'm feeling like a bunny mamma.— Lorelai said looking up at Luke. He was siting on the couch and she was laying with her head on his lap.

— Why?— Luke asked.

— Because I'm carrying young animals in my womb.—she smiled and he grinned back at her, rubbing her hair.

— You're carrying a baby and it's just one.— he pointed.

— But seems like there are like 20 since I'm hungry again.— she pouted.

— It hasn't been even 10 minutes since we ate.— Luke rolled his eyes. She eats too much, even for someone who's pregnant.

— But your child wants raspberry jelly with peanuts and spaghetti. Oh yeah spaghetti with a raspberry jelly and peanut sauce.

— You've got to be kidding me!— Luke widened his eyes tiredly. Then he looked into Lorelai's eyes and saw it. That shine. He couldn't tell if it was shinier than Rachel's but it was shining at him.

— Please Lukey!— she pouted and he kissed her.— Is this a yes Lukey?— she asked happily.

— Don't call me Lukey.— he pretended annoyance but the fact is that he doesn't care. She calling him "Lukey" sounded good. It fitted. Only Lorelai can calls him Lukey, only she.— And I will anyway.— she kissed him happily.

— Thank you hon'.— Hon'... it fitted in Lorelai's voice as well. Luke was standing up when Lorelai grabbed his arm and kept him a few inches away from her. He smelled her perfume and smiled. He didn't cough. He just kissed her. She was the right woman to kiss. When they pulled apart Lorelai rested her head on his lap again.— I think our baby doesn't care to wait a bit.— and she kissed him again, and again, and again.— Now the big bunny mamma needs to go.— she kissed him one more time and went to the bathroom as she needed to pee.

When she cleaned herself she saw blood on the toilet paper. Her eyes grew wider but she calmed herself down. The doctor said it happens with some women. So it happens.

She inhaled and washed her face trying to forget about it. She closed the door behind her and went check on Rory. She was covered and still asleep. So Lorelai went towards the kitchen to eat what her baby wanted her to eat.

Sooooo... it was good? Awful? So so? Review and let me know. Nice week for you all.