Chapter Twenty-five

Rory woke up several hours later to see a crowded hospital room. Her mother and Logan were by her bedside, whilst Paris was staring out of the window. Rory felt dizzy. "Where am I? What happened?"

Logan lifted his head from where he had been resting it against the bed Rory was now laying in. He looked tired and drawn. Squeezing her hand tightly, he managed a smile. "Hey, sleeping beauty. You gave me a scare back there."

Rory frowned as Lorelai stroked her hair softly. The familiar gesture brought the events of the afternoon rushing back. She struggled to try and sit up. "The babies! Are they ok?"

Logan smiled gently. "The babies are fine."

"You, however, are not." Paris interjected in her usual manner. "You have a UTI, low blood sugar levels and your blood pressure sucks-"

"Whoa, Paris, can we not go into too much detail right now?" Lorelai raised an eyebrow at Paris.

"Well, she should know that she isn't looking after herself!"

Lorelai practically growled. "Paris, outside!" Leaning over, Lorelai kissed Rory gently on the forehead and whispered, "Love you, kid." Then she practically dragged Paris from the room.

Rory heard Paris protesting from out in the corridor, and turned to Logan. "The babies really are ok?"

"The babies are fine, ace. But Paris is right. You need to look after yourself. You are on bed rest for the next couple of days."

"But my flight…"

"Is all taken care of. We will fly back together early next week. Lorelai and Luke are heading back over the day after tomorrow as planned. Luke is currently moving your stuff over to my place. They are going to take care of the rest of the wedding arrangements alongside Emily, and you are going to worry about you and my sons, ok?"

"Sons? What if they are daughters?"

"Either way, I'm the happiest man alive."

"I'm so sorry, Logan. I shouldn't have come, you told me not to and I didn't listen and now I'm in a hospital bed and it's all my fault…"

"Whoa, ace, don't. I'm glad you came. But it's time to worry about you. Growing babies is hard, so I'm told. You need to rest a bit."

Rory looked around the now-empty hospital room. "Hey, Logan?"

"Yeah?"

"Where'd Odette go?"

"She had to go. Something about Toby waiting for her. She stayed with you until the doctor gave you the all clear, though."

"Wow. Remind me to send her a card."

Logan laughed softly. "Sure thing, ace."

There was an extravagant knock on the door, before a familiar Australian voice called out. "Visitors!"

Rory's face lit up as Finn and Colin tumbled into the room. "What are you boys doing here?"

Finn leaned against the wall. "Well, as you know, we came to London with our boy Logan here-"

"To keep him out of trouble-" Colin added.

"Except Colin managed to get himself into trouble when he tried to buy a police car!"

Colin pulled a face. "Apparently one does not touch a policeman's hat, Rory. Did you know that?"

Rory laughed and shook her head. "Whatever will I do with you two?"

Logan pointed at the two newcomers. "So, these clowns are going to be at your disposal while I settle everything up here. I need to make sure Mitchum is well taken care of. I didn't get a chance to explain before, but my mom has checked herself into some spa as she 'can't cope with all this stress' and Honor hasn't managed to get a flight over here yet, so I'm the only one he's got right now."

"Jeez, you really didn't need me landing myself in hospital, huh?"

Logan simply kissed her forehead. Then he placed his hands on her stomach. "Just look after the three of you from now on, ace."

"I promise."

Finn and Colin pretended not to look as Rory and Logan shared their moment, but Rory was sure she saw Finn rub his eye as though to wipe away a tear. Then he clapped his hands. "So, when are we breaking you outta this joint then?"

Logan straightened up. "The doctor wants to check her over once more, Paris was meant to go get him."

At that moment, Paris and Lorelai re-entered the room. Finn looked towards the door and upon seeing Lorelai, promptly hid behind Colin. Lorelai doubled over with laughter. "Sheesh, you yell at a guy one time…"

Finn reappeared, sensing that there was no danger and Lorelai had forgiven him for his cavalier attitude all those years ago, when Rory and Logan had been arrested. Then he did a double take as he laid eyes on Paris. "My, Paris Geller, how you've changed."

Paris raised one perfectly arched eyebrow at Finn. "Don't even think about it, Aussie."

"Oh, I've already thought about it, darling. You don't know what you're missing."

"Trust me, you wouldn't know what to do with me."

Rory exchanged a horrified glance with her mother. Lorelai pulled a face before exclaiming, "Ew."

Colin looked amazed. "I think I need a scotch if I have to watch him try it on with her all night!"

Rory laughed. "I think I do, too."

"No!" Logan, Lorelai and Colin all said at once.

"Jeez, it was joke. No scotch for this pregnant lady."

Logan put on his best serious face. "No coffee, either. The doctor also said you were slightly dehydrated."

Rory's mouth dropped open. "No coffee? None? Zilch?"

Logan shook his head.

"How can I cope with things like that without coffee?" Rory gestured towards Finn and Paris. Paris was now standing with her arms folded, while Finn had dropped to his knees in a begging motion.

Logan relented. "One decaf a day. I mean it, ace."

"Fine. But for the love of all that is sacred, make them stop. Or leave."

"You heard the lady, folks. Everyone out. Colin, get the car ready please. She should be good to go soon."

Colin nodded and headed out of the door. Finn threw Rory a backward glance. "Put in a good word for me with that one."

"Don't bother!" came the reply from Paris as she too vacated the area. Finally, Rory had some peace with her mother and Logan.

"Mom, can you do something for me when you get back?"

"Anything, hon."

"Ok, well, if Logan agrees, I'd like to write my own vows for the wedding." Rory turned to face Logan. "You don't have to, though. If you don't want to. I was just thinking I would like to."

"Perfect idea, ace."

Lorelai smiled as she held back tears. "I'll speak to the wedding planner as soon as I'm home."

Rory laid back against her pillows. "Thanks, mom."