Rory had her 32 week checkup and Logan happened to be in town for business that week so he met her at her appointment. Since his last visit, they'd both had some time to grieve the end of their romance. It wasn't enough that either of them were actually over it, but it did allow them to be more adult about the situation. Rory wasn't sure she'd ever stop loving the handsome Huntzberger heir now that their baby would always remind her of him, but she was going to do her damndest.
After they were called to the back for the appointment by a nurse and the basic vitals and checkup had been done, they sat and waited for Dr. McKinley. A few light taps on the door broke an awkward silence and in came a lovely older lady who reminded Rory of Mia a little. Her resemblance to the pseudo-grandmother that raised her and Lorelai was a good portion of the reason she was picked from the list Paris gave her- despite the pro-con list she made being slightly in favor of a hot male doctor in his late 30s. Rory was too attracted to that man to be comfortable with choosing him.
"Good Morning Ms. Gilmore," she greeted as she walked in noticing Logan. "Oh and I see you brought someone. Is this the father?"
"Yes ma'am. Logan Huntzberger. Pleased to meet you," He smiled.
"The pleasure is mine," the woman smiled and gave Rory a 'well done' look because of the smoldering hot blond man sitting next to the exam table.
"Dr. McKinley, I know I'm 32 weeks today, but I'm miserable. I sweat in my sleep and I can't get comfortable even with that damn pregnancy pillow. I feel awful. Is there something I can do to make it easier?" Rory groaned.
"I'm sorry, dear. Unfortunately, you're entering that phase in the pregnancy in which nothing is comfortable. Try to spend less time on your feet because as much rest as you can get is better at this point. The baby's growing exponentially now probably pressuring your bladder, possibly causing constipation and heartburn."
Rory blushed at the constipation remark. Even living with Logan, they never talked about poop. She was constipated but she didn't want to ask at this appointment. She figured she'd just call the nurse after and wait for a response since he was there.
After a pause, Dr. McKinley proceeded. "There's no magic fast forward button I'm afraid. But know you're at the finish line. You're in great health so my only concern is that the baby hasn't assumed the position. She's still breach as of our last appointment several weeks ago. We're going to do an ultrasound to see if that's changed but we still have time for that to change as well."
"Doc, what happens if the baby stays breech?" Logan asked.
"There are a few options. We can manually turn the baby or possibly a C-section, but we're not there yet," she answered while getting the machinery ready. It didn't take long before the doctor had the gel on Rory's belly. "Are you ready to look in on your little girl dad?"
"Yes ma'am," Logan responded with a hint of a crack in his voice. He hadn't thought he'd be so nervous.
Without adieu she waved the want and on the monitor appeared the sweet girl Rory'd already come to be madly in love with. Logan's jaw was practically on his chest as he absorbed the information on the screen. Her arms were crossed over her face and she moved them up above her head. At that moment, he too fell in love.
"Well good news, she's right where she's supposed to be. Looks like you'll be able to have whatever birth option you'd like."
"I never thought I'd fall in love with another Gilmore girl." Logan marveled. Without realizing it, he was squeezing Rory's hand. Even though they weren't together, they were in this together.
Rory took mental note of everything just as she'd sworn to her mother she wanted to do the day she informed her of this little girl's existence. She looked at his face as he stared at the monitor and made mental notes for her journals and for her mother.
Lorelai would need details and she had them.
