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Chapter 12

Lorelai opted to stay a bit longer at the hospital while Luke took the kids home, picking up Alice on the way back. Lorelai sat down in a seat and a minute after, Emily came out and sat next to her. "He's sleeping." She told her.

"Good." Lorelai smiled. "He needs the rest."

Emily nodded. She looked around. "Has Luke taken Rory and Jess home?"

"Yeh." Lorelai said.

"And you?" Emily asked.

"I figured I would stay a bit incase anyone needed something." Lorelai said.

Emily smiled.

"Not that you would need anyone but someone in this hospital might need something and I'll be here." Lorelai rambled.

"Lorelai?" Emily said.

"Yeh?"

"Are you pregnant?" Emily asked.

Lorelai was stunned. "Wha...How?"

"I'm your mother, Lorelai. I can see the signs. You didn't drink coffee, you ate an apple. It's not really your typical behaviour." Emily said.

Lorelai sighed. "Mom, we were going to tell you. It's just...It's hard to tell you things. You weren't exactly thrilled when I was pregnant with Rory and Alice."

"You were 16 when you had Rory. Tell me you wouldn't have felt the same as me if Rory came to you tomorrow and told you she was pregnant." Emily said.

Lorelai sighed. "Point taken." She conceded.

"I admit it was my own selfish fault with Alice." Emily admitted. "I had it in my mind that you belonged with a good man from a good background. I was wrong."

Lorelai was surprised. "Did you just apologise?"

"Lorelai!" Emily exclaimed.

Lorelai smiled. "You know if you had wanted to come and see Alice, you could have."

"I know." Emily nodded. "Can I ask you something?"

"Ok..."

"Can we be involved from the beginning with our new grandchildren? We've missed out on so much, a lot of it our fault but I don't want to miss out anymore. As Richard said, we're a family now. We've waited a long time for this."

Lorelai smiled. "You're going to be our kid's only grandparents. I want him or her to know you."

Emily smiled relieved. "Thank you."

"On one condition." Lorelai said. "You don't dictate how we bring our kid up. It's our decision. We're the parents."

Emily was quiet for a moment but nodded. She looked over at her daughter. "Was Luke close to his parents?" She asked.

Lorelai smiled sadly. "Yeh he was. I never met them. I think his mom died when he was a teenager. It was him and his dad and sister for so long and then his dad fell ill as well. Luke had a sports scholarship to go to a good college but he turned it down." She said.

Emily was surprised. "He did? Why?"

"His sister ran off with Jess so it was just Luke and his dad. He stayed so that he could look after him. He was all alone doing it. I don't know how that would have felt." Lorelai said sadly. "Apparently he withdrew from everyone. He changed his dad's hardware shop into a diner. I'm glad he did because otherwise we may have never met." She smiled remembering their first meeting.

Emily watched her daughter closely and saw her smile. "Tell me about it."

"About what?" Lorelai asked.

"When you first met Luke." She said. She was the confused expression on Lorelai's face. "Please. I'd like to know."

"Mia had given me the day off to spend the day with Rory. I had been working pretty much everyday so she made me take a day off. She told me about this diner that had recently opened. She knew Luke and his parents well. So we went. Rory wasn't sure because the first thing we saw was Luke arguing with Taylor through the window." Lorelai smirked. "Something about changing the sign. I soon found out later on why that was such a big deal." She saw her mom look at her questioningly. "It was his dad's sign. He left it up."

"Oh." Emily said understanding.

"Anyway, I tried to get his attention to get some coffee." Lorelai smiled. "He would probably tell you that first day he thought I was the most annoying woman on earth."

"I wouldn't know why." Emily said with an amused smile.

"Yeh well he still wasn't paying attention so I got the horoscope page and asked him what his birthday would. He told me and I wrote on his star sign that he would meet an annoying woman today and that if he gave me coffee, I would go away." Lorelai grinned.

"Let me guess. He gave you coffee?"

"Yep!" Lorelai grinned. "We then ordered some food and it was amazing. So was his coffee so we knew this was going to be our daily place to eat."

"So you hit it off straight away?" Emily asked genuinely interested.

Lorelai shrugged. "He probably thought I was annoying but he started playing along with my banter and everyone around town started commenting about how that was different for him. Also, he was nice to Rory so that's always a plus in my books."

Emily nodded. "Didn't it cost you to eat there everyday?"

"He rarely let us pay." Lorelai said. "I always wanted to give him something but he knew about our situation and wanted to make sure we ate well." She said. "He started looking out for us. Rory started growing close to him. He made her laugh which was good to hear. Did I tell you about Rory's 9th birthday party?" She asked.

Emily shook her head.

"We held it at the inn and Chris was meant to come visit but he couldn't. He promised he would ring on the day as well but when Rory tried him the phone had been disconnected again. Anyway, Rory had invited Luke to the party. I didn't really expect him to come because it was a kid's party but he showed up." Lorelai smiled. "You should have seen Rory's face. She was so upset about Chris but then Luke came and he managed to cheer her up. He made her a bookshelf as a present."

"He made her one?" Emily asked surprised.

"Yeh." Lorelai smiled. "Him and his dad used to do stuff like that all the time apparently. Anyway, he knew she liked reading so thought it would be useful. She was ecstatic. She still has it in her room now."

"Were you dating at this point?" Emily asked confused.

"No. We'd only known him about a month but we'd gone to the diner everyday so Rory liked Luke." Lorelai smiled. "I guess he just thought it would be nice for her to have a bookshelf."

"That was very generous of him." Emily praised.

"Yeh well that's Luke." Lorelai smiled. "He started looking out for Rory. He babysat her once so that I could go out with Sookie and Mia. They made brownies and played monopoly. When she fell off her bike in the square, he brought her into the diner and cleaned it up to her and then gave her pie to cheer her up. He became a constant in her life and that's what she needed."

"I didn't realise how much he'd done for you." Emily admitted.

Lorelai shrugged. "You never asked."

"So when did you start dating?" She asked.

"After Rory had fallen off her bike, I took her back to the inn as I had to work. Luke came in later with some brownies to check on Rory." Lorelai smiled. "After he saw her, he asked to talk to me. He then asked if I wanted to go to dinner sometime. I told him I had to talk to Rory about it first."

"You didn't say yes straight away?" Emily asked surprised.

Lorelai shook her head. "Rory was my priority. I needed to make sure she was ok with it. But also, except for Sookie, Luke was my best friend and as I said before a constant in Rory's life. I didn't want to ruin that."

"So what happened?"

"I talked to Rory and she didn't mind. The only thing she was worried about was that if we broke up, she wouldn't get to see Luke again but I assured her that wouldn't happen and that Luke would always be there for her. So I said yes to Luke and that's how it all started." Lorelai smiled. "He kept the horoscope by the way."

"He did? From the first day you met?"

"Yeh." Lorelai smiled. "I think he still has it as well in his wallet."

Emily looked at her daughter's happy face while she talked about Luke. "You're happy, aren't you?"

Lorelai looked at her mom. "Very happy."

"I'm glad. I want you to be happy." Emily said. "Would you like to go to the canteen to get something to eat?"

"Yes please." Lorelai smiled.

They stood up and headed off to the canteen.

Later that evening, Lorelai headed home. She went in to find the downstairs dark. She went to Rory's room and frowned when she found it empty. She went upstairs and heard a noise coming from her and Luke's room. She went in and smiled at the sight. They had obviously been watching the tv in their and had fallen asleep. Alice and Rory had fallen asleep with their heads resting on Luke's chest while Jess was asleep next to Rory. She got undressed and carefully got up on the bed next to Alice. She didn't realise how tired she was until she fell asleep pretty quickly.

The next week soon came and it was Parents day at Chilton. The parents of the students were meant to go in with their children and go to their classes with them. Luke had got the day off so he could join Lorelai.

They went to the lockers first so that Rory and Jess could get their books and found Tristan there. "Hey." He smiled.

"Hey." Rory smiled. "Your parents not here?" She asked looking round.

"Nah they couldn't make it." He said. "Don't care really. But check it out over there." He said gesturing over to Paris who was with her mother who was telling her off about something and then made an excuse to leave.

"Poor Paris..." Rory said.

"Poor Paris?" Tristan laughed. "She's made your life hell here!"

Rory shrugged. "She still doesn't deserve this. All her personal stuff known by everyone here. I would hate that. Wouldn't you?"

"I guess..." Tristan said.

Rory looked back at Lorelai and Luke. "I'll just be a minute." She then hesitantly walked over to Paris. "Hey.." She said.

"What do you want?" Paris snapped. "I bet you were all laughing at me over there, weren't you?"

"Not really." Rory frowned. "I wouldn't hate to have to deal with what you've had to this past week." She said. "I just...I just wanted to tell you if you needed to talk to anyone. I know you hate me for some reason but I'm happy to listen if you need someone to vent to.

Paris frowned. "Why are you being nice to be?"

Rory shrugged. "Everyone needs a friend." She said. "You're welcome to hang out with us today if you want."

"I'm fine." Paris said shortly.

"Ok. Well the offer's there." Rory sighed, not really feeling like she's made a lot of progress. She turned back to join the others.

"Rory?" Paris said.

Rory turned back round. "Yeh?"

"Thanks." She said quietly.

Rory smiled. "I can be a pretty good friend if you give me a chance."

Paris gave her a small smile.

"Well I'll see you in English." Rory smiled and walked off.

Max watched as everyone filed into his class. His face lit up when he saw Lorelai but when he saw a man come in behind her and then put his arm round her waist, he frowned. He then proceeded to start the class. When the bell rang to signal its end, he saw Jess talk to Luke who nodded and followed him out. He took his chance as the classroom started to empty and wandered over to Rory. "Lorelai Gilmore right?"

"Danes." She said.

"Oh right." Max said. "Could I have a word?"

"Uh sure." Lorelai said. She gestured to Rory that she would meet her outside.

"So I'm really impressed by Rory and Jess' work. Rory really seems to have caught up." He smiled.

"Yeh she's been working really hard." Lorelai smiled.

"So was that your husband?" He asked casually.

"Uh yeh." Lorelai said confused by the change of subject.

"It's just he didn't join you the last time you came." He said.

"Oh..uh..well he was working." Lorelai said not really sure why this was any of his business.

"Where does he work?"

"He owns a diner." Lorelai said

"Oh that's quaint." Max said. "So you're..uh..happy?"

Lorelai frowned. "Excuse me but why is this any of your business?"

"I was just wondering. A woman like you doesn't seem to me like she would settle for a guy who owns a diner." Max said with an ingratiatingly smile.

Lorelai frowned. "I'm sorry but I'm finding this very inappropriate."

"All I'm saying is that we could maybe be good together." He smiled. "What do you say?"

"Uh no?" Lorelai said irritated. "Apart from the fact that I'm pregnant and I'm happily married, I'd also say it would be frowned upon that a teacher would ask out a mother of two of his students. What would the Headmaster say?"

"Well he wouldn't need to know. Neither would your husband." He tried.

Lorelai laughed. "I have to go. I need to find my husband. I would think very carefully before you proposition a married woman again or else I may have to have a word with the Headmaster. He's good friends with my parents so before you say he wouldn't believe me, think again. Goodbye Mr Medina." She snapped and then left the room. She found Rory waiting for her.

"Everything ok?" Rory asked.

"Your teacher just asked me out." Lorelai said, her jaw clenched.

"What?" Rory asked shocked.

"I need to find Luke. Do you mind if we leave a bit earlier? I need to tell Luke but I would rather not be here while I do it because I wouldn't rate Mr Medina's chances, would you?" She said.

Rory shook her head still in shock. "What did you say to him?"

"That I was happily married and if he propositioned me again, I would tell Headmaster Charleston." She said.

They soon found Luke and Jess.

"Everything ok? You've been ages." Luke said concerned.

"I need to tell you something but not here." Lorelai said. "Can we go home?"

"Uh...ok...if that's ok with..." He gestured to Rory and Jess.

"It's fine. Go." Rory nodded.

"Uh yeh." Jess said not knowing what was going on.

They said goodbye and then left.

"What happened?" Jess asked.

"Mr Medina asked mom out." Rory said.

"What? He knew she was married right? I mean Luke was in there with her." He said shocked.

"Didn't seem to bother him." Rory said. "Anyway, mom put him straight and wanted to tell dad but not here because..."

"He would kill Mr Medina." Jess said.

"Exactly." Rory said.

Meanwhile, Luke was driving him and Lorelai home. He glanced over at her. "You going to tell me what happened?"

Lorelai sighed. "Mr Medina asked me out." She said.

"What?" Luke said shocked, getting angry.

"I told him no. I told him that we were happily married and that I was pregnant. He didn't seem to mind about that." Lorelai said.

Luke's hands clenched the steering wheel but didn't say anything.

"Luke..."

"He probably saw me and thought what the hell you were doing with me and thought you deserved better. Right?" He said.

Lorelai was quiet.

"I knew it." Luke said quietly.

"He wasn't right. You know I love you Luke. I wouldn't change our life for anything. I love you so much." Lorelai said. "Please believe me when I say that I didn't lead him on at all and I promise you I put him straight."

Luke stared out at the road infront of him.

"Luke?" Lorelai said quietly.

"I believe you." He said quietly.

Lorelai let out a relieved breath. "The only man I want in my life is you." She said.

Luke glanced over at her and gave her a small smile. "Good."

Lorelai smiled. "You're not going to beat him up are you?" She joked.

"Depends on whether I have to. Will he do it again?" He asked.

Lorelai shook her head. "I threatened to tell the Headmaster. " She said. "I don't think he would dare do it again."

"Good." Luke said.

"So we're ok?" Lorelai asked nervously.

Luke looked over and saw her worried expression. He sighed and reached over to take hold of one of her hands. "We're ok." He assured her.

Lorelai smiled. "Good." She said relieved. "I needed to tell you. I didn't want any secrets between us."

"I'm glad you did." Luke nodded. He glanced at her. "I trust you." He said softly.

Lorelai nodded. "Good because I don't want anyone else. I've got all I need."

Luke smiled and drove into their driveway. "How about we have a day together? Just the two of us."

"Sounds perfect." Lorelai smiled.

Luke got out and helped her out the car and they headed inside.

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