Ch 29
Weeks passed and it's the beginning of October. It's a Sunday and I arrive at Honor's early. The book tour in Boston and Bridgeport was able to be squeezed into one day and I had the car service drive me here instead of NY. They were postponed from September. It was the last ones.
"Mrs. Huntzberger" the maid answers. She must be new. Honor goes through maid like my grandmother does.
"Is husband here yet" I question as she takes my coat.
"No, sorry but Honor is in the dining room" she replies and I head to the dining room.
"Rory, god you're early. I must look a mess" Honor states surprised.
"Sorry, I was on the way back to NY when I realized that I should just come here and meet Logan" I state and she smiles.
"Did you call him" she questions pouring some tea for me.
"I left him a message, he must be in the shower" I state knowing that it's only 8:30.
"Well I'm glad you're here. We don't get to spend too much time together with all the kids and that crazy schedule of yours" she smiles.
"That's all ending soon and then I will have nothing but time" I state as the maid lays eggs in front of me.
"Where are the girls" I state seeing Caleb in his little table top rocker sleeping.
"Asleep" she says.
"Is that all he does sleep. I swear every time I see him he's sleeping" I question her looking at my godson.
"No, he's still all confused. Up all night and sleeps most of the day, just you wait, you will see" she smiles and I rub my stomach. She's been overactive lately.
"Auntie Rory" Lily and Ava yell coming inside.
"Hey ladies" I say as they hugs me.
"We miss you" Ava says.
"I miss you too" I say kissing her forehead. They eat breakfast when Ava screamed and jumped out of her seat.
"Uncle Logan" Lily exclaims and we all look over to the door to see Logan carrying a sleeping Alex.
"Figured I would find you here" he smirks looking at me.
"Don't move, I'm going to put him down" Logan says walking out with Alex and Lily following him.
"Hey" he says coming back in and kissing me.
"You two are so darn cute" Honor states and I smile.
"Is it a crime to be in love with my wife" Logan says taking some eggs.
"It will be a crime if you continue to steal my food Huntzberger" I scold him hitting his hand.
"Martha, can you bring in another plate for my brother" Honor questions and the maid nods as she pours coffee for Logan.
"We're done" I state and Logan looks at me.
"The book tour, Victoria has cancelled all signings until after the holidays except the ones in Manhattan next week" I say and he smiles.
"Good, I hated that you were traveling and so close to having the baby" he states kissing my temple.
"Are they at it again?" Josh laughs coming to join us in the dining room.
"When do they stop?" Honor jokes to her husband and I look at her. "What, I'm right. You were always in that honeymooning stage even at school. You could keep your hands off each other. I would be surprised if you end up with five kids" she states and Logan and I look at each other.
"Three" I state and he nods.
"No way, I see four" Josh says.
"You just want us to have more than you man" Logan laughs.
"Can we get this one out first before talking about anymore" I add and they all laugh.
The Christening is beautiful. The church has all white flowers in it and tapestries around the alter. Caleb looked like a miniature marshmallow in his satin christening outfit. I chose a cerulean blue three quarter wrap dress that had detailing around the v neck front and hit mid thigh. Logan wore a navy suit and light blue shirt underneath. The photographer was driving me crazy with all the pictures.
"Just think in a few months, it's going to be Lexie's christening" Logan whispers as I rock Caleb who has been awake since the ceremony. His chocolate brown eyes staring up at me, they are so dark like Logan's. We are standing to the side of the church as Honor and Josh are talking to Josh's family.
"Can we just get her here first and stop pushing tome faster than it needs to me" I say.
"You okay, you seem off" he questions and I nod. Reality is that I don't feel good. I feel really weak and just want to sleep.
"You're a terrible liar Ace, come on what is it" he says making me sit down in a pew.
"I just feel off. Like something is wrong, but I don't know what it is" I say honestly.
"With you, with us, the baby?" he questions trying to figure it out, a worried expression on his face.
"With me; we're fine" I say. "Maybe we should call the doctor than. Just as a precaution" he says pulling out his phone.
"No, tomorrow please. Today means too much to Honor and its Caleb's day. We'll call tomorrow. I'll just take it easy" I say and he looks at me.
"If you feel worse or need to lie down, you do it. Honor will understand" he says as Honor approaches.
"You don't look right" she says.
"She doesn't" Logan says as Honor takes Caleb.
"Why don't you two head back to the house and go lie down. The party doesn't start for a few hours. I know I was always sleeping in my 6/7 month" she smiles and I nod.
"Maybe that's all I need" I state standing up.
"Leave Alex, we'll take him" she says and I smile.
"Thank you" I say as Logan places his hand on my back and we walk out.
We arrived at Honor's and heading upstairs to the guest room so I could rest. I must have it the pillow and fell asleep because I woke up screaming. I'm getting extremely hard pains in my stomach. The door comes flying in and it's Josh.
"You okay" he questions and I shake no.
"Can you walk" he questions. I nod getting up slowly with his help.
"Let's get you to Logan" he says supporting me down the hall where I see Colin and Finn talk.
"Love you alright" Finn questions grabbing my other arm and Colin heads down to find Logan. Finn and Rosemary did fly in for the christening. She's feeling better about the whole kid situation.
"Pain…hurt" I say softly as the pain increase. Finn scoops me up into his arms and carries me down the stairs.
"Ace" Logan yells running towards me with Colin behind him.
"I think you need to take her in Logan" I hear Josh say and Finn continues out the door to the car.
"I'll drive" Finn says setting me down in the back of the navigator and Logan climbs in.
"You're going to fine Ace, I promise you" he says as I lay my head on his shoulder and kisses my hair. I'm in so much pain it's horrible. My stomach is throbbing.
Hartford Medical
Logan POV
I'm pacing the outside of Rory's room. I send Finn back to the party not sure if they were going to keep her or not. They won't tell me anything. They rushed her into the labor and delivery ward as I filled out the paperwork.
"Logan" Dr. Wentworth say coming outside. He is the on-call OBGYN and received all the information from NY on Rory when we arrived.
"You can see Rory now" he says and I rush past him inside.
"Hey" she says crying a little.
"Are you okay" I question caressing her face and kissing her forehead.
"They both are, but she already started to dilate and will be on best rest from now until delivery" the doctor says.
"What caused that" I question. She's only 32 weeks, it's too early.
"Many things, stress, dehydration, it could be just Rory" he says and I look at Ace.
"They were contradictions I was feeling and let me tell you they hurt like hell, next child you're carrying" she states and I smirk.
"So bed rest" I state looking at the doctor.
"Complete bed rest. That means no walking around, no going to book signings, no traveling. Bathroom and shower only and even then I want someone with you" he states and I look at Ace. She's going to hate that, being dependent on someone for everything.
"Can't I just have the baby, I think that would be less painful" she questions and we laugh.
"It's too early, we need to get you to at least 36/37 weeks" he tells her.
"It'll be fine, I'm home anyways Ace" I say and she looks cross at me.
"Joyful" she states rolling her eyes and I laugh. It will be hell for the next few weeks but it's worth it.
"We're going to keep her just for a few more hours to make sure the medicine to stop the contractions is working and then you can take her home" he says shaking my hand and leaving.
"I'm sorry" she cries and I look at her.
"Why, you didn't do anything Ace" I say sitting next to her on the bed.
"If I would have just listened to you and not traveled or stop stressing over everything, this wouldn't be happening" she says cried harder into my shoulder.
"You need to calm down Ace, all this crying isn't going to help you relax. And you listen to anyone. Come on now, you wouldn't be the Rory we all love if you did that" I smirk and she looks at me.
"Do you hate me" she says softly and I had to laugh.
"That is the most ridiculous thing I ever heard, I could never hate you. I didn't when I walked away at Yale and I don't hate you now. Things like this happens Rory. It's been a crazy few months, but at least now you have time to relax" I say smirking.
"We don't have time to relax Logan, there's so much to do. Halloween is coming then Thanksgiving and then the baby and Christmas. Are you going to do everything? You were shopping days before Christmas for Alex and this year we have two" she state.
"You forgot your birthday, parent's day at school and the parade" I smirks and she throws me a nasty look.
"Oh that makes me feel so much better thank you honey" she states sarcastically. "You're a good negotiator Logan, talk to him, persuade him, use that damn Huntzberger charm for something and get me off of bed rest" she demand of me.
"Not going to happen. Maybe if you relax, it won't be strict bed rest Ace, but there's no way I'm talking him out of it. Your health and the baby are first and foremost" I say pushing bangs out of her face.
"You don't love me" she says pouting.
"Now you're just being silly" I laugh leaning down and kissing my forehead. A Gilmore pregnant is one thing. A helpless Gilmore on strict bed rest is not something I wish on my worst enemy.
"Mommy, you okay" Alex questions walking into the hospital to get me the following morning.
"Yeah little man" she say as the nurse comes in with the wheelchair. Logan just smirks at me.
"Oh, this is perfect" I smirk at her and receive a dirty look from her.
"What is it that they say about payback Ace" I question as the Nurse helps me get her into the chair.
"You had a broken leg, ribs and jumped off a cliff, I'm just pregnant" she state and I smirk.
"All the more reason, Ace. We wouldn't want you to exert yourself" I state taking the chair from the nurse and starting to push her.
"Wake me when we get to the car" she says leaning on her hand.
"Alex, get the elevator" I say and Alex runs ahead of us.
"I think you might like what we have in store Ace" I say and she looks up and see that I'm smirking.
"What did you do?" I question unsure if I really wanted to know.
"You'll see" I state pushing her into the now open elevator.
"Alex, what is daddy up to?" she questions rubbing my extremely big 7 month belly.
"Daddy said not to tell and it's a surprise mommy" he states innocently.
"I didn't tell him" I whisper kissing her head. She only looks up and shakes her head at me.
New York
"Easy" I say directing her to the bedroom. It's probably overkill on the protection but I don't care.
"I'm not a jumbo jet Huntzberger, I don't need to be directed to the bedroom where I'm spending the reminder of this pregnancy in thanks to you" she states and I stop.
"Me, how is this my fault" I question as she enters the bedroom and stops.
"What's all this" she says seeing the transformed bedroom.
"Well, my darling wife, is a room filled of everything you will need for the next 6-8 weeks" I state. She looks around at the new flat screen and blue ray player. The stack of DVD's next to it. The mini refrigerator the boys brought in, books stacked on the night table. "And this" I state placing a present on the bed.
"What did you do" she questions opening the box. "Logan" she exclaims holding up the soft plush velour bathrobe from Europe that she wanted for Christmas in this sky blue color. It was special order with matching slippers and sleep mask.
"I was going to give it to you next week, but you deserve it now" I say kissing her temple.
"It just gives you a reason to shop again" she states. "You know me so well Ace, why don't you change and slip this on and I'll start a movie, order food and everything" I say and she smiles for the first time since the church yesterday. She nods and heads to the bathroom. I walk out to see Alex already in sweats and holding the popcorn box.
"I'm thinking extra butter and caramel. Mommy likes both and pizza daddy" he states and I laugh. She has corrupted him.
"Definitely" I state grabbing the phone while starting the popcorn.
"Do you need help" I hear and turn to see Ace in her robe and walking to me.
"Bed now" I demand of her and she huffs in her spot and turns around.
"Alex go watch mommy" I state and he run after Ace. I already called Lorelai and she's coming down Thursday. Ace's birthday is Friday and we were supposed to go out, but the party is getting changed to the bedroom. It was also the other reason Finn and Rosemary came in.
"You're mean" she states as I enter the bedroom to find the two of them in the center of the bed.
"No, you're on bed rest Ace that means I get to cater to you now and you can't do a damn thing about it" I smirk.
"You're still mean" she states flipping on the DVD to watch as Alex snuggles into her side.