An: it must be your lucky day for all these updates.
CH 30
Rory's birthday went off without any complications. It turned into this huge sleepover themed party since the birthday girl wasn't allowed out of bed. I had massages and pedicures for the girls while the boys and I played poker in the living room. The worst of it was the zapper pager Lorelai gave her. She only has to hit the button and it vibrates on my hip, but then if I don't reply it zaps me. Damn Lorelai. The boys thought it was the best thing and showed just how whipped I am. Halloween was horrible. Alex wanted Ace to take him so bad, that it lasted an hour before he wanted to go home. We rented scary movies and stayed in. Except for the nightmare that Alex had about the headless horseman trying to eat him, it was quiet.
We have secured a building for the magazine and Ace is busy typing the new novel on the laptop. It's the only thing keeping us both sane these days. It's approaching Thanks giving (Thursday actually) and I can't believe how things changed in that last year. It will be a year on Saturday that I first laid eyes on Ace and Alex ran off during shopping.
"Logan" she yells from the bedroom around 10:30 on Tuesday. The pager accidentally fell off the balcony last weeks, oops!
"What" I whine not meaning too, but I need sleep and she seems to be more agitated these past few days.
"First, the tude is so not appreciative. Second, did you get all the food for Alex's party tomorrow and for Thanksgiving" she questions. I feel like Mr. Mom and Dad. Shopping, cleaning, field trips, parent activities at school, I don't know how people do this.
"Yes, dear" I smirk.
"Tude, mister, it's not my fault this child wants to be stubborn and doesn't want to wait for her due date. She's a definite Huntzberger. A Gilmore would know that all the great holidays are now and stay put" she replies.
"Just a few more weeks Ace and then you can get out of that bed I promise" I say sitting on the edge of the bed.
"I hate this" she says. She's been so good, obeying doctor's orders, only us a maximum of 4 hours a day, letting me help her shower and everything.
"I know you do, but just think soon, we'll have our daughter and all this craziness will be worth it" I say and she nods.
"When is Dr. Livingston coming?" she questions me.
"Tomorrow at 4" I state. He's been doing home visits once a week to check her.
"Are you going to be here?" she says and I nod.
"Alex has his party in the morning and then they get out at 11:30, we'll be home early. Plus Luke and your mom is coming tomorrow night with Will, so he can get a head start on cooking" I say and she nods.
"Ace, what's wrong" I say lifting her hand and kissing it.
"I just feel helpless and I hate it" she says crying a little.
"No, you have most important job in the world. You're taking care of you and Lexie. All the rest of this is nothing compared to that" I say moving closer. It's been so long since we have been close. The doctor made us stop intercourse because the baby dropped too low and I miss her. I miss her so much.
"I miss you" she says laying her head on my chest.
"Me too Ace, me too" I state yawning.
"Stay here tonight please" she almost begs me. I've been falling asleep in the den or living room trying to behave doctor's orders. It's so hard not want her.
"Okay" I say kissing the top of her head and closing my eyes.
Wednesday
"You're at between 3 and 4 Rory, please try to stay in bed longer during the day" Dr, Livingston states.
"She's been doing everything you wanted from her. Why is she still progressing like this" I question looking at Ace who's almost crying.
"It's just her body Logan. She's at 36 weeks so it's better than it was weeks ago. But I would be prepared for this baby within 5 days maybe. I'm on-call this weekend so I'll be there" he states standing up.
"What do you prefer" Ace says softly.
"Sleep, you're going to need it. I know tomorrow's Thanksgiving so, if she stays in bed the reminder of the day and all morning, they I don't see why you can lay on the couch for an hour or so. Just let things progress normally now" he answers.
"Can she move around a little more then?" I question knowing she wants to finish the nursery.
"Most women at 36 weeks are dilating, she a little further than she should be. So the more walking around, the more she will progress" he says and she nods. I walk him out and head back to Ace. Alex is napping. She's got this look on her face and I'm scared.
"What are you thinking" I question.
"We need to finish the nursery in the next few days and that surprise baby shower that Mom is throwing next week isn't going to happen" she smirks at me.
"Ace, I think you should still stay in bed" I state.
"I will, but tomorrow is Thanksgiving, I want to eat with the rest of you even of it's from the couch. I missed too much already" she says in this tone that I know not to fight with her.
"Fine, but you stay put until tomorrow afternoon" I state.
"Bring me that apple pie and the ice cream and I will" she smirks and kiss her forehead.
"Luckily I bought three yesterday" I smirk and she giggles.
Thursday
Rory POV
"You're on the couch" Steph says surprised walking into the apartment.
"Yep" I smile.
"And you're dressed" she laughs.
"Sweats, but yep" I state looking for Jacob and Colin comes in carrying the car seat with him inside.
"Does Logan know you're out here?" Colin questions as Logan comes out of the bedroom.
"Yes, Logan knows. The doctor told her she could" he states kissing my hair.
"But I thought…" Colin says as Finn comes in with Rosemary.
"Bloody hell you're a blimp" Finn exclaims and I throw a pillow at him.
"No teasing mommy" Alex states coming to my rescue with Will.
"Sissy no blimp, she's a having baby" Will adds and everyone laughs.
"Here Mommy" Alex says handing me back my pillow. "You better be nice to mommy Uncle Finn or you can leave" Alex states handing me my water.
"Thanks little man" I state kissing his cheek. He's overprotective just like Logan.
"Sorry, love it was a reflex" Finn states and I nod.
"Are you nervous" Rosemary questions handing Logan her coat.
"I want it over already, I feel like I've been pregnant for years" I state and Steph laugh.
"Oh, I know that feeling" she states.
"Doctor says it can be anytime now" Logan adds.
"Give me" I states as Colin lifts Jacob up.
"No" he states playful.
"Logan" I whine and he looks at Colin.
"Man, just give her the baby already. I don't want hear her whine all day" he states and Colin surrenders.
"He's getting so big" I state as Colin lays Jacob in my arms.
"Almost 4 months" Steph says unbuttoning his coat.
"I still can't believe that" I laugh and Lexie kicks like crazy.
"Take him" I say to Rosemary and she does.
"What's wrong" Colin says curiously as I sit up.
"Honesty, I need to pee again" I state as he helps me up.
"Again" Logan states walking back out looking at me not believing it and I nod.
"Not my fault she loves to lay on my bladder" I state and he comes to help me.
"Come on then" he states helping me back to the bedroom.
"Dinner was amazing" Steph says after dessert.
"Thank Luke" I state pointing at my step dad.
"It was nothing, really Rory" he states still embarrassed.
"This is why I married him, the cooking. Rory and I would have starved if it wasn't for Luke" Mom says and everyone laughs.
"She's not kidding. We ate there for every meal for years and then of course he moved in after I went to college" I state from the couch and Logan shakes his head.
"Blame your mother" Luke adds.
"Oh" I say placing my hand on my stomach.
"Ace, you okay" Logan questions leaving the table and coming to the couch next to Will and Alex.
"No, she feels funny" I state placing his hand on my stomach where it feels like its crunching.
"That's new" he says confused.
"Kicking pain like normal or crunching girlie" Steph says coming closer.
"More of a crunch and a poke thing" I state.
"Logan, she's in labor" she states heading to the phone.
"She can't be it's too early" Mom says getting the boys to the back room.
"How often are they?" Logan questions me holding my hand.
"They just started" I reply looking at him.
"He wants you to bring her in, even if it's just precaution" Steph says and I look at Logan.
"It's no precaution is it" he states stunned.
"I don't think so" I state and he just stares at me.
"Mate, I think you need to get up" Finn says to Logan as Colin and Luke helps me up.
"We're having a baby" he says and everyone looks at one another.
"You knew that months ago man, but I think reporter girl is going to go without you if you don't hurry up" Colin says as Luke helps me to the door.
"He's right Huntzberger" I state and he looks up at me.
"Let's go Ace" he says renewed energy and jumps up.