Notes:
So I get that fluff is not my thing. I do my best, but it seems the chapters with drama are more well liked, judging by the number of reviews for the last chapter. But, well, it was necessary to finally explain the title of the story as well as the fact that it would be ridiculous for Lorelai and Luke to have a baby without ever doing coupley kind of things. There's still going to be a few more chapters of fluff before I get to anything big.
By the way, I'm not a doctor yet and I've never had a kid so try to by annoyed if I don't get all the details right here. I'm trying my best. So just figure that the story is more important than getting the medical facts right.
And for those that commented on Tony's restaurant: yes I loved Sniffy's. I love Maisy and Buddy but as LLfreak8285 pointed out, that's how it was done on the show. This isn't the show and I'm not ASP or whoever wrote WitS. So, I did it my way, and that way I can use Tony later if I want. Besides I always figured that Luke knew people in SH other than his sister and her friends and his parents when he was growing up.
scubalover: Ah the dancing. I love them dancing. I love watching them dance. I could go on and on... but you get the picture. Just figure this probably isn't the only time I'm going to have them dance because I love Luke and Lorelai dancing.
So here's my little spiel on the season finale: I think I'm crazy... I mean, I was more annoyed with everything last week and the week before and the beginning of the episode when Lorelai wasn't talking to Luke, than I am now. I mean they talked, they actually talked. And, though I'm not sure they heard what each other said, they still got it out of their systems. And she said it, finally, she told him she loved him. She does, we all know that, but she finally said it. And, while in the end she walked away, she never said 'it's over'. Yeah, the stupid 'now or never line' but I'm not sure she really meant that, or if it was ever actually answered. And just a note, she never took off that ring. (Although you couldn't see her hand in the morning). Really I'm chalking it all up to one bad night, we all have those, and she probably got really drunk and she was going out of her mind and it happened. She's not going to be with Chris. She doesn't love Chris. She said that. And I know that she wants to get married, but I also know she wouldn't marry someone she doesn't love. That's why she didn't marry Max. And even if they do that whole stupid, soap opera, who's the daddy storyline, I still think she won't marry Chris. She didn't marry him when she got pregnant with Rory. So that's it. I mean the look on her face said, "oh shit what did I do?". It said a lot of things, that she regretted the night before, that she didn't want to be with Chris. And can I just say this, what kind of a person is Christopher? I mean, I thought he was all right, not a good father or the guy for Lorelai, but at least a good person. But seriously, to sleep with a woman who's wearing an engagment ring, and if it was broken off which i'm not sure that it was, it had just happened! That's called taking advantage of the situation. She didn't want to be alone, so hold her and talk to her, be a friend, don't think with your junk for once in your life! And as for Luke, I think that Luke's scared shitless right now, and hopefully he'll just go talk to Anna, talk to April, and figure things out so he doesn't lose the woman he loves. I think losing Lorelai would kill him. I mean he was calling her and searching for her for days, he was so worried. He may have been going through a midlife crisis right, now but he wanted to discuss the wedding, maybe if Lorelai had given him a chance they would have sat down and hammered out a few things, but she was just not having a good night and he needed more time to process than she allowed him. One last thing, at least for now, I thought it was interesting as did most of you probably that Lorelai was in the same position at the beginning as at the end: like at the beginning she was rethinking Luke and at the end she was rethinking Christopher. So in the long run, it may take a few episodes, but I don't predict Luke and Lorelai being separated for that long come next year.She said he's the only man she's ever loved. She said she loved him. That just makes me giddy, I know I'm supposed to be upset, but I'm not... weird. Maybe that will come later.. :-)
Doctor's Office
Lorelai and Luke are sitting in chairs in the waiting room. Luke looks incredibly uncomfortable and Lorelai just looks nervous. He glances over at her. "What are you so worried about? You've done this before," Luke asks.
"Yeah but last time I did this I was too worried about the fact that my parents were yelling at me and the fact that I might not get to go to prom or the Van Halen concert." Luke chuckles, putting an arm around Lorelai, pulling her closer to him.
A nurse walks out. "Mr. and Mrs. Danes?" she asks. Luke and Lorelai share a look and then stand.
"Um, it's Ms. Gilmore, we're not married," Lorelai says, as they follow the nurse into the back. The nurse looks back at her form.
"Oh, yes, I'm sorry. It's been crazy here today. Have you had a pregnancy test done?"
"Um, not a real one, just one of those, you know, store bought ones but, don't I look pregnant?" Lorelai asks, waving her hands over her filled out body. The nurse shakes her head.
"I need you to take a pregnancy test." She hands Lorelai a cup. "The bathroom's right there." She points.
"Here take my things," Lorelai says to Luke handing him her purse and coat. Luke looks at the nurse nervously as he follows her into the patient room.
"Is there anything I can do?" Luke inquires. The nurse glances at him and smirks.
"Hun, your part is already done."
"Yeah, I got that. Then 9 years later they just show up and…" Luke shoves his hands in his pockets, walking around the room. "Do you have kids?" he asks the nurse. She looks up at him from the chart she's writing on.
"Yes, I have a son, he's four."
"Nice." Luke goes back to pacing.
"Is this your first, Mr. Danes?" she asks. He looks unsure.
"Yeah, I mean, this is the first time I'm seeing it through from this point. I have a daughter, April, she's ten. But this time I want it to be different, better, I want to be there from the moment we know it's an it until the day I die. I love my daughter and Lorelai's daughter and I can't imagine my life without them, but I didn't know you could love a child before it's born," Luke rambles. The nurse smiles.
"All first time parents say that. Does your daughter visit you of her own accord?" Luke nods, running a hand through his hair. "Then you're doing something right. She loves you and I think she appreciates the fact that you are there for her despite missing the beginning. You're going to make a great Dad, you already do."
"He does what?" Lorelai asks walking in the room.
"I was just saying I think he's a good father," the nurse says. Lorelai smiles.
"Yes, for April and for Rory. He's the closest thing my daughter ever had to a father," Lorelai says, watching Luke's expression the whole time she says this. Luke gives her a grateful look.
"Well, I will go and check the results and Dr. Ridenour will be here in a moment, if you could change into that gown while you wait." She points and leaves. Lorelai picks up the gown, wrinkling her nose.
"I'm so glad we don't live in Siberia," Lorelai comments. As she changes into the gown, Luke wanders around glancing at the diplomas and pictures on the wall. "This is so much better than being here with my parents, I think I actually felt like I was in Siberia then." Luke chuckles, glancing back at her as she climbs onto the examination table.
"I haven't told April yet," Luke admits. Lorelai raises an eyebrow. He sighs and walks over to her. "I didn't know what to tell her. I didn't know how to tell her." He takes Lorelai's hand, rubbing it between his.
"Is she still annoyed that you're not with Anna?" Luke shakes his head. Lorelai laughs. "Luke! Then she'll just be happy to have a little sibling!" Luke looks unsure. "Babe, you're doing great. We'll get her together soon with Rory and we'll sit down and have a family talk like they had in every episode of Full House."
There's a knock on the door and Dr. Ridenour walks in. "Hello there, Ms. Gilmore," the doctor says.
"Lorelai, please." Dr. Ridenour nods.
"Well Lorelai, Luke, it looks like you're going to be having a baby. From what you wrote down here as to your last menstrual cycle, you should be due on February 21st. Now today, let's check your HGH levels and do an ultrasound to check things out. Okay?' Dr. Ridenour says.
"Sounds good," Lorelai answers. Luke clears his throat, raising his hand. "What are you doing?" she whispers to him, smirking. "We're not in eighth grade." Luke slowly, timidly puts down his hand. Dr. Ridenour smiles.
"Don't worry Luke, you're not the first new daddy we've had. What can I help you with?" Dr. Ridenour asks.
"Um, what is HGH?"
"It stands for human growth hormone. We're hoping your wife's levels are good, low levels can indicate a need for amniocentesis to look for mental abnormalities. It's a complicated and procedure that we'd rather not do because once in awhile it can damage the baby. So we check the HGH levels, which can be done with a simple blood stick in order to rule out the need for the procedure. At Lorelai's age, the levels should be good about 80 percent of the time but getting close to 40 would greatly decrease those percentages," Dr. Ridenour explains.
"Tell that to Geena Davis. She had twins at 48 and the next month took the oath of office," Lorelai quips. Dr. Ridenour smiles, comfortingly and pats Luke's arm.
"I'm sure there's no need to worry. Now let's get a couple pictures of your baby." Lorelai lies down and reaches out for Luke's hand. He quickly acquiesces to her request, his hand squeezing hers tightly. "This is going to feel a little cold."
"Don't worry, I'm a pro at this," Lorelai jokes. Dr. Ridenour smiles, squirting the jelly on Lorelai's abdomen. She picks up the scope, moving it smoothly over Lorelai's skin until she finds what she's looking for.
"Well, that's surprising…" Dr. Ridenour mumbles. Lorelai's eyes widen.
"What? Surprise? Why surprising?" Dr. Ridenour smiles.
"Lorelai, you're having twins." Lorelai's mouth drops open. Luke squints, staring at the ultrasound, trying to see what the doctor's seeing. Dr. Ridenour outlines the two forms with her finger. "Right there and there. This one is a girl and that one with three legs, that's a boy."
"My… my boy has three legs?" Lorelai manages. The doctor stares at her. Lorelai blushes and smiles. "Got it." She suddenly brightens and looks over at Luke, who is in awe, staring at the picture on the screen. "Twins, Luke. Just like in my dream." He looks at her strangely. "The one from… um… you know… I always dreamed about having twins." Luke doesn't seem any less confused by this explanation.
"Really?" he asks. Lorelai shrugs.
"Everything looks normal otherwise. I'll go get the video and pictures that have been made," Dr. Ridenour says and walks out. Luke leans in and kisses Lorelai. Both stare at the frozen picture on the screen in awe.
"Twins," Luke grunts. Lorelai glances over at him, smiling. He takes a deep breath nodding. "So how do you feel about that?"
"Well, at least I'll have some news to surprise Rory with," Lorelai realizes. Luke chuckles. "George and Martha."
"I'm still naming them." Lorelai laughs. "So we'll tell April together? And Rory?" Lorelai nods. Luke seems a little queasy about this. She runs her thumb over his hand, in comfort.