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Author's Note: Thanks to Kirsteen. She does an amazing job correcting my errors.

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Luke had completed the first three chemo sessions, when one day, while rubbing his head, he saw hair on his pillow. He was sad at first, but quickly requested a razor. He went in the bathroom and shaved his head. He didn't like what he saw, so he took the black hat out of his duffel bag and wore it.

Lorelai had noticed his new look but didn't say anything to avoid making him feel uncomfortable. While leaving his room from another visit a doctor approaches her.

"I was about to check if Mr. Danes is ready for tomorrow."

"Tomorrow? What's tomorrow? He didn't mention anything."

"We scheduled an exam for tomorrow. We are going to take samples of his marrow and fluid from his lung to check if the chemo has been effective. It's a pretty painful procedure. He is going to need support."

Lorelai left the hospital thinking about why Luke wouldn't tell her about the test. She thought that they were making progress, but now, once again he hadn't told her things. While she lay in bed thinking about the situation the phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Did I wake you?"

"No, it's ok. Talk to me."

"If you are busy I'll understand, since it's last minute, but tomorrow I have some pretty tough tests and I'd like you to come. If you want to. I mean…"

"Luke?"

"Yeah."

"I'll be there, just tell me the time."

"At ten."

"Ok, see you then."

"Lorelai, thanks, for everything. It really means a lot."

She hears him hang up before she is able to respond. She goes to bed feeling a lot more hopeful for the future, their future.

The next day she walks into the room with a radiant smile. It's the first time she has looked this way. She reminds him of when everything was fine between them and she would joke about everything. He hasn't seen this smile for over a year now.

"Are you ready?"

"As ready as I'll ever be."

Just then, the doctor enters and informs them that they are ready for the tests. Luke sits in the wheelchair while Lorelai walks by his side. When they enter the room, Luke lies on his back and Lorelai sits on a chair by his bed.

"Mr. Danes, the procedure is going to be very painful, but I need you to stay calm. No sudden moves. We don't want the needle to break in your body, do we?"

As the doctor proceeds with the needle Luke takes some deep breaths. When it comes in contact with his skin, he forcefully closes his eyes and clenches his fists. A growl escapes his lips. Lorelai's eyes start to water and she starts rubbing soothingly his arm. While the doctor puts the needle deeper Luke's fists hit repeatedly the bed. The doctor stops.

"Mr. Danes, please relax."

Luke opens his eyes and takes a deep breath. He sees Lorelai by his side and with a quick motion he grabs her hand. With her thumb she soothes his hand while holding him with her other hand. The pain is too much for him, Lorelai can see it. His eyes are tearing up with the pain. When the torture is finally finished, Luke relaxes and Lorelai starts wiping his tears and soothing his forehead.

"It's ok now. It's over. You did great baby."

Luke's eyes shoot open. She smiles at him kissing his forehead. As she pulls away, she sees a small smile on his lips.

Three days later, Lorelai finds herself again in the hospital to hear the results. She is nervous. She wants Luke to be healthy again. The images from the tests still hunt her.

She enters the room, finding a very nervous Luke.

"Hey."

"Hey"

Luke looks down, fidgeting with his shirt. Lorelai starts to speak but the doctor enters the room.

"Good morning, Mr. Danes. How are you feeling today?"

"Really nervous about what you are going to say."

"Well as I already told you, we performed the tests to see if the treatment we are giving you has helped. We wanted to see if there is a need for another set of chemo, or even another surgery."

"And?"

"Well, the results are encouraging. We are in the middle of the treatment and the cancer cells have disappeared."

"What does that mean?"

With a smile the doctor answers, "It means that after you complete the chemo you will be 100 healthy. There are three chemo sessions left. We recommend you to continue, just as precaution. So, we will start again next week, and after that you will have one each week. So, in about a month everything will be over." The doctor walks out of the room.

Luke stares at Lorelai with a small smile on his face, the first genuine smile she has seen on his face for months. Lorelai smiles back, approaching his bed. Without hesitation she hugs him. She instantly feels him wrap his arm around her. They stay like that for what feels forever, and when they finally break apart they notice each other's tears. Luke gently wipes her tears with his thumbs while cupping her cheek. They hug again but this time they start to sob. Lorelai pulls back and through tear she says, "I told you were going to be fine."

They stay and talk until visiting hours are over. Lorelai has a surprise planned for Luke but first she has to consult his doctor.