A/N: Here's Chapter 7! Yay! Only a couple of days! That makes me really happy that i got it up this fast. I just wanted to mention that Jess and Lorelai are going to both be a little OOC because i think that if their relationship had stayed the same, it would've continued hurting Rory and Jess' relationship, and, since i really want them to be together, Lor and Jess actually like each other at least somewhat in this fic. Or, rather, Lorelai can get over her dislike of Jess because Rory likes him so much. She is a little more mature in that way.

Sorry, really long authors note, but it was necessary-

And now...

Introducing...

CHAPTER 7!!!

"Those two don't have a very good track record with cars." Luke said, trying to joke a little to make Lorelai feel better. In reality, he was trying to keep his mind off of the fact that his nephew had just been in an accident. Lorelai needed a rock right now, and Luke was there. He noticed that Lorelai wasn't even paying attention and gave up, beginning to dress to go to the hospital.

Once they were in Luke's truck, he tried to talk to her again, thinking that Lorelai might be less freaked now that they were on their way towards her daughter. She still hadn't given him any information on Rory and Jess.

"How were they?"

"Jess had some cuts on his hands. Rory was barely conscious. Jess said they thought that it was just shock."

"Oh my god." Luke was silent for the rest of the ride, seeing that it hurt Lorelai more to talk than to retreat inside and think. The car had been filled with a contemplative silence when Luke reached over and took Lorelai's hand with one of his. He had noticed that she was starting to shake and was getting whiter and whiter the closer they got to the hospital. Luke could barely admit to himself how scared he was, and Jess wasn't his son. Rory wasn't his daughter, but that was in DNA only. Over the years she had become his daughter. He was there for everything. And Jess. Luke had been through a lot with Jess over the past months. Now things were going good with Luke and Jess, and now Jess had Rory in his life. 'And I have Lorelai in mine.' Luke reminded himself. He thought that it would be a very long time until he really could think about that and not get a shiver down his spine as he did now. He hoped, for the sanity of them all, that both Jess and Rory were ok.

When they got to the hospital Lorelai jumped out when Luke was barely stopped and ran inside as he parked the car. He found her standing in front of the desk, almost hysterical, while she waited to hear about Rory. He took her into his arms and let her cry into his chest as they waited for news. After a few minutes a doctor came out and asked if they wanted to come see Jess while he filled them in on Rory. They agreed and were taken to see Jess. He was having stitches put in the cuts on his hands. Luke gave him and uncharacteristic hug, while Lorelai placed a kiss on Jess' forehead. This showed how anxious she was about Rory- it wasn't something that she would normally do. For once Jess didn't comment ont heir behavior, asking instead, in a hoarse voice "How is she?" He did not specify who 'she' was, but they all knew. When Luke shot Jess a questioning look, he said "I'm fine." and turned back to the doctor who was sewing up his hands, and intense look in his eyes. The doctor looked taken aback at the look in the young man's eyes, overflowing with emotions. Pain, both physical and metal, guilt, worry and hope were present. It was rare that the doctor had ever seen emotion in any teenage boys' eyes, let alone one who seemed so guarded. Luke and Lorelai did not notice the temporary change in Jess, they were too preoccupied with trying to find out how Rory was. For that he was grateful. Jess didn't want anyone to know his true emotions. Ever. 'Except maybe Rory' Jess thought as he tuned back into the conversation just in time to hear the doctor say "She'll be fine." He assured them. "The cut was superficial, and the loss of consciousness was just due to shock. She is being x-rayed now to make sure that everything is as it should be, but you should be able to see her in just a few minutes.

"Oh thank God." Lorelai all but collapsed into a nearby chair, so overcome with relief she couldn't stand. "Honey," She said to Jess, who looked slightly disturbed at being called 'honey.' "I hope you don't feel like this is your fault. It wasn't. I don't blame you, I'm sure Rory won't either."

"And I don't either." Luke added, putting a hand on Jess' shoulder.

Jess turned away again, and was silent for long moments. Lorelai was just about to give up waiting for an answer when she noticed that his shoulders were shaking slightly. He was crying. No matter how much he fought it, he was crying. From relief, pain, guilt or shock he wasn't sure. The doctor who had been stitching up his hands tied off the last stitch and began to clean up his materials. Lorelai walked over and gave Jess a long hug, not saying a word. Jess let her comfort him, and comforted her in return. Lorelai was surprised at that fact, but they had both been worried about Rory. Lorelai realized then just how much Jess cared for Rory. She resolved to really try to develop a relationship with him, instead of just the semblance of one. Lorelai and Jess only let go when the doctor came in to tell them that they could go see Rory. Lorelai noted as she left the room the amazed and puzzled look on Luke's face while he tried to figure out what had just happened.

A/N: Alright, so that's chapter 7, i know it's short, but i have homework to do. Bleh. Finals. I hate them. They should all go die in a hole somewhere. Anyways. I know this chapter was really emotional, and i am not sure if i really got that all right, i was in a car accident, but it was several years ago, and i have never been on the other end of one, so let me know! Also, if you could give me feedback on how i am doing with the dialogue of characters in past chapters, that would be great, even though there wasn't much in this chapter. The next one should be up soon, now that i'm getting back into writing on this. And in a few weeks i should be updating once a day with longer chapters, because i'll be on a roadtrip with my family, so i'll be writing a lot. Anyways, hope you enjoyed it and keep reading! There will actually be some literati next chapter, and least interaction, and Luke and Lorelai have to figure out their relationship! Keep reading P