Thanks to everyone who has read it so far here as promised is chapter three.
No I don't own the Gilmore Girls….I just wish I did L
Chapter Three - I'm here Ace I'm here.
Logan's POV
As I paced the halls of the hospital waiting for news on Rory, I started thinking back to what Paris had said on the phone. What operation was it that my Ace needed? I'm scared. Scared that I am going to lose her again now that I have her back in my life again. I now know that the time I may have with her is short but one thing I do know is that I am not going to waste a single minute of it.
I continued to pace the halls. I had been at the hospital for half an hour now and still no sign of the doctor to tell me what's going on. But then I heard her voice. I hadn't heard it since she phoned me and told me that I needed to see Rory as it may be my last chance to put things right…. Paris Geller was in the building people.
I see her round the corner talking to a doctor, I could see they were having a very heated discussion but as soon as she spots me she excuses herself from the discussion and walks over to me.
"What are you doing here Hunzberger" she calls me by my surname like she did when I was dating Ace back in college.
"She was with me at my place when she had the seizure. I called the ambulance and followed them here. I am just waiting to hear some news, I don't mind how little I get told, I just want to know is she is ok". I expressed with a sad tone in my voice. Paris's facial expressions soften, I know she can tell that I am telling the truth but before I know it the hard look was back in place.
"You told me you wanted nothing to do with her" She said as she crossed her arms over her chest and started tapping her foot. I knew this was her way of indicating that I needed to explain what is going on.
"I lied Paris, the day before you phoned me; I found out that Rory was working at the San Francisco Times. The next day I decided to go and see her and tell her that I was very much still in love with her, but she turned me away. She told me that she loved me too but there wasn't time or room in her life for me. Before I left the office I told her that I was going to fight for her and that one day the ring that I have been carrying around with me for the last year will end up on her finger" I pause to see if her facial expression has changed at all and I can see in her eyes that she was begging to soften so I carried on. "After the phone call with you I was so torn about what to do because for some reason it made me feel, made me understand that I had to fight harder for her and that's what I was going to do. I had a plan that today I was going to send her flowers and a photo. The photo of me and her at the Life and Death Brigade after we had made that jump. The photo that caught the moment I believe I fell in love with her. I am sure she told you about that" All Paris could do was nod so I carried on. "But this morning I was woken up by a knock at my door. When I opened it I was surprised to see Ace standing there. She told me that she had something that she needed to tell me. Something only one person other than herself knew. I let her in and we sat and had coffee but she didn't gulp hers down like she use to, this is when I realized something was wrong. We didn't get round to talking about what it is she wanted to talk about because I was once again two pig headed to listen so she got up and was going go storm out but before I knew it she was on the floor shaking and wetting herself. I was scared that I called the ambulance and stayed with her making sure she didn't hit her head on anything hard and here we are. Paris, I'm scared I don't want to lose her again" I say looking at her and it's at that point I can see the tears in her eyes, and I don't know whether or not it was the story I just told her or what was going on with Rory but I do know that this is the first time I have ever seen her cry.
"Logan they decided to move up the operation, that's why I'm here they have me down as her next of kin" I looked at her shocked why did they have Paris down and not Lorelai as her next of kin. I do not understand any of this and its making my mind feel as if its about to blow.
"What do you mean they have you as next of kin, why not Lorelai?" I asked hastily and worriedly and I guess she could see the fear in my eye because she knows as well as me about how much it hurt Ace to be away from her mum during that time out in college. It couldn't be happing again could it?
"Don't worry they talk all the time Logan. Rory just didn't want Lorelai to worry now that she is pregnant so she didn't tell her about the tumour." My head shots up. Tumour my Ace had a tumour. No this can't be happening. I just found her. I just got her back.
"Tell me your joking Paris. Tell me I'm dreaming or something, this can't be right. I just found her again. Please tell me what's wrong with her." I look at her no longer caring about hiding the fear that I have within.
"Logan let's have a seat, they have taken her in to surgery so we have plenty of time and I will explain to you what's going on. Only because I can tell by the look in your eyes that you care for her deeply" I follow Paris over to the chairs that are in the waiting room. We take out seats and Paris turns to face me. "Logan I am going to cut straight to the point. You're a big boy and I am sure you can handle it. Rory has what's called an Astryostoma Brain Tumour. It's in her frontal lobe and there is a good chance that her personality will change and she won't be the Rory that we know and love. There is however a good chance that the only affects it will have if any are that she will have dramatic mood swings." I look at her and can see she is telling the truth but to me she will always be my Ace and these small things I can manage the one thing I could not cope with is losing her.
"Ok I kind of understand you but Paris what is the rate of her surviving the operation and if she does what is the treatment she is going to need after it. I want to be prepared I want her to know that I am going to be here no matter what is going on in her life." I look at Paris and I can see it in her eyes. She is thinking about whether or not she should tell me the answers to the questions I have just asked her.
"Well she is going to need chemotherapy and radiation therapy and that's going to be hard on her. She is going to have her good and bad days. She is going to need someone she can depend on. That's why I called you. I knew you still loved her and would be there for her, but after the way you spoke to me the other night Logan I was unsure you would come through for her" She tells me taking my hand in hers which I tell you freaked me out. I knew Paris cared for Rory but I just didn't realise that is was this much.
"I'm here I am not going anywhere. But Paris what is the survive rate for someone who is having this operation?" I look at her scared because she has already once dodged answering this question.
"It depends if the surgery goes as planned, The surgeon I spoke to says he hope to remove the entire tumour. If he is able to do that and she sticks to the chemo and radiation therapy then she has a 80% chance of a survive rate." As she told me this all I could think was that I hope she had a good surgeon "But Logan you have to realise that if the surgeon is unable to remove the entire tumour her chances of survival are reduces. Which will mean that she may have to have another operation later on in life or if it's not caught in time it could grow and kill her" I couldn't stop myself now and I allow the tears to fall down my checks.
For the next three hours we sat in silences but then I decided to ask the one question that has been bugging me since finding out that Paris is Rory's next of kin.
"Why you I mean I get why not Lorelai and Luke but why you Paris? Why are you down as her next of kin?" I look at her and she looks at me and shrugs.
"I don't know. I really don't. I asked her once and she told me because the only other person she would trust walked away from her. So I am guessing she was talking about you but here we are both waiting for her" She tells me and I look at the floor. If only I hadn't walked away.
"Don't you think we should call Lorelai? I mean what if she dies. What if she doesn't make it and we knew and didn't tell her she would hate us and then again what if she does make it and Lorelai finds out we knew. She will hate us so either way it's a win lose situation" I explain why I believe we should do the right thing and tell Lorelai.
"You're right but which one of us is going to tell her me or you Hunzberger because last I heard you where not her favorite person" she tells me and I know she is right.
"Then we have no chose you should do it" I say unsure of what else I can do I don't want Lorelai hating me more then she already does.
"Ok I'll just go phone her." Paris tell me as she walks away I see her pull out her phone and dial a number but she doesn't move that far away so I can still hear Paris side of the conversation.
"Hey Lorelai it's me Paris…..Yeah I am ok you?…No I am afraid I am calling with some bad news…No I think you need to come to San Francisco General straight away…..I will explain more when you get here…Its not something I wish to discuss over the phone…Ok see you soon….Hope you have a good flight….Yeah I can understand that….Ok bye" and with that Paris hangs up and walks towards me.
"She is getting the next flight she can. She said they should be here soon. That her and Luke. They are both coming" I look at her and nod that's all I can do at the moment. Now that that worry is off my shoulder I can go back to panicking about whether or not my ace is going to make it.
Three hours later and I hear footsteps and someone calling Paris name. I look up and it is none other than Lorelai and Luke and wow Paris was not laying when she said that Lorelai was pregnant. It looks like she must me 6 months along. Paris and Lorelai hug and Paris tells her to take a sit and I can see the look in Lorelai face change from panic to relief and back to panic. I am so intrigued in how Lorelai is taking it that I don't realise that Luke has taken a sit next to me. Its only when I hear him speak that I break from my trance.
"Hey Mate, it's been awhile" He holds out his hand and I take it slowly and shake it not sure of what else to do. "How you holding up?" He asked me. I look at him and think why is he being so kind to me but I still reply not wanting to make things more awkward then they already are.
"I am holding in there just. You know I finally find her again and them bam she could be taken from me again in a day. Its not fair look she is so young and full of talent why does it have to be her? I would do anything to be the one where she is right now and have her standing here talking to you" I look at him and once again I have allowed the tears to freely flow once again. The next thing I know I am being pulled in to a hug and I look up and see Lorelai crying just as much as I am.
"We can do this Logan we are here for her as well as each other" I look at her and just nod and in that nod we come to an understanding that the past is the past all there is now is the future and what it holds for my Ace and her Mini me. Over the next few fours we catch up. I tell her about the work I have been doing with the company and how not once has my love for Rory weathered. She tells me about the wedding and how she is having a little boy and that the Dragon Fly is doing amazing and then goes on to talk about all the crazy that is Stars Hollow. Just as I am about to offer the group another round of what Lorelai calls 'hospital death coffee' because it taste so bad. We hear the doctor call out for the family and friends of Rory Gilmore.
"I'm Lorelai I'm her mum. Please tell me it good news please" We rush over to where the doctor is standing. I can see her shaking and am about to grab her hand when she grabs mine. We are both waiting for what the doctor has to say.
"Hi I'm Doctor Lucas Matthews and I was your daughters surgeon. I was able to remove the entire tumour. However during the procedure there were a few complications" My grip on Lorelai's hand tightens and as does hers on mine. What does that mean?
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