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Accidents Happen

Chapter Ten Phone Calls to Philly

"They're off!" Rory yelled excitedly into her cell phone. "They're off, they're off, they're off!"

"No, I think you're off," Jess replied with a smirk. "What's wrong with you?"

"The casts! They're off!"

"You got your casts off. Rory, that's awesome!"

"I kept them," Rory confessed. "Is that odd?"

"Only a little, but it's a very Rory sort of odd."

"My muscles are really sore, but I can walk. Well, I can walk with a cane, but the wheels are gone! I can finally go to the bathroom by myself!"

"When do you start physical therapy?"

"This coming Tuesday, so I think I should enjoy myself now because I hear that PT really sucks!"

"I hear that, too," Jess agreed. "So, aside from the sore muscles, how are your legs?"

"My legs are great! I can see them and everything. They're in serious need of shaving," Rory confessed with a giggle. "Three months without shaving is really too long, I guess."

"That was more information than I ever needed."

"Well, I promise that before I see you the next time that I'll be soft and smooth."

"I'm going to have to hold you to that one," Jess agreed. "Hey, I've got a proposition for you."

"Shoot."

"Now that you're mobile, why don't you come to Philly this weekend?"

"Are you sure you can handle me? I still need a lot of help with a lot of stuff."

"I'm positive and I am ready, willing, and able to help you however you need. I was thinking I could drive up Thursday night after work and we could come back here first thing Friday morning. That would give us all day Saturday and Sunday to do Philly. I can drive you back on Monday so you'll be back in plenty of time for your appointment on Tuesday."

"That's a lot of driving for you," Rory commented.

"But you're worth it," Jess replied. "Besides, I know you can't drive on your own yet."

"How do you know that?"

"Common sense, Rory. You don't have enough muscle control to drive yet, especially all the way to Philly."

"I could fly," Rory suggested. "Then all you'd have to do is pick me up at the airport."

"You're not going to fly, Rory. It's a waste of money," Jess said.

"Spending money to see you isn't a waste of money."

"It's only a four hour drive, Rory. To get a flight for this weekend, it'll cost about $500. Rory, that's crazy!"

"You driving back and forth to Stars Hollow twice just to pick me up is just as crazy."

"No, it's not. It's practical. Besides, it gives us more time together. Alone in the car together, just you and me."

"We haven't had much of that," Rory agreed. "Are you sure that you don't mind all that driving?"

"Rory, you are always worth it. You're worth everything to me."

"You've really got a way with words, Jess. You sure know how to make a girl feel all warm and squishy."

"I'm glad you're feeling squishy. I didn't know I had that effect on you."

"You know exactly what effect you have on me, Jess Mariano!"

"Well, I've got a question," Jess said quickly before he could lose his nerve. "Did the doctors tell you that there is anything you can't do?"

"Well, I won't be running a marathon anytime soon, but except for driving, I can do anything that I want."

"Anything?"

"Why? What did you have in mind?"

"Well, there's sight-seeing in Philadelphia and that'll require some walking."

"As long as you won't be embarrassed to be seen with your girlfriend wielding a cane, I'll be able to do some walking."

"Okay, well then there's the sleeping."

"What about it? I don't have any sleeping restrictions."

"Right, but what if we weren't just sleeping?"

"Jess, are you talking about sleeping together?" Rory asked.

"It's just been something I've been thinking about," Jess confessed quickly. "It's been something I've been thinking about a lot, actually. I love you, Rory, and I wanted to really show you how I feel."

"I love you, too, Jess, but we don't have to rush into having sex right away. We don't need to have sex for me to know that you love me, Jess."

"I know that, Rory," Jess said. "That's not what I meant. I love you, Rory, and I want you, too."

"I want you, too, Jess. I really, really want you. You have no idea how much I want you."

"So, there aren't any restrictions with you?"

"I didn't talk to the doctor about that in particular, but she didn't tell me anything about it, either. I should call and ask her. I'll call and ask her. I'll call you right back."

"Rory! Rory, no!"

But it was too late. Rory had already hung up and was dialing her doctor's office.

"Hello. This is Rory Gilmore. I just left Dr. Jenson's office. I have another question that I need to ask her. Is she with a patient? This will only take a few minutes."

"Of course, Miss Gilmore. Can you hold for a few minutes? I just need to page Dr. Jenson."

"Yes, thank you so much."

"Rory, hello," Dr. Jenson said a few moments later. "You've got a question for me?"

"Yeah. See, I was wondering if there were any restrictions."

"Restrictions? Like what?"

"Like sex."

"No, having sex is fine as long as you're comfortable. You'll know if you're not comfortable and listen to your legs, but as long as you're not in any pain, you'll be fine."

"Great. Okay, thanks for your time."

"No problem. Call me anytime."

Rory quickly called Jess back.

"I can't believe you just did that! What did she say?"

"I'm perfectly fine and I can do whatever whenever."

"Really?"

"Really."

"What if I come and get you Wednesday after work instead of Thursday? That would give us a lot more time together, don't you think?"

"That sounds great, Jess. Absolutely perfect."