Lucas realized after that Rory had cried herself to sleep. Therefore, he went downstairs to tell Brooke and Peyton that he was going to take Rory home.
"Brooke I'm going to take her home because she's exhausted and I think its best"
"OK Lucas but is her father home?"
"I'm not sure but I won't leave if he's not. I don't want to leave her alone right now."
"Good"
Then Lucas headed back upstairs to get Rory as he reentered the bedroom he noticed Rory tossing and turning and whimpering. Therefore, he went over to the bed and picked her up in his arms to carry her down the stairs he noticed her burrowing closer into his chest. She was still crying so he whispered in her ear.
"Shhh…Rory your fine everything will be ok".
She finally clamed down and Lucas brought her downstairs and said goodbye to Brooke and Peyton. Then he carried her out to his car, placed her in the front seat and the climbed in the driver's side, and drove her home. As they pulled into Rory's driveway Lucas looked at her in amazement, she was willing to raise her child on her own without Nathan and no be bitter and angry about it. However, Lucas was going to let her go through this alone. He finally came out of his reprieve, got out of the car, and went around to Rory. He opened the car door, undid the seatbelt, and lifted her out and she did not even stir. Lucas carried her to the front door, got his key out of his pocket, and let them into the house. Lucas carried Rory up to her bedroom and layed her on her bed. She began to wake and she turned so that she was facing him.
"Lucas are you here?"
"Rory I'm right here go back to sleep you need to rest."
"Don't leave ok."
"I won't I promise."
Then Rory drifted off once again. Lucas watched her sleep peacefully and was glad she was happy for the moment at least. Once Lucas was sure Rory was asleep, he went downstairs to think of a way to help her deal with what her life was becoming. Nathan made it clear to him that he would have no part of his child's life and Lucas had yet to tell Rory. A million thoughts were going through his head. What he kept coming back to in his head was that he would take over the role of father in the baby's life. Rory might not agree with him but he was willing to change his life to help her. Just as he made this decision, he heard footsteps on the stairs, Rory entered the room, and Lucas turned to her.
"Hey Ror"
"Hey"
Then Lucas's face turned serious more then Rory had ever seen before and that worried her.
"Lucas what's going on?"
"Rory I really need to tell you something and I've tried to think of the best way to tell you but there is none."
"Lucas please you're scaring me"
"Rory please come sit down."
Rory did as he asked but she knew she was stalling. When Lucas realized that, he had no more options he was scared.
"Lucas will you tell me already I can handle it I promise."
"I just wanted to protect you. You know that right?"
"Yes"
"Good"
"Lucas you're stalling out with it already."
Lucas took a deep breath and began.
"After you left school with Brooke and Peyton I went to find Nathan to talk some sense into him. Once I found him, I let him have it and at the end, he asked me what you were planning on doing about this pregnancy I told him what you told me and he said he wanted nothing to do with you or the baby and that he had his future to think about. I was so angry I just left him standing there."
By the end of Lucas's speech Rory had tears running down her face. She realized that Nathan was just using her and never really cared about her. However, how could he not care about the child she was carrying that was just cruel. Lucas was standing there watching what his brother caused and his heart broke again. So he when over to Rory and gathered her in his arms. She layed her head on his chest as she cried. After a few minutes, her sobbing turned into whimpering and she looked up at him.
"Lucas I figured he wouldn't want to be involved after I told him and he just walked away. But what am I going to do I can't raise this child alone."
"Rory I'm sorry I had to tell you this but, he wanted to talk to you I just couldn't let that happen without advanced warning."
"Thank you Lucas really I never want to speak to him again."
"You won't have to"
"Why do I feel so alone?"
"I don't know because your not you have me, Brooke, Peyton and your father in your corner."
"Can I really be a single mother? I'm so scared Lucas"
"I know you are but remember I'm here for you always and I love you."
"I love you too but I can't let you change your life because of me."
"Rory hear me out ok?"
"OK"
"I won't claim to be the biological father that's Nathan and will forever be but I won't let another Scott child grow up without a father and anyway it's not that big of a stretch I will this child's uncle."
"You will be a great uncle but I can't let you act as father. It would be confusing as this baby got older."
"OK I see your point but think about it."
"I will."
Then Lucas placed his arm around Rory and they settled into watch T.V. to take their minds off their current troubles. That how Rory's father found them two hours later when he walked in the door from work.
"Hey sweetheart, Lucas."
"Hey Dad."
Then Rory turned to Lucas and gave him a look that told him that she needed to talk to her father alone.
"OK well I'm going to take off I'll see you tomorrow Rory"
"Bye Lucas"
"Bye"
Then Rory got up off the sofa and headed to the kitchen were her dad was.
"Dad I need to you about today you know I was going to tell Nathan about the baby."
"Yes sweetie."
"Well when I told him we were in the courtyard and he just walked away. Lucas saw the whole thing and after he comforted me, he went to find Nathan and Nathan said he wanted nothing to do with the baby or me."
Christopher went to Rory and embraced her as once more tears started to fall down her face once again.
"Shhh honey I promise I'm here you and anything you need at all. You can do this its hard trust me, but I know you can."
"So you think I'm making the desiscon right still?"
"I do for you"
"Thanks Dad"
"Rory I need ask you when your next doctor's appointment is?"
"In two days. Why?"
"Because I think I want to come."
"Peyton and Brooke were going to take me, but if you want to take me I'll tell them."
"OK"
"OK"
"Dad I'm tried I think I'm going to head to bed goodnight."
"Night honey."
Christopher was angry that Nathan chose not to take respond ability for the consensuses of his action and left Rory to deal with the fall out. Nevertheless, he could not dwell on that fact he had to take care of his daughter and grandchild's wellbeing first. He knew Rory had the support system he needed to get through this and for that, he was grateful.