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Life Personified

Chapter 5

Poems, Fights, and Hospitals

Jess and Rory decided to walk to Lorelai's house. They needed some fresh air and wanted to enjoy the nice weather.

"We have to leave Saturday. You know that right?" Jess asked stopping and gazing at Rory.

Rory sighed. "Yeah I know."

Jess knew that the move had been hard on Rory. She was away from her friends, family, and her home. But Rory couldn't let Jess just give up his job like that. He worked hard for it; he had gotten his act together and did something with his life.

"Rory. Speak." Jess knew something was on her mind.

She twisted her hair around her finger and looked down nervously. "I just miss home. And if…" Rory stopped, choking back tears.

"If?" Jess urged, wrapping his arm around her and looking in her eyes.

"What if something happens again?" Rory whispered, refusing to look at Jess. Jess realized what she was talking about and pulled her into a hug.

"Ror, things will be fine. Don't worry or stress about it."

"I know. I-I just can't believe this is happening and I'm afraid and nervous about this too. What if I'm not a good mom?" Rory's face was shining from the tears that flowed slowly.

"If anyone is concerned here about being a good parent, it should be me. I'm the one with the dad that left us, and my mom never really showed much parenting to me. You saw how I was. I'll probably screw up or something and the kid will hate me."

"No. Jess you'll be great. You aren't your parents. You aren't like them either. Don't ever say that again." Rory placed her hand on his cheek and smiled.

"If I'm not aloud to say that, then you aren't either. Come on Juliet." Jess smirked.

"Since when did I become Juliet? Does that make you Romeo?" Rory giggled. Jess chuckled and carefully picked her up and carried her to the house.

"I take that as a yes." Rory kissed his nose, his chin, slowly moving to his mouth.

"Save the dirty stuff for home." Rory punched his arm playfully.

"Ow!"

"You deserved it!" Rory suddenly frowned. "So Friday night…"

"No."

"Jess you have to go! We are gonna tell my grandparents the news, and you have to be there. That's what you get into when you marry a Gilmore girl." Rory pleaded with him.

"I don't want to go." Jess complained.

"Please." Rory pouted and gave him her puppy dog eyes.

Jess sighed and looked away. Rory kissed his nose again. "Please?"

Jess set Rory down and crossed his arms. Rory stepped closer to him. "We can make Luke go too if that will help."

Jess smirked. "I want to tell him then."

"You have to be nice. And I have to talk to my mom about it first."

"If he doesn't go, then I don't have to go. That's the deal. You can tell your grandparents yourself." Jess was just being stubborn now. He really didn't like Rory's grandparents. They never gave him a chance and they blamed him for Rory not marrying Logan.

"Jess." Rory sighed. She knew that he wouldn't go if he didn't want to, but she wanted him there for this.

"Rory." Jess answered back.

"Jess, you know that I don't want to do this alone. I want you there, and don't say my mom will be there either, I want you there. You are my husband, please Jess." Rory pleaded.

Jess sighed and knew that she was right. She needed him there to support her. "Fine." Jess snapped, exasperated.

"Thanks." Rory yawned sleepily.

"Let's get you to bed." Jess gently pulled her along and entered the house. He pulled her to her room and she laid down on the bed.

Jess turned around to grab a book from his bag and when he turned back Rory was already asleep. She hadn't even bothered changing. He smiled to himself and sat down next to her.

Jess pulled out a notebook and a pen and began writing. He wasn't one for poetry, but he just felt one coming on. He wanted to write something special for Rory even though he had already dedicated his book to her.

Underneath the stars tonight

Your eyes glisten in the night

My love for you abounds all fears

It conquered through the pains and tears

The pain I put you through

Your love for me remained true

I apologize to you my dear

Never again shed a tear

Your heart is like a dove

It soars and flies above

But now can't you see

That we were meant to be

I love you 'til I die

My heart won't be shy

Now I say to you once more

You are the one I adore

Jess couldn't believe how cheesy it sounded; he nearly ripped the page up and threw it away but decided to give it to her anyway. He carefully folded the paper and placed it on Rory's dresser. He got up and grabbed his laptop and started typing the next chapter for his upcoming book.

- - -

Rory awoke to find Jess sleeping sitting up with his laptop resting on his lap. How he managed to stay that way all night, she didn't know.

She took in the sleeping Jess. His hair was ruffled and messy, his crooked mouth rested peacefully, and his face had an innocence that he hid when he was awake. She smiled and gently raked her fingers through his hair.

Jess stirred and slowly opened his deep, brown eyes. "'Morning." he mumbled and stretched his arms causing the laptop to drop. Rory caught it before it hit the ground and smirked.

"See my ninja skills! And good morning to you too!" She bragged and kissed him. "I'm hungry Jess!"

"When aren't you?" He smirked and set his laptop on the dresser. He noticed the paper and grabbed it. Rory noticed and stared at him questionably.

"What's that?" She pointed to the paper and reached for it.

"Nothing." He lied.

"Yes it is. I wanna see!" Rory shrieked. "Please Jess!"

"Maybe I will, maybe I won't." Jess teased her with it and put it in his back pocket.

"Now that's not fair! I want it!" Rory whined.

"Nope." Jess grabbed a shirt and put it on. "Let's go to Luke's."

"Fine." Rory sighed. She got dressed quickly and pouted. Jess chuckled and grabbed her hand.

- - -

Lorelai was waiting for them at the Diner. When she saw them walk in she immediately began teasing Jess.

"Well if it isn't Rambo."

"Hello mother. How are you today? Well I hope." He said as if he came straight from a 50's film.

"Rory, you need to find a husband who is intimidated by me. I can't have my fun when all he does is shoots things right back at me!"

"Sorry mom. Luke can I have some blueberry pancakes with extra blueberries? Ooh and some strawberries and bananas! Ooh do you have raspberries too?!"

"Wow, such an interest in fruit are we?" Lorelai teased.

"I want fruit though!" Rory glared at her mom.

"I know hon. Enjoy your fruit. I don't know what I ever saw in it when I ate it." Lorelai shuddered. "Psht! Eating healthy! Who does that?"

Luke grunted and brought Rory her plate. "Here ya go. And eating healthy is not bad!"

Rory quickly dug into her food and Jess, Lorelai, and Luke stared at her wide-eyed.

"Calm down Ror. It's not going anywhere." Jess told her.

"This is so good! Make some more for later Luke?" Rory wiped her face and smiled thankfully.

"Wow, umm, ok." Luke quickly batched up some more pancakes and fruit, put them in a to-go bag and gave them to Rory.

"Thanks Luke!"

"So how's Rocky Jr. today?" Lorelai turned to Jess and grinned.

"Just swell!" Jess formed his hand into a fist and swung it sideways as he said this.

Lorelai frowned. "Swell? You are a weirdo!"

"I try." Jess sarcastically replied. He turned back to Rory but she wasn't sitting there. Suddenly he felt a tug at his back pocket. He slapped his had back but it was too late.

"Got it! Hahaha!" Rory jumped triumphantly.

"Aw jeez." Jess frowned. "At least wait to read it until we get back to the house or go to the bridge."

"Why?" Rory asked feigning innocence.

"Please Rory. For me?" Jess pouted to get even with her.

Rory's eyes went wide with shock. Jess never acted like that. She raised her eyebrow at him. "Are you just saying that?"

"Ror, come on, please." He pleaded now.

"You're squirming!" Lorelai pointed out. "Open it Rory! It's something that will embarrass him!"

Rory stared at Jess and saw sincerity in his eyes. "No, I'll wait." Jess sighed and looked relieved.

"Rory, he's just messing with your mind. Don't give in to his tricks!" Lorelai whined.

Rory gave her mom a stern look and shook her head. "Mom." she said sternly.

Lorelai could tell that Rory was being serious so she dropped the subject, and changed it.

"So tonight is Friday night dinner. Luke you're going!"

"What?! How did I get dragged into this!?" Luke huffed.

"You're going because Jess has to go, plus we all should be there when Rory tells them the news. In case they decide to run after Jess with pitch forks and torches, you can be there to stop them temporarily." Lorelai reasoned.

"Mom, I don't think they'll do that."

"Well they never did like me, they were pretty angry when I married you and you moved to Philly with me." Jess replied.

"But they can't do anything to you because it would hurt me." Rory explained.

Jess raised his eyebrow and Lorelai laughed. "Like that would stop my mother?!"

"Fine I'll go. Just stop with the loud noises." Luke gave in.

"Great! Bring out the suit!" Lorelai cheered.

"Aw jeez. I'm not wearing a suit." Luke sighed.

"Come on Uncle Luke! Scared of a little old suit?"

"You have to wear one too." Lorelai grinned deviously.

"Huh." Jess snorted.

"Mom. Jess doesn't do suits. The only time he did was at our wedding. He does have some nice clothes though. Don't worry; I'll make sure he doesn't go dressed as a hoodlum." Rory nudged Jess and smiled at her mom.

"Fine. Take away my fun. Traitor!" Lorelai crossed her arms and pouted.

Rory giggled and looked at Jess. "Let's go to the bridge." she whispered and kissed him tenderly on the cheek.

"Ok." Jess smirked and looked at Luke. "She says you have to wear either a tie or bowtie, she prefers the bowtie though."

Rory began to protest but Jess pulled her out of the diner with a shocked Luke standing behind the counter. He could hear Lorelai laughing in the background and she immediately began planning on getting him to wear one. He smirked and kissed Rory.

"You're so bad!" Rory nuzzled against him.

"Some things never die." Jess smirked again.

"Well well well, if it isn't punk boy here." a voice behind him called. Rory and Jess turned around.

"Bag boy." Jess gritted his teeth and Rory squeezed his hand trying to keep him from attacking him.

"Here to commit a crime?" Dean asked bitterly.

"Better go check your house; it could be burning as we speak." Jess shot back violently.

"Shut up!" Dean lunged at Jess and managed to punch his jaw. Rory fell back on the sidewalk and stared, wide-eyed.

"What the hell is your problem!?" Jess yelled and attacked Dean. A full on brawl started right outside of Luke's and Rory began screaming.

"Jess! Stop please!" tears were streaming down her face and her head was throbbing. Rory pressed her hand against the back of her head and pulled it away seeing blood.

Jess hadn't seen Rory fall back and hit her head when Dean punched him. He wasn't even aware that he was the one who knocked her over. The impact of Dean's punch was so strong and he reacted too quickly, that he hadn't even heard anything from Rory until now.

"Jess!" She shrieked loudly, panicked. He punched Dean again and looked back at Rory.

"Rory!" Jess saw the blood on her hands, the back of her head, and on the ground. Dean stopped what he was doing and looked at her urgently.

Rory was crying, she was afraid now. She had just been talking to Jess about being afraid of the possibility of losing the baby again, and this whole incident started to scare her.

"Rory?" Dean got up off the ground and began to walk to her.

"Jess!" Rory sobbed. Jess ran to her and picked her up.

"Rory, I'm sorry. I didn't mean for this to happen." Dean frantically apologized.

"You!" Jess turned and pointed at Dean, "You get away from her! Did you even consider the possibility that maybe she is extremely fragile right now? That this is scaring her more than you know!?" He was shouting angrily at Dean and Rory clung tightly to Jess.

"What, what do you mean fragile?" Dean looked worriedly at her and frowned.

"She is pregnant! Ok? PREGNANT! How could you be so stupid to hit me when I'm next to her!" Jess turned and stormed off with Rory in his arms.

Dean stood there, shocked and feeling guilty. He looked down and sighed.

"Luke!" Jess shouted walking into the Diner with Rory in his arms. "I need your keys to the truck, some towels and water!"

"Why? What…" Luke walked out and took in the sight of a bleeding Rory. "What happened?!"

"Dean happened." Jess angrily replied. "I need keys now Luke!"

"Dean? What did Dean do?" Luke shouted, turning red.

"He punched me and caused me to knock down Rory. Keys Luke!"

"I'm gonna kill that guy!" Luke said, tossing the keys to Jess. "I'll call Lorelai."

"Fine." Jess ran to Luke's truck and placed Rory in the passenger seat. When he got in he turned to Rory who seemed to be falling into unconsciousness. "Rory, you ok?"

Rory nodded weakly and winced.

Jess sighed and turned the car on. "I'm sorry. I'll get you to the hospital. Stay awake ok?"

"Jess, don't blame yourself for this. Don't please." Rory weakly comforted. "What if…" Rory placed her hand on her stomach and cried.

"Things will be fine." Jess tried to assure her, but he had doubts too. "I hope you're not mad that I blew up at Dean and told him you are pregnant."

"Everyone will find out eventually." Rory shrugged, closing her eyes and yawning.

"Stay awake for me." Jess begged, taking her hand. There was blood all over the truck. She was bleeding so much and Jess was getting worried. He drove faster and pulled into the parking lot at the hospital.

He rushed in and asked for Rory to be examined. "I need my wife to be checked over. She's bleeding and is on the verge of unconsciousness. And she's pregnant."

"Sir, I need you to fill out some forms and we'll get a doctor." The receptionist handed him a clip board and sent someone to find a doctor. Jess sat down with Rory on his lap and began filling out the forms.

"Jess." Rory mumbled.

"Shh. It shouldn't be long." Jess gently brushed his hand against Rory's cheek.

"Mhmm."

Jess quickly filled out the information he needed and called out to the receptionist.

"Excuse me."

She looked up and smiled. "May I help you?"

"Uh yeah, I don't really want to move her right now, can you get this?"

"Sure." She walked gracefully to him and took it, immediately entering the info into the computer.

Finally a doctor walked out. "Mrs. Mariano?" He looked around alertly.

Jess stood up and picked Rory up, gently carrying her and following the doctor.

"So what happened?" the doctor asked.

"My wife got knocked down when I was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend and she hit her head pretty hard. She's been bleeding and we want to make sure the baby is ok." Jess nervously informed.

"Hmm. Baby you say? Well we should bandage her wound and get her to an ultrasound room as soon as possible. This room."

Jess entered and delicately laid Rory on the bed. He brushed her hair out of her face and kissed her lightly.

"Jess. Is the baby ok?" Rory anxiously asked.

"We're going to find out. Shh. The doctor needs to bandage your wounds."

Rory laced her fingers into his. "I'm gonna have a long talk with Dean and Lindsay."

"Rory I don't want you near him." Jess sternly stated.

"Jess, I have to give him a piece of my mind. I'll be fine, plus I don't think Lindsay will be too happy about this behavior." Rory calmed him and closed her eyes. She flinched and made a small noise.

"Rory?" Jess sat down on the bed next to her and squeezed her hand carefully.

"My head hurts."

Jess sighed and shook his head. Once again he managed to hurt her, even if it wasn't on purpose, again. "I'm sorry." He whispered.

"Mhmm."

- - -

The doctor came in and bandaged up Rory's wound. She needed twenty stitches and they had to keep it wrapped for a few days. By the time the doctor was finished with her gash, Rory was wide awake. The pain too excruciating for her. She whimpered and it caused Jess to become antsy and paced around the room

"Alright, you're all done." The doctor finished up and turned to Jess. "You ok there dad?"

"Just peachy." Jess sarcastically mumbled as he nodded his head.

"Ok. Mrs. Mariano, let's get you into the ultrasound room. I'm sure the baby is fine if you haven't had any stomach pains, but we'll check and see how the baby is." He got up and led them to the room.

"Ok pull up your shirt for me and I'll put this gel on. It's going to be cold. I'll be honest. None of this, 'it will be just a little cold', that's not true." He smiled, trying to lighten the mood with his small sense of humor. He squeezed the gel onto Rory's still small belly and turned on the machine.

Rory had winced a little when the doctor put the gel on, but then became less tense. Jess was tense the whole time. He was anxious and worried. He couldn't bear with Rory's pain if they lost the baby.

"Hmm. It looks like your baby is fine. I want you to start setting up appointments though. You seem to be around two and a half months pregnant." The doctor smiled at their relief.

"Thank you." Rory quietly replied. Just then they heard some loud arguing outside.

"If you don't tell me what room she is in, I will search each room in this hospital. I'm like a mother bear, one who will rip apart anything for her cub!" Lorelai was shouting at a nurse.

Rory blushed and looked at Jess. "Uh, could you get her? That's my mother-in-law." Jess informed the doctor. "Unfortunately." He mumbled as soon as the doctor walked out.

"Jess!" Rory hit him on the arm.

"Hey! That was uncalled for." Jess rubbed his arm and smirked, but his face went grave for a moment. "Well at least we know the baby's alright."

"Yeah." Rory rubbed her stomach and smiled. "That's all that matters."

"Your health matters Ror. You need to be safe and healthy for you and the baby."

"I know." Rory sighed.

"So much for Friday night dinner huh?" Jess smirked mischievously.

"You lucked out. But we have to tell them before we leave tomorrow. We can go and say bye."

"No!" Jess got down on his knees and pretended to beg like a little kid. Rory laughed and pulled him up just as the door flew open.

"My baby!" Lorelai cried.

"I'm fine mom. The baby's fine too."

"Oh thank God!" Lorelai sighed loudly and hugged Rory protectively.

"What happened to you though?" Lorelai questioned, suddenly becoming a mother bear.

"It's a long story." Rory tried avoiding the subject but to no avail.

"I have time." Lorelai crossed her arms, not giving up.

"Dean punched me." Jess stated briefly.

"What?! And you hit him back?"

"Mom, just listen ok?" Rory tried to keep this as calm as she could.

"Yes I did, but that was after the fact that he punched my face, I stumbled back into Rory causing her to fall, and lost my temper. If it makes you feel any better, I did snap out of it when I heard Rory call me." Jess explained.

Rory nodded and looked at her mom. "I'm going to go talk to him when we get back, and Lindsay. She needs to hear this from me."

"I don't want you to talk to him."

"Mom, this is my decision. Don't worry about me. Jess will stay away that way another fight won't happen." Rory tried to reason with her mom. "While I'm around that is." She mumbled to Jess. Jess smirked and put his arm around her.

"Well we should go then. Friday night dinner is cancelled, but you might want to call your grandparents to inform them that you're fine and not dead or anything."

"Fine." Rory was getting groggy and the throbbing in her head was beginning to increase. "Can we go home now? I'm exhausted."

Jess nodded and led her to the car. Lorelai stayed behind and paid for everything. Luckily the insurance covered most of the bill.

- - -

"I never did get to read that note you had." Rory sadly informed Jess.

"Huh."

"Jess!" Rory whined. Jess sighed and handed her the paper. Rory squealed and opened it up and read it.

Underneath the stars tonight

Your eyes glisten in the night

My love for you abounds all fears

It conquered through the pains and tears

The pain I put you through

Your love for me remained true

I apologize to you my dear

Never again shed a tear

Your heart is like a dove

It soars and flies above

But now can't you see

That we were meant to be

I love you 'til I die

My heart won't be shy

Now I say to you once more

You are the one I adore

"You wrote this for me?" Rory asked, teary eyed. Jess nodded.

"It's sappy I know, but I just felt like writing and that's what came out. Don't expect it all the time."

"My softie." Rory whispered and laid her head against Jess's shoulder.

"Yeah yeah." Jess rolled his eyes, but slightly smiled when Rory closed her eyes.

Wasn't today just full of surprises. Jess thought sarcastically. Next time I get my hands on Dean, he will repay for the pain he put Rory through. Jess tightened his grip on the steering wheel and let his thoughts consume him.

There you have it! What did you think!?! I really liked this chapter! So I plan on many encounters, explanations, and possibly fights! :O What do you guys want? It's not just about what I want, but what my readers want! Feedback please! See the review button! It's taunting you!

Beth