Another short chapter, but at least it's something. I thought I'd update with some struggles Rory is having and something wonderful for both of them. Hope you like!

Life's Lessons

Chapter 12

Kicking!

Jess and Rory's excitement hadn't died down. They both were making lists of names and wanted to show the other. Jess had a few names in mind, and he continually added to the list.

Rory on the other hand, struggled. She couldn't think of any names that she really liked. She had a few written down, but didn't know more than three.

"Ror, what's wrong?" Jess walked behind her and rubbed her shoulders.

"Nothing. My brain doesn't want to run today. I can't think of any names."

"You'll think of something." Jess encouraged her. I have to go to Truncheon for a little while. Will you be ok?"

"Jess I'm pregnant, not dying. I'll be fine. Just be sure to bring home some food."

"Ok. What do you feel like?"

"I want a burger! With fries and a milkshake!"

"Alright. Well call if you need anything. I'll be back soon."

"With food!" Rory called over her shoulder as Jess closed the door.

Rory looked down at her notepad and frowned. What could she write down? She tapped her pencil and looked out the window and sighed. This was harder than she thought.

Baby Names

Jeremy

Lucas

Christopher

"Three names dangit!" Rory was angry. "Why can't I think of anything!?" She threw slammed her pencil down on the table and frowned. She rubbed her head and closed her eyes.

- - -

Jess came back two hours later. He brought enough food for two days, considering how much Rory ate. When he walked in he saw Rory at the table crying.

"Rory. What's wrong?" He dropped the bags and rushed to her.

"Nothing, it's stupid." Rory sniffled.

"There's something wrong. Come on, tell me."

"I can't think of any names. My brain won't think." Rory sobbed.

Jess knew that this was a small problem, but her hormones were making her extremely emotional, so he held her and kissed her.

"You'll think of names. You don't have to cough some up right now. You can take the time to think. We still have four months Ror." Jess reasoned.

"But I don't want to come up with one while I'm giving birth. I want to plan it out that way we can tell them right away and not worry about picking a name at the hospital. I want to be prepared."

"Well then we'll get prepared. We will plan to pick a name a month before ok?"

Rory nodded and hugged him tighter. "Thanks for being so reasonable and dealing with me. This is so stupid."

"No, I love you. And you have a right to be emotional. So don't worry. Come on, let's eat."

- - -

Rory was already in bed, so Jess decided to go to their desk in the room and pull out his paper with baby names on it.

My son's name

Holden

Zachary

Jem

Lucas

Jimmy

Jess sighed and put the paper away. He had so many names in mind, but these were only a few. He felt bad for Rory. He knew she had all kinds of names in mind, but she just couldn't think. He hoped she would be able to figure something out.

He stood up, yawned, and changed into some pajama pants and took off his shirt, getting into bed next to Rory.

"You'll do good." He whispered and kissed her.

- - -

The next morning Jess found Rory in the living room watching TV.

"You're up early."

"I couldn't sleep once I woke up. I've been feeling weird all morning. That's why I woke up."

Jess sat next to her and looked at her concerned. "Weird how?"

"I don't know. My stomach just has been feeling weird." Rory's made a face.

"You're not in pain are you?" Jess was deeply worried now.

"No, no. Not at all. It's just…oh!" Rory's eyes went wide and Jess grabbed Rory's hand.

"What?!"

"The baby! He's, he's kicking!" Rory's eyes shined and Jess immediately looked relieved. "Feel!"

She grabbed his hand and placed it on her stomach. Jess and Rory waited patiently, suddenly Jess felt a slight kick. He looked at Rory with wide eyes and Rory smiled widely.

"Wow." Jess managed to get out.

"I know."

Jess looked at Rory lovingly. "I love you."

"I love you too." Rory kissed Jess. "He's really kicking." Rory rubbed her stomach and Jess put his hand on top of hers, lacing their fingers together.

- - -

Rory called her mom excitedly. "Mom! The baby's kicking. He's kicking!"

"When did this happen?!" Lorelai squealed.

"This morning. I woke up feeling a weird sensations in my stomach and Jess came over to see what was wrong cuz I was up early and the baby kicked. It was amazing mom!"

"That's something I remember. It was one of the most amazing things to experience. What did Jess do?"

"He was so shocked. He could only say 'wow'. Then he smiled. It was so cute. You should have seen his face!"

"Aww. You seriously need to come visit me now. I want to feel baby kick." Lorelai cooed.

"He's a kicker that's for sure." Rory rubbed her stomach again. Leaving her hand to rest there.

"Uh oh, he's gonna be keeping you up all night." Lorelai warned.

"What?"

"If he's kicking a lot, you're not gonna be able to sleep. I remember with you, you kicked like crazy the first week and I seriously lost sleep."

"Great. Just what I need." Rory mumbled.

"Relax hon. It's not that bad. You learn to ignore it."

"Uh huh."

"So how are the names coming along?"

"Fine." Rory snapped.

"Whoa hon, I didn't mean to upset you. What's wrong?"

Rory sighed. "Nothing, I just can't think of any good names that's all. It's so hard. And I bet Jess has a ton."

"Rory, it's not about having the most names, it's about having names you like. He may have a lot, but you probably have names that you really like."

"Not really. I just scribbled a couple I could think of."

"Well, that's a start. Don't be too upset. Ok? I gotta run sweets, call me later."

"Alright. Bye."

"Bye babe."

Rory walked back into the living room and sat next to Jess. Laying her head on his shoulder.

"So what did your mom say?"

"She wants us to visit soon and apparently all this kicking will keep me up all night until I get used to it." Rory sighed.

"I'll stay up with you if I have to."

"No Jess, you need to sleep you have work." Rory argued.

"Yes, but you are having a baby, and you need sleep too." Jess reasoned.

"I know. I just don't want you to get behind in work or anything."

"I won't. Just don't worry about me."

"Ok." Rory closed her eyes and slowly fell asleep on Jess' shoulder.

Aww...there you go. An update. What do you think of the names so far? I will continue to add to the list and then they will decide the names! So if you have any name suggestions, let me know! Reviews are awesome!

Thanks,

Bethany