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Life's Lessons

Your Father's Son

Chapter 16

They arrived at the hospital and Jess quickly picked up Rory and rushed into the hospital. He practically sprinted inside and looked for help.

"Excuse me! My wife, she's in pain!" Jess quickly told the receptionist.

"Is she in labor?" The lady asked.

"No, she still has two more months, she can't be." Jess was getting impatient.

"Alright, hold on."

"I don't have time to hold on!" Jess nearly shouted.

The receptionist just looked at Jess and called up some nurses. The nurses arrived almost instantly and took Rory. They allowed Jess to follow them until they got to the room, they made him wait outside. Jess sighed and sat down, running his hands through his hair.

Fifteen minutes later a doctor came out and Jess stood up anxiously.

"How is she?" Jess was almost scared to ask.

"She's fine, just some premature contractions. Luckily you brought her here because she would have gone into labor and delivered prematurely."

"So she's fine and the baby's fine?" Jess asked, trying to collect his thoughts.

"Yes, they're both fine. We just gave her an injection to stop the contractions. We want to keep her here a few days just to make sure she doesn't go into labor, then you'll be able to take her home."

"Is that safe?" Jess asked nervously.

The doctor chuckled softly, "Yes, she'll be fine. Like I said, we want to keep her here to monitor her and once everything is stable, she can go home."

"Ok, thanks doctor. Can I go in?"

The doctor shook his hand and nodded. Jess walked into the room and sat next to Rory's bed, gently taking her hand in his. Rory's eyes fluttered open and she looked and Jess.

"The baby?"

"The baby's fine. Just take it easy ok?" Jess whispered to her, placing a small kiss on her forehead.

"What happened?" Rory asked weakly.

"You went into premature labor. But they gave you something to stop the contractions. You should be able to go home in a few days." Jess informed her.

"Was it something I did?" Rory asked worriedly.

"No, things like this happen Ror. Don't blame yourself."

"But, but I…" Rory burst into tears.

"Shh. Rory, it wasn't your fault. We both knew you could have some kind of risk when we found out about your pregnancy. But things will be ok. Trust me. And I'll take care of you." Jess smirked.

"Ok." Rory nodded, she didn't want to dwell on the negatives. She still clearly remembered the miscarriage she had a while back. Jess knew that's what she was thinking about and sat on the bed next to her.

"Rory, look at me." Jess bent his head down a little to look into her eyes. Rory slowly moved her eyes up to meet his and Jess saw the tears forming. "Everything will be ok. You're almost there, just two months Ror. You can make it and the baby can make it. Just don't worry ok? You don't need more stress. Relax."

Rory nodded while tears started streaming down her face.

"Hey, none of that." Jess gently whispered and wiped away her tears. Rory smiled at him and Jess kissed her softly.

"Lay next to me?" Rory looked at Jess like a scared little girl and he nodded. Carefully getting into the bed. He placed his hand on her stomach and Rory rested her head on his shoulder.

- - -

Lorelai and Luke were getting anxious. Lorelai began pacing, until she couldn't take it anymore, she walked into the hall and found Rory's room, not bothering to knock she barged in. She instantly regretted intruding like that when she saw Jess and Rory's sleeping forms. She smiled and sat down in the chairs with Luke next to her.

"I'm guessing things are ok?" Luke asked.

Lorelai nodded. "I'm sure if something were wrong, they wouldn't be there like that. And Jess would have told us."

"Should we leave them?" Luke didn't want to intrude on them.

"No, I want to stay and wait for Rory to wake up. Check on her, then we can leave."

Luke nodded and watched Jess and Rory's sleeping forms. He sighed and looked at Lorelai.

- - -

Rory woke up to find Jess staring at her. She blinked a few times and yawned.

"What?"

"Nothing, you just looked so peaceful." Jess smiled lightly.

Rory smiled and looked around. She saw her mom and Luke asleep on the uncomfortable chairs and frowned. "How long have they been there?"

"I don't know, I woke up and found them there. Do you want me to wake them?"

Rory wasn't sure but decided she wanted to tell her mom things were fine. "Yeah."

"Ok." Jess got up and walked over to Lorelai. "Mom, mom wake up." He gently shook her.

"Mmm…five more minutes." Lorelai mumbled. Jess stifled a laugh and nudged her again.

"Mom." Jess said a little louder. Lorelai opened her eyes and looked around.

"Son of mine, why are you bothering me?" Lorelai sat up and stretched.

"Your daughter was concerned about you. She wants to talk to you."

"Rory's up?" Lorelai stood up and walked to her. "How are you hon?"

"I'm alright." Rory answered honestly. She was still scared, but she knew Jess was there for her, as well as her mom and Luke.

"What happened?" Lorelai sat on the bed carefully looking at her daughter.

"I guess I went into premature labor. Doctor said I have to stay here a few days, so they can monitor me and the baby." Rory sighed.

"But you're both fine right?"

"Yeah, we're fine." Rory rubbed her stomach and looked at Jess, who had been standing next to Luke. He nodded and Rory smiled.

"Well you gave us quite a scare. Don't you ever do that again ok?"

Rory laughed quietly. "I'll try. Blame baby here, he was getting to anxious and decided to try to come early."

"Bad baby!" Lorelai playfully scolded. "Yep, you definitely will be your father's child." Lorelai joked.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Jess asked, feigning hurt.

"He's gonna be a little hoodlum. Running around with scissors, punching other preschoolers. Yep, he'll be a mini you."

"Hey! I resent that, and he'll be nothing like me, cuz I'll be raising him. He won't get away with things I did." Jess reasoned.

"Aww, look at Papa Jess." Lorelai teased. Jess scowled and looked at Rory. Rory was grinning and shook her head.

"Alright, well we will leave you. Call us if you need anything. We'll come and pick you up too. Just remember, call." Lorelai said kissing Rory and giving Jess a hug. She woke Luke up and left.

- - -

Three days later the doctor said it was ok for Rory to go home. She was a little nervous, but Jess assured her everything would be ok.

Lorelai picked them up and the ride back to the Crap Shack was quiet. Jess had his arm wrapped around Rory and she was resting her head on his shoulder.

They arrived at the house and Jess carried Rory in. The doctor said she shouldn't walk much and that she should rest as much as possible.

"I'll see you kids later. I have to head back to the Inn." Lorelai called to them as she closed the door.

"We have to head back to Philly." Jess finally told Rory.

"I know." Rory sighed.

"I know you want to stay, but I have to get back. Are you ok with that?"

"Yeah, plus that's where my doctor is. Holden will be coming soon." Rory rubbed her stomach. Jess watched her.

"We'll have your mom come up for the birth ok?"

Rory nodded and laid down. "When are we gonna leave?"

"Probably tomorrow, Chris called saying they needed me back. Something about checking out this guy who wants his book published and I'm the only one that can decide whether it's good enough to publish. You still have been writing for Chris right?"

"Yeah, we can give him the next issue when we get there." Rory yawned.

"I'll take it to him."

"Fine. But I could always email it to him." Rory reasoned.

"We'll see. You'll be fine home alone for a few hours?" Jess was nervous about being away from her for even a minute.

"Yeah. I can always call you too. We probably should tell mom we're leaving tomorrow."

"We'll tell her tonight. You rest ok? Are you hungry?"

"A little, how about you make something!?" Rory grinned.

"Ok. What do you want?"

"Umm…lasagna!!"

Jess chuckled. "Alright. Lasagna it is."

- - -

Lorelai got home around seven and immediately started complaining about how starving she was.

"There's left over lasagna in the fridge. I'll heat it up for you if you want." Jess told her.

"Ooh, I forgot my son-in-law can cook! Sure, heat it up cuz I'm hungry."

Rory was in the living room and Lorelai went to sit by her. "How are you doing sweets?"

"Fine. Tired." Rory sighed. "We have to leave tomorrow, mom."

"What, why?"

"Jess needs to get back to work, and we just need to be back, my doctor is there, and the baby is coming soon."

"Oh, I see." Lorelai frowned.

"But we want you to come for the birth." Rory tried cheering her mom up. "You can see how much we fixed up our house and check out the baby's room. Jess decorated it."

"Aww! Ok, I'll come. I want to see my grandson when he's born."

"Good. Plus I'll need you there."

"I know, and I will be. When do you want me to come?"

"In six weeks. Just to be safe."

"Ok, I'll make sure to take time off and I'll make sure Luke can too."

"Thanks mom." Rory hugged her mom just as Jess walked into the living room bringing Lorelai her plate of lasagna.

"Now I know why you married him." Lorelai smirked and Jess rolled his eyes.

"Sorry we have to leave so soon." Jess apologized.

"It's alright. Work's calling." Lorelai said with a mouth full.

Jess rolled his eyes and sat by Rory. Rory smiled and sighed. They would be leaving tomorrow, she wasn't ready, but knew she had to. She is an adult on her own now. Well sort of, she was a married woman, married to a man she loved dearly. Jess kissed her and Rory closed her eyes.

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Bethany