AN: Sorry for the long wait for the next chapter. i decided to head to NY for the holidays and just returned. Hope all your holiday celebrations were eventful!! I don't own gilmore girls!! Review!!!
Ch 5
"That can't be my daughter whom lives in the big city and refuses to come home to see her mother in her time of need" Mom says as I walk into the crap shack the Saturday before Christmas Eve. Everyone at the magazine is off until the 29th. I'm still working on the February issue during break, but everyone else is vacationing. What's the point of going back for two days to have off another two day?
"You're pregnant not dying mom" I laugh dropping the first load of gifts into the living room.
"What's the difference, I can't have my beloved coffee, I can't see my fat ankles anymore, my body aches everywhere and Luke had to help me pee before" she complains.
"When is this baby coming because you're driving me crazy and I'm barely here" I state laughing and get a pillow thrown at me before she pushes herself up and to the bathroom.
"Rory" Luke says thankful coming in with food.
"You are alive and in one piece impressive Luke, I guess Babette is losing the bet then" I state laughing and hugging my stepfather.
"I'm still trying to understand how I survived but it's almost over. Just a few more weeks" he says smirking.
"Or sooner" Mom states coming closer to us and we look at her. She's been saying that for two weeks now.
"What?" Luke says looking at her.
"I think my water broke" Mom says and I look shocked. Maybe she's not kidding this time.
"Go, I'll call grandma, Sookie and everyone and meet you there" I say ushering them outside with Mom's coat.
"Don't forget the bag kid" Mom yells as Luke helps her down the steps. I watch them drive out of the driveway smiling. I pull out my phone and hit the speed dial.
"Ello" Finn says distracted.
"Where are you?" I state walking inside and getting Mom's bag.
"Stuck in traffic love, I bloody hate this trip, Why did agree to this again?" he complains. He's supposed to be at his parents already. Silly man not following plans.
"Weren't you supposed to leave work like three hours ago" I question walking into the nursery for the baby bag. Mom has it all set for weeks already, baby blue everywhere. It's so surreal that my mother is having a baby.
"Considering that I was three hours late getting in this morning because someone decided to join me in the shower, I had work later. My mother is going to have a platypus" he says and I stop what I'm doing and look at the phone. Did he just say platypus?
"Don't you mean a cow" I state confused.
"Have you ever seen a cow roaming around in Australia love, platypus yes, kangaroos of course and koalas, but no cows" he states seriously and I just laugh.
"Aren't you going to Stars Hollow love, are you somewhere fighting this horridness traffic too? Want to make a detour and meet me?" he questions and I know he's smirking.
"I left two hours ago and just arrived, but I need to get to Hartford a-sap" I state zipping up the two bags.
"I thought the Gilmore party didn't start until 7" he questions and I here beeping horns in the background.
"I don't think I'm going to make it" I state and he's quiet.
"Love, it's your grandparents' party you have to be there. Not to mention it's our first Hartford society party as a couple I can't go without the other half of it" he says amused. He'll love to get out of it.
"Mom's water broke" I say heading down stairs.
"Can't Luke fix the pipe? Didn't you say he was like the Gilmore handy man or something kitten, plus I doubt Emily will allow you to miss it just because of the water being busted" he questions and laugh.
"Wrong water Finn, she's in labor" I clarify through giggling at my crazy antic boyfriend. Yes boyfriend, as of two weeks ago at his apartment and it snowed for the first time all year that night.
Flashback
"Finn what are we doing here" I question his as I'm lying next to him naked in his bed my head on his chest.
"Snuggling kitten, something we both seem to like doing after sex" he smirks and tap his chest playfully.
"Seriously" I say.
"What do you want love?" he questions me and I look up.
"I don't want to play games" I state and he nods.
"Neither do I. I like you Rory and I want to get to know you all over again" he says and I smile.
"But I don't want the reason for problems between you and the guys" I continue.
"There won't be, if we're serious about one another than they will accept it. You said the girls are in our corner so that will help" he says and I move back on the pillow and he turns to look at me.
"I'm not good at this whole boyfriend thing though love, you'll have to have to help me through things. But I learned plenty watching Logan screw up and I know what I don't want to do" he says caressing my cheek.
"You want to be my boyfriend" I say almost kidding around like a 5th grader.
"I want you to be my girlfriend that is if you want to be" he questions and I lean closer and kiss him softly.
"Yeah I do" I state and he smile.
"So do I, love" he says before we continue our activities from before. This time it's different. It's slower and more intimate. It's about 2 am when I had this urge to be outside. I jump up and pull the curtains of the room back.
"Finn" I say trying to wake him up.
"Love" he mumbles.
"Get dressed" I state jumping up and finding a sweatshirt and boxers in his draws.
"Not that I don't love seeing you in my clothes, but why the bloody hell are we getting up, kitten" he says finally getting up.
"It's going to snow, I can sense it" I state smiling and he looks at me.
"Is this some weird Gilmore thing I need to learn" he say grabbing a sweatshirt and pants.
"Come on, we're going to miss it" I state pulling him out of the bedroom, out through the living room and into the elevator.
"Has anyone ever told you you're bloody nuts love" he laughs in the elevator.
"All the time Finny, but you'll get used to it" I smile as the elevator stops at the lobby and I run out making Finn follow me. My phone goes off and Finn looks at me.
"Do you smell it kid" Mom's voice comes through the speaker.
"Smell it and sense it Mom, We're outside now" I state and he shakes his head.
"We, what we are we talking about kid. Do you have a strange man in your bed?" she laughs as we walk across the street to the small park that I missed earlier.
"Strange, well that depends on your definition of the word Mom" I smirk at Finn.
"Love, I thought you liked all the strange" he states and my mom screams.
"Ohhhh he's exotic too. Damn that accent would get me in the sack too kid. Nice choice, but is he worthy of the first snow?" she giggles and I laugh.
"He's outside with me isn't he?" I say looking up and Finn stands behind me looking up.
"True" Mom replies.
"I don't see anything kitten" he state.
"Quiet exotic accent man that I never met its coming" I hear mom scold him but I'm too focus into the sky and then I smirk.
"Mom" I say and she laughs.
"Is it starting there too" she questions and I look at Finn.
"Love you're out of your mind. The weather mate said no snow until Christmas" Finn says.
"Really, I'll bet you my grandmother's Christmas party that it snows tonight and if I win you have to come without arguing" I state.
"You know, I'm a man that can't refuse a bet" Finn smirks and sticks his hand out.
"Deal" I state shaking it.
"You're going to lose accent man" Mom chimes in and I point up. Finn looks up and sure enough the first few snowflakes begin to fall at an alarming rate. This is going to be a storm. I love it!
"How the bloody hell did you do that?" he questions.
"I'm a Gilmore, it's in my blood and dress is semi formal Finn, so be prepared; suit and tie that is Emily Gilmore approved" I laugh and he look at me.
"No getting out of this right?" he questions and I shake no. "Even if I twirl my tongue along your…" he starts as he seductively comes closer. He starts placing soft open mouth kisses on my neck and giggle.
"Hello mommy still on the phone, I don't want to hear what you do with that tongue exotic one, just make her happy and I'll see you in two weeks at the dreaded party. Well, at least there will be apple tarts and salmon puffs. Bye kid, love you" Mom says hanging up and Finn looks at me.
"The most amazing things happen in the first snow fall" I say closing my phone.
"And that would be what this year love?" he questions encircling my waist with his strong arms.
"I get to share it with you, my boyfriend; this will be some relationship Finn, it's the first snowfall of the season and that's a good sign" I say smiling at him.
"I like that" he says kissing me softly as the snow falls around me.
End of Flashback
"So no party" he says a little too excitedly.
"Maybe, I need to get to Hartford to see what's going on and then I might have to stop by quickly for the appearances and then back to hospital" I say grabbing my dress for the party.
"I'm on 95 now love, do you want me to meet you there?" he questions.
"No, go see your mother before she hates me before even meeting me. I can't have that." I say and he laughs.
"Just call me and let me know what is going on" he says concern.
"Okay Finn, getting in the car now" I state shutting the car door to my Maserati convertible that I purchase as my own little Christmas gift. Its sapphire blue metallic with leather interior and I love it. Finn thought I was crazy, but I loved it.
"Please be careful, we don't want to scratch that pretty little car of yours kitten" he states and I know he's smirking.
"You leave my baby alone Finn" I scold him as I start it up and you can hear it roar.
"I don't know how I feel that my girlfriend's car has more horse power than mine" he laughs.
"You weren't complaining last night when you were driving it, did you?" I laugh as I drive through Stars Hollow.
"No way love" he laughs.
"Listen Finn I'm leaving Stars Hollow and still need to call my grandmother" I say pulling into the inn.
"Bye kitten" he says hanging up.
"Sookie" I yell enter in the inn. "Rory" she says looking up from the chocolate cake she was icing.
"Mom's in labor, get to Hartford" I say whipping around and leaving again.
"Gilmore residence" the maid says.
"Emily Gilmore please it's her granddaughter" I state getting back into the car. I start it up and pull out waiting for grandma.
"Rory, please tell me you're not cancelling on us. We barely saw you since you came home and it's quite unacceptable to cancel within hours of the party my dear" she says almost scolding me.
"I'm on my way to meet Mom and Luke, her water broke about 25 minutes ago and they're at the hospital" I say heading to the highway.
"Oh dear" she says upset but I'm not sure if it's because the baby is three weeks earlier or about the party.
"Yes, so I'm heading there now and hoping to get there, but…" I say when she cuts me off.
"You go be with your mother dear, just keep us posted" she says hanging up.
20 minutes later, I'm at the hospital and walk into the labor and delivery wing. "Luke" I say seeing him outside.
"Oh thank god, your mother is going crazy" he states hugging me.
"What's wrong is everything okay" I questions as I follow him into her room.
"Where the hell were you" she snaps at me.
"Getting the bags" I say placing them on the table.
"You would think with that fancy car of yours that you would have been here by now" she snaps and I look at look. It's like grandma has taken over my mother.
"I'm sorry" I state. She just looks away and I look at Luke.
"She's at 7 already and thought you were going to miss it" he clues me in.
"I'm here now, so let's have a baby mom" I state smiling at her. She smiles and grabs my hand as another contraction hits.
Rory/Finn… Rory/Finn…Rory/Finn
Two hours later, William Richard Gilmore Danes entered this world at 7 lbs and 12 oz. Mom was great and I'm permanently scarred for life for giving birth and almost happy that I didn't do it. I don't know how women survive. I head to Grandma's at 5 to get ready for the party. Mom was going to sleep anyways so Luke told me to go.
"Rory" grandma says surprised.
"Hi, can I use the pool house to get ready" I say smiling.
"I thought you were at the hospital, we were just heading over before the party" grandpa says and I hug him.
"No need, he's already here. I think Mom shot that kid out. She's asleep, but I have pictures" I state handing him my digital camera.
"A boy, Emily did you hear her. We have a grandson" grandpa says and grandma is crying.
"Just wonderful Richard, but we should go now to see them and come back. Rory do you think you can entertain until we're back" she says.
"As long as I can use the pool house to get ready, I'm happy to" I smile and she hugs me. They leave for the hospital and head out to the pool house.
RFRFRFRFRFRFRFRFRFRFRF
"Hey" I say walking out the living area of the pool house to see the gang there. All dressed for the evening. I called Finn on my way here and told him he better get that Aussie butt of his over he and quick. He arrived just as I was exiting the shower. That led to a second shower with him, though I'm not complaining.
"Wow" Finn says looking me over.
"Too much" I question turning around in my one shoulder deep red tight mermaid style gown for the evening. It hugs all my curves and has a slight train that will not interfere with any dancing. My hair down with curls at the end for a soft look; completing the look are the chandelier earrings and silver thick bracelet on my wrist.
"No, love, you're incredible" he says coming over and looking at me. "But it's missing something" he says and I look down.
"Shoes, dress, jewelry, makeup…nope I didn't forget anything" I say smirking at Finn.
"I'm going to pretend I didn't hear to purposely forgetting undergarments love and hand you this kitten" he states handing me a black velvet box.
"Christmas isn't for a few more days and yours are in Stars Hollow, plus I didn't forget to say it" I state winking at him and he swallows hard.
"It's not for Christmas" he says and I open the box to see three rows of white diamonds in a choker.
"Finn, are you trying to make me feel like a hooker from pretty woman, red dress and diamonds" I state looking up at him. Steph bursts out laughing and Rosemary just shakes her head.
"We both got borrowed items for tonight from Winston's and Steph wanted earrings so you get the necklace Gilmore" Colin says as Steph comes closer and see that the drop earring match my necklace.
"Think of it as frosty" Finn says and I laugh.
"Then frost me" I state handing it back to him. Steph and Rosemary just laugh at us.
"Oh god" Colin states as Finn places the necklace around my neck.
"If you want it, it's yours love" he whispers.
"I can't take something like this Finn from you" I say and he winks.
"Yet" he states kissing my temple as he walks away. I just stare at him as Steph comes up to me.
"Come on girlie I want to see pictures of Will before we go inside" Steph says taking my hand and pulling me back to the bedroom.
Finn POV
"You really like her man, don't you" Colin questions as the girls giggle back to the bedroom.
"More than I should at this point mate" I say.
"She caught you didn't she" he says and I nod. "Are you happy" he says and I smile hearing the laughter coming from the three girls in the other room.
"Happy enough to persuade her to come to Australia for New Years with me" I state and he looks at me.
"No" he states surprised. I never bring anyone to my grandparents' place in Australia. We were friends for three years before I invited them. It's just that I know she will love it and I want Pop's family and Mum to meet her. Nana refuses to leave Australia these days and I know she will love Rory.
"Do you think she will go?" I question and he looks back at the doorway.
"Watching you two just now, I think she would. She looks just infatuated with you as you are with her. I think I was wrong about you two. I'm sorry man. I never saw you this contented and happy before and she's smiling again. I'm behind you" he says and I nod. Knowing that it's taking a lot for him to apologize and support us.
"Ready boys" Rory says coming out with the pictures she must have printed.
"Always love" I say as she comes closer.
"He's adorable" Colin says handing me the picture Steph gave him.
"I already saw them mate" I state giving them back to Rory. We leave the pool house and walk to the main house. It's decorated in red and green with white lights everywhere. We also see that Richard and Emily are back and many guests have begun to arrive.
"Rory, you look wonderful" Emily says approaches us.
"Thanks grandma" she says.
"And who is this man escorting you tonight" she says looking at me.
"Finneus Morgan" I say lifting her hand and kissing it.
"You were the boy she was with at the engagement party, the one that fought with Logan. That's unacceptable behavior for an event and I do hope that you will not cause that barbaric behavior here, I will not condone it" she states scolding me and walking away.
"Ouch" Colin says and I look at him. Strike one for me. Logan was their golden boy.
"I'll talk to her" Rory says kissing my cheek and walking away. "Bar's that way, you'll need it" she says turning around quickly and pointing to the side. I nod and head off with the group.
Rory's POV
"Grandma, we need to talk" I state finding her inside the kitchen yelling at the servers.
"Yes we do, that boy isn't right for you dear, look what he did to poor Logan" she states.
"Where you at the same party as me; Logan was the one that punched Finn and almost broke his nose" I almost yell at her.
"Do keep your voice now Rory, we have guests" she states.
"I know that grandma but you owe Finn an apology. He did nothing and you acted like it was his entire fault. Hell, Logan's married now and having a baby. Why can't people see that?" I almost sneer at her.
"I heard from the ladies that it was Mitchum who made him marry that tramp. She's not even old money and the baby isn't his. She's good that girl refusing to be tested until the baby here, everyone knows that you can't parade around Hartford unmarried to the father" she says almost comical.
"Hence the reason my mother left" I states storming out of the kitchen. I walk right past the guests and out to the front before screaming. I needed to release some anger.
"Interesting way to deal with your anger Mare" I hear someone laugh and I turn to see Tristan walking up the path.
"Hey Dugray" I state smiling as he approaches.
"That's all I get, man and here I was thinking this trip to Hartford wasn't wasted" he smirks. I lean in and hug him. He holds on tight and I smile. I missed him. He left right after the elections to return to Charlotte for a graduation than heading to Boston.
"Much better Mare and damn you look gorgeous" he states spinning me around.
"Yep someone hit me with a pretty stick, I admit it" I laugh.
"Remind me to thank Lorelai next time I see her. So, what do you say we head to the pool house and have our own party" he questions smirking. There's something about being this close to Tristan that makes me want to say yes.
"There you are kitten, I was beginning to wonder if she ate you" Finn laughs coming out of the house.
"I needed some air Finn" I state stepping back from Tristan.
"Well if it isn't the long lost cousin, hey mate" Finn says greeting Tristan.
"Been a long time Morgan" Tristan laughs shaking his hand.
"Cousin" I question confused.
"TJ's my cousin Ace" I hear and turn to see Logan walking in with Keira.
"What the hell are you doing here" I snap at him and Finn pulls me back.
"Still no love there huh Mare" Tristan smirks and I throw him a dirty look.
"Wait Rory's your Mary" Logan says shocked.
"It seems I'm not the only one learning things tonight" I state harshly to Tristan. I can't believe him. Not once in the last 18 months has he told me that. Hell, he let me cry to him about Logan. He was the one there for me when everything first happened. All along he was his cousin. Was it all a sick game to him? Why did I let myself fall for him during the campaign? Sure, we said it was casual and non commitment, but I fell for him. I wanted to be with him. But he left, right after the election without a simple goodbye and now he shows up like nothing changed. I hate men, I really do!
"I was going to tell you Mare, it just never seemed right" he says trying to apologize but I shake my head. It's too late for that.
"You know what, everyone is right. Society boys and I don't mix. All they do is lie and keep secrets" I state pushing out of Finn's grasp and storming to the side of the house and locking myself in the pool house. I need to be alone. I need to get far away from Hartford and everyone. Maybe a I get a flight to Paris last minute, is all I'm thinking about as I storm to the pool house leaving three shocked men in the drive way.