'Good afternoon, the Dragonfly Inn, Michel speaking, how may I be of assistance to you today?'

Lorelai rolled her eyes at Michel, who was being particularly annoying today.

'Logan whom?'

Lorelai attempted to take the phone from him, but he stopped her.

'And what may I say it with regard…'

She finally outwitted him and got hold of the phone.

'Hey Logan.'

Michel walked off in a sulk.

'Oh my God. Yes, yes I'll be right there.' She hung up and grabbed her bag and jacket from behind the reception desk.

'Michel, stop behaving like a spoilt two year old, I need you to take charge for the rest of the day….'

'But, Lorelai, the people here for the…'

'Michel. I pay your wage. Just do it. Tell Sookie I'll call her from the hospital.'

'Hospital?' Michel's interest was peaked.

'Got to go.' She rushed from the inn.

'You're doing great Ace.' Logan held her hand as she experienced another contraction.

'Yes, you're doing brilliantly dear.' Enthused the extremely cheery midwife.

'Where's my mom?'

'She'll be here. She's on her way.'

'I need my mom.'

'She'll be here I promise.'

'I need…' another contraction took hold.

Lorelai cursed the traffic as she tried to make her way to the hospital. Her cell phone rang.

'Logan hi. How is he?'

'Stressed and scared.'

'I am on my way.' She insisted, 'It's this stupid traffic. Why does everyone need to be driving this way today?'

'How far away shall I tell her?'

'Twenty minutes tops. Damn traffic. Tell her she'll be fine. Stupid damn traffic. I should be there.'

'She's got a way to go yet, you'll be here when it counts.'

'I'd better be. My God it'd be quicker to walk. C'mon move!'

'I'd better get back to her. I just promised I'd check with you.'

'Thank you Logan. I'll be there as soon as I can.'

'Bye.'

Rory grasped Logan's hand tighter than ever.

'You're doing so well.' He kissed her forehead lightly 'I am so proud of you Ace.'

'Do you have to sound so condescending? I am not doing great. I am not actually doing anything, other than writhe in agony.'

Logan went to speak, but thought better of it. As Rory had another contraction, Lorelai burst into the room.

'Mom.' Rory smiled. 'I am so glad you're here mom.'

'Honey, how are you? No that was a stupid question. Oh honey, you are doing so well.'

'Mom, it hurts so ba….' Another contraction stopped her in her tracks.

The midwife handed her a sip of water.

'Okay, when you feel the next contraction coming on, I want you to push. As hard as you can.'

Logan was beginning to lose feeling in his fingers, due to Rory's tight hold.

'Okay, okay that was fantastic. You are doing brilliantly. Okay and once more. Fantastic! I can see the head.'

'You can?' Rory gasped.

The midwife nodded. 'Nearly there. A few more pushes.'

There was silence for a moment, then the loud cry of the newborn baby.

'You did it Ace. You did it.' Logan had tears in his eyes.

'I did.' Rory's face broke into a huge smile.

'It's a boy.' Announced the midwife, handing the baby to Rory.

'Oh my.' Rory kissed his head softly. 'Hello you.' A single tear rolled down her cheek. 'I'm your mommy and this is your daddy and this here is your cool nanny Lorelai.'

'Hello sweetie.' Lorelai stroked his cheek. 'Oh, Rory he's beautiful.'

'He's perfect.' Logan agreed 'Absolutely perfect.'