to anyone that reads any of my other stories, i am so sorry it is taking me so long to update. the computer i normally write on has a broken power cable and therefore my stories are stuck on there for a while. i did try rewrite what i have already done but it doesnt sound right. so i wrote this story instead. enjoy
disclaimer: dont own it and i wish i lived in the USA right now so that i could see all the new episodes :-(
Luke was driving down the road, heading home to stars hollow after competing against a school in Hartford. He was a star of the track team and had just won yet another race. He was feeling proud of himself; he couldn't wait to share his news.
He was about half way home when he saw a very pregnant, very young girl trying hitchhike, he immediately thought that she was probably a run away and decided not to be a part of it. He had continued to drive past her, going on with his life until with a glance in the review mirror he saw her wincing in pain. 'She couldn't possibly be in labor, can she?' he thought. With that he pulled over and got out, ushering her to join him by the truck.
Luke: are you ok?
Lorelai: does it look like it?
Luke: looks like you're in labor
Lorelai: clever, clever boy
Luke: what are you doing out here?
Lorelai: trying to get to the hospital.
Luke: why didn't you just take a cab?
Lorelai: I was in a cab until my water broke and he kicked me out
Luke: how long ago was that?
Lorelai: half hour or so, but I really need to get to the hospital. Are you going to take me?
Luke: sure hop in. any preferences?
Lorelai: anywhere just go
They got in and Luke quickly started the truck up and headed towards the closest hospital he could think of. Unfortunately for them they were driving in peak hour traffic and they were at a practical stand still.
Lorelai: why did you go this way?
Luke: cause you need a hospital and the nearest and best is this way
Lorelai: i'm going to have my baby in a truck, I can't believe this
Luke: no, you wont!
Lorelai: hey if I could control things do you think I would be here like this right now.
Luke: no, sorry. But I can't deliver a baby
Lorelai: I don't want you looking down there either; it's not going to be at its prettiest.
Luke: ah jeez
Lorelai: ooooooowwwwwww
Luke: contraction? Take note of the time so we can see how long we've got
Lorelai: its 16:45pm
Luke: are you ok?
Lorelai: yeah, i'm fine. God this hurts
Luke: can I ask you something?
Lorelai: No!
Luke: what?
Lorelai: ok well ask away as long as it has nothing to do with my baby, its father or my own parents
Luke: what's...your name?
Lorelai: oh huh, it's Lorelai, Lorelai Gilmore. And yours kind sir
Luke: don't call me sir, i'm not old and it's Luke Danes
Lorelai: nice to meet you
She took his hand. She held onto it and placed it in her lap.
Lorelai: thank you for...ooowww oooowwww oh God oooowwww
Luke: its 16:47pm, 2 minutes apart. wow that's fast
Lorelai: so how long have I got, cause we are so far away still.
Luke: my sister had just short of an hour left at about this point
Lorelai: sister?
Luke: yeah, she had a baby a few weeks back
Lorelai: that's nice, so you're an uncle.
Luke: yeah, it's been hell having a baby around the house
Lorelai: you live with your sister?
Luke: she's 17, we still live with my dad
Lorelai: where's your mom?
Luke: hey I wasn't allowed to ask about your life
Lorelai: sorry
Luke: its ok, she died when I was young
Lorelai: oh sorry
Luke: it wasn't your fault, so there is no need to apologize
Lorelai: oooowwwww. this is going to be the end of me
Luke: still 2 minutes apart. maybe we need to phone the hospital and let them know we are on our way, they need to be ready for us
Lorelai: Sounds like a plan, except where are we going to phone from?
Luke: keep your eyes open for a payphone
they drove for a few minutes in silence, except for the agonizing screams that were coming from Lorelai as the contractions intensified.
Lorelai: Luke?
Luke: yeah?
Lorelai: I think I feel the head, it's coming now
Luke: cross your legs
Lorelai: that won't help
Luke: why not, the baby can't come out if there is not space to move into
Lorelai: the traffics starting to move quicker, please let me last till we get there
about 20 minutes later Luke pulled up outside the hospital. he ran and got a very tired, sweaty Lorelai out of the passenger seat. the contractions had been coming close on a minute apart and she was starting to get scared and worried about the effects of keeping the baby in her was having on her baby, as soon as he got her through the doors he screamed for a nurse and they were there in no time with a doctor. they rushed off with her to the delivery room. the receptionist asked Luke to stay and fill out some of the details on a form for her. he told the receptionist her name as that was all he knew about her and took a seat. he had decided to sit for a moment, even though he hated hospitals, just so that he could catch his breath. he never knew he could be so terrified and exhilarated all at once.
when he was finally ready to go, he headed for his truck. he stopped at the sound of her voice.
Lorelai: Luke!
Luke: Lorelai what are you doing? I thought that you were in the delivery room?
Lorelai: well I was. but apparently this baby wants to meet you.
Luke: what?
Lorelai: it won't come out
Luke: Lorelai!
Lorelai: I'm serious, I'm pushing and pushing and it wont come out. so I told the nurse to call you, she said no because you aren't family or the father. she doesn't like just anyone in the delivery room while she works. so I got up and here I am asking you to come in there. Pleeease!
Luke: get back in there before the baby falls out onto the floor
Lorelai: while I have no doubt tat might happen. I need you to come with me.
Luke: I hate hospitals. I was going home
Lorelai: Luke please I cant do this on my own
Luke: fine come the nurse looks pissed
nurse: miss Gilmore get back in that bed and put the gas mask back on before you start getting the feeling back.
Lorelai: I want it to come back, I have a hand to squeeze now.
Lorelai took Luke's hand in hers and gave it a small squeeze. she looked up at him and gave him a sweet smile. this was the first time that she actually looked at him. he was young, probably 18. she could only imagine how weird and uncomfortable he must feel being there with her, but she was happy to see that he could be there with her and look content. he had smiled at her and was first to break their gaze when he heard the nurse tell her to push.
Lorelai pushed with all her might, she began to scream and clutch Luke's hand harder as the pain returned. the nurse told her to use the gas again if she wanted, but she didn't. she liked feeling the pain that was part of bringing her child into the world. the only reason she had taken the gas to start off with was because the doctor had told her to. as soon as the gas had kicked in she knew she didn't want it. the nurse told her the next pushed should seal the deal. she just had to wait for the next contraction before pushing. Lorelai took the opportunity to talk to Luke.
Lorelai: I feel like I should be screaming at you for getting me into this. I feel like I should hate you.
Luke: hate me if you need to
Lorelai: I could never hate you. I would probably still be on the side of the road if it weren't for you
Luke: I did...
Lorelai: oooooowwwwwww
nurse: here we go, push!
Luke couldn't help but watch as the tiny human being came out of Lorelei's body. even he had to admit passed all the grossness this was one of the most amazing moments of his life. he looked back to Lorelai and noticed she had a tired smile on her face. he didn't know her but he could see in her eyes that she was happy and relieved that it was over but also a bit sad and he guessed that probably had to do with her parents or the baby's father. Luke was jolted from his thoughts when he heard the nurse speak.
nurse: you have a beautiful daughter. would you like to cut the cord
Luke: huh me? no I couldn't
Lorelai: why not, she gets to do it all the time, why not do it
Luke: cause its gross
Lorelai: Luke! its fine you don't have to...
Luke: fine I will. God help me
Lorelai couldn't help but laugh. She stopped quickly though when she saw his face turn from a disgusted one into a look of complete serene. She could see he was completely lost in the sound of her baby crying. She to became fixated on the baby when it was placed on her chest.
Luke: have you thought of a name?
Lorelai: yeah, but she doesn't look like a Megan
Luke: Megan?
Lorelai: I don't know but I have always liked that name.
Luke: what name do you think then?
Lorelai: I don't know, any ideas?
Luke: no…but…i don't think I have ever seen a baby that looked so much like their mother
Lorelai: she does?
Luke: oh yeah. The nose, chin, her face all the same. The shape of her eyes is a bit different though
Lorelai: yeah, those are Chris's eyes
Luke: boyfriend?
Lorelai: used to be, I'm not sure anymore. He does think that I'm correct in saying that I want to remain single. I'm too young for marriage
Luke: yeah
Lorelai: oh!
Luke: what?
Lorelai: I know what to name her
Luke: what?
Lorelai: Lorelai Leigh Gilmore
Luke: that's pretty. She looks like you, and you look like a Lorelai, so that makes sense
Lorelai: yeah, hello my beautiful daughter, you have a name now
Luke: I'll leave you two alone
Lorelai: no, don't you want to hold her
Luke: uh, ok
Just as Lorelai handed Luke the baby, the nurse came in to help Lorelai deliver the after birth and help wash her up. Lorelai couldn't tear her eyes off of Luke and her daughter. He looked like a father. He looked appropriately uncomfortable with a baby in his arms. He looked afraid to crush her, but he also looked like he had known her forever and was waiting for this day so that he could meet her, his daughter. But Lorelai had to remember, Luke was a stranger to her. He wasn't the father; he was simply a kind boy that took some time to help her.
i know this is a strange place to stop but this is a story that i have been writing for a little while and i wasnt sure where to break up the chapters. please let me know if you want more or if you want the story to stop here. please review and let me know what you think.