Reflecting their own light: Rory and Logan

Chapter 14.5

Rory was slowly starting to stir and come back to me.  I felt some of the weight lift off my chest, but not all of it.  I still have no idea what was wrong or what was going on.  I held her hand tightly and touched her cheek as I watched her coming to.

"Ace?  Ace, are you in there?" I said, hoping she'd recognize my voice.

She stared at me, and started looking around the room.  The paramedics made their way to where Rory was on the floor.  She looked like she wanted to say something, but couldn't.  They started an IV in her arm.

"Wha....wha.....what happened?" she finally stuttered.

I was so relieved that she was able to speak.

"You passed out.  Now, don't worry, we'll get you checked out at the hospital," I replied.

The paramedics moved her for transport to the ambulance.  They told me they thought she was ok, but they were taking her to the hospital as precaution.  I told Lorelai to meet me at the hospital because I was riding with Rory.  I climbed into the back of the ambulance.

"I'm right here, Ace, and I won't leave you," I said to her as I held her hand.

"Logan, please tell me more about what happened," she pleaded.

"I'm not exactly sure.  We were kissing and then you fell to the ground.  I tried to rouse you to no avail.  You were breathing, but unresponsive.  You were muttering something, but it was inaudible.  At some point, your mom called 9-1-1.  I was so scared, Rory.  I didn't know what to do, and I felt so helpless with you lying there," I explained.  "Now, we are going to get you checked out....and the baby."

Rory looked like she was about to panic at the mention of something being wrong with the baby.  I gently touched her face and cradled her cheek in the palm of my hand.

"You're in great hands, Ace.  You and the baby will be just fine.  We'll confirm it at the hospital, ok?"

She nodded her head, and seemed to relax a little.  I hated seeing her like this and being so helpless.  A few minutes later, we arrived at the hospital, where we were brought to a private room, just like my dad had arranged.  I helped Rory out of her dress and into the standard hospital garb.  They did a thorough examination and took blood samples.  The doctor brought in an ultrasound machine just to make sure the baby was ok.  I held her hand while the doctor took some measurements.  We watched the baby moving around on the screen and could hear the heartbeat.  Just like the first time, it brought me great joy.  It started to feel like an eternity before we'd meet this small wonder.

"Everything looks good with your pregnancy.  We'll have to wait until the blood panel is done, but I don't see any reason we can't release you tonight," the doctor said.

I shared the relieved look Rory had on her face.  There was a knock on the door.  Lorelai popped her head in the room.  "Are you ok, hun?  I brought you some comfortable clothes to change into.  I figured you didn't want to put the wedding dress back on."

"Looks like everything is ok, Mom.  Thank you for bringing these!  You are a lifesaver!" she said and took the suitcase from her.

"You can go ahead and change back into your clothes if you'd like," said the doctor.  "I'll be back shortly with your test results."  The doctor leaves and Lorelai follows, leaving us in the room alone.

Rory quickly changed and sat back on the bed.  I pulled the blanket over her, as they had brought a pre-warmed blanket for her.  My phone buzzed in my pocked and I checked to see who was messaging me.  It was from Finn.  It seemed they were concerned about Mother.