What's Next?

Never Let it Happen

When Jess awoke, he felt a calming presence. He looked to his left where sure enough, Rory was clinging to him in her sleep. She looked so cute all curled up, her arms wrapped around him. Jess moved to get up, but Rory stirred and held closer. "Hey, sleepyhead, I need to get ready for work." Rory whined, but eventually let go.

"Wait, kiss first." She held out her hands.

"Who could say no to you." Jess leaned down and planted a soft kiss on her lips.

"One more." Rory was persisting for him to stay.

Jess did as told, wishing he could do this all day.

"One more...."

"Rory, I have to get ready." Jess hated saying no to her, he wanted to curl right back in bed with her and kiss her forever.

"Fine." Rory sat up and crossed her arms.

"Don't do this..." Jess imitated her.

"I guess I gotta get up to." Rory hesitated getting up.

"Not before I do." Jess teased.

"No, let me go first I need to pee!" Rory jumped up and ran to the bathroom, but Jess was faster. "Jess, I'm serious!"

"Fine." He moved out of the way so Rory could go in.

"Hah!" She locked the door and blocked Jess out.

"Hey, I thought you really had to pee!" Jess moved her out of the way, but she tried her best to keep him out. They kept at it like this in till Jess pushed her a little too hard and she fell backward.

"Ouch." Rory held her knee, but was laughing.

"Oh my gosh, Rory are you alright? I'm sorry."

"No, I'm injured...I don't think I'll be able to make it." Rory fell onto her back and stuck out her tongue. They both heard a laugh from the baby who could now turn in her crib. Haeven was giggling was Jess got up and went over to her.

"What's so funny?" He picked her up and tickled her stomach. "Is this funny?" Jess was laughing with her and Rory looked over and had the biggest smile.

"That is adorable." Rory walked over. "You're so good with her."

"She's too sweet, how could anyone not like her." He placed her back in her crib.

"Thank you for being here." Rory hugged him tight. "I'm so excited for January 5th."

"Our wedding." Jess looked into Rory's eyes and kissed her forehead. "I love you. Now let's get ready before we're both late."

*****

"I can't believe I'm a grandmother." Lorelai looked at Luke. "I'm not even 50 yet."

Luke didn't really know what to say.

"Do you think I look old?"

"No." Luke looked at her. "You're anything but old."

Lorelai sighed. "I miss having a baby."

"I know." Luke walked over to her. "Let me hold her." He cradled the infant in his arms. "She looks just like Rory."

"I know." Lorelai agreed. "Her eyes match exactly." They both admired Haeven's bright blue eyes. She stared to fuss and Luke grabbed her bottle. "Shh." He comforted. "Don't cry, I'm getting your food right now." She stopped crying at his comforting words.

"You're a natural." Lorelai didn't know how, he never had much experience with babies.

"I helped with Doula sometimes, when she was a baby. Now she's almost 10 years old."

"Aww, I remember Doula." Lorelai reminisced when she held her after Luke and her had broken up. It was the first real step for them getting back together.

*****

"Shhh. Come on, stop crying." Haeven wouldn't quit. "Please?" Rory was defeated. It was been 6 weeks, and she wanted to cry. She always felt like crying.

"Why don't I help?" Jess walked in, noticing Rory's desperation.

"No, I got this." Rory rocked and rocked. After almost 20 minutes of failed attempts, she handed the crying infant to Jess. He sat and she followed, leaning her head on his shoulder. "Hey, Haeven. You need to sleep." Jess tried. When that didn't work, he tried humming. Still, nothing."Me and your momma are so tired. I need you to go to sleep, it's time for beddy bye. Please...." He kissed her head and she started to calm. "There we go." He cradled her and saw her eyelids drooping in till she eventually fell into slumber. He looked beside him to see Rory sleeping on him as well. "Hey, I did pretty good." He put Haeven in her crib, and went over to Rory. He put his arm under her knees and the other to support her upper body. She was out. When he set her down on the bed, she stirred.

"Jess?" She asked, not opening her eyes.

"Yes, hun?"

"Come here. Sleep here." She patted the bed, still partially asleep.

"I'm coming." Jess laughed at her innocence.

"Good." Rory curled up next to him and he grabbed her small hand. "Goodnight." She whispered.

"Goodnight." He pulled the comforter and blanket over both of them and slowly they both fell asleep.

Merry Christmas! Hope everyone had a great day and celebrates Jesus being born!