The Legend - A Gilmore Girls Fan Fiction

Chapter 53

I woke up Tuesday morning, and Finn had already left to go to work.  I was really dreading this day, hoping it would move quickly.  I looked at my phone, and realized I'd overslept.  "Shit!" I exclaimed, jumping out of bed, and throwing on a pair of comfortable clothes, and running out the door to Emma's room.  When I opened the door, I had a moment of panic before I saw the note on her bed.

Good morning, Love. 

I'm taking Em to school today because I wanted you to have the whole day to relax.  I hope you're not angry with me, but I promise I'll take her straight to school this time, after I get her something to eat for breakfast, of course.  I will not take her any place else this morning, just breakfast and school.  I turned the alarm off on your phone to let you sleep in.  Emma picked out her own clothes this morning, so of course she looks gorgeous, as usual.  I'll give you a call to check on you later on this morning, but I hope you try to have a good day. 

I love you,

Finn

I sighed and turned to walk out the door of her room.  I went to the kitchen and opened the coffee pot to put the grounds in, but he had it already ready to go, so I just had to push the button.  I smiled at the gesture and then went to the refrigerator to see what there was to eat.  There wasn't much, we really should get to the store.  I decided that's something I could do today that was helpful, and didn't have anything to do with job applications – so it was sort of like taking 'me time'. 

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Finn's POV

I walked into my office after dropping Emma off at school, and no sooner did I sit down at my desk, did I get a phone call from Charlie on my cell phone.  "Hey man, how's my favorite sister?" I asked and my face fell slightly as he spoke.  "Well, that part's good at least, but she's got to get back here now, Charlie.  How soon can you be packed up and on a plane?" I asked.  I nodded to myself and took in a deep breath.  "Okay, then I will see you tomorrow evening.  Rory and I will come pick you guys up from the airport, and if Poppy's up for it, then we can go out to dinner, otherwise, we can just relax at home" I said.  "Okay, Mate.  Thank you for letting me know.  I'll see you tomorrow, and tell her I love her.  Bye, Charlie" I said and hung up.

I took another deep breath as I tried to regain my composure.  She was okay, for now, but Charlie was noticing some changes and she needed to get started on treatments right away.  She wasn't scheduled for another week or so, but I needed to see about getting her in sooner.  This was no time to sit around and wait.

I looked at the clock and figured I'd give Rory a bit more time to herself before giving her a call.  It was still pretty early, and with any luck, she wasn't even awake yet.  I flipped through some emails, and tried hard to focus, but I couldn't.  All I could think about was Poppy, and getting her here, safe and sound, and beginning her treatments quickly.  I began doing some more research that ended with me calling the doctor's office to see if there was any possible way to move up her appointment.  With a little persuasion and a sizable monetary contribution, I was able to do just that, which took a load off of my mind. 

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I was back home at Finn's, I'd put all of the groceries away and flung myself down on the couch, attempting to concentrate on the TV show that I turned on, but it was proving useless.  Suddenly, I heard the door opening and I immediately panic, thinking someone is breaking in.  I search the room and the only thing I can see to protect myself with is a replica of a light saber he has hanging on the wall.  Figuring it was better than nothing, I grabbed it in my hands and get ready to attack. 

The door opens and Finn sees me about to hit him and his eyes grew wide.  "WOAH, hey, it's just me!  It's me!  What the hell, babe!?" he exclaimed. 

I let out a deep breath and sighed, lowering my weapon.  "I'm sorry!  I thought you were someone breaking in!  I wasn't expecting you home so soon" I admitted embarrassedly.

He took the light saber from my hand, and couldn't help but laugh.  "So you thought you'd use the force to get rid of me?" he teased, pulling me into his arms.

"I'm sorry, Finn.  I just didn't know, and you scared me by coming in unannounced" I whispered.

"I was trying to surprise you, Love" he whispered, kissing me on the forehead, still unable to stop smiling.

I sighed and relaxed into his arms.  "I'm a mess" I whispered.

"Yeah," he teased.  "But you're my mess, and I love you anyway" he said with a laugh.

"I'm so glad I can amuse you" I said with a smirk.  "So what are you doing home so early?" I asked.

He hung the lightsaber back onto the stand on the wall, and turned back to me.  "Poppy and Charlie are coming tomorrow, and so I thought we could unpack your things from the guest room so that they have a place to sleep when they get here" he said.

"That was fast, is everything okay?" I asked.

"For the most part, but Charlie and I decided she needed to get here fast, and start her treatments sooner than she originally had scheduled.  I got her an appointment for Friday" he said. 

I nodded and touched his arm gently.  "Are you sure you want Emma and me here?  Poppy needs to relax and being around a crazy four year old won't help her out any" I said.

"Of course I want you here.  I need you here.  You're my rock, too, you know" he whispered.