Three Isn't Always a Crowd
Author's Note: Instead of writing a third chapter of Love, Daisies, and Marriage I decided to just write new story about life at the Gilmore house after Lorelai and Max's wedding. I hope you enjoy it!
Chapter 1: A New Beginning
(Cut to Gilmore house a week after the wedding.)
"Rory!" yelled Lorelai as she put her suitcase down in the living room. "We're home!"
"Mom!" yelled Rory as she ran into the living and gave her mom a hug. "How was your honeymoon? Did you guys have fun in Paris?"
"Yup. It snowed the whole time we were there. It was so pretty!"
"Awesome. Where's Max?"
"Getting the rest of the stuff out of the car." Max walked inside and put the rest of the bags down.
"Hey Rory," he said.
"Hey Max," she replied. "Did you have a good time in Paris?"
"Yes. Thanks for asking."
"That's good." She hugged him awkwardly and turned around to see her mom walking into the kitchen.
"Sookie!" yelled Lorelai when she saw her friend.
"Lorelai!" yelled Sookie as they hugged. "Welcome home honey! How was Paris?"
"Fantastic."
"That's good."
"Yeah we ate some awesome food over there but nothing as good as your cooking. Speaking of food I'm starving. What's for breakfast?"
"Leftover wedding cake. That's all we've been eating for the last week."
"Yum. Where is it?"
"Fridge." Lorelai goes into the fridge and takes out the cake. "Is this all that's left?"
"Nope. There is still a ton in the freezer. Let's face it Lor. You're gonna be eating wedding cake for loooong time!"
"Great." Lorelai walks over to the entrance to the living room. "Max! Rory! Who wants breakfast?"
"I do," yelled Rory.
"Me too," said Max. "What are we having?"
"Oooh let me guess!" said Rory. "Leftover wedding cake."
"Yep," said Lorelai. "How'd you guess?"
"Cause that's all Sookie and I have been eating for the last week!" Rory and Max walk into the kitchen and each grab a slice of cake. Everyone sits at the table and they all start talking and eating.
(Cut to Gilmore house an hour later.)
"So did you miss me?" Lorelai asked Rory.
"Yeah but I had a blast with Sookie. You should have been her for junk food night! We baked like 6 dozen cookies and she made homemade fudge. Then we invited Dean over to watch a movie and ate everything! We all felt sick for like 2 days afterwards. I don't think I'll be able to look at anything chocolate for a month!"
"Hahaha. So do you wanna see what we bought you in Paris?"
"You bought me a present?"
"More like presents." Lorelai goes and grabs a shopping bag. She hands it to Rory who starts pulling things out of it.
"No way! You have to be kidding!" She takes several shirts and a pair of pants out of the bag. "Mom these are awesome!"
"I'm glad you like them."
"Thanks so much!" She hugs Lorelai.
"You're welcome but you better share!"
"I will." Max enters the room.
"Hello ladies," he said with a smile. He sat down on the couch next to Lorelai and put his arm around her. "So Lor, did you give Rory her presents yet?"
"Yup. She loves them."
"That's good. I thought she would."
"Thanks Max," said Rory. "The clothes are awesome."
"I'm glad you like them. It certainly took your mom long enough to pick them out."
"I'll bet. I know how Mom likes to shop. You should see her when there is a sale!"
"I can imagine. I'll have to hide the credit cards next time there is one," he said jokingly.
"Not funny!" said Lorelai as she playfully swatted Max. He swatted her back and they kissed.
"Okay guys," said Rory. "Enough flirting for now."
"Aww you're no fun," said Lorelai with a fake pout on her face.
"I know. Well I need to go study for my Spanish test on Monday. You guys have my permission to start flirting again as soon as I'm gone."
"Gee thanks," said Lorelai. Rory smiled and left the room.
"Ughhh," said Max. "I don't want to go back to work on Monday."
"Me either," said Lorelai. "I think we should have stayed in Paris for another week."
"I wish but reality called us home."
"Yup."
"Okay I have to go grade some papers for Monday." He kissed Lorelai and went upstairs. Lorelai grabbed the remote and turned on the TV.
(Cut to Gilmore house that evening.)
"Rory!" yelled Lorelai. "Dinner!"
"Coming!" Rory walked out of her room and into the kitchen. "What's for dinner? I'm starved."
"I don't know. Why don't you ask Chef Max over there? He's in charge of our meals from now on."
"Max," said Rory. "What's for dinner?"
"Spaghetti," Max replied.
"Yum," said Rory. "Finally I get to eat something other than wedding cake!"
"That's what we're having for dessert."
"Noooo! From now on I'm boycotting wedding cake!"
"Fine," said Lorelai. "But you'll be hungry in the mornings because that's all that we're having for breakfast until it's gone."
"Not fair! I'll just go to Luke's."
"Okay okay you don't have to eat wedding cake."
"Thank you but I still think I'll eat at Luke's once in a while. He's gonna lose business now that we finally have someone who can cook in our house."
"You're right. Real food is a foreign concept to me."
"I'm flattered," said Max.
"We're just kidding hon," said Lorelai. "It's gonna be nice to eat something other than take out every night and besides you're a good cook."
"Thanks," said Max. "Dinner's ready." The three of them served themselves, sat down, and starting chatting happily.
(Cut to Gilmore house on Monday morning.)
"Argghhhh," said Lorelai as she reached over to turn off the alarm clock. "I don't want to get up."
"Come on honey," said Max. "I don't want to either but we both know we have to."
"No we don't. I think we should quit our jobs and run away to join the circus."
"That would be nice but unfortunately we have bills to pay."
"I know." They both got up and Lorelai headed downstairs. She walked into Rory's room to wake her up.
"Hey kiddo," she said as she gently shook Rory. "Time to get up for school."
"Go away," said Rory.
"I can't. It's fun to watch you get up early especially since I know you're not a morning person."
"You're sick do you know that?"
"No but I've been told that on several occasions. Now go get in the shower or you'll be late for school." Rory got up and went to get a shower.
(Cut to Gilmore kitchen 45 minutes later.)
"Good morning," said Rory as she entered the kitchen. "I'm starving."
"That's good because we are having your absolute favorite thing in the world for breakfast."
"I'm not eating wedding cake. I know where the Pop Tarts are." She goes over to the cupboard and gets the box out. She puts a Pop Tart in the toaster and pours her self a cup of coffee. When the Pop Tart is done she joins her mom and Max at the table.
"Mmmmm," said Lorelai as she ate her cake. "Ror, you have no idea what you're missing!"
"Yes I do."
"Fine be a party pooper."
"I don't care what you say Mom. You're still not making me eat any more wedding cake. That you should make you happy since you like it so much because there'll be more for you."
"True very true." Lorelai glances at the clock on the wall. "Honey you guys are gonna be late for school," said Lorelai looking at Max.
"Okay," said Max as he got up from the table and grabbed his coat. "Rory I'll meet you in the car."
"Okay," said Rory. Max kissed Lorelai goodbye and went outside. "Mom! You never told me that Max was gonna be taking me to school!"
"I thought you knew," said Lorelai.
"No. I thought I would still take the bus and he would drive. I know it sounds crazy but what will I do if the other kids see me with him?"
"It'll be okay sweetie. Max and I already discussed this and he promised that none of the kids would find out that he and I got married."
"Okay good." Car horn honks outside. "Well I better go. Bye mom." Rory grabs her books and runs outside.
(Cut to Chilton later that morning.)
"Hey Rory," said Paris as she and Louise sat down at Rory's lunch table. "What's up?"
"Hey Paris. Hey Louise. Nothing much I guess you?"
"Same."
"Oh my gosh!" said Madeline as she ran up to the table. "You will never guess what I just heard!"
"Oooh what?" said Louise.
"Okay this isn't school gossip yet so you gotta promise that you won't tell!"
"I promise. Just spit it out already!"
"Okay. Well you know how Mr. Medina wasn't here last week right?"
"Yeah."
"Well it was because he got married!"
"No way! I don't believe it!"
"Well believe it."
"How do you know?"
"Because I was just in his class and he said that the reason that he wasn't here last week was because he was away in Paris."
"So? That doesn't necessarily mean that he got married."
"Yeah I know but he's got a ring on the fourth finger of his left hand and it looks pretty new. That a pretty good indication that he got married."
"Yeah. What a shame. Now we'll never have a chance with him, said Louise dreamily.
"Oh grow up," said Paris. She turned to Rory. "Don't you think they're being pathetic? I mean its not like they ever had a chance with him anyway."
"Yeah," said Rory. "Grow up guys. I mean we should be happy for him."
"Yeah you're right," said Madeline. Just then the bell rang.
"Well I gotta go," said Rory.
"Me too," said Paris. "See you all later." She and Rory left the cafeteria.
(Cut to Chilton parking lot after school that day.)
"So how did it feel to be back? Rory asked Max as they drove away from the school.
"Not too bad," said Max. "But I'd rather be back in Paris on my honeymoon with your mom."
"I don't blame you. Speaking of honeymoons, you were the big gossip topic at lunch today."
"Oh really?"
"Yeah it seems like everyone is talking about how you got married."
"Yeah well I don't mind them knowing as long as they don't know who its to."
"I know. I didn't say anything because I don't want them to know either."
"Okay good," said Max and he smiled at Rory.
(Cut to Gilmore house a little while later.)
"Mom, we're home," yelled Rory.
"Hey Rory," said Lorelai as she came downstairs and gave Rory a hug. She then walked over to Max and they kissed. "Hey honey. How was your day?"
"Pretty good," said Max and he gave Lorelai another kiss. Rory walked into the kitchen and left them alone.
"This isn't as bad as I thought," she said to herself. "It's gonna take some time but I think things are gonna be great."
To be continued!!
Author's Note: Instead of writing a third chapter of Love, Daisies, and Marriage I decided to just write new story about life at the Gilmore house after Lorelai and Max's wedding. I hope you enjoy it!
Chapter 1: A New Beginning
(Cut to Gilmore house a week after the wedding.)
"Rory!" yelled Lorelai as she put her suitcase down in the living room. "We're home!"
"Mom!" yelled Rory as she ran into the living and gave her mom a hug. "How was your honeymoon? Did you guys have fun in Paris?"
"Yup. It snowed the whole time we were there. It was so pretty!"
"Awesome. Where's Max?"
"Getting the rest of the stuff out of the car." Max walked inside and put the rest of the bags down.
"Hey Rory," he said.
"Hey Max," she replied. "Did you have a good time in Paris?"
"Yes. Thanks for asking."
"That's good." She hugged him awkwardly and turned around to see her mom walking into the kitchen.
"Sookie!" yelled Lorelai when she saw her friend.
"Lorelai!" yelled Sookie as they hugged. "Welcome home honey! How was Paris?"
"Fantastic."
"That's good."
"Yeah we ate some awesome food over there but nothing as good as your cooking. Speaking of food I'm starving. What's for breakfast?"
"Leftover wedding cake. That's all we've been eating for the last week."
"Yum. Where is it?"
"Fridge." Lorelai goes into the fridge and takes out the cake. "Is this all that's left?"
"Nope. There is still a ton in the freezer. Let's face it Lor. You're gonna be eating wedding cake for loooong time!"
"Great." Lorelai walks over to the entrance to the living room. "Max! Rory! Who wants breakfast?"
"I do," yelled Rory.
"Me too," said Max. "What are we having?"
"Oooh let me guess!" said Rory. "Leftover wedding cake."
"Yep," said Lorelai. "How'd you guess?"
"Cause that's all Sookie and I have been eating for the last week!" Rory and Max walk into the kitchen and each grab a slice of cake. Everyone sits at the table and they all start talking and eating.
(Cut to Gilmore house an hour later.)
"So did you miss me?" Lorelai asked Rory.
"Yeah but I had a blast with Sookie. You should have been her for junk food night! We baked like 6 dozen cookies and she made homemade fudge. Then we invited Dean over to watch a movie and ate everything! We all felt sick for like 2 days afterwards. I don't think I'll be able to look at anything chocolate for a month!"
"Hahaha. So do you wanna see what we bought you in Paris?"
"You bought me a present?"
"More like presents." Lorelai goes and grabs a shopping bag. She hands it to Rory who starts pulling things out of it.
"No way! You have to be kidding!" She takes several shirts and a pair of pants out of the bag. "Mom these are awesome!"
"I'm glad you like them."
"Thanks so much!" She hugs Lorelai.
"You're welcome but you better share!"
"I will." Max enters the room.
"Hello ladies," he said with a smile. He sat down on the couch next to Lorelai and put his arm around her. "So Lor, did you give Rory her presents yet?"
"Yup. She loves them."
"That's good. I thought she would."
"Thanks Max," said Rory. "The clothes are awesome."
"I'm glad you like them. It certainly took your mom long enough to pick them out."
"I'll bet. I know how Mom likes to shop. You should see her when there is a sale!"
"I can imagine. I'll have to hide the credit cards next time there is one," he said jokingly.
"Not funny!" said Lorelai as she playfully swatted Max. He swatted her back and they kissed.
"Okay guys," said Rory. "Enough flirting for now."
"Aww you're no fun," said Lorelai with a fake pout on her face.
"I know. Well I need to go study for my Spanish test on Monday. You guys have my permission to start flirting again as soon as I'm gone."
"Gee thanks," said Lorelai. Rory smiled and left the room.
"Ughhh," said Max. "I don't want to go back to work on Monday."
"Me either," said Lorelai. "I think we should have stayed in Paris for another week."
"I wish but reality called us home."
"Yup."
"Okay I have to go grade some papers for Monday." He kissed Lorelai and went upstairs. Lorelai grabbed the remote and turned on the TV.
(Cut to Gilmore house that evening.)
"Rory!" yelled Lorelai. "Dinner!"
"Coming!" Rory walked out of her room and into the kitchen. "What's for dinner? I'm starved."
"I don't know. Why don't you ask Chef Max over there? He's in charge of our meals from now on."
"Max," said Rory. "What's for dinner?"
"Spaghetti," Max replied.
"Yum," said Rory. "Finally I get to eat something other than wedding cake!"
"That's what we're having for dessert."
"Noooo! From now on I'm boycotting wedding cake!"
"Fine," said Lorelai. "But you'll be hungry in the mornings because that's all that we're having for breakfast until it's gone."
"Not fair! I'll just go to Luke's."
"Okay okay you don't have to eat wedding cake."
"Thank you but I still think I'll eat at Luke's once in a while. He's gonna lose business now that we finally have someone who can cook in our house."
"You're right. Real food is a foreign concept to me."
"I'm flattered," said Max.
"We're just kidding hon," said Lorelai. "It's gonna be nice to eat something other than take out every night and besides you're a good cook."
"Thanks," said Max. "Dinner's ready." The three of them served themselves, sat down, and starting chatting happily.
(Cut to Gilmore house on Monday morning.)
"Argghhhh," said Lorelai as she reached over to turn off the alarm clock. "I don't want to get up."
"Come on honey," said Max. "I don't want to either but we both know we have to."
"No we don't. I think we should quit our jobs and run away to join the circus."
"That would be nice but unfortunately we have bills to pay."
"I know." They both got up and Lorelai headed downstairs. She walked into Rory's room to wake her up.
"Hey kiddo," she said as she gently shook Rory. "Time to get up for school."
"Go away," said Rory.
"I can't. It's fun to watch you get up early especially since I know you're not a morning person."
"You're sick do you know that?"
"No but I've been told that on several occasions. Now go get in the shower or you'll be late for school." Rory got up and went to get a shower.
(Cut to Gilmore kitchen 45 minutes later.)
"Good morning," said Rory as she entered the kitchen. "I'm starving."
"That's good because we are having your absolute favorite thing in the world for breakfast."
"I'm not eating wedding cake. I know where the Pop Tarts are." She goes over to the cupboard and gets the box out. She puts a Pop Tart in the toaster and pours her self a cup of coffee. When the Pop Tart is done she joins her mom and Max at the table.
"Mmmmm," said Lorelai as she ate her cake. "Ror, you have no idea what you're missing!"
"Yes I do."
"Fine be a party pooper."
"I don't care what you say Mom. You're still not making me eat any more wedding cake. That you should make you happy since you like it so much because there'll be more for you."
"True very true." Lorelai glances at the clock on the wall. "Honey you guys are gonna be late for school," said Lorelai looking at Max.
"Okay," said Max as he got up from the table and grabbed his coat. "Rory I'll meet you in the car."
"Okay," said Rory. Max kissed Lorelai goodbye and went outside. "Mom! You never told me that Max was gonna be taking me to school!"
"I thought you knew," said Lorelai.
"No. I thought I would still take the bus and he would drive. I know it sounds crazy but what will I do if the other kids see me with him?"
"It'll be okay sweetie. Max and I already discussed this and he promised that none of the kids would find out that he and I got married."
"Okay good." Car horn honks outside. "Well I better go. Bye mom." Rory grabs her books and runs outside.
(Cut to Chilton later that morning.)
"Hey Rory," said Paris as she and Louise sat down at Rory's lunch table. "What's up?"
"Hey Paris. Hey Louise. Nothing much I guess you?"
"Same."
"Oh my gosh!" said Madeline as she ran up to the table. "You will never guess what I just heard!"
"Oooh what?" said Louise.
"Okay this isn't school gossip yet so you gotta promise that you won't tell!"
"I promise. Just spit it out already!"
"Okay. Well you know how Mr. Medina wasn't here last week right?"
"Yeah."
"Well it was because he got married!"
"No way! I don't believe it!"
"Well believe it."
"How do you know?"
"Because I was just in his class and he said that the reason that he wasn't here last week was because he was away in Paris."
"So? That doesn't necessarily mean that he got married."
"Yeah I know but he's got a ring on the fourth finger of his left hand and it looks pretty new. That a pretty good indication that he got married."
"Yeah. What a shame. Now we'll never have a chance with him, said Louise dreamily.
"Oh grow up," said Paris. She turned to Rory. "Don't you think they're being pathetic? I mean its not like they ever had a chance with him anyway."
"Yeah," said Rory. "Grow up guys. I mean we should be happy for him."
"Yeah you're right," said Madeline. Just then the bell rang.
"Well I gotta go," said Rory.
"Me too," said Paris. "See you all later." She and Rory left the cafeteria.
(Cut to Chilton parking lot after school that day.)
"So how did it feel to be back? Rory asked Max as they drove away from the school.
"Not too bad," said Max. "But I'd rather be back in Paris on my honeymoon with your mom."
"I don't blame you. Speaking of honeymoons, you were the big gossip topic at lunch today."
"Oh really?"
"Yeah it seems like everyone is talking about how you got married."
"Yeah well I don't mind them knowing as long as they don't know who its to."
"I know. I didn't say anything because I don't want them to know either."
"Okay good," said Max and he smiled at Rory.
(Cut to Gilmore house a little while later.)
"Mom, we're home," yelled Rory.
"Hey Rory," said Lorelai as she came downstairs and gave Rory a hug. She then walked over to Max and they kissed. "Hey honey. How was your day?"
"Pretty good," said Max and he gave Lorelai another kiss. Rory walked into the kitchen and left them alone.
"This isn't as bad as I thought," she said to herself. "It's gonna take some time but I think things are gonna be great."
To be continued!!