Set during Sherry's baby shower. Sherry is telling stories about what she is going to do when the baby gets here, and what the baby will look like. Lorelai tunes her out and thinks back to when Rory was little till now. All in Lorelai's POV
Welcome Baby Rory-
When Rory was born she was so cute. I was so proud she belonged to me. As perfect as she was she still was shunned upon in our snotty society. According to Straub and Francine I was one of those girls. It made me upset that I let something like this happen. I was supposed to go to college, get a good job, and make tons of money. Instead I got pregnant and I didn't finish high school. I never good forgave my self for a while for getting pregnant. I still loved Rory and one little touch from her filled my heart. She would grab finger and she would win me over. At those moments I would remember it was all worth it.
Destination Kindergarten, August 30, 1991,
The first day of school, was something I'll never forget. Rory was six or seven when she first started kindergarten. She woke up really early for the first day. She said we had to be there at 6:45 for a meet-you-teacher meeting. I knew she was excited, so how could you disappoint her. When she realized there was no one there, so I agreed that we go to Luke's for breakfast. I got a quick reply and we were going to Luke's. We sat down and talked about what she wanted to learn, and what she was scared about. I had to reassure her that everything was going to be ok. It was the cutes conversation I have ever had with Rory. Before I knew it, it was time to go. I grabbed her backpack and lunch kit, and put it on her. We walked out the door hand in hand to the school. Then I knew sadly that I had to let her go. My eyes went blurry and they felt like someone turned the water on full blast. I knelt down beside her and told her I loved her, and hoped that she learns new things. She kissed my cheek, returned my love you and let go of my hand. As sad as I was, I knew that the start of that day, Rory was on her way to have it all.
Going back to Sherry's party:
"So Rory, I heard you applied to Harvard." Sherry asked in a nosy tone.
"Um, yes I have, but I'm still waiting to hear back." Rory said, astonished she would even care to ask about her plans.
"Well, Harvard isn't very far from here. You could live with us, so you would live in a dorm." Sherry blurted out hoping Rory would cave in.
After hearing that comment, Lorelai got up and went to the restroom. Rory saw her and got up and followed her. Rory went into the bathroom, realizing the door wasn't .locked.
:"Mom, what's the matter?" Rory looked at her mom, she looked like she was about to cry.
"Rory," Feeling her throat tighter and her eyes welling, "Please don't tell me you would consider living with them.
Look at Rory Now-
After her last shaky sentence, Lorelai looked at Rory. This bright, young woman she raised had applied to all the best schools. She was going to graduate valedictorian at of the toughest prep schools. She couldn't believe it. Most people my age are still waiting for things like this. Rory had it all at eighteen. Rory is going to get to experience everything. Even though she is older, I love how she still asks me for advice. I love how I feel when Rory needs me. Now I'm scared Sherry is going to try and take Rory away from me.
Going back to the bathroom with Rory and Lorelai:
"Mom, I don't want to live with them." Rory had to say that, if she would have said anything else Lorelai would be in tears.
"I'm not ever going to go anywhere." Rory continued as she hugged her mom. Lorelai enjoyed Rory's hug and that one little touch made her heart fall again. Rory really wasn't going anywhere, this time Lorelai knew it.
A/N- Ok this is my first fanfic so you need to send me some reviews. I have some others written you just have to encourage me with reviews to get them on here.
3 Ash
