Where Rory's Story Resumes
The characters in this story are the sole rights of Warner Brothers and Amy Sherman-Paladino. I have no ownership of them, just pure love for them.
This story picks up right before the "final 4 words" of the Year in the Life Revival. It opens with Lorelai and Rory sitting on the steps of the gazebo.
The characters in this story are the sole rights of Warner Brothers and I have no ownership of them, just pure love for them.
After her spur of the moment dream-like wedding, Lorelai and Rory sit on the top step of the gazebo staring out at the beautiful town square decorated for the planned wedding ceremony that is to take place later that day. They are both exhausted, and yet at the same time, exhilarated. Lorelai looked over at Rory and noticed that she looks a little somber. She asked her what's on her mind, and Rory decided to tell her.
Chapter 1
"How can I be so tired but so awake at the same time? I need to get some sleep if I'm going to stay awake for the second ceremony this afternoon." Lorelai moaned to Rory. Rory mumbled something indistinct toward Lorelai. When Lorelai looked over at Rory, she noticed that she seemed sad or preoccupied.
"Hey, you okay? Look at me, Rory. What's up with you?" Lorelai gently coaxed.
Rory looked over at her mother. She looks so happy, so beautiful. In her mind, she is thinking about how the news she has to share is going to break her mother's heart. She wanted more for Rory. Rory was supposed to "do life the right way," whatever that means.
Rory spoke the words that have been hanging on the tip of her tongue for several weeks.
"Mom."
Lorelai answered, "Yeah."
"I'm pregnant," Rory uttered.
Lorelai was speechless. She looked at Rory with surprise, her chin dropping to her chest and her eyes just about bugging out of her face.
"Wh...wh...uh...uh...uh...ar...ar...are you sure? Are you serious? Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. Nice joke, you really had me going there for a minute!"
Rory hung her head and began to cry. The tears that she had been holding back since she found out she was pregnant flowed from her eyes like someone had opened a dam. She was sobbing and shaking and couldn't control her emotions any longer. She needed her mom. Her best friend who was always there for her and understood her like nobody else.
Lorelai watched her daughter fall apart before her eyes. Her immediate concern was for Rory's emotional well being. She realized that she needed her help and understanding, not her sarcastic witty banter. She thought quickly, moved over next to Rory and held her tight until her sobs began to slow down. With tissues at the ready and without discussion, Lorelai gathered her daughter in her arms and the two of them slowly walked back to the house in silence. When they arrived, Rory began explaining her situation to Lorelai. But Lorelai placed her finger to her lips to indicate that she did not want to talk just yet. She explained to Rory that she wanted her to get into her pajamas, she was going to do the same.
"Meet me on the couch and when you are ready, I'm here to listen without judgment," Lorelai whispered.
Lorelai proceeded to get into her pajamas and collect massive amounts of junk food on the coffee table in the living room. She made a pile of Pop Tarts and a plate of Mallowmars. She threw some tater tots in the oven, gathered several boxes of Red Vines, and a grabbed gallon of ice cream from the freezer and two spoons. She found a bag of M & M's, a bag of marshmallows and a can of whipped cream. She then selected several movies from their collection for Rory to choose from; a comedy, an action flick, and an old classic drama. She wasn't sure what Rory would choose, but she needed to help her daughter take her mind off her troubles until she was calm and ready to discuss her recent revelation. She steeled herself for the evening ahead. Rory needs love and support right now. She needs her best friend, not her mom. It was always so easy for Lorelai to be Rory's best friend, but the mom in her wanted to take over and make everything okay for her daughter.
When Rory came into the living room and saw the pile of junk food her mom had compiled, she looked at her and smiled. She was happy to see that her mom was in best friend mode and not freaked out mom mode.
"Thanks, mom!"
Lorelai looked at her daughter with understanding, "I figured only massive amounts of junk food will get us through this. I've selected three movies for you to choose from. We can watch and eat and eat, and eat until you are ready to talk about the situation. I'm here for you Rory, always! Whenever you are ready to talk, I'm ready to listen."
The two Gilmore Girls sat down and began to eat while watching a movie that Rory selected. After about an hour, Rory picked up the remote and paused the movie. She explained to her mom that she needed to use the bathroom and when she gets back, she would like to talk. Lorelai looked at her daughter and said she would be ready to listen.
While Rory was using the bathroom, Lorelai made coffee. She poured a cup for Rory, but second guessed it, due to her situation. She would let Rory decide whether or not to drink it. Without question, Lorelai needed coffee for the upcoming discussion. She made herself comfortable on the couch in the living room and waited for Rory to return from the bathroom. When she did return, she got comfortable on the couch with her mom. The two sat in silence for a few minutes until finally, Rory began to talk.
"Where should I start?" she asked her mom.
Lorelai answered, "It's your decision, but at the beginning would work for me."
"Do you have any questions you need me to answer immediately?" Rory asked.
"Because it could take a while to get the question I know is burning on the tip of your tongue."
"Rory, if I started asking all the questions that are swirling around in my head right now, you wouldn't be able to give me the whole story. And, I want to hear your story. I don't just want the answers. Talk to me, sweets."
"Okay, but as soon as I start talking, you can't interrupt. Maybe you should have something to write on so you can write down your thoughts and questions while I talk." Rory suggested to her mom.
"That's an excellent idea!" Lorelai agreed. She went in search of a pen and paper.
Once Lorelai returned and was ready to listen, Rory started to tell her story.
Rory explained that her current situation began about 5 years ago while she was traveling and writing for several online magazines. While in London, she ran into Logan. Although the encounter was awkward at first, they decided to have lunch together. After that initial lunch, they kept in touch with each other on social media, by email, and eventually through texting. Both Rory and Logan knew that they were fooling themselves if they didn't admit that their renewed "friendship" was something more serious. They eventually picked up where they left off as if nothing had ever happened. Rory made it clear that she and Logan had started an exclusive monogamous relationship once again. Both of them had decided that they would keep the relationship hidden because Logan didn't want his family to know. That meant Rory couldn't tell anyone either. She hated keeping things from the people she loved, but it was the only way they could see things working out for them.
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you about me and Logan mom. I really am truly sorry! There were so many times I was close to telling you, but the fear of ruining what Logan and I had kept me from revealing our relationship." Rory pleaded.
Rory looked over at Lorelai and noticed that she hadn't written anything down yet. It was puzzling, but she continued to tell her story. Rory then moved ahead a few years. She explained that everything between her and Logan was going smoothly for about 3 years until his family began to get in the way again. They didn't know about Rory, so they assumed that Logan had either resumed to his old playboy ways or was not involved with anyone. They began to pressure him about developing a relationship with a woman from a very powerful French journalism family. His dad explained that a merger would be beneficial for both families, and encouraged Logan to develop a relationship with their daughter Odette. Logan tried to avoid the situation and did so for almost a year until Mitchum finally insisted that he step up and make this happen. Logan figured he would make an attempt at developing a relationship with Odette under the pretenses that it would eventually fail and he would be off the hook. So, he started a casual dating relationship with her to get his father off his back.
Lorelai looked at Rory and started to speak. Rory stopped her and pointed to her pad of paper indicating that she should write down her thoughts and not interrupt. Lorelai pulled her lips into her mouth and started writing furiously, it took her almost five minutes. When Rory realized she was done writing, she continued her story.
Rory explained that although the situation made her extremely unhappy, being without Logan made her even more unhappy. So, she put up with the ruse in order to stay with Logan. He and Odette were just dating and there was nothing sexual between them at first. Once Odette's family realized how beneficial a merger between the two families would be, they also began to pressure the couple. Talk of engagement and marriage began to be thrown around. Logan was not on board, but Odette was. Finally, Logan came clean with Mitchum and explained that he was already in a serious relationship and couldn't marry Odette. He only started dating her to get the family off his back. Mitchum not only didn't care, but he also didn't want to hear it. He explained that it was time for Logan to step up and support his family. He had plenty of time to sow his oats. It was time to settle down and join the family business. Logan had tried before to ignore his family and the Huntzberger fortune, but he failed. He wasn't cut out for the life he had to lead without his fortune. He thought he would be able to live without it, but after college, he realized the life he was born into was more a part of him than he had originally thought. Eventually, he found himself living that life again and went back to working for his father and all that went with it. If he didn't give in to his father, he would be disowned again, and he couldn't stand the thought of living that life again.
Rory noticed that Lorelai was writing furiously again. She had filled two entire pages with what Rory assumed were thoughts and questions. Lorelai looked at her daughter and gave a pained smile while continuing to hold her tongue. Rory asked her mom if she needed a break. She explained that she was only about a third through her story, and she could use a break. Not only was she hungry again, but she also needed to use the bathroom again too. Lorelai, being afraid to open her mouth for fear of not being able to close it again, with wide eyes vigorously shook her head yes. The two Gilmore Girls got up to stretch, refresh and refuel to get ready for round two of the Rory Saga.
