Before the Beginning
Rating:G
Category:General
Summary:Lorelai and Rory's move to Stars Hollow
A/N:This is my first fic, so please be kind. I hope you review, and, of course, I hope you like it.
Breathing
[Cut to: The Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI is walking with RORY, she has a backpack and a bag, and RORY has a smaller backpack and bag, and LORELAI is at the counter, talking to MIA]
Mia: Can I help you, sweetheart?
Lorelai: I'm here for a job, any job.
Mia: Aren't you a little young, dear?
Lorelai: Please, ma'am. Any job, I'll do it.
Mia: Well, here, why don't we sit down? (MIA comes around the counter, looks down, and sees RORY) Oh, hello. I didn't even see you down there! What's your name?
Lorelai: (knowing RORY won't answer because she's too shy) Her name's Rory.
Mia: (looking back at RORY) Well, Rory, that's a very pretty name. Would you like a drink? (RORY looks at LORELAI for approval, and LORELAI nods)
Rory: Chocolate milk.
Lorelai: Coffee, please.
Mia: Ok, I'll be right back, don't you leave. (MIA goes into the kitchen and returns with a glass and a mug, while she does LORELAI and RORY sit down, putting down their bags) Here we go.
Lorelai: Thank you.
Rory: (taking hers) Thank you.
Mia: Alright, well, we know Rory here. I'm Mia. And you are? (offers her hand to shake)
Lorelai: Oh, Lorelai. (shakes her hand)
Mia: So, Lorelai. Do you live in Stars Hollow? I haven't seen you around before.
Lorelai: Um, no, I'm from Hartford, actually.
Mia: And this pretty little girl is...
Lorelai: Mine. (looking at RORY, then back at MIA) She's all mine.
Mia: So what are you doing so far from home?
Lorelai: Breathing.
Mia: You didn't like it in Hartford?
Lorelai: It just...wasn't really where I needed to be.
Mia: So you drove here? A new town where you have no job? Where you have nothing?
Lorelai: I didn't have anything at home, either.
Mia: And you need a job.
Lorelai: Yes, ma'am. Anything, really. Anything you've got.
Mia: What kind of job are you looking for? What kind of experience have you had?
Lorelai: Actually, this would be my first job, so...none.
Mia: Hmm. And where are you going to live, while you're working here?
Lorelai: Well, the job came first. House second. Or apartment. Or box on the street, for all the money I've got left.
Mia: Lorelai, do you have anywhere to stay?
Lorelai: (looking down)No, not yet.
Mia: What are you going to do? Where are you going to take Rory?
Lorelai: I...I don't know yet.
Mia: Well, that's unacceptable. You need somewhere to stay. You can't work without someplace to go home to.
Lorelai: (getting up)Look, if this isn't going to work out, I need to go check some other places, it's been a long day. Thanks for the drinks. (getting RORY's hand) C'mon, sweetie.
Mia: (getting up)No, Lorelai, wait! That's not what I meant. (LORELAI and RORY sit back down) You need somewhere to stay, and I think we might be able to work something out.
Lorelai: Work what out?
Mia: We have a tiny place out back. No phone, no television. One bed. There's absolutely no room. But I can offer it to you for almost nothing. You work for me, as a maid, and I'll just take your rent out of the pay.
Lorelai: You're offering us a place to stay? And a job?
Mia: Against better judgement, yes, I am.
Lorelai: Oh, my God. Thank you! (gets up and hugs MIA)
Mia: You're welcome, dear.
Lorelai: Oh, thank you! Thank you!
Mia: Would you like to come take a look?
Lorelai: Of course. (to RORY) Hey, honey, come on. (smiling)We're gonna go see our new house. (RORY grabs her hand and gets up, both getting their bags)
Mia: Well, let's go. (MIA gets up and walks out the front door, LORELAI and RORY following)
[Cut To: Independence Inn, potting shed, MIA walks in, followed by LORELAI and RORY]
Mia: Here it is. It's...
Lorelai: Small.
Mia: Yes, well, beggars can't be choosers, now can they?
Lorelai: No, no, I mean, I'm so grateful, I didn't mean-
Mia: Relax, relax. I know it's small. We don't even put our guests in here. But sometimes we're faced with choices. The bad or the worse, you have to pick.
Lorelai: This is neither, Mia. This is wonderful, thank you. So much.
Mia: I'll give you a little time, then. Why don't we meet at six, in the dining room. You can sign the papers and such?
Lorelai: Of course. Can I, um, can I bring...(nodding towards RORY)
Mia: Well we wouldn't want you to leave her here! (to RORY) What's your favorite food, sweetie? I'll have someone make it for you.
Rory: I like macaroni and cheese.
Mia: Okay, then. (to LORELAI)I'll see you at six.
Lorelai: Yeah, okay. (turns around and looks at the very small potting shed and says to RORY) You like it here?
Rory: (nodding her head) I like the lady.
Lorelai: Yeah, she just rescued us.
[Cut To: Weston's Bakery, MIA and FRAN are sitting at a table near the back, drinking coffee and talking]
Fran: I saw her earlier this morning. She stopped in to ask for directions.
Mia: She's so young, isn't she? And that little girl.
Fran: Oh, she's adorable.
Mia: They're both so pretty.
Fran: And skinny, too! I swear they ate two dozen cookies, and still-look at them!
Mia: Well, I gave her a job.
Fran: What job?
Mia: Just a maid. I felt so bad for them, what could I have done?
Fran: Maybe she should call her parents.
Mia: Oh, I'm sure she did already. (pause)Well, she probably did, right?
Fran: She seemed a bit...rebellious.
Mia: Oh, you're right. I didn't even think of that. She probably just left without them even knowing. Those poor people.
Fran: Well, they'll be glad to know you're taking such good care of her. Giving her a job.
Mia: And a home.
Fran: Excuse me?
Mia: She didn't have a place to go, Fran, I didn't know what to do. I let her stay in the potting shed.
Fran: Really?
Mia: When I came around the counter and saw that little girl...
Fran: You just had to help.
Mia: They needed me, Fran.
[Cut To: The Independence Inn, dining room, LORELAI, carrying RORY, comes in, looking for MIA]
Lorelai: (seeing MIA waving to get their attention and walking over to her)Hi.
Mia: My, don't you two look nice!
Lorelai: Thank you, Mia. You look nice, too. I love that necklace.
Mia: Thank you. (they sit down, after a pause) I heard you met Fran.
Lorelai: Who?
Mia: The woman who runs the bakery.
Lorelai: Oh, yeah. To ask directions.
Mia: Right. Well, I went to see her today, and she brought something up.
Lorelai: (looking up from getting RORY down in a chair and getting out the picture book for her)What's that?
Mia: (gently)Do you parents know you're here?
Lorelai: (shaking her head, quietly)No.
Mia: You need to call them. They're probably worried sick.
Lorelai: I left a note.
Mia: You know that's not enough. You need to talk to them, tell them you're alright. What if this had happened to you? If Rory had left?
Lorelai: Rory won't ever need to leave me.
Mia: No, no, that's not it. You'd be worried. Call them, Lorelai.
Lorelai: They don't care where I am.
Mia: I'm sure that's not true.
Lorelai: It is true.
Mia: You don't think they want to know where you are? Where Rory is?
Lorelai: Well, maybe where Rory is.
Mia: You really should call them. Don't you think Rory wants to talk to them?
Lorelai: (looks at RORY, who is obviously excited about talking to her GRANDMA and GRANDPA)Yeah, I guess she does.
Mia: So go call, I'll wait.
Lorelai: Thanks. We'll be right back. Come on, Rory. We gotta go call Grandma and Grandpa, okay?
Rory: Okay. (they get up and leave)
[Cut To: Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI goes up to the front desk and asks to use the phone, she takes the cordless, sits on the couch with RORY and dials]
[Cut To: Gilmore Manor, RICHARD is pacing in the living room, thinking of places LORELAI might have gone, and EMILY is on the couch with the note, crying, the phone rings]
Emily: (through tears)Hello?
[Cut To: Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI and RORY are sitting on the couch]
Lorelai: Hi mom.
[Cut To: Gilmore Manor, EMILY is sitting on the couch]
Emily: Lorelai! (RICHARD looks at her, and goes upstairs to pick up the other phone, then comes back down)Lorelai, where are you? Is Rory there?
[Cut To: Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI and RORY are sitting on the couch]
Lorelai: (rolling her eyes)Yeah, mom, of course. Rory's right here.
[Cut To: Gilmore Manor, EMILY is sitting on the couch, RICHARD is sitting next to her, with the other phone]
Emily: Well, where are you?
[Cut To: Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI and RORY are sitting on the couch]
Lorelai: Um, Stars Hollow?
[Cut To: Gilmore Manor, EMILY is sitting on the couch, RICHARD is sitting next to her, with the other phone]
Emily: Stars Hollow? Where is that?
[Cut To: Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI and RORY are sitting on the couch]
Lorelai: About a half hour away, I think.
[Cut To: Gilmore Manor, EMILY is sitting on the couch, RICHARD is sitting next to her, with the other phone]
Richard: Just give us directions, and we'll be right there.
[Cut To: Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI and RORY are sitting on the couch]
Lorelai: No, dad, I don't want you to come. We're just going to stay here for a little while. I'm okay, I've got a job. A place to stay.
[Cut To: Gilmore Manor, EMILY is sitting on the couch, RICHARD is sitting next to her, with the other phone]
Emily: A job? What job? What place to stay? How did you even get out there? (growing angry)No, no, it doesn't even matter. Lorelai Gilmore, you are telling us where you are and we are coming to get you right this second!
[Cut To: Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI and RORY are sitting on the couch]
Lorelai:No, mom. I am too old for you to be telling me what to do!
[Cut To: Gilmore Manor, EMILY is sitting on the couch, RICHARD is sitting next to her, with the other phone]
Emily:Please. You're just a child.
[Cut To: Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI and RORY are sitting on the couch]
Lorelai: I am not a child, mother! Not anymore. I am staying here. I've got a job, a house and Rory and that's all I need. You want to know how I got here? I'll tell you. I've been saving up for months, mom! Because I couldn't stand it there. Because I couldn't stand you, or dad. And I saved all the money I got and I took a cab here so that me and Rory could have a good life. So that Rory can have a better childhood than I did. So that she can have a better mother than I did. Rory's going to be happy, okay? And maybe for once I can be happy, too.(LORELAI hangs up)
[Cut To: Gilmore Manor, EMILY is sitting on the couch, RICHARD is sitting next to her, EMILY hangs up and starts to cry, RICHARD tries to comfort her]
Rating:G
Category:General
Summary:Lorelai and Rory's move to Stars Hollow
A/N:This is my first fic, so please be kind. I hope you review, and, of course, I hope you like it.
Breathing
[Cut to: The Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI is walking with RORY, she has a backpack and a bag, and RORY has a smaller backpack and bag, and LORELAI is at the counter, talking to MIA]
Mia: Can I help you, sweetheart?
Lorelai: I'm here for a job, any job.
Mia: Aren't you a little young, dear?
Lorelai: Please, ma'am. Any job, I'll do it.
Mia: Well, here, why don't we sit down? (MIA comes around the counter, looks down, and sees RORY) Oh, hello. I didn't even see you down there! What's your name?
Lorelai: (knowing RORY won't answer because she's too shy) Her name's Rory.
Mia: (looking back at RORY) Well, Rory, that's a very pretty name. Would you like a drink? (RORY looks at LORELAI for approval, and LORELAI nods)
Rory: Chocolate milk.
Lorelai: Coffee, please.
Mia: Ok, I'll be right back, don't you leave. (MIA goes into the kitchen and returns with a glass and a mug, while she does LORELAI and RORY sit down, putting down their bags) Here we go.
Lorelai: Thank you.
Rory: (taking hers) Thank you.
Mia: Alright, well, we know Rory here. I'm Mia. And you are? (offers her hand to shake)
Lorelai: Oh, Lorelai. (shakes her hand)
Mia: So, Lorelai. Do you live in Stars Hollow? I haven't seen you around before.
Lorelai: Um, no, I'm from Hartford, actually.
Mia: And this pretty little girl is...
Lorelai: Mine. (looking at RORY, then back at MIA) She's all mine.
Mia: So what are you doing so far from home?
Lorelai: Breathing.
Mia: You didn't like it in Hartford?
Lorelai: It just...wasn't really where I needed to be.
Mia: So you drove here? A new town where you have no job? Where you have nothing?
Lorelai: I didn't have anything at home, either.
Mia: And you need a job.
Lorelai: Yes, ma'am. Anything, really. Anything you've got.
Mia: What kind of job are you looking for? What kind of experience have you had?
Lorelai: Actually, this would be my first job, so...none.
Mia: Hmm. And where are you going to live, while you're working here?
Lorelai: Well, the job came first. House second. Or apartment. Or box on the street, for all the money I've got left.
Mia: Lorelai, do you have anywhere to stay?
Lorelai: (looking down)No, not yet.
Mia: What are you going to do? Where are you going to take Rory?
Lorelai: I...I don't know yet.
Mia: Well, that's unacceptable. You need somewhere to stay. You can't work without someplace to go home to.
Lorelai: (getting up)Look, if this isn't going to work out, I need to go check some other places, it's been a long day. Thanks for the drinks. (getting RORY's hand) C'mon, sweetie.
Mia: (getting up)No, Lorelai, wait! That's not what I meant. (LORELAI and RORY sit back down) You need somewhere to stay, and I think we might be able to work something out.
Lorelai: Work what out?
Mia: We have a tiny place out back. No phone, no television. One bed. There's absolutely no room. But I can offer it to you for almost nothing. You work for me, as a maid, and I'll just take your rent out of the pay.
Lorelai: You're offering us a place to stay? And a job?
Mia: Against better judgement, yes, I am.
Lorelai: Oh, my God. Thank you! (gets up and hugs MIA)
Mia: You're welcome, dear.
Lorelai: Oh, thank you! Thank you!
Mia: Would you like to come take a look?
Lorelai: Of course. (to RORY) Hey, honey, come on. (smiling)We're gonna go see our new house. (RORY grabs her hand and gets up, both getting their bags)
Mia: Well, let's go. (MIA gets up and walks out the front door, LORELAI and RORY following)
[Cut To: Independence Inn, potting shed, MIA walks in, followed by LORELAI and RORY]
Mia: Here it is. It's...
Lorelai: Small.
Mia: Yes, well, beggars can't be choosers, now can they?
Lorelai: No, no, I mean, I'm so grateful, I didn't mean-
Mia: Relax, relax. I know it's small. We don't even put our guests in here. But sometimes we're faced with choices. The bad or the worse, you have to pick.
Lorelai: This is neither, Mia. This is wonderful, thank you. So much.
Mia: I'll give you a little time, then. Why don't we meet at six, in the dining room. You can sign the papers and such?
Lorelai: Of course. Can I, um, can I bring...(nodding towards RORY)
Mia: Well we wouldn't want you to leave her here! (to RORY) What's your favorite food, sweetie? I'll have someone make it for you.
Rory: I like macaroni and cheese.
Mia: Okay, then. (to LORELAI)I'll see you at six.
Lorelai: Yeah, okay. (turns around and looks at the very small potting shed and says to RORY) You like it here?
Rory: (nodding her head) I like the lady.
Lorelai: Yeah, she just rescued us.
[Cut To: Weston's Bakery, MIA and FRAN are sitting at a table near the back, drinking coffee and talking]
Fran: I saw her earlier this morning. She stopped in to ask for directions.
Mia: She's so young, isn't she? And that little girl.
Fran: Oh, she's adorable.
Mia: They're both so pretty.
Fran: And skinny, too! I swear they ate two dozen cookies, and still-look at them!
Mia: Well, I gave her a job.
Fran: What job?
Mia: Just a maid. I felt so bad for them, what could I have done?
Fran: Maybe she should call her parents.
Mia: Oh, I'm sure she did already. (pause)Well, she probably did, right?
Fran: She seemed a bit...rebellious.
Mia: Oh, you're right. I didn't even think of that. She probably just left without them even knowing. Those poor people.
Fran: Well, they'll be glad to know you're taking such good care of her. Giving her a job.
Mia: And a home.
Fran: Excuse me?
Mia: She didn't have a place to go, Fran, I didn't know what to do. I let her stay in the potting shed.
Fran: Really?
Mia: When I came around the counter and saw that little girl...
Fran: You just had to help.
Mia: They needed me, Fran.
[Cut To: The Independence Inn, dining room, LORELAI, carrying RORY, comes in, looking for MIA]
Lorelai: (seeing MIA waving to get their attention and walking over to her)Hi.
Mia: My, don't you two look nice!
Lorelai: Thank you, Mia. You look nice, too. I love that necklace.
Mia: Thank you. (they sit down, after a pause) I heard you met Fran.
Lorelai: Who?
Mia: The woman who runs the bakery.
Lorelai: Oh, yeah. To ask directions.
Mia: Right. Well, I went to see her today, and she brought something up.
Lorelai: (looking up from getting RORY down in a chair and getting out the picture book for her)What's that?
Mia: (gently)Do you parents know you're here?
Lorelai: (shaking her head, quietly)No.
Mia: You need to call them. They're probably worried sick.
Lorelai: I left a note.
Mia: You know that's not enough. You need to talk to them, tell them you're alright. What if this had happened to you? If Rory had left?
Lorelai: Rory won't ever need to leave me.
Mia: No, no, that's not it. You'd be worried. Call them, Lorelai.
Lorelai: They don't care where I am.
Mia: I'm sure that's not true.
Lorelai: It is true.
Mia: You don't think they want to know where you are? Where Rory is?
Lorelai: Well, maybe where Rory is.
Mia: You really should call them. Don't you think Rory wants to talk to them?
Lorelai: (looks at RORY, who is obviously excited about talking to her GRANDMA and GRANDPA)Yeah, I guess she does.
Mia: So go call, I'll wait.
Lorelai: Thanks. We'll be right back. Come on, Rory. We gotta go call Grandma and Grandpa, okay?
Rory: Okay. (they get up and leave)
[Cut To: Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI goes up to the front desk and asks to use the phone, she takes the cordless, sits on the couch with RORY and dials]
[Cut To: Gilmore Manor, RICHARD is pacing in the living room, thinking of places LORELAI might have gone, and EMILY is on the couch with the note, crying, the phone rings]
Emily: (through tears)Hello?
[Cut To: Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI and RORY are sitting on the couch]
Lorelai: Hi mom.
[Cut To: Gilmore Manor, EMILY is sitting on the couch]
Emily: Lorelai! (RICHARD looks at her, and goes upstairs to pick up the other phone, then comes back down)Lorelai, where are you? Is Rory there?
[Cut To: Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI and RORY are sitting on the couch]
Lorelai: (rolling her eyes)Yeah, mom, of course. Rory's right here.
[Cut To: Gilmore Manor, EMILY is sitting on the couch, RICHARD is sitting next to her, with the other phone]
Emily: Well, where are you?
[Cut To: Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI and RORY are sitting on the couch]
Lorelai: Um, Stars Hollow?
[Cut To: Gilmore Manor, EMILY is sitting on the couch, RICHARD is sitting next to her, with the other phone]
Emily: Stars Hollow? Where is that?
[Cut To: Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI and RORY are sitting on the couch]
Lorelai: About a half hour away, I think.
[Cut To: Gilmore Manor, EMILY is sitting on the couch, RICHARD is sitting next to her, with the other phone]
Richard: Just give us directions, and we'll be right there.
[Cut To: Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI and RORY are sitting on the couch]
Lorelai: No, dad, I don't want you to come. We're just going to stay here for a little while. I'm okay, I've got a job. A place to stay.
[Cut To: Gilmore Manor, EMILY is sitting on the couch, RICHARD is sitting next to her, with the other phone]
Emily: A job? What job? What place to stay? How did you even get out there? (growing angry)No, no, it doesn't even matter. Lorelai Gilmore, you are telling us where you are and we are coming to get you right this second!
[Cut To: Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI and RORY are sitting on the couch]
Lorelai:No, mom. I am too old for you to be telling me what to do!
[Cut To: Gilmore Manor, EMILY is sitting on the couch, RICHARD is sitting next to her, with the other phone]
Emily:Please. You're just a child.
[Cut To: Independence Inn, lobby, LORELAI and RORY are sitting on the couch]
Lorelai: I am not a child, mother! Not anymore. I am staying here. I've got a job, a house and Rory and that's all I need. You want to know how I got here? I'll tell you. I've been saving up for months, mom! Because I couldn't stand it there. Because I couldn't stand you, or dad. And I saved all the money I got and I took a cab here so that me and Rory could have a good life. So that Rory can have a better childhood than I did. So that she can have a better mother than I did. Rory's going to be happy, okay? And maybe for once I can be happy, too.(LORELAI hangs up)
[Cut To: Gilmore Manor, EMILY is sitting on the couch, RICHARD is sitting next to her, EMILY hangs up and starts to cry, RICHARD tries to comfort her]