Hi peoples. I really and truly appreciate all the love that was sent my way at the end of the of my first story… "the chronicles of children and guardians." I didn't think that many people were actually reading my ponderings; I was amazed.
For newbie's I'll summarize. Jess came to stay with Luke for the summer of 1991 and ended up staying for eight years thus far. Luke, Lorelai, Rory, and Jess met each other that incredible, life changing summer, and the rest as they say is history. If you want to know more read the first have of the story.
What has happened in the interim will be explored as needed or possibly requested throughout the following chapters. Hope everyone enjoys this continuation and now with out further adieu… "the chronicles of teenagers and guardians" (creative no?)
Chapter 1: Family
1999: The last Saturday in May.
"Do I have to wear a tie?" Jess yelled from the downstairs addition of the crap shack.
"Yes," Lorelai and Rory yelled back from the Rory's room, which was the next-door over.
"Crap," Jess muttered under his breath, trying to find one of his two ties in the mess that was his room.
"Watch your language," Luke reprimanded as he entered the kitchen.
"There is no way you could have heard that," Jess joined his uncle in the kitchen with his tie hanging loose around his collar.
"True, but I know you," Luke smirked, helping himself to a bottle of water from the frig.
"Your not dressed," Jess suddenly noticed, "Lorelai is going to kill you."
"We don't have to leave for another hour," Luke shrugged.
"No Rory and I have to be there in thirty minutes," Jess smiled at his uncle.
"Shit," Luke let slip out as he quickly rose from the table, "You didn't hear that right," he turned back to Jess.
"No," Jess shook his head trying really hard not to laugh.
Then Jess was left alone in the kitchen to struggle tying his tie, an art form he had yet to perfect. Even with the years of practice so painfully required by the one and only Emily Gilmore on the rare occasions they saw her, Easter, Christmas, and a few other times.
"Hey, did I hear Luke out here?" Lorelai asked emerging from Rory's room after helping her with her hair.
"Yeah," Jess answered repeating his attempt at his noose for the fifth time.
"Oh come here," Lorelai finally said after watching Jess for a moment. "Your just as helpless as your uncle," Lorelai smiled as she quickly and effortlessly tied Jess's tie and then fixed his collar. "You look very handsome," Lorelai remarked looking at the young man who stood before her.
"Is Rory nervous?" Jess asked trying to draw attention away from himself.
"Petrified," Lorelai answered looking back at her daughter's door. "What about you? Aren't you a little nervous?"
"Not really," Jess shrugged, "It's just a quick speech."
"But it's in front of the whole town, and your there to show off how smart you are," Lorelai said dramatically.
"I think I'm starting to see why Rory's so nervous," Jess accused Lorelai.
"My own nephew, I'm hurt; I'm really, truly, painfully…" Lorelai droned on until Rory interrupted her.
"Mom do you really want both of us freaking out on you?" Rory joined the other two at the table with her notes.
Jess yanked the notes from Rory's vision.
"Hey, give those back," Rory shrieked.
"No! You know your speech backwards, forwards, and probably upside down," Jess retorted.
"Mom," Rory started to tattle like they did back in grade school.
"Jess has point Rory," Lorelai tried explaining to her daughter.
"What?" Rory yelled shocked as she watched Jess smirked at her from the other side of the table, "Stop gloating!"
"Make me," Jess loudly answered back in true teenager form.
"My two valedictorians," Lorelai remarked watching the kids fight, like well kids.
Both Jess and Rory quieted down after that remark realizing how they were acting. "Sorry," they said in unison.
"Much better," Lorelai smiled.
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Luke and Lorelai were sitting in the audience at the junior high with all of the other parents. Luke was shaved and in a suit complete with tied tie, which he did himself, thank you every much. Lorelai was in a cute navy blue suit with a flippy shirt.
"This is ridiculous," Luke whispered in Lorelai's ear.
"What?" Lorelai looked around trying to see what Luke was talking about.
"They only graduating junior high with all this extravagant you'd think it was a grand college and at least high school. This town is crazy," Luke started to rant.
"Babe, you say that at every graduation. Anyway we should be proud we're raising Star Hollow's best and the brightest," Lorelai nudged Luke's side.
Luke just smiled at his beautiful, put his arm around her, and sat back to enjoy, as best he could, the ceremony.
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The principle was the first to speak, than the class president, and then some kid who had liberated the earthworms in the science lab midway through the year. Then it was the valedictorians' time; they were each given two minutes. Rory was the first to go, lady's first and all that. Also she had told Jess if he didn't let her go first she'd find a way to work his swan given back eye into her speech.
"Principle Matthews, faculty members, fellow students, family and friends, welcome. I have been looking forward and dreading this day for many weeks. This day marks a change in all our lives; we have only one more school, one more step until our futures await us. These last years have helped shape our childhoods; the next four will mold us into the young adults we wish to become. Whatever our steps are after that are our own: college, careers, etc. I would also like to take this time to thank the teachers that have taught be throughout the years.
Lastly, to my family… My mom who never gave me any idea that I couldn't do whatever I wanted to do or be whomever I wanted to be. If I grow up to be half the woman she is I will be perfectly content. My Luke, the only dad I've really even known, my ultimate protector; thank you for making my mom and I so happy these last eight years. And lastly, Jess, my cousin, who is actually much more of a brother, you are my best friend and my worst enemy. And you're never allowed to leave me, so get used to the idea of Harvard buddy." With that Rory was almost crying, as were a few others in the audience.
Jess was next; he walked on to the stage, hugged Rory, and then took his place behind the microphone.
"Wow, I knew I should have gone first. Anyway… again welcome, and do not worry you will be seeing your own kids soon. These last eight years have been unexpectedly great; they were not without trials but almost everything seemed to work out as if it were planned. I learned and played with some of the best and weirdest students and teachers here in Stars Hollow.
Now for a little deja vu… I would like to thank Luke, my uncle, who has given up more than I will probably ever know to raise me. I will forever be grateful for the chances you have given me, and the lessons you continue to teach me. To my aunt Lorelai, who is quite possibly the craziest person I have ever met; you have taught me what a true lady and mother is. And to my little sis, or cousin if you are getting technical, if it means spending four more years with you I'll consider Harvard again.
Thank you all for listening, I know your probably thinking Rory and I should have just shared a speech, but we share a bathroom is that not enough. Nevertheless, onward with the ceremony."
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After Jess had finished his speech Luke turned to Lorelai, "Our life's pretty great," he said with a huge proud smile.
"I concur," Lorelai smiled with tears in her eyes looking at her husband, "I just can't believe we'll be doing this again in just four years; they're growing up so fast."
"I know, but having the entire house to ourselves does present some enticing thoughts," Luke winked, "Besides it's never been just us; we've always had a pretty full house."
"Right," Lorelai tried to agree her mind drifting away to more pressing thoughts.
The next chapter will be less sappy and hopefully longer, I promise!
This continuation will probably encompass this summer's break. Again I have no idea how long it will be, and I most definitely do not have a complete plan or focus. I do, however, have some great scenes running through my head; hopefully they come together okay. I will be a little slower in updating for the next month in a half through. Sorry finals and all. By the by... Is anyone even interested in reading this story? Or have any questions about the time line? Or have any scenes they really would like to see or flashbacked too?
Tell me your piece. Please, pretty please review!