I thought it was about time I did a sequel to this so I hope you enjoy it! :)

This will be set around season 4/5 and Rory's started at Yale doing journalism. Sophie is at a local college on a sports scholarship and is also working at the diner in her free time with Jess who is living at the apartment above the diner. Sophie and Jess have become close friends (nothing romantic as they are sort of family!) Luke and Lorelai also have a two year son called Will. They are also finally on good terms with Emily and Richard who have come to accept Luke.

Chapter 1

"I'm home!" Rory called coming through the front door.

"Roreee!" A voice shouted. Will appeared and launched himself at Rory.

"Woah! Hey little bro!" Rory smiled giving him a kiss on the head.

"There's my Yale student!" Lorelai grinned appearing from the kitchen and gave her a hug too.

"Hey mom!" Rory grinned back. "Is everyone at the diner?" She then asked.

"Yeh Soph had an afternoon shift today. Jess should be there too. Go on over if you want! I just have to finish this paperwork for the inn but then I'll be right over." Lorelai smiled.

"Ok, should I take Will?"

"Sure! But be careful on the roads!" She warned.

"I will. Hey little bro, do you want to go see your daddy?" Rory smiled.

"Daddeee!" Will beamed, excited.

"Go get your coat then mister!" Rory chuckled.

She helped him get it and his shoes on and then headed off to the diner.

"Rory!" A voice called from behind her.

Rory turned round and smiled. "Lane! Hey!" She grinned and hugged her best friend.

"Hey! Hey Will!" She smiled at the two year old. "How's Yale?"

"Yeh it's good! Hard, but good!" She smiled. "I'm just heading to the diner. You want to come?"

"Sure, let's go!" Lane smiled.

They got to the diner and went in, making the bells jingle in the process.

"Daddeeee!" Will said excitedly as he saw Luke straight away.

Luke turned around and his face lit up at the sight of his son running towards him. He smiled and picked him up. "Hey buddy!" He then saw Rory. "Hey Rory!" He smiled giving her a one armed hug. "Journey ok?"

"Hey Luke! Hardly any traffic." Rory smiled back at her stepfather.

Sophie and Jess went over to greet them as well. The sisters shared a loving embrace. It was the first time they had spent time apart. They were enjoying what they had chosen to do but it didn't stop them from missing each other.

"Mom should be here in a bit. She's just doing some paperwork." Rory told Luke who nodded in acknowledgement.

"You want coffee?" He asked.

"Do you have to ask?" Rory grinned.

"Obviously not." Luke rolled his eyes., putting Will down who went and sat on Rory's lap at a table.

Rory looked around her and smiled. A lot had changed but a lot was the same as well. She looked down at her baby brother sat on her lap and smiled. Her mom had fallen pregnant after her and Luke's honeymoon and nine months later, William Richard Danes was born. He was perfect. Everyone was so happy when they found out about him. Even her grandparents were excited. She then looked up at the counter and smiled at Sophie and Jess who were gossiping together. Sophie had finished her school as valedictorian just like herself and was offered a sports scholarship at a local college near Stars Hollow so she was able to live at home. Jess also decided to attend a local college and lived at the apartment above the diner but was spent a lot of his time at the Crap Shack as well. The two of them had become very close as they both worked at the diner a lot of their free time. She watched as Luke came over smiling and gave her some coffee before going back to the kitchen to get her some food. Luke had been amazing throughout her mom's pregnancy. He was caring, loving and made sure she was looked after. He doted on Will too and Will loved him. Their strong bond was obvious. Her phone then vibrated so she got it out and she grinned as she read the text she had received. It was from Tristan. Her and Tristan were still dating. He had gone to Harvard but they were determined to make the long distance thing work.

Just then the bells jingled on the door and Lorelai came rushing in.

"Urghhh need coffee quickly!" She announced.

Luke rolled his eyes at his wife's antics but got her a cup and gave it to her as she joined Rory at the table.

"So how's Yale treating you hon?" She smiled.

"It's great! Weird being Paris' roommate but it's nice." Rory smiled.

"How's Tristan doing? Is he enjoying Harvard?"

"Yeh I think so! He's said his course is good."

Sophie and Jess soon joined them and they all chatted for a bit.


That evening, they all had Friday Night Dinner at the Crap Shack, a new tradition that had been formed. They alternated between the different houses every week. Rory answered the door to them. "Hey Grandma, Grandpa!" She smiled.

"Rory!" Emily smiled and hugged her granddaughter before Richard did the same.

"How is Yale treating you?" He asked.

"Very well!"

"Glad to hear it!"

"Gramma, Grampa!" Will shouted and ran towards them.

"Why who's a handsome fellow!" Richard smiled adoringly at his grandson.

They all went through to the kitchen where Luke and Sophie were cooking the dinner.

"Well something smells lovely!" Emily commented.

"Thanks! We're making lasagna!" Sophie grinned.

"Thought we would do Rory's favourite since it's her first time back from Yale." Luke smiled.

Rory grinned. "Thanks Luke!"

"I am standing right here as well you know!" Sophie joked.

Rory grinned. "Thanks to you too!" She joked.

"Why you're very welcome! How nice of you to appreciate my amazing cooking skills." Sophie grinned.

The two girls laughed.

"Oh did I tell you? Dad has finally taught me to make his famous cheeseburgers!" Sophie grinned. It had taken about a year for Sophie to start calling Luke dad but now it just came naturally to her.

"I'm sorry! When I ask for recipes, you tell me no!" Lorelai pouted coming into the kitchen.

"That's because you can't cook!" Luke said.

Rory laughed and headed to her room to give Tristan a call. She returned about 10 minutes later. "Jess! Why is there a Hemmingway book in my bed?" Rory said affronted.

Everyone laughed, having witnessed this a lot.

"It's going to keep appearing until you read it!" Jess smirked.

"I'm not reading this until you read Ayn Rand!" Rory objected.

"Never going to happen!"

"Well right back atcha then!"

The dinner was then ready and everyone sat down and enjoyed their big family dinner together. It was a really nice evening and everyone had lots of fun catching up on gossip.

Hope you liked it! It's the first chapter so please be nice! :p Let me know what you think! I love reading your reviews and I hope you enjoy seeing this back! :)