A/N-Post series finale. Everythings happened. May not be long, I focus on my other story. Interesting Rory starts in Iowa, that's where I live, and for the record, there's more than corn and pigs. Let the games begin.
"Here we are," Lorelai said as they pulled up to the airport and parked.
Rory took a deep breath. "This is it, the begging of the rest of my life. Everything I've worked for."
Lorelai looked over and grinned with mixed emotions.
They both got out of the car, hurling all of Rory's luggage, while still managing to sip coffee. They walked in and registered, neither saying a word.
As they walked to the escalators, Lorelai said, "What a cruel joke. Get up at 5 in the morning and pay less for the plane ticket. The Heinz Ketchup and now this," Lorelai said, yawning.
They stopped before the escalators, where Lorelai couldn't go any further. They set down the luggage, and faced each other.
"Distance can't break bonds baby," Lorelai said, trying to be strong.
"Trust me, nothing could break ours," Rory said, starting to cry.
Lorelai put her hand up to her face and wiped away the tears, as some began to fall down her own face.
"Mom!" Rory said, jumping into Lorelai's arms. Lorelai hugged her tight. Both had their eyes closed, tears falling. "I love you, you know that right?" Lorelai asked.
"Ditto," Rory said, trying to get herself together. She pulled away.
"I got something for you honey, I want you to have a piece of me on your journey, something that every time you look at it you'll either smile or cry tears of joy, thinking of me, of us."
Lorelai pulled out a jewelry box that was red velvet. Rory took it, still struggling to keep herself together. She opened it and saw a silver necklace with an ocean blue small heart.
Rory grinned. "It's beautiful. It's so Lorelai."
"That's thank you enough," Lorelai said as Rory turned and lifted her hair as Lorelai put it on.
"One more thing," Lorelai said as Rory turned around. "Crack a joke. Use some wit. It sets you out from the crowd of depressed people. Make the best of the situation."
Rory looked down and grinned. "I got it mom, honest."
"Then you should be going, my little journalist."
"Yeah, I guess I should."
"Promise me something."
"What? If it's check out at least one strip club or wake up with another employee at least once, there's no guarantees."
"Huh, besides that, that you'll have the time of your life. Okay?"
"That's a promise."
"Write lots of stuff."
"Book a lot of people."
"Call me."
"You better."
They hugged one last time, and Rory picked up her luggage to go.
"Bye mom."
"Bye kid." Lorelai gave her a quick kiss on the forehead, and Rory took a deep breath as she turned and walked to the escalators. She began going up, and turned to see her mom watching her go. She gave a faint wave before she was out of sight of Lorelai, and Lorelai waved back. Lorelai watched the empty spot without Rory for a minute before taking a deep breath herself and turning around to walk the other way. At the top, Rory could still see Lorelai, and watched her walk away, a grin on her face and tears in her eyes, before turning and facing the world herself.