A/N-- hey everyone. For those of you who read my last story New York Wonders, I am so sorry. It was my first fanfiction and I didn't have the right drive to go out and finish it. I also realized it's a lot easier to write the whole thing (at least most of it) and then just have the chapters ready to post. That's how I am doing this story. Of course, I can change it if anyone has ideas. so right now I have the first three chapters done but all of a sudden I am like addicted to writing so there will be more soon! The first few chapters may be a little slow and a little short-- sorry for that! But they do get better and longer!! So please keep reading.

Anyways, this takes place after the fifth season, I believe. Rory is staying at her grand parents' house. She is dating Logan.(not for long ) She isn't talking to her mom and is not at Yale. I think that's all you need to know. If there is anything else I think of, I'll let you know. Now, on with the story!

Chapter ONE.

"Rory darling! Wake up! You're going to be late for your community service!" Emily Gilmore shook her granddaughter awake.

"Five more minutes..." Rory replied groggily.

"Rory...now! You have to be at the nursing home in an hour! Martha has started a bath for you. Now, up!" Emily waited a few seconds to see if Rory would get up willingly. Since this didn't happen, she pulled the covers off of her granddaughter.

"UHH. Alright. I'm up. I'm up." Rory said getting up and walking into the bathroom.

"Good I'll have the cook make you some coffee and breakfast. It will be on the table when you have finished getting ready."

"Thanks grandma! I'll see you later!" yelled Rory from inside the bathroom.

After finishing her bath, Rory did her hair and make-up, put on something "work-worthy" and ran out the door. She made to work just in time. Rory was still new at the whole nursing home thing. It was only her second week. However, she had been fitting in just great. Everyone loved her upbeat personality and crazy wit. And Rory was glad she worked with such nice people. She had needed a break from all the drama of her usual Yale gang. Rory had met Kate the day she started and they had become instant friends. Kate knew all about Rory's situation and was extremely supportive although she secretly wanted Rory back in school.

"Hey Rory. We have a newcomer today. He'll be in your section so you'll have one more to look after. I hope that's alright."

"That's fine, Kate." Rory smiled, "The more the merrier, right? What's his name?"

After checking her clipboard, Kate replied, "Ah, I believe his name is Janlan DuGray."

I know it's kinda short but I hope you liked it anyways. Review please and I will update really fast! --Jen.