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Summary: Lorelai and Chris divorced earlier when Chris first suggested it. Except I'm changing the timeline around. I'm estimating two weeks after they came back from Paris. After the divorce Lorelai left Stars Hallow for awhile to get away from the gossip. She went to see her father, who is paying for her vacation or trip if you want to call it that. Only Rory and him know where Lorelai is. Everybody is worried about especially a heartbroken diner owner but won't show it. Babette is watching Paul Anka for her. Sookie and Michel both email her work stuff, for Lorelai took her laptop with her. She's been gone a week already and it's before christmas. April's medical emergency already occurred. I know this has probably been done already but this my take. Everybody is included. Also Lorelai isn't talking to Lorelai.
Prologue
Rory was at the diner writing something while sitting on the counter. "What are you doing," asked April who just came down. Luke was making a fresh pot of coffee and notice the changes in Rory. She wasn't happy that her parents got married, but she looked even more miserable. The light in her eyes are long gone since her mother left. Lorelai's eyes were the same he noticed when he saw here at the hospital up close. He was glad about the divorce yet he couldn't help feeling bad for Lorelai. Even though she hurt him, she deserved happiness. He missed her so much. Rory replied, "Writing a letter to my crazy mother. Since she won't respond to my emails. She always wanted an excuse to write letters to someone. It's been a week and haven't heard from her." "Where did she go," asked April. "I'm sorry I can't tell you. I had to swear not to tell anyone or she wouldn't tell me where she went. My grandmother doesn't even know that my mother left. She thinks my mom is sick. She still thinks my parents are married. My grandfather knows though and he tells me not to worry. That she just needed to get away from everything. If I want to blame anyone I should blame my father and grandmother," stated Rory.
"Seriously your not going to blame anything on you mother," interrupted Luke. "Why do you car," challenged Rory. Luke looked at Rory shocked. "Did she really think the marriage would last? That I'm blind and wouldn't see what the other townies can't see? That she wasn't happy with him, the fake smiles, and sadness in her eyes. It was only a matter of time until that marriage ended. At least she didn't make the same as me and try to make it work like I did with Nicole," ranted Luke. Rory was impressed but but didn't show it. She knew she could trust him with the truth. "My dad asked for the divorce, not her. True she didn't love him, but she was willing to sacrifice her happiness for her mother. She wanted grandma to finally be happy for her once. My father pushed her into getting married. He told me when he proposed, she was uncertain and tried to fight it. She gave up and agreed. He realized she wasn't drinking coffee anymore. He then knew it was you. He finally opened his eyes and saw that she was in love with another. That he will always be her second choice. He didn't think that was enough for him. He also told me that he felt with each passing day, she was dyeing a little more inside," explained Rory.
Luke was loss for words. He didn't know what to think to think. Rory just trusted him with the truth and she was watching for any signs of emotions other than the rant. He couldn't believe that Lorelai was willing to sacrifice her happiness for her mother. Yes, the Lorelai he loved sacrificed her life for Rory, but not her mother. Emily never saw what a wonderful daughter she had. What an amazing daughter she has raised. Lorelai never catered to her mother's needs. She was very independent. "Why did she leave," asked Luke. Rory looked at him, "Wouldn't you after everything this past year? She's tired of being the main gossip. She's thinking about her life, I guess. Get away from the craziness and like I said earlier she hasn't told my grandmother yet. She's afraid to tell her mother she failed," answered Rory. Luke got an idea in his head, "When are you mailing that letter?" Rory was confused, "I'm going to put it in the mail tomorrow." "If I write a letter tonight, can you pick it up and mail it with yours," suggested Luke. Rory smiled, "Sure."
An hour later Luke closed up the diner and Rory left to go home. Upstairs in the apartment April was reading while Luke sat at the table. "You miss her, don't you" asked April. Luke looked up to see April taking a seat at the table. Luke sighed, "Yes I do. I was so angry at her, but now I just want her in my life some how. Before the divorce just watching her walk by was enough knowing I couldn't get closer. It hurt to see her hurting so much when she should have been happy. That's all I want is her happy and she wasn't . That's why I was happy for the divorce not for my own selfish reasons." April saw how much her father loved Lorelai and how unhappy he is without her. He was different without her. He's never talked about someone this much without ranting this much other than Rory. "Why don't you tell her how you fell? Tell her you miss her and want her home. Make her see what she saw in you in the first place. She must of seen more than a grumpy diner owner that only most see. Yes the town knows you care for them but she saw more. You guys were best friends," stated April. Luke smiled at how smart April can be sometimes. Reminded him of Rory which made him think of Lorelai. He shouldn't of kept April and Lorelai away from each other. Luke started to write hoping he can get it right.
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