Rory had just finished her speech and looked into the audience; everyone was crying. Everyone was going to miss her; she was going to miss them too. Stars Hallow was her home; all her friends and family were there. Lane: Her best friend, her first friend, she could tell everything to Lane. Sookie: The family best friend. Best cook ever. Ms. Patty: Her dance instructor. She was a bit nutty. Just like Babette: A short woman. Her next door neighbor. Babette was awkward sometimes. Taylor: Forced everything on all of Stars Hallow. Luke: The love of her mom's life. Practically her father. Finally, her mom: Her best friend. The best thing in her life, nothing would be possible if it wasn't for her mom. Rory looked into the audience once more. A final look at everyone who was there for all her life. She walked off of the stage and noticed that the rain had stopped pouring.
Lorelai came running up to Rory and squeezed her tight. "Bones crushing, lungs collapsing," Rory managed to say.
"Oh sorry," she said while letting go of Rory. "I'm just so upset that you are leaving. I mean, you are actually leaving," tears starting flowing down her cheek.
Tears flowed down Rory's cheek too. "Mom, can I have a minute alone?" Rory asked. Lorelai nodded and watched Rory walk out of the tent.
How is she going to walk out of Stars Hallow? Walk out on her mother and all the crazy townsmen? Rory put her face into her hands; this was the hardest thing to do. Leave everyone; everything. Rory heard footsteps walking up to her. Probably Taylor or Kirk. She looked up and saw a man figure; her eyes were too watery to see the face. The man was wearing baggy jeans, a black shirt (or purple), and a jeans jacket. She recognized that jacket; it was very familiar. "Dean?"
Dean came and sat next to her, "Hello Rory. I hear you are leaving. Going around the world, I see?" Rory nodded. Dean stared into her eyes and noticed that they were exactly the same. He loved her eyes. "Rory, I just have to say that you look more beautiful than ever," he quietly said.
"Thanks," Rory said in a quiet voice. "I've missed you Dean. You were a wonderful friend."
"I can still be a wonderful friend if you want me to be," Dean said; not looking away from her light blue eyes. Rory nodded again. Dean went for it; he leaned in and kissed her.
Rory pushed him away. "Dean! What are you doing?!" she screamed out. At that moment Lorelai came into view. Rory heard her yell, but she couldn't make out what she was saying.
Finally Lorelai got to Dean and Rory. "Dean. Glad to see you," Lorelai said in a firm voice. "What are you doing here?"
"Well, I heard Rory was leaving when I came back into town. And I saw everyone under this big tent so I decided to see if this was Rory's party."
Lorelai nodded and said, "Well you were right," she glanced at Rory; who looked disgusted. "What's wrong Rory?"
Rory shook her head and wiped away dried tears. "I'm just sad to be going."
"Oh honey. You'll be fine," Lorelai said while sitting down next to Rory. "You're going to have a great time and you know it. And of course if you feel left out just call mommy and I'll come over there and kick some ass," Lorelai said. Rory laughed and more tears came pouring out of her eyes. They heard a crashing of plates and Lorelai got up. "Sorry, I have to go see what Miss Patty broke now."
Dean turned back to Rory; he leaned in and kissed her again. "Stop Dean!" Rory yelled once she got his lips off hers.
"Why can't we be together Rory?" asked Dean.
More tears started pouring out her eyes. "Because Dean—I loved you and you broke my heart! Three times! How can I trust you again?"
Dean put his arm around Rory and said, "Because, I'm different now! I've grown, you've grown. Everyone has grown! C'mon Rory give it one chance." He leaned in and kissed her again. This time, she didn't stop it. They kept kissing until someone nearby cleared their throat.
"Hello Dean, Rory. You guys are together now again? Are you?" Miss Patty asked. Rory nodded, and Dean did also. Rory was scared to hear what she was about to say. What if she hated her and Dean together? The whole town would hate them together if Miss Patty hated them together. "Well that's just wonderful! Wait until everyone hears this!" The next thing they knew Miss Patty was standing next to Babette whispering something in her ear. Babette looked surprised and went to talk to Taylor. The whole town knew that Dean and Rory were now back together by the next minute. Everyone kept coming up to them and congratulating them for getting back together for the fourth time.
Dean scoffed. "Wow Patty hasn't changed at all. It seems like we are movie stars in Hollywood."
"Well, I guess if this is my going away party, it is my Hollywood. And that means it's your Hollywood too," Rory said in a girlish tone. Dean laughed. "Well, everyone is leaving so I think I should go too. Do you want to walk me home?" Dean nodded. "Let me just go say goodbye to everyone and tell my mom we're leaving," Rory said. She got on stage and tapped the microphone to get everyone's attention. "Excuse me, everyone. I would just like to say that I am leaving to do some last minute packing. Thank you for everything you have done today. I mean—all this! It's beautiful. Thanks to especially you Luke, for making this tarp when you heard it was about to rain. I hope to see you tomorrow before I leave. And if you hear people slamming their fists on your front door at 3:30 in the morning, you should know it's me and my mom." Everyone started laughing at this bit. "And mom, I'll see you at home," she left it at that. Dean walked towards the stage and helped Rory down. They held hands and walked out of the tent.
