Disclaimer: Sadly, I do not own or have the rights to any of the characters, places, or past events discussed in this piece of humble fiction. That honor is officially that of the talented and ingenious Amy Sherman-Palladino, whom created a finale so fabulous that it made us all want to jump up and down and do high kicks.
Episode 1 of Season Five---Title: The Whole Enchilada
Teaser
OUTSIDE THE GILMORE HOUSE
Rory is kneeling on the ground, her face buried in her hands, crying her eyes out. Lorelai slowly walks down each of the front steps and walks across the yard a few feet to meet Rory. She bends down and puts her arms around her daughter. Rory turns her face toward her mother and cries into her shoulder.
Lorelai: (with tears in her eyes, resting her chin on Rory's head, she whispers) It's okay, honey... Everything will be okay...
Rory cries harder.
Lorelai: Come on...Let's go inside.
Lorelai practically pulls Rory up as she rises. She and Rory walk into the house with their arms around each other.
CUT TO INSIDE OF GILMORE HOUSE
The two walk toward the couch and sit down. Lorelai puts her hands onto either side of Rory's face, and then moves them to tuck Rory's hair behind her ears. Lorelai's expression is one of sadness and empathy.
Rory: (crying) Mom...I'm so sorry...
Lorelai: (putting her arm around Rory) Shhh...We don't have to talk about this now...
Rory: I don't know why I...I don't know what I was thinking...
Lorelai: Sweetie...sometimes our hearts move so quickly, our heads just can't seem to catch up...but I promise...everything will be okay...
Lorelai reaches for the phone on the coffee table. She dials a number.
Lorelai: Hey...Michel...its Lorelai. I can't make it back to the inn tonight....Uh...something came up. Make sure all the guests are okay. I'll be there early tomorrow. If you need me, I'll be at home. Bye.
She beeps the phone off and tosses it on the couch.
Fade to black. Opening credits.
[Read on my friends...four acts to go! I promise they're not as heavy as this one.]
