So I just finished reading Our Secret Life and thought of this. It's not going to make Logan a very happy man, mostly because I just don't like him. Anyway, enjoy. And please review

Disclaimer: I do not own Gilmore Girls.

CHAPTER 1

Lorelai pressed the 'play' button on the answering machine for the third time.

"Lorelai, it's your mother. I've been trying to reach you and Rory all day. I wanted to let the two of you know that your father and I are having a party on Friday so dinner is cancelled. However, you are both required to attend. Unless of course you have a life threatening disease and are unable to leave your bed. I'll call later with the details." She glared at the machine.

"Hey Lorelai, it's me." But at Luke's voice, she smiled. "I've got Caesar and Lane working tonight, so I'll PICK YOU UP at seven. See you then."

"Mom? Are you there? Ok, so I guess not. Um, some of my classes were cancelled and I decided to come home for the night. Call me if there's a problem. Love you."

"Mom?" Rory called as she entered the front door.

"Woah, de ja vu. So, do you want to hear the good news or the bad?" Lorelai asked as Rory dropped her bags and they hugged.

"I'll take the good I think."

"Well, Luke and I have another date tonight." The older woman said with a mischievous smile.

"I don't need details." Rory cut in before she heard something she didn't want to.

"What's the bad news?"
"Oh. This." She took her daughters hand, pulled her to the answering machine and pressed play again.

They listened to the message, but Rory didn't get upset.

"Come on babe!"
"What?"
"No dinner. Just a stupid party with my parents."

"Look at it this way. You don't have to sit at a table with your parents. And you can probably avoid them all night long, after saying hello of course."

"Or, look at it this way; they round up a group of respectable young men and have me trapped in a room in the hopes of finally finding me a husband."

"What?" Rory asked as they sat down. "What about Luke?"

"Oh, I'm still with Luke, they just wish that I weren't"

"That's crazy. They should love Luke. I mean, can't they see that he's great for you?"

"Apparently not. Anywho what are we going to wear to this party? I personally suggest something absolutely fabulous my mother will despise."

"Sounds like a plan. But, um, are we allowed to bring a date?"

"I don't know. But would you really want to subject our men to another night together? And in the house used in the original version of the Amityville Horror?"

"I think it would be nice. And at least they've all met, so it won't be awkward."

Lorelai scoffed.

"Ok, so it'll be awkward. Just not the first time meeting kind of awkward."

"Yeah. There'll just be a few 'I hate you' vibes shooting from everyone not named Lorelai. And after they're done with that, it'll be a good thing there's a room full of husbands, because there's no way in hell Luke will ever want to see me again."

"Ok crazy lady. You obviously need coffee. So we'll go and you can ask your boyfriend then."

"He's gonna say no."

"No. He's not."

"Yes he is. And when he says 'no' you can give me five bucks."

"You're insane." They pulled on they're coats and walked out the door.

"And after you've given me your money you can go ask Dean."

When they reached the diner, they sat down. Luke walked over with two mugs and a pot of coffee. He put down the pot without a word.

Lorelai grinned.

"He's finally learning. Aren't you proud Rory?"

"Ask him." Was Rory's only reply.

"No." Lorelai sipped her coffee.

"Ask me what?' Luke asked, putting down his order pad.

"Ask him."

"No."

"Yes."

"No."

"Luke, my grandparents are having a party on Friday night, and mom was wondering if you'd like to come."

"Oh." He looked at his feet.

"Hah! I told you he'd say no."

"That was not a 'no' that was an 'oh'."

"To be followed shortly by, 'Sorry, I can't. On Friday I have to stick something very sharp into my eye.' Translation: 'No. Because I would rather go blind than spend another second around your parents.' Now give me my money!"

"I'd love to"

"What?" Lorelai asked, shocked.

"I'd love to come to your parents party. Just give me the details and I'll work it in."

"Oh. Ok, that's great. No room full of husbands for me. They'll all be for you." Lorelai said pointing at her daughter. Luke just shook his head and walked away.

"So now you owe me five dollars." Ror said triumphantly holding out her hand.

"Lorelai shook her head.

"You'll get your money after you've asked your boy."

"Fine. He's working at Doose's so I'll go ask him now." Rory gulped down her coffee and walked out the door.

"Where's Rory?" Luke asked stopping at the table again.

"Asking Dean to the party."

"Oh jeez."

Relax. You won't have to spend any time with him. Except maybe the drive. But I promise it will be nothing like the Pippy Event."

"I'm not so sure about this Lorelai."

"Please! If you don't come, I'll be forced to spend the entire party talking to men my mother believes to be marriage material."

"I just don't-"

"I'll make it worth your while." She smiled suggestibly.

"Ok. I'll go. But I am not talking to that punk."

"Good. I've got to go. But I'll see you at seven right?"

"Right." She leaned forward and kissed him over the table.

"Bye."

"Bye." He stood and watched her leave.

"Dean, hey." Rory said stepping up beside him.

"Hey. I didn't expect to see you today." He stopped moving the shampoo bottles he was shelving and turned to give her a quick kiss.

"Well I didn't have anything on today so I thought I'd come for a surprise visit. So surprise."

"Yeah, I am surprised. But um, I have to work. And I don't get off until six. So ah, what time do you have to get back?"

"I can leave it till the morning. So I'll spend the day with mom and the night with you. Ok?"

"Sounds great. I'll see you at six."

"Oh, wait, I wanted to ask you something."

"Ok, sure."

"My grandparents are having a party and mom's bringing Luke, and I was wondering if you'd like to come with me."

"I can't."

"Oh."

"I'm sorry. I have to work."

"Are you sure? Coz if it's Luke, you won't have to spend any time with him. We could probably avoid him most of the night."

"No it's not Luke. I really do have to work. I mean living at Kyle's is great. But it's not cheap."

"Oh, ok. Well, I just thought I'd ask. It's no big deal. I'll see you later."

"Yes you will. And I'm sorry about the party."

"It's ok. I've got to go. Bye." She kissed him quickly and then left the store.

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