#1: Toast

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Jess grumbled softly. This was ridiculous.

Why on earth was he here? In the dark diner, screwdriver and pliers in hand, parts scattered across the countertop.

In the dark diner while Luke slept, fixing the toaster.

Fixing a toaster?

He didn't even like toast. Why the fu-

Then three pictures flashed behind his eyes, clear and quick.

Rory, beautiful and angry, yelling at him about lettuce losses.

Rory, beautiful and smiling as he cottoned on to 'Dodger'.

Rory, beautiful and trying not to smile while she introduced him to Dean.

Jess grumbled again and went back to fixing the toaster.