AN: yes, yes, two chapters in one day. Toldya I had them all written out! Hope you like it!

The Party

"But Rory, why do we have to go? I mean, we could just say that we're sick," Lorelai exclaimed, eager to get out of her parents fiftieth anniversary party.

The party was being held at the famous Gilmore summer home in Martha's Vineyard.

"Mom, they're your parents! We have to go. Plus, I've never been to Martha's Vineyard! Are you really going to deprive your only and favourite child of such an experience?" Rory said, making the bambi eyes at her mother. Bambi eyes always worked. "And Grandma and Grandpa are going to invite a lot of really hot rich guys for you!"

'Great, now she's just being mean,' Lorelai thought.

"Rory, I'm surprised at you! You know I'm with your father! What type of girl do you think I am?" she said in mock anger.

"Oh Mommy, I think you are a gorgeous girl who would do anything for her amazing daughter," Rory declared.

"Fine, fine, we'll go. Just don't be surprised if they try to you up with another Yale student," Lorelai agreed reluctantly.

A few days later, at the party, at the vineyard…

"Do you wanna ring the bell? Or should I? Or are we just going to spend the night standing out here in a desperate attempt not to go in?" an impatient Rory asked her mother.

"Well personally, I'm quite partial to standing out her all night," Lorelai responded happily.

"Ok, I'll push the button," Rory huffed. Why did her mother always have to make everything difficult?

As soon as Rory's finger left the bell, one of Emily's new maids opened the door.

"Hi, we're the Gilmore's daughter and granddaughter. We were told there's a party here," the elder Gilmore Girl said in an attempt to confuse the poor maid.

"Mom, leave her alone! You'll only get her fired quicker," the younger whispered as the maid led them to the large dining room where all the other guests were.

"Why Rory, Lorelai, how nice of you to show up!" Emily was obviously annoyed at the two of them.

"Hi Grandma. We really didn't know what to wear. I hope this is ok," Rory said, glancing down at her own outfit.

Rory was wearing a navy blue cocktail dress with a blue shawl. (the blue played up the eyes). Her feet were clad in a pair of strappy black heels.

Lorelai wore an old-fashioned black dress, complete with the same type of shoes her daughter wore.

"Oh nonsense you both look ravishing. Lorelai, you know most of the people here, so how about I show Rory around?" Emily was up to something; most likely Rory's grandmother was trying to introduce her to some more "honorable young men" going to Yale in the fall.

"Alright Grandma, that would be nice," Rory hastily agreed, not wanting Lorelai to answer with a sarcastic comment.

"Follow me then please Rory, and do try to keep up."

As Rory walked away, her mother mouthed to her, "Told you so!" behind Emily Gilmore's back.