Chapter 2: It Ain't Me, Babe

Thanks for reading and reviewing! I wanted to update sooner, but I had this massive concert thing and my friends and I did a really cool act… We started working on it the night before so needless to say I've been busy!

And just letting you know, I am a Luke-Lorelai supporter. That's not to say that they will end up together. They are soul-mates, but it doesn't always happen. Let's just see where the story takes us – I don't want to give spoilers

This chapter is named after the Bob Dylan/Johnny Cash and June Carter-Cash song, It Ain't Me, Babe.

Disclaimer: I do not own this…. Please remember that

Lorelai was brought back to reality by the shrill ring of her mobile.

"'Allo"

"Lorelai –"

"Mom?"

"Lorelai, please do not interrupt me when I'm speaking. It's rude," Emily lectured.

Lorelai stared towards a family walking towards a café, waiting for her mother to continue.

"Lorelai!"

"Oh, yeah. Sorry Mom. Bad connection. Why were you ringing?"

"Oh yes. Anyway, Lorelai, I was wondering if you would be able to pick some things up for me while you're in Paris. I'm having a bit of a party and your father wants some more of the Bordeaux that we brought back from our last trip."

"Yeah sure. So when is the party?"

"Friday night."

"When would you like them. I can bring them around Friday morning if you'd like."

"But I thought –"

"Yeah, I'm coming home, just as soon as I can get a flight"

"Lorelai", Emily warned her daughter about interrupting again, "Did you and Christopher have a fight?"

Lorelai paused before answering. She knew how keen her parents were for the relationship with Chris to continue and she didn't want to disappoint them yet again. But she didn't want them to think that Chris was a victim, yet again. "It's complicated mom. I made a mistake. Chris and I, well it's just not right. We're not right."

"Well you'll fix it"

"It's not as simple as that."

"It is. You were perfect for each other. You were meant to be. Are meant to be."

"Yes mom, you're right. We were perfect for each other. But that changed 22 years ago. I grew up," Lorelai paused, hoping she wouldn't regret what she was about to say, "Mom, we were best friends. We were best friends for 10 years before we became a couple. We became a couple because of you and his mother. You were always saying about how we would marry and become a power couple."

"Lorelai Victoria Gilmore, don't you dare put your mistakes on me."

"I'm not mom! If it hadn't happened," Lorelai took a deep breath, "if we hadn't become a couple, I wouldn't have Rory, and you can say whatever you want about me, but I know you would hate to imagine what it would be like without Rory. She's my best friend."

"Lorelai. Listen to me!"

"No mom, you listen to me! I'm sick of you trying to do what's best. Luke and I were perfect until you got involved and spoke to Chris. After that, nothing was the same. I pushed Luke too far. And then I ran to Chris. I made the biggest mistake of my life, but I can admit it. And right now, I would do anything to take it back."

"Lorelai, all I want is for you to be happy. I want you to do what you think is best for you."

"You promise not to get involved?"

"I promise. And I'm sorry Lorelai."

"I forgive you. So what is this Bordeaux you wanted?"

Rory sat on her, well Logan's, sofa flipping through the tv channels.

"Ace,"

"Yeah Logan?"

"Phone's ringing. Head's up!" called Logan, tossing her mobile from the other side of the room, "Good catch!"

"Hello mom."

"How do you do that? Is my daughter psychic?"

"Mom I've told you many times that Call-ID does exist!"

"Okay. Well do you have class today?"

"Nope. Did you find the hotel? And what was wrong with you. You sounded so down yesterday."

"Yeah, I found it. And I'm fine."

"So, why did you wanna know what I'm doing. Did you and dad decide that you want me to come to Paris too, because, you know, I hate the place!" Rory kids, smiling at Logan.

"No. You have class."

"Yeah, I know" Rory glumly replies.

"Can you pick me up from the airport?"

"Are you and dad coming home early?"

"Nope, kiddo. Just me. So can you pick me up?"

"Well, I'll just have to see. I mean, I had plans with my other mother, but I'll see what I can do."

"Thanks. If not, I'll ask my other daughter. She's so much prettier and smarter anyway."

"Mom?"

"Yeah kiddo,"

"What's going on between you and dad? What happened? What did he do to you?"

"Dirty"

"Mom. Be serious. I'm not a little kid. I know when something is going on."

"I'll tell you tomorrow."

"Presents?"

"Yes. I've got tonnes of presents."

"Well okay then, I suppose I can pick you up!"

"I'll email you the information"

"Bye, fruit of my loins"

Rory stared into space after hanging up, unsure of what was wrong with her mother.

"So Ace, what was that about"

"I'm not sure. Something's up with mom, I'm just not sure what"

"Rory, don't worry about her. She'd tell you if there was something wrong. You're her best friend"

"But she's dating my dad. And she's never wanted to turn me against him. She wants me to have a relationship with him because he's my dad."

Logan sighed, "Ace, relationships with dads are overrated."

"I know."

"She'll be fine"

"I can't shake the feeling that something's up though."

There is silence in the apartment while Rory and Logan think about the predicament, Logan hoping to find a way to cheer Rory up.

"Ace, grab your coat. It's folk night at the pub!"

Luke is busy at the diner working the dinner rush. He hears the bell ring, though it has been ringing almost non-stop since 4:30pm. He shouts out to Lane, and tells the person to grab a seat, double taking when he sees who it is.

Who just walked into the diner? Why is Luke so shocked? What happens to Lorelai and Chris?