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Hartford, CT

Rory POV

The flight was exhausting. It truly felt like it would never end.

However, I was eventually pulling up to my hotel for the night. I was so excited. For once in my life I was on my own.

Although the flight took a lot out of me, I was anxious to get some information on my mom.

However, I was also fascinated with a little town just outside of the city called Stars Hollow.

I decided that I would check out the kitschy little town that night; I had my mother to find and that simply could not wait.

I walked to city hall and was astonished upon pulling up.

The building was stone with pillars that closely resembled the Louisiana Governor's mansion.

I walked in and followed the sign that said "birth certificates."

This was it, or so I hoped.

Three hours later I had gotten close, but not close enough. I still had to go to two more courts to confirm my mother's identity.

With that out of the way, I was excited to get to Stars Hollow.

Upon pulling up, I saw a summer festival.

I also saw a diner. I was definitely in the mood for a cup of coffee, so I parked the small rental car and walked in.

It was obvious that I was a visitor.

The townies looked at me like some would look at a celebrity. But maybe a celebrity that had a few beers and a not-so-nice image.

I sat at one of the bar stools when a gruff-looking older man approached me.

"One cup of coffee please!" I said, rather joyfully.

He went and got me a to go cup and filled it with the beverage.

"What do I owe you?"

"Nothing. New customers get the meal on the house."

"Thanks."

"I'm Luke, by the way." He said, extending his hand.

"Rory."

"What brings you here, Rory?"

"I am spending some time in Hartford before my freshman year at Yale. My condo should be ready in a few weeks."

Half of that was true. My parents had generously bought me a condo near Yale's campus under the agreement that I'd graduate in four years.

While I was comfortable telling the Diner man that much, I didn't want to reveal the real reason.

"You know, if you want, check out the Dragonfly Inn. It's about twenty minutes from New Haven, and you have to pass through here to get there, so why not?"

"I'll have to check it out."

Seeing that I felt like I over extended my welcome, I smiled, thanked the man, and walked out.

Stars Hollow

Lorelai's POV

It was one of the worst days in the history of owning the Inn.

Actually, it wasn't. But being that it was my "dark day," I tended to snap at people.

Sookie lovingly referred to me as "Michel."

Ugh.

It's okay. Tonight, Luke is actually taking me to the summer festival.

Hopefully, I can get my mind off of my baby girl.

Just as I am about to throw in the towel on this crappy day, as I walk into my office, I see a bouquet of daisies.

Tears gleaming in my eyes, I read the card.

"Lorelai, just wanted to brighten up your day like you brighten mine."

That husband of mine never fails to amaze me.

I think about my next maneuver, but decide to head home instead.

Later that night, Luke holds my hand as we walk to the town square.

"I love you, Luke. Thanks for supporting me through all of this mess."

"No problem. Hey, I told this girl Rory about the Dragonfly today. She's going to attend Yale in the fall and needed a place to stay before her condo was ready."

"Thanks, babe! We should have a room available."

We kissed as we walked up to the gazebo. Today was hard, but having a husband like Luke there made it that much better.

Rory POV

The festival was nice.

I met this girl about my age named Lane, and we walked around for a while.

She introduced me to some of the other townspeople, and I actually felt like I belonged.

Stars Hollow was the place I'd felt most at home at on the East Coast. Of course I had Baton Rouge, but there was something special about this town. I couldn't put my finger on it exactly.

I was actually sad when I had to head back to Hartford that night, but I was sure that I was to be back.

The next morning, I checked out of the high rise hotel in Hartford and headed to the Dragonfly Inn in Stars Hollow.

It seamlessly fit in with the rest of the town. The yellow exterior and white porch screamed "charm."

As I walked in, a brunette woman stood at the desk and greeted me with a smile.

"Hi, I'm Rory. Luke told me about this place and I was wondering if you had any rooms?"

"We sure do," she replied happily.

"Okay, thank you. Um, what is your name?"

"Sorry! That slipped my mind. I'm Lorelai Danes. My best friend and I own this Inn."

"It's very nice to meet you."

"You wll be in room seven. It's straight up and to the left."

"Thank you," I said, taking the keys.

I pulled my bag up to my room and was even more surprised to see the charm in the room.

Stars Hollow in general oozed with charm.

As I settled, I texted mom to let her know that I was okay.

After settling, I went back downstairs and asked Lorelai how to get to the clerk's office in Hartford.

"Oh, that one is so easy. You just head straight on highway 672 and it should be on your right."

"Thank you so much, Lorelai."

She smiled.

I headed to the clerk's office to get some more information on my mother. Although this was going to be a pivotal moment in my life, I was ready for the challenges that would come with it.

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