CHAPTER THREE
** Miracles Happen When You Least Expect Them **
Genre: Romance
Pairing: Lane/Dean
Rating: K+
Disclaimer: Lane, Dean, Mrs. Kim, Richard and Emily Gilmore and all other recognizable "Gilmore Girls" characters belong to Amy Sherman-Palladino, Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions, and the WB. There is no profit from the copyrighted characters or infringement intended.
After Dean settled the bill, he casually sauntered up to the table where Richard and Emily were eating and before he could reintroduce himself, Emily snapped at him, thinking he was one of the waiters on staff.
"Young man, this pate is simply inexcusable. When I order goose liver pate, I expect it to be made from only the finest foie gras. Judging from the smell and consistency of this horrible muck, I can only assume the person who prepared this chose to open a can of Alpo instead."
"Oh, and you consider yourself an expert on the taste and smell of Alpo, do you?"
"Now see here, young man. I happen to know Francois Dubois, the owner of this establishment, and I'll see it to you that you never work here again because you had the audacity to talk to my wife like that. What IS your name?" Richard demanded angrily.
"Dean Forester. I used to date your granddaughter, Rory."
"Ah, yes… the loser with no ambition. I'm not surprised you're a – WERE a waiter. I'm happy to hear Rory came to her senses and sent you on your way – just as I'm about to do."
"Actually, I'm NOT a waiter. I just finished my meal and I came over to say hello to you and your wife."
"YOU just finished a meal here? I'd doubt you'd have the kind of funds to eat in a fine establishment such as this," Richard chuckled sarcastically.
"You're right sir, I don't - that's really why I came over to your table. I was kinda hoping you could lend me the money to help me pay for my dinner."
"That's absurd!" Emily screeched. "I second my husband's opinion about Rory sending you on your way."
"Yes, ma'am, you're right – that is absurd. My attempts at humor this evening are failing miserably. I do apologize. I know things were never that good between us because you wanted more for your granddaughter. Well, at least I can tell you she's chosen someone now who I think you'll approve of. I understand her new boyfriend goes to Chilton and comes from a very wealthy family right outside of Hartford. I guess I just couldn't compete," Dean said with a straight face, lyingly. He wanted to laugh out loud, picturing the expressions on their faces when they saw Jess eye to eye for the very first time. If they thought HE was unsuitable for Rory, they were in for a very rude awakening when their paths eventually crossed with Jess Mariano's.
"Divine! Well, that's simply divine!" Richard exclaimed joyously.
"Oh, we must get Cook to whip up her famous beef bourguignon and invite this young gentleman of Rory's over for dinner soon," Emily enthused.
"Why, Emily, that's an excellent idea," Richard agreed.
Dean strolled away, knowing they were happily back in their own little world, planning a fantasy that was going to blow up in their faces. He'd give anything if he could be the fly on the wall when Rory brought Jess into their mansion. It gave him a sense of satisfaction knowing they were going to wish that Rory was still with him and not Jess, who was going to have less respect for them than they had for their own servants. Dean was sure that whatever they shoveled out in Jess' direction wasn't going to phase him one bit and he was going to give back better than he got.
"What are you smiling about," Lane asked curiously as a grinning Dean climbed back into the car.
"Oh… I just wanted to make sure and tell them Rory's got a new boyfriend. You know… in case they decide they'd like to formally meet him. "
"Whoa! You told them about Jess?" Lane giggled. "Way to get revenge!" she remarked admiringly, sticking up her right hand towards Dean to high five him.
Dean high fived her back and they drove to the Bow Tie Cinema Palace to see Lord of the Rings.
Lane got excited after they got their tickets and Dean took her by the hand up to the concession stand and told her to get whatever she wanted. She eagerly ordered the obligatory tub of popcorn with lots of butter and salt, a box of snow caps, a box of gummy bears and a large coke. Dean chuckled at how delighted she was to load up on junk food. He'd gotten used to Lorelai and Rory chowing down on major junk on their movie nights, but he knew poor Lane hardly ever got to eat anything tasty and he was really enjoying be able to treat her tonight.
As they settled into their seats, Dean put his arm around Lane and drank in the marvelous scent of her perfume. She was so beautiful tonight, he couldn't help thinking. He wondered if he was going to be able to control himself when she looked so hot. As Lane felt Dean's strong arm wrapped around her naked shoulders, she wondered if she was going to be able to control herself either.
TO BE CONTINUED…
