The whole Rory cheating thing will be explained in this chapter. I don't own.

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"So. You wanted to talk?" My mom asked me fifteen minutes later as I drove towards, well, anywhere.

"Yeah. Not right now though. Maybe in a little bit?" I suggested, gripping the steering wheel, afraid that if she asked again I would just blurt it out.

"Okay." She said, before leaning back to get the CD case to put some tunes on. Us Lorelais and our music and all. Finally I take a deep breath and blurt out,

"How did you feel when you realized that you were dating Logan but pregnant by Dad? With me, I mean?" Mom stopped what she was doing and sat in silence. For a while I wondered if she was ever going to answer. Just before I repeated my question she admitted,

"Bad. Guilty. But I couldn't really end either relationship once and for all. Your Dad and I did end it for a while though, from right after I found out about you until three years ago when I found out about Logan's affairs. We couldn't get divorced though. I mean, Logan and I have Ashley together. It wouldn't be fair to her if we suddenly split up. I know that seems like a lame excuse, but we both decided that we would stay together and when she's older and maybe in high school we'll get a divorce, but she's only ten. We can't do that to her. Logan and I agreed that if he has his flings and I have the thing with your dad, he doesn't get those girls pregnant and we're faithful when we're together. Meaning that when he's home the girls are off limits and I don't spend the night with you and your dad. Have I mentioned that this whole thing is complicated?" We rode in silence for a few minutes before Mom asked,

"Why were you asking? Were you just curious or is there something you'd like to talk to Mommy about?" I glanced over at her before asking,

"You know how I'm dating Jake?"

"Yeah." Mom said curiously, obviously wondering where this was going.

"Well, when Lisa and I were in Santa Barbara we went out a frat party one night at the University. Well, I hooked up with a guy and we had a lot of fun." At this Mom interrupted.

"Okay, wait. When you say hooked up you mean…"

"Hooked up. Messed aroun,d when to third base, however you want to call it. But, five days ago I realized I was pregnant. By Jake, obviously. We were only in California for two weeks, meaning it had to be his. The problem is, I want to tell him. I know Jake would be thrilled to be a father, even if early than he had originally planned. We don't keep secrets from each other though and I know he won't be happy to hear I cheated on him a week before finding out I was pregnant. But I just want your opinion. Do I tell Jake about the guy? If so, how do I get him to understand I was just lonely and missing him and wanting some male company? Do I just tell him about the baby? Or do I tell him about both?" I realize that as I've been talking I've been silently crying. Well, that's just great. Then I look over at Mom, who seems to be thinking. After about five miles she said,

"If he sits through your entire explanation and hears you out completely, including about the baby, and dumps you he's a waste of time. If he does break up with you but still wants to be a part of your child's life, there may be hope and don't hesitate to let him in. But if he doesn't want any more to do with you, either of you, that may be for the best."

"Thanks Mom." I said after a second of thinking.

"No problem honey." We shared a smile, than as if on cue, my phone rings.

"Hello?" I pick up.

"Hey babe. Are you back from California yet?" Jake greets me. Oh, crap. What am I supposed to do?