A Different Version of the Gilmore Girls Part 4: The Birthday Party(the boring one)

Disclaimer: Read first 3 chapters

Author:Ice

A/N: Ok this is mostly taken from the show but come on. This is like a classic scene. J

~~A Month Later~~

Well, it's been a month since Rory started Chilton and she and Tristan have been practically inseparable. Just like old times. When he wasn't around, she was with either Dean, who she was getting closer too, or Lane.  It is now the end of October and Rory's birthday is coming up. Rory is still oblivious to Tristan's feelings. Ok now on with the show.

~~The Wednesday Before Rory's birthday~~

"Ok Rory, we have an ok for Miss Patty, Babette and Morey, Sookie, Lane, and basically the rest of town. Now is Tris coming? Or is he planning something special for another day." Lorelai asked her daughter.

"Tristan said he was going to try his very best but his parents might have some dinner thing he can't get out of." Lorelai nodded her head. She knew how those things were. She sipped her coffee and then shouted across the diner to Luke. "Luke Filler up!"

"No."

"Lukkkeee.."she whined, "Oh that remind me. Are you coming to Rory's birthday on Saturday?"

"I'll try."  Lorelai turned back to her list.

~~The Next Day at Chilton~~

"On Friday at 4:03 in the morning, Lorelai Leigh--" Tristan walks up to Rory at in the hallway.

"What is that?" she takes the paper from him. It's an invitation to a birthday party thrown in her honor by her grandparents. "Who else got these?"

"I don't know. Everyone in our class, I think."

"Oh man. I can't believe they did this."

"Can you get out of it?" Tristan said sympathetically. Rory shook her head and leaned into him. He hoped that she couldn't feel the surge it brought to him.

"No. You're coming right? You're not gonna leave me during this?"

"Not for a chance." Rory smiled at him and pulled herself away from the hug he was giving her. "Ok I gotta get to class. I'll see you later." She walked away and Tristan sighed.

~~Gilmore House Later that day~~

"They did what!?"

"Mom calm down. Tristan will be there. It'll be ok."

"How the hell did she know we weren't doing anything that day."

"Mom calm down. It's ok really. Just because no one at school likes me because they think I've stolen Tristan from them, or they think I'm a goody goody doesn't mean it won't be semi-tolerable." Lorelai looked at Rory.

"Are you my daughter?"

~~Gilmore Mansion~~

Rory, Lorelai and Tristan are standing outside the house in formalwear.

"Ready?" Tristan asked the girls. Rory nodded and he rang the bell.

"Rory, Tristan. Hello. Lorelai come in. My you look nice. And Tristan you're looking handsome. Come sit and get something to drink while we finish setting up.

~~Later that night~~

Rory is sitting in a corner by herself since Richard called Tristan over and Lorelai was bombarded by old 'friends'. Lorelai spots her daughter and brings a drink over.

"Thanks Mom."

"You're welcome kiddo, where's Tristan?" Rory pointed to where her grandfather was standing.

"Rory! There you are come with me there are people I want you to meet." Rory gives her mom a look and follows her grandmother.  A woman come up to Lorelai.

"Lorelai?"

Yeah. Oh my God! Oh, Mitzie, wow, I haven't seen you since --

"Your seventh month."

"I was going to say high school, but OK."

"Oh, no, did I say something rude?"

"No, no."

"No, I did. I said something rude. I've been trying to work on that."

"Well, a noble goal."

"Ever since my divorce, I've been really trying to work on myself. You know, I just -- I want to grow."

"Uh-huh."

"Lorelai Gilmore, the scandal girl! Now, tell me, what ever happened with Christopher?"

"Christopher is in California."

"Oh, do you hear from him?"

"Uh –-"

"I'm sorry, is this painful for you to talk about?"

"Uh, well –"

"When did he last call you?"

"God, you're making progress with that rude thing, huh, Mitz?"

"I'm sorry."

"It's OK. He calls like once a week and we see him at Christmas, sometimes Easter. It's all very civil." Lorelai starts making faces at Tristan to get her out of there and he smiles at her.

"So are you married now?"

"No, it's just me and Rory."

"Your cat?"

"My kid! She's right over there." Lorelai points to Rory. Mitzi looks.

"Oh. Wow! You can really see Christopher in her, can't you?"

"Yes, you can."

"Does that kill you?" Lorelai gives Tristan one more look, that said 'if you don't get over right now...' and Tristan excuses himself and rushes over.

"Excuse me, Lorelai? Your father wanted to see you."

"And who is this? Your boyfriend?" Lorelai looked at her like she was nuts and Tristan stifled a laugh.

"This is Rory's friend Tristan. If you'll excuse me." Lorelai and Tristan walk away. As soon as they were out of ear shot Tristan burst out laughing. Lorelai gave him a look.

"Why didn't you save me sooner? We're gonna have to work on your timing."
 "Speaking of timing…" Tristan points to where Rory is standing looking bored. Tristan walks over to her.

"Excuse me ladies, but the birthday girl's presence is wanted in the library where her classmates are. I'm so sorry."

"Oh that's all right Tristan. Go ahead Rory." Emily said and Rory and Tristan walk away from Emily's circle.

"Thank you Tristan! I love you so much for that." Tristan's heart skipped a beat even though he knew she was semi-joking.

They walked into the library. Tristan was waved to by many ladies and nodded at by the guys.

"Tris? Could we please go somewhere? I want to get out of here."

"But, your mom will kill us if we leave without her." Rory pondered leaving when Emily came up to her. "Rory it's time to give your speech."

"Speech what speech?"

"The hostess always makes a speech." Emily said matter of factly. Tristan sees the scared look in Rory's eyes and motions Lorelai over.

"I'm not the hostess! You are! I don't know or like anyone here that you invited! Well, except Tristan."

"Honey calm down."

"This party was your idea and I'm not saying anything to people I don't know! Now excuse me." Rory ran up the stairs. Tristan looked from Lorelai to Emily then followed Rory.

"Lorelai your daughter has no matters what so ever." Emily walked away leaving Lorelai to stare at her in disbelief.

~~Rory's old Room~~

"I can't believe that I snapped at Grandma like that."

"It's ok Rory. She'll understand." Tristan looked around. A smile on his face.

"What?"

"I just realized I haven't been in here for the longest time." There was a knock at the door.

"Ok so were you pulling a Lorelai or what?" They stared at her, "Never mind. You ok?"

Rory nodded, "I just can't believe that she did this without telling us." Tristan hugged Rory. 

"I'm sorry kiddo."

"It's not your fault Mom. But I feel horrible. I've never yelled at her like that before."

"It'll be ok Ror, you'll apologize, she'll shortly say your forgiven and all will be well." Lorelai smiled at Tristan. She could tell he loved her so much. And not brotherly love either.

"Ready to go back down Rory?" Lorelai asked her.

"A few more minutes." Lorelai climbed into the bed and leaned against the headboard with Rory and Tristan.

~~Downstairs~~

"Lovely party Emily, thank you so much for inviting us. And tell Rory we hope she feels better and happy birthday."

"I will Elizabeth see you soon." Emily closed the door after the last guest left.

Lorelai, Tristan, and Rory came up to her.

"Great party Mom, I even liked the food."

"Thank you Lorelai." Emily said shortly.

"Grandma can I talk to you?"

"Richard the girls and Tristan are leaving!"

"Grandma, I…" Richard comes into the hallway.

"Rory, happy birthday. Here," he pulls out an envelope, "For your travels."

"Grandpa! You don't need to do this!"

"I know. I want to." He smiled and hugged his granddaughter.

"I don't deserve this."

"Fine hand it over then." Lorelai said sticking out her hand. Tristan smirked.

"Grandma. We're having a party tomorrow night. If you want to come…"

"I think we're busy Rory."

"Ok well see you later."  Tristan and Rory left.

"Mom, please come."

"Lorelai As I told Rory, I think we're busy. Besides. She embarrassed me in front of all my friends. I don't care to relive that."

"You invited kids from Chilton Mom. Except for Tristan they aren't her friends."

"They go to school with her. And Tristan is popular, I assumed."

"Don't assume Mom. Please come tomorrow. 7 'o clock."

"Good bye Lorelai." Lorelai went out the door.