Witch with a 'B'

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Rory's POV

I can't believe she had the guts to come back here, after all these years!

"Is your father home?" she repeated her question. I was too stunned to answer.

"Emily come in." said my mother walking up behind me. I turned around looking at her astonished, how could she just let this woman into our house? "Don't be rude Lorelai."

Emily smirked at me and walked past me into the house, I really hoped my dad had left. I didn't want her any where my family. My mom pulled me to the side as Emily sat down on the living room couch; I had no idea where dad and Alex had wandered off to.

"Where's John?" Mom asked me. I just dawned on me that Emily was John's mom; I mean of course we all knew, but he was my brother and that's all that mattered, I never really thought about it.

"I think him and Aaron are still at Aunt Kim's" she looked relieved. "So why did you invite her in?"

Mom gave me a look like I had just asked a dumb question, "Because even though we may not get along all the time," I scoffed at this, "she's still family."

"That's a dumb reason; I say we kick her to the curb."

"Well it's a good thing you aren't in charge, now isn't it?" mom led me into the living room where Emily was waiting.

"Can I get you anything Emily?"

"Where's Sam?" she asked ignoring the question. "I do hope he didn't leave you." She said not trying to hide the hope in her voice.

"He just had some errands to run." My mom answered coldly. "Now is there a reason you decided to show up."

"I just wanted to see how ever one was doing. You have gotten very big Lorelai."

"Yeah, that happens when you disappear for like ten years." I glared at her.

"Lorelai." My mom snapped. I don't get why I couldn't be rude to her and why my mom was trying to be nice.

"There's no reason to bring up the past. We all made some mistakes in the past; I know your mother would agree." I felt my mom stiffen next to me but she remained quiet.

"She's not the one that abandoned her child." I snapped. My mom grabbed my arm, warning me.

"No, she just kept your father away from you for the first five years of your life." Mom looked down; Emily had defiantly hit a nerve.

"Rory, honey, will you go call your dad and tell him to come home." I nodded, quickly walking to the phone; I didn't want to miss anything, especially if mom was going to go off on her.

My dad picked up the phone after a couple of rings.

"Honey I'm kinda busy right now-"

"Mom says you need to get home now, there's kind of a situation." I wasn't sure if I should tell him or not.

"What's going on? Is anyone hurt?"

"No, but someone could be if you don't hurry."

"Rory, you're worrying me."

"Just hurry." I hung up the phone walking back into the living room. They were both just sitting, staring at each other. Like they were having an unspoken conversation.

"Is your dad on his way home?" Emily asked sweetly.

"Yeah, he'll be here soon." I said slowly, amazed at how someone so mean and vindictive could sound so nice.

"Good." It went back to being quiet; I could tell mom was trying her best not to lose control.

Five minutes later my dad and Alex burst through the front door.

"Leah is everything-" he stopped when his eyes fell on Emily. My mom was looking at the floor, like she was trying to become invisible, which made no sense. If I were her I would have been making a huge commotion and kicked Emily out of the house, and I always thought I had gotten that from my mom. "Emily what are you doing here?"

"I wanted to see you." She said standing up. "I didn't like how we left things."

"Why now?" My dad still looked shocked.

"I don't know. I just felt like I was needed here."

Alex was about to come toward me, but I gestured to my mom and he immediately understood. He quickly went to her, wrapping his arms around her. Dad still hadn't noticed her; he was too preoccupied with Emily.

It all of a sudden made sense to me. Why mom was being nice. Why mom was being so cautious. Why she didn't want to be noticed. She thought dad would reimprint on Emily. But that's impossible, right?

But the way dad hadn't even acknowledged mom made me think otherwise. Mom wouldn't want to make Emily upset because if dad imprinted again dad would get upset with her, but I on the other hand could care less.

"Well you aren't needed." I snapped, reminding my dad the two of them weren't the only ones in the room.

"Rory, please." My mom begged, she sounded so upset. It was enough to snap dad out of whatever trance he had been in. He quickly went to her, putting a comforting arm around her. Thank god, he didn't imprint. My mom looked very relieved and Emily looked upset.

"Sam can I talk to you in private?" Emily's smile was so sweet it was almost impossible to hate her, almost.

"Sure." I didn't like how easily my dad agreed to that. "Rory, Alex can you two go and check on Samantha?"

My mom began to get up but he quickly grabbed her hand, holding her to him. I smiled to myself; nothing was going to pull them apart. Now all we had to worry about would be how John is going to deal with all of this, he is still really young.

Alex and I did as he said and went upstairs to check on Sammy, who was taking a nap.

Leah's POV

"Sam can I talk to you in private?" Say no, say no, I silently prayed.

"Sure," oh great. "Rory, Alex can you two go and check on Samantha?" I stood, I could go back to painting, not that I was really in the mood any more.

Sam quickly grabbed my hand before I could get any further and pulled me back to him. He put his arm back around me, making me feel safe again.

"I meant alone." Emily started.

"This is as close to alone as you're going to get." Sam retorted. Emily stiffened but held her ground.

"This is a private matter."

"And my wife has a right to be here." If it was anyone else I would have left to make things less complicated, but I didn't trust Emily.

"Fine, well I don't want to beat around the bush. So I'm going to come out and say it. I want to be a part of John's life." I knew that wasn't the real reason she was here, she wanted to see if Sam would reimprint. But since he didn't she had to think of something, John was her backup plan.

"I don't think so." Sam said quickly.

"You have no right to keep me away from him." She snapped back.

"Are you kidding? You've been gone his whole life! You can't just come in and out as you please!" Sam was really worked up. I placed a hand on his knee, trying to calm him down. It only worked a little.

"Sam, maybe you should let John decide. She may not have a right, but he does. If he wants her to be part of his life you can't keep that from him." I whispered soothingly into his ear. Emily was glaring at my hand on his knee. I just rolled my eyes; I was the one trying to help her.

"Fine, we will talk to John when he gets home and if he wants you in his life I won't argue."

"Good." I really wanted to wipe that smug smile off her face.

Suddenly the front door slammed open, I heard footsteps run in the house.

I guess we wouldn't get a chance to talk to John alone.

John's POV

"Thanks for the ride Uncle Jared." I called over my shoulder. Aaron and I were supposed to stay for dinner, but Uncle Jared said him and Aunt Kim needed some quality time, Ewww.

But other than that today was so much fun. Uncle J was awesome. We went hiking and he let me fire the B.B. gun, even though I wasn't allowed to shot anything (or anyone). It was one of my mom's rules. I could use it if I didn't shoot anyone or anything and if I was with an adult (excluding Paul, he apparently didn't count).

We ran in the house, excited to tell mom and dad about our hiking adventure. We both came to a halt when we saw a strange lady sitting in the living room. I didn't recognize her, but I felt like I should. She had long black hair, and piercing black eyes. She kind of reminded me of mom, but a scarier version of mom. She had an obviously forced smile that looked strange on her tired face.

"John, ya'll are home early." Mom said wrapping us both in hugs. I hugged her back explaining about what Uncle J had said. She laughed, but there was something uneasy about her laugh.

"Aaron, Alex is upstairs and I think he has something for you." Dad said smiling at Aaron, he grinned back before running off upstairs. He absolutely worshiped Alex.

"What's going on?" I could tell something was up.

"John, this is Emily." Mom said. That's why she looked so familiar; I had heard people mention Emily. They always tried to say nice things about her in front of me, but I heard about how she really was. I also knew she was my mom's cousin, and my biological mother.

"John, I know this may come as a shock but-"

"I know you are my biological mother and I don't care. I have a mother and I don't want or need another one." My voice was steady but I felt like crying. Here was the woman who gave me life, who abandoned me. But I still wanted to run to her and hug her, she was still my mom. But I looked at Leah, she was the person who raised me, the person who took my side when dad wouldn't listen, she was my mother in so many ways.

I quickly turned and ran to my room, I felt horrible for needing more than what Leah had given me. She was an amazing parent. But sometimes I felt like an outsider in her family and the thought of being alone scared me more than anything. But I wasn't sure if Emily was the right person to make me feel wanted, she had left me before.

I flopped down on my bed, and as soon as I did there was a knock at the door.

"What?" I snapped.

"Can I come in?" my mother asked.

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