A Twisted Parent Trap
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN GILMORE GIRLS, PERIOD.
Chapter 4
It has been a couple of months since the freshman orientation. LJ and Isabelle are getting along as they are taking some classes together. After the shock, Francois got use to LJ being his sister's roommate.
Isabelle is at Yale Daily News as she had a hard couple of days. Ever since she wrote a very bad review on a horror comedy play called the Purple Garden Gnome Goblin, she gotten harassed by the lead role. LJ defended her as she kicked his butt. She gave him the cold honest truth she humiliated him in front of everyone.
Isabelle nods as Francois went towards her. "So I take it that the Garden Gnome Goblin guy has stopped bothering you". Francois said to Isabelle.
Isabelle nods to Francois as she looks at her brother. "Yeah, LJ took care of him like it is nothing. Plus we are getting along great. Plus it feels like we are sisters than roommates. Do you get that same sibling feel with her or is it just me"? Isabelle asks Francois.
Francois nods in agreement with Isabelle. "Yeah I got that same feeling. She does not put up with my crap and flirting just like you. Plus I defended her like a brother from her ex boyfriend Jason DuGray. Apparently he is still sore about being pranked on back in Chilton after he cheated on her with some other girl". Francois said to Isabelle.
Isabelle nods as LJ told her about it. "Yeah she told me about it the other night. Plus our grandparents and parents are expecting to come home for the weekend this weekend". Isabelle said to Francois.
Francois nods as he does not want to see them. "Yeah plus grandma is expecting us regardless of our previous plans". Francois said to Isabelle.
Isabelle nods as she knows this. "Yeah although maybe we should get that binder from grandfather's study. It would shed some more light on why we are being mistaken for each other and other things". Isabelle said to Francois.
Francois nods as he looks at Isabelle. "I know but it's too bad we don't have it with us to show LJ". Francois said to Isabelle.
Back at the dorm, LJ is packing up as she has a softball game to go to. She looks at her suite mate Isabelle. "I take it you are going home for the weekend". LJ asks Isabelle.
Isabelle nods to LJ as she is getting the last of her things. "It is more like a monthly summon by my grandmother and mother". Isabelle said to LJ.
LJ nods to Isabelle as she looks at her. "I take it your relationship with them is less than stellar". LJ said to Isabelle.
Isabelle nods to LJ as she can talk to her about stuff like a sister. "Yeah they are like a pair of trophy wife clones that are trying to turn me into them as well. I want to have adventure before ever settling down". Isabelle said to LJ.
LJ nods as she can relate on that. "Yeah my mom's family has strong and independent women". LJ said to Isabelle.
As she grabs her softball bag and an over night bag, Isabelle could not help but wonder about LJ's dad. "Play hard at the game", Isabelle said to LJ.
LJ nods to Isabelle as she looks at her. "You know I will", LJ said to Isabelle as she leaves the dorm.
That evening, Isabelle and Francois arrive at the Huntzburger mansion. They have their laundry as they are being greeted by Shira and Odette. "The maids can take care of those dirty clothes". Shira said to them. The maids grab their laundry bags as they make their way to the living room.
Francois and Isabelle look at their dad, mom, aunt Honor and Uncle Josh and their kids, and grandparents. "So Isabelle, Francois, how are you two liking Yale"? Mitchum asks them.
Francois nods as he looks at them. "It is great although the ladies on campus can be a bit feisty". Francois said to them.
Isabelle gives Francois a look as she rolls her eyes at him. "Like how you got knocked a few pegs by LJ Abbott who turns out to be my roommate on Freshman Orientation Day". Isabelle said to Francois.
Francois groans as she brought it up. "I thought you promised me that you won't mention it to them". Francois said to Isabelle.
Isabelle looks at Francois as she rolls her eyes. "You are the one mentioned feisty ladies Francois, not me". Isabelle said to Francois.
Logan is intrigued by it as Shira and Odette are not as interested about the person. "Hold on Francois, who is the girl that you are talking about and what did she say to you? Is she on the paper"? Logan asks Francois.
Odette looks at Logan as she does not want to know about it. "I rather not hear about some insignificant girl putting him down. She clearly comes from a family beneath us". Odette said to Logan.
Shira nods in agreement with Odette. "Yes plus she probably is one those girls that is into guy things". Shira said to Logan.
Isabelle looks at them as she shakes her head. "She is not involved in the paper. She refuses to have anything to do with journalism and the paper for that matter".
Mitchum frowns as he has a mixed expression on his face. "The Abbott's is a part of the Hartford society. The late Donovan Abbot's wife is a well known author. Her work is one of the best anywhere". Mitchum said to them.
Shira rolls her eyes as she does not care about the matriarch. "Then explain to me why we were not invited to that wedding 17 years ago. I mean it was a society wedding. Plus I don't need to remind you the strings I pulled to get Logan and Odette out of jail. It is like they hired a well known security team that had the level of the secret service". Shira said to Mitchum.
The kids look at each other as this is getting very juicy. Honor nods as she looks at them. "I know when to turn away when they said that Josh and I and the kids were not on the list to get in". Honor said to them.
Logan sighs as it was a huge embarrassment to him. "Can we change the subject please"? Logan asks them. Odette nods in agreement as she looks at him. "Agreed no more talk about the Abbott's". Odette said to them.
As the conversation changes to other topics, Logan is curious about LJ Abbott is that Isabelle and Francois are speaking about. Plus why his mom and wife are dismissing her like she is nothing to them and to him especially? Plus he is curious on why his dad freely talked about the wife of a dead man.
As dinner rolls around, Isabelle and Francois look at each other as they have more questions for LJ when they get back to Yale. "So what does LJ stand for Isabelle? She must have told you right". Logan said to Isabelle.
Shira looks at Logan as she does not want to hear about it. "I though any more talk about this LJ person is out". Shira said to Logan.
Logan looks at Shira as he wants to know. "It is just basic information mom. You know that parents weekend is coming up next weekend as well as the big Harvard vs Yale softball game is on that Saturday. I would be interested in watching it than that play that Isabelle gave a bad review of". Logan said to them.
Mitchum nods as he enjoyed the article. "Oh yes, that review reminds me of another review of a ballet written years ago. It had a reference to an African animal if memory serves me correctly". Mitchum said to them.
Shira and Odette are getting annoyed by it as everyone are seeing the expressions on their faces. "Can we not discuss her at this table or in this house"? Shira asks them.
Honor looks at her mom as she shakes her head. "What is your problem with Rory Gilmore Abbott, mother? Besides it is just a review of a god awful play". Honor said to them.
Isabelle nods as she looks at them. "Yeah plus the actor that played the garden gnome Goblin had a very bad reaction to the review. LJ defended me like an older sister does from the guy, and she royally kicked his butt". Isabelle said to them.
Francois nods in agreement with his sister. "Yeah it was a sight to behold. She humiliated him so bad that he got out of the theatre department at Yale". Francois said to them.
Shira and Odette look at them as they are frustrated by it. They got up as they glare at them. "There will be no more talk about her in this house. Do I make myself clear"? Shira asks them. Odette nods as she angry as well.
Isabelle and Francois look at each other as this dinner is going crazier than planned. Honor got up as she looks at her mother and sister in law. "Mother, Odette, what are your problems? She did a great thing for Isabelle". Honor said to them.
Mitchum nods in agreement with Honor. "I have to agree. Plus this is something we can't discuss in front of the young ones". Mitchum said to them as Honor's 9 and seven year old girls are intrigued by it and yet clueless about the whole thing.
Shira and Odette leave the dinner table as they got some air. Josh is not sure what to make of it. Logan however looks like he is truly in the dark about something very important.
End Chapter
All will be explained about Shira and Odette in due time.
