Title: Judging Lorelai

Chapter: Seven

Chapter Title: Flowers For Lorelai

Improv: argue, brisk, cancel, petal, silent

Disclaimer: I do not own anything from Gilmore Girls, that's Amy Sherman Palladino. I do not own anything from Judging Amy, that's Amy Brenneman.

Summary: Lorelai finds herself drawn into a custody case that hits close to home for both her and the judge, Amy Gray.

Authors Note: This is a crossover with Judging Amy. This chapter was beta'd by Roxy so thanks to Roxy, because she Rocks...e. heh.

Flowers For Lorelai

Lorelai noticed the inn was silent when she returned from lunch and she thanked her lucky stars as she walked briskly towards the front desk where Michel was situated. "I take it the Anderson group left?" The Anderson group was a group of approximately 25 people in town for a family reunion, and had spent the better part of the past two days arguing over the most inane things.

"Yes, unfortunately it was only about two minutes ago so my headache has yet to go away."

"Well I've got some good news," Lorelai said.

"You're taking the rest of the day off?"

"No, but the group from Iowa has cancelled."

"Thank god, I didn't know if I could handle another year of those dentists taking over my lobby."

"I knew that'd please you."

"Hold on while I do a jig."

Their friendly banter was interrupted by the arrival of Kirk with a bouquet of daffodils. "These are for you Lorelai," he said. Michel smirked.

"Who are they from?"

"I don't know, I've never seen the name on the card before."

Lorelai plucked an envelope from the flowers, glanced at it, raised an eyebrow and glanced back at Kirk before glancing at Michel, whom looked disgusted. "Um, thanks Kirk." She carefully pulled out the card and read it.

"So who is Morgan, I mean who's it from?" Kirk asked trying to be innocent.

Lorelai glanced at the card again. "I think it's May's mother."

"Oh, okay. Um, I have other deliveries." Kirk turned and rushed out the door.

"Why is May's mother sending me flowers? How did she know where to find me?"

"I don't care, but get those fowl plants away from me."

"Why? are you scared of daffodils?" Lorelai teased as she fingered a petal.

"No, I just hate them."

"You're a strange little man. Anyway, I'm taking the afternoon off." She scooped up the flowers and began walking towards the door. "You know how to get a hold of me if there's a problem."

"I'm beginning to rethink my opinion on daffodils," Michel mumbled to himself as the door shut behind Lorelai.

*

Lorelai paced as she waited for someone to pick up the phone, when they finally did she jumped at the chance to speak. "May I speak to Maxine Gray please?"

The person on the other end asked her to hold and soon elevator music was filling her headset. It seemed like forever before Maxine picked up, but in reality it was only a few minutes. "Hello?" Maxine said.

"You guys need to get some new music for the people put on hold."

"I've been saying that for years. Who is this?"

"It's Lorelai Gilmore."

"What can I do for you today Ms. Gilmore?"

"Call me Lorelai."

"Okay Lorelai."

"Well I received flowers at work today from May's mother."

"Really?"

"Yes, how did she find out where I lived or worked even? Isn't that dangerous?"

"It is dangerous. I'll look right into it and call you back when I have an answer."

"Thank you Maxine. When you call can you call my cell."

"Sure."

"You have the number right?"

"Yes I do, I'll call as soon as I know."

"Great thanks."

"Bye Lorelai."

"Bye Maxine." Lorelai hung up the phone and glanced at the flowers before walking out the door.

*

Lorelai was waiting for Rory to come home when her cell phone rang. When she picked up it was Maxine on the other end.

"Hi Maxine."

"Hello Lorelai, I have news."

"Good news I hope."

"Good and Bad. The good news is that she doesn't know your address. She contacted someone here at the office and had them send flowers on her behalf."

"I see, and the bad news is?"

"We found her father. They're both on their way to Hartford. We need to have you and May come in tomorrow to start working out details about the court proceedings, since there will be a custody battle."

"Sure, no problem. How's tomorrow?"

"Tomorrow's great. See you then."

"You bet. Bye Maxine."

"Bye Lorelai."