They found a diner, and grabbed a bite to eat before continuing the drive. "We're here." He whispered to Rory. She woke up from her nap and smiled. "Do you want to go up to the room?" Dean asked as they waited in the check in line. "It's almost 10:30, and I think the shops in the area close early." Rory nodded. She really was tired. They got up to their room. It was not a suite, but still very nice. Rory's favorite part was the beautiful view of the ocean. "Why don't we order a movie?"
"I'm always up for a movie." Rory said and he handed her the remote. They fell asleep half way through the movie, and slept late the next morning.
It may have seemed like a waste of time, but they went on the vacation for relaxation and it was exactly what they were getting. At 11, they woke up and it was a clear, sunny day. They went down to hang out by the pool. Rory found a couple of open lounge chairs, which they could settle on. Dean went to the poolside restaurant to order some lunch for the two of them. He arrived holding two hamburgers and a huge platter of fries. "You know what would be good on these fries?" Dean looked questioningly at her. "Peanut butter. Please." She begged.
Dean would have thought these strange requests were because of Rory's pregnancy cravings, yet he knew better than that. Ever since he'd met Rory she'd had a large, and strange appetite, thanks to her mother probably. "All right." Dean smiled and went to go ask if they had some peanut butter.
They finished eating, and Rory pulled out her new book, to read. Dean sat there patiently for about 30 seconds, and then grew bored and fidgety. He looked over her shoulder as she read. She shut the book and looked at him. "You want to go swimming?" Dean asked. Since, she was pregnant, she didn't particularly want to be seen in a bathing suit. "No…" Rory said. "But you can go." Dean looked disappointed and seemed to dismiss the idea, but another 2 minutes of boredom and he went to go change into his bathing suit. Even Rory came and stuck her feet in. "So what do you have planned for tonight?" Rory asked curiously.
"It's a surprise." Dean said. "We'll leave around 6, okay?"
"A sense of mystery." Rory was excited. They went shopping in town for the afternoon and returned back to the hotel around 5 to get ready.
"I'm ready. Come on." Rory rushed him, instead of the other way around. "I really want to know where were going!"
"Okay. Let's go." He walked her down to the beach. "How'd you like to eat on a boat?"
"It's on my list of 100 things to do before I die."
Dean sighed. "Don't be sarcastic. I promise you really will like it."
"I'm serious!" Rory exclaimed.
Dean laughed and held her hand as they walked onto the boat and it looked just like a restaurant. It was a wonderful meal and a fun experience. They both had lobster, considering it was Maine's specialty. "Do you like it?" Dean asked.
"It's great." Rory responded. "This was a fun idea."
"I'm glad you like it." After dinner, they found a bakery and bought some cookies. Dean looked at his watch. "Come on." He said. "We've got to get down to the beach." He pulled a blanket out of the bag he'd been carrying, and laid it down in the sand. Rory was reaching for a cookie, when she heard a gigantically loud BOOM. She jumped. Rory always startled easily. Dean laughed. "It's okay. Look up."
"Wow." Rory said. She took a deep breath and let it out slowly. She'd always loved fireworks. She held Dean's hand, and laid down resting her head on his chest.
"I love you." Dean said.
"I love you, too. Happy 4th of July."
"Happy 4th of July."
