Disclaimer: I do not own Gilmore Girls or anything else I might have mentioned. I do, however, own Coraline.

A/N: Alright, so I'm quite aware this chapter is very late. To be fair, I have started school. I had to take a quiz about what I've learned in biology on the third day. Tomorrow, I've got a test and a quiz, and another test on Monday. Plus, I have to write a speech. So, you really have to forgive me. Also, I like this chapter. The italics at the end are Jess's dream, not a flashback.

Special Thanks to: kylielink, Maiqu, Mallikad, frequentlydazzledbylit, Jeremy Shane, Curley-Q, LukeandLorelai Brucas fan, and xenevra for the wonderful reviews. I'm still trying to get Jeremy Shane to tell me more, but I will take what I can get.

P.S. Please read each summary at the bottom author's note for upcoming stories.

….Chapter 10….

The next morning, Rory rubbed her eyes, and woke up. She could hear commotion coming from the apartment, and then looked at the time. The clock read 6:48. She yawned, but threw herself out of the bed. She walked out of the room, and into the kitchen. She watched as Jess, Dean, and Coraline hustled around each other. Jess was trying to pack up Coraline's things, while Dean was trying to get ready for work. Coraline was calling for Jess, but he was preoccupied.

"Daddy." She whined, trying to get his attention.

"Hold on. Where did you put your math homework?"

"Second cabinet, next to the fruit loops." Dean replied, trying to get his shirt over his head.

"Daddy." She pulled at Jess's pants, but he slightly nudged her away, reaching for the second cabinet.

"How did it- you know what? I don't want to know."

"Daddy." She started waving her arms, but Jess stopped her.

"Where's your lunch? I know I packed it." She started looking around, and Coraline once again pulled on his pants leg. "Found it." He put the brown bag into her Spongebob backpack.

"Daddy!"

"What is it sweetheart?" He finally noticed her. She held up a picture than was no doubt drawn by her, in crayon. It was a picture of her and Jess. They were stick figures, standing next to a tree, and pink flowers.

"Happy birthday!" Jess gave a wide grin, and took the picture from her hands. "Thank you, sweetie." He bent down, and kissed her forehead. The little girl beamed, glad to know that she was pleasing her father.

"I wasn't aware that it's your birthday." Rory mentioned from where she was standing. "If I was, maybe I'd-"

"Don't get me anything." Jess interjected before she could finish. He zipped Coraline's bag, and handed it to her. She put it on, then Dean grabbed her hand. "Have fun at school." Coraline kissed Jess's cheek.

"You always say that, and I never do." She complained as her and Dean walked out of the apartment. Every day, Dean took Coraline to school in his way to work. It made the mornings a lot easier for Jess, who had a lot to do in the morning.

Since he co-owned Truncheon, he was also responsible for it financially. He has to make sure the rent for the store is paid, and they are paying the bank every month. Since Matt and Chris are a little odd, bills pop up out of nowhere for things that have nothing to do with the store. As long as they weren't going past the budget, Jess didn't really care what they did or bought. Nevertheless, sometimes, they did, and he had to make sure they were using their own money. Of course, this would be an accountant's job, but they never got one. Since neither Matt nor Chris was good with numbers, they gave the job to Jess.

"So, it's your birthday." Rory said again, but grabbing a cup of coffee this time.

"Yes, it is."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"Because I knew you'd insist on buying me a present. I don't want you to get me anything." He drank the rest of his coffee and rinsed it out.

"I have to get you something."

"Why? Why must you get me a meaningless present that you spent too much money on, and I'm only going to use once, just to make you happy?"

"I'm very aware that you've never had a proper birthday. Coraline might be filled with them, because you want to get things you never did. Now, you can. Let me get you a present, please?"

"No." He said sternly. He never celebrated his birthday with more than a cake and a handmade present (which he actually loved dearly) from Coraline. He preferred it that way, and Rory was forcing something on him that he really didn't want. As a young child, Liz tried to do something for his birthday. She'd "buy" a cake that was half eaten and very dry. It's the thought that counts, he always said. But, as he grew older, Liz couldn't remember what day it was. When she'd finally remembered, she would give him five (no more than ten) dollars to spend on whatever he wanted. Some years, she couldn't remember at all, and he'd spend his night cleaning the throw up off the floor from one of Liz's drinking binges. When he moved in with Luke, Luke tried his best to give him a proper birthday, to make up for his horrible ones. Only, Luke wasn't very good with presents or feelings, so it was basically a slice of pie and a new pair of socks. And yeah, Jess felt a twinge of happiness, although he'd never tell anyone that.

"But Jess-"

"No. I. Do. Not. Want. Anything." He clearly stated before leaving the room. Rory couldn't understand why he didn't want anything. She had to do something, she thought. He let her stay with him, was understanding and nice. He helped her see the light when she dropped out of Yale, and tried not to fight with Dean. He'd been great, and she had to pay him back some way. I know, she thought, I'll throw him a party. Everyone loves a party.

While Jess was working on his computer, she told him she'd be out for awhile. She just told him that she wanted to go get a doughnut. Jess was suspicious, but decided not to push it. Really, Rory went shopping for party supplies.

When she got to the party store, she was contemplating what color balloons to get, when her phone rang.

"Green or blue balloons?" She asked, knowing exactly who was on the other line.

"What kind of balloons are we talking about?" Asked Lorelai, from the other side of the phone.

"There's more than one kind of balloon?" Rory replied, picking up a pack of silly string.

"I don't know. Ask a clown. Clowns always know these sorts of things."

"I thought that's what I was doing."

"Aw, you're mean. Why do you need balloons, anyway?"

"They're for Jess's birthday. I'm not supposed to get him anything, but he's been so nice."

"And you thought streamers and candy would pay him back for his generosity?"

"Yes?"

"Good girl."

"So, green or blue?"

"Blue. He's a blue kind of guy." Rory put the blue balloons into her cart and moved along in the isle.

"So, you must've called for a reason."

"I can't just want to talk to my daughter?"

"Not lately. What's up with that? You always call me."

"Well, I've got some good news, and some bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"

"The good news."

"Luke and I decided that we want a baby."

"Mom! That's fantastic!" Rory lowered her voice when people started looking at her. She put party hats into the basket, and kept moving.

"I know! We talked about it last night, and now I'm so excited."

"Aw, a mini Luke and Lorelai running around. He'll be in backward baseball caps and flannel right as he comes out."

"What makes you think it'll be a boy?"

"I don't know. It just seemed right."

"Not if I have anything to say about it.

"You don't."

"Well, that doesn't matter. Because I'll love him –or her- no matter what!"

"So, not to put a damper on your happiness, what's the bad news?"

"Hitler wants you over for Friday night dinner."

"What's so bad about that?"

"She wants you to bring the Jews."

"You mean-?"

"Jess, Dean, and Coraline." Rory's heart dropped.

"What? Why?"

"It was something about you running off for some hoodlum who gets low income and doesn't wear a bow-tie every day."

"That's ridiculous." Rory cried. She didn't want any of them near Emily ever again, not with what happened back in high school.

"That's Emily."

"What do I do? Grandma doesn't know it's Jess and Dean, does she?"

"I don't think so. This actually might be incredibly funny when you think about what her face will look like. She knows she'll have to be on good behavior with Coraline." Rory sighed. Jess needed this party now more than ever. He'll be mad when he knows about dinner.

"Ugh. Now, this party has to be super special." Suddenly, an idea struck her. "What if I call his friends from Philadelphia to come by? He might enjoy that. And you and Luke. Yeah." Rory felt proud of herself, thinking of it all by herself.

"I'm sure Luke would love to see Jess and Coraline! Yes, we'll definitely be there!" Lorelai squealed from the other side of the line. There was nothing she loved more (besides coffee, that is) than a party.

"Alright, I'll see you in a few hours. I have to go. Love you." Rory hung up the phone, and picked up a pack of streamers. "This'll be some party." She said to herself.

…..

When Rory arrived back at the apartment, she wanted to be careful not to let Jess see what she bought. She slowly opened the door, expecting him to be sitting at his desk, typing away. Instead, she found him lying on the couch, soft snores escaping his mouth. Loud music was playing, and Rory knew she'd be okay. She grabbed all the bags, and brought them into the room, making sure she didn't wake him up. She didn't.

Rory knew he'd be out for a while. When he was out, he was out. Just like Luke. So, she figured now would be a good time to hang decorations. But first, she had to call Matt and Chris. She searched for a phone book, but saw an "emergency numbers" list hanging on the fridge. They happened to be on the list. She dialed the number, and an unusually perky tone answered.

"You've reached Truncheon. This is Matt at your service, any service you might require."

"Do not answer the phone like that!" She heard someone else yell from the other line. She figured that was Chris.

"Fine. Hello?" He declared into the receiver.

"This is Rory. We talked earlier, I'm living with Jess."

"Right, right. We heard about you. What's up? Jess not performing the way he should? I swear sometimes that boy needs a good smack." Rory heard him yell "ouch!" and assumed he was just hit by Chris.

"What do you need?" Chris was talking this time.

"It's Jess's birthday. I was hoping you guys could come here. I'm sure it would mean a lot to Jess."

"Really? Did you ask him? Because Jess would never agree to a party. Trust me, we've tried."

"He doesn't know, exactly."

"Ah, surprise party. I've put together many of those. Sure, we'll be there. What time?"

"As soon as possible. I'm putting the decorations up now, and I could expect it to start a little after Coraline gets home. I just need you to get some food, you know, junk food. I don't know if you eat the way Jess does, but bring stuff he doesn't usually approve of. Cookies, oh, and a cake. And candles."

"Food, cake, and candles, got it. We also have to get him a present. Oh! What about that pirate ship that he, uh-" Now, Chris was the one to be smacked. Rory couldn't help but wonder what Jess would want with a toy pirate ship. She would find out soon enough, though. "We'll see you in a bit." With that, he hung up.

Rory put up all the decorations, and never even saw Jess stir. He was fat away in dream land, and she hoped it was a good one.

Jess was walking around, wide eyed, and open mouthed. He was staring at the green clouds floating above him, when he was then kicked. He fell to the ground with a thud. He then looked up to see who had done it, and it was Dean.

"You took my wife! You're one sick son of a bitch!" He yelled, before storming up. Jess saw what he presumed to be the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland walk up to him, followed by Yoda.

"Stupid man, he is." Yoda said, laughing with the cat. Jess gawked at them, but they were gone in an instant. He was then in a different environment. He looked around, and there were four walls. All of them were white, sterilized white. Even the floor was white. He then realized he was sitting in a chair, wearing a bright purple straight jacket.

"Get me outta here!" He yelled, trying to get out of the jacket. His efforts were useless. A man that looked about fifty walked in through the wall, and stared at Jess. He had dark brown hair, a large smirk, and bright white teeth. He wore a long, white jacket, like a doctor.

"I see you're ready for your treatment." The man cackled, and plugged the chair into an outlet. Jess's body went into shock as he was electrocuted. His whole body was shaking, and flailing. He couldn't stand the pain, and screamed. "AAGH!"

When Jess woke up, he found himself sweating on the couch. 'I must've fallen asleep.' He thought. He noticed there was a blue streamer hanging from the mantel. "What?" He turned, and saw Rory, Coraline, Chris, Matt, Luke, and Lorelai staring at him.

"Surprise?"

A/N: Alright, so the end was a little intense. Good thing it was only a dream! And yeah, that was just some filler stuff so that I did not have to explain every detail about where Rory put each decoration and each person getting there. This chapter was already six pages, and I'm too lazy to make in longer. Please, review! It will make my entire week. If you do, I'll send you a cartoon dinosaur! Below, I've written a complete summary for each story I want to write. I'm only going to show you the Gilmore Girls ones. Please, tell me which one you would like to read! It'll make my job as the writer much easier! Please, it would mean a lot!

Manhattan Magic: When Luke and Jess come back from the Bracebridge dinner, the notice a small pink bundle. With only a blanket and a note from the mother, Jess has to raise his daughter. Watch as he goes from town hooligan, to a responsible father. It'll be hard, it'll be impossible, and it'll be magical.

Peeping Daisy: On an average day, Jess is pouring coffee. He sees a girl come off the bus, and his worst nightmare came true. Everyone seems to love her, but Jess needs her to leave. Turns out, Daisy is just his psychotic stalker. Who knew Jess could be so loveable?

Double, Double, Toil, and Trouble: After things take a turn for the worst, Jess moves his twin teenagers to the one and only Stars Hollow. What will the town do when they have twice as much Jess around? What'll happen when Rory comes back after being away for so long? How will they get along?

Robots Will Cry: Fourteen years after Jess leaves Stars Hollow, we learn why he really left. Jess is a lot more responsible than we all thought. Yeah, he's a doctor. More specifically, Rory's husband's, Logan, new doctor. How will Jess deal with the ever present conflict of interest, plus is personal problems? We never saw Jess in season 4 or 6.

Please tell me what you think! I know the summaries are awful, but just try, please?!