Do you really know me?

Ch. 11 Friday Night Dinner

Author's Note: Thank you for the reviews. Chapter 12 is called Sleepovers. It will be switching between Finn and Rory's point of views. Chapter 12 is one of those reasons this is rated mature. There will be a sex scene in chapter 12. Thank you again for your reviews.

Cindy

(Finn's point of view)

It was finally Friday. I was looking forward to the weekend. I had just finished my last class of the afternoon. I was thrilled to be on my way home. Rory would meet me there before going to her grandparent's house. I was happy we would at least have a few moments together before she left.

My phone rang. "Hello." I answered. "Is this Finnington?" The proper woman's voice asked. She sounded like one of my mother's friends. "Yes it is." I answered figuring it was someone from Hartford wanting me to buy tickets for something. "This is Emily Gilmore. I've heard that you are seeing my granddaughter." Emily said. "Yes I am." I replied simply. I wondered how she found out. But I knew at some point everyone would know. "I was hoping if you aren't to busy if you'll join us for dinner tonight?" Emily suggested. "It will be my pleasure Mrs. Gilmore." I answered. "It's Emily and wonderful we will see you and Rory at seven." She said hanging up.

I hurried home. When I arrived I realized Rory's grandparents probably weren't aware that I have a daughter. I was also guessing they didn't know their granddaughter had been living with me. I remembered Emily saying it was improper for two unmarried young people to love together when Rory was thinking of living with Logan. Arabella was excited when I told her we were going over to Rory's grandparents. I just hoped they would except her and not say anything in front of her that might upset her. Arabella and I were coloring together when Rory came in. "I'm home." Rory announced. "We're in Arabella's room Kitten." I yelled.

Arabella greeted Rory first. "Guess what Rory?" Arabella yelled. "What sweetie?" Rory asked amused by Arabella being excited. "Daddy and me are going to your grandparent's house." Arabella said still bouncing up and down. Rory looked at me confused. "Emily called and invited me to dinner. It seems someone outed us as a couple." I explained. She nodded and then asked. "Do they know about Arabella?" "No I don't think they do Luv." I answered. "Oh okay." Rory replied softly.

"Well come on Arabella let's get your party dress on and do your hair." Rory suggested. Arabella ran upstairs with Rory following her. I was hoping tonight went smoothly. I knew Rory had past issues with her grandparents over who she was dating. The only guy they thought was good enough for Rory was Logan. If they only knew how he really treated her. I decided to do my best after al Rory highly respects them.

Arabella and Rory got ready. I wore my gray suit with a silver tie. My father always says my gray suit makes me look more respectable. When I got back down stairs Arabella was standing there. My little Princess was wearing a pink dress. Rory had put her hair up in a pony tail and then curled it. Rory was wearing a long black and white skirt with flowers on it and a silk black blouse. Her hair was in a lose bun. "You look lovely Kitten." I said to Rory. "Thank you Finn you look nice also." Rory said. "What about me Daddy?" Arabella asked. "You look beautiful too Princess." I said.

The drive was nice kind of quite but nice. When we arrived Rory told me we had to wait outside for Luke and Lorelei. They showed up around five minutes later. "Are you ready for this?" Lorelei asked in an evil voice. I answered. "Yes I am Luv." "Are you sure?" Luke asked with a smirk. I started to get nervous as we walked to the door. "Rory it's your turn to ring the door bell." Lorelei said to Rory. "No way Mom I did it last week." Rory whined. "No you didn't Rory I did." Luke said rolling his eyes at them. "Finn you sexy man please ring it." Lorelei begged. "No Luv no way especially after you made me nervous." I said annoyed. Finally Arabella moved in front of us and stood on her tiptoes and rung the bell.

We all laughed as the maid answered the door. She greeted us. Then she led us into the living room. I nervously held Rory's hand. Luke was behind us carrying Arabella. "Grandma this is Finn my boyfriend." Rory said smiling brightly. "Emily it's so lovely to see you again. Thank you for inviting me into your beautiful home." I said kissing her hand.

Emily smiled and said. "We are so glad you could join us Finn." "Finn this is my grandfather Richard Gilmore." Rory said leading towards him. "It is nice to see you again Sir." I said shaking his hand. "Call me Richard. Your father is one hell of a golfer." Richard said. "Yes he is Sir I'm not all that bad myself." I admitted. "You'll have to join us sometime son." Richard said.

I noticed Emily starring at Arabella. I went over and took Arabella from Luke. Rory once again was holding my hand. "Who is this?" Emily questioned in a snotty voice. "This is my daughter Arabella Maria Jackson." I said softly. Rory squeezed my hand in support. "I wasn't aware you had a daughter." Emily said. "Well until recently she lived in New York with her mother." I explained. I felt Arabella hiding more into my shoulder. "And where is her mother now?" Emily asked. "My Mommy's in heaven." Arabella answered sneaking a peck at Emily.

I saw Emily's face soften. "Hi I'm Emily but you can call me Grandma like Rory if you want." Emily said. "You're Rory grandma and Nana's mom right?" Arabella asked. Emily laughed and said. "Yes I am." "Hello Arabella I'm Richard but you can call me Grandpa." Richard said kissing Arabella's hand. Arabella giggled and nodded. She looked as happy as did Rory. Arabella spoke up and said. "You play golf with Papa he told me about you. He says you're a good long shooter." We all laughed as Richard nodded.

Arabella was telling Richard and Emily all about her life. I found myself grinning. She had said she missed her Mommy most but she also missed Todd and her other grandparents. Then she said something that nearly made me heart stop. She said she loved living with me and Rory. I was waiting for her grandparents to go off but they didn't. I knew Rory would have to explain everything to them later. I was grateful they kept quiet now though. After our drinks we headed to the table.

I was happy Emily was serving roast. Arabella wouldn't eat lamb or rabbit at all and was picky about other foods. Arabella ate all her food to my surprise. She actually ate as well as Rory. Everyone enjoyed the dessert too. It was chocolate so I knew Arabella would love it.

Richard and I discussed my father's business. He was curious of my future plans. He said he knew my father wanted me to run the business so he could retire in the next few years. I told him that yes I would be running the business. I saw Rory frowning at me when she heard me say that. I knew Rory thought I should purse my interest in Psychology. But she didn't understand I had to run the family business.

After dinner Arabella showed off her dancing skills. Emily put on some classical music for her. She was in ballerina classes and loved it. Emily was overly impressed by my three year olds skills. She told Arabella she should stick with dance. Then she was complimenting Arabella on her good manners. Arabella hadn't been raised in society but her Mother and Todd always made her use her manners. Emily even commented that she hoped Arabella would rub off on Gigi. I smiled proudly.

Before we left I heard Emily speaking with Rory. "Finn is a nice young man and his daughter is delightful." Emily said. "Oh I agree grandma." Rory said. Richard whispered something to Rory as we left also. Rory was beaming as we walked out. Richard and Emily had invited us back anytime. Lorelei and Luke were shocked at how well the night went. After saying our goodbyes to them we headed home.

On the ride home Arabella fell asleep. Rory was resting silently also until her phone rang. She talked for a few minutes. I knew it was her Dad. When she got off the phone she said it was her Dad. I nodded. She told me he invited Arabella to a sleepover with Gigi and his girlfriends little girl.

Rory and I both agreed it would be good for Arabella. So once we got home she called her Dad back. They decided to have it the next night. I asked Rory if she would like to have a sleepover of our own. She blushed but nodded. I knew we would miss the Princess but I was looking forward to a full night alone with my Kitten. I was already making plans in my mind as I kissed Rory goodnight.