A/N: I am so so so so so so so so so so sorry for not updating sooner! I got grounded and I wasn't allowed on the computer until today!! Hope you liked the last chapter, it was a little choppy, and here is the next! This chapter will be snippets and homecomings of everyone. Also, if you have any questions just ask!

Disclaimer: Don't own…

On with the story…

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Chapter 19: Sneak Peeks & Homecomings

2 Months Later...

Europe

"This is so amazing!" Molly gushed as her, Hailey, and Steve walked around Italy on a tour.

"I know! Everything here is so beautiful and historical," Hailey agreed.

"You guys are insane. It's just another country like the other 3 we've been to," Steve conceded.

"You are such a pessimist!" Molly exclaimed, "All you've been doing this whole trip is bring down our spirits about the stuff that we find interesting! What crawled up your ass and died? God! If you didn't want to go then you shouldn't have come!" and then she stalked off.

"What the hell is your problem Stev-o? I know it has got to be something and it has nothing to do with this trip," Hailey stated matter-of-factly as she crossed her arms.

"It's nothing," Steve mumbled and started to walk away.

"Steve…," Hailey walked up to him and grabbed his wrist to spin him around, "What's going on?" Hailey questioned.

"Before we left…," Steve started.

"Uh huh," Hailey probed.

"Well, my dad, he was sick; really sick," Hailey face turned from shock to sympathy in mere seconds, "and he wasn't getting better. The doctors said he had about 6 months left before he passed," he choked up at his and looked down. Hailey wrapped her arms around Steve in a tight hug as he gently cried on her shoulder.

"What else happened Steve?" Hailey knew there was something else going on.

"My mom called last week," when he said this he looked at Hailey with hollow eyes.

"No," Hailey sputtered.

"He died last week Hail. My father is dead! And I wasn't even there for him or his funeral!" Steve exclaimed angrily.

"Oh, Stevie," Hailey cooed as she held him protectively in her arms. A few minutes later Molly returned and saw the state Steve was in. Without knowing the exact situation, Molly forgot the earlier events and embraced Steve as well. If he needed her right now then she needed to be there for him. End of story.

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Los Angeles, California

"I can't believe we are really here opening for Bon Jovi!" Lane exclaimed as her, Dave and the band prepared backstage.

"I know, this is so exciting!" Dave agreed and gave Lane a quick passionate kiss before they had to go out on stage.

"Helloooo Los Angeles! Are you ready to rock!?" Zach exclaimed through the microphone, and the crowd roared in excitement and anticipation.

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Stars Hollow

"What are we doing tonight?" Jess asked Rory as they strolled down the street after having lunch at the inn with Lorelai, Luke, Shelby, Tyler, Matt, Macy, and Ashley. They then proceeded to give Shelby to Ashley to baby-sit so they could have some "alone time" tonight and leave.

Now they were walking down the street; Jess' left arm wrapped around her waist, hand on her hip, while Rory's left hand was intertwined with his, and her right hand was looped around his torso as they made their way to…wherever they decided to go.

"Well, we could stay in tonight," Rory slyly implied, "or we could go see a movie and then pick Shell up from Ash."

"Hm, I think we should stay in. How about you Catty?" Jess smirked down at her and pulled her closer.

"Mm, I'm going to have to agree with you there Dodger," Rory said and then broke from their embrace and started running down the street, "Come on Dodge! What are you waiting for?" she yelled over her shoulder.

"Nothing at all Cat!" Jess replied and started to run as well.

Once they reached the diner, both were out of breath and panting. After taking a few deep breaths, Jess grabbed Rory by the hips and kissed her full force on the lips with everything he had. They stumbled backwards up the stairs of the diner and fumbled with the doorknob. Once inside the diner, they stumbled, again, up the stairs to the apartment and opened the door with surprising ease. All the while never breaking contact with each other. They made their way over to Jess' bed, on the way there shedding clothes, and fell on it quite ungracefully, finally breaking the kiss to hold eye contact and smile slightly at each other before continuing.

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1 Month Later

Airport

"Pear Blossom!" Ashley shrieked when she saw Paris get off the plane, her parents were in China on business.

"Apple Bottom!" Paris screeched as she ran towards Ashley and jumped on her to hug her.

"I'm so glad you're home! We have missed you so much! How was Ireland?" Ashley rambled.

"Slow down there partner! I am so glad to be home too and I bet I missed you guys more and it was amazing!" Paris answered all in one breath.

"Good 'ole Paris, back and ready to conquer!" Ashley stated.

"But, of course my dear," Paris replied. They then picked up Paris' luggage and trudged off to Ashley's car with arms looped around each other's torsos.

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A Couple Days Later

Airport

Hailey, Molly, and Steve stepped off the plane to see Rory standing and awaiting their arrival. Hailey dropped her bags and sprinted towards Rory full speed.

"RORY!" she exclaimed as she neared her.

Rory whipped her head in the direction of Hailey's voice and in turn grinned and also exclaimed, "ANGEL!"

They ran into each other and hugged fiercely as they ungracefully fell to the ground.

"I missed you kid!" Rory supplied.

"You have no idea Ror! Staying with those 2 for 3 months is like staying with a cat and a dog in the same room," she stated through a smile of gritted teeth.

Rory laughed lightly as she pulled Hailey up and walked over to the approaching Molly and Steve, thankfully Steve had picked up Hailey's bags when she dropped them.

"Hey guys, I hear you 2 were going at each other all trip," Rory smiled at them as she gave each a hug.

"Yeah, well he's a pretentious asshole," Molly spat.

"Oh whatever you fucking drama queen," Steve retorted.

"Language," Rory warned.

"Okay, on a lighter subject, where's Lorelai, Luke, and Jess? I was excited to see them," Hailey pouted.

"Thanks, I feel so loved," Rory said dryly.

"No, I didn't mean-," Hailey started.

"Uh huh," Rory interrupted.

"I was just kidding Ror. But really, where are they?" Hailey pondered.

"Well, Mom's at the inn because Michel is an incompetent monkey, Luke is running the diner, and Jess is helping him," Rory informed.

"Ah, okay, well, let's get going then! I am so ready to go home!" Hailey said.

"You guys want to come with us to the diner?" Rory asked politely.

"I'd love to Rory," Molly answered sweetly.

"Um, could you actually take me home, I uh have some family business that I need to deal with," Steve stated while looking down and shuffling his feet. At this Hailey looked sympathetically at Steve and Molly rubbed his back reassuringly.

"It's going to be okay Stevie, me and Hail will be here for you through it all okay?" Molly cooed. Steve nodded his head and hastily walked in front of the girls to the car.

"Okay, what was that about?' Rory asked as she watched Steve walk away.

"His dad died while we were on the trip, like the 2nd month," Hailey supplied.

"Wow," Rory said stunned.

"Yup," Molly quipped.

The girls got to the car to find Steve sitting in the back seat facing the window and biting his thumb. Rory climbed into the drivers seat, Hailey in the passenger seat, and Molly in the back resting her hand on Steve's back rubbing and scratching it slightly, trying to make him feel better. The car ride was a comfortable silence as the foursome made their way back to the beloved Stars Hollow.

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A/N: Please no tomatoes! I know it's short but I am really sick so sorry! Please review good or bad and I'll love you forever! Oh yeah! I have this other story idea and I want to know if you guys want me to post it; however the updating may not be fast because I want to get this story finished. Alright that's it. Press the pretty little button!