Seven months later
"This is Rory Gilmore soon to be Mariano, Fiance of famous author of 'It is what it is, Me and You' Jess and I are unavaliable to take your call. Please leave a message once the beep sounds" Rory stated before the answering message ended.
"This is Jackson, I have talked to the board and we want you to head up the project. See ya after Valentine's Day" message left at 15.54pm on 10nd Feburary 17
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The bell on the diner door sounded as Liz scattered in "little brother guess what were doing tonight?" she sat at the counter.
Luke opened the till "Why do you think I care, it has nothing to do with me"
"As Rory's stepfather you have to support her including your nephew"
Luke frowned "for what?"
"Jess and Rory's engagement diner at the Gilmore's"
"Gilmore's" the diner phone rang reaching over and picked it up putting it to his ear "Luke's Diner"
"Hey snookums, I love you"
"What do you want?"
"Can't I just phone up my husband and tell him I love him?" she suggested.
"No"
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry" she chanted "we have to grace my mother with our presence tonight for dinner along with Christopher" she rambled "I'm sorry"
"We agreed that I wouldn't have to do that anymore"
Lorelai cut him off "I know sorry Babe but Rory is marrying your nephew remember. We can try and leave early with the excuse of Amelia being fussy" she singsong the last bit
Luke grumbled "You owe me"
"I owe you lots and lots Lukey poos"
"Lorelai not on the phone"
"Spoilsport"
"Hanging up now crazy lady"
"Bye Diner boy love you"
"Bye now" slamming the phone back in its rightful place he leaned on the counter.
Liz smiled "you're whipped"
Luke glared at his sister "shut up and eat your Danish" she smirked and did exactly that.
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Rory and Jess sat on the couch while they waited for the maid to come back with their drinks of water. The door bell rang again Emily strolled in the room and back out again to open the door "Oh hello Lorelai come on in"
"Rory, Rory" Will yelled turning the corner, he hugged Rory's waist she looked down at him and smiled. Rory smirked as she watched Lorelai come round the corner with Amelia in her arms and Luke bringing Liz and TJ more into the room.
Luke who gave Rory a kiss on the cheek, Liz and TJ shook her hand. "Its great to meet you again Rory" Liz smiled.
Emily shut the door when everybody was in they all walked into the lounge where the maid had finally reappeared with Rory's and Jess water. "Grandma this is Jess Mariano my fiancé" Jess stood up.
"Where have I heard that name before?" she pondered Jess bit his lips.
"Grandma you've already met him"
Emily looked down her nose at him "mmm kind of hard to forget the boy that turned up with a black eye and then broke my granddaughter's heart"
Jess gulped.
Lorelai grinned "so now that everybody knows who we all are" Lorelai transfered Amelia to her other hip "Shouldn't dinner be ready yet" and on cue the maid Evelyn appeared at the doorway "Dinner is served"
Emily exasperated "Christopher isn't even here Evelyn please keep the food heated until he returns" she stated. The doorbell rang and Emily mentioned for the maid to get the door.
"Looks like I came just in time" Christopher smiled with his hands in his pockets.
They all had moved to the long table in the dining hall
Emily looked down at Jess "So Jess where did you go to college after you disappeared?" Rory stared across at Grandma.
"I'm a actually a writer and I also own a publishing house"
"Jess is a excellent author he's just finished his 3rd book and its on the bestsellers list" Rory said
Emily paused "So no college degree then?"
Rory rolled her eyes "For god sake Grandma Jess did not go to college okay, can we please drop it"
Christopher snorted.
"College is not for everyone is it" Lorelai butted in quickly just finished eating her salad "I mean wouldn't you agree Chris" Liz looked In between Lorelai and Rory's dad while Rory looked at Luke who was gritting his teeth.
"So Liz, TJ how is it" Emily paused "How long have you been together?" Emily said steering away from how nervously awkward it was getting.
"About 16 years now it must be that" Liz explained.
The maid walked in taking all the plates back into the kitchen. Jess stared at his mother and glared trying not to moan out loud "through a family friend" Liz leaned back in her chair, mother and son glared at each other she crossed her arms.
It was silent for a few minutes just the clatter that the maid was making in the kitchen she came in with a trolley with the main course. "Grandma I started my new job at the beginning of June" Rory explained "My new boss Jackson said I've done an excellent job so far. Its only part time but I'm loving the work and the freedom at the same time"
Jess licked his lips "Rory" handing something over to her.
Rory grinned taking the article "I wanted to give it to you. Mom I think you'll love it" she said and looked at Jess "Thanks"
"So Rory have you decided when and where the wedding is?" Rory glared at the table.
"No because I know where and when I want it to be" Rory said taking a drink.
"We should see this church I have in mind and then we can Sookie to cater for the reception"
The food was on the table Emily picked up her fork "me and Jess don't want a big thing Grandma, just family and immediate friends at stars hollow" Rory smiled "hopefully near the bridge" she glanced at Jess they grinned at each other putting her napkin on her lap she looked at Grandma "with mom and Lane as maid of honour, with Luke along side Jess as Best man" Luke stared up.
Emily continued to talk to herself "That church where I always wanted Rory to be wedded at with the dress long and flowing can't have that now" she was daydreaming "Logan as Groom would have been perfect" she whispered. She looked at the dinner "doesn't this chicken look nice" she ate a piece before silent.
Rory's eyes bugged out of her eye sockets she also could feel Jess's hand tense. Rory scowled at her chicken.
The room fell silent.
"So Rory tell me have you got a place yet" Christopher smiled.
Rory looked up "Yes Dad we moved in a few weeks ago. The house is very spacious and we even have a whole room dedictaed to mine and Jess book collection"
"Its a very comfortable situation isnt it" Emily whispered "letting the woman pay for everything" Emily mumbled.
"For your information Grandma Jess dosn't need my money" Rory said.
Emily licked her lip.
Rory's face changed and had a permanent scowl once again "Stop that" Rory slammed the napkin on the table everybody stopped and looked up at the furious women.
"Rory"Emily looked taken back "don't talk to me that way"
"I can talk to you how I want, I came here today to tell you that I'm getting married. All you have done is make snide comments all night" Rory stood
"I love Jess why is that so hard for you to understand. I don't care about your opinions he's good enough for me and don't you dare bring Logan into my life anymore he left when I didn't grovel at is rich feet when he purposed. Jess will be twice the man he will ever be. I can do what I want I can have a wedding which is a small thing among family"
Rory took a deep breath and crossed her arms "And I was hoping on not to tell you but considering how judgemental your all being I'm having a baby with the man I love" she explained "come Jess we're leaving" she stormed away.
"What" Jess stated "A baby" he called after her pushing his chair back and followed.
Jess found Rory on the house doorstep with her head in her hands crying she started to shiver he sat down next to her "come on Rory let's go sitting on the floor is not good"
Rory stood up hugging him "this wasn't the way it was supposed to go" she said into his shirt.
Jess kissed her hair "its okay"
Rory licked her lips "I was going to tell you on your birthday" she whispered.
Jess hugged her "It dosn't matter now" Rory pulled away "we're having a baby Rory"
Rory wiped the tears from her cheek and put her hands by her side "We've only been dating less than 2 years but I found out only recently"
Jess shook his head bringing her hands to either side of her face "When will they be born?"
Rory licked her lips "Well I had it confirmed that I'm about 7 weeks"
Jess grinned leaning down to kiss her "I love you"
Rory looked up from her lashes "You okay"
Jess nodded "We said we would wait but I'm so good"