Lorelai believed she left Dean without anyone seeing her. She nonchalantly walked to the next street and disappeared in her Jeep. Pulling into her driveway she noted that Rory left early, successfully avoiding her. Wonderful. Lorelai showered, dressed, and was back out the door before 7. She headed to Luke's for coffee.

Babette saw the arrival and departure out her kitchen window.

"Coffee coffee coffee!"

Every 'coffee' was a bullet to his heart.

"Here you go junkie."

"So what did you think of the Dragonfly's grand opening? Wait, why are you here? I thought you were taking the morning off so you could enjoy breakfast Sookie style?"

"I forgot about a shipment, so I left last night so I could be here this morning. Sorry."

"Nothing to apologize for, I just thought…"

"Why are you here this morning? Why aren't you breakfasting with Sookie at the inn?" Like he had to guess.

"Oh, well, I had to get a few things at home and don't tell Sookie but your coffee will always be the best, so…"

"Last night was a success. Congrats to you. I'd love to chat but I've got some customers to tend to."

Sure, okay. Why is Luke being terse with me? More terse than usual?

Lorelai saw that her coffee was in a to go cup, so she left the diner and headed for the Dragonfly.

Sookie was talking with Michel in the reception area, and she glanced at Lorelai, noting Luke's cup.

"Really? You stopped at Luke's before coming here after…"

The two women glared at one another.

"Whaaaatuh is wrong? Why are you looking at each other like that? Sookie! Lorelai! Tell me!" Michel demanded.

"This doesn't concern you Michel. Sookie and I are going outside for a chat. Please check the email account. Be back in 15."

It was now Lorelai's turn to lead Sookie away so she grabbed her elbow and dragged her to the stables.

"Hi Mac, why don't you head inside and get a refill on your coffee and scones or whatever you want. I'll get you when we're done talking. Thanks."

"Let's clear the air. I'll start. Last night I left the inn, on our opening night, I'm sorry. Congratulations to you and that delectable dinner. Zagat's is going to love us. Yes, I went to Dean's and we had sex, great sex, mind-blowing sex and I'm not going to apologize for it. This morning I helped him change his bandages, and Sookie, that maniac sliced him open with the intent to kill. He almost succeeded. I have no idea how Dean survived. My love for him is not only real, it has actually grown. For the foreseeable future, that won't change. You are my best friend, and I hope I'm still yours. Do you have anything to say to that?"

"Low blow mentioning his injury. Last night the Dragonfly needed your full attention. It was successful, but you robbed me of the full experience due to the Dean distraction. You've had sex, I accept that. You are still my best friend, but I'm still mad at you. Not as mad as yesterday though. I wish you were with someone like Luke. Jackson is all Team Dean by the way."

Lorelai laughed a little bit. Sookie then began laughing with her.

"Can I hire Jackson as my PR rep? Sookie, I'm sorry I wasn't here 100 percent for you. But we did it. The Dragonfly looks like it's going to be a roaring success!"

Thank you so much for the feedback. I have to take a break. Not sure where I want to go with this. My plots alternate depending on the day. While I love the Gilmore Girls, at times I find both to be very selfish, more Lorelai than Rory, so I agree with you that she should be the responsible one.