Takes place right at the end of "Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospels" Jess and Rory are leaving together...will it be forever?
Disclaimer: If I did, I wouldn't be writing FanFics. I'd be making it real *sparkling lights*
Whoa, turns out I did have better things to do. Hope you had a great 4th of July, and here is the second to last chapter *sniff sniff* But......... You probably guessed it. I am going to continue! (I realized today the suspense of it all was lost because the poll wasn't blind) First few lines are a little talk-to-the-reader type deal. New character introduced in this chapter, changes Jess and Rory's lives. :) For the better. I own him atleast. (As far as I know)
School started, and so did Jess' and Rory's lives together. It wasn't much different than their life in New York, except now Jess had found a job, and Rory was busy with school work. How Jess found his job could be called a run in with faith. If you want to call it that.
On the first morning of the second semester, Rory kissed Jess goodbye and each of them got into their cars. Rory driving North towards Yale, and Jess deeper into the town, looking for a writing career.
He started his job hunt at 6:00AM, and by 12 Noon had no luck. He called Rory and the two of them made lunch plans.
On his way up to Yale, Jess passed by a small worn down building with a want ad in the window. Hey, if he couldn't find a writing job, he could start with something small. He parked outside the hut-like shop and got out of his car.
Nearing close to the dirty window, he discovered that the want ad had been up there for ages, and that no body was inside.
Slightly disappointed, Jess was heading back into his car when he saw a boy standing by the wall, trying to find shelter from the chilly January air.
Now if Jess had never met Rory, he would've walked right past the boy. But that is, if he had never met Rory.
"Excuse me, sir?"
The boy looked up at Jess and Jess realized it wasn't a boy at all, but an elderly man crouching down.
His eyes seemed vacant, as if they had seen the last sign of kindness when Hitler attacked.
Wispy threads of hair flew around his wrinkled face.
His lips were blue.
He wore a thin shirt, and worn out trousers. Both were worn down so much they looked as if they were made of tissue paper.
"Yes m'boy?" The man asked in a hoarse whisper.
Jess, not knowing how to ask without looking as if he pitied the man, cleared his throat.
"It's pretty cold today. Could I offer you a warm building and a hearty meal?"
The man looked at Jess, and smiled slightly, revealing a mouth in which a few teeth were missing.
"That would be lovely, but I'm afraid I can't afford to pay you-"
Jess waved the mans worries away. "I don't need any money."
The man nodded and Jess led him back to his car.
He helped him into the car and once inside blasted the heat. At once the man began to warm up.
"Thank you m'boy."
Jess nodded and drove the rest of the way up to Yale. In the five minutes it took, Jess learned an awful lot about Samuel Gibson.
"You see, I have this dream. Of opening a writing company. One that publishes the truth, and the point of view on the world that has been hidden from the human eye. I want my books to speak the truth, and reveal the secrets that mankind has failed to see. But unfortunately, my brother wasted all my money on gambling..." Sam's voice trailed off as Jess approaced Yale.
"Yale! Sweet sweet Yale! I thought I'd never see it again!"
"You were a student here?"
Sam nodded. "One of the top in my class. Set out on my dream. Made my first thousand, then Steve blew it all in one drunk night."
"That's a shame. Mr. Gibson?"
"Yes, m'boy?"
"Would you like to meet my fiance, Rory Gilmore?"
Sam's eyes widened. "Rory Gilmore! What I've heard about her! You have a good one there m'boy, don't let her go."
Jess smiled. "I won't."
"It'd be an honor to meet her."
Jess nodded, got out of the car, and ran over to help Sam out.
"Hey Jess!" Rory smiled and hugged him.
"Hey Rory. I'd like you to meet a friend of mine. Rory, Samuel Gibson. Sam, Rory Gilmore."
"Hi, it's so nice to meet you-"
Sam cut her off and was shaking her hand and thanking her.
"For-for what sir?"
"Please , call me Sam."
"Oh, alright Sam. But what are you thanking me for?"
"For bringing some true writing to the Yale Daily News! I've read your work. Thank you Ms. Gilmore."
"No, thank you! It's great to hear that. I really appreciate it."
Sam let go of Rory's hand and looked up at the large statue.
"I never thought I'd be able to be here again..."
Rory looked curiously at Jess, who more than willingly answered. "Sam went to Yale."
"That I did! I say, do they still have mac and cheese in the cafeteria?" He asked eagerly.
Rory nodded and Sam cried out with glee.
The three set off towards the cafeteria, Sam going on about his adventures at Yale. They arrived at the cafeteria when a thought occurred to Jess.
After they had all gotten their food and sat down, he voiced his idea.
"Sam, the dream you told me about in the car?"
"Yes, what about it m'boy?"
"I'd love to be a writer for that company, if you wouldn't mind."
"Not at all! If I could start the company, then I would gladly let you join-"
"I can help with that." Rory grinned and looked to Jess.
Jess smiled and looked at Sam, whose eyes were bright with the idea of his dream coming true.
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Two days after school had started, Sam was a regular visitor to Jess and Rory's apartment. He learned of the coming baby, and was overjoyed. He loved little kids.
Rory went out into town and bought him a few warmer items of clothing, and insisted he take them, and stay with them for a while until his company began to flourish.
Rory called Richard and explained the situation. Upon hearing Sam's full name, Richard became very excited.
"Samuel Gibson! You have re-discovered Samuel Gibson! My, everyone at the alumni thought he died years ago! I'd be honored to help Rory."
"Really? Thank's grandpa! I have another favor to ask you..."
"Sure Rory, what is it?"
"On the twenty first, could you walk me down the aisle?"
"You want me to walk you? Rory! I'd love to!"
Rory grinned. "Thanks grandpa. It's in Stars Hollow."
"I wouldn't miss it."
"Could you bring grandma too?"
"Ofcourse!"
"That'd be great. Thank's grandpa."
"You're welcome Rory."
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The check arrived in the mail the next day and Rory happily gave it to Sam, who danced around in joy.
Jess looked up who owned the building he had found Sam outside of, and asked to buy it.
The man was glad someone had finally offered.
In the few days leading up to their wedding, Rory and Jess were hard at work.
Both of them were helping get the company started, and Rory was at work every night for school. While at school, she pinned up flyers, asking if anybody wanted to work at they soon to be book company. She was surprised to see so many numbers had been ripped off the flyers mere hours after she put them up.
Once again, everything was falling into place.
Three days before their wedding, Rory and Jess collapsed onto their bed, too tired to do much more - Sam bunked on a couch Paris had given them.
Then Rory sat up lightning speed, realizing what day it was.
"Jess!" She said, shaking him awake.
"Huh-what is it?" He asked getting up.
"It's Tuesday night. We're getting married on Saturday."
Jess' jaw dropped. "Liz doesn't know yet!"
"My dress! I don't have a dress!"
"We should call everyone we can to get this straightened out..."
"Can I help?" Sam's voice came through the doorway as he approached the room.
"Not unless you can make a wedding dress appear by Saturday."
"Hmm... Well I can't, but I saw one in a store, not to far from here."
Rory smiled and ran over and hugged him. "Thank you Sam!"
Sam laughed. "You're welcome, Rory."
Jess smiled and dialed Liz's number.
It was still relatively early, so Jess figured Liz would be awake. After all, it was only midnight.
"Hullo?"
"Liz?"
"Yes?"
"It's Jess."
"Jess! How ya doin?"
"I'm doing great... I have a favor to ask you, if it's not too much."
"Sure Jess."
"You heard that Rory and I are engaged right?"
"I sure did."
"Well, can we have a joint wedding with you and TJ?"
"That's on Saturday Jess."
"Yeah, I know... Sorry to call so late but we won't invite any more than three people tops. Everyone else is already going to yours-"
"Sure you can."
"What?"
"Come on down! The minister will be there, he might as well join two couples in holy matrimony. And heck, more than enough tables and food. I planned ahead. "
"Thanks so much Liz- I mean mom."
"You're welcome Jess." Liz smiled.
They gave their goodbyes and Jess turned to tell Rory that it was okay.
"Now we should go buy the dress as soon as possible. If there's a problem my mom can mend it Friday."
Sam smiled as he watched Rory and Jess rejoice.
"Sam?"
"Yeah Jess?"
"Would you be my best man?"
"Why, I'd be honored to."
Review? NEXT AND LAST CHAPTER IS THE WEDDING!!! You have any questions about what happened in the story, ask in a review, and I'll answer it in CH. 30. There will be an epilouge and Q&A at the end.
