Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Gilmore Girls If I had I would have put Rory and Tristan together!!! Duh!!!

Authors Note: my reviewers make me soooo happy!! I'm glad you guys are liking my story.. now here we go.

Part 9: Welcome Back to Stars Hollow, Rory!

"That's the bookstore," said Rory pointing to another one of her many favorite places in Stars Hollow. He looked over at the small quaint store and smiled imagining Rory browsing there for hours. "Coffee Time!" sang out Rory as they walked to Luke's. "But this is a hardware store."

"Trust me!"

"Fine," he followed her unwillingly to soon realize it was a diner. "Coffee!" Rory cried out dramatically. "Coming up." said a very familiar voice. His eyes met Rory's and he quickly glanced away. It was Jess. If he looked at Rory all of the painful memories would come back to him. "Here," he said gruffly pouring the hot liquid into a cup. "Who are you?" he questioned the man standing next to Rory. "Tristan," he replied quickly. "Oh, the smart ass from Chilton?"

"Jess!" gasped Rory at his comment. "Don't worry about it Rory," Tristan told her. "Well, we should be going," said Rory unsure of what to do or say with Jess. "bye," he muttered and they walked out. "What's his problem?" Tristan asked her. "We dated during senior year and through the summer I broke up with him right before I headed to Harvard and well he didn't take it that well,"

"No kidding,"

"There's Doose's Market.and I think you've already been there," she said reminding him of the confrontation with Dean there.

Flashback:

Dean is stocking shelves as Tristan walks over to him.]

TRISTAN: Excuse me stockboy, could you tell me where I can find the shortneing? Now that is a fine looking apron. I mean it, I mean, really sensational.

DEAN: What are you doing here?

TRISTAN: Well, to be honest, there's something I wanted to ask you. [picks up two bags of flour] In your professional opinion, which one of these would make my cakes fluffier?

DEAN: You drove all the way out here just to be a jerk. There aren't enough people who can't stand you in Hartford.

TRISTAN: Oh, no. I'm here for Rory.

DEAN: What?

TRISTAN: Yeah, the play. Romeo and Juliet.

DEAN: What about it?

TRISTAN: I'm Romeo, and she's Juliet. Hey, come on, she must've told you. She did tell you, didn't she?

DEAN: Look, I think you better leave.

[Tristan drops a bag of flour on the floor]

TRISTAN: Oops! God I am so sorry. I am such a klutz. Here, let me. This should cover it. [drops some money on the floor]

DEAN: You know what, I hope for Rory's sake that you got an understudy.

[Rory runs up to them]

RORY: Dean, hi!

DEAN: Rory, what is he doing here?

RORY: I need to talk to you.

DEAN: I got something to settle with this guy.

RORY: Outside, please.

End Flashback

"and Miss Patty's studio," said Rory pointing to across the street. 'Where we rehearsed Romeo & Juliet' added Tristan silently while remembering it.

Flashback:

TRISTAN: Here's to my love. Oh true apothecary, thy drugs are quick. Line?

PARIS: Thus with a kiss, I die. How hard is that to remember?

TRISTAN: Thus with a kiss, I die. Right. And then I kiss her, right?

PARIS: Yes. You say 'Thus with a kiss, I die.' Then you kiss her and die. Why are you smiling? You think this is a joke? The performance is tomorrow.

TRISTAN: Wait, tomorrow? Oh my God. I totally missed it the first 47 times you said it.

PARIS: I warned you. I am not going to fail this because of you. I will replace you with Brad in a second.

BRAD: Oh, dear God, no.

RORY: Can we just get through the scene?

MADELINE: Please.

PARIS: Fine. But yell line once more and you're out. Start memorizing.

TRISTAN: Oh true apothecary, thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss, I die.

PARIS: What?

TRISTAN: Well, it's just, with this being our last kiss and all, it makes me think about our first kiss. You know, at the party.

RORY: What?

PARIS: Lie down, you're dead.

LOUISE: We all are.

TRISTAN: You remember the kiss. In Act 1 at the Capulet's masked party?

PARIS: What about it?

TRISTAN: Well, I was just trying to think of something that would make this kiss as special as that one.

RORY: Tristan.

TRISTAN: I thought she could cry.

RORY: What?

PARIS: She's dead. You're dead, lie down.

TRISTAN: Yeah, but that's the beauty of it. No one would expect her to cry.

DEAN: I would.

TRISTAN: You know, funny you should say that.

RORY: I need to take five.

PARIS: You know what? Let's all take five. That way you can all cancel whatever plans you had tonight because we are staying here until we get this right.

[Brad pulls out his cell phone]

LOUISE: Who could you possibly be calling?

[Rory walks over to Dean]

DEAN: He is unbelievable.

RORY: Dean, I really need you to leave.

DEAN: What?

RORY: The play is tomorrow, and it's fifty percent of my grade, and you standing there staring at Tristan, it's like a challenge or something.

DEAN: Well, I don't like the way he's messing with you.

RORY: I don't like it either but we have to get through this scene and we can't get through the scene with you standing there. So, Dean, please.

DEAN: Fine. Call me later. [leaves]

TRISTAN: Now I noticed you didn't cry when you kissed him. I'm starting to feel a little insecure.

RORY: What is wrong with you?

TRISTAN: Whoa, I think I liked you better comatose.

RORY: I thought you weren't going to say anything.

TRISTAN: Did I say that?

RORY: You make it impossible for anyone to be nice to you. No wonder you had to join our group. Anyone who's actually suffered through the experience of going out with you would absolutely know better.

TRISTAN: Gee, I really wish we could continue your analysis on how pathetic I am. Unfortunately, I have to meet some friends.

PARIS: Where are you going? Where is he going? We're not finished! Hey, I'm the director here! Tristan!

BRAD: Tristan, come back!

End Flashback

"We should head to the hospital huh, Ror?" The nickname was a cute touch but Rory didn't reply. "Come on," he said grabbing her wrist. They arrived at 'Stars Hollow Hospital' (A/N: over the years Stars Hollow has grown slightly) "Excuse me I'm looking for my mother Lorelai Gilmore-Danes?"

"She's in the delivery room," said the receptionist softly. Rory dashed to the delivery room with Tristan hot on her heels. "WHY AM I DOING THIS A FOURTH TIME!!" a female voice screeched. "That's mom!" she said gleefully to Tristan. "Rory!" shouted Lorelai. "Get your butt in here,"

"Hi mom," she greeted. She only grunted in reply. "one more push Lorelai," said the doctor. "You can do it," Luke tells her. Rory smiles at him from across the bed. After a moment of moment of more shouts a baby's cry could be heard. "It's a girl!"

"Congrats big sister," Tristan whispered, he had managed to slip in unnoticed until now. "Who's he!" Lorelai demanded. "It's Tristan, don't worry about it,"

"Name her Rory," said Lorelai softly accepting her answer. "Hmm." thought Rory. "How about Victoria Lorelai Gilmore-Danes!" she suggested. "And Tory for short," Lorelai agreed. "But isn't that a mix of Rory and Tristan?" Lorelai asked with a waggle of her eyebrows. "Good Night Mom," came Rory's quick reply. "Shane and Landon are at Sookie's," Luke told her. "I'll pick them up," she volunteered and walked out of the room before her mother could embarrass her further. "You still like her don't you?" Lorelai asked him. "No.never did,"

"Don't you dare say that to a lady who's had labor four times and my first born being the one talked about!"

"fine," he sighed in defeat. "Lorelai, I'm in love with your daughter,"

"Hah! Told you Luke ever since I heard about him,"

Chapter 10~ Coming Soon