ADDICTED By Kellie.

Rated: PG

Spoilers? Probably.

The story so far..

Luke and Lorelai made a bet to see how long Lorelai could go without coffee. This ended her up in hospital with a VEEEEEEERY trivial illness. Afterwards, Luke and Lorelai find their way to love, through a very simple card. Presently, they are at the Stars Hollow Snow Festival and are still unaware of Emily and Richard's presence.

Chapter 14- Can I plead the fifth? ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~

Luke and Lorelai were still dancing five minutes later when Emily decided to strike. Lorelai was savoring the feel of being in Luke's arms when she felt a tap on her shoulder,

"Excuse me Lorelai, could you point me to the drinks?" Emily asked in her most innocent voice. Lorelai froze, too scared to move.

She tilted her head to whisper in Luke's ear. "Please tell me that I am suffering from temporary insanity and that I DID NOT just hear my MOTHER ask me the way to the drinks!" She hissed.

"Firstly, to say you were suffering from TEMPORARY insanity would be a lie. And yes, your mother IS really standing behind you, looking very impatient."

She slowly untangled herself from Luke's embrace and turned around. Smiling stiffly.

"Hello mother." She spat, "What on earth are you doing here?"

Emily smiled evilly. "Actually Lorelai, I was invited by your lovely daughter to attend this function."

"And she will be dutifully reprimanded." She said to Luke.

"Is there something I have missed?" Emily inquired.

"What ever do you mean?" Lorelai responded, visibly trying to remain calm.

"Between you and plaid man. Is there something you wish to disclose?" She pushed.

"Are you accusing us of something? Calumny even?" She turned to Luke, "You like that? I'm not sure what that word means but it seems to fit in."

"Very Judge Judy." Luke replied.

"Thanks." She smiled brightly. Then her face turned sour. "So mother, you were saying?"

"Are you and Luke an item?"

"Oh! You DO know his name!" She turned to Luke, "Are we?"

He shrugged, "You could say that."

"Well let's say it then! Yes mom, we are an item."

Silence.

"Mom?"

Silence.

"MOM?!"

Emily shook her head to get her out of her reverie, or mild stroke, which ever it was she was experiencing. Slowly, but surely, a large smile crept up onto the women's face. Lorelai was dumbfounded.

"Could you stop that? You're scaring me."

"Lorelai! This is wonderful! How could you not have told me?" Emily seemed to come alive, she was truly beaming.

"Ok, who are you and what have you done with the evil witch of the west?"

"Lorelai!" Luke reprimanded.

"No seriously, this is so weird, when ever I used to bring a guy home she would throw a hissy fit and try to get them scared enough to be able to make them go home. I think it was sport or something. But never..well.this." She waved her hand toward her mother who was still smiling like she had never smiled before.

"Don't be silly Lorelai!" She started to turn away. "I must inform your father! Where is he?" Emily walked quickly through the town square, her white shoes shining the whole way. Richard was nowhere to be found. She marched over to the gazebo, where the microphone was set up for the speeches. Turning it on, she proceeded to flick it to make sure it was working, sending a shrill noise through all of the speakers in the area. People in all directions where seen covering their ears from the sound.

"Excuse me ladies and gentlemen! I was wondering if any of you have seen my husband? He is very tall, with brown hair, lovely broad shoulders and brand new sneakers. I'm looking for him so I can inform him about my daughter and Luke finally getting together!" She was positively glowing up on the stage, and it wasn't just her shoes.

Lorelai turned to Luke and hit her head against his shoulder. "And if someone didn't already know about us, they sure do now." She grumbled.

"RICHARRRRRRRRRRD!!!" Emily yelled over the microphone.

"Mom! Stop it!"

"RRRRIIIIICCHHHHHAAAAAAAARRRRRRDDDDDDD!!!!!!" She tried again.

People doubled over, fingers in ears, trying in every way they could to escape the sound.

"RRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICCCCCHHHHH............" Suddenly there was quiet.

Lorelai held up the extension cord for the electricity to the speaker system.

"Thank god for that." She said.

"Where is he Lorelai?" Emily asked, becoming hysterical.

"I don't know mom." Lorelai said through clenched teeth.

"Why don't I go have a look around?" Luke suggested.

"That would probably be a good idea. Before drama queen over here pulls an Oscar winning performance."

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PLEASE REVIEW GUYS!!!!! Muchly appreciated. I can't wait for a new season! The second one just finished here in the land of Oz. Not sure when I can do another chapter..fairly soon I hope...i have holidays in about 4 weeks.maybe then.

Kel.