The Summer Of Yellow Daisies
Chapter 2: Meet The Parents
Author's Note: I have re-written and edited this entire chapter to make it seem more in character.
(Cut to Max's apartment on Saturday night where Lorelai and Max are sitting on the couch drinking coffee and watching a movie.)
"Mmmm," said Lorelai. This is good coffee."
"Thanks," said Max.
"You're welcome. Can you turn the movie off for a minute? I need to talk to you."
"Yeah." Max turns to face her.
"I told Rory about the proposal."
"How did she take it?"
"She freaked out at first and ran away from me."
"Wow that bad?"
"Yeah but we talked the next morning. She said that it's gonna take a while for her to get used to the idea of you possibly becoming part of our family. She said that she wants me to be happy and she will support me no matter what."
"She's such a great kid."
"Yeah I know. I only wish my parents could have taken this so easily."
"They didn't take it well did they?"
"No. My mom went ballistic when she found out that we were seeing each other again. When I told her that you proposed she totally lost it."
"Lorelai, I'm so sorry."
"Don't be. Arguing with her about you made me realize something. I realized that I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you Max Medina and I know this to be true."
Max gets down on one knee and pulls a small velvet box out of his pocket to reveal a diamond engagement ring. I love you Lorelai Gilmore. I've never felt this way about anyone and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?"
"Yes! I'll marry you!" Max slips the ring onto her finger and kisses her. He sits back down on the couch and kisses her again. They stop kissing after a few minutes. He smiles at her.
"This is so amazing," he said.
"I know," she replied. It's like one of those I can't believe this is happening to me type of things."
"Exactly. He puts his arm around her and she snuggles up next to him. They sit that way for a while smiling and looking into each other's eyes.
"You wanna turn the movie back on?" Lorelai said after a while.
"No. How about I get a book and read to you?"
"Ok." She moves over to let him get up and walk over to the bookcase.
"How about Pride and Prejudice? It's a classic."
"That sounds good. I love that book."
"Yeah me too." He sits down on the couch and puts his arm around her again. She leans against him as he opens the book and starts to read.
(Cut to Max's apartment the next morning.)
Lorelai opens her eyes and feels the sunlight on her face. She doesn't know where she is for a second but she feels Max's warm arms around her and knows exactly where she is. She had been snuggling on the couch with Max the night before while he read to her. She must have dozed off because the next thing she knew it was morning and she was still on the couch. She turns over to see Max smiling at her.
"You're very beautiful when you sleep. Did you know that?" he said.
"Yes. What happened last night after you started reading to me?"
"I think we both fell asleep."
"Okay. Do you know what time it is?"
"It's 8:30," he said checking his watch. Do you want some breakfast?"
"Yeah. That would be great." She reaches down to fix her rumpled sweater and sees the ring on her finger. Max sees her gazing at it and smiles.
"I can't believe we got engaged last night," he said softly.
"I know," she replied. It's like a one of those dreams that you never want to wake up from."
"Yeah but we don't have to worry about it being gone when we wake up. Its gonna always be there every morning when we open our eyes."
"You talk so good."
"Thanks. I'm gonna go fix us some breakfast." He gets up and goes over to the fridge. Lorelai smiles.
"He is perfect," she says to herself and knows that she has made the right decision about his proposal.
(Cut to Gilmore house where Lorelai is just walking in the door.)
"Rory!" she yelled. Come here for a minute!"
"So how did things go with Max," said Rory as she walked into the living room.
"Great, fantastic, wonderful."
"That good huh? I take it you said yes."
"Yeah I did. He got down on one knee and proposed to me traditionally. It was perfect."
"That's great Mom."
"I know. Oh wait! I have something to show you!" She waves her left hand in front of Rory's face.
"Oh my gosh Mom! The ring is gorgeous!"
"Thanks. How about we go to Luke's and get some coffee to celebrate. What do you say?"
"Sounds great. Let's go! They walk out the door and down the street towards
Luke's.
(Cut to Luke's where Lorelai and Rory are sitting down at the counter.)
"Luke!" Lorelai yelled.
"What?" he said grumpily."
"We need some coffee!"
"Yeah. Well what if I don't want to give you any?"
"Then I'll come back there and get it myself."
"Fine you win." He goes to get 2 cups of coffee. When hands Lorelai her mug he notices the ring on her finger. "What's that on your finger?"
"A ring."
"No kidding. It looks expensive."
"Yeah."
"Mom!" said Rory. Just tell him already!"
"Tell me what?" said Luke.
"Max and I got engaged last night."
"Oh. Umm congratulations."
"Thanks. I still can believe it though!"
"You're welcome. Luke looks away with a sad look on his face and goes to serve some other customers.
"So Mom," said Rory. You never told me what happened after he proposed to you."
"Well umm we kissed and then he got a book and read to me."
"That's so sweet! What book?"
"Pride and Prejudice. We both fell asleep after he started reading it and the next thing I knew it was morning and I was still on the couch with his arms around me."
"So that's why you didn't come home?"
"Yeah. After we woke up he made me breakfast and I left. He's perfect Rory."
"It seems like it."
"He's gonna be such a good husband. You know what he told me last night?"
"What?"
"He said that you were a great kid. I've never dated a guy that's said that about you. I know he's gonna be good to you Rory. He likes you a lot."
"I know. When are you gonna have him meet Grandma and Grandpa?"
"Umm. I'm gonna call them and see if I can bring him Friday. Is that okay with you?"
"Yeah. Can I bring Lane so that I'll have someone to hang with after dinner?"
"Sure honey. I don't think Grandma will mind But I'll ask her anyway. I gotta go tell Sookie. I'll be home later. Bye hon."
"Bye Mom."
(Cut to Independence Inn.)
"Sookie!" Lorelai yelled as she walked in the door. I need to talk to you! Its really important!"
"Keep it down!" said a grouchy Michel as he typed away at the computer.
"Why? I have some really big news."
"Oh really? Like what?"
"Max and I got engaged last night."
"Congratulations. Now please go away so I can get these files in the computer."
"You're no fun! Sookie! Where are you?" Lorelai runs into the kitchen.
"I'm right here!" said Sookie. Where's the fire?"
"There isn't one. I have something really important to tell you."
"What?!"
"Max and I got engaged!"
"Oh my gosh! When? Where? How?"
"He proposed to me on Thursday right her at the inn. It was perfect. There were a thousand daisies just like in my dream proposal! He said he wasn't expecting an answer right away and to talk things over with Rory. She didn't take it so well at first but we had a long talk and now she is fine with it. I went to his house last night and I said yes! It was perfect!" She waved her left hand in front of Sookie's face.
"Oh wow Lorelai! I'm so happy for you! The ring is beautiful!" The hug and jump up and down with smiles on their face.
(Cut to Lorelai walking down the street.)
"Hey Miss Patty!" she yelled.
"How are you Lorelai?" said Miss Patty.
"Great!"
"What's that on your hand?" Miss Patty picks up Lorelai's hand and admires the ring.
"An engagement ring."
"I'm so happy for you! Who's the lucky guy? Is it that guy that I saw you with at the town meeting last week?"
"Yeah. Max is so wonderful."
"I'll bet. He sure looks wonderful if you know what I mean. I'm sure you two will be very happy. I've got to go. My next class is here. Bye Lolrelai."
"Bye Miss Patty." Lorelai skips down the street with a big smile on her face.
(Cut to Gilmore house. Lorelai is on the phone with her mother.)
"Hi Mom. It's me," she said.
"What do you want Lorelai?" her mother replied. I have nothing to say to you."
"Fine. Can I just ask you something?"
"Yes. What is it?"
"Can I bring Max to dinner on Friday? I want you and Dad to meet him."
"Fine. Now I have to go."
"Wait! Can Rory bring Lane? She wanted me to ask you."
"Yes. Goodbye Lorelai."
"Bye Mom." Lorelai hangs up the phone and then picks it up again. She dials Max's number.
"Hey," she said when he picked up.
"Hi," he replied.
"I have something to ask you?"
"Ok,"
"Will you come to dinner at my parent's house on Friday night? I want them to meet you."
"Sure. Want me to pick you up?"
"No. How about you drive over here and I drive you over. Rory is bringing Lane and I don't think we will all fit in your car."
"Ok. Sounds good. What time do you want me to come over?"
"How about around 5?"
"I'll be there."
"Ok. I love you Max Medina and I'll see you soon."
"I love you too Lorelai Gilmore. Goodbye."
"Bye."
(Cut to Gilmore house on Friday night. Max is on the porch ringing the doorbell.)
"I got it!" yelled Lorelai. She opens the door to find a smiling Max Medina on her porch.
"Wow. You look beautiful," he said greeting her with hug and kiss.
"Thanks you look very handsome." She admired his suit and tie. "Wanna come in? I just have to get Rory, Lane, my purse, and my keys."
"Okay."
"Rory! Lane! Let's go!"
"Ok," said Rory as she and Lane came into the living room.
"Lane," said Lorelai. I have someone I want you to meet. This is my fiancé Max Medina. Max this is Rory's best friend Lane Kim."
"Hello Lane," said Max. Nice to meet you."
"Same here," said Lane.
"Ok," said Lorelai. Are we ready to go?"
"Yeah," said Rory.
"Ok. Lorelai closed the door behind everyone and the walked over to the Jeep. "Rory and Lane, you guys are in the back. Max you are up front with me." They all climb into the Jeep and drive off.
(Cut to elder Gilmore residence where everyone is waiting for Emily to open the door.)
"Hello Mom," said Lorelai when Emily opened the door.
"Hello Lorelai, Rory, Lane. You must be Lorelai's boyfriend Max," she said looking at Max.
"Yes. It's a pleasure to finally meet you," he said shaking Emily's hand.
"Same here," said Emily. All of you come in. Dinner is ready." She closes the door behind them.
(Cut to dining room after dinner. Lorelai and her mother are drinking coffee. Max and Richard are talking in the study and Rory and Lane are off watching TV in Rory's room.)
"Well," said Emily. Max seems like a nice enough man."
"Yeah he is," said Lorelai as she picks up her coffee cup. Emily notices the ring on her finger.
"What is that on your finger?"
"A ring."
"No kidding. Where did you get it?"
"From Max."
"From Max? Does this mean you accepted his proposal?"
"Yeah."
"I can't believe you got engaged to Rory's teacher! And here I thought that you had finally gotten some sense in that head of yours!"
"God Mom! Can't you see that for the first time in my life I'm finally happy! I've found someone who I love and who feels the same way about me! Why can't you just be happy for me?" She pushes her chair out from the table and runs out of the room. Emily continues to sip her coffee until Max enters the room 20 minutes later.
"Where is Lorelai?" he asked.
"We had a disagreement and she ran upstairs. She is probably in her bedroom. It's the 3rd door on the left upstairs."
"Thanks." Max leaves the room.
(Cut to Lorelai's childhood bedroom. She lying on the bed crying when Max quietly enters the room.)
"Hey," he said softly as he sat down next to her on the bed.
"Hi," she said.
"What's wrong?"
"Everything. I told my mom that we got engaged and she freaked out. God, why can't she just be happy for me?" She begins to cry again.
"Its okay," Max sits on the bed and takes her in his arms to comfort her. "Everything is gonna be okay." He wipes the tears from her face and hugs her. She hugs him back and they sit like that for a while not noticing Emily standing in the doorway. Emily can see how Max cares for Lorelai and she knows she had been wrong when she yelled at her. She leaves and goes back downstairs.
(Cut to the doorway of the elder Gilmore residence where Lorelai, Max, Rory, and Lane are preparing to leave.)
"Goodbye Rory," said Emily giving her granddaughter a hug. Goodbye Max, Lane. It was a pleasure to finally meet both of you. Lorelai can I talk to you for a moment?"
"Yeah," said Lorelai as she watches the others walk out the door.
"I'm sorry about what I said earlier. It was wrong of me to yell at you like that. I didn't realize how much you and Max really love each other. Congratulations on your engagement and I know you two will be very happy together. I'll see you next Friday and be sure to bring Max along. I want to get to know him better if he is going to be my son in law. Goodbye Lorelai." She gives Lorelai a hug.
"Bye Mom." Lorelai walks out the door and Emily shuts it behind her.
(Cut to Gilmore house. Lane and Rory went off to Rory's room to hang out since Lane is sleeping over and Max and Lorelai are in the living room."
"I talked to my Mom before we left," said Lorelai. She said that she was sorry and that she wants you to come to dinner next week so she can get to know you better. I'm glad that she has accepted the fact that we are engaged."
"Me too," said Max as he leaned over to kiss her. Well I better be going. I have a long drive ahead of me."
"You want to crash here tonight? It's late."
"Ok," said Max. Are the pillows and blankets for the couch still in the closet in the hall?"
"Yeah but you won't be needing them." She takes his hand and leads him up the stairs.
(Cut to Gilmore house the next morning. Max and Lorelai are at the front door. He kisses her goodbye and leaves.)
"Did Max spend the night here?" said Rory as she enters the living room.
"Yeah," said Lorelai. Did Lane leave yet?"
"She left about 5 minutes ago. I need to talk to you about something though."
"Sure." Lorelai and Rory sit down on the couch. What is it?"
"Well Lane's cousin who is a doctor bought a house in Cape Cod. He isn't going to be using it this summer so he offered it to Lane's family for the month of July. They decided to take him up on his offer."
"Wow. I can't believe the Kim's are going on vacation especially to Cape Cod. Isn't Mrs. Kim worried about Lane and the boys there?"
"Yeah well that's the thing. They invited me to go along so that Lane will stay out of trouble. Can I go Mom? Please!!
"Gosh Rory. I don't know. We've never been away from each other for more than a day and a month is a really long time. Are you sure you want to go?"
"Yeah. Will you be okay by yourself for a month Mom?"
"I think so."
"I know! Why don't you ask Max to stay with you?"
"You know that's not a bad idea. Now go call Lane and tell her the good news!"
"Ok." Rory picks up the phone to call Lane.
(To be continued...)
Chapter 2: Meet The Parents
Author's Note: I have re-written and edited this entire chapter to make it seem more in character.
(Cut to Max's apartment on Saturday night where Lorelai and Max are sitting on the couch drinking coffee and watching a movie.)
"Mmmm," said Lorelai. This is good coffee."
"Thanks," said Max.
"You're welcome. Can you turn the movie off for a minute? I need to talk to you."
"Yeah." Max turns to face her.
"I told Rory about the proposal."
"How did she take it?"
"She freaked out at first and ran away from me."
"Wow that bad?"
"Yeah but we talked the next morning. She said that it's gonna take a while for her to get used to the idea of you possibly becoming part of our family. She said that she wants me to be happy and she will support me no matter what."
"She's such a great kid."
"Yeah I know. I only wish my parents could have taken this so easily."
"They didn't take it well did they?"
"No. My mom went ballistic when she found out that we were seeing each other again. When I told her that you proposed she totally lost it."
"Lorelai, I'm so sorry."
"Don't be. Arguing with her about you made me realize something. I realized that I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you Max Medina and I know this to be true."
Max gets down on one knee and pulls a small velvet box out of his pocket to reveal a diamond engagement ring. I love you Lorelai Gilmore. I've never felt this way about anyone and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?"
"Yes! I'll marry you!" Max slips the ring onto her finger and kisses her. He sits back down on the couch and kisses her again. They stop kissing after a few minutes. He smiles at her.
"This is so amazing," he said.
"I know," she replied. It's like one of those I can't believe this is happening to me type of things."
"Exactly. He puts his arm around her and she snuggles up next to him. They sit that way for a while smiling and looking into each other's eyes.
"You wanna turn the movie back on?" Lorelai said after a while.
"No. How about I get a book and read to you?"
"Ok." She moves over to let him get up and walk over to the bookcase.
"How about Pride and Prejudice? It's a classic."
"That sounds good. I love that book."
"Yeah me too." He sits down on the couch and puts his arm around her again. She leans against him as he opens the book and starts to read.
(Cut to Max's apartment the next morning.)
Lorelai opens her eyes and feels the sunlight on her face. She doesn't know where she is for a second but she feels Max's warm arms around her and knows exactly where she is. She had been snuggling on the couch with Max the night before while he read to her. She must have dozed off because the next thing she knew it was morning and she was still on the couch. She turns over to see Max smiling at her.
"You're very beautiful when you sleep. Did you know that?" he said.
"Yes. What happened last night after you started reading to me?"
"I think we both fell asleep."
"Okay. Do you know what time it is?"
"It's 8:30," he said checking his watch. Do you want some breakfast?"
"Yeah. That would be great." She reaches down to fix her rumpled sweater and sees the ring on her finger. Max sees her gazing at it and smiles.
"I can't believe we got engaged last night," he said softly.
"I know," she replied. It's like a one of those dreams that you never want to wake up from."
"Yeah but we don't have to worry about it being gone when we wake up. Its gonna always be there every morning when we open our eyes."
"You talk so good."
"Thanks. I'm gonna go fix us some breakfast." He gets up and goes over to the fridge. Lorelai smiles.
"He is perfect," she says to herself and knows that she has made the right decision about his proposal.
(Cut to Gilmore house where Lorelai is just walking in the door.)
"Rory!" she yelled. Come here for a minute!"
"So how did things go with Max," said Rory as she walked into the living room.
"Great, fantastic, wonderful."
"That good huh? I take it you said yes."
"Yeah I did. He got down on one knee and proposed to me traditionally. It was perfect."
"That's great Mom."
"I know. Oh wait! I have something to show you!" She waves her left hand in front of Rory's face.
"Oh my gosh Mom! The ring is gorgeous!"
"Thanks. How about we go to Luke's and get some coffee to celebrate. What do you say?"
"Sounds great. Let's go! They walk out the door and down the street towards
Luke's.
(Cut to Luke's where Lorelai and Rory are sitting down at the counter.)
"Luke!" Lorelai yelled.
"What?" he said grumpily."
"We need some coffee!"
"Yeah. Well what if I don't want to give you any?"
"Then I'll come back there and get it myself."
"Fine you win." He goes to get 2 cups of coffee. When hands Lorelai her mug he notices the ring on her finger. "What's that on your finger?"
"A ring."
"No kidding. It looks expensive."
"Yeah."
"Mom!" said Rory. Just tell him already!"
"Tell me what?" said Luke.
"Max and I got engaged last night."
"Oh. Umm congratulations."
"Thanks. I still can believe it though!"
"You're welcome. Luke looks away with a sad look on his face and goes to serve some other customers.
"So Mom," said Rory. You never told me what happened after he proposed to you."
"Well umm we kissed and then he got a book and read to me."
"That's so sweet! What book?"
"Pride and Prejudice. We both fell asleep after he started reading it and the next thing I knew it was morning and I was still on the couch with his arms around me."
"So that's why you didn't come home?"
"Yeah. After we woke up he made me breakfast and I left. He's perfect Rory."
"It seems like it."
"He's gonna be such a good husband. You know what he told me last night?"
"What?"
"He said that you were a great kid. I've never dated a guy that's said that about you. I know he's gonna be good to you Rory. He likes you a lot."
"I know. When are you gonna have him meet Grandma and Grandpa?"
"Umm. I'm gonna call them and see if I can bring him Friday. Is that okay with you?"
"Yeah. Can I bring Lane so that I'll have someone to hang with after dinner?"
"Sure honey. I don't think Grandma will mind But I'll ask her anyway. I gotta go tell Sookie. I'll be home later. Bye hon."
"Bye Mom."
(Cut to Independence Inn.)
"Sookie!" Lorelai yelled as she walked in the door. I need to talk to you! Its really important!"
"Keep it down!" said a grouchy Michel as he typed away at the computer.
"Why? I have some really big news."
"Oh really? Like what?"
"Max and I got engaged last night."
"Congratulations. Now please go away so I can get these files in the computer."
"You're no fun! Sookie! Where are you?" Lorelai runs into the kitchen.
"I'm right here!" said Sookie. Where's the fire?"
"There isn't one. I have something really important to tell you."
"What?!"
"Max and I got engaged!"
"Oh my gosh! When? Where? How?"
"He proposed to me on Thursday right her at the inn. It was perfect. There were a thousand daisies just like in my dream proposal! He said he wasn't expecting an answer right away and to talk things over with Rory. She didn't take it so well at first but we had a long talk and now she is fine with it. I went to his house last night and I said yes! It was perfect!" She waved her left hand in front of Sookie's face.
"Oh wow Lorelai! I'm so happy for you! The ring is beautiful!" The hug and jump up and down with smiles on their face.
(Cut to Lorelai walking down the street.)
"Hey Miss Patty!" she yelled.
"How are you Lorelai?" said Miss Patty.
"Great!"
"What's that on your hand?" Miss Patty picks up Lorelai's hand and admires the ring.
"An engagement ring."
"I'm so happy for you! Who's the lucky guy? Is it that guy that I saw you with at the town meeting last week?"
"Yeah. Max is so wonderful."
"I'll bet. He sure looks wonderful if you know what I mean. I'm sure you two will be very happy. I've got to go. My next class is here. Bye Lolrelai."
"Bye Miss Patty." Lorelai skips down the street with a big smile on her face.
(Cut to Gilmore house. Lorelai is on the phone with her mother.)
"Hi Mom. It's me," she said.
"What do you want Lorelai?" her mother replied. I have nothing to say to you."
"Fine. Can I just ask you something?"
"Yes. What is it?"
"Can I bring Max to dinner on Friday? I want you and Dad to meet him."
"Fine. Now I have to go."
"Wait! Can Rory bring Lane? She wanted me to ask you."
"Yes. Goodbye Lorelai."
"Bye Mom." Lorelai hangs up the phone and then picks it up again. She dials Max's number.
"Hey," she said when he picked up.
"Hi," he replied.
"I have something to ask you?"
"Ok,"
"Will you come to dinner at my parent's house on Friday night? I want them to meet you."
"Sure. Want me to pick you up?"
"No. How about you drive over here and I drive you over. Rory is bringing Lane and I don't think we will all fit in your car."
"Ok. Sounds good. What time do you want me to come over?"
"How about around 5?"
"I'll be there."
"Ok. I love you Max Medina and I'll see you soon."
"I love you too Lorelai Gilmore. Goodbye."
"Bye."
(Cut to Gilmore house on Friday night. Max is on the porch ringing the doorbell.)
"I got it!" yelled Lorelai. She opens the door to find a smiling Max Medina on her porch.
"Wow. You look beautiful," he said greeting her with hug and kiss.
"Thanks you look very handsome." She admired his suit and tie. "Wanna come in? I just have to get Rory, Lane, my purse, and my keys."
"Okay."
"Rory! Lane! Let's go!"
"Ok," said Rory as she and Lane came into the living room.
"Lane," said Lorelai. I have someone I want you to meet. This is my fiancé Max Medina. Max this is Rory's best friend Lane Kim."
"Hello Lane," said Max. Nice to meet you."
"Same here," said Lane.
"Ok," said Lorelai. Are we ready to go?"
"Yeah," said Rory.
"Ok. Lorelai closed the door behind everyone and the walked over to the Jeep. "Rory and Lane, you guys are in the back. Max you are up front with me." They all climb into the Jeep and drive off.
(Cut to elder Gilmore residence where everyone is waiting for Emily to open the door.)
"Hello Mom," said Lorelai when Emily opened the door.
"Hello Lorelai, Rory, Lane. You must be Lorelai's boyfriend Max," she said looking at Max.
"Yes. It's a pleasure to finally meet you," he said shaking Emily's hand.
"Same here," said Emily. All of you come in. Dinner is ready." She closes the door behind them.
(Cut to dining room after dinner. Lorelai and her mother are drinking coffee. Max and Richard are talking in the study and Rory and Lane are off watching TV in Rory's room.)
"Well," said Emily. Max seems like a nice enough man."
"Yeah he is," said Lorelai as she picks up her coffee cup. Emily notices the ring on her finger.
"What is that on your finger?"
"A ring."
"No kidding. Where did you get it?"
"From Max."
"From Max? Does this mean you accepted his proposal?"
"Yeah."
"I can't believe you got engaged to Rory's teacher! And here I thought that you had finally gotten some sense in that head of yours!"
"God Mom! Can't you see that for the first time in my life I'm finally happy! I've found someone who I love and who feels the same way about me! Why can't you just be happy for me?" She pushes her chair out from the table and runs out of the room. Emily continues to sip her coffee until Max enters the room 20 minutes later.
"Where is Lorelai?" he asked.
"We had a disagreement and she ran upstairs. She is probably in her bedroom. It's the 3rd door on the left upstairs."
"Thanks." Max leaves the room.
(Cut to Lorelai's childhood bedroom. She lying on the bed crying when Max quietly enters the room.)
"Hey," he said softly as he sat down next to her on the bed.
"Hi," she said.
"What's wrong?"
"Everything. I told my mom that we got engaged and she freaked out. God, why can't she just be happy for me?" She begins to cry again.
"Its okay," Max sits on the bed and takes her in his arms to comfort her. "Everything is gonna be okay." He wipes the tears from her face and hugs her. She hugs him back and they sit like that for a while not noticing Emily standing in the doorway. Emily can see how Max cares for Lorelai and she knows she had been wrong when she yelled at her. She leaves and goes back downstairs.
(Cut to the doorway of the elder Gilmore residence where Lorelai, Max, Rory, and Lane are preparing to leave.)
"Goodbye Rory," said Emily giving her granddaughter a hug. Goodbye Max, Lane. It was a pleasure to finally meet both of you. Lorelai can I talk to you for a moment?"
"Yeah," said Lorelai as she watches the others walk out the door.
"I'm sorry about what I said earlier. It was wrong of me to yell at you like that. I didn't realize how much you and Max really love each other. Congratulations on your engagement and I know you two will be very happy together. I'll see you next Friday and be sure to bring Max along. I want to get to know him better if he is going to be my son in law. Goodbye Lorelai." She gives Lorelai a hug.
"Bye Mom." Lorelai walks out the door and Emily shuts it behind her.
(Cut to Gilmore house. Lane and Rory went off to Rory's room to hang out since Lane is sleeping over and Max and Lorelai are in the living room."
"I talked to my Mom before we left," said Lorelai. She said that she was sorry and that she wants you to come to dinner next week so she can get to know you better. I'm glad that she has accepted the fact that we are engaged."
"Me too," said Max as he leaned over to kiss her. Well I better be going. I have a long drive ahead of me."
"You want to crash here tonight? It's late."
"Ok," said Max. Are the pillows and blankets for the couch still in the closet in the hall?"
"Yeah but you won't be needing them." She takes his hand and leads him up the stairs.
(Cut to Gilmore house the next morning. Max and Lorelai are at the front door. He kisses her goodbye and leaves.)
"Did Max spend the night here?" said Rory as she enters the living room.
"Yeah," said Lorelai. Did Lane leave yet?"
"She left about 5 minutes ago. I need to talk to you about something though."
"Sure." Lorelai and Rory sit down on the couch. What is it?"
"Well Lane's cousin who is a doctor bought a house in Cape Cod. He isn't going to be using it this summer so he offered it to Lane's family for the month of July. They decided to take him up on his offer."
"Wow. I can't believe the Kim's are going on vacation especially to Cape Cod. Isn't Mrs. Kim worried about Lane and the boys there?"
"Yeah well that's the thing. They invited me to go along so that Lane will stay out of trouble. Can I go Mom? Please!!
"Gosh Rory. I don't know. We've never been away from each other for more than a day and a month is a really long time. Are you sure you want to go?"
"Yeah. Will you be okay by yourself for a month Mom?"
"I think so."
"I know! Why don't you ask Max to stay with you?"
"You know that's not a bad idea. Now go call Lane and tell her the good news!"
"Ok." Rory picks up the phone to call Lane.
(To be continued...)