Father of Mine
Part 4
The Plan
As Miss Patty left, Rory heard Luke walk out of the kitchen.
"So what'd you tell her?"
"Oh, just something about our favorite mechanic/amateur photographer/annoying pest Kirk which I've had up my sleeve for a while."
"And what would that be?"
"Like you won't find out soon enough? Let's just say it has to do with some revealing Polaroids after the Founder's Day party."
"Some revealing Polaroids which I have no interest in seeing. So, I will now follow through on my agreement to listen to your plan."
"So I suppose I should have a plan then?"
"That would help."
"Hmm…well, I guess it would help if I knew how you feel about Mom."
"I'm pretty sure you heard it all earlier."
"Well, you were pretty vague. Do you want to kiss her, date her…what?"
"Do you know how extremely odd it is to talk to a sixteen year old girl about this?"
"Do you know how lucky you are that you are able to talk to a sixteen year old girl who could easily change your life as you know it?"
"But isn't quite sure exactly how she plans on doing this?"
"Just trust me."
"Why does that thought scare me?"
"I have no clue, its not at all based in reality."
He looked at her, taking a moment in contemplating this potentially dangerous decision.
"Fine." He mumbled, almost inaudibly.
"Wow. Impressive."
"Yeah, for some strange reason, I felt like signing my life off into the hands of someone who managed to get hit by a deer."
"Great. Well, this is our new father/daughter activity for the next month- get you and my mom together."
"So I no longer have any help in the diner?"
"Oh no, we'll need conference times, and then I can supervise you and my mom."
"I'm already beginning to regret this choice."
"Oh, don't worry Luke, I'll still leave you two alone for some make out sessions."
Luke turned red, but was saved when Taylor walked in the door.
"Get out there and do your job, oh daughter of mine."
"Yes, Daddy!"
Unbeknownst to Rory, a small smile crept onto Luke's face. He could get used to this.
Luke
Amazingly, things were actually going much easier with some help. Rory was actually a good waitress, and, seeing as she had practically grown up at Luke's, she already knew most everyone's usuals.
Unfortunately, that left him with more than enough time with his thoughts.
Why don't I feel like I've made a mistake?
Because you want this to happen.
But why Rory?
Because she wants to help. And she can.
But couldn't it hurt to tell Lorelai? What if she rejects me?
It can't be any worse than wanting to tell her every time you see her and the pain won't hurt more than seeing her with another guy.
For once, the voice in his head shut up. Just then, Rory walked up to the window separating the kitchen and the diner.
"Hey Luke, I need two cheeseburgers…"
It was then that she walked in. And the voices started all over again.
"Luke? Hello?"
"Go serve your mom, Rory…"
"Oh."
"Yeah."
Part 4
The Plan
As Miss Patty left, Rory heard Luke walk out of the kitchen.
"So what'd you tell her?"
"Oh, just something about our favorite mechanic/amateur photographer/annoying pest Kirk which I've had up my sleeve for a while."
"And what would that be?"
"Like you won't find out soon enough? Let's just say it has to do with some revealing Polaroids after the Founder's Day party."
"Some revealing Polaroids which I have no interest in seeing. So, I will now follow through on my agreement to listen to your plan."
"So I suppose I should have a plan then?"
"That would help."
"Hmm…well, I guess it would help if I knew how you feel about Mom."
"I'm pretty sure you heard it all earlier."
"Well, you were pretty vague. Do you want to kiss her, date her…what?"
"Do you know how extremely odd it is to talk to a sixteen year old girl about this?"
"Do you know how lucky you are that you are able to talk to a sixteen year old girl who could easily change your life as you know it?"
"But isn't quite sure exactly how she plans on doing this?"
"Just trust me."
"Why does that thought scare me?"
"I have no clue, its not at all based in reality."
He looked at her, taking a moment in contemplating this potentially dangerous decision.
"Fine." He mumbled, almost inaudibly.
"Wow. Impressive."
"Yeah, for some strange reason, I felt like signing my life off into the hands of someone who managed to get hit by a deer."
"Great. Well, this is our new father/daughter activity for the next month- get you and my mom together."
"So I no longer have any help in the diner?"
"Oh no, we'll need conference times, and then I can supervise you and my mom."
"I'm already beginning to regret this choice."
"Oh, don't worry Luke, I'll still leave you two alone for some make out sessions."
Luke turned red, but was saved when Taylor walked in the door.
"Get out there and do your job, oh daughter of mine."
"Yes, Daddy!"
Unbeknownst to Rory, a small smile crept onto Luke's face. He could get used to this.
Luke
Amazingly, things were actually going much easier with some help. Rory was actually a good waitress, and, seeing as she had practically grown up at Luke's, she already knew most everyone's usuals.
Unfortunately, that left him with more than enough time with his thoughts.
Why don't I feel like I've made a mistake?
Because you want this to happen.
But why Rory?
Because she wants to help. And she can.
But couldn't it hurt to tell Lorelai? What if she rejects me?
It can't be any worse than wanting to tell her every time you see her and the pain won't hurt more than seeing her with another guy.
For once, the voice in his head shut up. Just then, Rory walked up to the window separating the kitchen and the diner.
"Hey Luke, I need two cheeseburgers…"
It was then that she walked in. And the voices started all over again.
"Luke? Hello?"
"Go serve your mom, Rory…"
"Oh."
"Yeah."
