Usual disclaimers apply. I do not own any of the characters and I am making no money off of it. The song is something that I heard somewhere but I cannot remember where or when. I wish I could. So the disclaimer applies to that too. I don't own it, I am borrowing for a few minutes.
2 Weeks later
Rory and Tristen were walking around downtown Hartford after dinner.
"So you are doing mostly free lance work now?" he asked
"It works out good with Lori. I work out of the house so I can spend a lot of time with her. Maybe when she starts school, I will go back to the paper."
They stopped in front of a fountain in the [ark and sat down. Tristen noticed her shiver, so he pulled off his jacket and draped it over her shoulder.
"Thanks."
"My pleasure." He said, wrapping his arm around her shoulder.
She leaned against his chest, listening to his heartbeat.
"Tristen can I ask you something."
"Anything."
Rory pulled away, looking in his eyes
"When we were on the plane and when you were at my house, you asked me to marry you. I need to know why?"
"Rory when I was sent to military school our sophomore year, the only regret that I has was not being about to tell you that I loved you. I must have hundreds, maybe thousands of letters to you."
"I never got anything."
"I never sent them." He said, "I knew you had a boyfriend and I did not want to get in the way. After I graduated, I went to Duke. It was the first time that I could be somewhere where no one knew me. I finished college, went to law school and here I am. Through all of that, the only thing I never forgot was you. You made me want to be a better person. And to answer you question, I asked you to marry me because I love you. I will always love you Rory."
"But you never stayed around."
"That is because I was afraid of rejection. I know that it was a stupid and childish thing to do."
"Tristen, you wouldn't want to marry me. I mean I have Lori and my job. I…I can't ask you to take on my responsibilities."
"Rory I love you and I love Lori. I would rather die than hurt either of you." He said, "I promise, no more proposals…for now. And now I think ifs time to get you home Ms Gilmore."
"I think you are right."
They stood up and walked back to his car. He drove back to her house and parked behind Lorelai's car. They climbed out of the car and walked towards the door. Rory pulls out her keys and unlocks the door. They step inside, shedding their coats.
"We're home."
"Mommy?" Lori called
Before Rory had a chance to answer, Lori came running out of the living room. Her eyes lit up
"Tristen!"
She ran to him and he scooped her up in his arms. Rory watched them and couldn't help but smile. He was so at ease with her. Lorelai came out of the living room.
"Hello kids."
"Hi mom."
"Hello Lorelai."
"Since you two are home, I'm going to turn in. Would you like me to take Lori upstairs."
"Can Tristen do it mommy?"
"Would you mind?" Rory asked Tristen
"Not at all. Come on Miss Lori."
He started up the stairs. Rory and Lorelai watched them until they disappeared. When they were out of earshot, Lorelai asked
"Did he propose again?"
Rory shook her head. When she didn't say anymore, Lorelai said
"I am going to call Luke and turn in."
"Night mom."
Lorelai walked down the hall towards the guest room. Rory walked up the stairs, stopping outside Lori's room. She could hear Lori and Tristen talking
"Will you tell me a story?"
"I'm afraid I don't know any stories."
"Then sing me a song. Pretty please with sugar on top."
Rory knew there was no way that he could say no to her. Tristen cleared his throat. He started to sing softly
"Rest your head
little sleepyhead
sandman's calling you
towards you bed,
Sleep until that
Morning light
And keep those
Bright eyes bright"
Rory peeked in the room to see him stand up, then lean down to kiss her forehead.
"Good night Lori." He whispered
He walked out of the room to find Rory leaning against the wall. He closed the door so that they did not wake Lori.
"Tristen, that was so wonderful."
"She's a great girl."
Rory stepped forward, wrapping her arms around his neck. Slowly she leaned forward and brushed her lips against his. His arms tightened around her waist. She pulled back slowly.
"Maybe we should say good night."
"I think you're right."
She slipped out of his arms and they walked down the stairs to the front door. He opened the door and stepped outside. Turning to her, he said
"Good night Rory."
"Good night Tristen."
He started to walk away, when she said
"Tristen?"
He turned around and walked back to her.
"Yes?"
"My mom and Luke's 5th anniversary is in two weeks. There's a big party in Stars Hollow. Would you like to come? If you have plans its all right. I was just wondering…"
"Rory, I would love to come."
Well I am thinking one more part to tie things up. I hope you all enjoyed the story as much as I like writing it.