~Recap~
With Lorelei's permission, of course, Rory and Tristan have taken to the open road on the way to Mackinac Island…
Around 12, Rory and Tristan decided they were hungry, so they stopped at a Cracker Barrel (it's a restaurant that makes THE BEST breakfasts ever), and got some lunch. Rory remarked at the excellence of the coffee, and ordered three cups for the road. They made almost no more stops that day, and around 6, they reached the town of Sandusky, Ohio. They decided to stop for dinner and check in at a hotel. They stopped at a pizzeria, and then drove to a Holiday Inn to stop for the night.
Meanwhile, back in Stars Hollow, Lorelei and Luke were moping around. "I miss Rory" whined Lorelei. "I do, too" replied Luke. "At least when we go on vacation we won't miss her as much."
"Yeah." Lorelei's expression changed. "Thank you SO MUCH for that, by the way. I can't believe you surprised me with plane tickets to Hawaii! How are we affording this?
Luke smiled. "I've been saving up forever, so you'd better be happy, missy! Now, come on," he pulled his wife close "let's go to bed."
"Ok! Race you to the bedroom!" And Lorelei took off, Luke trailing right on her heels.
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Rory stretched, and looked around the unfamiliar room. At first, she couldn't place where she was, but then she remembered.
"Oh yeah. Road trip, Mackinac Island… Tristan" Rory thought to herself. She wondered if Tristan was up yet. She was about to get up and go see when her cell phone, which she had plugged in next to the bed, rang. She reached over and answered it. "Hello?"
"Hey sweetie!
"Hi Mom!"
"How's the trip so far?
"Wonderful. We're in Ohio right now, some town called Sandusky."
"Sounds great. I was just calling to say hi. I miss you."
"I miss you too, Mom. I gotta get dressed though, I need coffee and I'm dying of hunger."
"Well, I can't deprive my favorite daughter of her coffee now, can I? I love you sweetie, call me later."
"I will Mom, I promise. I love you too."
After a strict warning from Lorelei to "not do anything that she WOULD do", Rory unplugged the phone and knocked on the door separating her room from Tristan's.
"Come in!"
Rory entered the room. "I was just wondering what's up today?"
"Well, we could keep driving, but I have a better idea. You like roller
Coasters?"
Rory brightened. "I love them!"
"Good. There's a 'coaster park about 5 minutes away. It's supposed to have some of the best roller coasters in the world. There's also a water park. It's called Cedar Point." (I guess this is where the author puts in that she does not own Cedar Point or any of its rides, though she wishes she did…)
"That sounds great. I'm gonna go get dressed so we can get breakfast."
"Hurry up, I'm starved."
About half an hour later, Rory and Tristan locked up their belongings and headed out. After looking at a brochure for the park, they had decided to purchase a 2-day pass. That day, they would go on the coasters. The next day, since they were forecasting 90 degree weather, they would go to the water park.
The two went to McDonald's for a quick breakfast, and then headed to the park. They got their two day passes and looked around. There was almost no one there. "What do you want to go on first?" asked Rory.
"What about that?" Tristan pointed to a ride called "The Demon Drop". "We can start off tame and work our way up."
Rory agreed to this plan, and the two set off for The Demon Drop.
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Several hours later, both teens were laughing and having a great time. "What about that ride?" Rory pointed her Cookie Dough ice cream cone toward a wooden roller coaster. "The Gemini? Sounds good to me," Tristan agreed.
Seeing the layout of the ride, Tristan said "I bet you 20 bucks that red car beats blue."
"You're on!" Rory agreed, climbing eagerly into the front seat of the blue car. Tristan climbed into the red car, and they were off. (For those who don't know, the track for the blue cars and the track for the red cars are side-by-side, and both cars start at the same time, so you can "race" around the coaster.)
"Come on, blue! Faster!" Rory cheered her car on.
"Red, red, come on red!" chanted Tristan.
In the end, the blue car won by an inch, and Tristan grudgingly handed Rory $20.
"Thank you" said Rory, snatching the money up.
Next, they went on the Millennium Force, then the Raptor. They had spent the entire day at the park, and had a great time. The next day they went to the water park, and the day after that, they got back on the road. They dipped down into Tennessee, and got a room in Nashville for the night. Rory sighed. "This trip has been so much fun so far!"
"Glad you think so" Tristan replied warmly. He yawned and climbed into his bed in the room they were sharing. They had only been able to get one room, but at least it had two beds.
"So, what's the plan?" Rory called from the bathroom, where she was putting on her PJ's.
"I was thinking we stay here for a couple of days, swing through Kentucky, stop in Louisville for a couple of days, and then head to Toledo, Ohio. There's supposed to be a really fun museum there.
"Sounds like a plan." Rory came out of the bathroom, dressed in cotton PJ pants with little puppies on them, and a white tank top. She climbed into bed, and turned off the light. Rory fell asleep almost immediately, but Tristan couldn't sleep. He kept thinking of Rory, lying only a few feet away, wearing that skimpy little tank top and those white cotton pants. He nearly groaned aloud. He wanted to touch her, to hold her in his arms while she slept. He sighed, knowing that this was NOT going to be a restful night.
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Lorelei awoke to the smell of French toast. "Mmmmmm… breakfast" she thought, just as Luke walked in, carrying a tray. On it, Lorelei saw French toast, bacon, orange juice, coffee (of course), and hash browns. Her stomach growled in anticipation.
"What's this for?" she asked her husband.
"Can't a man spoil his wife? It's fun. Besides, we haven't had this much time alone since the twins were born, and I intend to take advantage of it."
The twins had been dropped off at their grandparents the previous evening, and Lorelei missed them already. The next day, the couple was leaving on their trip to Hawaii. Lorelei couldn't wait. Two whole weeks of fun, sun, and surf.
"Well, thank you," replied Lorelei. She gave Luke a long, full kiss on the lips to thank him. Luke groaned, and quickly put the cover over their food so it would stay warm. Then, he lost himself in his wife's arms.
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Rory was looking in awe at The Grand Ole Oprey. She quickly snapped a picture of Tristan standing in front of the building. She couldn't wait to go inside. Tristan had surprised her with a pair of tickets to Lifehouse, Michelle Branch, and The Calling for that night, and that's where they were playing. (I highly doubt that the GOO hosts concerts like that, seeing as how when they came to my town they played a local club, but whatever.) However, they needed to get something to eat first.
A few hours later, with full stomachs, the two teenagers headed into the theater for the concert. Rory was very excited. She had only been to two or three concerts in her life, and Lifehouse was one of her currant favorite groups. Michelle Branch, also, was a great singer. She had never even heard of The Calling, but she hoped they were good. She jumped up and down excitedly when Tristan showed her to their front-row seats.
"Tristan! How did you get these?"
"A magician never reveals his secrets, Mary."
Rory ignored the gibe, for almost as soon as they sat down, The Calling appeared onstage. As soon as they began singing their first song, Rory realized she HAD heard them before. She began singing along with the music.
"If I could, than I would, I'll go wherever you will go…" Tristan smiled at Rory. She looked beautiful, wearing low-rise jeans and a blue tank top that brought out the blue in her eyes. She bopped her head to the music, her shiny brown hair flying around. Soon, the band finished their set, and exited the stage. Rory couldn't wait to see Michelle Branch, who was the next singer. Half an hour later, the singer took the stage and launched into her first song.
Can't you see?
There's a feeling that's come over me
Close my eyes
You're the only one that leaves me completely breathless
No need to wonder why
Sometimes a gift like this you can't deny
'Cause I wanted to fly, so you gave me your wings
And time held its breath so I could see, yeah
And you set me free
There's a will
There's a way
Sometimes words just can't explain
This is real
I'm afraid
I guess this time there's just no hiding, fighting
You make me restless
You're in my heart
The only light that shines there in the dark
'Cause I wanted to fly, so you gave me your wings
And time held its breath so I could see, yeah
And you set me free
When I was alone
You came around
When I was down
You pulled me through
And there's nothing that I wouldn't do for you
'Cause I wanted to fly, so you gave me your wings
And time held its breath so I could see, yeah
And you set me free
Tristan just listened to the music. Michelle had an amazing voice. He would definitely have to remember to pick up this CD.
By the time Lifehouse took the stage, Rory was sweaty, hoarse, and more hyper then ever. She sighed with happiness. This was the best concert she had ever been to, even better then the Bangles concert she had gone to with her mother, Sookie, and Paris and Co. Lifehouse played almost their entire CD, plus a song that they had recorded for the movie "Shrek". Rory made a mental note to download that song onto her computer when she got home. After the concert, it was almost 1 am. Tristan wanted nothing more then to go to bed, but Rory hadn't had any coffee for hours, so she insisted on stopping at some diner that was open 24 hours. Then, finally, they went back to their hotel for some sleep.
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With Lorelei's permission, of course, Rory and Tristan have taken to the open road on the way to Mackinac Island…
Around 12, Rory and Tristan decided they were hungry, so they stopped at a Cracker Barrel (it's a restaurant that makes THE BEST breakfasts ever), and got some lunch. Rory remarked at the excellence of the coffee, and ordered three cups for the road. They made almost no more stops that day, and around 6, they reached the town of Sandusky, Ohio. They decided to stop for dinner and check in at a hotel. They stopped at a pizzeria, and then drove to a Holiday Inn to stop for the night.
Meanwhile, back in Stars Hollow, Lorelei and Luke were moping around. "I miss Rory" whined Lorelei. "I do, too" replied Luke. "At least when we go on vacation we won't miss her as much."
"Yeah." Lorelei's expression changed. "Thank you SO MUCH for that, by the way. I can't believe you surprised me with plane tickets to Hawaii! How are we affording this?
Luke smiled. "I've been saving up forever, so you'd better be happy, missy! Now, come on," he pulled his wife close "let's go to bed."
"Ok! Race you to the bedroom!" And Lorelei took off, Luke trailing right on her heels.
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Rory stretched, and looked around the unfamiliar room. At first, she couldn't place where she was, but then she remembered.
"Oh yeah. Road trip, Mackinac Island… Tristan" Rory thought to herself. She wondered if Tristan was up yet. She was about to get up and go see when her cell phone, which she had plugged in next to the bed, rang. She reached over and answered it. "Hello?"
"Hey sweetie!
"Hi Mom!"
"How's the trip so far?
"Wonderful. We're in Ohio right now, some town called Sandusky."
"Sounds great. I was just calling to say hi. I miss you."
"I miss you too, Mom. I gotta get dressed though, I need coffee and I'm dying of hunger."
"Well, I can't deprive my favorite daughter of her coffee now, can I? I love you sweetie, call me later."
"I will Mom, I promise. I love you too."
After a strict warning from Lorelei to "not do anything that she WOULD do", Rory unplugged the phone and knocked on the door separating her room from Tristan's.
"Come in!"
Rory entered the room. "I was just wondering what's up today?"
"Well, we could keep driving, but I have a better idea. You like roller
Coasters?"
Rory brightened. "I love them!"
"Good. There's a 'coaster park about 5 minutes away. It's supposed to have some of the best roller coasters in the world. There's also a water park. It's called Cedar Point." (I guess this is where the author puts in that she does not own Cedar Point or any of its rides, though she wishes she did…)
"That sounds great. I'm gonna go get dressed so we can get breakfast."
"Hurry up, I'm starved."
About half an hour later, Rory and Tristan locked up their belongings and headed out. After looking at a brochure for the park, they had decided to purchase a 2-day pass. That day, they would go on the coasters. The next day, since they were forecasting 90 degree weather, they would go to the water park.
The two went to McDonald's for a quick breakfast, and then headed to the park. They got their two day passes and looked around. There was almost no one there. "What do you want to go on first?" asked Rory.
"What about that?" Tristan pointed to a ride called "The Demon Drop". "We can start off tame and work our way up."
Rory agreed to this plan, and the two set off for The Demon Drop.
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Several hours later, both teens were laughing and having a great time. "What about that ride?" Rory pointed her Cookie Dough ice cream cone toward a wooden roller coaster. "The Gemini? Sounds good to me," Tristan agreed.
Seeing the layout of the ride, Tristan said "I bet you 20 bucks that red car beats blue."
"You're on!" Rory agreed, climbing eagerly into the front seat of the blue car. Tristan climbed into the red car, and they were off. (For those who don't know, the track for the blue cars and the track for the red cars are side-by-side, and both cars start at the same time, so you can "race" around the coaster.)
"Come on, blue! Faster!" Rory cheered her car on.
"Red, red, come on red!" chanted Tristan.
In the end, the blue car won by an inch, and Tristan grudgingly handed Rory $20.
"Thank you" said Rory, snatching the money up.
Next, they went on the Millennium Force, then the Raptor. They had spent the entire day at the park, and had a great time. The next day they went to the water park, and the day after that, they got back on the road. They dipped down into Tennessee, and got a room in Nashville for the night. Rory sighed. "This trip has been so much fun so far!"
"Glad you think so" Tristan replied warmly. He yawned and climbed into his bed in the room they were sharing. They had only been able to get one room, but at least it had two beds.
"So, what's the plan?" Rory called from the bathroom, where she was putting on her PJ's.
"I was thinking we stay here for a couple of days, swing through Kentucky, stop in Louisville for a couple of days, and then head to Toledo, Ohio. There's supposed to be a really fun museum there.
"Sounds like a plan." Rory came out of the bathroom, dressed in cotton PJ pants with little puppies on them, and a white tank top. She climbed into bed, and turned off the light. Rory fell asleep almost immediately, but Tristan couldn't sleep. He kept thinking of Rory, lying only a few feet away, wearing that skimpy little tank top and those white cotton pants. He nearly groaned aloud. He wanted to touch her, to hold her in his arms while she slept. He sighed, knowing that this was NOT going to be a restful night.
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Lorelei awoke to the smell of French toast. "Mmmmmm… breakfast" she thought, just as Luke walked in, carrying a tray. On it, Lorelei saw French toast, bacon, orange juice, coffee (of course), and hash browns. Her stomach growled in anticipation.
"What's this for?" she asked her husband.
"Can't a man spoil his wife? It's fun. Besides, we haven't had this much time alone since the twins were born, and I intend to take advantage of it."
The twins had been dropped off at their grandparents the previous evening, and Lorelei missed them already. The next day, the couple was leaving on their trip to Hawaii. Lorelei couldn't wait. Two whole weeks of fun, sun, and surf.
"Well, thank you," replied Lorelei. She gave Luke a long, full kiss on the lips to thank him. Luke groaned, and quickly put the cover over their food so it would stay warm. Then, he lost himself in his wife's arms.
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Rory was looking in awe at The Grand Ole Oprey. She quickly snapped a picture of Tristan standing in front of the building. She couldn't wait to go inside. Tristan had surprised her with a pair of tickets to Lifehouse, Michelle Branch, and The Calling for that night, and that's where they were playing. (I highly doubt that the GOO hosts concerts like that, seeing as how when they came to my town they played a local club, but whatever.) However, they needed to get something to eat first.
A few hours later, with full stomachs, the two teenagers headed into the theater for the concert. Rory was very excited. She had only been to two or three concerts in her life, and Lifehouse was one of her currant favorite groups. Michelle Branch, also, was a great singer. She had never even heard of The Calling, but she hoped they were good. She jumped up and down excitedly when Tristan showed her to their front-row seats.
"Tristan! How did you get these?"
"A magician never reveals his secrets, Mary."
Rory ignored the gibe, for almost as soon as they sat down, The Calling appeared onstage. As soon as they began singing their first song, Rory realized she HAD heard them before. She began singing along with the music.
"If I could, than I would, I'll go wherever you will go…" Tristan smiled at Rory. She looked beautiful, wearing low-rise jeans and a blue tank top that brought out the blue in her eyes. She bopped her head to the music, her shiny brown hair flying around. Soon, the band finished their set, and exited the stage. Rory couldn't wait to see Michelle Branch, who was the next singer. Half an hour later, the singer took the stage and launched into her first song.
Can't you see?
There's a feeling that's come over me
Close my eyes
You're the only one that leaves me completely breathless
No need to wonder why
Sometimes a gift like this you can't deny
'Cause I wanted to fly, so you gave me your wings
And time held its breath so I could see, yeah
And you set me free
There's a will
There's a way
Sometimes words just can't explain
This is real
I'm afraid
I guess this time there's just no hiding, fighting
You make me restless
You're in my heart
The only light that shines there in the dark
'Cause I wanted to fly, so you gave me your wings
And time held its breath so I could see, yeah
And you set me free
When I was alone
You came around
When I was down
You pulled me through
And there's nothing that I wouldn't do for you
'Cause I wanted to fly, so you gave me your wings
And time held its breath so I could see, yeah
And you set me free
Tristan just listened to the music. Michelle had an amazing voice. He would definitely have to remember to pick up this CD.
By the time Lifehouse took the stage, Rory was sweaty, hoarse, and more hyper then ever. She sighed with happiness. This was the best concert she had ever been to, even better then the Bangles concert she had gone to with her mother, Sookie, and Paris and Co. Lifehouse played almost their entire CD, plus a song that they had recorded for the movie "Shrek". Rory made a mental note to download that song onto her computer when she got home. After the concert, it was almost 1 am. Tristan wanted nothing more then to go to bed, but Rory hadn't had any coffee for hours, so she insisted on stopping at some diner that was open 24 hours. Then, finally, they went back to their hotel for some sleep.
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