Title: Hollow-een
Author: Bent137
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I don't own anything.
Summary: When the Gilmores host a Halloween party, some friends show up to watch movies and engage in some tricks. But when the newer horror flicks turn out to bark worse than they bite, they decide to entertain themselves with real ghost stories.
Author's Notes: Halloween- Gilmore Girls style. Loosely based on the Dawson's Creek episode "Four Scary Stories." The first and last chapters are the longest; the others are fairly short; sorry, that's just the way it's gonna be. Each chapter, except the first and the last, are about a different character. Muchos gracias to Gracie for being my beta.
Spoilers: Will reference characters and events not found in Season One or Season Two.

Luke's Dad

Lane stood in the doorway, a bag of candy in her hand. "So what happened? Did you ever get it fixed?" she asked as she dumped the bag of candy into the cauldron.

"No," Dave said, "it still happens sometimes."

"Oh," Lane said as she went to put the cauldron back.

"Okay, I can't wait anymore," Lorelai said, "I need to hear Luke's."

The doorbell rang as Luke stood up protesting, "No way, I'm not going to do it."

"But all the cool kids are doing it," Lorelai whined.

"No, Lorelai," Luke said moving closer to the doorway. "I'm leaving."

"TAYLOR! What do you think you're doing?" Lane screeched in the hall. "I told you he's not here! Sookie, Jackson, and Lorelai are watching movies while Rory and I study and that's it!"

Luke sat back down as Taylor's voice echoed into the living room, "I swore I heard him so I'm investigating."

"First off Taylor, you need a warrant to do so, and it's not worth it so no judge would give you one. Second! You're officially breaking and entering."

Jess smirked as Taylor responded, "Now you listen here missy! I've seen plenty of police shows on the TV and I can so come in here. Especially when his hooligan nephew is nowhere to be found."

"Taylor, this isn't TV, and you aren't a cop. Jess is probably with Luke somewhere."

Rory walked into the hall. "Lane, I would consider this harassment and threatening, should I call the police so they can come and let you file a complaint? They'd probably slap him with a restraining order, which may force him to leave town and register with one of those lists that keeps track of crimes against minors."

"Fine, I'm going," Taylor said as he stormed out. Lane shut the door behind him and the two girls walked back into the living room giggling.

"And the award goes to," Lorelai said pausing for dramatic effect, "Lane Kim and Rory Gilmore!"

Everyone smiled, or in Jess' case, smirked, and clapped for them. "Thanks Lane, Rory," Luke said.

"You're welcome," Rory said.

"I was getting so sick of him," Lane said.

"I am amazed," Lorelai said.

"It's those quiet ones you've got to watch out for," Jess said.

"True," Lorelai agreed.

"Now I'm amazed," Luke spoke up.

"Why?" Rory asked.

"Your mother just agreed with Jess." Everyone except Lorelai, Jess and Dave laughed.

"Okay Luke, tell us your tale," Rory said.

"Fine," Luke said, "but it's gonna be short. It was actually quick when it happened. It was after Louie's wake..."

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It was dark out and Lorelai and Rory were just leaving the diner. "Bye Luke," they said.

"See you tomorrow," Lorelai added.

Luke nodded and shut the door behind them. He flipped the sign to closed and walked over to the door to the kitchen. He looked inside, where Jess was silently washing and drying a few pans. "Almost done?" Luke asked.

"Uh, yeah," Jess said startled.

"Okay, then that's everything," Luke said. "I guess I'll head upstairs okay?"

"Sure," Jess said.

Luke started to walk away but turned back, "Thanks Jess." When he received no reply he sighed and turned to go upstairs. Once upstairs he went into the bathroom and splashed some cold water on his face. When he looked up an older gentleman was behind him in the mirror smiling proudly and waving. "Dad?" Luke questioned as he turned around, but no one else was in the room. He turned back to the mirror to find just himself staring back at him. Suddenly there was a sharp knock on the door. Luke opened it to find Jess on the other side.

"You okay?" Jess asked.

"Oh yeah, fine."

"Great, then can I use the bathroom?"

"Sure," Luke said stepping out of it.

"Thanks," Jess said as he entered and shut the door. Luke crossed the small living area and sank into a chair.