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Puppy Love??
Chapter Four: Humpty Dumpty, Smart Pills, and Lost Meals
It's the day after the wonderful night at the elder Gilmore's and Rory, Lorelai, Jess, and Luke are in the kitchen area of the apartment talking about what to do with Chilton and Yale, among other things. Lorelai is having a hard time keeping the information about Jess wanting to propose to Rory to herself.
Lorelai: (Breaks the uncomfortable silence that has taken over the group.) Hey, this is a crazy idea, but how about we don't say anything?
Rory: How do you expect that plan to work? It sounds too simple.
Lorelai: Hear me out...I mean it's April (A/N: I don't know if that is when people get their college acceptance letters, but it's an AU, so just go with me here.) and you two are graduating in the middle of June, so you really don't have to worry about anything.
Rory: (Shocked at how simple the solution is.) Wow, I can't believe you actually thought of a decent plan.
Lorelai: (Feigns hurt.) Oh sweet daughter of mine, where do you think you got your brains from?
Everyone laughs at that comment.
Rory: I was switched at birth...that's the only logical explanation that I have been able to come up with.
Once again, laughter fills the room.
Lorelai: So, you just happen to have the same coffee addiction as me, but you aren't mine?? Not fair! Is it too late to give you back? (Says that all with a straight face, but you can see her trying to hide her laughter.)
Rory: It looks like you're stuck with me.
Lorelai: Good, because I got to like you a little of the years.
Rory: All right, now that that's over...(Laughs thinking about what just happened between her and her mother.)
Jess: (Finally adding something to the conversation.) Lorelai, good plan, but there's one thing you are forgetting about...
Lorelai: Damn, I knew that it was too good to be true.
Jess: What is Rory going to do about gym class?
The four fall back into silence since they are now forced to come up with another option.
Luke: I know that you probably won't have a problem with this Lorelai, but would it be okay if you had a doctor say that she couldn't participate for the rest of the year? I mean you could say that she hurt her knee or something, if you don't want to give the real reason.
Lorelai: Whoa, silent flannel boy has a good idea there. What do you think sweets?
Rory: (Grimaces) Ouch, my knee.
The four laugh at Rory's 'wonderful' acting skills.
Rory: We need to get that note a.s.a.p. because I have gym tomorrow.
Lorelai: I'll have Dr. Sugarman write us one. She'll understand why she has to fib a little.
Rory: Wow. This whole Chilton issue was resolved pretty easily. Now for the harder one...Yale.
Lorelai: Actually, I think I have a solution for that.
Jess: Whoa, someone's been using their brain lately.
Luke: Jess-
Jess: (Looks innocent.) What, you were saying that you missed my sarcasm.
Lorelai: Welcome back sarcastic diner boy. Now, back to my idea, which is the result of staying up and thinking last night, which hurt poor Brainy a lot...
Luke: What is it already?
Lorelai: Calm down. Think of your flannel collection of something. Since you two were already accepted, why don't we just push your enrollment back a year? If you want, you could live at home, or nearby, and commute and I could watch the baby while you are at classes. (A/N: I remember seeing in someone's fic that they had Rory push back her college enrollment a year, but I can't remember which fic to give proper credit. If you know who it is tell me because I feel bad about not knowing which story or author to credit. To avoid getting into trouble, that was originally someone else's idea and it was the only thing that I could think of to include.)
Rory: Where are you getting all of this good ideas from? It's kinda freaky...are we in the Twilight Zone or something?
Jess: (Chuckles.) I have to agree. Did someone put something in your coffee? (Looks at Luke.)
Luke: Ha ha. Very funny.
Lorelai: Rory gave me one of her smart pills yesterday...hehe...it hasn't worn off...
They laugh at Lorelai's response.
Luke: Well, I should get back to work. I'm gonna go give Caesar the rest of the day off since he has been working so much lately.
Lorelai: (Jumps up and is excited.) I'll help!
Luke: No.
Lorelai: (Pouts) Please?
Jess: (whispers to Rory) Watch him crack.
Rory: (whispers back) Just like Humpty-Dumpty!
The two chuckle at the thought of Luke being Humpty-Dumpty. (Picture an egg in flannel and try no to laugh! See, it's hard!)
Lorelai: (Continuing to pout and whine.) Please, Lukey...
Luke: No.
Lorelai: Fine no more kisses for a loooong time. (She knew she got him with that one.)
Luke: (Rolls his eyes.) Fine, just don't bug the customers.
Lorelai: (Jumps up and down and hugs Luke.) Yay!
Jess: (under his breath, but loud enough to hear) Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall...Humpty Dumpty had a great fall...(A/N: is that even how it goes? Hehe)
Rory: (playfully slaps his arm) Jess!
Jess: So, what do you want to do now?
Rory: Anything that will keep the thought of Luke as an egg out of my mind.
Jess: (laughs) How about...we go to the bridge?
Rory: Sure.
Jess: All right, go downstairs and I'll be down in two minutes.
Rory: (Gives him a quick kiss.) Don't be long.
When Jess is sure that Rory is downstairs, he goes to his side of the apartment and starts to go through one of his drawers. You see him pull out a letter and a small box. Before leaving, he grabs his very worn copy of 'Olive Twist'.
Lorelai: (Sees Rory come down the stairs.) Long time no see.
Rory: Ha ha. Hey, Luke, can I take a danish?
Luke: (Calls from the other side of the room.) Uh, yeah, sure.
Rory: Yum!
Lorelai: Lukey, can I have a danish too?
Luke: (Starts to walk back toward the counter.) No!
Lorelai: (whines) Not fair! Why does Rory get to have one?
Luke: Because...
Rory: (Smiles.) Hehe. I'm special.
Luke: Yeah, is that a good enough reason for you?
Lorelai: (pouts.) No.
Luke: Ugh, fine, when you have a heart attack, don't blame me.
Lorelai: Yay! Oooh danish....(A/N: Think Homer Simpson drooling over a doughnut.)
Jess: (Now down from the apartment. He sneeks up behind Rory and wraps his arms protectively around her stomach.) Hey, ready to go?
Rory. (Takes another bite of her danish.) Yup.
The two exit.
Rory: (calls over her shoulder.) Don't forget the note mom!
Lorelai: I won't.
Luke: You should probably go now while you still remember.
Lorelai: Good idea, and I'll let that comment about my memory, or lack thereof, slide this time.
Luke and Lorelai share a brief kiss at the counter and she leaves.
Lorelai: (Now at Dr. Sugarman's.) Hello, I need to talk to Dr. Sugarman for a couple of minutes. This is about my daughter, Rory.
Receptionist: You can go into her office now.
Lorelai: Thank you.
Lorelai knocks on the office door.
Dr. Sugarman: Lorelai, come in.
(Dr. Sugarman and her husband are the town doctors and know everyone and everything.)
Lorelai: Hello.
Dr. Sugarman: Let me guess, this is about the wonderful news that I heard about Rory.
Lorelai: Yeah. We need to ask you to do us a favor.
Dr. Sugarman: What is it?
Lorelai: Well, would you be able to write a note to excuse Rory from gym class for the remainder of the school year, but we don't want you to say the real reason why.
Dr. Sugarman: I understand. I shouldn't do this, but since I have known you two girls for quite some time I will.
Lorelai: Thank you so much for doing this.
Dr. Sugarman: No problem. Now, do you have any suggestions for what I should say is wrong with her, or will you be alright with whatever I say?
Lorelai: Anything is fine as long as it will be easy for her to pull off.
Dr. Sugarman: How about a mild case of bersitis? It will mean that she is having problems with one of her shoulders, and considering that Rory won't be lifting heavy things for a little while, this will be easy to pull off. (A/N: I hope I got that right because I remembered one of my friends had bersitis two years ago.)
Lorelai: Sounds perfect.
Dr. Sugarman: (Writes out the note for Chilton.) Here you go. Give my best to Rory and Jess.
Lorelai: (Smiles.) Thank you so much for doing this.
Now, cut to the bridge where Rory and Jess are sitting and look out at the water. She looks content and you can see that Jess is slightly nervous.
Jess: (Mentally thinks) Why am I nervous? We planned on doing this later, but why wait? I lover her and she loves me. That's all that matters. Get yourself together Mariano, you can do this. (Pulls the letter out of his pocket.) Here, Rory, I want you to read this.
Rory: (Curiously looks at Jess.) What is it?
Jess: Just read it please.
Rory begins to read and then you hear Jess's voice. (Hooray for cheesy voice-overs.)
Dear Rory,
First and foremost, I want you to know that I love you more than anything in this world and that I will always be here for you and our child when he or she is born. Ever since the day that I first came to Stars Hollow, you have been my best friend. I love thinking about all of the times that we have shared together over the years.
I will always treasure the countless hours that we spend reading together or just sitting together on the bridge, which we are most likely doing while you are reading this.
Rory, you are my soulmate. Moving to Stars Hollow was the best thing that could have ever happened to me, since it brought you into my life. Sometimes I scare myself with how much I love you and what I would do to protect you from harm.
You complete me in so many different ways. You are able to provide stability to my life and have always been there for me. Your presence in my life has been the one constant thing that I could rely upon year after year, struggle after struggle, fight after fight.
You have no idea how grateful I am to have you be such a large part of my life and I would like to make you an even larger part of it if you will let me.
Lorelai Leigh Gilmore, you are the love of my life and I will never leave your side. You help me to be a better person and I love being able to turn to you whenever I need someone. Rory, will you marry me and make me the happiest man on Earth by allowing me to have the pleasure to call myself your husband?
Yours forever,
Jess
Rory is crying and by the time that she finishes reading the letter Jess has the small box opened and you see the ring that he purchased. She looks up and looks Jess directly in the eyes.
Rory: (Through her tears.) Yes!
Jess: (Slides the ring on her finger.) I love you Rory.
Rory: I love you so much Jess.
The two kiss and spend more time on the bridge and watch the sun set.
Jess: We should probably get back since we have school tomorrow.
He sees that Rory has fallen asleep. Since he does now want to wake her, Jess gets their stuff together and then picks Rory up and begins to carry her home. People give them odd looks as Jess carries Rory through the streets of Stars Hollow, but those who see that Rory is asleep nod in understanding as they pass. Then, Dean approaches Jess. (A/N: I can't resist this!)
Dean: (Voice displays anger.) What did you do to her you jerk?
Jess: (Says quietly and calmly.) Dean, calm down and can we continue this later when I am not carrying a sleeping Rory?
Dean: (Shouts.) NO! We are going to talk about this now! Why the hell did you have to do that to her?
Jess: (Still calm, but begins to shift from Rory's weight.) Dean, I didn't do this on purpose but I am glad that it happened. Now, would you please leave me alone so I can get Rory home?
Dean: (Walks closer to Jess and has a threatening expression on his face.) You know damn well that this isn't done. I am not leaving until we have this settled.
Jess puts Rory down on a nearby bench and for once is glad that Taylor has an obsession with having benches all along the streets of Stars Hollow.
Jess: (Still in a calm manner.) Dean, you need to get over this. I understand that you and Rory were together and everything but newsflash, she is over you and does not want to go back to you.
Dean: (Punches Jess and then storms off.)
Jess: (Mumbles under his breath) Jealous ass hole.
Jess then goes back to Rory is now sleeping on the bench and picks her up again and continues to the walk to the Gilmore house. When he reaches the front door he realizes that he will have trouble opening it, so he kicks it. Lorelai is inside in the living room and is scared when she hears the noise. She warily walks over to the window and sees that Jess is standing by the door with Rory in his arms. She then rushes over the door to let him in.
Lorelai: Is she okay? What happened?
Jess: She's fine, she just fell asleep. Now can I go in before I drop her?
Lorelai moves away and follows Jess to Rory's room. She stands by the door as he puts her into her bed and kisses her goodnight.
Lorelai: Thank you for doing this and being so good about everything.
Jess: You don't have to thank me.
Lorelai: (With an anxious look on her face.) Did you do it? Are you going to be my son in law soon?
Jess: (Smiles.) Looks like you're stuck with me.
Lorelai: (Smiles and surprises Jess by hugging him.) Just don't call me mom.
Jess: (Chuckles.) Deal.
She walks him to the door.
Lorelai: Well, see you tomorrow.
Jess: Yup.
Lorelai: Have the coffee ready.
Jess: Yup.
Lorelai: Night Jess.
Jess: Night...mom.
Lorelai: I heard that!
It is now the next day and Rory told Lorelai about everything that happened the previous morning during the morning. Now, Lorelai and Rory are walking into the diner.
Lorelai: You have the note right?
Rory: Yup it is in my backpack.
Lorelai: Good.
Jess comes down the stairs in his uniform and greets Rory with a kiss.
Jess: Hey. Ready for another week of hell?
Rory: (Sarcastically) I can't wait.
Jess chuckles at Rory's 'enthusiasm'.
Rory: Well, we should get going unless you feel like missing the bus.
Jess: Fine. You ready?
Rory: Yup.
The two say their goodbyes and leave the diner and get into Jess's car. Next, you see them arriving at Chilton.
Jess: You ready?
Rory: (You can tell that she is nervous.) I think so.
Jess: (Points at her left hand.) Are you going to give a creative story behind why that ring is there?
Rory: (Looks at the ring and then to Jess.) Nope. I'll tell the truth.
The two kiss and walk into Chilton. They see Tristan in the hall and he walks over to them. (IN my AU, Tristan still calls Rory 'Mary' but he never went to military school. The three are friends.)
Tristan: Hey Mary. Jess.
Jess: (Sarcastically.) Look Rory! It's the great and powerful Oz!
Tristan: Haha. Very funny Mariano. So did you two have as boring a weekend as me?
Rory: I don't think that our weekend could have been any less eventful.
Jess looks at Rory when she says that and gives her right hand a squeeze.
Tristan: Oh really? So what was Chilton's favorite couple doing this weekend? (Winks at the two.)
Rory: Well..we..um...(she lifts her left hand)
Tristan: Whoa. Congrats you two.
Rory: (Smiles.) Thanks.
Jess: Yeah.
Tristan: If you don't mind my asking, but why?
Jess: (Looks at Rory.) I'll handle this one...Well, I love Rory, she loves me, and it was going to happen eventually so I figured, 'why wait' so I asked her yesterday.
Tristan: I can't believe it, two of my closest friends are getting married.
Paris: (Walks over to the group.) Who's getting married?
Rory: Hey Paris. Jess and I are. (Holds up her left hand.)
Paris: (She hugs Rory.) Congratulations! (She is as enthusiastic as Paris can be.)
Rory: Thank you Paris.
The four talk briefly and then you see Rory's expression fall. She lets go of Jess's hand and runs to the nearby bathroom. The two guys ignore the fact that they are in the girl's bathroom and they follow her, with Paris at their heels. Paris and Tristan are wondering what is going on and Jess goes to Rory's side just as she loses her breakfast. Rory gets up and Paris and Tristan continue to stare curiously at their friends, wondering what is going on.
Paris: (Sounds concerned.) Rory, are you all right?
Jess: (Answers for Rory who is at the sink splashing water on her face.) She's fine. Don't worry about anything.
Paris: She just threw up. Something is going on.
You then see a look on Tristan's face that demonstrates that he just figured out what is going on.
Tristan: (Quietly asks) She's pregnant, isn't she?
Rory: You guys have to promise not to say anything to anyone. We weren't going to tell the school about it since we graduate soon.
Paris and Tristan nod in understanding.
Rory: Thank you. We just really don't want this to be all over school.
Tristan: I understand. I guess that explains the sudden engagement.
Jess: It is part of it, but I was planning on doing it after we graduated anyway.
Paris: (She snaps back to reality.) IF you need help with anything you guys, I'll be here for you two. You know, if you ever need someone to cover for you or get assignments or something.
Rory: (Hugs Paris.) Thank you.
Tristan: Well, I hate to interrupt this little love fest, but we should get to class and somehow cover up the fact that Jess and I are in the girl's room.
Paris pokes her head out of the door and signals for the guys to leave the room. They quickly pass through the door and move to the other side of the hall. Rory soon appears and the group move to their first period class.
The four meet up at their usual table for lunch. Jess kisses Rory hello. They are then joined by Paris and Tristan who are walking hand in hand to the table. (A/N: Hehe, I decided to have them be together, I should have included it before, but oh well.)
Paris: Hey you guys.
Rory: (Smiles at Paris and Tristan who are now sitting across from her and Jess.) Hey. Oh, Paris, I have my article for The Franklin.
Paris: (Reaches across the table and takes the article from Rory.) Thanks.
The four spend the rest of the period talking, mainly about Rory and Jess, and the time quickly passes and they begin their afternoon of classes. The two girls start to walk toward their English class when Rory gets sick again. Luckily, she is near a bathroom and doesn't draw attention to herself.
Rory: (Moans after she is done saying goodbye to her lunch.) Ugh, this really sucks.
Paris: Sorry. I bet you wish that Jess got stuck with something.
Rory: (Laughs at the idea.) Yeah! Why do I have to go through everything?
The two laugh briefly but soon leave so they make it to class on time. The rest of the afternoon is uneventful and then it is last period, gym class. Rory grabs the note from her bag and walks over to her gym teacher and she sees Jess talking to him.
Rory: Hi Mr. Johnson. I need to give this to you.
He takes the note from Rory, reads it over, places it on his desk, and then speaks to Rory.
Mr. Johnson: Well Rory, it looks like you will be able to use this period as a study period from now on. All I ask is that you write one brief report on one of the sports that we covered over the year. Just include the basic rules and how to play, things like that. That will make up for your absence from class.
Rory: No problem.
Mr. Johnson: (Turns to Jess.) Now, as for you Jess, you really need to make sure that you remember to bring your gym clothes to school. Today I will let it slide and you can accompany Rory this period. Just don't make this a habit. (He knows that Rory and Jess are a couple.)
Jess: No problem. See you tomorrow.
Mr. Johnson: Bye you two. And congratulations.
They stop dead in their tracks and turn around.
Rory: Wha-what did you just say?
Mr. Johnson: Congratulations.
Jess: What are you talking about? (He and Rory are both nervous and afraid of what they might hear.)
Mr. Johnson: Did you two really think that I wouldn't notice the ring that is on Ms. Gilmore's left ring finger?
Rory: Oh, right, that...
Jess: Thanks Mr. Johnson.
Mr. Johnson: No problem. And this little note explains why.
Now the two are frozen like a deer caught in a car's headlights.
Jess: (Snaps back to reality and his voice has a very serious tone.) Look, Mr. Johnson, we would really appreciate it if-
Mr. Johnson: I didn't say anything? Don't worry. The doctor wrote that I should just put in my files that Rory has bersitis. You two can trust me.
Jess: (Relieved.) Thank you. We just don't want this to get all over the school.
Mr. Johnson: I understand. Your secret is safe with me. And Jess, if you can come up with a better excuse than 'my clothes were eaten by the hamper' I'll let you have this period free occasionally. Believe me you two, I understand the position that you are in.
Rory: (Still in shock that he is being so nice about it.) You do?
Mr. Johnson: I was in the same position as you two when I was your age. Let's just say that things didn't have the greatest outcome and leave it at that. But I think that you two will have better results that I had.
Rory: Thank you for being so understanding.
Mr. Johnson: No problem. Now I should really get to the class.
Jess: Bye Mr. Johnson. See you tomorrow.
The couple leaves and Paris and Tristan are curious about why both of them are leaving. While Mr. Johnson is walking to the group, the two walk up to him and ask him where they are going.
Mr. Johnson: They are excused from class today.
Tristan: We know what is going on. Where are they going?
Mr. Johnson: Rory is excused and I am letting Jess stay with her.
The class doesn't seem to notice that Jess and Rory were not there. Since they were not participating in gym class that day, Rory and Jess decided to leave early. However, the two did not know what they are about to get themselves into...
A/N: Yeah, this was a long chapter and I might have another chapter out soon, but after that I don't know since school is evil and takes up too much time. I hope that the way that I included things was okay but I was too lazy to proofread this (thirteen pages in word is too long). I still have no idea what is going to happen so send in ideas! Well, I hope you enjoyed this chapter and please click on the review button and boost my lil self esteem and tell me i'm doing okay. Or say that you hate it. Just say something!
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Puppy Love??
Chapter Four: Humpty Dumpty, Smart Pills, and Lost Meals
It's the day after the wonderful night at the elder Gilmore's and Rory, Lorelai, Jess, and Luke are in the kitchen area of the apartment talking about what to do with Chilton and Yale, among other things. Lorelai is having a hard time keeping the information about Jess wanting to propose to Rory to herself.
Lorelai: (Breaks the uncomfortable silence that has taken over the group.) Hey, this is a crazy idea, but how about we don't say anything?
Rory: How do you expect that plan to work? It sounds too simple.
Lorelai: Hear me out...I mean it's April (A/N: I don't know if that is when people get their college acceptance letters, but it's an AU, so just go with me here.) and you two are graduating in the middle of June, so you really don't have to worry about anything.
Rory: (Shocked at how simple the solution is.) Wow, I can't believe you actually thought of a decent plan.
Lorelai: (Feigns hurt.) Oh sweet daughter of mine, where do you think you got your brains from?
Everyone laughs at that comment.
Rory: I was switched at birth...that's the only logical explanation that I have been able to come up with.
Once again, laughter fills the room.
Lorelai: So, you just happen to have the same coffee addiction as me, but you aren't mine?? Not fair! Is it too late to give you back? (Says that all with a straight face, but you can see her trying to hide her laughter.)
Rory: It looks like you're stuck with me.
Lorelai: Good, because I got to like you a little of the years.
Rory: All right, now that that's over...(Laughs thinking about what just happened between her and her mother.)
Jess: (Finally adding something to the conversation.) Lorelai, good plan, but there's one thing you are forgetting about...
Lorelai: Damn, I knew that it was too good to be true.
Jess: What is Rory going to do about gym class?
The four fall back into silence since they are now forced to come up with another option.
Luke: I know that you probably won't have a problem with this Lorelai, but would it be okay if you had a doctor say that she couldn't participate for the rest of the year? I mean you could say that she hurt her knee or something, if you don't want to give the real reason.
Lorelai: Whoa, silent flannel boy has a good idea there. What do you think sweets?
Rory: (Grimaces) Ouch, my knee.
The four laugh at Rory's 'wonderful' acting skills.
Rory: We need to get that note a.s.a.p. because I have gym tomorrow.
Lorelai: I'll have Dr. Sugarman write us one. She'll understand why she has to fib a little.
Rory: Wow. This whole Chilton issue was resolved pretty easily. Now for the harder one...Yale.
Lorelai: Actually, I think I have a solution for that.
Jess: Whoa, someone's been using their brain lately.
Luke: Jess-
Jess: (Looks innocent.) What, you were saying that you missed my sarcasm.
Lorelai: Welcome back sarcastic diner boy. Now, back to my idea, which is the result of staying up and thinking last night, which hurt poor Brainy a lot...
Luke: What is it already?
Lorelai: Calm down. Think of your flannel collection of something. Since you two were already accepted, why don't we just push your enrollment back a year? If you want, you could live at home, or nearby, and commute and I could watch the baby while you are at classes. (A/N: I remember seeing in someone's fic that they had Rory push back her college enrollment a year, but I can't remember which fic to give proper credit. If you know who it is tell me because I feel bad about not knowing which story or author to credit. To avoid getting into trouble, that was originally someone else's idea and it was the only thing that I could think of to include.)
Rory: Where are you getting all of this good ideas from? It's kinda freaky...are we in the Twilight Zone or something?
Jess: (Chuckles.) I have to agree. Did someone put something in your coffee? (Looks at Luke.)
Luke: Ha ha. Very funny.
Lorelai: Rory gave me one of her smart pills yesterday...hehe...it hasn't worn off...
They laugh at Lorelai's response.
Luke: Well, I should get back to work. I'm gonna go give Caesar the rest of the day off since he has been working so much lately.
Lorelai: (Jumps up and is excited.) I'll help!
Luke: No.
Lorelai: (Pouts) Please?
Jess: (whispers to Rory) Watch him crack.
Rory: (whispers back) Just like Humpty-Dumpty!
The two chuckle at the thought of Luke being Humpty-Dumpty. (Picture an egg in flannel and try no to laugh! See, it's hard!)
Lorelai: (Continuing to pout and whine.) Please, Lukey...
Luke: No.
Lorelai: Fine no more kisses for a loooong time. (She knew she got him with that one.)
Luke: (Rolls his eyes.) Fine, just don't bug the customers.
Lorelai: (Jumps up and down and hugs Luke.) Yay!
Jess: (under his breath, but loud enough to hear) Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall...Humpty Dumpty had a great fall...(A/N: is that even how it goes? Hehe)
Rory: (playfully slaps his arm) Jess!
Jess: So, what do you want to do now?
Rory: Anything that will keep the thought of Luke as an egg out of my mind.
Jess: (laughs) How about...we go to the bridge?
Rory: Sure.
Jess: All right, go downstairs and I'll be down in two minutes.
Rory: (Gives him a quick kiss.) Don't be long.
When Jess is sure that Rory is downstairs, he goes to his side of the apartment and starts to go through one of his drawers. You see him pull out a letter and a small box. Before leaving, he grabs his very worn copy of 'Olive Twist'.
Lorelai: (Sees Rory come down the stairs.) Long time no see.
Rory: Ha ha. Hey, Luke, can I take a danish?
Luke: (Calls from the other side of the room.) Uh, yeah, sure.
Rory: Yum!
Lorelai: Lukey, can I have a danish too?
Luke: (Starts to walk back toward the counter.) No!
Lorelai: (whines) Not fair! Why does Rory get to have one?
Luke: Because...
Rory: (Smiles.) Hehe. I'm special.
Luke: Yeah, is that a good enough reason for you?
Lorelai: (pouts.) No.
Luke: Ugh, fine, when you have a heart attack, don't blame me.
Lorelai: Yay! Oooh danish....(A/N: Think Homer Simpson drooling over a doughnut.)
Jess: (Now down from the apartment. He sneeks up behind Rory and wraps his arms protectively around her stomach.) Hey, ready to go?
Rory. (Takes another bite of her danish.) Yup.
The two exit.
Rory: (calls over her shoulder.) Don't forget the note mom!
Lorelai: I won't.
Luke: You should probably go now while you still remember.
Lorelai: Good idea, and I'll let that comment about my memory, or lack thereof, slide this time.
Luke and Lorelai share a brief kiss at the counter and she leaves.
Lorelai: (Now at Dr. Sugarman's.) Hello, I need to talk to Dr. Sugarman for a couple of minutes. This is about my daughter, Rory.
Receptionist: You can go into her office now.
Lorelai: Thank you.
Lorelai knocks on the office door.
Dr. Sugarman: Lorelai, come in.
(Dr. Sugarman and her husband are the town doctors and know everyone and everything.)
Lorelai: Hello.
Dr. Sugarman: Let me guess, this is about the wonderful news that I heard about Rory.
Lorelai: Yeah. We need to ask you to do us a favor.
Dr. Sugarman: What is it?
Lorelai: Well, would you be able to write a note to excuse Rory from gym class for the remainder of the school year, but we don't want you to say the real reason why.
Dr. Sugarman: I understand. I shouldn't do this, but since I have known you two girls for quite some time I will.
Lorelai: Thank you so much for doing this.
Dr. Sugarman: No problem. Now, do you have any suggestions for what I should say is wrong with her, or will you be alright with whatever I say?
Lorelai: Anything is fine as long as it will be easy for her to pull off.
Dr. Sugarman: How about a mild case of bersitis? It will mean that she is having problems with one of her shoulders, and considering that Rory won't be lifting heavy things for a little while, this will be easy to pull off. (A/N: I hope I got that right because I remembered one of my friends had bersitis two years ago.)
Lorelai: Sounds perfect.
Dr. Sugarman: (Writes out the note for Chilton.) Here you go. Give my best to Rory and Jess.
Lorelai: (Smiles.) Thank you so much for doing this.
Now, cut to the bridge where Rory and Jess are sitting and look out at the water. She looks content and you can see that Jess is slightly nervous.
Jess: (Mentally thinks) Why am I nervous? We planned on doing this later, but why wait? I lover her and she loves me. That's all that matters. Get yourself together Mariano, you can do this. (Pulls the letter out of his pocket.) Here, Rory, I want you to read this.
Rory: (Curiously looks at Jess.) What is it?
Jess: Just read it please.
Rory begins to read and then you hear Jess's voice. (Hooray for cheesy voice-overs.)
Dear Rory,
First and foremost, I want you to know that I love you more than anything in this world and that I will always be here for you and our child when he or she is born. Ever since the day that I first came to Stars Hollow, you have been my best friend. I love thinking about all of the times that we have shared together over the years.
I will always treasure the countless hours that we spend reading together or just sitting together on the bridge, which we are most likely doing while you are reading this.
Rory, you are my soulmate. Moving to Stars Hollow was the best thing that could have ever happened to me, since it brought you into my life. Sometimes I scare myself with how much I love you and what I would do to protect you from harm.
You complete me in so many different ways. You are able to provide stability to my life and have always been there for me. Your presence in my life has been the one constant thing that I could rely upon year after year, struggle after struggle, fight after fight.
You have no idea how grateful I am to have you be such a large part of my life and I would like to make you an even larger part of it if you will let me.
Lorelai Leigh Gilmore, you are the love of my life and I will never leave your side. You help me to be a better person and I love being able to turn to you whenever I need someone. Rory, will you marry me and make me the happiest man on Earth by allowing me to have the pleasure to call myself your husband?
Yours forever,
Jess
Rory is crying and by the time that she finishes reading the letter Jess has the small box opened and you see the ring that he purchased. She looks up and looks Jess directly in the eyes.
Rory: (Through her tears.) Yes!
Jess: (Slides the ring on her finger.) I love you Rory.
Rory: I love you so much Jess.
The two kiss and spend more time on the bridge and watch the sun set.
Jess: We should probably get back since we have school tomorrow.
He sees that Rory has fallen asleep. Since he does now want to wake her, Jess gets their stuff together and then picks Rory up and begins to carry her home. People give them odd looks as Jess carries Rory through the streets of Stars Hollow, but those who see that Rory is asleep nod in understanding as they pass. Then, Dean approaches Jess. (A/N: I can't resist this!)
Dean: (Voice displays anger.) What did you do to her you jerk?
Jess: (Says quietly and calmly.) Dean, calm down and can we continue this later when I am not carrying a sleeping Rory?
Dean: (Shouts.) NO! We are going to talk about this now! Why the hell did you have to do that to her?
Jess: (Still calm, but begins to shift from Rory's weight.) Dean, I didn't do this on purpose but I am glad that it happened. Now, would you please leave me alone so I can get Rory home?
Dean: (Walks closer to Jess and has a threatening expression on his face.) You know damn well that this isn't done. I am not leaving until we have this settled.
Jess puts Rory down on a nearby bench and for once is glad that Taylor has an obsession with having benches all along the streets of Stars Hollow.
Jess: (Still in a calm manner.) Dean, you need to get over this. I understand that you and Rory were together and everything but newsflash, she is over you and does not want to go back to you.
Dean: (Punches Jess and then storms off.)
Jess: (Mumbles under his breath) Jealous ass hole.
Jess then goes back to Rory is now sleeping on the bench and picks her up again and continues to the walk to the Gilmore house. When he reaches the front door he realizes that he will have trouble opening it, so he kicks it. Lorelai is inside in the living room and is scared when she hears the noise. She warily walks over to the window and sees that Jess is standing by the door with Rory in his arms. She then rushes over the door to let him in.
Lorelai: Is she okay? What happened?
Jess: She's fine, she just fell asleep. Now can I go in before I drop her?
Lorelai moves away and follows Jess to Rory's room. She stands by the door as he puts her into her bed and kisses her goodnight.
Lorelai: Thank you for doing this and being so good about everything.
Jess: You don't have to thank me.
Lorelai: (With an anxious look on her face.) Did you do it? Are you going to be my son in law soon?
Jess: (Smiles.) Looks like you're stuck with me.
Lorelai: (Smiles and surprises Jess by hugging him.) Just don't call me mom.
Jess: (Chuckles.) Deal.
She walks him to the door.
Lorelai: Well, see you tomorrow.
Jess: Yup.
Lorelai: Have the coffee ready.
Jess: Yup.
Lorelai: Night Jess.
Jess: Night...mom.
Lorelai: I heard that!
It is now the next day and Rory told Lorelai about everything that happened the previous morning during the morning. Now, Lorelai and Rory are walking into the diner.
Lorelai: You have the note right?
Rory: Yup it is in my backpack.
Lorelai: Good.
Jess comes down the stairs in his uniform and greets Rory with a kiss.
Jess: Hey. Ready for another week of hell?
Rory: (Sarcastically) I can't wait.
Jess chuckles at Rory's 'enthusiasm'.
Rory: Well, we should get going unless you feel like missing the bus.
Jess: Fine. You ready?
Rory: Yup.
The two say their goodbyes and leave the diner and get into Jess's car. Next, you see them arriving at Chilton.
Jess: You ready?
Rory: (You can tell that she is nervous.) I think so.
Jess: (Points at her left hand.) Are you going to give a creative story behind why that ring is there?
Rory: (Looks at the ring and then to Jess.) Nope. I'll tell the truth.
The two kiss and walk into Chilton. They see Tristan in the hall and he walks over to them. (IN my AU, Tristan still calls Rory 'Mary' but he never went to military school. The three are friends.)
Tristan: Hey Mary. Jess.
Jess: (Sarcastically.) Look Rory! It's the great and powerful Oz!
Tristan: Haha. Very funny Mariano. So did you two have as boring a weekend as me?
Rory: I don't think that our weekend could have been any less eventful.
Jess looks at Rory when she says that and gives her right hand a squeeze.
Tristan: Oh really? So what was Chilton's favorite couple doing this weekend? (Winks at the two.)
Rory: Well..we..um...(she lifts her left hand)
Tristan: Whoa. Congrats you two.
Rory: (Smiles.) Thanks.
Jess: Yeah.
Tristan: If you don't mind my asking, but why?
Jess: (Looks at Rory.) I'll handle this one...Well, I love Rory, she loves me, and it was going to happen eventually so I figured, 'why wait' so I asked her yesterday.
Tristan: I can't believe it, two of my closest friends are getting married.
Paris: (Walks over to the group.) Who's getting married?
Rory: Hey Paris. Jess and I are. (Holds up her left hand.)
Paris: (She hugs Rory.) Congratulations! (She is as enthusiastic as Paris can be.)
Rory: Thank you Paris.
The four talk briefly and then you see Rory's expression fall. She lets go of Jess's hand and runs to the nearby bathroom. The two guys ignore the fact that they are in the girl's bathroom and they follow her, with Paris at their heels. Paris and Tristan are wondering what is going on and Jess goes to Rory's side just as she loses her breakfast. Rory gets up and Paris and Tristan continue to stare curiously at their friends, wondering what is going on.
Paris: (Sounds concerned.) Rory, are you all right?
Jess: (Answers for Rory who is at the sink splashing water on her face.) She's fine. Don't worry about anything.
Paris: She just threw up. Something is going on.
You then see a look on Tristan's face that demonstrates that he just figured out what is going on.
Tristan: (Quietly asks) She's pregnant, isn't she?
Rory: You guys have to promise not to say anything to anyone. We weren't going to tell the school about it since we graduate soon.
Paris and Tristan nod in understanding.
Rory: Thank you. We just really don't want this to be all over school.
Tristan: I understand. I guess that explains the sudden engagement.
Jess: It is part of it, but I was planning on doing it after we graduated anyway.
Paris: (She snaps back to reality.) IF you need help with anything you guys, I'll be here for you two. You know, if you ever need someone to cover for you or get assignments or something.
Rory: (Hugs Paris.) Thank you.
Tristan: Well, I hate to interrupt this little love fest, but we should get to class and somehow cover up the fact that Jess and I are in the girl's room.
Paris pokes her head out of the door and signals for the guys to leave the room. They quickly pass through the door and move to the other side of the hall. Rory soon appears and the group move to their first period class.
The four meet up at their usual table for lunch. Jess kisses Rory hello. They are then joined by Paris and Tristan who are walking hand in hand to the table. (A/N: Hehe, I decided to have them be together, I should have included it before, but oh well.)
Paris: Hey you guys.
Rory: (Smiles at Paris and Tristan who are now sitting across from her and Jess.) Hey. Oh, Paris, I have my article for The Franklin.
Paris: (Reaches across the table and takes the article from Rory.) Thanks.
The four spend the rest of the period talking, mainly about Rory and Jess, and the time quickly passes and they begin their afternoon of classes. The two girls start to walk toward their English class when Rory gets sick again. Luckily, she is near a bathroom and doesn't draw attention to herself.
Rory: (Moans after she is done saying goodbye to her lunch.) Ugh, this really sucks.
Paris: Sorry. I bet you wish that Jess got stuck with something.
Rory: (Laughs at the idea.) Yeah! Why do I have to go through everything?
The two laugh briefly but soon leave so they make it to class on time. The rest of the afternoon is uneventful and then it is last period, gym class. Rory grabs the note from her bag and walks over to her gym teacher and she sees Jess talking to him.
Rory: Hi Mr. Johnson. I need to give this to you.
He takes the note from Rory, reads it over, places it on his desk, and then speaks to Rory.
Mr. Johnson: Well Rory, it looks like you will be able to use this period as a study period from now on. All I ask is that you write one brief report on one of the sports that we covered over the year. Just include the basic rules and how to play, things like that. That will make up for your absence from class.
Rory: No problem.
Mr. Johnson: (Turns to Jess.) Now, as for you Jess, you really need to make sure that you remember to bring your gym clothes to school. Today I will let it slide and you can accompany Rory this period. Just don't make this a habit. (He knows that Rory and Jess are a couple.)
Jess: No problem. See you tomorrow.
Mr. Johnson: Bye you two. And congratulations.
They stop dead in their tracks and turn around.
Rory: Wha-what did you just say?
Mr. Johnson: Congratulations.
Jess: What are you talking about? (He and Rory are both nervous and afraid of what they might hear.)
Mr. Johnson: Did you two really think that I wouldn't notice the ring that is on Ms. Gilmore's left ring finger?
Rory: Oh, right, that...
Jess: Thanks Mr. Johnson.
Mr. Johnson: No problem. And this little note explains why.
Now the two are frozen like a deer caught in a car's headlights.
Jess: (Snaps back to reality and his voice has a very serious tone.) Look, Mr. Johnson, we would really appreciate it if-
Mr. Johnson: I didn't say anything? Don't worry. The doctor wrote that I should just put in my files that Rory has bersitis. You two can trust me.
Jess: (Relieved.) Thank you. We just don't want this to get all over the school.
Mr. Johnson: I understand. Your secret is safe with me. And Jess, if you can come up with a better excuse than 'my clothes were eaten by the hamper' I'll let you have this period free occasionally. Believe me you two, I understand the position that you are in.
Rory: (Still in shock that he is being so nice about it.) You do?
Mr. Johnson: I was in the same position as you two when I was your age. Let's just say that things didn't have the greatest outcome and leave it at that. But I think that you two will have better results that I had.
Rory: Thank you for being so understanding.
Mr. Johnson: No problem. Now I should really get to the class.
Jess: Bye Mr. Johnson. See you tomorrow.
The couple leaves and Paris and Tristan are curious about why both of them are leaving. While Mr. Johnson is walking to the group, the two walk up to him and ask him where they are going.
Mr. Johnson: They are excused from class today.
Tristan: We know what is going on. Where are they going?
Mr. Johnson: Rory is excused and I am letting Jess stay with her.
The class doesn't seem to notice that Jess and Rory were not there. Since they were not participating in gym class that day, Rory and Jess decided to leave early. However, the two did not know what they are about to get themselves into...
A/N: Yeah, this was a long chapter and I might have another chapter out soon, but after that I don't know since school is evil and takes up too much time. I hope that the way that I included things was okay but I was too lazy to proofread this (thirteen pages in word is too long). I still have no idea what is going to happen so send in ideas! Well, I hope you enjoyed this chapter and please click on the review button and boost my lil self esteem and tell me i'm doing okay. Or say that you hate it. Just say something!