A/N ~ We are REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY
REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY
REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY sorry
about taking so long to update our story. We have just started Year 11 and
have soooo much homework! Also we only have some classes together and
limited time to write this fic. :'( WE MISS S.O.S.E!!! (that was when we
wrote most of the fic). BUT, we have decided to dedicate our study lessons
to writing this fic ~ Blue and Aqua.
[Scene opens with Jess and Rory are outside packing Luke's truck. Luke walks of the diner followed by Lorelai]
LORELAI: Please?
LUKE: I'm not giving you the keys to the diner.
LORELAI: Please. Come on.
LUKE: No.
LORELAI: Why not?
LUKE: Because you will wreck the place.
LORELAI: I will not.
[Luke gives her a look]
LORELAI: Fine. Rory come give your coffee deprived mother a hug.
[Rory hugs Lorelai]
RORY: I'm sure Sookie will give you coffee.
LORELAI: Yeah. Okay be good and stay out of trouble.
RORY: Don't worry, I'll be good.
LORELAI: Remember New York is dangerous so don't you know go out.
RORY: I'm sure I'll be fine.
[Rory gets into the car with Jess]
LORELAI: Look after her.
[Lorelai hugs Luke. He looks uncomfortable]
LORELAI: Bye.
LUKE: Good bye Lorelai.
[Luke gets into the car and they drive off. Lorelai waves. When the car is out of sight Lorelai smiles and holds up a key. She lets herself into the diner]
[Opening credits]
[Scene goes to Luke, Jess and Rory in New York]
LUKE: Okay, the hotel should be just around this corner.
JESS: Well unless we are sleeping in a park I say your wrong. I told you to take the other turn off.
[Luke turns the corner and is greeted by a park]
JESS: I told you.
LUKE: Okay, where do I go from here?
JESS: How am I supposed to know?
LUKE: You used to live here.
JESS: Yeah but I've never heard of the hotel before. Are you sure you got he name right?
LUKE: I copied down what she told me.
RORY: Are you sure you heard her right? Is there any hotel with a similar name Jess?
JESS: Is there anything similar to the Purple Pig, no not really.
RORY: Are you sure.
JESS: I assure you nothing is even remotely similar to the Purple Pig.
RORY: Maybe we should stop and ask for directions.
JESS: I can not believe this.
[Luke pulls up to a young woman]
LUKE: Excuse me, can you please tell us where the Purple Pig hotel is?
WOMAN: Sorry I've never heard of it.
[A man comes over to them]
MAN: I know where it is. You need to go back that way until you reach the end of the road and turn left. You'll see it soon enough.
LUKE: Thank you.
[He drives off]
[Scene changes to Lorelai in the diner. She has made a mess. She is drinking coffee and eating cake. There is a knock at the door]
SOOKIE: Lorelai are you in here?
LORELAI: Hey Sookie. Come in.
SOOKIE: How did you get the keys?
LORELAI: Luke gave them to me.
SOOKIE: He did?
LORELAI: No.
SOOKIE: I see.
LORELAI: I have nothing to do. I'm bored. I'm actually bored!
SOOKIE: Well we could go shopping.
[There is a knock on the door]
LORELAI: Or we could have some fun with the diner.
SOOKIE: Honey I don't think that's a good idea.
[Lorelai opens the door. A man is waiting there]
MAN: Are you open?
LORELAI: Yep, come in.
SOOKIE: Lorelai.
LORELAI: Well when I say open what I mean is no but I can make you coffee.
MAN: Sounds good.
[Scene changes to Jess, Rory and Luke standing outside a run down hotel]
JESS: This is it?
LUKE: Maybe it looks better on the inside.
JESS: I don't think so. Did you check this place out before?
LUKE: Well uh no.
JESS: Great. Just great!
RORY: Well let's see what it's like.
[Scene changes to a danky room with a double bed]
JESS: Good one uncle Luke.
LUKE: Maybe we could find somewhere else to stay?
JESS: You need to book in advance. There's no way you'll get in now. LUKE: We can try.
JESS: Try away.
[Scene changes to Lorelai and the man talking]
LORELAI: You can't put cream in coffee!
SIMON: Have you tried it?
LORELAI: Well no.
SIMON: Well there.
[Simon looks at his watch]
SIMON: Look at the time. I have to go. But maybe we should go out for dinner some time?
[Lorelai hesitates]
[Scene changes to Sookie in the pantry. One hand is covering her mouth the other her fingers are crossed]
LORELAI: Uh. Sure.
[Sookie jumps up and down in the pantry]
[Scene changes to Luke hanging up the phone]
LUKE: How does the Central Star Inn sound?
JESS: It's got to be better than here.
RORY: How far away is it?
LUKE: About 45 minutes away.
JESS: Great. Well at least now we'll miss lunch with mum.
[Luke looks at his watch]
LUKE: We can go meet her and then check into the inn.
JESS: I vote let's not do that.
LUKE: I'll call her to tell her we'll met her later.
JESS: Or not at all.
RORY: Are we going to the inn?
JESS: Look's like it. LUKE: Okay, let's go.
[Scene changes to Lorelai and Sookie walking down the street]
LORELAI: What was I thinking?
SOOKIE: It'll be fun.
LORELAI: What if Rory rings?
SOOKIE: She'll get the answering machine.
LORELAI: Maybe I should cancel.
[She searches through her bag for her mobile]
SOOKIE: Don't you dare.
[Sookie takes the phone off Lorelai]
SOOKIE: You are going to go out tonight Lorelai Gilmore and you are going to fun.
LORELAI: But...
SOOKIE: No buts. Now what are you going to wear?
LORELAI: Wear? Oh god. Sookie what am I going to wear?
SOOKIE: Right so we need to figure this out.
[Lorelai starts listing her outfits]
LORELAI: I should cancel.
[Scene changes to Luke pulling up to the Central Star Inn]
LUKE: Well it looks better than the last one.
JESS: Yeah, but it's closer to mum which is something I could do without.
LUKE: Jess, you better be nice to your mum.
JESS: Yeah, yeah.
LUKE: Good. Now we had better go inside and check in.
[Scene changes to Luke, Jess and Rory walking into the room. In the room there is two single beds and a couch]
JESS: Well Luke we'll stay here and you can have the single room.
LUKE: No you won't. We'll share and Rory can have the single room.
JESS: But you snore.
LUKE: Tough luck.
JESS: Well I'm getting the bed on the right.
RORY: It's nearly 1.30.
LUKE: We better get going.
JESS: Aw, but I haven't unpacked.
LUKE: That can wait until we get back.
JESS: Uncle Luke, you can be so mean.
LUKE: You never had an interest in unpacking before.
JESS: What can I say, I'm in an unpacking mood.
LUKE: We are going to meet your mother for lunch now.
JESS: Won't that be fun.
LUKE: Car, now.
JESS: I'm going, I'm going.
[Scene changes to Taylor and Miss. Patty]
MISS PATTY: Did you hear Taylor? Lorelai's going on a date!
TAYLOR: Really! Who with?
MISS PATTY: I don't know. I heard it from Babette, who heard it from Monty, who heard it form Kirk, who overheard Lorelai talking.
[Lorelai walks past]
LORELAI: Hey Miss Patty. Taylor.
MISS PATTY: Good morning dear. How are you?
LORELAI: I'm good.
MISS PATTY: Not lonely with out Rory are you?
LORELAI: No, I'm fine.
TAYLOR: I can't believe you let her go with that trouble maker.
MISS PATTY: Now Taylor.
TAYLOR: I'm just saying you can't know what he'll get her into. New York is a terribly dangerous place.
LORELAI: She'll be fine. Well I'll see you later.
[Lorelai walks off]
MISS PATTY: Well she's happy. Must be her date.
TAYLOR: Well if you ask me.
MISS PATTY: Oh Taylor, be quiet.
[Scene changes to Luke, Jess, Rory, Liz and Steve]
LIZ: Darling.
[Liz hugs Jess]
JESS: Mum.
LIZ: Luke! Your looking good and who's this?
JESS: Mum, this is Rory, you met her when you came to Stars Hollow remember?
LIZ: Oh of course.
RORY: It's good to see you again.
LIZ: You too dear.
LUKE: So are we going to order?
LIZ: Yes, yes of course.
STEVE: Waiter.
[While they order Jess stares at Steve]
LUKE: IS everything organised for tomorrow?
LIZ: Yep. It's all ready. It's going to look so good. Oh and that reminds me, the rehearsal dinner is tonight so Jess will have to come.
JESS: Why?
LIZ: Cos you're best man silly.
[Jess glares at Luke]
JESS: I told Luke I wasn't going to be best man.
LIZ: Oh yes he told me, but don't be silly of course you'll be best man. JESS: I don't want to.
LIZ: Jess don't be like this. You don't want to ruin the wedding, do you?
JESS: I'm not doing it!
LUKE: Come on Jess, it won't kill you to do your mum a favour, would it?
JESS: I told you before, I'm not doing it.
RORY: Here comes our food.
JESS: I'm not hungry.
LIZ: Oh I hope you're not sick for the wedding.
JESS: That wouldn't be hard.
LUKE: Jess.
JESS: Will you excuse me, I need to use the bathroom.
[Jess gets up and leaves]
RORY: Should someone go after him?
LIZ: Just leave him.
[Scene changes to Lorelai getting ready for her date]
LORELAI: Uh this doesn't work.
[She grabs the phone and dials]
[Split scene - Lorelai and Rory]
[Rory's cell phone rings]
RORY: Hello?
LORELAI: I need your help.
RORY: Mum. What's wrong?
LORELAI: I have a date and the outfit I am wearing is something out of Mary Poppins.
RORY: You're going on a date?
LORELAI: Yes in.
[Lorelai looks at her watch]
LORELAI: 10 minutes! Oh god quick help.
RORY: What are you wearing?
LORELAI: Bad clothing. I need help. Oh god, he'll be here on time, I know he'll be on time.
RORY: Wear your dark blue dress with your blue shoes. Who are going out with?
LORELAI: Some guy I met at the din.ahh a diner.
RORY: Luke's diner?
LORELAI: Well.
RORY: Luke's diner is closed.
LORELAI: Yes but uh I.
RORY: What did you do to Luke's?
LORELAI: Me nothing. I just snuck in and poured some guy coffee.
RORY: How did you get in?
LORELAI: I have a key.
RORY: Luke gave you a key?
LORELAI: Not exactly.
RORY: Mum!
LORELAI: Back to my clothing dilemma.
RORY: I told you blue dress and blue shoes.
LORELAI: Yes but now I have.
[Lorelai looks at her watch]
LORELAI: Two minutes to change.
RORY: Then go.
LORELAI: Love you.
RORY: Go, and good luck.
LORELAI: Be good.
RORY: Of course, go or you'll be late.
LORELAI: Don't go out at night.
RORY: Goodbye mum.
LORELAI: Wait.
RORY: Yes.
LORELAI: Bye.
RORY: Goodbye mum.
[Doorbell goes]
[Split scene changes to just Lorelai]
LORELAI: Shit.
[Scene changes to Simon waiting. He pushes the doorbell again]
LORELAI: Coming.
[Lorelai opens the door]
LORELAI: Hi, sorry about that.
SIMON: It's fine. Shall we go?
LORELAI: Sure.
[Scene changes to Rory an Jess at the hotel]
JESS: Ready?
RORY: For what?
JESS: Some fun.
RORY: What? Where are we going?
JESS: Out.
RORY: Out where?
JESS: Outside. New York.
RORY: No.
JESS: No?
RORY: We can't go out now.
JESS: Why not? RORY: Luke would kill us.
JESS: He's asleep. Snoring like a baby.
RORY: What if he wakes up?
JESS: He won't. Come on.
RORY: But.
JESS: But what?
RORY: Fine.
JESS: Great, let's go.
[Scene changes to Lorelai at dinner. She looks bored]
SIMON: I mean how can you even think of buying it?
LORELAI: I know, it's bad.
[Lorelai fiddles with her phone]
SIMON: So what do you think?
LORELAI: What?
SIMON: On the.
[Lorelai's phone rings]
LORELAI: Oh, I'm sorry I have to take this.
[Lorelai gets up]
LORELAI: Bad reception. I'll try outside.
SIMON: You should change phones. I know a great company.
LORELAI: Uh sure.
[Lorelai walks outside]
LORELAI: Why do I always choose the boring ones?
[Scene changes to Jess and Rory walking down a busy street]
RORY: So, where are we going?
JESS: Where ever.
RORY: So, no where in particular. JESS: Actually I have an idea.
RORY: Would you care to share your idea?
JESS: Come on, I'll show you.
[Scene changes to Lorelai still outside on the phone]
LORELAI: Come on Michel. Just ring me back in five minutes.
MICHEL: No.
LORELAI: Why not?
MICHEL: I have better things to do with my time.
LORELAI: You work for me. You have nothing to do.
MICHEL: I have to go.
LORELAI: No Michel, wait! Damn.
[Lorelai dials a number]
JACKSON: Hello?
LORELAI: Jackson, can I speak to Sookie?
JACKSON: Sookie's not here.
LORELAI: Oh okay. Umm, could you call me in five minutes.
JACKSON: Why?
LORELAI: Because I'm on the worst date in the world.
JACKSON: Okay.
LORELAI: Thank you.
[Lorelai walks back into the restaurant]
LORELAI: I am so sorry. Something came up at the inn.
SIMON: I hope you don't have to leave.
LORELAI: No they'll call me if it gets any worse.
SIMON: Good 'cos we have so much to talk about.
LORELAI: I'm sure we do.
[Scene changes to Jess and Rory standing outside a park with locked gates] JESS: We're here.
RORY: But the park is closed.
JESS: So?
[Jess climbs over the fence]
JESS: Come on.
RORY: But, what if we get caught?
JESS: I used to do this all the time.
RORY: Fine.
[Rory climbs over the fence]
JESS: See how hard was that?
RORY: I just broke the law.
JESS: Feels great huh.
RORY: I can't believe I broke the law. My mum is going to kill me.
JESS: Don't tell her.
RORY: I tell her everything.
JESS: Change tradition.
[Jess grabs Rory's hand and drags her]
JESS: Come on.
RORY: Where are we going?
JESS: It's a surprise.
RORY: I don't like surprises.
JESS: You love surprises.
RORY: Not this one.
[They come to a fountain]
JESS: Wait here.
[Jess runs off]
RORY: Jess! Where are you? [The fountain comes on]
RORY: Jess! Come back.
JESS: Hang on.
[The fountain lights up]
[Rory laughs]
RORY: Wow.
[Jess runs up to Rory]
JESS: We have to go.
RORY: What? Why?
JESS: I think I tripped an alarm.
RORY: I thought you said you came here all the time.
JESS: I do. Come on.
GUARD: Hey you.
JESS: Run!
[They run to the gate and climb back over]
JESS: That was close.
RORY: Yeah.
POLICEMAN: Not close enough.
[Scene changes to Lorelai and Simon]
SIMON: I just love it there. Got my own place up there.
LORELAI: Oh, wow. Nice.
[Lorelai's phone rings]
LORELAI: Oh, damn. Sorry. Hello?
JACKSON: Lorelai.
LORELAI: Don't tell me it got worse.
JACKSON: What?
LORELAI: I have to come in? JACKSON: Lorelai?
LORELAI: Hang on.
[She covers the mouthpiece]
LORELAI: I'm sorry Simon, I have to go.
SIMON: I'll drive you.
LORELAI: Oh no, you don't have to.
SIMON: I want to.
LORELAI: Oh, but it's a long way.
SIMON: I don't mind.
LORELAI: Okay. Uh Jackson tell Sookie I'll be at the inn in 15 minutes to fix the problem in the kitchen.
JACKSON: There's a problem with the inn's sink?
LORELAI: Yes, well tell her to wait. I'll be right there.
JACKSON: Okay.
LORELAI: Let's go.
[Scene changes to Sookie and Jackson in the car]
JACKSON: Lorelai says there's a problem at the inn.
SOOKIE: What?
JACKOSN: She was acting weird.
SOOKIE: What happened at the inn?
JACKSON: She said something about a problem in the kitchen.
SOOKIE: My kitchen! Step on it.
[Scene changes to Rory and Jess in a police station. A policeman is holding Jess's file]
POLICEMAN: It says here you've done this before.
JESS: Yeah.
[Policeman turns to Rory]
POLICEMAN: Okay, well it is your first offence so consider this a warning. You can go when your guardian gets here.
[Policeman leaves]
RORY: Guardian? Did he just go to call Luke?
JESS: Yeah, he's the one looking after you in New York.
RORY: I thought you said you'd never been caught.
JESS: Well there was these two times.
RORY: You've been caught twice before?
JESS: Caught is such a strong word. Let's say suspected.
RORY: Have you ever been charged?
JESS: Nah, but I think it's three strikes your out.
RORY: They won't charge you will they?
JESS: Who knows. It'll probably only be a fine.
[Scene changes to Jackson and Sookie arriving at the inn]
[Sookie runs into the kitchen]
SOOKIE: It's fine.
[She starts walking around checking things]
SOOKIE: Are you sure she said the kitchen?
JACKSON: Yes she said the kitchen, but she sounded odd. And she said something about a bad date.
SOOKIE: OH, she wants an excuse. She wasn't serious. Thank god. Okay let's go.
[They walk out and run into Lorelai and Simon]
SOOKIE: Lorelai! Oh and Simon. Oh Lorelai the kitchen! My beautiful kitchen!
JACKSON: There's nothing wrong with the kitchen.
SOOKIE: Nothing wrong!!! The color scheme is awful!
[Lorelai whispers to Simon]
LORELAI: She's a bit eccentric.
SOOKIE: It needs to change. LORELAI: Okay. We'll go look at it now. I'll meet you in there.
SOOKIE: Okay.
[Sookie and Jackson walk into the kitchen]
LORELAI: I'm so sorry. She's very serious about her work. She's the best so we put up with her.
SIMON: Well I better go. Can I call you?
LORELAI: Uhhh, sure um. Here's my number.
SIMON: Thanks, bye.
LORELAI: Bye.
[Simon leaves and Lorelai sighs in relief]
[Scene changes to Luke arriving at the police station with Steve]
[Luke and Steve walk up to a desk]
LUKE: Excuse me. I'm looking for my nephew Jess Mariano and his friend Rory Gilmore.
POLICEMAN: Follow me.
[They follow the policeman into a room with cells. Jess is sitting in one]
JESS: Hey uncle Luke.
LUKE: What were you thinking?
JESS: About how nice the inside of a jail cell looks. Much better than the ones on TV.
LUKE: Where's Rory?
POLICEMAN: She's outside ready to go.
LUKE: What about Jess?
POLICEMAN: He's being charged.
LUKE: What for?
POLICEMAN: Breaking into a public place and for vandalism.
JESS: I just turned on a bloody fountain.
STEVE: Jess, keep quiet. I'm his lawyer. Luke get Rory.
LUKE: Fine.
[Scene changes to Lorelai and Sookie in the kitchen eating ice-cream]
SOOKIE: That bad huh.
LORELAI: Awful. All he could do was talk. Ugh, I sat there the entire time thinking I'd rather be sitting in the diner talking with Luke, eating a burger.
SOOKIE: With Luke?
LORELAI: Well, yeah he cooks the burgers.
SOOKIE: So you wanted a burger?
LORELAI: Yeah, we were eating this really weird beef.
SOOKIE: Ever think you wanted to go to the diner for a reason?
LORELAI: Yeah, it's where I eat.
[Scene changes to Rory and Luke outside. Jess and Steve walk out]
LUKE: I thought you were being charged?
STEVE: I got him off.
JESS: I'm back.
STEVE: Let's keep tonight from your mother, okay.
[Jess shrugs]
JESS: Sure.
STEVE: I'll see you tomorrow.
[Steve leaves]
LUKE: What the hell were you thinking? It's your mother's wedding tomorrow.
JESS: Look, I'll be good tomorrow. I'll be the perfect son, okay.
LUKE: Lorelai is going to kill me.
JESS: Sorry Rory.
RORY: It's not your fault.
LUKE: Like hell it isn't. He's the one that broke into the park.
JESS: If your so worried don't tell her.
LUKE: I have to tell her. RORY: You don't have to tell her.
LUKE: Yes I do.
JESS: Come on uncle Luke. You don't wanna have to beg for forgiveness do you?
LUKE: I'd rather tell her and face the consequences than have her find out some other way.
RORY: She won't find out.
JESS: Come on uncle Luke.
LUKE: Fine.
RORY: What?
LUKE: I won't tell her.
[Scene changes to Lorelai laying in bed staring at the ceiling. She sits up and grabs the phone]
SOOKIE: Hello?
LORELAI: What did you mean?
SOOKIE: What? Do you know what time it is?
LORELAI: What did you mean?
SOOKIE: With what?
LORELAI: When you said I wanted to go to the diner for a reason.
SOOKIE: You're calling in the middle of the night for this?
LORELAI: Did you mean that I have feelings for Luke?
SOOKIE: Yes.
LORELAI: Well you're wrong.
SOOKIE: Okay.
LORELAI: Okay. Bye.
SOOKIE: Bye.
[Lorelai hangs up the phone and puts it down. She then picks it back up and redials]
SOOKIE: Lorelai?
LORELAI: Do you think I do? SOOKIE: Do what?
LORELAI: Have feelings for Luke.
SOOKIE: Do you?
LORELAI: Maybe, I don't know.
SOOKIE: Can we talk about this tomorrow?
LORELAI: Sure, bye.
SOOKIE: Bye.
[Lorelai puts down the phone]
LORELAI: I am so not getting any sleep.
[Scene changes to Luke and Jess getting ready for the wedding]
LUKE: Hurry up.
JESS: Hey, don't you want me to look like the perfect little son?
LUKE: You can't be the perfect little son if you don't hurry up.
JESS: That's my plan.
LUKE: Just hurry up.
JESS: Yes sir.
LUKE: Where's your tie?
JESS: I'm not wearing one.
LUKE: You have to wear one.
JESS: No way.
LUKE: Fine. Can you see if Rory's ready?
JESS: Sure.
[Jess walks to Rory's room]
JESS: Room service.
[Rory is wearing a scarlet dress that falls just above the knee with black shoes. Her hair is straight and out]
RORY: Hi.
JESS: You look great!
RORY: Thank you.
JESS: Very sexy.
RORY: You look good in a tux.
JESS: I'm not wearing a tie.
RORY: I didn't say you had to.
JESS: Luke says a tux isn't a tux without a bowtie.
RORY: It'll do.
JESS: Yeah well.
RORY: You look good.
JESS: Thanks. You ready to go?
RORY: Yeah.
JESS: Let the fun begin.
[Scene changes to Lorelai and Sookie drinking coffee in the diner]
SOOKIE: So want to explain the late night phone calls?
LORELAI: It was nothing.
SOOKIE: You called me in the middle of the night for nothing!
LORELAI: All right maybe something, I don't know.
SOOKIE: Cake?
LORELAI: Please.
[Kirk opens the door]
LORELAI: Kirk, the sign says closed.
KIRK: does Luke know you're here?
LORELAI: Yes.
KIRK: Because he told me that.
LORELAI: Kirk, what does the sign say?
KIRK: Closed. Fine. But I'm telling Luke you were here. [Kirk leaves]
LORELAI: I think we're busted.
[Scene changes to Rory, Jess and Luke arriving at the wedding. It's in a park with a lot of pink flowers]
JESS: Well mum chose that decorations that's for sure.
LUKE: You're supposed to be nice.
JESS: It's not like I said it to her face.
LUKE: Well, make sure you don't.
[Jess mocks salute]
JESS: Yes sir.
LUKE: I'm going to say hello to Steve.
JESS: Well let's head for the nearest exit shall we.
[Luke walks off]
JESS: Do I see drinks? Yep I see drinks!
RORY: Do you want to sit down?
JESS: Nah let's offer the band alcohol. Maybe if we can get them drunk they'd play the death march instead of the wedding march.
RORY: Jess!
JESS: Right, good boy. Sure right. Sorry, I forgot.
RORY: Do you want to sit down?
JESS: That's probably a good idea.
[Scene changes to Lorelai at the inn. The phone rings. Lorelai picks it up]
LORELAI: Hello Independence Inn.
SIMON: Hello. Can I please speak to Lorelai Gilmore?
[Lorelai changes her voice]
LORELAI: I'm sorry she's with our cook in the kitchen trying to decide on a color scheme.
SIMON: Could you get her to call me back?
LORELAI: Sure. Bye, bye now.
[Lorelai hangs up]
LORELAI: Dam!
[Scene changes to the wedding]
LIZ: Oh Luke, psst Luke.
[Luke turns around]
LUKE: Liz.
LIZ: Quick.
[She pulls him into the bushes]
LUKE: Ow, what?
LIZ: We have a problem.
LUKE: What?
LIZ: The minister is sick.
LUKE: What are you going to do?
LIZ: Well as long as the minister is present I can get someone else read it!
LUKE: So get someone else to read it.
LIZ: Why do you think I am standing here in the bushes?
LUKE: No. No way.
LIZ: Luke please. Come on. I'm your sister. It'll be easy.
LUKE: No. get someone else to do it.
LIZ: There is no one else.
LUKE: Surely there is someone else.
LIZ: Who?
LUKE: Get one of Steve's relatives.
LIZ: All of them are best men, plus I don't get on with his mother.
LUKE: Then get Steve to ask her.
LIZ: I am not having that witch marry me. Look it's either you or Jess. LUKE: But.
LIZ: Please Luke.
LUKE: Fine.
LIZ: Thank you!
[Scene changes to Rory and Jess sitting down at a table]
JESS: Is that Luke?
RORY: Where?
JESS: Um. Standing where the minister is stands dressed in some weird robe.
RORY: I think so.
JESS: Oh my god.
RORY: Is the minister sick?
JESS: He will be when he sees Luke.
RORY: He's going to do the ceremony.
JESS: This wedding is picking up!
RORY: Can he do that?
JESS: Who cares?
[Scene changes to Lorelai and Sookie in the diner]
LORELAI: Okay, so what if I eat here a lot?
SOOKIE: I didn't say anything.
LORELAI: Even if I do have feelings for Luke it's not like I could do anything.
SOOKIE: Why?
LORELAI: Because it's Luke.
SOOKIE: What's wrong with Luke?
LORELAI: Nothing! Ahh right that's it. I will swear off men.
SOOKIE: Lorelai. Just ask Luke out.
LORELAI: No.
SOOKIE: Yes.
LORELAI: No.
SOOKIE: Yes.
LORELAI: No.
SOOKIE: Yes.
LORELAI: Fine.
SOOKIE: Fine?
LORELAI: Yes.
SOOKIE: Yes?
[Lorelai's cell phone rings]
LORELAI: Hello?
MICHEL: Where are you?
LORELAI: Ahh in traffic? Honk, honk.
MICHEL: You are supposed to be here.
LORELAI: I am?
MICHEL: Yes, you are.
LORELAI: Now?
MICHEL: No, tomorrow. Yes now.
LORELAI: Okay well when the traffic clears I'll be there.
MICHEL: Hurry up.
LORELAI: I don't control the traffic.
MICHEL: You are not in traffic.
LORELAI: I am too! Honk, honk.
SOOKIE: Beep.
MICHEL: You are not even in your car.
LORELAI: I am too!
MICHEL: You drive with music, there is no music playing.
LORELAI: I turned it off to talk to you.
MICHEL: I cannot hear your car.
LORELAI: I pulled over.
MICHEL: I thought you were caught in traffic.
LORELAI: I was on the right so I pulled over.
MICHEL: Well start your car and hurry up. You are late.
LORELAI: Bye Michel.
MICHEL: Just hurry up and get here.
LORELAI: Bye.
MICHEL: Goodbye.
LORELAI: Work awaits.
SOOKIE: Yay!
[Scene changes to Jess, Rory and Luke in Luke's car]
JESS: I can't believe you stuffed up! You pronounced your own sister's name wrong!
LUKE: I know.
JESS: Thank you for the wonderful ceremony you managed to conduct.
LUKE: Leave it.
JESS: Why?
LUKE: Just leave it.
RORY: Give him a break Jess.
JESS: Okay, but I'm so glad mum gave me her camera!
LUKE: You took photos?
JESS: Yep. Don't worry Luke I'll make sure I get copies.
LUKE: Why did you take photos?
JESS: To laugh at you and so I remember this joyous occasion.
[Scene changes to the reception]
JESS: Well Luke, that's our new family.
CAMERA GUY: Say cheese.
LUKE: Did he just take a photo?
JESS: I think so. Geez, I already hate them.
LUKE: What is it with people taking photos at inappropriate moments.
JESS: Well, Luke, mingle! Come on Rory.
RORY: Okay.
[Jess grabs a glass of full glass of wine off a table]
JESS: Let's toast the happy couple.
RORY: Jess!
JESS: What?
RORY: What if Luke or your mum sees you drinking wine?
JESS: Mum's too happy to care and Luke is being attacked by Steve's parents.
RORY: Have you ever met Steve's parents?
JESS: Nope.
[He sculls the wine]
JESS: Well, what shall we do?
RORY: What do you want to do?
JESS: Get out of here.
RORY: Other than that?
JESS: Who knows.
RORY: Do you want to get something to eat?
JESS: I guess. I hope it's normal food. Not like Sookie's.
RORY: Well, let's go see.
JESS: It looks okay.
RORY: Yeah, some of it's normal.
[Jess tastes something that looks like a pastry]
JESS: Yuk! God. That is not normal.
RORY: What is it?
JESS: Don't ask me.
[A girl walks up]
GIRL: Hey, I'd stay clear of the food, it's a bit wacked.
JESS: Hey Tam. What are you doing here?
TAM: Your mum invited me.
RORY: Hi, I'm Rory.
TAM: Tam.
JESS: Oh sorry, Rory this is Tam, Tam, Rory.
TAM: I've known Jess since he was 5.
RORY: Wow, you must know him really well.
TAM: Yeah well.
JESS: Tam used to live next door.
[Luke walks over to them]
LUKE: Jess, have you met Steve's parents?
JESS: Well if I said I had would you believe me?
LUKE: I'll take that as a no.
JESS: So far I have been able to avoid them. I see you were caught by them.
LUKE: Yeah, they're awful.
TAM: They're okay, I've met them before.
LUKE: Come on Jess.
JESS: Do I have to?
LUKE: Yes.
JESS: Fine. Will you be okay Rory?
TAM: I'll look after her.
[Jess and Luke leave]
RORY: So.
TAM: So.
RORY: What do you think of Steve?
TAM: He's alright. He's been living with Liz for awhile now.
RORY: Jess wouldn't agree with that.
TAM: No, I guess not.
RORY: So, did you and Jess go to the same school?
TAM: Well we were at the same school, but whether we went or not was a different story.
RORY: Where did you go?
TAM: Around.
RORY: Is there any normal food here?
TAM: Not that I can see. So I guess your Jess's new girlfriend huh?
RORY: Kind of.
TAM: Either you are or you aren't with Jess.
RORY: We've gone out a couple of times.
TAM: Well at least you made it out of the house. We never did.
RORY: What do you mean?
TAM: You don't know? Oh me and Jess were together before he left.
RORY: Oh, no I didn't know.
TAM: So you're from 'Sleepy Hollow' huh?
RORY: Is that what Jess calls it?
TAM: Yeah.
RORY: Yes, I live in 'Sleepy Hollow'.
TAM: Oh, you must get bored. Jess says the town doesn't have anything.
RORY: I manage. If it gets too boring, Hartford's not that far away.
TAM: Right. So.
RORY: So.
[Scene changes to Lorelai working at the inn]
[The phone rings]
LORELAI: Independence Inn.
EMILY: Lorelai. It's me.
LORELAI: Hi, mum.
EMILY: I need to book a room.
LORELAI: Why?
EMILY: My sister is coming to visit.
LORELAI: Aunty Lucy?
EMILY: I only have one sister.
LORELAI: You haven't spoken to her in 7 years.
EMILY: She sent a letter. She's going to Mexico and wants to see me.
LORELAI: Mexico, huh. Wasn't she in India?
EMILY: Last I heard. Just give her a room.
LORELAI: When?
EMILY: Next week.
LORELAI: All week?
EMILY: Yes.
LORELAI: Okay, sure. So when is she coming?
EMILY: Friday.
LORELAI: Oh well you wouldn't want us to be in your way then.
EMILY: Nice try Lorelai. You will still come for dinner.
[Scene changes to the reception]
[Rory and Tam are standing in silence]
[Jess walks over to them]
JESS: I think they were expecting someone else.
TAM: Don't they all?
RORY: Were they as bad as Luke said?
JESS: I think I was a shock to them.
TAM: You didn't.
JESS: Well they looked so bored.
RORY: What did you do?
JESS: I was my charming self.
TAM: In other words you were rude.
JESS: Hey, it's not my fault they don't like me.
RORY: You are hopeless.
JESS: Thanks.
RORY: That wasn't a compliment.
JESS: Come on Rory. I don't like them and they don't like me. It works better this way.
RORY: What did Luke say?
JESS: He's annoyed. He's trying to smooth things over now.
TAM: I better go find my mum.
JESS: Yeah say hi to her. See ya Tam.
RORY: Bye.
TAM: Nice to meet you, bye.
[Tam walks off]
RORY: I wonder how Luke's doing.
JESS: He was going to try and find some real food.
RORY: I don't think there is any.
JESS: Well I'm not gonna touch any of that funny stuff.
RORY: What are you going to do?
JESS: Eat later. Or we could eat now, come on.
RORY: What do you mean eat now?
JESS: I think I saw a diner down the road.
RORY: We can't leave.
JESS: Sure. No one will miss us for an hour. We'll come back in time to say goodbye.
RORY: What if we get caught.again.
JESS: The police are not going to arrest us for leaving my mother's wedding.
RORY: That's not what I meant.
JESS: So Luke is annoyed at us. Who cares?
RORY: I do.
JESS: Fine. I'll go and then come back with the food.
RORY: What if Luke or your mum realise you've gone?
JESS: Cover for me.
RORY: And say what?
JESS: I don't know that I'm in the bathroom.
RORY: But I'm a terrible liar.
JESS: You're not that bad.
RORY: Oh, yes I am.
JESS: Well then tell them I'm down the road getting real food.
RORY: Alright go.
[Rory disappears into the crowd as Jess walks away. Tam comes over to him]
TAM: You're not thinking of leaving are you?
JESS: I'm pretty sure there's a diner down the street.
TAM: Real food.
JESS: Yep.
TAM: Mind if I come?
JESS: Sure.
[Scene changes to Lorelai coming home. She enters the kitchen and looks in the refrigerator]
LORELAI: Ugh, there's nothing here.
[She looks in the cupboard]
LORELAI: I have no food in this house.
[She grabs the phone]
LORELAI: Joe, hi. Can I have a large pizza?
LORELAI: Of course.
LORELAI: No, Rory's still in New York.
LORELAI: Yes, I still want large.
LORELAI: See you soon.
[Lorelai looks around]
LORELAI: This calls for some shopping.
[She grabs her bag and hen pauses]
LORELAI: After the pizza.
[Scene changes to Rory and Luke]
LUKE: Have you seen Jess?
RORY: Not for awhile.
LUKE: Do you know where he went?
RORY: No.
LUKE: Well if you see him can you tell him that his mother wants to talk to him.
RORY: Sure.
LUKE: He hasn't left has he?
RORY: I don't think so.
LUKE: What do you mean you don't think so?
RORY: Well, I don't exactly know where he is, but I don't think he left.
LUKE: Where did he say he was going?
RORY: The bathroom.
LUKE: How long ago was that?
RORY: Not that long ago.
LUKE: How long?
RORY: About 10 minutes ago.
[Jess comes up behind Luke]
JESS: Are you talking about me?
RORY: Jess, you're back.
[Luke turns around]
LUKE: Where have you been?
JESS: I went to the little boys room.
LUKE: Oh, well your mother wants to talk to you.
JESS: Why?
LUKE: Go see her and find out.
JESS: But.fine.
[He walks past Rory and whispers]
JESS: Foods with Tam. Go outside then turn right. She's behind the second door.
[Jess walks away]
[Scene changes to Rory walking down a hall, out the door and to Tam]
TAM: Took you long enough. Where's Jess?
RORY: Talking to his mum.
TAM: Oh, well dig in.
RORY: Did you go with Jess to get this?
TAM: Yeah, I saw him sneaking out. Good thing to, he couldn't have carried it all by himself.
[Tam holds up two burgers]
TAM: Pickles or no pickles.
RORY: Pickles.
[Tam hands her a burger]
TAM: Good. I wanted the no pickles. So how long is Jess going to be?
RORY: I don't know.
TAM: Kay. So this wedding's a bit of a bore.
RORY: It's not too bad.
TAM: Not really my scene. So how serious are you and Jess?
RORY: That's not really any of your business.
TAM: Okay. Touchy subject.
[Jess enters the room]
JESS: Never thought I'd escape.
RORY: What did she want?
JESS: Me to meet Steve's family.
RORY: What are they like?
JESS: Like Steve.
TAM: Boring.
JESS: Yep.
[Grabs some fries]
JESS: I'm so hungry.
[Rory and Tam stare at each other]
[Scene changes to Lorelai shopping]
[She walks past a pet store and looks in the window at a black Labrador puppy]
LORELAI: Ohh, hello. Awww you look so lonely.
[The puppy licks the glass]
LORELAI: I'm sorry I can't break you out. I kill pets, it's true.
[The puppy wags its tail]
LORELAI: Rory would make me take you back.
[The puppy jumps out]
LORELAI: Rory's not here though.
[Scene changes to the wedding]
[Tam, Rory and Jess are inside sitting at a table. A women heads towards the table]
JESS: Mother alert.
TAM: Shit. Better go before she makes a scene.
JESS: You know how much I love those.
[Tam runs off and guides the women away from the table]
RORY: She seems nice.
JESS: Who?
RORY: Tam.
JESS: Oh yeah, I suppose.
RORY: Is something wrong?
JESS: No, it's just I thought you didn't like her.
RORY: I never said that.
JESS: You acted like it.
RORY: Well I don't.
JESS: Okay then.
RORY: Do you want to dance?
JESS: I.well. I can't dance. I skipped those classes.
RORY: Come on. At least try. Please.
JESS: The things I do for you.
RORY: Thank you.
[They get up and dance. Jess looks uncomfortable]
Whenever i'm alone with you you make me feel
Like i am home again whenever i'm alone with
You you make me feel like i am whole again
Whenever i'm alone with you you make me feel
Like i am young again whenever i'm alone with
You you make me feel like i am fun again
However far away i will always love you however
Long i stay i will always love you whatever
Words i say i will always love you i will always
Love you
Whenever i'm alone with you you make me feel
Like i am free again whenever i'm alone with
You you make me feel like i am clean again
However far away i will always love you however
Long i stay i will always love you whatever
Words i say i will always love you i will always
Love you [Scene changes to Rory in her hotel room]
[She picks up her cell phone and dials]
LORELAI: Hello?
RORY: Hi mum.
LORELAI: Rory! Hello. Having fun?
RORY: Yes, how have you been?
LORELAI: Me, good.
[Muffled sound]
LORELAI: No!
RORY: What?
LORELAI: Nothing. Sorry, so tell me about the wedding.
RORY: It was okay. Luke performed the ceremony.
LORELAI: Did he wear a robe?
RORY: Yes, he wore a robe.
[Lorelai laughs, muffled sounds]
LORELAI: Crap!
RORY: What?
LORELAI: Nothing.
RORY: What happened?
[Background bark]
RORY: Was that a dog?
LORELAI: No.
RORY: I heard a dog.
LORELAI: Oh it's outside.
[Background crashing]
RORY: What did it knock over outside?
LORELAI: The bin.
RORY: Did you get a dog?
LORELAI: No! Well maybe. But he's really cute and sweet and hungry.
RORY: You got a dog!
LORELAI: I was lonely.
RORY: You can't keep him.
LORELAI: You haven't seen him.
RORY: So? You can't keep him.
LORELAI: Yes I can. Don't make me give him back.
RORY: Why not?
LORELAI: He's cute.
RORY: We kill our pets. You don't want to kill the cute dog do you?
LORELAI: Actually I've kept him alive for three hours!
RORY: How much longer will you be able to keep him alive?
LORELAI: I won't kill him.
RORY: What will happen to him while you're at work?
LORELAI: He will be outside. Heaps of people leave their dogs!
RORY: Heaps of people remember to leave food out for their dogs, you won't.
LORELAI: I will.
RORY: You said that about every other pet we've had and none of them have survived. You always forget.
LORELAI: Brrr.Brrr.we're breaking up.Brrr.Brr.
RORY: Nice try.
LORELAI: Just met him first.
RORY: Fine, I'll meet him, but then he goes back.
LORELAI: We'll see.
RORY: We are not keeping the poor dog. He deserves to live.
LORELAI: So, wedding spill.
RORY: The wedding was fine.
LORELAI: Just fine?
RORY: Just fine.
LORELAI: Okay.
RORY: I met Jess's ex-girlfriend
LORELAI: Wow. How was she?
RORY: Nice.
LORELAI: Really!
RORY: No.
LORELAI: Ha, I knew it.
RORY: Knew what?
LORELAI: That she wasn't nice. Ex-girlfriends never are.
RORY: Oh, no they're not. Did you name the dog?
LORELAI: Not yet. Ahh, how's Luke?
RORY: He's fine. A bit embarrassed but fine.
LORELAI: You have pictures right?
RORY: Jess took pictures.
LORELAI: I must have one!
RORY: You'll have to ask Jess.
LORELAI: Can't you get one for me?
RORY: You're the one who wants the photos. You ask.
LORELAI: Meanie.
RORY: How are you surviving without the diner?
LORELAI: Sookie.
RORY: I have to go.
LORELAI: Do you have to?
RORY: Yeah, sorry.
LORELAI: Okay, see you tomorrow.
RORY: Yep, bye.
LORELAI: Bye.
[Scene changes to Luke, Jess and Rory pulling up outside the Gilmore house. Lorelai is jumping up and down]
LORELAI: Your back, your back!
[Rory jumps out of the car and runs to Lorelai]
RORY: I missed you!
[They hug and scream. Luke gets out and hands Rory her bags]
LORELAI: Hey Luke.
[Lorelai hugs him and slips the keys back into his pocket]
LUKE: What was that for?
LORELAI: Bringing Rory back.
RORY: Where's the dog?
LORELAI: Inside.
[Lorelai grabs Rory's bags]
LORELAI: We may have to hide these. He loves chewing things.
LUKE: We had better go.
LORELAI: Okay. The diner will be open tomorrow?
LUKE: Yeah.
LORELAI: I'll see you tomorrow.
LUKE: Okay.
[Lorelai and Rory enter the house. The puppy comes running up. There is a puddle on the floor]
RORY: Awww.he's so cute!
[She bends down and starts patting him. Lorelai quickly covers up the puddle. Rory doesn't seem to notice]
LORELAI: Can we keep him?
RORY: Of course we're keeping him.
LORELAI: Any idea for a name?
RORY: I don't know. You?
LORELAI: Nope.
[Lorelai looks at him]
LORELAI: I guess for now he's 'it'.
RORY: He really needs a proper name.
LORELAI: We'll find one.
RORY: Yep.
[Scene changes to Lorelai and Rory walking up to the diner the next morning]
LORELAI: I can hear the coffee calling me.
RORY: Well then we'd better go in.
LORELAI: Coffee, I'm coming!
[They walk inside. Luke sees them and pours them coffee]
LUKE: There you go.
LORELAI: Ahh.
[Lorelai takes a sip]
LORELAI: You must never leave again.
LUKE: Okay.
[Rory sees Jess and goes over to say hi. Sookie enters the diner]
LORELAI: Hey Sookie.
SOOKIE: Have you seen my silver bracelet? I've lost it. Jackson's going to kill me.
LUKE: This silver bracelet?
[He holds up the bracelet]
SOOKIE: You found it! Oh, you found it.
LUKE: Why was your bracelet in the diner?
SOOKIE: Well I was with Kirk and he was delivering mail and I offered to drop it off.
LORELAI: Sookie stop!
SOOKIE: Sorry. I'm not very good at lying.
LORELAI: Luke I stole your keys.
LUKE: I know.
LORELAI: You do?
LUKE: Wouldn't you notice if you 'lost' your keys?
LORELAI: Sorry. I left the place clean!
LUKE: You left your jumper behind.
LORELAI: I did?
[Luke holds up a jumper. Lorelai grabs it. Luke goes off to pour people coffee]
SOOKIE: So?
LORELAI: So what?
SOOKIE: You and Luke.
LORELAI: What about it?
SOOKIE: Are you going to ask him out?
LORELAI: I don't know.
SOOKIE: Well I'd decide soon.
[Phone rings. Luke comes over to answer it]
LUKE: Luke's diner, Luke speaking.
SIMON: Uh, is Lorelai there? Is this the diner on the corner? I thought this number was Lorelai's home number.
LUKE: Yes this is he diner on the corner, no it's not Lorelai's home number, but she's here.
[Lorelai looks up and starts shaking her head]
LORELAI: No I'm not here.
SIMON: Simon.
LUKE: I'm sorry, she's just left.
SIMON: Do you know her home number?
LUKE: Her home number?
SIMON: Yes. I've called the Inn but the grumpy French dude wouldn't tell me where she was.
[Lorelai is now shaking her head wildly]
LUKE: I'm sorry but I don't have her number.
SIMON: Oh, okay. Thanks anyway.
LUKE: I'll tell her you called.
SIMON: Thanks. Bye.
LUKE: Bye.
[Hangs up phone]
LORELAI: Thank god.
SOOKIE: Simon?
LORELAI: Ar, I didn't think he'd call.
LUKE: Who is he? And why is he calling this number?
LORELAI: Bad date. I didn't want to give him my number so I gave him this when he asked.
LUKE: Well he wants to talk to you.
LORELAI: Can't he take a hint?
LUKE: Apparently not.
LORELAI: Well thanks for lying.
[Rory comes over]
RORY: Did you remember to leave food for the dog?
LUKE: You got a dog?
LORELAI: Yep. Of course I did.
[Rory goes back to Jess]
LORELAI: I'll be right back.
THE END!!!
A/N 2 ~ We would like your help in naming the dog. Please review and give us any suggestions!!!
A/N 3 ~ We apologise in advance because it may take us a while to post the next chapter. We have our exams in four weeks. We will be studying for them and won't have very much time for this story. We're sorry. Our goal is to get chapter 5 out before the end of June. So please don't send us hate mail, send us praise and we will be inspired to write faster.
*** SPOILER FOR CHAPTER 5 ***
When Lorelai's crazy aunt comes to town trouble arises in the Gilmore family. Will Lorelai decide to ask Luke out? And Rory must decide between Paris and Katherine to be their vice president.
[Scene opens with Jess and Rory are outside packing Luke's truck. Luke walks of the diner followed by Lorelai]
LORELAI: Please?
LUKE: I'm not giving you the keys to the diner.
LORELAI: Please. Come on.
LUKE: No.
LORELAI: Why not?
LUKE: Because you will wreck the place.
LORELAI: I will not.
[Luke gives her a look]
LORELAI: Fine. Rory come give your coffee deprived mother a hug.
[Rory hugs Lorelai]
RORY: I'm sure Sookie will give you coffee.
LORELAI: Yeah. Okay be good and stay out of trouble.
RORY: Don't worry, I'll be good.
LORELAI: Remember New York is dangerous so don't you know go out.
RORY: I'm sure I'll be fine.
[Rory gets into the car with Jess]
LORELAI: Look after her.
[Lorelai hugs Luke. He looks uncomfortable]
LORELAI: Bye.
LUKE: Good bye Lorelai.
[Luke gets into the car and they drive off. Lorelai waves. When the car is out of sight Lorelai smiles and holds up a key. She lets herself into the diner]
[Opening credits]
[Scene goes to Luke, Jess and Rory in New York]
LUKE: Okay, the hotel should be just around this corner.
JESS: Well unless we are sleeping in a park I say your wrong. I told you to take the other turn off.
[Luke turns the corner and is greeted by a park]
JESS: I told you.
LUKE: Okay, where do I go from here?
JESS: How am I supposed to know?
LUKE: You used to live here.
JESS: Yeah but I've never heard of the hotel before. Are you sure you got he name right?
LUKE: I copied down what she told me.
RORY: Are you sure you heard her right? Is there any hotel with a similar name Jess?
JESS: Is there anything similar to the Purple Pig, no not really.
RORY: Are you sure.
JESS: I assure you nothing is even remotely similar to the Purple Pig.
RORY: Maybe we should stop and ask for directions.
JESS: I can not believe this.
[Luke pulls up to a young woman]
LUKE: Excuse me, can you please tell us where the Purple Pig hotel is?
WOMAN: Sorry I've never heard of it.
[A man comes over to them]
MAN: I know where it is. You need to go back that way until you reach the end of the road and turn left. You'll see it soon enough.
LUKE: Thank you.
[He drives off]
[Scene changes to Lorelai in the diner. She has made a mess. She is drinking coffee and eating cake. There is a knock at the door]
SOOKIE: Lorelai are you in here?
LORELAI: Hey Sookie. Come in.
SOOKIE: How did you get the keys?
LORELAI: Luke gave them to me.
SOOKIE: He did?
LORELAI: No.
SOOKIE: I see.
LORELAI: I have nothing to do. I'm bored. I'm actually bored!
SOOKIE: Well we could go shopping.
[There is a knock on the door]
LORELAI: Or we could have some fun with the diner.
SOOKIE: Honey I don't think that's a good idea.
[Lorelai opens the door. A man is waiting there]
MAN: Are you open?
LORELAI: Yep, come in.
SOOKIE: Lorelai.
LORELAI: Well when I say open what I mean is no but I can make you coffee.
MAN: Sounds good.
[Scene changes to Jess, Rory and Luke standing outside a run down hotel]
JESS: This is it?
LUKE: Maybe it looks better on the inside.
JESS: I don't think so. Did you check this place out before?
LUKE: Well uh no.
JESS: Great. Just great!
RORY: Well let's see what it's like.
[Scene changes to a danky room with a double bed]
JESS: Good one uncle Luke.
LUKE: Maybe we could find somewhere else to stay?
JESS: You need to book in advance. There's no way you'll get in now. LUKE: We can try.
JESS: Try away.
[Scene changes to Lorelai and the man talking]
LORELAI: You can't put cream in coffee!
SIMON: Have you tried it?
LORELAI: Well no.
SIMON: Well there.
[Simon looks at his watch]
SIMON: Look at the time. I have to go. But maybe we should go out for dinner some time?
[Lorelai hesitates]
[Scene changes to Sookie in the pantry. One hand is covering her mouth the other her fingers are crossed]
LORELAI: Uh. Sure.
[Sookie jumps up and down in the pantry]
[Scene changes to Luke hanging up the phone]
LUKE: How does the Central Star Inn sound?
JESS: It's got to be better than here.
RORY: How far away is it?
LUKE: About 45 minutes away.
JESS: Great. Well at least now we'll miss lunch with mum.
[Luke looks at his watch]
LUKE: We can go meet her and then check into the inn.
JESS: I vote let's not do that.
LUKE: I'll call her to tell her we'll met her later.
JESS: Or not at all.
RORY: Are we going to the inn?
JESS: Look's like it. LUKE: Okay, let's go.
[Scene changes to Lorelai and Sookie walking down the street]
LORELAI: What was I thinking?
SOOKIE: It'll be fun.
LORELAI: What if Rory rings?
SOOKIE: She'll get the answering machine.
LORELAI: Maybe I should cancel.
[She searches through her bag for her mobile]
SOOKIE: Don't you dare.
[Sookie takes the phone off Lorelai]
SOOKIE: You are going to go out tonight Lorelai Gilmore and you are going to fun.
LORELAI: But...
SOOKIE: No buts. Now what are you going to wear?
LORELAI: Wear? Oh god. Sookie what am I going to wear?
SOOKIE: Right so we need to figure this out.
[Lorelai starts listing her outfits]
LORELAI: I should cancel.
[Scene changes to Luke pulling up to the Central Star Inn]
LUKE: Well it looks better than the last one.
JESS: Yeah, but it's closer to mum which is something I could do without.
LUKE: Jess, you better be nice to your mum.
JESS: Yeah, yeah.
LUKE: Good. Now we had better go inside and check in.
[Scene changes to Luke, Jess and Rory walking into the room. In the room there is two single beds and a couch]
JESS: Well Luke we'll stay here and you can have the single room.
LUKE: No you won't. We'll share and Rory can have the single room.
JESS: But you snore.
LUKE: Tough luck.
JESS: Well I'm getting the bed on the right.
RORY: It's nearly 1.30.
LUKE: We better get going.
JESS: Aw, but I haven't unpacked.
LUKE: That can wait until we get back.
JESS: Uncle Luke, you can be so mean.
LUKE: You never had an interest in unpacking before.
JESS: What can I say, I'm in an unpacking mood.
LUKE: We are going to meet your mother for lunch now.
JESS: Won't that be fun.
LUKE: Car, now.
JESS: I'm going, I'm going.
[Scene changes to Taylor and Miss. Patty]
MISS PATTY: Did you hear Taylor? Lorelai's going on a date!
TAYLOR: Really! Who with?
MISS PATTY: I don't know. I heard it from Babette, who heard it from Monty, who heard it form Kirk, who overheard Lorelai talking.
[Lorelai walks past]
LORELAI: Hey Miss Patty. Taylor.
MISS PATTY: Good morning dear. How are you?
LORELAI: I'm good.
MISS PATTY: Not lonely with out Rory are you?
LORELAI: No, I'm fine.
TAYLOR: I can't believe you let her go with that trouble maker.
MISS PATTY: Now Taylor.
TAYLOR: I'm just saying you can't know what he'll get her into. New York is a terribly dangerous place.
LORELAI: She'll be fine. Well I'll see you later.
[Lorelai walks off]
MISS PATTY: Well she's happy. Must be her date.
TAYLOR: Well if you ask me.
MISS PATTY: Oh Taylor, be quiet.
[Scene changes to Luke, Jess, Rory, Liz and Steve]
LIZ: Darling.
[Liz hugs Jess]
JESS: Mum.
LIZ: Luke! Your looking good and who's this?
JESS: Mum, this is Rory, you met her when you came to Stars Hollow remember?
LIZ: Oh of course.
RORY: It's good to see you again.
LIZ: You too dear.
LUKE: So are we going to order?
LIZ: Yes, yes of course.
STEVE: Waiter.
[While they order Jess stares at Steve]
LUKE: IS everything organised for tomorrow?
LIZ: Yep. It's all ready. It's going to look so good. Oh and that reminds me, the rehearsal dinner is tonight so Jess will have to come.
JESS: Why?
LIZ: Cos you're best man silly.
[Jess glares at Luke]
JESS: I told Luke I wasn't going to be best man.
LIZ: Oh yes he told me, but don't be silly of course you'll be best man. JESS: I don't want to.
LIZ: Jess don't be like this. You don't want to ruin the wedding, do you?
JESS: I'm not doing it!
LUKE: Come on Jess, it won't kill you to do your mum a favour, would it?
JESS: I told you before, I'm not doing it.
RORY: Here comes our food.
JESS: I'm not hungry.
LIZ: Oh I hope you're not sick for the wedding.
JESS: That wouldn't be hard.
LUKE: Jess.
JESS: Will you excuse me, I need to use the bathroom.
[Jess gets up and leaves]
RORY: Should someone go after him?
LIZ: Just leave him.
[Scene changes to Lorelai getting ready for her date]
LORELAI: Uh this doesn't work.
[She grabs the phone and dials]
[Split scene - Lorelai and Rory]
[Rory's cell phone rings]
RORY: Hello?
LORELAI: I need your help.
RORY: Mum. What's wrong?
LORELAI: I have a date and the outfit I am wearing is something out of Mary Poppins.
RORY: You're going on a date?
LORELAI: Yes in.
[Lorelai looks at her watch]
LORELAI: 10 minutes! Oh god quick help.
RORY: What are you wearing?
LORELAI: Bad clothing. I need help. Oh god, he'll be here on time, I know he'll be on time.
RORY: Wear your dark blue dress with your blue shoes. Who are going out with?
LORELAI: Some guy I met at the din.ahh a diner.
RORY: Luke's diner?
LORELAI: Well.
RORY: Luke's diner is closed.
LORELAI: Yes but uh I.
RORY: What did you do to Luke's?
LORELAI: Me nothing. I just snuck in and poured some guy coffee.
RORY: How did you get in?
LORELAI: I have a key.
RORY: Luke gave you a key?
LORELAI: Not exactly.
RORY: Mum!
LORELAI: Back to my clothing dilemma.
RORY: I told you blue dress and blue shoes.
LORELAI: Yes but now I have.
[Lorelai looks at her watch]
LORELAI: Two minutes to change.
RORY: Then go.
LORELAI: Love you.
RORY: Go, and good luck.
LORELAI: Be good.
RORY: Of course, go or you'll be late.
LORELAI: Don't go out at night.
RORY: Goodbye mum.
LORELAI: Wait.
RORY: Yes.
LORELAI: Bye.
RORY: Goodbye mum.
[Doorbell goes]
[Split scene changes to just Lorelai]
LORELAI: Shit.
[Scene changes to Simon waiting. He pushes the doorbell again]
LORELAI: Coming.
[Lorelai opens the door]
LORELAI: Hi, sorry about that.
SIMON: It's fine. Shall we go?
LORELAI: Sure.
[Scene changes to Rory an Jess at the hotel]
JESS: Ready?
RORY: For what?
JESS: Some fun.
RORY: What? Where are we going?
JESS: Out.
RORY: Out where?
JESS: Outside. New York.
RORY: No.
JESS: No?
RORY: We can't go out now.
JESS: Why not? RORY: Luke would kill us.
JESS: He's asleep. Snoring like a baby.
RORY: What if he wakes up?
JESS: He won't. Come on.
RORY: But.
JESS: But what?
RORY: Fine.
JESS: Great, let's go.
[Scene changes to Lorelai at dinner. She looks bored]
SIMON: I mean how can you even think of buying it?
LORELAI: I know, it's bad.
[Lorelai fiddles with her phone]
SIMON: So what do you think?
LORELAI: What?
SIMON: On the.
[Lorelai's phone rings]
LORELAI: Oh, I'm sorry I have to take this.
[Lorelai gets up]
LORELAI: Bad reception. I'll try outside.
SIMON: You should change phones. I know a great company.
LORELAI: Uh sure.
[Lorelai walks outside]
LORELAI: Why do I always choose the boring ones?
[Scene changes to Jess and Rory walking down a busy street]
RORY: So, where are we going?
JESS: Where ever.
RORY: So, no where in particular. JESS: Actually I have an idea.
RORY: Would you care to share your idea?
JESS: Come on, I'll show you.
[Scene changes to Lorelai still outside on the phone]
LORELAI: Come on Michel. Just ring me back in five minutes.
MICHEL: No.
LORELAI: Why not?
MICHEL: I have better things to do with my time.
LORELAI: You work for me. You have nothing to do.
MICHEL: I have to go.
LORELAI: No Michel, wait! Damn.
[Lorelai dials a number]
JACKSON: Hello?
LORELAI: Jackson, can I speak to Sookie?
JACKSON: Sookie's not here.
LORELAI: Oh okay. Umm, could you call me in five minutes.
JACKSON: Why?
LORELAI: Because I'm on the worst date in the world.
JACKSON: Okay.
LORELAI: Thank you.
[Lorelai walks back into the restaurant]
LORELAI: I am so sorry. Something came up at the inn.
SIMON: I hope you don't have to leave.
LORELAI: No they'll call me if it gets any worse.
SIMON: Good 'cos we have so much to talk about.
LORELAI: I'm sure we do.
[Scene changes to Jess and Rory standing outside a park with locked gates] JESS: We're here.
RORY: But the park is closed.
JESS: So?
[Jess climbs over the fence]
JESS: Come on.
RORY: But, what if we get caught?
JESS: I used to do this all the time.
RORY: Fine.
[Rory climbs over the fence]
JESS: See how hard was that?
RORY: I just broke the law.
JESS: Feels great huh.
RORY: I can't believe I broke the law. My mum is going to kill me.
JESS: Don't tell her.
RORY: I tell her everything.
JESS: Change tradition.
[Jess grabs Rory's hand and drags her]
JESS: Come on.
RORY: Where are we going?
JESS: It's a surprise.
RORY: I don't like surprises.
JESS: You love surprises.
RORY: Not this one.
[They come to a fountain]
JESS: Wait here.
[Jess runs off]
RORY: Jess! Where are you? [The fountain comes on]
RORY: Jess! Come back.
JESS: Hang on.
[The fountain lights up]
[Rory laughs]
RORY: Wow.
[Jess runs up to Rory]
JESS: We have to go.
RORY: What? Why?
JESS: I think I tripped an alarm.
RORY: I thought you said you came here all the time.
JESS: I do. Come on.
GUARD: Hey you.
JESS: Run!
[They run to the gate and climb back over]
JESS: That was close.
RORY: Yeah.
POLICEMAN: Not close enough.
[Scene changes to Lorelai and Simon]
SIMON: I just love it there. Got my own place up there.
LORELAI: Oh, wow. Nice.
[Lorelai's phone rings]
LORELAI: Oh, damn. Sorry. Hello?
JACKSON: Lorelai.
LORELAI: Don't tell me it got worse.
JACKSON: What?
LORELAI: I have to come in? JACKSON: Lorelai?
LORELAI: Hang on.
[She covers the mouthpiece]
LORELAI: I'm sorry Simon, I have to go.
SIMON: I'll drive you.
LORELAI: Oh no, you don't have to.
SIMON: I want to.
LORELAI: Oh, but it's a long way.
SIMON: I don't mind.
LORELAI: Okay. Uh Jackson tell Sookie I'll be at the inn in 15 minutes to fix the problem in the kitchen.
JACKSON: There's a problem with the inn's sink?
LORELAI: Yes, well tell her to wait. I'll be right there.
JACKSON: Okay.
LORELAI: Let's go.
[Scene changes to Sookie and Jackson in the car]
JACKSON: Lorelai says there's a problem at the inn.
SOOKIE: What?
JACKOSN: She was acting weird.
SOOKIE: What happened at the inn?
JACKSON: She said something about a problem in the kitchen.
SOOKIE: My kitchen! Step on it.
[Scene changes to Rory and Jess in a police station. A policeman is holding Jess's file]
POLICEMAN: It says here you've done this before.
JESS: Yeah.
[Policeman turns to Rory]
POLICEMAN: Okay, well it is your first offence so consider this a warning. You can go when your guardian gets here.
[Policeman leaves]
RORY: Guardian? Did he just go to call Luke?
JESS: Yeah, he's the one looking after you in New York.
RORY: I thought you said you'd never been caught.
JESS: Well there was these two times.
RORY: You've been caught twice before?
JESS: Caught is such a strong word. Let's say suspected.
RORY: Have you ever been charged?
JESS: Nah, but I think it's three strikes your out.
RORY: They won't charge you will they?
JESS: Who knows. It'll probably only be a fine.
[Scene changes to Jackson and Sookie arriving at the inn]
[Sookie runs into the kitchen]
SOOKIE: It's fine.
[She starts walking around checking things]
SOOKIE: Are you sure she said the kitchen?
JACKSON: Yes she said the kitchen, but she sounded odd. And she said something about a bad date.
SOOKIE: OH, she wants an excuse. She wasn't serious. Thank god. Okay let's go.
[They walk out and run into Lorelai and Simon]
SOOKIE: Lorelai! Oh and Simon. Oh Lorelai the kitchen! My beautiful kitchen!
JACKSON: There's nothing wrong with the kitchen.
SOOKIE: Nothing wrong!!! The color scheme is awful!
[Lorelai whispers to Simon]
LORELAI: She's a bit eccentric.
SOOKIE: It needs to change. LORELAI: Okay. We'll go look at it now. I'll meet you in there.
SOOKIE: Okay.
[Sookie and Jackson walk into the kitchen]
LORELAI: I'm so sorry. She's very serious about her work. She's the best so we put up with her.
SIMON: Well I better go. Can I call you?
LORELAI: Uhhh, sure um. Here's my number.
SIMON: Thanks, bye.
LORELAI: Bye.
[Simon leaves and Lorelai sighs in relief]
[Scene changes to Luke arriving at the police station with Steve]
[Luke and Steve walk up to a desk]
LUKE: Excuse me. I'm looking for my nephew Jess Mariano and his friend Rory Gilmore.
POLICEMAN: Follow me.
[They follow the policeman into a room with cells. Jess is sitting in one]
JESS: Hey uncle Luke.
LUKE: What were you thinking?
JESS: About how nice the inside of a jail cell looks. Much better than the ones on TV.
LUKE: Where's Rory?
POLICEMAN: She's outside ready to go.
LUKE: What about Jess?
POLICEMAN: He's being charged.
LUKE: What for?
POLICEMAN: Breaking into a public place and for vandalism.
JESS: I just turned on a bloody fountain.
STEVE: Jess, keep quiet. I'm his lawyer. Luke get Rory.
LUKE: Fine.
[Scene changes to Lorelai and Sookie in the kitchen eating ice-cream]
SOOKIE: That bad huh.
LORELAI: Awful. All he could do was talk. Ugh, I sat there the entire time thinking I'd rather be sitting in the diner talking with Luke, eating a burger.
SOOKIE: With Luke?
LORELAI: Well, yeah he cooks the burgers.
SOOKIE: So you wanted a burger?
LORELAI: Yeah, we were eating this really weird beef.
SOOKIE: Ever think you wanted to go to the diner for a reason?
LORELAI: Yeah, it's where I eat.
[Scene changes to Rory and Luke outside. Jess and Steve walk out]
LUKE: I thought you were being charged?
STEVE: I got him off.
JESS: I'm back.
STEVE: Let's keep tonight from your mother, okay.
[Jess shrugs]
JESS: Sure.
STEVE: I'll see you tomorrow.
[Steve leaves]
LUKE: What the hell were you thinking? It's your mother's wedding tomorrow.
JESS: Look, I'll be good tomorrow. I'll be the perfect son, okay.
LUKE: Lorelai is going to kill me.
JESS: Sorry Rory.
RORY: It's not your fault.
LUKE: Like hell it isn't. He's the one that broke into the park.
JESS: If your so worried don't tell her.
LUKE: I have to tell her. RORY: You don't have to tell her.
LUKE: Yes I do.
JESS: Come on uncle Luke. You don't wanna have to beg for forgiveness do you?
LUKE: I'd rather tell her and face the consequences than have her find out some other way.
RORY: She won't find out.
JESS: Come on uncle Luke.
LUKE: Fine.
RORY: What?
LUKE: I won't tell her.
[Scene changes to Lorelai laying in bed staring at the ceiling. She sits up and grabs the phone]
SOOKIE: Hello?
LORELAI: What did you mean?
SOOKIE: What? Do you know what time it is?
LORELAI: What did you mean?
SOOKIE: With what?
LORELAI: When you said I wanted to go to the diner for a reason.
SOOKIE: You're calling in the middle of the night for this?
LORELAI: Did you mean that I have feelings for Luke?
SOOKIE: Yes.
LORELAI: Well you're wrong.
SOOKIE: Okay.
LORELAI: Okay. Bye.
SOOKIE: Bye.
[Lorelai hangs up the phone and puts it down. She then picks it back up and redials]
SOOKIE: Lorelai?
LORELAI: Do you think I do? SOOKIE: Do what?
LORELAI: Have feelings for Luke.
SOOKIE: Do you?
LORELAI: Maybe, I don't know.
SOOKIE: Can we talk about this tomorrow?
LORELAI: Sure, bye.
SOOKIE: Bye.
[Lorelai puts down the phone]
LORELAI: I am so not getting any sleep.
[Scene changes to Luke and Jess getting ready for the wedding]
LUKE: Hurry up.
JESS: Hey, don't you want me to look like the perfect little son?
LUKE: You can't be the perfect little son if you don't hurry up.
JESS: That's my plan.
LUKE: Just hurry up.
JESS: Yes sir.
LUKE: Where's your tie?
JESS: I'm not wearing one.
LUKE: You have to wear one.
JESS: No way.
LUKE: Fine. Can you see if Rory's ready?
JESS: Sure.
[Jess walks to Rory's room]
JESS: Room service.
[Rory is wearing a scarlet dress that falls just above the knee with black shoes. Her hair is straight and out]
RORY: Hi.
JESS: You look great!
RORY: Thank you.
JESS: Very sexy.
RORY: You look good in a tux.
JESS: I'm not wearing a tie.
RORY: I didn't say you had to.
JESS: Luke says a tux isn't a tux without a bowtie.
RORY: It'll do.
JESS: Yeah well.
RORY: You look good.
JESS: Thanks. You ready to go?
RORY: Yeah.
JESS: Let the fun begin.
[Scene changes to Lorelai and Sookie drinking coffee in the diner]
SOOKIE: So want to explain the late night phone calls?
LORELAI: It was nothing.
SOOKIE: You called me in the middle of the night for nothing!
LORELAI: All right maybe something, I don't know.
SOOKIE: Cake?
LORELAI: Please.
[Kirk opens the door]
LORELAI: Kirk, the sign says closed.
KIRK: does Luke know you're here?
LORELAI: Yes.
KIRK: Because he told me that.
LORELAI: Kirk, what does the sign say?
KIRK: Closed. Fine. But I'm telling Luke you were here. [Kirk leaves]
LORELAI: I think we're busted.
[Scene changes to Rory, Jess and Luke arriving at the wedding. It's in a park with a lot of pink flowers]
JESS: Well mum chose that decorations that's for sure.
LUKE: You're supposed to be nice.
JESS: It's not like I said it to her face.
LUKE: Well, make sure you don't.
[Jess mocks salute]
JESS: Yes sir.
LUKE: I'm going to say hello to Steve.
JESS: Well let's head for the nearest exit shall we.
[Luke walks off]
JESS: Do I see drinks? Yep I see drinks!
RORY: Do you want to sit down?
JESS: Nah let's offer the band alcohol. Maybe if we can get them drunk they'd play the death march instead of the wedding march.
RORY: Jess!
JESS: Right, good boy. Sure right. Sorry, I forgot.
RORY: Do you want to sit down?
JESS: That's probably a good idea.
[Scene changes to Lorelai at the inn. The phone rings. Lorelai picks it up]
LORELAI: Hello Independence Inn.
SIMON: Hello. Can I please speak to Lorelai Gilmore?
[Lorelai changes her voice]
LORELAI: I'm sorry she's with our cook in the kitchen trying to decide on a color scheme.
SIMON: Could you get her to call me back?
LORELAI: Sure. Bye, bye now.
[Lorelai hangs up]
LORELAI: Dam!
[Scene changes to the wedding]
LIZ: Oh Luke, psst Luke.
[Luke turns around]
LUKE: Liz.
LIZ: Quick.
[She pulls him into the bushes]
LUKE: Ow, what?
LIZ: We have a problem.
LUKE: What?
LIZ: The minister is sick.
LUKE: What are you going to do?
LIZ: Well as long as the minister is present I can get someone else read it!
LUKE: So get someone else to read it.
LIZ: Why do you think I am standing here in the bushes?
LUKE: No. No way.
LIZ: Luke please. Come on. I'm your sister. It'll be easy.
LUKE: No. get someone else to do it.
LIZ: There is no one else.
LUKE: Surely there is someone else.
LIZ: Who?
LUKE: Get one of Steve's relatives.
LIZ: All of them are best men, plus I don't get on with his mother.
LUKE: Then get Steve to ask her.
LIZ: I am not having that witch marry me. Look it's either you or Jess. LUKE: But.
LIZ: Please Luke.
LUKE: Fine.
LIZ: Thank you!
[Scene changes to Rory and Jess sitting down at a table]
JESS: Is that Luke?
RORY: Where?
JESS: Um. Standing where the minister is stands dressed in some weird robe.
RORY: I think so.
JESS: Oh my god.
RORY: Is the minister sick?
JESS: He will be when he sees Luke.
RORY: He's going to do the ceremony.
JESS: This wedding is picking up!
RORY: Can he do that?
JESS: Who cares?
[Scene changes to Lorelai and Sookie in the diner]
LORELAI: Okay, so what if I eat here a lot?
SOOKIE: I didn't say anything.
LORELAI: Even if I do have feelings for Luke it's not like I could do anything.
SOOKIE: Why?
LORELAI: Because it's Luke.
SOOKIE: What's wrong with Luke?
LORELAI: Nothing! Ahh right that's it. I will swear off men.
SOOKIE: Lorelai. Just ask Luke out.
LORELAI: No.
SOOKIE: Yes.
LORELAI: No.
SOOKIE: Yes.
LORELAI: No.
SOOKIE: Yes.
LORELAI: Fine.
SOOKIE: Fine?
LORELAI: Yes.
SOOKIE: Yes?
[Lorelai's cell phone rings]
LORELAI: Hello?
MICHEL: Where are you?
LORELAI: Ahh in traffic? Honk, honk.
MICHEL: You are supposed to be here.
LORELAI: I am?
MICHEL: Yes, you are.
LORELAI: Now?
MICHEL: No, tomorrow. Yes now.
LORELAI: Okay well when the traffic clears I'll be there.
MICHEL: Hurry up.
LORELAI: I don't control the traffic.
MICHEL: You are not in traffic.
LORELAI: I am too! Honk, honk.
SOOKIE: Beep.
MICHEL: You are not even in your car.
LORELAI: I am too!
MICHEL: You drive with music, there is no music playing.
LORELAI: I turned it off to talk to you.
MICHEL: I cannot hear your car.
LORELAI: I pulled over.
MICHEL: I thought you were caught in traffic.
LORELAI: I was on the right so I pulled over.
MICHEL: Well start your car and hurry up. You are late.
LORELAI: Bye Michel.
MICHEL: Just hurry up and get here.
LORELAI: Bye.
MICHEL: Goodbye.
LORELAI: Work awaits.
SOOKIE: Yay!
[Scene changes to Jess, Rory and Luke in Luke's car]
JESS: I can't believe you stuffed up! You pronounced your own sister's name wrong!
LUKE: I know.
JESS: Thank you for the wonderful ceremony you managed to conduct.
LUKE: Leave it.
JESS: Why?
LUKE: Just leave it.
RORY: Give him a break Jess.
JESS: Okay, but I'm so glad mum gave me her camera!
LUKE: You took photos?
JESS: Yep. Don't worry Luke I'll make sure I get copies.
LUKE: Why did you take photos?
JESS: To laugh at you and so I remember this joyous occasion.
[Scene changes to the reception]
JESS: Well Luke, that's our new family.
CAMERA GUY: Say cheese.
LUKE: Did he just take a photo?
JESS: I think so. Geez, I already hate them.
LUKE: What is it with people taking photos at inappropriate moments.
JESS: Well, Luke, mingle! Come on Rory.
RORY: Okay.
[Jess grabs a glass of full glass of wine off a table]
JESS: Let's toast the happy couple.
RORY: Jess!
JESS: What?
RORY: What if Luke or your mum sees you drinking wine?
JESS: Mum's too happy to care and Luke is being attacked by Steve's parents.
RORY: Have you ever met Steve's parents?
JESS: Nope.
[He sculls the wine]
JESS: Well, what shall we do?
RORY: What do you want to do?
JESS: Get out of here.
RORY: Other than that?
JESS: Who knows.
RORY: Do you want to get something to eat?
JESS: I guess. I hope it's normal food. Not like Sookie's.
RORY: Well, let's go see.
JESS: It looks okay.
RORY: Yeah, some of it's normal.
[Jess tastes something that looks like a pastry]
JESS: Yuk! God. That is not normal.
RORY: What is it?
JESS: Don't ask me.
[A girl walks up]
GIRL: Hey, I'd stay clear of the food, it's a bit wacked.
JESS: Hey Tam. What are you doing here?
TAM: Your mum invited me.
RORY: Hi, I'm Rory.
TAM: Tam.
JESS: Oh sorry, Rory this is Tam, Tam, Rory.
TAM: I've known Jess since he was 5.
RORY: Wow, you must know him really well.
TAM: Yeah well.
JESS: Tam used to live next door.
[Luke walks over to them]
LUKE: Jess, have you met Steve's parents?
JESS: Well if I said I had would you believe me?
LUKE: I'll take that as a no.
JESS: So far I have been able to avoid them. I see you were caught by them.
LUKE: Yeah, they're awful.
TAM: They're okay, I've met them before.
LUKE: Come on Jess.
JESS: Do I have to?
LUKE: Yes.
JESS: Fine. Will you be okay Rory?
TAM: I'll look after her.
[Jess and Luke leave]
RORY: So.
TAM: So.
RORY: What do you think of Steve?
TAM: He's alright. He's been living with Liz for awhile now.
RORY: Jess wouldn't agree with that.
TAM: No, I guess not.
RORY: So, did you and Jess go to the same school?
TAM: Well we were at the same school, but whether we went or not was a different story.
RORY: Where did you go?
TAM: Around.
RORY: Is there any normal food here?
TAM: Not that I can see. So I guess your Jess's new girlfriend huh?
RORY: Kind of.
TAM: Either you are or you aren't with Jess.
RORY: We've gone out a couple of times.
TAM: Well at least you made it out of the house. We never did.
RORY: What do you mean?
TAM: You don't know? Oh me and Jess were together before he left.
RORY: Oh, no I didn't know.
TAM: So you're from 'Sleepy Hollow' huh?
RORY: Is that what Jess calls it?
TAM: Yeah.
RORY: Yes, I live in 'Sleepy Hollow'.
TAM: Oh, you must get bored. Jess says the town doesn't have anything.
RORY: I manage. If it gets too boring, Hartford's not that far away.
TAM: Right. So.
RORY: So.
[Scene changes to Lorelai working at the inn]
[The phone rings]
LORELAI: Independence Inn.
EMILY: Lorelai. It's me.
LORELAI: Hi, mum.
EMILY: I need to book a room.
LORELAI: Why?
EMILY: My sister is coming to visit.
LORELAI: Aunty Lucy?
EMILY: I only have one sister.
LORELAI: You haven't spoken to her in 7 years.
EMILY: She sent a letter. She's going to Mexico and wants to see me.
LORELAI: Mexico, huh. Wasn't she in India?
EMILY: Last I heard. Just give her a room.
LORELAI: When?
EMILY: Next week.
LORELAI: All week?
EMILY: Yes.
LORELAI: Okay, sure. So when is she coming?
EMILY: Friday.
LORELAI: Oh well you wouldn't want us to be in your way then.
EMILY: Nice try Lorelai. You will still come for dinner.
[Scene changes to the reception]
[Rory and Tam are standing in silence]
[Jess walks over to them]
JESS: I think they were expecting someone else.
TAM: Don't they all?
RORY: Were they as bad as Luke said?
JESS: I think I was a shock to them.
TAM: You didn't.
JESS: Well they looked so bored.
RORY: What did you do?
JESS: I was my charming self.
TAM: In other words you were rude.
JESS: Hey, it's not my fault they don't like me.
RORY: You are hopeless.
JESS: Thanks.
RORY: That wasn't a compliment.
JESS: Come on Rory. I don't like them and they don't like me. It works better this way.
RORY: What did Luke say?
JESS: He's annoyed. He's trying to smooth things over now.
TAM: I better go find my mum.
JESS: Yeah say hi to her. See ya Tam.
RORY: Bye.
TAM: Nice to meet you, bye.
[Tam walks off]
RORY: I wonder how Luke's doing.
JESS: He was going to try and find some real food.
RORY: I don't think there is any.
JESS: Well I'm not gonna touch any of that funny stuff.
RORY: What are you going to do?
JESS: Eat later. Or we could eat now, come on.
RORY: What do you mean eat now?
JESS: I think I saw a diner down the road.
RORY: We can't leave.
JESS: Sure. No one will miss us for an hour. We'll come back in time to say goodbye.
RORY: What if we get caught.again.
JESS: The police are not going to arrest us for leaving my mother's wedding.
RORY: That's not what I meant.
JESS: So Luke is annoyed at us. Who cares?
RORY: I do.
JESS: Fine. I'll go and then come back with the food.
RORY: What if Luke or your mum realise you've gone?
JESS: Cover for me.
RORY: And say what?
JESS: I don't know that I'm in the bathroom.
RORY: But I'm a terrible liar.
JESS: You're not that bad.
RORY: Oh, yes I am.
JESS: Well then tell them I'm down the road getting real food.
RORY: Alright go.
[Rory disappears into the crowd as Jess walks away. Tam comes over to him]
TAM: You're not thinking of leaving are you?
JESS: I'm pretty sure there's a diner down the street.
TAM: Real food.
JESS: Yep.
TAM: Mind if I come?
JESS: Sure.
[Scene changes to Lorelai coming home. She enters the kitchen and looks in the refrigerator]
LORELAI: Ugh, there's nothing here.
[She looks in the cupboard]
LORELAI: I have no food in this house.
[She grabs the phone]
LORELAI: Joe, hi. Can I have a large pizza?
LORELAI: Of course.
LORELAI: No, Rory's still in New York.
LORELAI: Yes, I still want large.
LORELAI: See you soon.
[Lorelai looks around]
LORELAI: This calls for some shopping.
[She grabs her bag and hen pauses]
LORELAI: After the pizza.
[Scene changes to Rory and Luke]
LUKE: Have you seen Jess?
RORY: Not for awhile.
LUKE: Do you know where he went?
RORY: No.
LUKE: Well if you see him can you tell him that his mother wants to talk to him.
RORY: Sure.
LUKE: He hasn't left has he?
RORY: I don't think so.
LUKE: What do you mean you don't think so?
RORY: Well, I don't exactly know where he is, but I don't think he left.
LUKE: Where did he say he was going?
RORY: The bathroom.
LUKE: How long ago was that?
RORY: Not that long ago.
LUKE: How long?
RORY: About 10 minutes ago.
[Jess comes up behind Luke]
JESS: Are you talking about me?
RORY: Jess, you're back.
[Luke turns around]
LUKE: Where have you been?
JESS: I went to the little boys room.
LUKE: Oh, well your mother wants to talk to you.
JESS: Why?
LUKE: Go see her and find out.
JESS: But.fine.
[He walks past Rory and whispers]
JESS: Foods with Tam. Go outside then turn right. She's behind the second door.
[Jess walks away]
[Scene changes to Rory walking down a hall, out the door and to Tam]
TAM: Took you long enough. Where's Jess?
RORY: Talking to his mum.
TAM: Oh, well dig in.
RORY: Did you go with Jess to get this?
TAM: Yeah, I saw him sneaking out. Good thing to, he couldn't have carried it all by himself.
[Tam holds up two burgers]
TAM: Pickles or no pickles.
RORY: Pickles.
[Tam hands her a burger]
TAM: Good. I wanted the no pickles. So how long is Jess going to be?
RORY: I don't know.
TAM: Kay. So this wedding's a bit of a bore.
RORY: It's not too bad.
TAM: Not really my scene. So how serious are you and Jess?
RORY: That's not really any of your business.
TAM: Okay. Touchy subject.
[Jess enters the room]
JESS: Never thought I'd escape.
RORY: What did she want?
JESS: Me to meet Steve's family.
RORY: What are they like?
JESS: Like Steve.
TAM: Boring.
JESS: Yep.
[Grabs some fries]
JESS: I'm so hungry.
[Rory and Tam stare at each other]
[Scene changes to Lorelai shopping]
[She walks past a pet store and looks in the window at a black Labrador puppy]
LORELAI: Ohh, hello. Awww you look so lonely.
[The puppy licks the glass]
LORELAI: I'm sorry I can't break you out. I kill pets, it's true.
[The puppy wags its tail]
LORELAI: Rory would make me take you back.
[The puppy jumps out]
LORELAI: Rory's not here though.
[Scene changes to the wedding]
[Tam, Rory and Jess are inside sitting at a table. A women heads towards the table]
JESS: Mother alert.
TAM: Shit. Better go before she makes a scene.
JESS: You know how much I love those.
[Tam runs off and guides the women away from the table]
RORY: She seems nice.
JESS: Who?
RORY: Tam.
JESS: Oh yeah, I suppose.
RORY: Is something wrong?
JESS: No, it's just I thought you didn't like her.
RORY: I never said that.
JESS: You acted like it.
RORY: Well I don't.
JESS: Okay then.
RORY: Do you want to dance?
JESS: I.well. I can't dance. I skipped those classes.
RORY: Come on. At least try. Please.
JESS: The things I do for you.
RORY: Thank you.
[They get up and dance. Jess looks uncomfortable]
Whenever i'm alone with you you make me feel
Like i am home again whenever i'm alone with
You you make me feel like i am whole again
Whenever i'm alone with you you make me feel
Like i am young again whenever i'm alone with
You you make me feel like i am fun again
However far away i will always love you however
Long i stay i will always love you whatever
Words i say i will always love you i will always
Love you
Whenever i'm alone with you you make me feel
Like i am free again whenever i'm alone with
You you make me feel like i am clean again
However far away i will always love you however
Long i stay i will always love you whatever
Words i say i will always love you i will always
Love you [Scene changes to Rory in her hotel room]
[She picks up her cell phone and dials]
LORELAI: Hello?
RORY: Hi mum.
LORELAI: Rory! Hello. Having fun?
RORY: Yes, how have you been?
LORELAI: Me, good.
[Muffled sound]
LORELAI: No!
RORY: What?
LORELAI: Nothing. Sorry, so tell me about the wedding.
RORY: It was okay. Luke performed the ceremony.
LORELAI: Did he wear a robe?
RORY: Yes, he wore a robe.
[Lorelai laughs, muffled sounds]
LORELAI: Crap!
RORY: What?
LORELAI: Nothing.
RORY: What happened?
[Background bark]
RORY: Was that a dog?
LORELAI: No.
RORY: I heard a dog.
LORELAI: Oh it's outside.
[Background crashing]
RORY: What did it knock over outside?
LORELAI: The bin.
RORY: Did you get a dog?
LORELAI: No! Well maybe. But he's really cute and sweet and hungry.
RORY: You got a dog!
LORELAI: I was lonely.
RORY: You can't keep him.
LORELAI: You haven't seen him.
RORY: So? You can't keep him.
LORELAI: Yes I can. Don't make me give him back.
RORY: Why not?
LORELAI: He's cute.
RORY: We kill our pets. You don't want to kill the cute dog do you?
LORELAI: Actually I've kept him alive for three hours!
RORY: How much longer will you be able to keep him alive?
LORELAI: I won't kill him.
RORY: What will happen to him while you're at work?
LORELAI: He will be outside. Heaps of people leave their dogs!
RORY: Heaps of people remember to leave food out for their dogs, you won't.
LORELAI: I will.
RORY: You said that about every other pet we've had and none of them have survived. You always forget.
LORELAI: Brrr.Brrr.we're breaking up.Brrr.Brr.
RORY: Nice try.
LORELAI: Just met him first.
RORY: Fine, I'll meet him, but then he goes back.
LORELAI: We'll see.
RORY: We are not keeping the poor dog. He deserves to live.
LORELAI: So, wedding spill.
RORY: The wedding was fine.
LORELAI: Just fine?
RORY: Just fine.
LORELAI: Okay.
RORY: I met Jess's ex-girlfriend
LORELAI: Wow. How was she?
RORY: Nice.
LORELAI: Really!
RORY: No.
LORELAI: Ha, I knew it.
RORY: Knew what?
LORELAI: That she wasn't nice. Ex-girlfriends never are.
RORY: Oh, no they're not. Did you name the dog?
LORELAI: Not yet. Ahh, how's Luke?
RORY: He's fine. A bit embarrassed but fine.
LORELAI: You have pictures right?
RORY: Jess took pictures.
LORELAI: I must have one!
RORY: You'll have to ask Jess.
LORELAI: Can't you get one for me?
RORY: You're the one who wants the photos. You ask.
LORELAI: Meanie.
RORY: How are you surviving without the diner?
LORELAI: Sookie.
RORY: I have to go.
LORELAI: Do you have to?
RORY: Yeah, sorry.
LORELAI: Okay, see you tomorrow.
RORY: Yep, bye.
LORELAI: Bye.
[Scene changes to Luke, Jess and Rory pulling up outside the Gilmore house. Lorelai is jumping up and down]
LORELAI: Your back, your back!
[Rory jumps out of the car and runs to Lorelai]
RORY: I missed you!
[They hug and scream. Luke gets out and hands Rory her bags]
LORELAI: Hey Luke.
[Lorelai hugs him and slips the keys back into his pocket]
LUKE: What was that for?
LORELAI: Bringing Rory back.
RORY: Where's the dog?
LORELAI: Inside.
[Lorelai grabs Rory's bags]
LORELAI: We may have to hide these. He loves chewing things.
LUKE: We had better go.
LORELAI: Okay. The diner will be open tomorrow?
LUKE: Yeah.
LORELAI: I'll see you tomorrow.
LUKE: Okay.
[Lorelai and Rory enter the house. The puppy comes running up. There is a puddle on the floor]
RORY: Awww.he's so cute!
[She bends down and starts patting him. Lorelai quickly covers up the puddle. Rory doesn't seem to notice]
LORELAI: Can we keep him?
RORY: Of course we're keeping him.
LORELAI: Any idea for a name?
RORY: I don't know. You?
LORELAI: Nope.
[Lorelai looks at him]
LORELAI: I guess for now he's 'it'.
RORY: He really needs a proper name.
LORELAI: We'll find one.
RORY: Yep.
[Scene changes to Lorelai and Rory walking up to the diner the next morning]
LORELAI: I can hear the coffee calling me.
RORY: Well then we'd better go in.
LORELAI: Coffee, I'm coming!
[They walk inside. Luke sees them and pours them coffee]
LUKE: There you go.
LORELAI: Ahh.
[Lorelai takes a sip]
LORELAI: You must never leave again.
LUKE: Okay.
[Rory sees Jess and goes over to say hi. Sookie enters the diner]
LORELAI: Hey Sookie.
SOOKIE: Have you seen my silver bracelet? I've lost it. Jackson's going to kill me.
LUKE: This silver bracelet?
[He holds up the bracelet]
SOOKIE: You found it! Oh, you found it.
LUKE: Why was your bracelet in the diner?
SOOKIE: Well I was with Kirk and he was delivering mail and I offered to drop it off.
LORELAI: Sookie stop!
SOOKIE: Sorry. I'm not very good at lying.
LORELAI: Luke I stole your keys.
LUKE: I know.
LORELAI: You do?
LUKE: Wouldn't you notice if you 'lost' your keys?
LORELAI: Sorry. I left the place clean!
LUKE: You left your jumper behind.
LORELAI: I did?
[Luke holds up a jumper. Lorelai grabs it. Luke goes off to pour people coffee]
SOOKIE: So?
LORELAI: So what?
SOOKIE: You and Luke.
LORELAI: What about it?
SOOKIE: Are you going to ask him out?
LORELAI: I don't know.
SOOKIE: Well I'd decide soon.
[Phone rings. Luke comes over to answer it]
LUKE: Luke's diner, Luke speaking.
SIMON: Uh, is Lorelai there? Is this the diner on the corner? I thought this number was Lorelai's home number.
LUKE: Yes this is he diner on the corner, no it's not Lorelai's home number, but she's here.
[Lorelai looks up and starts shaking her head]
LORELAI: No I'm not here.
SIMON: Simon.
LUKE: I'm sorry, she's just left.
SIMON: Do you know her home number?
LUKE: Her home number?
SIMON: Yes. I've called the Inn but the grumpy French dude wouldn't tell me where she was.
[Lorelai is now shaking her head wildly]
LUKE: I'm sorry but I don't have her number.
SIMON: Oh, okay. Thanks anyway.
LUKE: I'll tell her you called.
SIMON: Thanks. Bye.
LUKE: Bye.
[Hangs up phone]
LORELAI: Thank god.
SOOKIE: Simon?
LORELAI: Ar, I didn't think he'd call.
LUKE: Who is he? And why is he calling this number?
LORELAI: Bad date. I didn't want to give him my number so I gave him this when he asked.
LUKE: Well he wants to talk to you.
LORELAI: Can't he take a hint?
LUKE: Apparently not.
LORELAI: Well thanks for lying.
[Rory comes over]
RORY: Did you remember to leave food for the dog?
LUKE: You got a dog?
LORELAI: Yep. Of course I did.
[Rory goes back to Jess]
LORELAI: I'll be right back.
THE END!!!
A/N 2 ~ We would like your help in naming the dog. Please review and give us any suggestions!!!
A/N 3 ~ We apologise in advance because it may take us a while to post the next chapter. We have our exams in four weeks. We will be studying for them and won't have very much time for this story. We're sorry. Our goal is to get chapter 5 out before the end of June. So please don't send us hate mail, send us praise and we will be inspired to write faster.
*** SPOILER FOR CHAPTER 5 ***
When Lorelai's crazy aunt comes to town trouble arises in the Gilmore family. Will Lorelai decide to ask Luke out? And Rory must decide between Paris and Katherine to be their vice president.