Tears – Part 18  [Newlyweds]

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Rory giggled softly into his shoulder. Trying to regain her composure, she failed miserably and continued to laugh. Lifting her head up to meet his face, she stifled her soft giggles and kissed him carefully. The kiss was slow, pure torture for the young man. Feeling him respond, she pulled away quickly, giving him a mischievous grin. Rory's grin disappeared once she noticed him with his own smirk. Surprised, she watched as he leaned in closer to her (as if that were possible), his soft lips catching her own.

"Stop it," he murmured, his lips grazed her soft skin.

"Stop what?"

"Torturing me," he groaned, kissing her again.

Rory smiled, her hands finding his. "You know," she bit her lip "I haven't had coffee in over ten hours."

"Should I call Guinness now?"

"Not yet. Last year, I went fourteen hours without coffee. Mom's different though; she can't even go three hours… think about it… three. She even mumbles coffee in her sleep." she took a deep breath " – and you should hear her when someone tells her she's had too much, she freaks, her eyes are just – right… I'm babbling…"

"Why are you babbling so much Mare?" he asked, amused.

Rory shrugged nervously "Maybe I miss her?"

"Miss who?"

"My mom."

"You know… you're a terrible liar."

Sighing a defeated sigh, she bit her lip "I know. I just…"

"You just?"

"I just…"

"You just."

"Stop that," she said, "You're quite annoying, you know that right?"

"Ah," he grinned "I'm only annoying when I want to be. Now stop changing the subject and tell me, you just?"

"I don't trust myself around you," she revealed, her cheeks turned crimson.

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Earlier…

"The nerve of that man! Why would he leave me…"

Lorelai rolled her eyes, listening to Evelyn's constant whining and cries for her husband.

"I love him so much… can't he see that?"

Poor lady. Loving a man like Arthur DuGray. Has she gone bonkers? Lorelai kept her mouth shut, not wanting to say anything to offend the elderly lady. She sighed, her eyes glancing at Luke, who concentrated on the road.

"You know Lukey," Lorelai started "Thank you for picking us up."

Luke growled, "What were you doing at Stafford Springs anyway?"

Lorelai shrugged, giving him an innocent look "Coffee convention."

"Coffee convention?" Luke rolled his eyes.

"Yes, Evelyn and I here are members of CCA."

"CCA?"

"Connecticut Coffee Addicts, and there was this meeting for the members at Stafford Springs. Evelyn got all fancy on me and rented a limo, but the limo drove off when Evelyn freaked about the limo not having enough coffee and he left us there," she blurted. Okay, so maybe I'm not a good actress.

"Right," he grunted, shifting his eyes to Evelyn, who sat in her seat, a small smile on her face.

The car ride was silent from then on, except for Lorelai's occasional humming. Lorelai thought about Rory, hoping the couple arrived at Chris' safely.

"So, how long have you been married?"

Lorelai's face paled after hearing Evelyn's question. Luke's eyes widened for a moment, but chose to ignore the shocking question.

"Three and a half years," Lorelai grinned.

Luke looked over to her, shocked and surprised.

"Really?" Evelyn's face broke into a smile "Newlyweds then?"

Lorelai nodded enthusiastically. "What about you and munch- ah Arthur?"

"Twenty four years," she replied, rather proudly.

Lorelai nodded.

More silence.

Lorelai blinked a few times, forcing herself to stay awake.

"It can't be…" she heard Evelyn's whisper.

Lorelai turned toward the woman "What is it?"

Evelyn pointed her perfectly manicured nail toward the car in front of them. "That's Tristan's car, that's his car!"

Lorelai forced a laugh "Are you sure? I've seen Tristan's car and that's not it."

"Of course that's his car," she said stubbornly.

"No it's not, Tristan's car has a dent – "

"No, I'm sure, it's my baby's car! That's his license plate," Evelyn cried.

Luke remained silent, he simply looked on as the two female's fought.

Lorelai chewed on her bottom lip nervously. She opened her mouth to speak, but Evelyn beat her to it.

"Young man, follow that car!"

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Okay, I hope you guys didn't get confused. The Lorelai/Evelyn/Luke scene took place AFTER Arthur left the two ladies at Stafford Springs and BEFORE Rory and Tristan arrived at Chris's.

Hmm, so what did you all think?

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I await your responses. Cheers!

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