Chapter 17- Every Season, Has its Reason.
"Hey Gilmore," A particularly perky looking Paris greeted her.
As it turned out, Paris got assigned to a room just a few doors down the hall. And as a result the two saw each other frequently.
"Hey Paris," Rory replied. "How are you?"
"I'm doing fine, I guess."
"Is school going all right?" Rory asked.
"Yeah, it is." Paris smiled. "I still say I know more than my literature professor though."
"You can't help it if you are smarter than the average reader, now can you?"
"I suppose not. I just wish the class didn't hinder me so much. I came to be challenged, and that's what I want, dang it!"
"Whoa! Watch the language there missy." Rory laughed. "Just wait; you'll be challenged soon enough."
"I hope you're right."
"Well, I better get going. I have to go to the library to research some stuff." Rory said.
"I should get going as well, got a class in a few minutes." Paris agreed. "See you later."
"Bye, Paris." Rory turned and walked out the double doors. It was getting on into October, and it had started to get colder out. She was glad she had worn her hoodie as she walked across the campus with her shoulder bag tight to her side. The leaves were a plethora of colors. Red, green, orange, yellow and brown ones all covered the ground and trees. Off in the distance a church bell chimed. She noticed some students playing football over on one on the grassy fields, and sighed, breathing in the crisp, autumn air. This felt good; it finally felt like she was at college. It felt like she was somewhere that she belonged. She smiled a little and went off to the library.
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"Lorelai honey," Miss Patty waved down the very busy woman.
"Yes, Patty?" Lorelai stopped and looked at her.
"Well, as you know, in early May we'll be putting our annual town play."
"Yes, I am aware of that tradition." She replied.
"You know, I am so happy for you and Luke. Now I can stop looking for a man for you. Luke seems to be perfect for you and---"
"What do you need Patty?" Lorelai seemed slightly annoyed.
"Don't be silly, I just---"
"Patty!" Lorelai demanded.
"Okay. I thought since you have some say in what Luke does now--- that maybe you could convince him to make the sets for us this year. We've asked before but he's never been too cooperative. We have all the plans, it would be easy. All we need is the big, strong, handyman to make them."
"Didn't Kirk do it last year?"
"Yes, and bless his heart for helping out, but do you remember last years sets?"
"I thought they were fine." Lorelai replied.
"A giant wooden cow nearly killed Taylor!" Patty exclaimed.
"There is something wrong with that situation?"
"Lorelai!"
"Fine, I'll see what I can go. I'm really busy though, so I've got to get back to this."
"Thanks Lorelai, you're a dear."
"See you later, Patty." She smiled.
Lorelai went back to ordering around the movers. The Dragonfly was really coming together. They were moving in some furniture now, and then it needed some finishing touches before it could open. The whole place had been plastered, painted and papered until everyone's arms ached too much to do anymore work. They had done it though.
Sookie emerged from the newly completed kitchen.
"How's it looking in there? Everything meet Sookie standards?"
"It looks great." Sookie replied sincerely.
"Good. And how are you, Sookie?"
"I'm fine. I feel like I'm ruining all our plans though."
"Why?" Lorelai asked.
"I'm having a baby, which will take up a lot of my time. Time I should be using to help you run the inn. I know there's nothing I can do, but I feel like I'm leaving you high and dry."
"Sookie!" Lorelai exclaimed. "Sure, you'll have a baby to look after in December, but we can get another chef to cook and we'll only demand that you come in when we have important guests."
"Ooh, you mean like the president, or maybe Madonna?"
"I'm not sure Madonna's gonna be able to make it, sweetie."
"That's too bad; I was looking forward to her. And to think, I was going to buy her CD." Sookie smiled.
"Everything happens for a reason. We'll have great fun when you can come back. I promise."
"I'm so excited. We've waited such a long time for this."
"You we won't have to wait much longer!"
"I know!" They jumped up and down squealing a little. This got the attention of the movers for a second.
"What? Don't you have work to do?" Lorelai asked them. They all returned to what they were doing. "Go home, spend some time with Jackson before that little bundle comes and changes everything."
"All right, will you be okay here?" Sookie asked.
"I'll be fine, plus Michel is here. He can take care of some stuff too."
Just then Michel approached them.
"I hate to break up the party here, but you need to sign this, Lorelai." He said with his fancy French accent. She took the invoice and pen from him. She signed it and handed it back to him.
"There you go, Michel."
"Thank you." He replied leaving.
"Bye Lorelai." Sookie said, as she waved and left.
Lorelai sighed and looked around the room she was standing in, the lobby. The very place she was standing on would be the hub of inn, filled with guests, coming and going. 'I can't believe that Sookie and I will be owners of our own inn. Everything's changing. It's gonna be such an incredible experience.'
*
This year I will reach the pinnacle
This year I'll get to the top
People will ask
Where does she get that energy?
This year I'm never gonna stop
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He bell above the door rang as Lorelai entered the diner.
"Hey Lorelai, what's up?" Luke asked.
"Just came to get some lunch."
"Well, you came to the right place."
"I did. You do still serve food and coffee here, right?"
"Nope, we only sell subscriptions to magazines here." He replied.
"Oh. Then could I get one for Cosmo?"
"On second thought, we do sell food."
"Good. Then In that case, I'll take wimpy with frog sticks, and a cup of java." She smiled.
"All right, one hamburger with fries and a cup of coffee on the side, coming right up."
Jess came down the stairs, book in hand.
"You really have to stop encouraging him to talk like that." He told Lorelai.
"Oh yeah, and why should I do that?"
"Because it's driving me bonkers, plus I am dating your daughter."
"I'll admit, if nothing else, that you have good taste."
"I try." He replied.
"What are you doing here?" Luke said returning with Lorelai's order.
"Oh, it's lunch."
"I know its lunch. Why aren't you at school?"
"Open campus lunch. I came home to get some grub."
"And I suppose you expect me to make it?"
"Please sir, may I have some more?" Jess held up and empty plate. Lorelai stifled a giggle. Luke rolled his eyes.
"What do you want?"
"Whatever she's having," he replied pointing to Lorelai.
"Fine, I'll be right back."
"I like you more and more everyday." Lorelai whispered.
"Yeah, well you know. A guy's gotta make a good impression on his girlfriends' mother."
"First impression? Try 397th impression. But later is still better than never."
"Luke? Can I get that burger sometime soon? I think I might graduate before it gets here." Luke shouted. Luke rounded the corner and slammed down his plate and cup.
"Here. Eat, and go back to school." He told Jess. Jess made a face and started eating. "So Lorelai, how is The Dragonfly coming along."
"Good, almost ready to be open for business, which reminds me. I ran into Patty today and she wanted me to ask you something."
"Shoot."
"Will you make the sets for this years town play?"
"Lorelai, she asked me that last year and I said no, I said no the year before that, and three years in row before that. Why would I say yes this year?"
"Because I'm asking" Lorelai replied.
"You know I don't like town functions."
"Please?" She asked.
"No."
"Please?"
"No." He replied.
She followed him around the diner as he delivered plates to tables, filled coffee cups and took cash from people.
"Please?" She insisted for the 15th time.
"Will it make you happy?" He asked.
"Well, it'll get Patty off my case, which will make me less busy, which will in effect make me happy. So, yes it will."
"Fine, I'll do it."
"Good."
Jess wiped his hands on his napkin. "As much as I love listening to you too, I have to get back to school. So, I'll just be going now."
"Bye, Jess." Luke replied.
"Bye, Jess." Lorelai repeated. "I like that kid."
"Since when?" He asked.
"Since he started making fun of you."
"He's always done that."
"I know, I just hadn't heard enough of it. I think Rory and I are rubbing off on him." "Well, part of that is good."
"Which part?"
"The Rory part" He replied.
"It figures. You have to admit, he has changed quite a bit since she brought him back."
"Well, yeah. He's actually passing classes and doing work without too much complaint."
"And nobody in town has complained about him being a vandal or a thief, either." She added.
"It's amazing." He replied.
"Well, I better be getting back. Thanks for the lunch, Luke."
"No problem. See you later, Lorelai."
"Bye." She replied and walked out of the diner and back to The Dragonfly.
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"Sookie?" Jackson asked entering the house.
She emerged from the kitchen with some tasty concoction.
"Hey, welcome home. How was your day?" She greeted and kissed him.
"It was fine. How are you?"
"Why does everyone ask that? I'm doing fine." She smiled.
"I'm just extra worried because there are two special people in my life now."
"Speaking of that, what are we gonna name it?" She asked.
They sat down to eat. He took a bit of his.
"This is delicious. But, I'm not sure. We don't know whether it'll be a boy or a girl."
"It's going to be a surprise."
"I know." He replied.
"Well, maybe I can find that baby name book that Lorelai gave me."
"After dinner?" He asked.
"After dinner" She replied smiling.
"What is Lorelai up to lately, anyway?" He asked.
*
What's your name?
(What's your name?)
Is it Mary or sue
What's your name?
What's your name shoobiduapata
*
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Rory drove down the road from Yale towards home. She arrived in front of Luke's. She pulled out her cell phone and called Lane.
"Kim residence," Mrs. Kim answered the phone.
"Mrs. Kim, its Rory. Can I speak to Lane?"
"Yes."
"Mama, is that for me?" Lane came around the corner with Dave behind her. They had just finished dinner. Her mother nodded and handed it to her. "Hello?"
"Lane, you know what just occurred to me?"
"Hey Rory, what just occurred to you?"
"That we never went out on that double date. I'm on my way home now, since its Friday night I thought maybe we could all go out."
"Sure, Dave is actually right here."
"Good, then we can meet at Luke's in 20 minutes?"
"Sure, I'd love to sleep over at your house, Rory."
"Would you like to sleep over, Lane?" Rory laughed.
"I'll have to. There's no way will she let me stay out late without an excuse." She whispered.
"All right, see you in a while. This'll be fine. We can catch up after the boys leave."
"Yeah, see you in a while." Lane smiled and hung up the phone.
"What was that?" Dave asked.
"I'm sleeping over at Rory's." She replied aloud. "We'll talk outside in a few minutes. Wait around the corner." She whispered.
He nodded and smiled. "Goodnight, Mrs. Kim."
She came around the corner. "Goodnight, David." He left.
"Mama, I'm sleeping over at Rory's tonight. Okay?"
"You'll be back in morning?"
"Yes, Mama."
"Have fun."
"I will." She smiled.
*
Let's go out tonight
I have to go out tonight
You wanna play?
Let's run away
We won't be back
Before it's Christmas Day
Take me out tonight
*
A/N: Lyrics credits are "This Year" by A-Teens, "What's Your Name" by New Edition and "Out Tonight" from the Rent soundtrack. I'm kind of disappointed with this chapter. It's probably because I wrote it during the day, and not at night. I'm sorry. I promise I'll write all the other chapters when I am dead tired and insane from lack of sleep. :)
"Hey Gilmore," A particularly perky looking Paris greeted her.
As it turned out, Paris got assigned to a room just a few doors down the hall. And as a result the two saw each other frequently.
"Hey Paris," Rory replied. "How are you?"
"I'm doing fine, I guess."
"Is school going all right?" Rory asked.
"Yeah, it is." Paris smiled. "I still say I know more than my literature professor though."
"You can't help it if you are smarter than the average reader, now can you?"
"I suppose not. I just wish the class didn't hinder me so much. I came to be challenged, and that's what I want, dang it!"
"Whoa! Watch the language there missy." Rory laughed. "Just wait; you'll be challenged soon enough."
"I hope you're right."
"Well, I better get going. I have to go to the library to research some stuff." Rory said.
"I should get going as well, got a class in a few minutes." Paris agreed. "See you later."
"Bye, Paris." Rory turned and walked out the double doors. It was getting on into October, and it had started to get colder out. She was glad she had worn her hoodie as she walked across the campus with her shoulder bag tight to her side. The leaves were a plethora of colors. Red, green, orange, yellow and brown ones all covered the ground and trees. Off in the distance a church bell chimed. She noticed some students playing football over on one on the grassy fields, and sighed, breathing in the crisp, autumn air. This felt good; it finally felt like she was at college. It felt like she was somewhere that she belonged. She smiled a little and went off to the library.
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"Lorelai honey," Miss Patty waved down the very busy woman.
"Yes, Patty?" Lorelai stopped and looked at her.
"Well, as you know, in early May we'll be putting our annual town play."
"Yes, I am aware of that tradition." She replied.
"You know, I am so happy for you and Luke. Now I can stop looking for a man for you. Luke seems to be perfect for you and---"
"What do you need Patty?" Lorelai seemed slightly annoyed.
"Don't be silly, I just---"
"Patty!" Lorelai demanded.
"Okay. I thought since you have some say in what Luke does now--- that maybe you could convince him to make the sets for us this year. We've asked before but he's never been too cooperative. We have all the plans, it would be easy. All we need is the big, strong, handyman to make them."
"Didn't Kirk do it last year?"
"Yes, and bless his heart for helping out, but do you remember last years sets?"
"I thought they were fine." Lorelai replied.
"A giant wooden cow nearly killed Taylor!" Patty exclaimed.
"There is something wrong with that situation?"
"Lorelai!"
"Fine, I'll see what I can go. I'm really busy though, so I've got to get back to this."
"Thanks Lorelai, you're a dear."
"See you later, Patty." She smiled.
Lorelai went back to ordering around the movers. The Dragonfly was really coming together. They were moving in some furniture now, and then it needed some finishing touches before it could open. The whole place had been plastered, painted and papered until everyone's arms ached too much to do anymore work. They had done it though.
Sookie emerged from the newly completed kitchen.
"How's it looking in there? Everything meet Sookie standards?"
"It looks great." Sookie replied sincerely.
"Good. And how are you, Sookie?"
"I'm fine. I feel like I'm ruining all our plans though."
"Why?" Lorelai asked.
"I'm having a baby, which will take up a lot of my time. Time I should be using to help you run the inn. I know there's nothing I can do, but I feel like I'm leaving you high and dry."
"Sookie!" Lorelai exclaimed. "Sure, you'll have a baby to look after in December, but we can get another chef to cook and we'll only demand that you come in when we have important guests."
"Ooh, you mean like the president, or maybe Madonna?"
"I'm not sure Madonna's gonna be able to make it, sweetie."
"That's too bad; I was looking forward to her. And to think, I was going to buy her CD." Sookie smiled.
"Everything happens for a reason. We'll have great fun when you can come back. I promise."
"I'm so excited. We've waited such a long time for this."
"You we won't have to wait much longer!"
"I know!" They jumped up and down squealing a little. This got the attention of the movers for a second.
"What? Don't you have work to do?" Lorelai asked them. They all returned to what they were doing. "Go home, spend some time with Jackson before that little bundle comes and changes everything."
"All right, will you be okay here?" Sookie asked.
"I'll be fine, plus Michel is here. He can take care of some stuff too."
Just then Michel approached them.
"I hate to break up the party here, but you need to sign this, Lorelai." He said with his fancy French accent. She took the invoice and pen from him. She signed it and handed it back to him.
"There you go, Michel."
"Thank you." He replied leaving.
"Bye Lorelai." Sookie said, as she waved and left.
Lorelai sighed and looked around the room she was standing in, the lobby. The very place she was standing on would be the hub of inn, filled with guests, coming and going. 'I can't believe that Sookie and I will be owners of our own inn. Everything's changing. It's gonna be such an incredible experience.'
*
This year I will reach the pinnacle
This year I'll get to the top
People will ask
Where does she get that energy?
This year I'm never gonna stop
*
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He bell above the door rang as Lorelai entered the diner.
"Hey Lorelai, what's up?" Luke asked.
"Just came to get some lunch."
"Well, you came to the right place."
"I did. You do still serve food and coffee here, right?"
"Nope, we only sell subscriptions to magazines here." He replied.
"Oh. Then could I get one for Cosmo?"
"On second thought, we do sell food."
"Good. Then In that case, I'll take wimpy with frog sticks, and a cup of java." She smiled.
"All right, one hamburger with fries and a cup of coffee on the side, coming right up."
Jess came down the stairs, book in hand.
"You really have to stop encouraging him to talk like that." He told Lorelai.
"Oh yeah, and why should I do that?"
"Because it's driving me bonkers, plus I am dating your daughter."
"I'll admit, if nothing else, that you have good taste."
"I try." He replied.
"What are you doing here?" Luke said returning with Lorelai's order.
"Oh, it's lunch."
"I know its lunch. Why aren't you at school?"
"Open campus lunch. I came home to get some grub."
"And I suppose you expect me to make it?"
"Please sir, may I have some more?" Jess held up and empty plate. Lorelai stifled a giggle. Luke rolled his eyes.
"What do you want?"
"Whatever she's having," he replied pointing to Lorelai.
"Fine, I'll be right back."
"I like you more and more everyday." Lorelai whispered.
"Yeah, well you know. A guy's gotta make a good impression on his girlfriends' mother."
"First impression? Try 397th impression. But later is still better than never."
"Luke? Can I get that burger sometime soon? I think I might graduate before it gets here." Luke shouted. Luke rounded the corner and slammed down his plate and cup.
"Here. Eat, and go back to school." He told Jess. Jess made a face and started eating. "So Lorelai, how is The Dragonfly coming along."
"Good, almost ready to be open for business, which reminds me. I ran into Patty today and she wanted me to ask you something."
"Shoot."
"Will you make the sets for this years town play?"
"Lorelai, she asked me that last year and I said no, I said no the year before that, and three years in row before that. Why would I say yes this year?"
"Because I'm asking" Lorelai replied.
"You know I don't like town functions."
"Please?" She asked.
"No."
"Please?"
"No." He replied.
She followed him around the diner as he delivered plates to tables, filled coffee cups and took cash from people.
"Please?" She insisted for the 15th time.
"Will it make you happy?" He asked.
"Well, it'll get Patty off my case, which will make me less busy, which will in effect make me happy. So, yes it will."
"Fine, I'll do it."
"Good."
Jess wiped his hands on his napkin. "As much as I love listening to you too, I have to get back to school. So, I'll just be going now."
"Bye, Jess." Luke replied.
"Bye, Jess." Lorelai repeated. "I like that kid."
"Since when?" He asked.
"Since he started making fun of you."
"He's always done that."
"I know, I just hadn't heard enough of it. I think Rory and I are rubbing off on him." "Well, part of that is good."
"Which part?"
"The Rory part" He replied.
"It figures. You have to admit, he has changed quite a bit since she brought him back."
"Well, yeah. He's actually passing classes and doing work without too much complaint."
"And nobody in town has complained about him being a vandal or a thief, either." She added.
"It's amazing." He replied.
"Well, I better be getting back. Thanks for the lunch, Luke."
"No problem. See you later, Lorelai."
"Bye." She replied and walked out of the diner and back to The Dragonfly.
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"Sookie?" Jackson asked entering the house.
She emerged from the kitchen with some tasty concoction.
"Hey, welcome home. How was your day?" She greeted and kissed him.
"It was fine. How are you?"
"Why does everyone ask that? I'm doing fine." She smiled.
"I'm just extra worried because there are two special people in my life now."
"Speaking of that, what are we gonna name it?" She asked.
They sat down to eat. He took a bit of his.
"This is delicious. But, I'm not sure. We don't know whether it'll be a boy or a girl."
"It's going to be a surprise."
"I know." He replied.
"Well, maybe I can find that baby name book that Lorelai gave me."
"After dinner?" He asked.
"After dinner" She replied smiling.
"What is Lorelai up to lately, anyway?" He asked.
*
What's your name?
(What's your name?)
Is it Mary or sue
What's your name?
What's your name shoobiduapata
*
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Rory drove down the road from Yale towards home. She arrived in front of Luke's. She pulled out her cell phone and called Lane.
"Kim residence," Mrs. Kim answered the phone.
"Mrs. Kim, its Rory. Can I speak to Lane?"
"Yes."
"Mama, is that for me?" Lane came around the corner with Dave behind her. They had just finished dinner. Her mother nodded and handed it to her. "Hello?"
"Lane, you know what just occurred to me?"
"Hey Rory, what just occurred to you?"
"That we never went out on that double date. I'm on my way home now, since its Friday night I thought maybe we could all go out."
"Sure, Dave is actually right here."
"Good, then we can meet at Luke's in 20 minutes?"
"Sure, I'd love to sleep over at your house, Rory."
"Would you like to sleep over, Lane?" Rory laughed.
"I'll have to. There's no way will she let me stay out late without an excuse." She whispered.
"All right, see you in a while. This'll be fine. We can catch up after the boys leave."
"Yeah, see you in a while." Lane smiled and hung up the phone.
"What was that?" Dave asked.
"I'm sleeping over at Rory's." She replied aloud. "We'll talk outside in a few minutes. Wait around the corner." She whispered.
He nodded and smiled. "Goodnight, Mrs. Kim."
She came around the corner. "Goodnight, David." He left.
"Mama, I'm sleeping over at Rory's tonight. Okay?"
"You'll be back in morning?"
"Yes, Mama."
"Have fun."
"I will." She smiled.
*
Let's go out tonight
I have to go out tonight
You wanna play?
Let's run away
We won't be back
Before it's Christmas Day
Take me out tonight
*
A/N: Lyrics credits are "This Year" by A-Teens, "What's Your Name" by New Edition and "Out Tonight" from the Rent soundtrack. I'm kind of disappointed with this chapter. It's probably because I wrote it during the day, and not at night. I'm sorry. I promise I'll write all the other chapters when I am dead tired and insane from lack of sleep. :)
