A Whole New Life Back In An Old Place
By Emily Carol
Chapter 16
And There's Nothing He Could Do About It
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Disclaimer: I'm 13 years old (almost 14) and you seem to think I own Gilmore Girls. What are you on?
Summary: For a reason unknown to anyone but herself Rory Gilmore fled her life with no trace when she was 20. It's 12 years later and she's back in Stars Hollow with a whole new look and personality to see how life went without her, positive she won't be recognized as Leah Haden. Until she realizes, maybe she never wanted to unrecognizable in the first place.
Rating- PG - slight violence
Genre- General/Mystery(ish)
A/N- Thanks Reviewers!
Well I realized AFTER uploading a new chapter that it had been REALLY short. So here's another chapter to satisfy all of you.
coffeechick87 - You're really on top of things aren't you? 'Cause I JUST put up that chapter and you've already reviewed! Poor you with the 21 hours, at least it's finally over!
My friend Allie pointed out to me that I messed up Matthew's last name by changing it partway through the story. I'm too lazy to fix it but just note that Matthew's last name is Banks, in case any of you were interested.
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The next two weeks went by uneventfully.
Finally the day of Matthew's trial arrived. Lorelai, Luke, Jennifer, Rory, and Jess got on the bus to Hartford where the trial was to take place.
Rory had been feeling uncomfortable around Jess ever since he'd told her he loved her.
She couldn't bring herself to say it back to him. She knew she loved him but still couldn't bring herself to say it.
Loving Jess Mariano wasn't the easiest thing.
She'd been hurt by him once and just when she thought things were getting better he left without telling her.
And admitting to herself and to Jess that she loved him would open her up for being hurt again.
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Rory sat through the trial in anticipation. She wanted to see Matthew get what he deserved. When she was called up to the front she told everyone what had happened.
Jess testified the same, almost the exact same words as Rory.
And then it was Matthew's turn.
"I don't know what any of them are talking about," Matthew said. "I am a fine, upstanding citizen. I graduated from Yale and am now a very respected lawyer. I have a wife and three children who I am very kind and supportive too and love with my whole heart. I have never had a record of illegal drugs or gang activity. And I certainly didn't threaten to kill Rory Gilmore twelve years ago or to attempt it just a few weeks ago."
Through Matthew's whole speech Rory shook with anger. He was lying about it all. And the jury was drinking it all up.
Jess glanced sideways at Rory. She was shaking.
He reached out his hand to hold hers but she pulled away. He stared at her. Her eyes are fixed on Matthew as he sits at the front of the courtroom and lies.
Jess suddenly knew why she was shaking. She was scared of Matthew again. He had put that fear in her and that fear would never leave.
And there's nothing he could do about it.
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A/N- I hope you enjoyed this chapter! R&R please!
Sorry it short though, but I hope you still liked it.
By Emily Carol
Chapter 16
And There's Nothing He Could Do About It
***
Disclaimer: I'm 13 years old (almost 14) and you seem to think I own Gilmore Girls. What are you on?
Summary: For a reason unknown to anyone but herself Rory Gilmore fled her life with no trace when she was 20. It's 12 years later and she's back in Stars Hollow with a whole new look and personality to see how life went without her, positive she won't be recognized as Leah Haden. Until she realizes, maybe she never wanted to unrecognizable in the first place.
Rating- PG - slight violence
Genre- General/Mystery(ish)
A/N- Thanks Reviewers!
Well I realized AFTER uploading a new chapter that it had been REALLY short. So here's another chapter to satisfy all of you.
coffeechick87 - You're really on top of things aren't you? 'Cause I JUST put up that chapter and you've already reviewed! Poor you with the 21 hours, at least it's finally over!
My friend Allie pointed out to me that I messed up Matthew's last name by changing it partway through the story. I'm too lazy to fix it but just note that Matthew's last name is Banks, in case any of you were interested.
***
The next two weeks went by uneventfully.
Finally the day of Matthew's trial arrived. Lorelai, Luke, Jennifer, Rory, and Jess got on the bus to Hartford where the trial was to take place.
Rory had been feeling uncomfortable around Jess ever since he'd told her he loved her.
She couldn't bring herself to say it back to him. She knew she loved him but still couldn't bring herself to say it.
Loving Jess Mariano wasn't the easiest thing.
She'd been hurt by him once and just when she thought things were getting better he left without telling her.
And admitting to herself and to Jess that she loved him would open her up for being hurt again.
***
Rory sat through the trial in anticipation. She wanted to see Matthew get what he deserved. When she was called up to the front she told everyone what had happened.
Jess testified the same, almost the exact same words as Rory.
And then it was Matthew's turn.
"I don't know what any of them are talking about," Matthew said. "I am a fine, upstanding citizen. I graduated from Yale and am now a very respected lawyer. I have a wife and three children who I am very kind and supportive too and love with my whole heart. I have never had a record of illegal drugs or gang activity. And I certainly didn't threaten to kill Rory Gilmore twelve years ago or to attempt it just a few weeks ago."
Through Matthew's whole speech Rory shook with anger. He was lying about it all. And the jury was drinking it all up.
Jess glanced sideways at Rory. She was shaking.
He reached out his hand to hold hers but she pulled away. He stared at her. Her eyes are fixed on Matthew as he sits at the front of the courtroom and lies.
Jess suddenly knew why she was shaking. She was scared of Matthew again. He had put that fear in her and that fear would never leave.
And there's nothing he could do about it.
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A/N- I hope you enjoyed this chapter! R&R please!
Sorry it short though, but I hope you still liked it.