TitleSecrets & Lies (Chapter 2Scared)

by KiNGz-Fan-16

Disclaimer: As much as I hate to admit it, I don't own Gilmore Girls, nor do I have the intention of. The show belongs to Amy Sherman-Palladino, although I have to say, Gilmore Girls is the best show!!!

Rating: PG…I think. Oy with the poodles already, I'm not good with ratings!

Summary: Rory was there on the night of Jess's death, but when she thinks back to that night, her mind is a blur. She then goes on a search to find the guy who killed Jess, but she discovers shocking news that leads her to rethink everything…

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Tick.

Tick.

Tick.

Lorelai stared at the clock on the kitchen wall. "That second hand is just mocking me," she muttered. She got out of her chair and went to Rory's closed bedroom door. "Rory? You up yet?"

"No," came Rory's clear reply.

"Ror, hon, come out. We need to talk."

The door opened and Lorelai saw that Rory was still in her pajamas; her hair a mess. "We don't have to talk," Rory said.

"OK…" Lorelai answered surprised. "Then what do we have to do?"

"W-we have to go to Luke's," Rory decided.

"Oh, sorry, we can't," Lorelai said seriously.

"Why not? I think I can handle it, and I'm pretty sure Luke would appreciate us there."

"No, I mean really. We can't go to Luke's. It's a crime scene so the diner's closed."

Rory's eyes watered up and she slammed her bedroom door closed. Lorelai pressed her ear against the door gently and heard Rory's muffled cries. Lorelai knocked twice then let herself in.

Rory was lying on her bed with her face buried in her pillow. She looked up at Lorelai as she came in. "Mom…"

"Please Rory, you're gonna have to tell me what really happened that night," Lorelai pleaded.

Rory sat up slowly. "I don't want to…" she mumbled.

Lorelai sat down next to Rory put her hand on Rory's shoulder. "I know it's gonna be hard, but you have to not only tell me what happened, but you have to tell the police. It's been two days since the incident and you were the only witness. So please…Let's go talk to the police."

Rory wiped her eyes with the back of her hand and sniffed. The images of Jess's lifeless body came back to her and she started to cry all over again.

Lorelai hugged her and took her arm gently. "Come on," she said softly as she stood up.

"No, Mom—" Rory began.

"Honey, the police aren't going to be able to find Jess's murderer until you tell them what you remember."

"I'm scared," whispered Rory. "I don't know why…I don't want to be and I shouldn't, but I am."

After a few minutes, Rory finally gave in and she and Lorelai started on their walk to Luke's just like old times, only this time the walk seemed to take forever.