A/N: Thanks for all the great reviews. To BabyGirl, I had to take the Bio regents. Did you have any regents this year? And to No Name, it's just a nickname and more then one person can have it. And to everyone else who reviewed, THANKS.

Chapter 7

Jess takes a deep breath having finished telling his story. And now he was scared, afraid of her reaction. Telling Rory all that has left him vulnerable. Being vulnerable is the last place I would like to be. But here I am, extremely vulnerable to hurt. The walls he worked hard to put up over the years were slowly coming down.

However, deep down he felt a sense of security, no matter how little it was. He knew now that Rory was there to help him. Maybe she could even help him make some new memories in his new home. Yeah, that's right. This is my new home now. Here with Rory, Luke, and all the other crazy residents living here. This thought cause his lips to curve into a slight smile. It didn't matter how small the smile was because it was a start.

He then decided that whatever was to happen he was going to try to be happy here, in my new home.

Rory is unaware of his smile because she is too busy concentrating on the water, lost in her own thoughts. She was completely stunned. Jess had opened himself up to her. He trusted her enough to let her in, and it amazed her.

She didn't want to be like everybody else by telling him she was sorry for, but how else would he know she truly was sorry that he had to go through that. But maybe now that he told her, he'll be able to move on. He can make new memories for his birthday. Memories in Stars Hollow. He can start over again, without the harsh memories. And I'll be there for him every step of the way.

He needed to be able to believe that it could be better now. Looking at him she could see how vulnerable his honestly had made him. She looked him in the eyes before starting.

"I'm sorry that had to happen to you," she said barely over a whisper.

He replied sincerely saying, "I know."

"But, you don't have to live in the past anymore. You can make new memories here, in Stars Hollow."

He looked at her shyly, with uncertainty in his eyes. But what if I can't? He hadn't thought about that before. But she'd help him, right?

"Will you help me?" He needed to know before he tried to.

She gave him a reassuring smile and took his hands in hers before saying, "Of course I will."

He could see that she really meant it. Okay, I can do this. With her help at least. He smiled back will real confidence and replied, "Thanks."

"No problem. Why don't we get back to the diner and tell Luke everything's okay?"

He looked at her again for some more confidence before saying, "Sure."

They got up and started towards the diner. He knew he'd have to tell Luke what was wrong, but he didn't mind that much anymore. He could do it now with Rory there.

A/N: So what do you think? Should I end it here or continue into another Chapter with Luke? I have an idea that includes Luke, but I wanted to know your opinions. Thanks.

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