Disclaimer: Me + Don't own the Gilmore Girls = You not suing me.

Rory left Luke's early the next morning. Lorelai greeted her with a long your-safe hug and Rory wasn't afraid to hug back.

Much happier, Rory went out for groceries the next day. By the time Rory even realized that she might run into Dean, it was too late. She was checking out and there he was, bagging, nice butt and all.

"Rory? We need to talk," said Dean.

"I know. Is there a time I could call you?"

"Actually, I've got a break," looking at his watch to check he continued, "right about now."

"Ok," said Rory, although it was obviously not the answer she had hoped for. "Where to?"

"How 'bout some coffee?"

"Yum, ok."

They walked along talking about normal things, like the weather or the latest town meeting. When they reached the tiny coffee shop, the real conversation began.

Dean started immediately. "Rory, I am so sorry. We shouldn't have ever done that. I shouldn't have. It was so stupid. Let's just -"

"Regular or decaf?" the waitress asked.

"Regular please," said Dean.

"Decaf, thanks," Rory requested.

"Decaf?" asked Dean as the waitress left after pouring their coffee.

"Yeah, decaf." There was a long pause while Rory looked around nervously, but it was Dean who spoke first.

"Rory? You aren't- You can't possibly be- I mean, there's no way you could be. pregnant? Rory?"

Rory just nodded and started to cry again, while Dean did one of his I-can't-believe-this gasps.

"And its mine? You're sure its mine? Your having my kid?"

Rory just sat there, tears streaming down her face.

"Rory Gilmore, I love our child and I love you." And with that, placed some money on the table, kissed her, and rushed out the door.