"Yes, Mom. Uh huh, yes we're still coming....." Lorelai says smugly into
the phone.
"Well I mean if you're going to be too busy you don't have to come."
"No, mom we're coming to dinner at 6."
"Good. We'll see you then." Emily says, delighted.
"Oh and Rory's bringing Jess.........."
"Jess? Jess the hoodlum with the black eye?"
"That was months ago mom, besides he's an ok guy. He's good for Rory."
Emily exhales heavily.
"And I'm bringing Luke along and he'll keep Jess in line." Lorelai adds.
"Alright fine. Just be on time we serve salad at 6 sharp."
"Ok see you then bye." Lorelai hangs up the phone.
"So we're going to Grandmas on Thursday?" Rory asks.
"Yes, at 6......sharp, which is pretty early so you should have plenty of time with Jess before he leaves Saturday morning."
Rory sighs, "Don't remind me."
"Aw don't be sad, come on let's go get ice cream, come on no sadness tonight."
"I just don't want him to go."
"I know."
"And I won't see him again until April because he's going to spend Christmas with his dad." Rory continues sadly.
"Aw babe, I didn't know that I'm sorry.......but hey he's still here for another 4 days."
"Yeah......"
Lorelai sighs, "Forget ice cream, go call him."
"Mom, but we were supposed to hang out tonight."
"Yeah well you can hang out with me whenever, Jess is only here until Saturday, and I don't want to be responsible for keeping Romeo and Juliet apart."
Rory giggles, "Thanks."
"Go call him."
"Ok!" Rory says running towards the phone.
Lorelai watches Rory dial the phone and then moves into the kitchen. Quietly she dials her cell phone.
"Luke's"
"Hey sexy."
"Hey." Luke mumbles.
"Wanna come out and play?"
"I thought you were spending time with Rory?"
"And stand in the way of true love? I think not."
"She ditched you?"
"In the process of, so what do you say?"
"I have to close up."
"Can't you close early?"
"I've been doing that a lot lately." Luke replies smirking to himself.
"Are you telling me you have a bit of stuff on the side?!" Lorelai mocks anger.
"'Fraid so."
"Is she at least pretty?"
"Gorgeous."
"Tell me more."
"No."
"Come on, does she set your heart on fire.......get you excited? Make you want to break into song."
"Oh yeah, I keep having the urge to sing "You drive me crazy.""
Lorelai smiles, "At least she keeps you on your toes."
"True."
"So what do you say?"
"See you at 10?"
"Good answer."
"Bye crazy lady."
"Bye Lucas."
*Fast forward to Thursday.
Lorelai Rory Luke and Jess are in the car on their way to Hartford.
Lorelai and Rory giggle.
"What?" Luke asks.
"I can't believe you wore a suit." Lorelai says.
"What it's a holiday, we're going to someone else's house I thought it was appropriate."
"Luke, it's just that.......you didn't really have to I mean you could've just worn pants and nice shirt." Rory explains.
"Oh well it doesn't matter." Luke replies.
"Well if it's any consolation, you do look pretty damn sexy in that suit." Lorelai says mockingly.
"Shut up." Luke barks.
*5 minutes later they arrive at the Gilmore Residence.
Jess and Rory exit the car.
"You look nice to day." Jess mutters.
"Thanks." Rory replies taking his hand.
Lorelai and Luke walk ahead.
"So we're going to tell them today right?" Luke asks.
"Uh huh." Lorelai says distractedly.
Luke shakes his head, "Lorelai......."
"We will, I just want to wait for the right moment."
"Right." Luke mutters.
"What's up with your mom?" Jess asks.
"I'm not sure, she's been really quiet all day." Rory whispers back.
Jess shrugs as the maid answers the door.
*5 minutes later:
"Lorelai! Rory! Welcome Luke and Jess, it's nice to see you again."
Luke and Jess nod awkwardly at Emily.
"Well the salads on the table lets have a seat." Emily says cheerfully.
"So Rory how's school?" Richard asks after grace has been said.
"Oh, um great really challenging but it's good."
"Glad to hear it." Richard gins.
"So Jess, Rory tells me you're attending school in California."
Jess nods.
"How do you like it?" Emily asks.
"It's ok, I mean it's not Yale so I get by........I kind of miss it here though."
"How could you not when you've got such a pretty girl waiting at home for you?" Richard remarks.
Rory blushes.
"Exactly." Jess replies.
"Lorelai how's the inn? Has it been repaired?" Emily asks.
"Oh yeah, pretty much."
"Good. Good."
"Yeah, it's gorgeous."
"And how about that chef, Sookie?"
"She's great, training her replacement for when she goes on maternity leave."
"Ah that's wonderful."
Lorelai nods.
*45 minutes pass with more polite conversation.
*Everyone is sitting in the parlor having drinks.
Rory and Jess are sitting very close to one another holding hands.
Richard is making drinks and talking to Luke.
Emily and Lorelai are seated on the couch opposite Rory and Jess.
"I suppose you are right, they are kind of sweet together."
"Yeah, you just caught Jess on one of his bad days."
"This is nice, Lorelai. I'm glad you all came."
"I am too."
*Luke and Richard sit down.
"So what happened to your boyfriend?" Emily asks suddenly.
Lorelai chokes on her martini, "What?"
"Rory told me you were seeing someone new."
Lorelai clears her throat, "Oh that........it, uh really didn't work out........"
Luke sighs hoarsely.
"That's too bad." Emily replies.
'Mom." Rory speaks up. "You didn't tell me that."
Lorelai turns to look at Luke who is avoiding her eyes.
"Yeah it is." Lorelai answers. "I'm sorry it slipped my mind, babe."
"Excuse me." Luke mumbles, standing up.
"The bathroom is down the hall and to your right, 3rd door." Emily says.
Luke nods, "Thank you."
Luke disappears down the hallway, Lorelai insides of tightening, her guilt rising.
"Lorelai?" Emily asks.
"Huh?"
"Are you alright, you're staring out into space."
Lorelai shakes her head, "Fine, just ate a little too much."
Richard laughs heartily, "I think we can all relate, that turkey was amazing."
Luke reenters the parlor; he stands off to the side, glancing sideways at Lorelai.
"M-mom." Lorelai starts.
"Yes."
"W-when I said that it didn't work out with me and my new boyfriend......"
"Yes......"
"I lied."
"What?" Emily and Rory ask simultaneously.
"Well, I......" Lorelai trails off nervously.
Rory and Jess sit up.
"It didn't work out, because there never was a new boyfriend."
"You lied to me?" Rory asks.
Lorelai doesn't answer.
"There was never a new boyfriend after Alex because, because I fell in love with someone else."
"Who?" Emily asks suspiciously.
"Luke." Lorelai says breathing in."
"Oh my God." Rory says uncontrollably, s smile playing on her lips.
Jess smirks, putting his arm around Rory.
"For how long?"
"Since August."
"Well what do you know." Emily smiles.
"I'm sorry, I didn't tell you sooner, I just didn't want to ruin anything."
"I understand." Emily grins, "It's about time I always knew you'd end up together."
Luke moves towards Lorelai. Lorelai stands up.
"I'm sorry." She says quietly.
"It's ok, you did it, that's all that matters." Luke says warmly pulling Lorelai into a hug.
Rory sniffles.
"You ok?" Jess asks.
Rory nods, "I-It happened."
"Yeah." Jess smiles.
"You said it would, and it did."
Jess nods, looking away.
Rory takes his face in her hand, forcing him to look at her, "You knew, didn't you."
"What?" Jess asks half laughing.
"You were so sure..........you had to know........."
Jess kisses her softly on the lips.
Rory pulls away searching his eyes, "Luke said you stopped calling him."
"Yeah well, you know........I couldn't leave him to his own devices, the man's very codependent."
Rory smiles, "How did you know?"
"He told me."
"He did?"
"I called one night, and she was there. So I asked him about it and he told me."
"Just like that."
"Yeah."
"Wow."
"We do communicate you know, just because we're not best friends........."
Rory kisses Jess on the lips, cutting him off.
Rory and Jess break out laughing.
*Later that night: Lorelai and Rory are at home sitting on the couch.
"You know I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner, I just I wasn't sure if this was just a fluke." Lorelai says.
"It's ok, I forgive you." Rory replies.
"I still can't believe Luke told Jess."
"I know, it's weird to think of them confiding in each other." Rory wrinkles her nose.
"It's nice though."
"Yeah, it is." Rory grins.
"Well we should get to bed so you'll be fully awake for your day with Jess tomorrow."
"Yeah........hey mom."
"Yeah."
"I really love him."
"I know, I know." Lorelai replies. "Go to bed."
*Saturday: 10am. Jess' bus will be arriving soon. Lorelai and Luke have already said their good byes, Rory and Jess are standing outside.
Rory is wrapped in Jess' arms, her face buried in his shirt.
Jess is cradling Rory's shaking form.
"I don't want you to go." She moans.
"I know.........but I have to, and April will come sooner than you think and you'll get to see California and we'll have an entire ten days to ourselves." Jess says calmly.
"Why does California have to be so far away?" Rory asks.
"I don't know." Jess says balling his fist.
The bus screeches to a halt in front of the Diner.
'Ror?" Jess nudges her.
"I know."
"Jess kisses the top of her head, "I love you.
Rory sniffles, "I love you too."
Jess lets go of Rory taking a step back, "I'm going to call you as soon as I get home."
Rory nods.
Jess leans in for a kiss.
Rory wraps her arms around Jess' neck, not wanting to let go.
"Good bye Rory." Jess kisses Rory one more time before climbing onto the bus. He smiles down at her as the bus pulls away.
Rory stands on the sidewalk watching the bus disappear.
Out of nowhere Lane appears at her side.
"Hey."
"Hi." Rory smiles through her tears.
"Thought you could use some company today."
"I thought you'd be out with Dave." Rory replies.
"Yeah well I told him I needed to be with my best friend today."
"Thanks." Rory says quietly.
"Come on let's go buy large amounts of chocolate." Lane suggests.
"Sounds like a plan."
The two friends walk off in the direction of Doose's market. Lane putting an arm of Rory's shoulder. Rory sniffling quietly; finding it more and more difficult to say goodbye to her boyfriend.
A/N that's it for this chapter, probably won't be another for a week or so, got papers up the ying yang, plus this weekend is filled im going to see a cover band that covers good charlotte, get excited. So please read and review if you have some tips, some story line ideas send them my way, special katem, I need your expertise. Ok well later gators.
"Well I mean if you're going to be too busy you don't have to come."
"No, mom we're coming to dinner at 6."
"Good. We'll see you then." Emily says, delighted.
"Oh and Rory's bringing Jess.........."
"Jess? Jess the hoodlum with the black eye?"
"That was months ago mom, besides he's an ok guy. He's good for Rory."
Emily exhales heavily.
"And I'm bringing Luke along and he'll keep Jess in line." Lorelai adds.
"Alright fine. Just be on time we serve salad at 6 sharp."
"Ok see you then bye." Lorelai hangs up the phone.
"So we're going to Grandmas on Thursday?" Rory asks.
"Yes, at 6......sharp, which is pretty early so you should have plenty of time with Jess before he leaves Saturday morning."
Rory sighs, "Don't remind me."
"Aw don't be sad, come on let's go get ice cream, come on no sadness tonight."
"I just don't want him to go."
"I know."
"And I won't see him again until April because he's going to spend Christmas with his dad." Rory continues sadly.
"Aw babe, I didn't know that I'm sorry.......but hey he's still here for another 4 days."
"Yeah......"
Lorelai sighs, "Forget ice cream, go call him."
"Mom, but we were supposed to hang out tonight."
"Yeah well you can hang out with me whenever, Jess is only here until Saturday, and I don't want to be responsible for keeping Romeo and Juliet apart."
Rory giggles, "Thanks."
"Go call him."
"Ok!" Rory says running towards the phone.
Lorelai watches Rory dial the phone and then moves into the kitchen. Quietly she dials her cell phone.
"Luke's"
"Hey sexy."
"Hey." Luke mumbles.
"Wanna come out and play?"
"I thought you were spending time with Rory?"
"And stand in the way of true love? I think not."
"She ditched you?"
"In the process of, so what do you say?"
"I have to close up."
"Can't you close early?"
"I've been doing that a lot lately." Luke replies smirking to himself.
"Are you telling me you have a bit of stuff on the side?!" Lorelai mocks anger.
"'Fraid so."
"Is she at least pretty?"
"Gorgeous."
"Tell me more."
"No."
"Come on, does she set your heart on fire.......get you excited? Make you want to break into song."
"Oh yeah, I keep having the urge to sing "You drive me crazy.""
Lorelai smiles, "At least she keeps you on your toes."
"True."
"So what do you say?"
"See you at 10?"
"Good answer."
"Bye crazy lady."
"Bye Lucas."
*Fast forward to Thursday.
Lorelai Rory Luke and Jess are in the car on their way to Hartford.
Lorelai and Rory giggle.
"What?" Luke asks.
"I can't believe you wore a suit." Lorelai says.
"What it's a holiday, we're going to someone else's house I thought it was appropriate."
"Luke, it's just that.......you didn't really have to I mean you could've just worn pants and nice shirt." Rory explains.
"Oh well it doesn't matter." Luke replies.
"Well if it's any consolation, you do look pretty damn sexy in that suit." Lorelai says mockingly.
"Shut up." Luke barks.
*5 minutes later they arrive at the Gilmore Residence.
Jess and Rory exit the car.
"You look nice to day." Jess mutters.
"Thanks." Rory replies taking his hand.
Lorelai and Luke walk ahead.
"So we're going to tell them today right?" Luke asks.
"Uh huh." Lorelai says distractedly.
Luke shakes his head, "Lorelai......."
"We will, I just want to wait for the right moment."
"Right." Luke mutters.
"What's up with your mom?" Jess asks.
"I'm not sure, she's been really quiet all day." Rory whispers back.
Jess shrugs as the maid answers the door.
*5 minutes later:
"Lorelai! Rory! Welcome Luke and Jess, it's nice to see you again."
Luke and Jess nod awkwardly at Emily.
"Well the salads on the table lets have a seat." Emily says cheerfully.
"So Rory how's school?" Richard asks after grace has been said.
"Oh, um great really challenging but it's good."
"Glad to hear it." Richard gins.
"So Jess, Rory tells me you're attending school in California."
Jess nods.
"How do you like it?" Emily asks.
"It's ok, I mean it's not Yale so I get by........I kind of miss it here though."
"How could you not when you've got such a pretty girl waiting at home for you?" Richard remarks.
Rory blushes.
"Exactly." Jess replies.
"Lorelai how's the inn? Has it been repaired?" Emily asks.
"Oh yeah, pretty much."
"Good. Good."
"Yeah, it's gorgeous."
"And how about that chef, Sookie?"
"She's great, training her replacement for when she goes on maternity leave."
"Ah that's wonderful."
Lorelai nods.
*45 minutes pass with more polite conversation.
*Everyone is sitting in the parlor having drinks.
Rory and Jess are sitting very close to one another holding hands.
Richard is making drinks and talking to Luke.
Emily and Lorelai are seated on the couch opposite Rory and Jess.
"I suppose you are right, they are kind of sweet together."
"Yeah, you just caught Jess on one of his bad days."
"This is nice, Lorelai. I'm glad you all came."
"I am too."
*Luke and Richard sit down.
"So what happened to your boyfriend?" Emily asks suddenly.
Lorelai chokes on her martini, "What?"
"Rory told me you were seeing someone new."
Lorelai clears her throat, "Oh that........it, uh really didn't work out........"
Luke sighs hoarsely.
"That's too bad." Emily replies.
'Mom." Rory speaks up. "You didn't tell me that."
Lorelai turns to look at Luke who is avoiding her eyes.
"Yeah it is." Lorelai answers. "I'm sorry it slipped my mind, babe."
"Excuse me." Luke mumbles, standing up.
"The bathroom is down the hall and to your right, 3rd door." Emily says.
Luke nods, "Thank you."
Luke disappears down the hallway, Lorelai insides of tightening, her guilt rising.
"Lorelai?" Emily asks.
"Huh?"
"Are you alright, you're staring out into space."
Lorelai shakes her head, "Fine, just ate a little too much."
Richard laughs heartily, "I think we can all relate, that turkey was amazing."
Luke reenters the parlor; he stands off to the side, glancing sideways at Lorelai.
"M-mom." Lorelai starts.
"Yes."
"W-when I said that it didn't work out with me and my new boyfriend......"
"Yes......"
"I lied."
"What?" Emily and Rory ask simultaneously.
"Well, I......" Lorelai trails off nervously.
Rory and Jess sit up.
"It didn't work out, because there never was a new boyfriend."
"You lied to me?" Rory asks.
Lorelai doesn't answer.
"There was never a new boyfriend after Alex because, because I fell in love with someone else."
"Who?" Emily asks suspiciously.
"Luke." Lorelai says breathing in."
"Oh my God." Rory says uncontrollably, s smile playing on her lips.
Jess smirks, putting his arm around Rory.
"For how long?"
"Since August."
"Well what do you know." Emily smiles.
"I'm sorry, I didn't tell you sooner, I just didn't want to ruin anything."
"I understand." Emily grins, "It's about time I always knew you'd end up together."
Luke moves towards Lorelai. Lorelai stands up.
"I'm sorry." She says quietly.
"It's ok, you did it, that's all that matters." Luke says warmly pulling Lorelai into a hug.
Rory sniffles.
"You ok?" Jess asks.
Rory nods, "I-It happened."
"Yeah." Jess smiles.
"You said it would, and it did."
Jess nods, looking away.
Rory takes his face in her hand, forcing him to look at her, "You knew, didn't you."
"What?" Jess asks half laughing.
"You were so sure..........you had to know........."
Jess kisses her softly on the lips.
Rory pulls away searching his eyes, "Luke said you stopped calling him."
"Yeah well, you know........I couldn't leave him to his own devices, the man's very codependent."
Rory smiles, "How did you know?"
"He told me."
"He did?"
"I called one night, and she was there. So I asked him about it and he told me."
"Just like that."
"Yeah."
"Wow."
"We do communicate you know, just because we're not best friends........."
Rory kisses Jess on the lips, cutting him off.
Rory and Jess break out laughing.
*Later that night: Lorelai and Rory are at home sitting on the couch.
"You know I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner, I just I wasn't sure if this was just a fluke." Lorelai says.
"It's ok, I forgive you." Rory replies.
"I still can't believe Luke told Jess."
"I know, it's weird to think of them confiding in each other." Rory wrinkles her nose.
"It's nice though."
"Yeah, it is." Rory grins.
"Well we should get to bed so you'll be fully awake for your day with Jess tomorrow."
"Yeah........hey mom."
"Yeah."
"I really love him."
"I know, I know." Lorelai replies. "Go to bed."
*Saturday: 10am. Jess' bus will be arriving soon. Lorelai and Luke have already said their good byes, Rory and Jess are standing outside.
Rory is wrapped in Jess' arms, her face buried in his shirt.
Jess is cradling Rory's shaking form.
"I don't want you to go." She moans.
"I know.........but I have to, and April will come sooner than you think and you'll get to see California and we'll have an entire ten days to ourselves." Jess says calmly.
"Why does California have to be so far away?" Rory asks.
"I don't know." Jess says balling his fist.
The bus screeches to a halt in front of the Diner.
'Ror?" Jess nudges her.
"I know."
"Jess kisses the top of her head, "I love you.
Rory sniffles, "I love you too."
Jess lets go of Rory taking a step back, "I'm going to call you as soon as I get home."
Rory nods.
Jess leans in for a kiss.
Rory wraps her arms around Jess' neck, not wanting to let go.
"Good bye Rory." Jess kisses Rory one more time before climbing onto the bus. He smiles down at her as the bus pulls away.
Rory stands on the sidewalk watching the bus disappear.
Out of nowhere Lane appears at her side.
"Hey."
"Hi." Rory smiles through her tears.
"Thought you could use some company today."
"I thought you'd be out with Dave." Rory replies.
"Yeah well I told him I needed to be with my best friend today."
"Thanks." Rory says quietly.
"Come on let's go buy large amounts of chocolate." Lane suggests.
"Sounds like a plan."
The two friends walk off in the direction of Doose's market. Lane putting an arm of Rory's shoulder. Rory sniffling quietly; finding it more and more difficult to say goodbye to her boyfriend.
A/N that's it for this chapter, probably won't be another for a week or so, got papers up the ying yang, plus this weekend is filled im going to see a cover band that covers good charlotte, get excited. So please read and review if you have some tips, some story line ideas send them my way, special katem, I need your expertise. Ok well later gators.