Disclaimer: If I owned Gilmore Girls, Dean would have divorced Lindsay before he slept with Rory. I also do not own any of the songs I am using.
Summary: Sequel to If Only She Knew. Rory's married and Dean is divorced. But, when Rory's husband cheats on her and she meets Dean again, old feelings and ugly flashbacks get brought back from the past.
Genres: Drama/Romance with hint of Humor
Pairings: Rory and Dean, Luke and Lorelai, Paris and Jamie.
Caution: The storyline is very predictable.
Feedback: Only on the chapters NOT THE SONG CHOICES!!!!!!
A/N: This is not a songfic. I'm just using random lyrics that would probably apply to the title of the chapter. Also, when I started writing the story, it was before the Season 4 Finale. So, if it seems farfetched, it's because I had to tweak some details to keep it up to date with the season finale.
ALEXIS BLEDEL'S VOICE: Previously on Gilmore Girls..........
Scene 1: Rory and Lorelai's Kitchen
RORY: How'd you know I was here?
DEAN: Your mom said she sent you on an errand. Can I—
RORY: Sure.
DEAN: Thanks.
Scene 2: Rory's bedroom
DEAN: It's not working with Lindsay. I can't make it work. I've tried. It's over. We both feel it. I know we both feel it.
RORY: You and Lindsay?
DEAN: Yeah, me and Lindsay.
RORY: I'm sorry you're not happy.
DEAN: I'll be happy again. (grabs her hands) Things happen for a reason, right?
RORY: Right (They start making out)
Scene 3: Rory and Lorelai's kitchen
RORY: I'm sorry I didn't talk to you about it. But, everything's okay. I'm lucky, too, because it's Dean. Aren't you glad it was with someone who's good and really loves me?
LORELAI: He told you he's leaving her?
RORY: We didn't get around to discussing everything.
LORELAI: You didn't bother to discuss those things before jumping into bed with a married guy?
RORY: He's not a married guy. He's Dean. My Dean.
LORELAI: He's not your Dean. He's Lindsay's Dean. You're the other woman.
Scene 4: Rory and Lorelai's living room
LORELAI: I just don't want you to get hurt, Rory. What if he doesn't leave her? Now you're emotionally involved.
RORY: HE WAS MY BOYFRIEND FIRST!
LORELAI: But, you dumped him. You rejected him. You picked someone else.
RORY (walking out): I HATE YOU FOR RUINING THIS FOR ME!
Scene 4: Dean's Bedroom
RORY'S VOICE: I need to talk to you.
DEAN: Now?
RORY'S VOICE: Yes, now. Meet me at the Inn. Come in fifteen minutes.
Scene 5: At the Inn
RORY: What we did was wrong.
DEAN: I know.
RORY: I don't think we should see each other anymore.
DEAN: If that's what you think we should do.
RORY: Give your marriage another shot. I know if you both work together you'll be happier.
DEAN: You're right.
Scene 6: Rory and Lorelai's room
RORY: You were right. I got emotionally involved. I was the other woman. He was cheating and I was cheating with him. I do love him though, Mom. I really do.
LORELAI: I know, but who knows? Maybe you'll meet again. Maybe he'll be divorced then. Maybe you will be married.
ONE WEEK LATER
[Dean]
Dean Forester sat in the living room in his box-filled house. He and his wife, Lindsay, had bought a small house near the Dragon Fly Inn and had moved in two weeks ago. Their marriage had been going downhill since the beginning. To make matters worse, he slept with his ex-girlfriend.
After he and his ex talked and agreed not to see each other anymore, he came clean with his wife. It was horrible. She slapped him across the face and screamed at him. Then they both broke down and cried and Dean apologized over and over and agreed to get divorced.
Now he sat in the living room that night with the divorce papers in his hand. After the papers were signed, he heard Lindsay go into the bathroom and cry. He didn't really love her, but he hated hurting her.
The light snapped on, jerking Dean from his thoughts. Lindsay stood with a suitcase in her hand and her face all tear-stained.
"How long have you been sitting here?" Lindsay asked.
"Five minutes," Dean said. "Where are you going?"
"I'm going to stay at my parents while I look for an apartment," Lindsay said.
"No, Lindsay," Dean said. "I'll move out. You're the one who wanted this house in the first place."
"I wouldn't feel right about it," Lindsay said. "You're the one who pays for it. I just pushed you to buy it."
"Lindsay, stay," Dean said. "I'll find another place to live."
"I don't want to stay," Lindsay said. "I have to get out of here. It's just going to remind me of..........Well, you keep the house. I'll let you know when I'm moving my stuff out."
Lindsay walked over and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
"Good-bye, Dean," Lindsay said, her voice breaking.
With that, Lindsay turned on her heel and walked out of the house. Dean sat back on the couch and held his head in his hands. He felt so horrible. He felt so dirty and disgusting and slimy.
He was a divorced man now and he could be with his ex. But, he couldn't. He agreed never to see her again, but he felt so empty and incomplete without her. On the other hand he had to forget about her. That would be hard, but he knew he could do it.
TWO YEARS LATER
[Rory]
Rory Gilmore's junior year at Yale was almost coming to an end. All she had was one more year to go. It sort of made her sad to think of how much more time she had at Yale. So many things happened over the past three years. But, one thing in particular: Noah Green.
Noah. Handsome, brown-eyed, dark-haired, intelligent, sweet, kind Noah. When she came back from her sophmore year, she was depressed about her ex-boyfriend, Dean. That changed when she met Noah. He had asked her out a year ago and then charmed her to death and they had been together ever since. Now, she stood in her room, getting ready for her date with him tonight with the help of her roommate, Paris Geller. Tonight was their one- year anniversary.
"You look really pretty," Paris said.
"Thanks, Paris," Rory said.
There was a knock on the door. Rory opened it and standing there was Noah, dressed all in black.
"Ready?" he asked.
"Yeah," Rory said.
"You look really beautiful."
"Thank you."
He took her to La Paz, the restaurant that they went to on their first date. When the wine was poured, Noah lifted up his glass.
"Here's to us," Noah said.
"To us," Rory said, clinking glasses with him.
"Rory," Noah said. "I love you very much and I have never been happier with anyone, but you."
"That's really sweet," Rory said, leaning over and giving him a kiss. "I love you, too."
"I know it's too soon," Noah said, getting down his knee. "And I was going to wait until after college, but I can't wait anymore. Rory Gilmore, will you marry me?"
Rory didn't know what to say. A whirlpool of emotions swirled inside of her. Noah Green asked her to marry her! She was going to be a bride! On second thought, it wasn't such a good idea. They were very young and they were still in college. What if it didn't work out?
"I don't know," Rory said. "It's kind of sudden. We've only known each other for a year."
"Sweetie, I've thought this through," Noah said. "We get married over winter break. Then we move into a dorm together. Colleges have dorms for married couples. So we move into one of those and we can finish college and once we do, we'll pool our money and buy an apartment and then we'll take it from there."
"That's a good plan," Rory said.
"So, what's your answer?" Noah asked.
"Yes," Rory said.
Noah took out a black box and slid a small diamond ring on her finger. This is going to work out perfectly, Rory thought.
"When I fall in love
It will be forever
Or I'll never fall in love In a restless world
Like this is
Love is ended before it's begun
And too many
Moonlight kisses
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
When I give my heart
I will be completely
Or I'll never give my heart
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I fall in love with you" – Nat King Cole
To Be Continued.......
A/N: Lame, I know. It's a small introduction and "When I fall in Love" is the inspiration for this story. And yes, Nat King Cole was the original person who sang this. And now without further ado, here's chapter one. Oh yeah, I'm making Dean oblivious to his feelings for Rory.