Title: Judging Lorelai

Chapter: Six

Chapter Title: Still No Signs

Improv: matrix, nirvana, shining, amazon, time

Disclaimer: I do not own anything from Gilmore Girls, that's Amy Sherman Palladino. I do not own anything from Judging Amy, that's Amy Brenneman.

Summary: Lorelai finds herself drawn into a custody case that hits close to home for both her and the judge, Amy Gray.

Authors Note: This is a crossover with Judging Amy. Thanks very muchly to Miya for betaing me. J'adore tu, Miya.

Still No Sign

May had been living with Lorelai and Rory for a week now, and there were still no signs of her parents. While May wasn't in a state of nirvana she had adjusted to the matrix that was Stars Hollow nicely. Thanks to Lorelai and Rory she had plenty of ways to fill her time. On a typical day they would all wake up and convene in the kitchen, where Lorelai and Rory would each have a cup of coffee before making sure they had all their clothes on right and trouping out the door to Luke's.

At Luke's they'd sit at a table just inside the door to the right. Lorelai with her back to the window and Rory and May on either side. May would have the simplest order, which pleased Luke, silver dollar pancakes and scrambled eggs with a side of sausage and a tall glass of apple juice. Rory would be thoughtful for a moment, while May placed her order. Every day Rory would consider being a little crazy and ordering something different, but instead she chose French toast with sunny side up eggs and bacon. Not to mention Luke's coffee.

Lorelai was the most difficult to please, changing her order from day to day, some days ordering pancakes with lots of maple syrup, others scrambled eggs with toast and a variety of breakfast meats, still other times French toast. On this particular day, however, she opted for a four cheese omelet with toast points and a side of bacon.

As they ate, they had a little conversation about the days activities. "I'm expecting a package from Amazon today," Rory told them.

"Okay, I'll make sure not to trip over it then," Lorelai said. She looked at May, "How about you May? What are you doing today."

"We're rehearsing for the Founder's Festival."

"Really?" Rory was interested, "What are you doing?"

"I'm a shining star in tap and a fairy in ballet." May had been taking dance lesson's at Miss Patty's during the day as well as staying and playing on the playgrounds under the supervision of one of the daycare owners who operated there.

"I can't wait to see it," Lorelai told her. The Founder's Festival was that weekend, and while Lorelai looked forward to it, Rory didn't as much, it brought back some painful memories. Though now, with Jess by her side and May performing, maybe she could turn it around and learn to love the festival again.

When they had all finished their respective breakfasts they set off about their daily routines, splitting up outside Luke's with the promise of seeing each other later. Rory headed in the direction of the bus stop while Lorelai escorted May into Miss Patty's.

"May," Miss Patty exclaimed upon seeing her. She had taken to the girl almost immediately and enjoyed teaching the shy child dance. "I'm so glad to see you. Are you prepared for today's rehearsal's and costume fittings?"

"Yes Miss Patty."

"Great. Well Cadence and Marissa are already here, why don't you join them." May ran off to join her friends across the building and Miss Patty looked at Lorelai. "Any news yet?"

"No, nothing. I'll swing by when I take my lunch to take her to Luke's."

"Okay darling."

"Bye Miss Patty."

"Bye Lorelai."

*

It was almost time for Lorelai to leave and pick up May for lunch when the phone rang. Michel picked it up and soon handed it to Lorelai. "Hello, Independence Inn, Lorelai speaking." Lorelai spoke into the phone.

"Hello Ms. Gilmore, this is Maxine Gray."

"Hello Maxine. Is something wrong?"

"Well, yes and no. We found May's mother."

"I see."

"It turns out she and May's father were divorced, and Mr. Green had custody of May."

"So she didn't know where they even were."

"Right. It looks like it will end up being a custody battle, as soon as we find Mr. Green."

"What about the mother, doesn't she have to take May?"

"Well, the court granted Mr. Green custody of May because Mrs. Green was in a mental institution."

"Is that where you found her?"

"No, she's been treated, and released, but by then she had no idea where her ex husband had gone with her child. In any case, she'll still need to come before the court before she can resume custody of May. Along with her doctors. They've set a tentative date for Friday, but that may change if we find Mr. Green."

"Okay."

"How is May?"

"She's doing fantastic. She's at dance rehearsals right now, but I have to pick her up for lunch in a few minutes."

"Oh yes, dance rehearsals. Is some sort of show coming up?"

"Yes, her groups, tap and ballet, are doing numbers at our Founder's Festival. You're welcome to come. There's all sorts of good things to eat and stories about the founding of the town and decorations and a big bonfire and games."

"That sounds like fun. Maybe I will come."

"Bring along your family, you have a granddaughter right?"

"Yes, Lauren, she's Amy's daughter."

"See if they'd like to come."

"Maybe I will. Well, I'll let you go pick up May. Goodbye Ms. Gilmore."

"Bye." They both hung up and Lorelai grabbed her purse before heading out the door of the inn.