Second Chances – Part 9 [Home Sweet Home]
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Rory looked toward the house, a familiar feeling of belonging filled her body. Inhaling deeply, she walked up the steps… one by one slowly. She was finally home.
"Rory! You're home… my god it's been awhile!" the elder Gilmore shrieked, hugging her daughter tightly.
Rory smiled at her mother, setting her bags down "It has," she whispered.
"What's wrong?" Lorelai asked, motioning for her daughter to sit.
"Nothing," she lied quickly "I've just missed this… it's been a long time, hasn't it?"
Lorelai grinned, "Yes, it has… but you're here… finally! How about we go to Luke's for some coffee and Danishes."
Rory smiled, nodding eagerly.
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Tristan set his bags on to the marbled floor, clenching his jaw. He was back. He groaned, walking up the spiral staircase. He punched himself inwardly for giving in to Lane Kim's request so quickly. He opened the door to the eerie room he once called his own.
"Tristan dear, you're home."
Tristan turned to his mother, forcing a small smile. "Mother, how have you been?" he hugged his mother loosely.
"What brings you to Hartford?" Evelyn DuGray asked, unzipping his duffel bag.
"Mother please, I can unpack myself, and," Tristan sighed " I just felt like going home."
"You're father will be pleased," Evelyn smiled.
"Speaking of father, where is he?"
"He was invited to the Miller's charity golf game at the country club," Evelyn answered, fussing over her son's unruly hair.
"Mom please," Tristan groaned "It's the style."
Evelyn rolled her eyes, but smiled. "Dinner will be at six, sharp."
"I know mother, I know."
"I can't wait to tell your father. He's been wanting you to meet Dora Miller for over a year now."
Tristan sighed. Home sweet home.
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Rory blinked several times. Not quite believing she was home. It had been a while! Sighing into her coffee mug, she sipped longingly, the black liquid soothing her throat.
"Rory, you alright? You've been quiet." Lorelai observed.
Rory nodded "Fine," she replied absentmindedly.
"So, how's Tristan?"
Rory widened, choking slightly in the process. "Excuse me?"
"You've been in contact with him, haven't you?"
"Yes."
"So, how is he?" Lorelai smiled, cradling a sleeping baby.
Rory shrugged "Good, he's doing fine."
"Just fine? Isn't he some big shot lawyer now?"
"Yes mother, Jess' big shot lawyer."
Lorelai grinned, "Honestly, how good does he look?"
Rory laughed, "He looks the same mom, just different."
"You just made absolutely no sense."
"Really?"
Lorelai nodded.
Rory sighed, "He looks more mature now as opposed to when we were in high school."
"Good to hear."
"Mom,." Rory swallowed "Can I borrow your car?"
"Sure, where are you going?"
"Just somewhere I feel I need to be," was her answer.
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Why had he come? He pondered the question to himself many times, standing in front of the familiar sight. Swallowing hard, he sat underneath the towering tree… the wonderful memories coming back to him. He smiled slightly, reminiscing the wonderful times they would spend with one another underneath this weeping willow. Coughing from his suddenly dry throat, he threw his head back against the rough trunk, resting slightly. He sighed, feeling a cold breeze. His eyes shot open, a realization hitting him immediately. He shouldn't have come. What the hell was wrong with him? He had things to do back in New York City. He had obligations. People relied in him… and here he was in Hartford… holding on to memories, holding onto something that could never be.
He ran his hand through his hair, quite frustrated with himself. Getting to his feet, he brushed his pants off from grass and dirt and turned toward his car.
He stopped in his tracks, his icy blue eyes concentrated on the petite brunette stepping from the jeep.
And slowly, he smiled.
He simply couldn't help it.
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First of all, I want to apologize for my absolute tardiness. And yes, I'm sorry yet again for this awful excuse of a chapter. My mind's been drawing an absolute blank. Plus with school and all that nasty stuff… I hardly get any time online.
Anyway, review and tell me what you think.
MzFreak (Yes, I thought a name change was way overdue.)