The cars parked in the long driveway that led to the mansion. The house was beautiful. Fountains were shooting water into ponds. The ponds were filled with expensive and rare fish. Flowers encircled the front of the building with magnificent vines leading up to the rooftop. The house looked Victorian. Antique drapery could be seen in the windows. It was a dream home. She had seen it before but was still awed by its appearance. The group was speechless and she didn't blame them. The door opened and everyone turned to see the one and the only Tristan DuGrey.

"Welcome to my home," he started off sounding like a real hot shot lawyer, but quickly noticed that his approach was not impressing them. "Mary, it's nice to see you again."

"Hi Tristan. This is my mom, who you know, Luke, Dean, Jess, Anne, Luke Jr and that's all."

"Hello everyone. I'm Tristan. If you hadn't figured out. So, Mary where are the cars?"

"Mommy, why does Tristan call Rory Mary?" Luke Jr was obviously a curious child. Anne herself wasn't exactly sure about the nickname.

"I'm not sure sweetie."

"Rory, why does he call you Mary?"

Rory's face was flustered. She quickly tried to come up with a simple answer.

"It's just a nick name from when I was younger."

Luckily the answer pleased him and he moved on to show Tristan the cars.

"So, is the story going to be explained to me? Or will I have to guess?"

"I'll tell you what happened!" Luke Jr, obviously took a liking for Tristan. It was clear that he wanted to get his attention.

"Okay little buddy, tell me the story."

Luke Jr quickly began explaining about how his dad had saved Rory's life. Then he went on to Adam. He didn't bother trying to make a long story short, he just made it longer. When he was done Tristan starred at Rory in disbelief. He couldn't believe how such an intelligent, beautiful woman could wind up in such a horrible situation.

"Wow, you are in quite a mess."

"We figured that out already. Could you please look at the cars, I need to get out of here."

"Alright, don't be impatient or anything."

Tristan pulled himself under Luke's truck. It took him 2 minutes to notice that something was obviously added. Luke Jr. was under the car trying to look for something as well. The child quickly pointed out that there was something sticking out.

"Yah, we've got something under here. Meaning that there is a good chance that every car is bugged."

"How long will it take you to remove the device?"

"It depends. This device doesn't look too complicated. Maybe twenty minutes."

"Alright. Get to work," Rory really didn't want her past being dug up.

"Geez. Luke are you going to help me?"

"No, what do you expect from me?"

"Luke, I think he meant the other one," Lorelai quickly saved Luke some embarrassment .

"Right, of course."

The two quickly got to work. Luke Jr. passed the required tools to Tristan . Rory was impressed with how well he worked with the child. She never would have imagined him to have finally grown up. To her it looked like he did.

An hour later everyone was sitting together on the ground. They didn't mind waiting. There was so much to think about that they liked having some free time. Their lives had rapidly changed in the past few days. Who knew what the future held. They might all end up dead.

"Alright, we are finished. All of the cars are debugged. Your stalker friend should have a little more trouble following you now."

"Thank you soo much. How much do I owe you?" Rory couldn't believe all that he had accomplished in such little time. She would have thought that it would have taken a few more hours at the least.

"For you Mary, nothing. Just watch your back. Be careful."

"Are you sure? I mean you had to go through all of this work and on such shor-"

"Forget it. It was fun and I even got to make a new friend." Luke jr. smile and starred up at his new idol. It was a good thing that he wasn't starring at his father's face which had a look of disgust on it. He couldn't believe how ..he couldn't even explain how he was acting. And his own son was falling for it! Luckily they were leaving and he wouldn't have to put up with Tristan any longer.

"Okay then, If you're sure. I guess we better get going. We all have long trips awaiting us."

"Thanks Tristan, you really helped us out," Luke was sincere. He then turned around and headed for his truck. Everyone else said good bye and left aside from Luke Jr and Rory.

"I'm really going to miss you. I had a lot of fun today," Luke Jr.s voice was cracking. You could tell that he was trying to be strong.

"It's okay little buddy. I'll see you around."

"Really?"

"Of course. Here," Tristan reached in his pocket and pulled out a business card, "this has my phone number and email address on it so you can call me or e mail me anytime you want."

"Thanks Tristan!" Luke Jr. was beaming. He tried to act like an adult by shaking Tristan's hand. He ended up shaking with the wrong hand, but didn't seem to care.

"I'll see you around little buddy."

"Bye!" Luke Jr. ran to the car to show his mom what he had received. Rory laughed then turned to Tristan.

"Thanks, you really helped me out."

"No, problem. You look really great."

"Thanks, you too."

"Just promise me you'll be careful," Tristan looked into her eyes. This was the girl he had loved and still loved. He defiantly didn't want anything to happen to her.

"I'll try. If I ever need a lawyer I know who to call," she smile and looked up at him. She had to admit it. She still had feelings for him. Life was funny like that.

"You do that. If you need help let me know."

"I will."

Tristan leaned in and quickly kissed her. He knew everyone would be watching. He really didn't care. She was a little surprised but didn't turn away. She hugged him then turned away. She knew the tears were coming.

"Rory can I suggest something?"

"What?" She tried not to make it obvious that she was crying but there's only so much you can do.

"Stay here with me. I'll keep you safe."

"So much planning has gone into this. I can't. I just can't .."

"I understand. Just look me up when you're safe."

"Believe me I will."

"Good. I'll talk to you then."

She quickly pecked him on the cheek. She wished she could stay but she just couldn't.

"Bye Rory Gilmore."

"I'll see you later Tristan DuGrey."

She turned away and walked back to the car. She got in and it was silent. This would definitely be a long drive.