Chapter 3

Luke came down the stairs the next morning to find Rory and her little half sister singing "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmitt" at the top of their lungs. Luke grunted and gave a half laugh. He didn't realize how much Rory had changed since she had a little sister around to be with. He also knew that she had so much more responsibility on her shoulders since she had become a resident doctor at the Children's Hospital in New York.

"Good Morning, Ror, when did you get back?" asked Luke.

"Just about an hour ago, Dad wanted me to bring GeeGee back for awhile and I decided it would be a great idea to spoil her while I'm around taking a break." Rory replied.

"Unka Luke, can I have some cancakes?" asked GeeGee.

"Sure, pancakes coming right up." Luke said.

Just then the bell to the diner rang and Lorelai swooped in and grabbed Luke by his collar and gave him a quick peck on the lips.

"Geez Lorelai, why do you keep doing this to me? Even when I'm working?" asked Luke.

"Well don't I have the right to smooch with my boyfriend whenever I want?" asked Lorelai.

"Yes, but every time you kiss me..." as Luke realized what he was saying he also instantly realized that Rory was watching what he was saying and so was GeeGee.

"Well, I guess you just make me love you more," Luke then responded. He then turned around and went back into the kitchen part of the diner and Lorelai then sat down to sit with Rory.

"So how's Chris?" asked Lorelai.

"Mom, I have to tell you something, he's not doing to well financially. He could loose his apartment he's two months behind in his rent" said Rory.

"Wha.. I don't understand. He kept telling me he had everything under control" said Lorelai.

"I understand Mom but I don't know what to do. He really doesn't want anyone to see him fail, especially his daughters. There's got to be a way to help him out." Rory responded.

"Well, I'm able to help in any way I can, I mean with the Dragonfly pretty much running itself I don't mind giving him rent money or babysitting" said Lorelai

"I think he'd understand that but I don't think he'd be too happy with me telling you." said Rory.

"I know Hun, but I'm glad you told me. I'll go over today, and pay his rent for four months for him so that he can relax slightly, and tell him not to worry about paying me back." said Lorelai

"Thanks Mom, you've been great." Rory replied and as she did so Luke brought over GeeGee & Rory's breakfast so they started eating.