Disclaimer: My name is not Amy and, for the shock of it all, I am not associated with anyone by the name of Amy.
A/N: I would like to apologize( how many times have I had to say that) for making this story confusing. Here are a few MORE things to be cleared up:
My literature teacher gave my class a great piece of knowledge the other day; she said to suspend your disbelief. This means, for example, to all of you who question my antics, Lorelai didn't know two kids came out of her. If you suspend your disbelief and don't over analyze, like I always do (there goes my inner hypocrite), than you will, if this storyline is to your liking, enjoy the story.
Thanks a bunch to smile1 for being so critical of me. I like it when people criticize me, if done properly.
I can't think of anything else to say off the top of my head, so if I forgot to say something, let me know in the review I expect you to give me.
Chapter Setting: Read so you don't get confuzzled.Rory and Lorelai are back from Europe. Lori stayed at their house all summer. Rory hasn't asked Lorelai many questions about Lori, and when she tried, Lorelai was evasive, showing that she'd rather not talk about it. Lori hasn't mentioned the letter Jess gave her to Rory yet.
Chapter 7: Gilmore Moment
"Smell this."
"What? Why?"
"Smell this. I forgot pillows didn't have to smell like feet."
"They don't, unless your feet are on them, which they are."
Lorelai lifted her feet from the pillows and questioned her daughter, "Better?"
"Much."
"Was that a Gilmore Moment I just walked in on," Lori said as she entered the room.
The girls eyed each other. "Yup," they chorused.
Later…
"…and extra pickles."
"Extra pickles? What the hell are you planning on doing with extra pickles?"
"Eat them," Lorelai explained to Luke as if he we a four year old.
"Where do you expect me to put them?"
"On my plate."
"Oooh, me too please," Rory chimed in.
"Same here," added Lori.
"Yay, your first Gilmore Moment," Lorelai cheered.
"It's been a pleasure," Lori beamed.
Luke mumbled something in protest, but not to be heard, and headed to the kitchen.
He returned in a minute with their orders.
"Your burgers," he presented in his usual monotone.
"Um, Luke," she began, "you gave us extra pickles."
He walked away, clearly frustrated, as the girls' smiles widened.
Later…
Rory sat in her room, reading, when there was a knock on her door.
"Come in."
Lori entered the room and Rory set her book down.
"Oh, hey Lori."
She breathed heavily and sat down on the bed.
"Um look, I don't mean to be the bearer of bad news, or whatever you would call this, but, um…here." She handed Jess's letter to Rory.
"What's this?"
"Just open it."
Rory did as she was told.
She read the words over and over again, hoping they would change.
They wouldn't, though.
They were there, and they were from HIM. But…how?
She read it over one last time, just for good measure.
Rory,
I don't know how to say this, I mean, you deserve to know what happened. I was a lousy boyfriend. There's no excuse for what I did to you. But I can explain myself, and that's what I plan to do right now. First of all, I was the person who called you at graduation. I meant to say so much, I thought it would help, but I admit, I was scared. I've never been scared before. I've been in street fights with knives and such, but I was never scared. I felt something, Rory, and so I ran, I ran because I'm not supposed to feel anything. I can't make you understand. I hope you can, though. I miss you Rory. I just want to go back in time, but I can't. I've never said this to anyone, but. I love you. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me.
Jess
She should feel tears in her eyes.
She should feel hate.
And yet…
Nothing.
She felt…relieved.
Happy even.
She felt…loved, for lack of words.
And then, there was another feeling.
A feeling of…I don't know, replication, if that's possible.
She felt it back to him.
Like she, may be, just may be, could love him too.
May be.
"Thank you," she said to her sister.
They hugged a little, Rory, out of happiness, and Lori out of concern.
"Um, this is going to sound a little strange, but can I have your number?"
"Uhm…sure."
End of chapter:
A/N: Yay! I have no patience whatsoever, and that is why I can't wait for him to say that. Yay! Anyhow…Sorry 'bout the first two sections of this chappie… I just wanted this to be a happy chapter. Those were nothing but little bits and pieces of shows incorporating Lori into them, so I can show how Rory and Lori grew to be friends. Hope you liked this. RR!