A/N: Well, it seems that no matter how hard I try I can only get about one chapter up a week. Sorry to anyone who's dying to know what happens, but I'm updating as much as I can. Thanks for all the great reviews! They really make my day.

I thought last night's GG was one of the best episodes ever! It was so well written, and I'm so excited that it seems like something is finally happening between Luke and Lorelai! It really sucks that Rory and Jess aren't getting back together. But at least it doesn't seem that he's been written out of the series altogether. It's really weird that they have her all in love with Dean again when she's been over him for a whole season…but maybe I'm just biased. I do feel a little more justified in my portrayal of Jess as getting a bit more chatty when he's desparate, though.

Ok, here's chapter 5. bon apetit!

Disclaimers: d0n'7 pwn n07hin9. isn't that a 1337 disclaimer? (I am so lame.)

Chapter 5: You're invisible now, you got no secrets to conceal.

Rory stared icily at Lorelai over the top of her huge bacon cheeseburger.

"How could you just let me go up there? You didn't even give me the tiniest warning that Jess would be up there. How long have you known he was here? Have you and look been conspiring about this?"

"Honey, I swear no one was conspiring against you. Luke just told me this morning, and he asked me not to tell you because he didn't really know what was up yet, and he didn't want to upset you."

"Well, he screwed up. I'm upset. This is me, upset."

"Rory. Calm down. I'm sorry we didn't tell you, I just didn't know it would be such a big deal. I thought you were over him." Lorelai was genuinely surprised by Rory's reaction. Ever since graduation, Rory hadn't said a word about Jess, so Lorelai just assumed she had move on.

"Yeah, well, so did I." Rory stood up, shouldering her purse. "I'm going for a walk. I just need to sort things out for myself." She left brusquely, the door clanging shut behind her.

"So, I take it that didn't go well?" Luke asked Lorelai.

"I don't really know. I think she's just so shocked to see him again."

"Yeah, that makes sense. I was hoping it would turn out ok for them."

"It still could. Just give it time. You can't expect something that's been brewing for six months to resolve itself in one five minute conversation."

"I know. I just don't like conflict, unless it's with Taylor."

"Whatever, you know you're just a sucker for star-crossed lovers, you old softie." Lorelai stood to leave. "I'd better get going, Rory and I are supposed to go to some "event" with my parents tonight, and I need to alter a dress for her."

"Yeah, I gotta get going too." Luke put the coffee pot back behind the counter.

"Where are you off to? Got a hot date?" Lorelai joked.

"Ha, I wish. I'm taking Jess to the hospital in Hartford."

"Wow. Is he that sick?"

"I don't know, but the doctor's office here in town won't open until Monday, and he seems pretty sick. I can't really tell though—whatever bad things you can say about Jess, the kid's as tough as they come—he could be dying and would try to pretend it was just a cold."

"Yeah…I wonder where he gets that stubborn streak. It sure doesn't run in your family." Lorelai smile. "See you later, Lukie."

"Bye." Lorelai left the diner. Luke turned to Lane, who was standing behind the counter.

"Would you mind watching the diner this afternoon? I know you're supposed to get off at six, but I could pay you overtime."

"Sure, no problem. We don't have a gig tonight, and I need the extra money—I should get that window fixed before it gets rainy.

"Great, I should be back soon, but if something comes up, I'll call you." Luke trudged up the stairs to his apartment. He had a feeling this trip to the hospital was going to be less than enjoyable. First of all, he hated hospitals, and on top of that, Jess wasn't the most cooperative person in the world, and Luke had a feeling that he would be an even less cooperative sick person.