A/n: I'm sorry I didn't update sooner. I know it's not a lot but at least it's something. I haven't really had the time to write lately but I promise they'll be more next time! Be patient!

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I worked the store and drove Liz to school the entire week. My father seemed to be getting some what better. He was still really weak and in no condition to go back to work. Matthew came in Friday night and offered to relieve me from duty for as long as my father was ill. I accepted and dragged my weak body home. I walked in the front door and went to check on Liz after locking the door behind me. I peeked in and saw that she was successfully fast asleep. She had been great about feeding and putting herself to bed. I taught her how to use the microwave and bought several cups of Mac and Cheese and fruit cocktail so she'd at least have a balanced meal. I'd make a sandwich when I'd get home but that night I was so tired I crashed before getting to that point.

I ran into Lorelai by her locker Monday morning. She attempted to talk to me but I walked away fast enough to avoid what ever meddling questions I knew were going to come out of her mouth. With all the sleep I missed that past week I managed to inherit huge dark circles under my eyes. I evaded Rachel at lunch and it apparently concerned her. I received a phone call from her that night. She asked what had been going on and I told her about my father.

"Have some good news I guess." She hesitated. I asked her to continue.

"Well…um…I got sort of a job shadowing type opportunity." I told her I thought it was great. "It's in New York."

"Oh." You could hear the disappointment in my voice.

"Yeah, that's the other part of the reason I called. I wanted to know if you think I should take it."

"You don't need my permission. You do what makes you happy."

"Well, thanks, Luke. I guess I'll take the then."

"When do you leave?"

"In two days." I heard muffled voices in her background.

She told me she needed to go, we said our goodbyes, and then I hung up.

As if I wasn't already having enough of a bad day, Liz ran upstairs shouting excitedly that Lorelai was at the door. I politely went down to meet her.