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Also it has been pointed out that I spell Lorelai incorrectly. I had seen it spelt differently somewhere else and just recently discovered that I was spelling it wrong. After this chapter it will be spelled correctly.
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"What other objects could be interpreted from Steinbeck?" Professor Hardy asked.
"Hands." A student said.
"Very good, what about the hands?" Hardy asked.
"He is constantly describing every character's hands. What they look like, where they're positioned…"
"What could it mean?"
"They're the instruments of death." Rory said.
"That they are…that's all the time we have today, everybody please make sure your papers are ready to hand in for the next class. Have a nice day." The professor said as the class vacated the room.
As Rory was walking out the door a familiar voice called out her name. Turning around she noticed Logan holding out a cup for her.
"I thought you would like something to drink." Logan said.
"Thanks." She said.
"So I didn't see you around this weekend…"
"Yeah I was back home for my mom's wedding."
"That sounds nice. Did you have a good time?"
"I did." Rory said slightly confused at his behavior. "Is…"
"Rory…" Logan and Rory started at the same time.
"Go ahead." Rory said.
"No ladies first."
"I forget."
"Uh huh… I was wondering if you would like to grab some dinner tonight." Logan asked coolly.
"Ah…."
"If you don't that's fine I just thought…"
"Yes."
"Yes?" Logan asked somewhat surprised.
"Yes. I would like to have dinner with you tonight." Rory said.
"Great, I'll pick you up at six."
"Ok."
"Bye."
As Logan walked away Rory let out a deep sigh. 'I can't believe I just said yes. What was I thinking? I mean I just spent the weekend with Marty…we had a great time. But on the other hand… What's one dinner anyway? I mean it's not like me and Marty are dating. Are we? Does he think we are? Hmmm…. I have enough time to call mom. Maybe she can help me.' Rory decidedly pulled out her phone and dialed her mom's number.
"Hey what's up babe?" Lorelai asked.
"Not much. I was just calling to see how your weekend went."
"Good. It was very relaxing. But now I have tons of work to catch up on." Lorelai said looking over the small file of folders.
"Tons?" Rory asked. "How much could accumulate in three days?"
"Ok so maybe not tons, just two or three little things. Oh and we finally got those floor mats in."
"That's good. So how does it feel being married?" Rory asked.
"Perfect."
"I'm glad."
"So why did you really call?" Lorelai asked with a smirk.
"How did you…?" Rory asked opening the door to her suite.
"I'm your mom, I know when something is up. So?"
"Logan asked me out."
"What's the big deal…oh Marty."
"Yeah Marty." Rory said plopping down on the couch.
"Well which one do you like more?" Lorelai asked.
"I don't know." Rory said. "Maybe I should just give up all together."
"Then you end up like me and Luke and getting married at the age of…never mind."
"How old is Luke anyway?" Rory asked suddenly curious as to why she didn't even know her step dad's birth date.
"Um…I pretty sure he wouldn't like me to disclose that information."
"That's never stopped you before." Rory said pointedly.
"I think you should give Logan a chance… that is, if you are not dating Marty."
"Well he never said that we were but maybe we are since I invited him to the wedding." Rory contemplated.
"Just go out with him once and see."
"Ok. Thanks."
"That's what I'm here for. Call me and let me know how it goes."
"I will. Tell Luke I said hi."
"I will. Bye."
"Bye."
Lorelai hung up the phone and slipped on her coat and made her way into the kitchen. "I'm going out Sookie. If you need me you know my cell."
"Ok. And it's good to have you back." Sookie called out as Lorelai walked out the door.
"It's good to be back." Lorelai thought as she got in her car. As she made her way through the streets she realized how happy she was. For the first time she felt at peace, completely, well almost completely content about her life. There was one thing that she felt was still missing but she figured that could wait a few months. Pulling up to the diner she quickly parked and went inside.
"Hey!" Luke said kissing her cheek. "How's work?"
"Ok. What about you?"
"Pretty good, no major disasters while we were gone." Luke said handing her a mug. "Burger?"
"Yes please." She said taking a sip from the steaming mug in her hands. She swallowed then reached across the bar and gave Luke a swat on the arm. "This isn't coffee."
"No it's not. But it's much better for you." Luke said. "Especially with what we talked about this weekend."
"Not fair. But this is good chocolate." She said taking another sip and receiving a "you're impossible glace" from Luke.
