Chap 02 – It's Not That Bad
(LANE and RORY are walking in the town square)
LANE: Again, you said it was okay to a guy around your age come and live in your house?
RORY: There wasn't much else to say besides 'okay'.
LANE: You could have said 'no'?
RORY: Oh, really? Try to say 'no' while Luke is pratically begging you just to nod. And it's not that bad. Right?
LANE: Oh, right. A guy who came from New York because ven his own mother couldn't stnd him anymore is coming to your house. To live with you. Because you agreed to it. And it's not that bad. He must use drugs and wear black leather jackets and he must drink and smoke and I bet he is just an ugly idiot teenager who won't stop pissing you off. And still, it's not that bad. And he is a guy. A teenager guy. In your house. You know the possibilities of something tragic to happen? And all of this is going to happen because you said 'okay'.
(RORY looks at Lane confused and a little scared)
RORY: It's not all true, all of this...it's not going to happen...it's not that bad, right?
(They've reached the bus stp and a bus from New York stops in front of them. A few passengers leave the bus, but only one teenager with a bag. They stare at them and then Lane looks at Rory)
LANE: Okay, I take out the 'ugly' part, I have to go, mom is waiting me to go to bible studies. (LANE starts walk away but then turns back to Rory) Oh, by the way, mom asked me to tell you she is praying for you and that you'll go to hell. )SHe looks at the guy and then back at RORY) And I'll start praying for you too. you'll need it.
(RORY walks to Luke's nephew)
RORY: Hey, you are Luke's nephew right?
JESS: Jess.
RORY: Hi, I'm Rory. You'll be living in my house- our house, I guess. I'm Lorelai's daughter.
JESS: Lorelai?
RORY: Yeah, Luke's wife?
JESS: Luke is married?
RORY: Well, yeah. You didn't know?
JESS: We didn't really have herat-to-heart phone calls.
RORY: Roght. Anyway, Luke is working so he asked me to pick you here and get you home or give you the Stars Hollow tour. Which one you prefer?
JESS: This town must is probably smaller than a match box, I think I can give myself a tour later.
RORY: Okay, so house it is.
(She stars walking but he doesn't move for a moment, checking her out. Then he smiles and starts to walk too, following her.)
(They enter the house)
RORY: So this is our house. (They climb the stairs) So, here is mom and Luke's room, this is the bathroom...(They go to the first floor again) and this is the living room, kitchen, and this is my room. That's it.
JESS: And I'd be sleeping...
RORY: I'm not sure yet, but I guess you'll be in our couch today, at least Luke figure something out.
JESS: Huh.
RORY: The couch isn't that bad, and I'm sure we'll work something out.
JESS: Whatever.
RORY: Okay. So...what did you used to do in New York?
JESS: Uh, I used to ditch school, hang out with some guys that obviously weren't in my mother's fav list, party a little, just stuff... What there is in Stars Hollow to have fun?
RORY: There are all this town events like the "Basket Auction" and the "Dance Marathon" and the guys play hockey and basketball...
JESS: I said the 'fun' didn't I?
RORY: Hey, it is fun. You just need to get used to it.
JESS: Okay so what do you do to have fun? Cook cookies and take care of the house like a good housewife?
RORY: Actually I like to read?
JESS: Read?
RORY: Yes. And when I'm not reading I usually hang out with Lane, my best friend. She has this amazing CD collection...
JESS: Okay, okay, I get it. There's nothing to do in this town. So, is there anything to eat in the house?
RORY: No, not really. Mom and I can't cook, we put the place on fire. So Luke is the one who does all the cooking, and since he's not home... But we could go to Luke's and you get to see Luke too.
JESS: So Luke has a diner?
RORY: Yeah, that's how mom met Luke.
JESS: Right, and all the love came from there. Beautiful story, really. Now could we go, I'm starving.
RORY: Uh, sure. Let's go.
