(Rory is walking towards Deans house. Jess runs up to her.)

Rory: What do you want Jess.

Jess: Is that anyway to greet someone? I thought a lady of your stature would know better.

Rory: What's that suppose to mean.

Jess: Nothing, never mind. Here I'm finally returning the book I borrowed from you.

Rory: Thanks! How did you like it?

Jess: Wasn't half bad.

Rory: (Smiling) I knew you would like it.

Jess: I never said I liked it.

Rory: Close enough.

Jess: So, (pause) where you headed?

Rory: Dean and I are going out today.

(Jess makes a face)

Jess: Your still dating him.

Rory: Yeah! Dean is a really great guy.

Jess: He just doesn't seem like your type.

Rory: Well you obviously don't know me.

Jess: You just don't seem to have a lot in common with him.

Rory: (Raising her voice) What would you know?

Dean: Rory there you are.

Rory: Hey Dean! I was just coming to see you.

Dean: (Notices Jess) What is he doing here?

Jess: (Smirk) Nice to see you too.

Rory: He saw me walking to your house and gave back the book I lent him a while ago.

(Holds up the book)

Dean: Whatever.

Jess: Jeez I'm out of here, bye Rory. (Pause) Dean.

Rory: Bye.

Dean: Bye.

(Jess walks away)

Rory: So what do you want to do?

Dean: What?

Rory: It was just a book Dean. Don't get so mad.

Dean: I'm sorry Rory but there is something about him I can't stand.

Rory: Like what.

Dean: Maybe that he likes my girlfriend.

Rory: What! Jess doesn't like me. Even if he did it wouldn't matter because I am with you.

Dean: (Grabs Rory's hand) I know.

(Outside the Dragonfly Inn)

Lorelai: There you are!

(Drags Luke to bench by the ice)

Lorelai: Hurry up Luke!

Luke: I'm ready.

Lorelai: First things first (pause) before you get on the ice remember (pause) the ice is your friend. That said are you ready to give it a go Lukey?

Luke: Lorelai!

Lorelai: Okay I get it no more Lukey. (Pause) Ready Lucas?

Luke: (sighs) Yeah.

Lorelai: I won't let you fall I promise.

Luke: That's a great comfort.

Lorelai: Hey! I resent that. (Smiles) Now come on.

(Lorelai extends her hand, Luke looks at her, as he steps onto the ice he gently takes her hand. After a little wobbling Luke straightens up and starts to skate fairly well. He smiles to himself as they both skate hand in hand.)

Luke: I feel ridiculous!

Lorelai: Well you shouldn't you are doing really well.

(Luke almost falls)

Lorelai: Guess I spoke to soon.

Luke: Do you mind if we sit down for a minute

Lorelai: Not at all.

Luke: (Sigh) Thanks.

(Luke and Lorelai sit down)

Lorelai: So what's going on with you Luke?

Luke: What do you mean?

Lorelai: You know with the whole Jess situation. How is everything going with you and Jess?

Luke: (Sigh) Fine.

Lorelai: Fine that's it.

Luke: I don't know.

Lorelai: You can tell me Luke believe it or not I do know how to listen.

Luke: (Takes in a deep breath) Sometimes I feel like I don't have control. I never knew that parenting could be this hard. I want to help him but I'm afraid (sigh) I'm afraid that I'm just going to fail him in the end.

Lorelai: Oh Luke. You took in a seventeen year old when his mom didn't want to deal with him. He came with baggage and you knew that. I even told you that it would be difficult but you helped because he is family. I think that you are doing a terrific job. Don't doubt yourself, one day when you have your own kids you will be a great dad.

Luke: Really?

Lorelai: Really! (Pause) Now what do you say we hit the ice.

A/N That my friends was chapter two. I should have chapter three up in a couple of days. hope you like it.