This chapter's a lot longer than my others. I've basically retold the episode 'Take the Devilled Eggs…' and integrated Kym into it. That's coz I wanted to show her as a part of Stars Hollow rather than a new character. Also it sets up her friendship a little more with Rory in preparation for later chapters.

I'd like to appologise for the delay in updating, I was on holiday in Italy, gorgeous Italian men on mopeds, I got distracted. So sue me! lol!

literatiforever: Lol happy you liked the chapter, and I'm very sorry I didn't give Shane a black eye. I probably should have but I felt I'd been evil enough to her. And very glad you liked the ending of my first Rory/Kym interaction.
Summer: I agree with you totally, Rory can be such a prude! That's how I wanted to show her and have Kym be her complete opposite. While I appreciate that it does seem natural for Kym and Jess to get back together it's not going to happen, he likes Rory too much. And yes, Shane is just so ugh Shane!
Roxydesigns: Thanks for reviewing. I'm glad you like it so far!
music4mysoul: Very happy you like Kym as a character. I think someone like her would have been amazing in the show!
smile1: Hey! Thanks for reviewing again! I'm happy you thought I kept Rory in character, as I've created Kym that doesn't apply as much. Also very glad you appreciated my first Rory/Kym interaction. As for the evolution of the story, it's pretty much going to follow the pattern of season 3, which means Jess WILL leave sob sob. Don't hate me!
Paige: Lol, even though you're probably my most critical reviewer, you're certainly one of the more amusing to read, and strangly helpful. Glad you liked the last chapter, hope you like this one two. And yeah Kym is a bit too outspoken which is how she's meant to be, but I've tried to tone it down just a little in this, let me know if I managed it.
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'So,' began Kym casually. 'Seen Rory lately?'

Jess's head snapped up from his reading to meet her calm stare across the room.

'Yesterday.'

'Really?' She asked, reclining back on the sofa and trying not to appear too interested. It had been little over a week since Kym had fixed Loreali's car and she hadn't seen head or tail of the younger Gilmore since. Now she was probing poor unfortunate Jess who'd been peacefully reading when Kym had barged in, ignoring Luke's protests, to say hi. Jess sighed.

'Why is this such a big deal to you?'

'Because I've been in Stars Hollow for the grand total of nine days and it's already driving me insane!' She said dramatically. 'Meddling in your love life is the only thing keeping me together.' There was a pause before he spoke again.

'I bumped into her yesterday, she was soaking wet and said she couldn't turn her neighbour's sprinkler off so I gave her a hand. Then it turns out wonderboy Dean was getting ready to save the day so I turned it back on. That's it.' He shut his book and got up.

'Now I've got some stuff to do if you don't mind?' Kym gave him a knowing smile and stretched languidly like a cat before getting to her feet.

'Yeah yeah whatever, I'll see you later.' She sauntered out the door and Jess waited for a few minutes before grabbing his coat and following.


The next day, well evening, Rory and Lorelai were sitting in the weekly town meeting listening with amusement to all the hype over Miss Patty's new boyfriend the Latin Jesus. Taylor was attempting to bring the conversation back to town issues.

'Hold it. There's one more issue that must be addressed before we can adjourn. All right. Now, that weird, taciturn fellow who's always walking around with his backpack has put in an absurd request to stage a protest in the town square,' suddenly Taylor's gaze was fixed on the door. 'What do you think you're doing here?' He demanded pompously. The entire assembly turned to see Kym standing casually in the doorway with a wide grin.

'Thought I'd come see what these town meetings are all about, if that's ok with you Atticus Finch,' she replied breezily. Taylor waved his gavel at her.

'Are you being cheeky young lady?'

'She's complimenting you,' said Rory before she could help herself. 'Well sort of, she's also mocking the idea of town meetings by calling it old fashioned.' Taylor began to get red in the face so Miss Patty intervened.

'Dear come in, have a seat.' Kym smiled and took a seat next to Rory.

'Did you guys know there's some huge Latin guy outside?' She whispered to Rory. Lorelai heard and leant over.

'That's Jesus, Miss Patty's new beau, good dancer.' 'I'm Kym by the way, I don't think we've been properly introduced.'

'I'm Lorelai, Rory's glamorous older sister and town model,' Loreali replied with a wink. Kym nodded and stifled a laugh, turning her attention back to Taylor.

'Now as I was saying this fellow wants to stage a protest in the town square.'

'The town loner?' Lorelai called out.

'That guy still lives around here?' Luke asked from the other side of Loreali.

'Somewhere in the hills right?' Questioned Babette.

'I thought he was long gone,' said Luke.

'No, he came into the bookstore a couple times last month, never said a word,' offered Andrew.

'He's a bit creepy,' said Miss Patty sagely.

'Very creepy,' agreed Taylor.

'But he's our Boo Radley,' protested Lorelai and Kym broke into hysterical laughter that she muffled with her hands. 'And we don't have a Boo Radley,' continued Lorelai. 'Unless you count the troubadour or Pete the pizza guy or the guy who talks to mailboxes.'

'Well, I think the point is that every town needs as many Boo Radleys as they can get,' interpreted Rory.

'Yes that's my point,' said Lorelai, the corners of her mouth twitching at Kym's behaviour. Kym got herself under control enough to call out especially to Taylor.

'Would you look at that, my very first Stars Hollow Town Meeting and I've already started a trend with the 'To Kill a Mockingbird References.' Taylor reached for the gravel again but Miss Patty snatched it out of his hands.

'What's he protesting anyway Taylor?' Taylor took a deep breath, his beady eyes still focused on Kym.

'Well, that's not indicated here, but it doesn't matter, because protesting is not allowed in the town square, period. It's un-American.'

'Do you mean like the Revolutionary War?' Asked Luke.

'And Rosa Parks?' Offered Babette.

'That's different. They were against the British and buses. No one likes the British or buses,' explained Taylor. Jesus walked in again and Miss Patty looked up.

'Yes dear what is it?'

'Oh I'm sorry, I thought I heard my name,' he said in a deep accented voice.

'No he said buses, dear, not Jesus.'

'Sounded like Jesus,' he said before leaving again.

'Could this meeting be more disrupted?' Whined Taylor, stamping his foot for good measure.

'I could do a soft shoe,' said Lorelai in a completive tone.

'Yeah, while I pound out a beat on the bongos,' said Rory with a smile.

'Oh that sounds like fun!' Babette clapped her hands. Kym shook her head in disbelief, mirroring Luke's actions unconsciously.

'Could you people be any weirder?' Everyone ignored her.

'I've got bongos in the back,' said Miss Patty.

'Seeing as how our attention spans are gnat-like tonight, as town Selectman I am refusing the town loner's request to protest and I am adjourning this meeting,' said Taylor huffily.

'She's all yours Jesus,' Lorelai cried out as everyone began to leave.

'We got nothing of substance done in this meeting,' Luke said grumpily adjusting his hat.

'And the tradition stands.' Lorelai replied grabbing his arm and pulling him after her out the door. Kym and Rory followed after exchanging a look behind. Rory was unsure of what to say to the other girl, as their last meeting had involved Kym accusing her of having feelings for Jess, which wasn't a lie, in a bold disconcerting way. Kym didn't appear in the least bit awkward as she lit up a cigarette the minute they were outside.

'How'd you find your first town meeting?' Rory ventured. Luke looked over his shoulder in interest.

'Yeah why did you decide to show?' Kym shrugged.

'Didn't have anything better to do and they sounded like they could be remotely interesting, which in a strange alarming way it was,' she paused. 'Someone needs to hit Taylor over the head with his gavel though.'

'All in favour?' Asked Lorelai and all four raised their hands.

'Motion passed, hey,' Lorelai turned her attention to Luke. 'What do you know about this town loner guy?'

'Same as everyone,' he replied with a shrug. 'Just kind of skulks around with that backpack. Never smiles.'

'Does he also make cheeseburgers and secretly harbor a desire to wear a backwards baseball cap?' She asked innocently.

'What?'

'They're cousins, identical cousins,' she sang jauntily.

'Stop it.'

And she did, because at that moment all four of them saw Jess drive by, yes drive by, in an incredibly beat-up car.

'Well…' Lorelai not surprisingly was the first to speak. 'Look who's back behind the wheel. Lovely.' Rory suddenly felt very uncomfortably.

'Mom I'm going to get going, I've got some studying to do.'

'Okay babe, I'll catch up with you.

'Bye Kym,' said Rory before walking quickly in direction of the Gilmore residence. The moment she was out of sight Lorelai rounded on Luke temporarily forgetting that Kym was there.

'When did Jess get a car?'

'Oh um…recently.'

'Where'd he get it?'

'He got it from a guy around here, at a place.'

'A guy at a place?' Lorelai sounded skeptical.

'Yeah.'

'You had no idea he had a car, did you?' Luke sighed.

'Not in the least.'

'Ah, way to have a handle of things, Luke,' said Lorelai in a tone indicating that she was getting slightly annoyed. Kym decided now would be a good time to get the hell out of there.

'Yeah, I'm out,' she murmured before moving away.

'Hey!' Called out Luke. She stopped and looked back at the adults. 'Did you sell him that car?' Luke asked evenly.

'I didn't sell him it,' said Kym truthfully. 'Besides it ain't none of my business if Jess wants to buy a car, besides he got a good deal on it, see you later.' She turned and ran before she could get asked any more questions.

'She so sold it to him,' said Lorelai. 'This is your fault.' Luke's mouth dropped open.

'My fault?'

'Yes.'

'How's it my fault? He doesn't share a lot with me, you know? And he's got a license. What can I do?'

'Stop him before he kills,' offered Lorelai.

'He's not going to kill anyone,' said Luke in an exasperated voice.

'He's got a back track record with cars,' Lorelai countered swiftly.

'Yeah, I know okay?' Said Luke. 'I'm not exactly thrilled with this.' Lorelai realised she'd overstepped the line slightly.

'Okay, I'm sorry. It's your thing. I'll just butt out now.'

'Where'd he get the money?'

'Okay, scratch the butting out.'


It didn't take long for Luke to come to Gypsy's inquiring about the car. Kym was lounging nearby as Gypsy examined Jackson's truck, ready to hand her a tool if necessary. Her new job was working out better than she could ever have imagined; Gypsy was a pretty decent boss, the pay was good, and she found the work easy. It beat being at home anyway. She'd phoned her little brother and felt much happier in Stars Hollow knowing he was ok.

'You don't take care of it,' said Gypsy from under the hood of Jackson's car.

'I take great care of it.'

'This truck really doesn't like you.'

'Oh so it's talking to you now?' The sarcasm was more than obvious.

'Your transmission's shot,' she continued.

'I shift up and down a lot.'

'Mr Grind-it-til-you-find-it, huh?' Joined in Kym, smiling at the perfect shade of purple Jackson's face was turning. He looked at Gypsy.

'Just tell me what needs doing.'

'Be faster to say what doesn't need doing.'

'Whatever you want,' he replied running out of patience.

'You ride your breaks. Bad for the truck, good for me. I like replacing brakes. Pays for the cable TV.'

'No problem,' said Jackson irritably. 'How 'bout I just make the check out directly to your cable company, would that be easier for you?'

'Yeah thanks,' said Gypsy standing up straight. 'And get some extra checks 'cause you're gonna be making one out to my milkman too. Oh and looky, you just brought Kym here six month's worth of camel lights.' Kym laughed.

'Oh Jackson I never knew you cared.' Luke approached.

'Hey Luke,' chorused Kym and Gypsy.

'Hey. Gypsy I don't wanna interrupt.' Jackson put his hands up.

'No please, interrupt. I need a little break from the gaiety,' he walked away and Kym called after him.

'Hey Jackson get started on that check, I'm going to need another pack of twenty soon!'

'So,' said Gypsy turning to Luke. 'What can I do for you?'

'Uh, well, uh, Jess came home with this car and it says on the slip that he brought it from you.'

'Yup,' it's working great, if that's what you're wondering,' said Gypsy proudly. 'Kym supped up the engine personally.' Kym found a spot of oil on the floor very interesting as Luke glared at her.

'Well I didn't know that, it's just uh…he paid you for it right?'

'Nothing's free at Gypsy's,' replied Gypsy.

'And he paid cash?' Asked Luke, perplexed.

'Mostly twenties.'

'Did you make sure Andrew Jackson was on the bills, not Alfred E. Newman or someone?'

'Looked real to me,' Gypsy shrugged.

'Well,' Luke tried a different tact. 'When he took the money out of wherever he had it, did a mask or a gun fall out?'

'No,' said Kym and Luke looked at her. 'But he was carrying it in a canvas bag with a big dollar sign on it.'

'Really?'

'No.'

'Good.'

'Guys are stupid,' said Gypsy.

'What?' Asked Luke turning back to her.

'You strip your gears, you ride your breaks, and if we don't laugh after we make a joke, you think we're serious.'

Kym cried out 'damn right' at the same time as Jackson called out 'I don't ride my breaks!'

'I just want to make sure it was on the up and up,' offered Luke as an explanation.

'Hey when people come in with cash, I don't ask where it comes from, do you?' Luke sighed resigned.

'Nah I guess I don't. Thanks Gypsy.'

'Anytime.' Luke nodded at Kym who winked in return and left. Gypsy had already stuck her head back under the hood of Jackson's truck.

'Oh, goody, a trip to Florida!'


The next time Kym spoke to either Rory or Jess was that evening. She had just rented a video from Kirk, which was entertainment in itself when she saw Lorelai's jeep come to a halt infront of Jess's car. In bewildered amusement, she watched as the two Gilmores proceeded to throw eggs at Jess's car. Not just any old eggs either. They were actually Devil-egging his car! Once out of eggs they ran back to the jeep like a pair of naughty school children and Lorelai by the looks of things was trying to make the car squeal like a getaway car. Failing this, they made the noise themselves before driving off. Kym shook her head, not believing what she had just seen. A small scowl marred her features; if Rory was devil-egging Jess's car, it didn't bode well for her matchmaking plans. Not at all.