Claim: I own Bella, Ryan and maybe a few short scene characters…
Sum it up: "I never cared that much," Rory stubbornly retorted, and watched as he sauntered out of her life…again.
Mental note:
flash backs will be represented in italic
Warning: Short chapters…
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Luke scratched the side of his face, and sighed. He had a long- tiring day and wanted to get back to his family.
Wow…Luke has a…family.
It was all too unreal for the grumpy guy, but when he went home to his wife and kid- it felt so right.
And that's what he loved most about Lorelai Gilmore Danes- her unique ability to make everyone feel good at some point in their life…
And Luke found him-self very special to be feeling good…with her by his side.
Not to mention they're love had created a beautiful child.
What more can I man ask for in life?
And these were his exact thoughts as a smiling Lorelai entered the diner.
"Hun, when am I going to be able to bring an interior decorator in this place," Lorelai looked around her in fake disgust, "seriously- the messiness used to be attracting and now it's just…not."
Luke grumbled something about how he was going to strangle her with his bare hands when he got home later, and left behind the counter.
Lorelai smiled, knowing that he daily goal had been accomplished by making him angry, and slid into a chair.
Tristan said his 'hello's' to Luke and took a seat beside baby Lorelai- after handing a crying Lori to her father.
Rory entered the diner and smiled in comfort…everything was exactly the same.
At least one thing in her old life didn't change
And for this she was grateful as she dragged a fussing Bella behind her.
"Mommy, can I please look at the unicorns in that store?" Bella whined, "Please?"
"Later Isabella…" Rory sighed, and made her way over to the table. "Mommy's not really in the mood to shop."
"I'll be quick- I promise…"
"Bella," Rory warned.
Tristan narrowed his eyes at the little girl, and said, "Do you want me to take her?"
He asked the question to Rory- but made no eye contact with her.
When a surprised Rory gave a faint nod- Tristan stood up and took a smiling Bella in his arms.
I wonder a lot of things
I wonder if he'll ever look at me…
Ever again
I wonder if he'll ever forgive me…
And smile at me again
I wonder a lot of things
And I hate my self for having to wonder
And I hate that my daughter loves her father
I have selfish wishes that he'll turn his back away
So that she wont hate me as much as she hates him
But he won't turn his back away
And she doesn't hate him
She loves him
And I hate my self for wanting her to hate him…
And I wonder when I became such a terrible mother
Terrible person…
Lorelai watched Rory stare after them…and smiled. "Aren't you going to sit?"
Rory nodded- shock wearing off, and opened a menu.
Silence…
"So, what's good here?" Rory asked, trying to hide a smile.
Silence…
And then both Gilmore's started laughing hysterically…
Luke came from the back with Lori in his arms, "What's going on out here?"
Lorelai wiped tears from her eyes, "nothing Hun."
Luke stared at a very grown Rory, and smiled. "Get up from your seat and into these arms…"
Rory responded happily- doing exactly what she was told.
And Luke gave Lorelai the baby so he could properly hug his first daughter…because that's exactly what Rory was to him.
Lorelai sat in awe, wanting to interrupt the moment with a dumb remark, but thought against it.
"You better not leave like that again," Luke pulled back, and hit Rory in the arm playfully. "Now that all of the sappy hellos are done- I'm guessing you want…coffee?"
"Wow Luke," Rory faked mock shock, "you know me so well."
Lorelai lifted her finger- as if to ask for coffee also, but Luke rolled his eyes and walked away.
"That man is ridiculous," Lorelai scoffed.
Rory chuckled, "because he wants you to be healthy?"
"He acts like I'm still pregnant," Lorelai huffed with a small pout.
"I still can't believe you went and had another kid," Rory faked hurt, "were you trying to replace me?"
Lorelai nodded, "I confess!" she threw her hands up dramatically, "I needed another little punk just like you that I can nag and fuss over! And I was even so desperate I hooked up with any man available at the time."
"Well, at least that explains why you picked Luke..." The other Gilmore sighed, "Maybe next time you should try an out-of-towner, because I hear they make cuter kids."
"I heard that one too, but I didn't believe it, and now I'm stuck with this little monster," Lorelai said, referring to Lori, who was mischievously playing with the Salt.
And more laughter
"She's adorable," Rory admitted. "I wish I was there when she learned how to walk."
"You didn't miss much- she learned quickly," Lorelai shrugged, "and besides- the whining would have driven you crazy. I thought I was going to rip out all my hair. I'm telling you I even called my mom so she could put me in the insanity ward, but no…she wouldn't do it for me!"
"I would have done it for you," Rory placed a comforting hand over her mothers.
"Of course you would have- you're the kind one in the family," Lorelai sulked, "but then again- you probably would have wanted to be in there with me."
"True…"
Lorelai cracked a smile, "so… no more kids for you?"
Rory shifted uncomfortable, and shook her head. "A few years after the 'accident' I went to the doctor to ask if he thinks I should have kids, and he told me it would be practically impossible to get pregnant after what happened."
The older Gilmore tightened her grip on Rory's hand, "sorry kiddo."
"No big deal," Rory smiled sideways, "I didn't want to have a kid with Ryan anyway."
Lorelai stiffened at the mention of his name, and cleared her throat. "I wonder where Luke is with our damn coffee."
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"Mommy loved unicorns when she was a little girl," Bella announced, holding her fathers hand while walking through the store.
"I know," Tristan said softly, and secretly hated that he knew.
After about ten minutes of shopping, they started walking back to the diner.
Parked in front of the diner was a black Lexus, and a man getting out of the drivers side. A man that looked strangely familiar.
And Tristan noticed that the man was also staring intently at him…
Bella glanced up quickly, and with a gasp- tightened her grip on Tristan's hand.
"What the hell are you doing to my daughter," Ryan accused, stepping forward and grabbing for Bella.
The little girl ran behind Tristan, and held on to his leg. "She's not your daughter…Ryan," Tristan scoffed- hatred arising in his heart.
Ryan's face fell slightly, and he narrowed his eyes at the man in front of him. "Tristan Dugrey…"
Tristan just sneered.
A smirk made its way on Ryan's face, and he crossed his arms to his chest. "Well- well you're the reason why Rory ran away."
Silence…
"You know," he stepped closer, "I'm not going to play these silly games with you Tristan- we're both adults here. I want you to let go of my kid, and tell me where my wife is- so I can bring them home."
Tristan stepped closer too, holding on to Bella. "You are not taking my daughter anywhere!"
Bella looked up at the man that just called her his daughter, and then at the man who she knew as her father…Boy, was she confused!
Ryan glared. "So, she finally told you huh? What makes you believe her now? You do know that we slept together when you two were together years ago…"
Tristan's face paled, and he shook his head.
"Rory's a slut Tristan," Ryan smirked, "and it's time you know the truth. Bella is my daughter and I'm her father. Don't be a fool…"
Tristan pursed his lips, and shook his head. "I know Rory would never do that to me… Bella's my daughter- so I suggest that you turn and walk away right now!"
"I raised her!" Ryan shouted- now inches away from Tristan's face.
"I don't care- she's my daughter and I don't want you touching her," Tristan yelled.
Just then Lorelai and Rory came running outside…
"Let's go Bella," Ryan ordered, pointing his finger at the small child.
"You're not taking her!" Tristan screamed again, shielding Bella.
"Stop it," Rory yelled, coming in between the two angry men- Lorelai snatching Bella into her arms, "just stop it!"
Both men equally glared at a stressed looking Rory.
No one spoke for a minute…
Ryan scoffed at Rory, and threw daggers at Tristan with his eyes. "If you're not home by nine- I'm calling my lawyer."
"Why?" Rory hissed.
Ryan didn't say anything- he just started walking away.
"Ryan!" Rory screamed.
Still walking…
"RYAN!"
He turned around and pointed to Tristan, "Don't be a fool…"
Lorelai brought a tear stricken Bella inside the diner, and placed a fallen tear behind her ear. "Everything's going to be just fine Isabella… don't cry."
"I don't get it," the little girl sobbed, "what's going on?"
Lorelai embraced her grand-daughter but said nothing…
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Rory closed her eyes and tried to remember how to breathe. It was all too much to handle…
"Is it true?" Tristan asked, staring at her intently.
She opened her eyes and looked straight into his, "is what true?"
"Did you sleep with him when we were together?"
Rory didn't know what to say- honestly she was shocked that Tristan would ask such a question. "Excuse me?"
"You heard me," he said, avoiding her weary eyes.
She exhaled sharply, and closed her eyes again- not knowing how much more she could take in one day… and when she opened her eyes- an answer at the tip of her tongue- he was already far down the street.
Done…
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