A/N: Thanks once again to everyone who reviewed! You are all appreciated! I'm sorry this took a little longer to then my other chapters. I've had a really bad past couple of days, including a bruised face, so yeah!
gilmoregrly4life-There are about four months left until Laci has the baby. I am fast forwarding to her fifth month in this chapter.
ProFfeSseR- I know how to spell your username now, with out even looking. I feel so proud. Yeah, I guess you're right about not bringing Chris back.
Bloomin Daisy- Yes, I did think of a name. Kylie1403 helped me pick it out. I'm not going to say it on the site, because it would give it away, but if you want to know then you can email me. Thanks for helping decide to on how to have Emily find out.
Kylie1403- Thanks for helping me pick out a name. All I need now is a middle name. Also, thanks you for helping me decide how Emily will find out.
Falcon's My Daddy- Thanks for giving me the idea about Liam!
June had finally come! The first few weeks of June had been hard ones, but by June 15th everything became easier. Mandy moved back home, but she was grounded for most of the summer. Laci and Mandy still found time to see each other, even though it meant sneaking around.
Liam still hadn't told his parents about the boarding school. He tried bringing it up a few times, but each time he did he chickened out. He only had a month and a half left until he had to pack up and leave, so he knew they had to be told soon.
Friday Night dinners had started to become a problem for Laci. Emily was always commenting on her clothes and her weight. It was that time of week, and Laci was dreading it more then she dreaded school. Lorelai gave Laci a little talk before they left about how she had to tell Emily before the new mothers' function the next day at the hospital that the DAR hosts every year.
The Danes' all piled into the car and went to Friday night dinner. Rory's family was on vacation for a few days, so it was just the four Danes at dinner tonight. After about thirty minutes in the car, they arrived at Emily's.
Luke and Liam got out of the car as soon as it was parked, but Laci and Lorelai stayed behind to talk.
"So kid, this is it. This is the last your grandmother will see you as a sweet innocent girl."
"No, its not. I'm not telling her tonight." Laci stated simply before exiting the car.
"What do you mean you're not telling her tonight? You have to tell her tonight, because you know good and well that she will be at the new mothers' function tomorrow." Lorelai called after Laci.
"No I don't, and she won't be at the function because she's old. She can't drive any more, so how will she get there?"
"By one of her many drivers! I can't even remember a time when she drove herself anywhere! Your grandmother will be there tomorrow and you need to tell her sometime before tonight. I suggest you do it now." Lorelai said as they were greeted by a new maid.
The girls handed the maid their purses and then the boys lead the way into the living room. Once everybody was seated, girls on one couch and boys on the other, Emily began talking. Lorelai and Laci were sitting on the couch hoping the conversation didn't involve either of them.
"Lorelai, why didn't you tell me?"
"Um…tell you what, Mom." Lorelai asked.
"About Liam."
"Well, I guess that's because there's nothing to tell."
"There is everything to tell, Lorelai. Liam's schooling is very important and you should be proud of him."
"I am proud of him but there's nothing to tell. I swear I would tell you if there was something, but there's not!"
"Lorelai! Sometimes…"
"Mom, there is nothing to tell! Is there, Liam?"
By this point Liam's face was bright red, and he was avoiding any eye contact. He looked up at Lorelai then to Emily then to Luke, and lastly to Laci. Something in Laci's eyes said tell them, and that's what he did.
"I…um. Mom. Dad. I have been accepted into one of the best boarding schools in the United States."
"What?" Lorelai and Luke said in unison.
"I got accepted into a boarding school. It is one of the best in the country and I really want to go." Liam repeated.
"When did you find out?" Lorelai's heart was sinking.
"About a month ago. I've been trying to find the right way to tell you."
"Oh. Okay. So that's what Grandma was talking about."
"Mom…please don't be mad." Liam pleaded.
"We'll talk about this later Liam."
The rest of the Friday night dinner went by somewhat fast. Emily knew she had to lie off of Lorelai and Liam, and she normally doesn't talk to Luke, so that left Laci.
Midway through dinner Laci excused herself and went to Lorelai's old bedroom. She came down a few minutes later and pretended that she was sick. Emily understood and allowed the family to leave.
Once everybody was in the car and they had left Gilmore property, all eyes were on Liam, except for Luke who was driving. Everybody waited for Liam to start talking but he didn't know what to say. Half way home, Lorelai started to talk.
"How could you let me find out from my mother?"
"I'm sorry. I didn't know how to tell you."
"My mother, Liam. My mother."
"Mom I'm sorry. I really want this though. I need this!" Liam whined.
"I have to think about it."
"Lorelai, there is nothing to think about. Liam you my go to this school, as long as you come home for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and Easter." Luke joined in.
"Deal! Thank you soooo much dad!"
"Luke…"
"Lorelai…school to Liam is like the Inn to you. I think it would be a mistake not to let him go. I'm sorry, but he's right. He needs this."
"But…"
"Mom, I'll be fine. Plus, I don't leave for two months. We can spend time together if you want." Liam bribed.
"I guess so. I just didn't think I would send you away to school for another four years."
The next day was the new mothers' function. Laci and Lorelai got there 15 minutes early and took a seat in the back. So far there was no sight of Emily. The girls put their coats down on the chairs and went to the bathroom before it started. When they returned, there were a few more people there, but the room was not filled yet.
Within time, the whole room was filled with pregnant mothers or mothers with babies. Right when the presentation was starting, Laci looked up and spotted Emily. Emily walked up to the podium and began the program, but she didn't notice Lorelai and Laci until half way through. During the rest of her presentation, she kept her eyes strictly on her daughter and granddaughter.
After the presentation had ended and the gift baskets were handed out, Emily walked towards Lorelai and Laci. Laci was too scared to look up at her grandmother, but she could tell when Emily had approached. Laci finally lifted her head, but Emily wasn't there. She glanced over at her mother, and immediately followed her mothers glare across the room. Laci returned her eyes to her mother, and received her mother's eyes in return.
"That was weird." Lorelai whispered
A/N: Special thanks to Falcon's My Daddy and Kylie1403, who both helped me with the ideas for this chapter. You guys rock!
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