Chapter 25

Richard and Emily Gilmore's House
The soon-to-be family arrives

"I'm not going in." Lorelai said sitting back in her seat.

"Oh yes you are." Luke and Rory said in unison.

"I'm with Mom on this one. I don't want to go in either." Lucy said.

"She loves me." Lorelai said.

Rory rolled her eyes and said, "Mom, it was your mouth who said 'yes' to this, why are you complaining?"

"Because, this is a bad idea."

"Lorelai would you stop being a baby and let's go." Luke said getting out of the truck and opening Lorelai's door.

"Fine, but if she says one thing to offend you or me or anybody, we're leaving."

"Fine, now coming, you too Lucy." Luke said.

"Fine." Lucy said reluctantly.

The four of them stood outside the door, silently not moving.

"So…what now?" Lorelai said.

"I guess we ring the doorbell." Rory said.

"That's a good idea."

Nobody moved.

"Who's going to ring it?" Lorelai asked.

"They're your parents." Luke said.

"Fine." Lorelai rang the doorbell.

"You're here." Emily said.

"Yes we're here. Hi Mom." Lorelai said.

"Hello Lorelai."

"Hi Grandma." Rory and Lucy said politely.

"Hello girls. Luke it's good to see you."

"You too Mrs. Gilmore." Luke said.

"Well, come in, come in." Emily said ushering them inside. "It's freezing, winter's almost here." When they were inside Emily said, "Richard they're here!"

"It starts now." Lorelai whispered to Luke.

"Ssh. Keep calm." Luke whispered back.

They hung up their jackets and Emily said, "How about some drinks?"

"Uh sure Mom." Lorelai said.

"Oh for goodness sake, Richard!"

"Oh hello." Richard said coming out of his study.

"Hi Grandpa!" Lucy said giving Richard a hug. Emily looked at them coldly.

"Hello Lucy." Richard turned to Luke. "Hello Luke, it's nice of see you."

"You too, Mr. Gilmore." Luke said more confidently than speaking to Emily as he shook Richard's hand.

"Hi Grandpa." Rory said giving Richard a hug.

"Rory! How nice of you to make it."

"Hi Dad." Lorelai said.

"Hello Lorelai."

"Okay, now that we have all of our greetings, to the drinks." Emily said. "Would you like a martini Lorelai?"

"Uh, no actually I think I'll have some water today."

"Are you sure?" Lorelai nodded. "Well then, Luke how about for you Luke, martini?"

"Yes please Mrs. Gilmore." Luke said.

"Soda for you two?" Emily said pointing Rory and Lucy.

"Yes please Grandma."

After the drinks were given out, the discussion began.

"How are things at the diner Luke?" Richard asked.

"It's doing very well."

"That's good, and school Rory, Lucy?"

"Yale's good." Rory said.

"Yeah, school's good for me too. I got the highest in my grade on an exam we had a few weeks ago." Lucy said.

"Wow, that's wonderful!"

"Well, on that note, Lorelai, I would like to talk to you about high school for Lucy." Emily said stepping in.

"Oh boy, Mom, Stars Hollow is perfectly fine for Lucy, she's happy there." Lorelai said.

"Lorelai do you not want Lucy to have the same education like Rory. They were both above their classes; I don't see why Lucy shouldn't go to Chilton."

Lucy and Rory looked at each other.

"Well, first of all, the school year has barely started; Lucy has plenty of time to decide whether or not she wants to go to Chilton."

"But-"

"Emily, stop pestering them. Lorelai is right; she does have some time still to think about these things."

"Fine."

"Dinner is ready Mrs. Gilmore." The maid said.

"Thank you Barbara. Let's eat shall we." Emily said leading the way to the dining room.

"Sorry about that kid. I didn't mean to put you on the spot like that." Lorelai said lingering behind with Lucy.

"That's okay." Lucy said.

"You don't have to go to an Ivy League if you don't want to. I won't force you."

"I know, let's just go eat."

When everyone sat down at the table, they began eating.

"So Lorelai, Luke would you guys like some red wine, or white wine?" Emily asked.

"Um no thank you Mom." Lorelai said.

"No thank you, Mrs. Gilmore." Luke said.

"Okay then."

Everyone ate in silence. Lorelai looked up from her salad and looked at her father. He gave her a 'tell her' type look. Lorelai shook her head slightly so nobody would notice.

Emily noticed this and said, "So Lorelai how is business at the inn?"

"Business is good Mom." Lorelai said.

"That's good."

When it was time for dessert, Emily asked, "Would you like some coffee, Lorelai, Rory?"

"Yes please Grandma." Rory said.

"That's okay Mom, tea would be fine." Lorelai said.

"But you would normally have coffee. What's going on Lorelai? And are you gaining weight?" Emily questioned.

"Nothing, Mom, everything-everything's fine."

"You don't look fine Lorelai."

"It's nothing Mom!"

"Lorelai what are you hiding? Are you pregnant Lorelai?"

Lorelai looked at her father. He gave her a sympathetic look. "Yes Mom! Okay yes. I'm pregnant! Are you happy now?"

"How could you keep something like this Lorelai? The wedding was one thing, but this! Lorelai do you not want me to be a part of this child's life? How long have you known?"

"That's another thing too, Mom. It's not one, it's three." Lorelai said nervously. Kill me now! She thought.

"Three, Lorelai, triplets! How could you keep something like this from me and…" Emily looked at Richard. "You knew, you knew didn't you."

"Emily I-" Richard started.

"No, I don't want to hear it Richard."

"Emily let me explain."

"It was my fault Mom, I told him not to tell you." Lorelai said.

"This is unbelievable. You obviously haven't known for a long time Lorelai. You're getting big. You think I didn't notice. It all fits together. No wine, no coffee."

"Mom, you didn't even want to know! The way you treat me and Luke, you push us away Mom!"

"I push you away?" Emily repeated. "You pushed me away. You walked out of our lives 20 years ago with a child. You obviously didn't want us in your lives then. Or how about when you were pregnant with Lucy? We didn't know until you were 6½ months along. How could I trust that you would have told me this time?"

"Mom I-"

"Just tell me this Lorelai, why didn't you want to tell me? In all honesty."

"Mom, you've done things and said things, that-that have put me down Mom. You never really listened to me Mom. You hurt my feelings Mom, and Luke's. The things you've said about him. You were the one making fun of me when I wasn't with him, and now that I am, you don't like him. I just don't understand you."

"You don't think you've done things to hurt me. Sure you have Lorelai. It's not always about you. With every day that does by, I feel less and less apart of your life, and I-I want to be." She paused. "I'm sorry if I ever hurt your feelings Lorelai."

"You're…sorry?" Lorelai asked surprised.

"Yes, I truly am. I'm also sorry Luke." All Luke could do was nod.

"I'm-I'm sorry too Mom. You're right, I also hurt your feelings, and you may not believe me, but I really am sorry."

"I accept your apology."

"Likewise." They stayed there silent. "So…will you let me be a part of your life, and the babies?" Emily said hopefully.

Lorelai smiled and said, "Of course."

Emily smiled and said, "Thank you."

Richard, Luke, Rory, and Lucy looked back and forth at the mother and daughter. Inside they were all deep in their own thoughts.

Author's Note: I didn't really want them to be angry at each other forever. But there will be more arguments.