A/N- I'm not sure how this story will fit into the current TV plot line. The events in "But I'm a Gilmore!" have happened, cause I liked the development. But I don't own anything. Still.

Chapter Four

It had been an hour and a half of random driving. During dinner, Lorelai had felt silly about the impending trip. She and Rory were fine right? They were full of the usual banter as they ate, nothing to worry about. Right? Still, there was a nagging feeling at the back of Lorelai's mind that they needed to get more things out in the open, be honest.

Around 8:30, Lorelai's phone rang. It was a scramble to find it, but it was finally located wedged in between the cd case and sunglasses holder.

"Hello?" answered Lorelai.

"Hey, it's me," said Luke's voice.

"Aw hi Luke!" Without bothering to cover the phone, Lorelai repeated, "It's Luke!" to Rory, who nodded and smiled.

"I was just calling to check in, and I figured ya'll had stopped already since it's gotten dark. Tell me you have at least made reservations. Lorelai?" admonished Luke.

"Well, we couldn't decide and didn't want another cute Bed n' Breakfast"

"No 'Cheshire Cats'," Rory chimed in.

"It's late Lorelai, you need somewhere to sleep. Where are you? Maybe I can find somewhere for you in the phone book…"

"Well," Lorelai began sheepishly, "We drove for awhile and we're almost back in Stars Hollow. I guess we must have made a big loop or something…oh! Nevermind Luke! I've got the perfect place!"

"Ok then, goodnight!"

Ten minutes later, the Jeep had rounded a corner and was pulling up the Dragonfly driveway.

"The Dragonfly Mom? Please tell me you aren't trying to squeeze in more work time…." Rory began as she rolled her eyes.

"Well, it's close, costs me nothing and happens to have this great chef. Why not?"

Michel, busy surfing the web for "hottiez", looked up surprised to see Lorelai and Rory.

"Lorelai, what are you doing here?"

"We're having a sleepover Michel. Which one's free?"

Soon the girls were settled in a room, room service had been delivered, and both girls layed sprawled out on the beds, facing each other.

"So Mom, you must have had some hidden agenda for bringing us here, or at least planning a "sleepover"," said Rory suspiciously.

"Actually, yeah. I've been thinking a lot, which is never good, and I was wondering how you and Logan were doing. You know, where things are headed, how he doin' with that whole commitment thing, et cetera…"

"Oh. Well, we're doing great. He's being the perfect gentleman, brings me flowers, puts up with my movie choices, and basically spoils me. We both constantly enjoy each other's company. I really thought that things might be over quickly after his psychotic family though I wanted to marry him and bring down the family, but somehow, he fixed that too. It's just, so great you know? Everything is finally working out for us. And I told you about that internship? I'll start that soon, hopefully do a good job, and his family will respect me," Rory finished smiling.

This was a lot to process for Lorelai. Her child was growing up; not really a kid anymore. She had begun to realize that after she and Rory had fought over Logan's family. Now, although she wanted to be a mom, and tell Rory this kid was no good, she realized she needed to be the best friend and let her make her own mistakes.

"That's so great! I'm sorry that I was so hard on him after the dinner feud. It was just a lot for me to process. But he does seem to be treating you well and you always smile when you talk about him. I guess you are doing good for him. I respect that, Kid," said Lorelai, trying to sound understanding.

Rory let out a sigh of relief. "Thanks so much, Mom. I really needed your support in this decision. I'm glad you understand! Oh, by the way, I ended up with your copy of Life of Pi somehow. Did you mean to give it to me?"

"Oh, no I guess I left it in your car last weekend or something. No rush to get it back," said Lorelai. It was a relief to be back to normal conversation, but odd that Rory had changed the topic so quickly. Oh well, maybe she doesn't want to dwell on it. She's got my approval and we're done.

"So kiddo, you're really close to being done with your entire second year of Yale. Any big summer plans you should clue your mom in on?"

"Um, I really just want to spend time at home, get a laid-back summer job. I'm not very concerned about a job to 'get me noticed'. I just miss the town and you so much during the year; I guess I just want time at home. Maybe go see Logan on the weekends. I'm not uptight about it. I will, however, study for my classes next year. Paris has this theory of "learning ahead". Supposedly makes your junior year easier rather than harder. Ooh, and I've gotten behind on my personal book list of To-Reads. Gotta get that taken care of," Rory rambled as Lorelai nodded here and there.

"Okay, so I'm bored with me. How are you and Luke?"

"We're good"

"Do you love him? Are you in love?"

A/N: Hope you got the picture of 2 friends talking. Little out of character I guess, I'll work on it. More on the way soon. Hope you like the pathetic little cliffhanger…