Luke pulled the truck around when he saw Lorelai and Rory standing outside the hospital doors.
"Don't tell him I thought he was my father." Rory pleaded.
"I won't." Lorelai assured.
They got into the truck and rode home to a house Rory didn't remember. When they pulled into the driveway Rory couldn't take her eyes off of the structure.
"It's beautiful." She complimented.
"Wait till you see the inside." Lorelai replied, as she grabbed a box from Luke's truck. "It's not as glamorous."
They walked inside and Rory gazed around in the living room. She saw several pictures of Lorelai, and who she assumed to be herself. There was a stack of movies my the TV that was as nearly as tall as Rory was.
"That's something were going to have to catch you up on." Lorelai replied, stepping over beside Rory.
"This is a lot of movies." She noted.
"All of our favorites." Lorelai smiled. "We can get a head start tonight if you want. I'm in a "Driving Miss Daisy" kind of mood, with an afterglow of "Singing In The Rain."
Rory wondered what on earth Lorelai was talking about. She didn't bother to question it, however, she figured it would all come together soon enough. As Rory continued to look around the room, finding much interest in random objects, Sookie entered the house.
"Rory!" she exclaimed.
This time, Rory remembered. "Sookie." she replied. "Hi."
Sookie hurried over and gave her a hug. "How are you, sweetie?"
"I'm fine." Rory politely replied. She loved Sookie's bright personality. She found it very soothing.
"I came by to fix you all a special dinner, just like I promised."
Lorelai came back into the living room and spotted Sookie. "Hey." Lorelai happily greeted.
"Hey, Lore." Sookie exchanged. "I'm taking over you kitchen tonight." she replied as she headed off in its direction.
Lorelai laughed a little. "Sookie, sweetie, there's no food in my kitchen." Lorelai replied. "You know that."
"Sookie! Where do you want all of this?" Jackson called from the door way. Lorelai turned around to see Jackson loaded down with cookware, and groceries.
"In here!" Sookie called, leaning out of the kitchen.
"Hi, Rory." Jackson greeted as he shuffled by.
Rory giggled. "Do you want some help?"
"Sure." Jackson replied handing her a bag of groceries.
Luke walked in and set down the final box that was left in his truck. "That's all of them" he spoke, closing the door.
"Thanks, so much." Lorelai replied. "You've been a huge help today."
"It's no problem." Luke modestly stated.
"Stay for dinner." Lorelai insisted. "It'll be our way of paying you back for all that you've done."
Luke started to object, but then found himself captured by Lorelai's enchanting stare. "Alright." he replied. "I suppose Cesar can handle the diner the rest of the day."
Lorelai gazed into the kitchen at Rory. She was enjoying herself by helping Sookie prepare the food. Jackson was doing his usual complaining about how much pepper Sookie used on the foods, and how she' s so picky about the vegetables.
Lorelai heard a car pull up outside, she looked out the window to spot Christopher coming up the steps. She had forgotten all about him. Christopher opened the door and the first thing he saw was Lorelai and Luke standing together. Immediate jealously rushed through his body.
"Chris, hey." Lorelai greeted.
"I can come back later." Chris replied, turning to leave.
"I'll be here later, too." Luke said, halting Chris.
Chris slowly turned around and gave a crooked smile. "You know this is kind of a family moment." He replied.
"Chris..." Lorelai interjected.
Luke's face was set to stone. "All the family is already here."
Chris breathed deeply. "You must think you're really some big shot? Convincing my daughter that you're her father. Did that make you feel special? You'll never be anything to her." Chris snarled.
"I'm more of a father to her than you ever could be." Luke shot back. "You're the most pitiful excuse for a father in all the state of Connecticut. The one good thing that came out of all of this is that Rory can't remember the pain you've stacked on her over the years." Luke pointed his finger in Chris' face.
"Hey!" Lorelai shouted. "That's enough!"
The whole house fell silent. Sookie, Jackson and Rory slowly walked out of the kitchen. Rory saw Christopher standing in the doorway. She had only heard the last sentence that Luke had said, but it was enough to realize they were arguing over her.
"Chris, you should go." Lorelai replied in a lower voice.
He shot a look of disbelief in her direction. "You're kicking me out? You're the one who insisted I come over here."
"Well, obviously that was a bad idea." Lorelai returned. "I'm sorry."
Chris gazed around the room at all the faces. They were all solemn and quiet. He had no place among them. "Fine, I'll leave." Chris turned and exited the house, gently closing the door behind him.