Disclaimer: I don't own anything that you recognize; if I did, do you think I'd be writing fanfiction? I only own the Masons and my plot idea…the WB and the creators of "Gilmore Girls" own everything else.

A/N: Thanks for all your encouraging reviews! I'm really glad you like this story. In response, to a couple of reviews that were left: I'm not quite sure of the pairings totally yet, especially concerning Rory, but for all of you JavaJunkies out there, you'll be happy in the end.

Chapter 2: The Truth

When Rory got back to her room, she sat at her desk and opened the first letter. She unfolded it to find handwriting very similar to her own. It read:

Dearest Daughter,

If you are reading this, you are now 16 and as per our agreement, Maria and Dave have given this to you, so you can learn the truth. I am your biological mother, Lorelai Gilmore. Yes, you are named after me. When you were born, your father and I were only 16 ourselves and we would not have been able to give you the life you deserved. Your father's name is Christopher Hayden and while I cannot tell you if we are still together, I can tell you that both of us have loved you everyday of your life.

Maria probably has my phone number, as I hope to keep in touch with her. If you want, I would love for you to contact me. Maybe we can get to know each other and I can explain better the circumstances of your birth.

Your real mother,
Lorelai Victoria Gilmore

By the time she finished reading the letter, Rory had tears in her eyes. She couldn't believe her parents had been lying to her all her life. This explained things though, especially why she didn't look like the rest of her family. Tears streaming down her face, she opened the other envelope. There was a post-it note one the letter that read:

Rory,

This is the latest letter I got from Lorelai. I received it two months ago. She wrote to give me her phone number and address. If you would like to speak with her, your father and I will understand. I'm sorry that we never told you about this and I'm sure you're not very pleased with us right now, but please know we love you very much.

Maria

Rory opened the letter and picked up the phone, figuring it was not that late to call. She dialed the number from the letter. It rang twice before a young girl answered, "Hello?"

Lorelai Gilmore-Hayden jumped in surprise when the phone rang. She looked over at Christopher, who just shrugged. Neither was expecting a phone call. Lorelai groaned, thinking that it was her mother. She gave Maddy a nudge, and Maddy reluctantly stood to answer the phone.

"Hello?" Maddy answered.

"Oh, um, hi…is Lorelai Gilmore there?" Rory asked, unsure of herself.

"May I ask whose calling?" Maddy asked.

"My name is Rory. Please just tell her that."

Maddy put her hand over the mouthpiece of the phone and turned to her mother.

"Mom, there's a girl on the phone. She says her name is Rory," Maddy said with a question in her voice.

Lorelai's breath caught up in her throat and she looked at Christopher, tears of joy formed behind her blue eyes. She took a deep breath before standing to take the phone from her daughter's hand.

"Hello?" Lorelai answered.

"Mommy?" Rory asked tentatively.

"Rory, oh my god, I never thought I would ever hear your voice."

"How could you leave me like that and let me grow up believing that the Masons were my real parents! Why did you abandon me?" Rory screamed, tears streaming down her face.

"Rory, I just wanted to give you the best life you could have. I was only 16; I would not have been a good mother at the time. I'm sorry," Lorelai said, scared at where the conversation was going.

"I'm sorry. I'm just in shock. I can't believe my life has been a lie. This whole thing is ridiculous."

"Rory, I'm sorry. I really just wanted you to be happy and have a good life."

"Mom, can we maybe meet and get to know each other?"

"Well, why don't you come down and spend a weekend here? You can get to know your father and your sisters, too," Lorelai was surprised at the turnaround of the convesation, but let it go, believing that it was a result of her being 16 and finding out such shocking news.

"I guess that would be nice. I can get away this weekend if you'd like," Rory said, biting her lip.

"Well, that would be great. Would you like me to drive and pick you up in the morning?"

"No, I'm sure my brother will be able to drive me tomorrow morning. If you just give me your address."

"Are you sure? It is quite a drive."

"It should be fine, as long as you can drive me home."

"Of course, well, our address is 123 Apple Drive, Stars Hollow, CT it's about 30 minutes south of Hartford."

"OK, I'll be there in the morning. Good night, mom."

"Good night, Rory."

Lorelai hung up the phone and turned took a seat on the couch, facing Christopher, with Maddy in between them.

"She's coming here this weekend, Chris. She wants to meet us," Lorelai said, not believing that the phone conversation just happened.

"I know, Lore, that's amazing."

"Who's coming, Mommy?" Maddy asked, looking at both of her parents.

"Well, Maddy, your sister," Lorelai began.

"But, Brooke's already here," Maddy said, confused.

"Maddy, you have another sister. Her name is Rory. We gave her up for adoption when she was born and now, she's going to come see us here."

"Oh, but why did you let someone adopt her?"

"Well, Maddy, your mother and I were too young to raise her when she was born. Now, it's time for you to go to bed. Let's go get you washed up," Christopher answered for Lorelai, picking Maddy up and carrying her upstairs.

Christopher helped Maddy get ready for bed and left her in bed with a book. After leaving her room, he checked on Brooke, before walking back downstairs to find Lorelai. Together, they watched some television, before going upstairs to bed.

Rory walked out of her room and walked down the hall to find her parents in the living room. They looked up as she entered.

She stood in front of them and answered the questions in their eyes. "Mom, Dad, I don't want to talk about it right now, but I wanted to let you know that I am going to Connecticut this weekend to meet my real family. I'll be back Sunday night and we can talk then."

Her mother began to quietly cry, and Dave just nodded slightly, before asking, "How are you getting there?"

"I'm going to ask Andy for a ride in the morning. Lorelai will drive me home," Rory answered, beginning to turn around, when her mother stopped her.

"I'm sorry, Rory. We never meant for it to hurt you."

Rory turned to look at her mother and gave her a forced smile. "I'm sorry too," she said ending the conversation and she walked out of the room.

Slowly, she climbed the stairs and heard the familiar sound of Andy playing his guitar. She knocked softly, and entered when he told her too.

"Hey, kiddo, what's up?" Andy asked, looking concerned at the look in Rory's eyes.

"Can you drive me to Connecticut tomorrow morning?" she asked, praying he'd say yes.

"Um, do Mom and Dad know you want to just pack up and leave?" he asked, confused.

"Yeah, they said it was fine. So, can you or not?" Rory said, exasperated.

"I guess. Do you have directions? And how long are you staying? And why are you going?" he asked, still very confused.

"Yes, just this weekend and I'm not ready to talk about it. I want to leave at 7:30 in the morning. Please, be ready," Rory replied, walking out of the room, shutting the door behind her.

When Rory left Andy's room, she felt tears starting to form behind her eyes. They were tears of anger, at her parents, tears of sadness, at realizing she had been living a lie, and tears of joy, knowing that she would finally know the truth. She made her way back to her room and packed her duffel bag. As she was getting into bed, she picked up apicture that sat on her nightstand. It was a family picture that had been taken the summer before when they had visited Florida. She knew now why she didn't look like the rest of her family and why she was so different in so many other ways. She hoped she would find answers in Stars Hollow.

'Maybe, I can find myself,' she whispered to herself, just before she fell asleep.

A/N2: Ooooh, so what's going to happen over the weekend? I'll update soon! Let me know what you think!