PART 4

In Stars Hollow, the wake up for Lorelei had been a little hard. She cried in Sookie's arms most of the night. When she woke up, she found herself on the couch, under a blanket Sookie must have put on her when she fell asleep. Sookie was in the kitchen, doing breakfast. Lorelei sat up on the couch and realized the reality: her daughter was gone with Jess and she didn't have any idea on where she could be or if she was okay. Lorelei got up and walked to the kitchen, where she poured herself some coffee and sat down at the table. Sookie joined her.

Sookie (gently): So, how are you?

Lorelei: I couldn't be any worst! My daughter is gone, Sookie! That's all because of me! If only...

Some tears dropped down from her eyes.

Lorelei: If only I had been more comprehensive!

Sookie: Lorelei, you're not the only one to blame! All town is responsible.

Lorelei: Maybe, but Rory's my daughter, Sook. I should have been the first to give Jess a chance! But no! I'd just been so damn stubborn and what's the result? Rory's gone I dont' even know where, with Jess, I dont' even know if she's okay!

Sookie: Luke's probably feeling the same way. I feel guilty too.

Lorelei: I'd like her to only call me to tell me where she is. Nothing more. She can stay where she is, but I only want to know where she is.

She cried even more.

Lorelei: I feel so bad! What am I going to do?

Sookie: You'll start by having some breakfast, and then you'll go back to sleep. I'll take care of everything.

Lorelei: Thanks Sook.

Sookie: That's the least I could do.

Sookie gave Lorelei some breakfast, who didn't eat much with her stomach being so tight, then she washed the dishes while Lorelei was going back on the couch.

In New York, Rory and Jess were silently eating their breakfast. As Jess was getting up and taking his and Rory's plate, Liz went out of her room, still a little sleepy.

Liz: Hey you two.

Jess: Hey mom.

Rory: Hi.

Liz (pouring herself orange juice): You slept well?

Jess: Yeah, and you?

Liz: Like a baby!

Jess: Good for you.

Jess sat back at the table. There was a moment of silence during which Jess took Rory's hands in his.

Liz: Ok...maybe I'll sound a little annoying, but I still have a few questions about your...how can I say...yesterday night's ''escape''.

Jess: We don't really have any choice, so...Go on, we're listening.

Liz: Thank you. First, are you planning on staying here for a long time?

Jess: It depends, why?

Liz: Well I'm planning on moving into my boyfriends place soon and I don't think you'll be interested by sleeping on the couch.

Jess: In that case, I have a deal. Leave us the appartment.

Liz: I agree, but...how are you going to pay the rent?

Jess: Well...I was thinking that you could do it for us for a while, as we settle down and find a job.

Liz: Do you have the intention to finish high school?

Jess: Sure, and Rory'd like to go to college.

Liz: Ok...I could do that for you...

Rory and Jess smiled at each other.

Jess: Thanks mom. I owe you.

Liz: Dont. I'm even ready to buy you food and clothes, if you need some.

Rory: For the food, it's okay, but about the clothes, that's okay for now.

Liz: Good. So welcome home!

Rory: Thank you very much Liz.

Jess: Yeah, thanks. That's really nice of you.

Liz: You welcome. I owe you that. After all you went through, you need some peace time.

With that, Liz got up, dropped her glass in the sink and went into her room to get dressed.

Rory: Maybe we should go get our stuff out of the car, I won't stay like that all mt life!

Jess: Why not? It sues you well.

Rory: Very funny!

Jess: What, that's true!

And they got out of the appartment to take their stuff. They went back about 15 minutes later, their arms loaded with boxes and bags, which they dropped in Jess's room.