PART 12
When Rory told Lane she was engaged to Jess, Lane could only be happy about it. When she told her about her stress when it comes to tell her family, Lane assured that it would all be ok. There would be 2 good news because Christopher was back definitively. Rory left, her heart lighter. Finally, Friday night arrived. Emily and Richard were just excited to Lorelei arrive at Christopher's arm. Rory and Jess decided that they would drop the bomb after dinner. Then the moment arrived. Rory cleared her throat to get attention.
Rory: Ok...now that I have your attention, Jess and I have something to tell you.
Jess: Before we say anything, we would like to say: weknow we're a little young. We're perfectly aware of that. But we love each other and for us, that's all that matters. You go on?
Rory: Ok. Let's go. So this is it...Jess and I, we are...we're engaged.
A long minute passed.
Lorelei: But...but that's great, Rory!
Rory: You really think so?
Lorelei: Yes Rory. You're 18, after all!
Christopher: That's great Rory. Congratulations.
Rory: Thanks dad. Grandma, grandpa, you don't say anything?
Emily: That's the shock. That's all. Congratulations to both of you.
Richard: Well I'd like to mention that I was far from imagining such a news tonight, but that's great. Congratulations. I don't know you very much, mr. Mariano, but you have my benediction. My granddaughter's happy with you, so be it!
Jess: Thanks you mr. Gilmore. You're great.
Richard: Oh! Thank you very much! Rory, I really like this boy!
They laughed. The rest of the night went by really well. On the next day, they told Luke. He took it quite well. He was a little against, but he was happy for them. Rory and Jess left Stars Hollow feeling really good. They stopped in Hartford to let their address and phone number to mr. and mrs. Gilmore. Who stayed surprise to see them.
Emily (opening the door): Rory, Jess! What a surprise! Come in!
They entered.
Emily: What brings you here?
Rory: Well yesterday night we forgot to give you our address and phone number in New York and to tell you goodbye because we're going back to New York today.
She searched in her purse and got a piece of paper out, that she gave her grandmother.
Rory: So this is it. Our address and phone number. I also wrote my cell phone number, in case that we're not in the appartment.
Emily: Well thank you.
Rory: So we're not going to disturb you much longer.
Emily: Wait! Richard and I have something for the both of you. Hold on.
She left. Rory and Jess gave each other a questionning look. Emily came back a few minutes later with Richard, holding two wooden boxes.
Richard: Hello Rory, hello Jess!
Jess: Good afternoon sir.
Rory: Hey grandpa. You know, it wasn't necessary...
Emily: It is for us.
She gave them both a box. When they opened them, they found a key.
It is for us.
She gave them both a box. When they opened them, they found a key.
Rory: A key? What does it open?
Richard gave them an envelope.
Richard: Open it only when you'll be home.
Rory: What? What's with all those mysteries?
Emily: You'll know when you'll open the envelope! Now go!
Jess (going to the door): Well, ok. So...goodbye!
Richard: Goodbye! And come back when you want!
Rory and Jess got out of the house, stepped into the car and got back to New York. When they entered, they went into their room to drop their suitcases and then crashed down on the couch, exhausted.
Jess: Your grandparents could be so weird, sometimes!
Rory: Yeah...and what about we open that envelope?
Jess: It eats you too?
Rory: Yeah.
She got up and went to get the envelope, and she came back, sitting down next to Jess.
Rory: Ready?
Jess: Huh...yeah.
She began to tore open the envelope, when Jess stopped her.
Jess: Wait, there's something I want to do before...
Rory: What?
Jess: You don't know what I'm talking about?
Rory faked that she didn't know.
Jess: Let me help you guess, then, so...we haven't done it because we were at your mother's...then, it could only be done with two people...well, it could be done with more than two people, but I'm not sure you would like it...as well as me, when I think about it...
Rory: Oh, that thing...that enigma can wait a few hours, after all!
She dropped the envelope, which opened to let out its content: a photograph of a house, above her shoulder.
Jess: Plus, I think we have something to celebrate...
Rory: That's true. So, what are you waiting for?
Jess: That you make the first step.
Rory: That I make the first step! What first step?
Jess: You begin!
Rory (faking to be outraged): Jess!
She got up and walked slowly to the bedroom. Jess got trapped. He followed her.
Jess: Ror, I was teasing you!
She turned to him, smiling.
Rory: Me too!
He smiled mischievelously and she understood that she would have to pay for it...which was a pleasure to pay. Guess why...