When Rory and Lane went out they only bought a couple of small things. New York was a pretty expensive place for two twenty-five-year-olds. They stopped at the Coffee Bean again at around 1 pm. "Two medium coffees, please" Rory said to the same man behind the counter.

"Coming up," he said.

"I've got it this time," Lane said. She gave the man the appropriate amount of money and left a dollar in the tip jar on the counter.

"Thanks," Rory said when they left the Coffee Bean. "So, what now? Music, books, clothes, lunch? I'm up for anything. We could go back to the apartment if you wanted to."

"I am kind of hungry. Where do you want to go?" Lane asked.

"I don't know. We could take the subway and see where it takes us. We can surprise ourselves. You pick the stop. We'll be adventurous."

"Sounds like fun," Lane said. "You know, I'm excited for my first subway experience. Lets go." They walked across the street to the subway stairs and walked down. It wasn't as crowded as it was the day that Rory had seen Jess, but it was still relatively crowded. "A lot has happened in six hours," Lane said when they got down to the subway.

"I'd say. So, know where you want to get off yet?" Rory asked as the train stopped.

Looking at the map on the wall of the train Lane announced, "39th street."

"That's a good street. I'm pretty sure there is good food on it. Not to mention an impeccable bookstore."

"Good, we can eat and then we can drown ourselves in books," Lane smiled.

"Only if you want to. This is your adventure."

"I know. I want to. Food and then books. We can still make it fun."

"OK, as long as we eat something big. I'm starving."

"Of course you are. You're a Gilmore. You're always hungry." They got off of the train at 39th street. Rory remembered the conversation that she had had with Jess on Friday in the same spot that they stopped at while Lane was looking around to find something to eat. Rory didn't dwell on Jess, she really couldn't. She didn't know what was going on with him. She let it settle in the back of her mind for now. "How about that place?" Lane asked pointing to a little diner down the street.

"I've never eaten there. I say we try it out," Rory responded. They walked across the street to the diner and walked in. There was no wait, so they got seated immediately at a booth near the window. By the time they had arrived their coffees were done.

"What can I get you to drink?" Asked the waitress.

"I'll have a coke, please," Rory answered.

"I'd like the same, please" Lane said. They were given their menus they took a few minutes to look at their choices. "I think I'm going to get a cheeseburger."

"Yeah? I think I'm going to get chicken strips," Rory told Lane. When their drinks arrived at the table they ordered their food and talked until it arrived. The diner seemed like it were in some kind of a lull, so the service was fast. "So, how do you like New York so far?" Rory asked after she swallowed a bite of chicken.

"I like it so far. I mean I've only been here for the day and I have, like, five more. I'm so happy that I'm here. You have no idea," Lane told her.

"Believe me, I've been there. Sometimes I still can't believe that my life is here. But, don't get me wrong, I really miss Stars Hollow."

"And we all miss you, Rory. New York is your home now and you love it. I'm happy for you."

"Thanks Lane." Rory ate another a piece of chicken and then took a sip of her drink and smiled at the fact that she was happy with her life and that she had so much to look forward to in life. "So, do you think that things are weird with you and Dave?"

"Uh, yes. Were you not there this morning? It was horrible, I didn't know what to say. He didn't know what to say. Hopefully, I don't have to deal much with him while I'm here."

"Yeah, I guess. I'm going to sound like a horrible friend for asking you this...?"

"Asking me what?"

"Do you think that I could ever be friends with Jess?"

"Why are you a horrible friend for asking me that?"

"Because we were talking about you, I just feel bad, I guess. But, I want to know what you think."

"Rory, you are not a bad friend. You and Jess is a very complicated subject matter and I completely understand why you need my input. Do I think that you and Jess could ever be friends? Honestly?" Lane asked.

"Yes, honestly. Please."

"No. I think that you will always have feelings for Jess. And I'm pretty sure that Jess will always have feelings for you. So, no. I think that you should either stay away from him, or try again," Lane explained. She didn't want to hurt Rory, but she did want to tell her the truth.

"Huh, I don't know what to do. I want to have him in my life, but can I ever trust him? I honestly don't know. For now, though, I am going to stay away him for as long as possible. It might be hard with Dave everywhere, but I will try."

"As long as that's what you want. I support you, one hundred percent. Now, do you want to go to the bookstore?"

"Sure, if you're ready. I think a new book will do me good," Rory explained. Lane nodded and put some money down on the table. "No, I got it."

"You can leave the tip."

"Fine," Rory said, putting down a five dollar bill on the table.