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'Rory's Reaction'

Rory's POV-

After spending the whole day at Lane's hearing about her new boy drama, I was going home to hear about mom's drama. Even if tonight went perfect, she would still make drama. That is just my mother. As I entered our yard I saw Luke's truck in the front. I walked up the steps, initially wondering if I should even be home. 'Ew, naked Luke'. I attempted to unlock the door but no need. Guess they were in too big of a hurry.

"Mom? Are you naked?" I yelled as I entered the house.

"Yes, Rory. I'm very, very naked. Get in here we have something to tell you."

I went into the kitchen and saw them looking very somber at the table. "What's wrong?"

"Guess."

"You're dying?"

"No."

"You're pregnant?" Luke spit out his beer.

"You okay, hunny?" mom smiled.

"I give up."

"We need to go shopping. For rings tomorrow."

"Okay…. And your sudden need for jewelry?" I was confused.

"God, Rory. I sent you to Yale for a reason. Get smart. We're engaged."

"Wow. I'm so excited." I hugged mom and then Luke, who was a bit surprised.

"I know. So I wanted you to be the first to know. Then Sookie, of course."

"And you need to tell Grandma and Grandpa."

"No, Rory. After what they did to us, I don't think so. Uh-uh."

"Mom, please. I know you're still mad but they'll wanna be there. For the wedding and if you tell them last minute they'll be mad and it'll start a bigger fight. Just please. Call, say 'I'm engaged' and hang up. They need to know."

"You are persistent. Fine, I'll call them tomorrow."

"You'll chicken out for sure. Call them now."

"But, Rory…."

I stuck the phone in her face. "Mom." I said sternly.

"Fine." She let out an exasperated sigh and took the phone.

Lorelai's POV-

Ring ring

"Gilmore residence."

"Hi, I need to speak with Emily Gilmore."

"One moment."

"Hello?" mom answer.

Deep breath and "I'm engaged."

"Lorelai? Is that you?"

"Yes, mom, it's me. And I'm engaged."

"To whom? That filthy diner owner? He's not a suitable match for you. Christopher is."

"No, mom, Luke is. Luke is the only one who makes me happy. He's the father Rory never had. The father Christopher didn't think she should have had. He's the one I'm marrying. Get over what ever problems you have. Pull the stick out of your ass and except it or you'll lose me forever because we are a package deal now, mom. Me and Luke. That's it. Let me know if you change your mind." I hung up.

"I'm sorry mom. I thought they'd come around."

"It's not your fault, sweetie. At least now they know. I think I'm gonna take a shower and head to bed. See you in the morning, kid." I headed upstairs.

'I hate them. I hate them.' I repeated to myself, trying not to cry.

Rory's POV-

"I'm sorry Luke."

"It's not your fault. It'll never be your fault. They just don't think I'm good enough." He started to walk away.

"Luke?" he turned back around. "You are good enough. You're perfect. That's why she's not running this time."

"Thanks." He smiled and went upstairs, probably to check on mom.

I grabbed my keys and left the house. I got into the car knowing exactly where I was going. 20minutes later I ended up in front of Richard and Emily's house. Maybe they'd take it better from me. Ringing the door bell, I went over what I had planned to say in the car. It sounded stupid and I'd just have to wing it.

"Richard and Emily please."

"In the living room, ma'am."

I walked into the living room and there they were, discussing something unimportant. I didn't announce myself I just started talking. "Luke's parents are dead. Mr. and Mrs. Hayden have made it more than clear that they want nothing to do with me. And if you don't except this marriage I will have no grandparents left."

"What are you trying to say young lady?" Grandpa asked.

"I'm not trying to say anything. I am telling you Luke is my father. If you refuse to acknowledge that then I will never come here again. I am tired of seeing mom hurt all the time. You don't see it but I do. Luke means the world to her and by you ignoring that you're hurting her. But my mother is the most strong, independent woman I have ever met. It's you who may not be able to deal without us. We've lived without you before and, if you force us to, we can do it again."

"We just don't think that Luke the right man for your mother. We wanted her to have someone she can depend on."

"It doesn't matter what you think of him, just know that if mom doesn't tell me tomorrow that she received a shocking call from Richard and Emily Gilmore then this very well might be the last you hear from all of us. My mother is never to know of my visit here tonight. I hope you agree with my conclusion. I suppose we'll find out tomorrow. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll see myself out." I walked straight out the front door. I was so proud of myself. My entire life mom had been the one to stand up for me, so it was time to return the favor.

Ring ring

"Hello?" I answered while driving.

"You busy, Ace?" I heard Logan's more than charming voice.

"Logan! Yay. I didn't think you would call."

"Of course I would. It's bad enough I have to be away from my Ace I at least have to talk to her."

"You're such a sweetie. Do you tell all the women you date that?"

"Jus the ones I love." He laughed. "So, how's your mom?"

"All's good. She fixed her problem and she's now engaged."

"She works fast." He laughed again. I love his laugh.

"Not with this one, buddy. Took them eight years to get it together."

"Well, I must come down and meet your step-father to be sometime."

"I would love it. So would mom. Maybe. When do you get back?"

"Day after tomorrow. Then I'm all yours Ace. You can pick me up at the airport and we can drive to that charming little town of yours. How does that sound?"

"Perfect. So, will you make this a regular thing; calling me while you're away?" I was curious.

"Only if you want me to."

"Yes, please."

"I'd be happy to Ace. But right now, I'm accompanying Mitchum to a dinner so I'll have to let you go."

"Okay. Be careful."

"I will. Love you, Ace."

I sighed, "I love you, too." I hung up the phone. I was ecstatic. He actually said it. And what was even more surprising was that I said it back, with no trouble. This had been a good day. I pulled into our driveway and went inside. "Mom! I'm home." I yelled.

"Rory? Sh! She's asleep." Luke came downstairs.

"Sorry. I just wanted to let you guys know I was back home."

"Where were you? I didn't even know you left."

"I paid my grandparents a visit. I don't think we'll be having anymore problems on their end. At least not in the form of negative wedding feedback."

"What did you do?"
"Blackmailing is the Gilmore way. It is what we do. It's in our blood. So tonight I became a Gilmore."
"You blackmailed your grandparents?"

"They'll learn not to mess with my dad." I smiled at him and he beamed back. I lowered my voice. "I don't want mom to know I went. I want her to be happy and think they're doing this on their own. They already know not to tell her."

"Okay, well it seems as if you've handled everything tonight. Thank you. If she knew, it would mean a lot to her. It means a lot to me."

"No prob. I'm gonna go to bed. Tell mom goodnight for me." I hugged Luke and went to my room. I starred down at my new ring and fell asleep, dreaming happily of my new family.

What do you think? I love it, but I wrote it so I'm biased. Feedback is much appreciated.

P.s. didn't I make Rory a b-i-t-c-h?