Chapter 17- Questions need to be answered-

Tristan drove around Stars Hallow for 15 minutes trying to find the diner. He finally got angry and went into a store to ask. When Taylor told him where it was, he realized that he drove by it 3 times. He thanked Taylor and walked out.

When Tristan walked into the diner he found Rory sitting at the table waiting for him. She stood up as he came to the table.

"Sorry I'm late. I couldn't find the diner."

"Don't worry about it."

They both sat down.

"So…"

"So…"

"Did you find Gia?"

"Yeah…she was in the hospital with Dean."

"Oh my God what happened?"

"Well a few girls started picking on Gia at school I guess and they got into a fight."

"Wow."

"Yeah she was pretty messed up. They busted her lip open and kicked her in her stomach."

"Is she going to be okay?"

"Yeah she will be fine. It's just cuts and bruises. Anyway did you order?"

"No I was waiting for you."

"Oh…that's weird."

"I know…this is weird. We hated each other and now we're here."

"Well not hated…. just loathed entirely."

Rory laughed and so did Tristan.

"Okay guys what will it be?" Luke asked

"Um you know what I like Luke."

"Yes I do…and you?" he said looking at Tristan

"I guess that I'll get what she is getting."

"Okay… coming up."

"This diner is nice."

"Yeah I love it."

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Dean drove up to Gia's house. As he got out of the car he noticed that there wasn't a car in the driveway. He walked up to the door and knocked on it.

"Who is it?" said the voice

"Um…I'm Dean…I called earlier to say I'm getting Gia some clothes."

Gia's uncle Trevor opened the door.

"Oh…right…go ahead and get them."

He smells like cigarettes and cheap wine thought Dean as he walked pass him.

Dean got Gia's suitcase and threw a bunch of clothes in them. He got her toothbrush and other essentials.

He walked back down stairs were Trevor was waiting for him.

"When is she coming home?"

"The doctor is um…not releasing her until her lip and cuts heal up." Dean lied

"Oh okay…go ahead and tell her I give her my best."

"I will. Thank You."

Dean ran back to his car and drove back to the hospital. It took him a half-hour drive to get back. He walked in to the hospital but the nurse recognized him so he walked to Gia's room.

He knocked on the door.

"Come in." she said

"Hey…I'm back…you ready to go?"

"You got all my stuff already?"

"Yeah…"

"Aw…wait what did he say? What did you tell him?"

"I told him that they weren't realizing you from the hospital until your lip and cuts healed up."

"What if he comes looking for me here?"

"I told the nurse not to let him see you ever….and if he came to call me."

"They let you do that?"

"The nurse is a friend of the family so yeah she'll let me do anything."

"Awesome."

Dean handed her the bag and she walked into he bathroom.

"What did you rents' say about me staying."

"They like you so they don't mind. Plus my sister has a big class trip the week you r here so they won't be around."

"Why?"

"They're the chaperons."

"Oh…cool we got the house to ourselves lets have a party. Rock on man!"

Dean's face went blank.

"Lighten Up I was kidding."

"Ha Ha Ha very funny."

"Well I've never ever stayed a boys house for a week with no parents. I'm surprised your parents trust you that much."

"Oh is that what all the questions are about?"

"Maybe."

"I love ya kiddo."

Gia looked at Dean.

"Don't ever call me kiddo ever again!"

He laughed. "Are you ready to go yet?"

"Yes I'm ready." She said standing in the doorway.

"Let's go kiddo!" she said skipping out.

He followed her to the nurse's desk.

"Okay you guys are all set to go. Dean I talked to your mom about the Gia thing. Since her father passed you don't have to worry about the bill. You insurance covers it."

"What insurance?"

"Your mother faxed the hospital all you medical things because you needed them to start school."

"Oh right…okay…thank you so much Nurse Jewls!"

"No prob…baby."

"Bye!"

"Bye-Bye!"

"I'm excited to stay at your house!"

"I'm excited to!" he said helping her in to the truck

"Gia look in the glove compartment."

"Aw Dean!" she said pulling out a rose and teddy bear

"Yeah I over did." He joked

"I love it! Thank you!"

They drove off to Dean's house leaving the hospital behind.