"Morning." Jess gave Rory a quick kiss when she came down stairs a few days later.
"Morning."
Jess continued to deliver the plates he had in his hands. Rory went and sat on a stool at the counter.
"Morning Luke."
"Morning Rory." Luke poured her some juice. "Pancakes?" He guessed.
"I'll have one of the omelette specials."
"Coming up." Luke turned in her order to Cesar. "By the way I have a message from your Mom."
"Okay." Rory said.
"She wants you to meet her outside the inn at 2 o'clock."
"Did she say why?"
Luke pulled a piece of paper out of his pocket.
"Luke, ask Rory to meet me outside the Dragonfly at 2. Love Lorelai. P.S. Tell Jess this is really great coffee." Luke read.
"Well that was informative." Rory smiled.
"That's Lorelai for you." Luke stuffed the note back in his pocket.
"Any educated guesses about what it's about?" Rory inquired.
"She's your mother; you understand how her head works better than I do."
"Do you have any plans for today?" Jess asked when he came around the counter.
"I have to meet Mom at 2 for some reason and I thought I'd go to Andrew's this morning and see if he had anything new in."
"So you'll be out for the day then." Jess knew Rory was like him when they were in a bookstore time seemed to stand still, but in reality if they weren't careful they lost a few hours.
"Probably." Rory replied.
"Okay." Jess nodded.
"Do you have any idea why Mom would want to see me?" Rory asked Jess.
"She's your mother." Jess shrugged.
Jess and Luke knew exactly why Lorelai wanted to see Rory but they had promised not to say a word as had the other members of the town who knew about the plans.
"How did you sleep?" Jess inquired.
"Not too badly." Rory replied.
"Good."
"I think Kirk is trying to get your attention." Rory pointed out Kirk stood at the other end of the counter.
"I'll be right back." Jess told her. "What can I do for you Kirk?"
After Rory had finished her breakfast she headed upstairs to grab her coat and purse. She took a few minutes to sit down before she headed over to the bookstore.
"Hey Andrew." Rory said when she walked in.
"Rory." Andrew smiled.
"I just thought I'd drop by and see if you had anything new in."
"Over there." Andrew nodded in the direction of the new books.
"Do you mind if I hang around for a while?"
"Make yourself at home." Andrew told her. He never minded having Rory around especially after how much she had spent in his store over the years.
"Thanks Andrew." Rory smiled and went to look at the books.
When she finally left a few hours later she had made several purchases.
"Here let me take that." Jess grabbed the bag when she entered the diner.
"I can manage." Rory told him taking the bag back.
"Buy anything good?" Jess inquired.
"I read half one of the books, it's a series." Rory replied. "It will keep me busy for a few days."
"You hungry?"
"Aren't I always? But Mom will probably want to eat." Rory told him.
"Pie?" Jess guessed.
"Sounds great." Rory agreed as she sat down at one of the table.
"I'll be right back."
GG
Jess had offered to drive Rory over to the Dragonfly, but Rory insisted the walk would do her good. She arrived a few minutes after two.
"You're late." Lorelai who was sat on the steps wrapped up in her coat.
"Only a few minutes." Rory replied. "So what's with all the mystery?"
"I need you to come up the steps." Lorelai told her. Rory reluctantly complied. "Now time for the blindfold."
"Why do I need a blindfold?" Rory asked.
"Just work with me kid."
"Okay." Rory let her put on a blindfold.
"Now take my hand and do as I say."
TBC