"Rory." Luke came out of the dinner to where Rory was pushing Libby's stroller along.
"Hey Luke."
"This came for you." He held out a parcel.
"It came to the diner?" Rory questioned.
"Liz forgot your address." Luke guessed.
"Liz sent me something?"
"A graduation / engagement present."
"Thanks." Rory took it from him. "I'll open it later."
"It's yours."
"Did Mom go to work today?"
"She went in. I think she was getting bored sitting on the couch." Luke stated.
"You can only do so much of that." Rory agreed.
"Is Jess home? I need his help with something."
"He's at the lawyers this morning."
"Lawyer? What did he do?" Luke instant questioned the minute he heard the word lawyer he instantly thought of worst.
"He didn't do anything. Why do people instantly assume he's in trouble? Jess hasn't done anything since he's been back in town."
"Force of habit. Why is he seeing a lawyer?"
"His editor wanted him to sign some papers and Jess wanted someone to look them over before he signed them. Grandpa set him up an appointment with one of his friends." Rory explained.
"He asked Richard's advice about a lawyer."
"He asked about a jeweller." Rory pointed out. "He knows when to ask for advice. Besides which the only lawyer he knows is Nicole and I don't think anyone wanted him to call her."
"No. So what are your plans for the day?" Luke asked.
"Just going for a walk and this afternoon Libby and I are going to buy new bathing suits for our trip."
"Do you need a bathing suit at Disney World?" Luke inquired.
"The hotel has a pool. She's never too young to learn how to shop."
"Buy a hat and sun block too. Florida will be hot this time of year."
"Already on the list." Rory assured him.
"I need to get back."
"Tell Mom to call me later." Rory requested.
"Okay."
GG
Jess came home to find a note.
Jess,
Libby and I went shopping for bathing suits and some other things for our trip. Check out the gift Liz sent me, I left it on the table.
Love you,
Rory. XX
P.S. I ran into Luke earlier he was wondering if you were around. He wants your help with something.
Jess walked into the living room and picked up the box. Jess opened the box inside was matching necklace, earrings and a bracelet that Liz had obviously made. There was also a note congratulating Rory on her graduation and the engagement. Liz also told Rory give her a call if Jess ever gave her any trouble.
"Like she's an advertisement for marriage." Jess muttered.
Jess took a shower; lawyers had that effect on him before he headed over to the diner.
"Hey Luke." Jess said when he took a seat at the counter.
"Jess. How'd the meeting with the lawyer go?"
"Why do lawyers have to go on and on about things you don't want to know about when you just want them to give you a straight answer?"
"Most of the senior lawyers from Nicole's firm were sat here while I was trying to convince them I didn't want anything from her. They were here for hours." Luke recalled.
"Rory said you wanted my help with something?"
"I have a surprise for Lorelai; I need some help moving it." Luke explained. "If you're not busy."
"My book is with Baxter. Rory is starting Libby on the dangerous downward spiral that is a shopping addiction so I have time."
"Do you know what Liz sent Rory?"
"Jewellery and a note telling Rory to call her if I ever give her any problems." Jess replied. "Can I get a soda and a club sandwich while I'm here?"
"Come up."
TBC