Jess handed all the kids a drink. The twins were more than happy to hold onto their bottles themselves.

Both Luke and Lorelai had called to check up on the twins.

"Daddy." Libby said sitting on the step next him.

"Yes Lib?"

"Where's Mommy?"

"Mommy's still shopping with Grandma and Auntie Paris and Auntie Lane." Jess explained. "So we get to play with Will and Casey."

Jess's cell phone ran so he pulled if off his belt.

"It's Grandma Emily." Jess told her. "Why don't you say hello?"

Jess answered the phone and handed it to Libby.

"'Ello. Libby speak."

Jess couldn't help but smile.

"Libby?" Emily questioned.

"Grandma." Libby smiled.

"Why are you answering the telephone?"

"To say hello." Libby replied honestly.

"Is your Mommy or Daddy there?" Emily inquired.

"Mommy shopping." Libby held out the phone to Jess.

"Hello." Jess said.

"Do you usually let your daughter answer the telephone?" Emily asked.

"Only when it's someone I know and she wants to say hello. What can I do for you Emily?"

"I've been trying to get a hold of Lorelai."

"She's shopping with Rory for a dress." Jess replied.

"What about the twins?"

"I've got them." He put his hand over the phone. "No Will." He took the bottle from him rather than let him throw it. "Emily unless this is important I have my hands full."

"Ask Lorelai to call me as soon as possible."

"You could try her cell phone or Rory's for that matter." Jess suggested. "I've got to go." He hung up. "Will no trying to climb out of your stroller."

GG

Lorelai's cell phone rang as it sat on the table. She and Rory had gone to the bathroom leaving Lane and Paris at the table with their ice-cream.

"Should we answer it?" Lane inquired.

Paris didn't wait she just picked up the phone.

"Hello."

"You're not my daughter."

"Hello Mrs Gilmore." Paris said.

"Who is this?" Emily inquired.

"Paris Gellar." Paris replied.

"Paris why are you answering Lorelai's phone?"

"She left it on the table and it was ringing. I'll let her know you called when she gets back. Goodbye." Paris hung up.

"Let's get this finished and I believe a trip to Victoria's Secret is in order." Lorelai said when they returned and sat down.

"Your mother called." Paris informed her. "I told her I'd let you know she called."

"I'll call her back later." Lorelai replied.

"Did she say what she wanted?" Rory inquired.

"Paris didn't let her get that far." Lane stated.

"A wise woman." Lorelai smiled.

"So we have a dresses, shoes and jewellery." Paris said.

"Underwear and manicures." Lorelai said.

"Manicures?" Rory questioned.

"We're out, the kids are happy why not?" Lorelai shrugged.

TBC