A/N: Here's the second part of Mothers, Fathers, Daughters and Boyfriends.

Chapter 39: Moms, Dads, AudreyandRyan

Audrey sat in Paris's office waiting to find out what was going to happen to Andie. Paris was arguing with Brad about the proper punishment. Brad begged to keep Andie in the play but Paris was adament that she be removed.

"Brad hold on a second," Paris said sharply. "Audrey you may go."

Audrey walks out of Paris's office and heads to her last class. Time moved slowly as she waited for school to be over and for the cast meeting to start. She walked into the black box theatre just as Andie, Julia and Tarah arrived. Audrey held her head high and ignored Andie. Brad came shuffling into the room, looking pale and terrified.

"Andie, I need to see you in my office," he said.

Andie looks at Julia and Tarah strangely and walks into Brad's office. Through the window everyone can see them talking.

"I'm WHAT!" Andie screamed. "You have to be shitting me!"

"Andie, lower your voice," Brad demanded. "Please gather your things and leave the school. You are no longer in the play."

Andie stormed out of the office. Going right up to Audrey she yells, "I know this is your doing! You'll be sorry!"

Unshaken, unmoved and unafraid Audrey looked right back in her face and witha low voice no one at Chilton had ever heard her use before, said, "You don't scare me anymore, you bitch."

Hannah couldn't believe her ears. Audrey "Miss Congeneality" Danes just swore. Audrey Danes just swore at Andie Michaelson. This was a historic moment.

Later that evening Audrey sat at the Gilmore mansion eating her dinner happily. Rory and Marty were there too. Laura and Matty were spending the night with Annie and Jess. Riley was sound asleep in his car seat on the floor of the dining room.

"I got Bianca in the play, Grandma," Audrey said quietly.

"That's wonderful, Audrey. When is the play?" Emily asked.

"Week before Christmas vacation. December 14th-20th," Audrey answered.

"How much of your part do you have memorized?" Marty asked.

"Oh just the first scene," Audrey giggled. "That reminds me. Rory, Mr. Medina would like you to speak to his creative writing class."

"Wow! I have never been asked to speak to a class before. I'll call him later this week to set it up," Rory said, genuinely surprised.

"Daddy, is it all right if I go out with Ryan for a little bit tonight? We were going to get ice cream or coffee to celebrate getting the part. We won;t stay out that late."

"Just be home by curfew," Luke said.

"Thank you Daddy. Grandma may I be excused please?" Audrey asked. "I have to call Ryan to let him know."

"Go ahead Audrey."

Audrey left the table and Rory waited until she was out of hearing. "She has a Ryan?"

"She has a Ryan," Lorelai replied.

A few minutes later the doorbell rang and Audrey went to answer the door. Ryan was dressed in nice jeans and a Polo shirt. She guided him into the living room so he could meet Rory and Marty.

"Rory, Marty, this is my, Ryan. Ryan this is my sister Rory and her husband Marty," Audrey introduced.

"Pleased to meet you both," Ryan said, turning on his charm.

Rory looks Ryan up and down. Looking at this boy she sees a combonation of the four loves of her life. Logan, Dean, Marty and Jess. Ryan had the floppy hair and heighth that Dean had, he was charming like Marty and had that wild, give them hell look that Jess had. He also came from the world of Logan. He was the right combonation that all four of them that made Ryan Turner all right for her baby sister.

"You also," Rory said.

"Thank you for dinner Grandma. It was wonderful. I'll see you next week," Audrey said, hugging her grandmother.

"Home by curfew, guys," Luke reminded them as they walked out to the car.

Ryan held open the car door for Audrey. Soft flakes of the unseasonal snowfall began to fall gracefully from the sky. Driving off to downtown Hartford, Ryan took hold of Audrey's hand.

"I only heard bits and peices of what happened with Andie from James, who heard them from Hannah. So...What happened with Andie?"

"She's suspended for two weeks and she's out of the play. Tarah was cast as her understudy so she now has the part," Audrey said.

"Wow. Ms. Geller really threw the book at her," Ryan sighed, kissing Audrey's hand. "James mentioned that you told Andie off too."

"Well she blamed me for getting her kicked out and I told her that she didn't scare me anymore."

"That's not all that I heard. I heard that you said something else. You don't have to tell me what you said because I know you and I know you only say words like that when they are called for. So was it called for?"

"Oh yeah. It was called for."

They stopped at a small coffee shop and went in for coffee. They continued to talk for quite awhile. "You know Audrey," Ryan began. "You can call me your boyfriend. Because everyone I know, knows that you are my girlfriend."

"Ok."

She leans forward across the table and looks up at Ryan. He moved closer. They are so close that their foreheads are almost touching. Tilting her head, she invites him in for a kiss. He put his hand on her cheek and kissed her softly. She pulled away first and sips shyly on her coffee. A clock on the wall shows that it is almost 11:45. Audrey looks up and sees the clock. A wash of panic comes over her face. She sets her cup down.

"Oh no! Oh no!" she exclaimed. "We have to go!"

"What time is it?" Ryan asked, checking his watch. "11:46. Jiminy Crickets!"

"Daddy is going to kill me, then you and then bring me back to clean up the mess and to dispose of the body," Audrey moaned.

"Where's your phone? Call them and tell them we're going to be late," Ryan said, helping her into her coat.

"I can't! I left my phone on it's charger at my grandmother's. This is bad. This is very bad."

They walk carefully out to the car as the once soft falling snow has turned into heavy thick snow. Travel back to the Hollow was going to be slow. The entire trip Audrey was on edge. She wished that they would have chosen to go back to Stars Hollow. She should have grabbed her phone. Small tears trickle down her cheek.

The clock in the living room now reads 12:45am. Luke was pacing back and forth in the living room. Lorelai sat on the couch with her address book in her lap.

"Sookie? I am so sorry to be calling so late, but is Audrey there? Ok thanks anyway hon," Lorelai said. "She's not at Sookie's and she's not at Camille's. I don't know who else to call."

"It's almost one am, Lorelai! Where the hell is she?" Luke yelled, his voice full of panic. "It's that kid. I know it."

"Luke calm down. You freaking out isn't helping anyone," Lorelai said, climbing off the couch.

"I will not calm down until she is safe and sound here at home and asleep in her own bed."

He holds Lorelai to him. It was the first time he had to deal with a child coming home late. Lorelai had several opportunites of this kind of crisis. Rory and Dean, Rory running away to Emily's. She was the calm one. Luke however was the one to freak out.

"She'll be home soon. They probably had to slow down due to the snow. She'll be home soon."

At 1:15 Ryan's snow laden Mini Cooper pulls into the Danes' driveway. Audrey saw the curtain move. She knows she and Ryan are in BIG trouble.

"You don't have to come in with me," Audrey said. "Dad's probably armed and dangerous. Just go home."

"Not on your life. I am just as responsible for us being late as you are, Audi. It'll be all right. You'll see."

Together they climbed up the stairs to the house. Audrey pushed open the door and walked into the entryway. She hung up her coatand scarf and took a deep breath to face the parents. She knew that she was going to cry.

"Mama? Daddy? I'm home," she said, cautiously.

"What happened Audrey?" Lorelai asked, calmly.

"We were having coffee in Hartford and lost track of the time. We had to drive slow because of the snow and because Ryan's car isn't exactly the best all weather car," Audrey explained, holding back her tears. "I am so sorry, Daddy."

"We didn't mean to be late, sir," Ryan added.

"I would be the silent witness right now, Ryan," Lorelai said quietly.

"Yes, ma'am."

Luke steepled his hands and held them to his lips. He sighed deeply pushing away his anger and fear. "Audrey Avery," he began.

"Full name, not good," Audrey cringed.

"Not a smart move, Audi," Lorelai said.

"Audrey Avery Danes, no matter where you are or what is going on you know you're to call us. I had visons of you wrecked on the side of the road, freezing to death. We were worried sick," Luke said sternly.

"Daddy, I'm sorry. I left my phone at Grandma's. It'll never happen again."

"Damn right it'll never happen again! You're not to see him anymore. Outside of school."

"No! Daddy!" Audrey cried.

"Luke honey, isn't that a little harsh, for a first time offense?" Lorelai questioned.

"No it's not a little harsh!" Luke shouted. "I don't want to lose another kid!"

Lorelai gasps at what he just said. Realizing what he said he turned away from his daughter who looked confused.

"Luke that is enough!" Lorelai shouted back. "You're tired, on edge. We'll discuss this in the morning."

Luke storms upstairs and slams his and Lorelai's bedroom door. Lorelai cringes, then sighs.

"Do your parents know where you are, Ryan?" Lorelai asked.

"Mom's away for the weekend and Dad's in Japan. It's just me at home, Mrs. Danes. I should get going. I really am sorry about all this."

"You can stay here tonight," Lorelai said. "I'll worry too much about you driving back to Hartford in this weather. You can sleep on the couch."

Audrey and Lorelai leave the living room to gather some blankets and pillows. Silently they pulled the things out of the closet. Finally Audrey asks, "Mama, what was Daddy talking about? Did you guys have another kid before me?"

A sad smile crossed Lorelai face. "You could say that."

"What happened?"

"He died at infancy. SIDS," Lorelai said, telling her daughter 35 of the truth about Christian. "Your dad doesn't like talking about him. It would be for the best if you didn't bring it up again. Take these to Ryan and then you go to your room and stay there until morning. I'll go talk to your dad and see if I can get him to back off the No Ryan rule."

"Thanks Mom," Audrey said, taking the pile of blankets from Lorelai. "I really am sorry Mom."

"I know, Audi. Your dad knows too. He's just angry. It'll be all right in the morning."

"Goodnight Mom."

Lorelai trudges up the stairs to face Hurricane Luke. Upon entering their room, she noticed that all his flannel shirts have been thrown all around the room. A small hole about the size of a fist is in the wall next to the closet. "Good. He's vented. Now will be a good time to talk. I hate when he's like this," Lorelai thought.

"Luke? Honey?"

"The nerve of that punk! I told him not to make me regret this!" Luke yelled.

"Luke it was an accident. Remember Rory and Dean? Accidents happen. Audrey loves you. She respects the rules that you have laid. She didn't do this on purpose. Luke come on, don't take away the one person whose made her transtion to Chilton easier."

"A rule was broken Lorelai. Cause and effect," Luke said, sternly. "I want to be taken seriously around here."

"Luke, you know that you are. Please, don't take away Ryan. If you were calmer you could see how upset she is over how she disappointed us. Please just let her off with a warning."

"Did a warning ever work for you?" Luke snapped.

"Luke," she sighed.

"God listen to me. I'm sorry Lorelai. I didn't mean that. She is not to go out with Ryan for a month."

"Three weeks," Lorelai countered.

"Three and a half."

"Three and she has to work in the diner until closing after rehersal," Lorelai argued.

"Fine."

The morning was brighter than normal because of the newly fallen snow. Ryan was the first one up. He gathered his things and left a letter on the coffee table for Luke and Lorelai. He slipped into Audrey's room and kissed the top of her sleeping head. He lefta little note for her beside her cheek and slipped back out of the room. He was gone before Lorelai came down for her coffee. She noticed that Ryan was gone when she came down the stairs. Picked up the note from Ryan and began to read.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Danes, I would like to take this opportunity to apologize for what happened last night. I had no intention of disrespecting the rules that you had set down. Please don't punish Audrey too harshly, as it was just as much my fault as it was hers. Even more so because I was driving and knew how long it would take to get back to Stars Hollow in the weather. I do realize that I have become public enemy number one with you and I will do anything to earn back your trust.

Sincerly, Ryan Michael Turner

PS: Thank you for allowing me to stay there last night.

"He's good," Lorelai sighed.

Luke trods down the stairs and into the living room. He wraps his arms around her waist holding her close. He kisses her neck and whispered into her ear, "Good morning."

"Good morning yourself," she whisperd back.

"What's that?" Luke asked pointing to the note.

"Ryan's note of apology," Lorelai replied handing the note to Luke.

Audrey came into the living room. She had hoped all night that Luke would change his mind and allow her to see Ryan again. It wasn't all his fault. It was hers.

"Good morning Mom, Daddy," she said, curling up on the couch.

"We need to resolve the issue at hand," Luke said, sitting in his chair. "Audrey Avery."

"Again with the full name," Audrey muttered.

"Watch it kid," Lorelai said, protectivly.

"Audrey you are grounded for three week. After play rehersal you'll come straight home and work in the diner until closing. No other outside activites besides the play. No Ryan, no movies with Camille. After the three weeks we will discuss allowing Ryan to return to this house," Luke stated, leaving no room for debate.

"But what about Homecoming?" Audrey asked. "Please say that I can still go."

"I'm sorry Audrey, you'll have to miss it this year," Lorelai said, backing up her husband.

"But Mom it's the Homecoming Dance. One of the most important dances of the entire school year. Everyone will expect me to be there with Ryan."

"I'm sorry the answer is still no."

"Mom! I thought you were on my side. I thought you said you were going to talk to Daddy about lessing this! I hate you!"

Audrey yells as she runs from the room.

"Audrey! Audrey Danes you get back here and apologize to your mother! You do not speak to her like that! Audrey!"

She slams out of the back door and runs to Rory and Marty's house. She runs into their kitchen interrupting breakfast.

"Hi Aunt Audrey," Laura said happily.

"Audrey what are you doing here?" Rory asked coming out holding a crying Riley. "What's wrong?"

"I need your help Rory! Mom and Dad have completely filipped. Ididn't get home until lat and it wasn't even all my fault and they've grounded me for three weeks and won't lift it for the Homecoming Dance. And Mom totally lied to me she said she was going to back me up to Dad and she completely stabbed me in the back. You need to go talk to them. They'll listen to you!" Audrey cried.

"Audi, I can'tget involved,"Rory said, sullenly. "I have my own family to look out for. Riley's getting sick and I'm three chapters behind in my book and Marty's coming home today and the house is a wreck. You're going to have to deal with this yourself. I can't help you."

"But Rory it's the Homecoming Dance! Just this once please!" Audrey begged. "I need my sister."

"I can't Audi. I'm sorry."

"Remindme not tocome here if I ever need anything again!" Audrey cried, angerily and hurt.

Audrey leaves the house and wanders around town for awhile. She retreats to her treehouse do read and think about what had happened that morning. It was the first time in her life shewas ever being grounded. It was the first time she had ever yelled at her parents and sister. It was also the first time she had ever really wanted todo something at Chilton that wasn't in the theatre or with the choir. Shaking her head sadly knowing she's screwed up even more she walks home.

Lorelai hadn't stopped crying since Audrey left the house that morning. "How can she hate me Luke?"

"I don't know, honey. I don't know."

"We've given her everything she could have ever wanted. I don't get it."

Audrey opens the back door and hearsher mother crying. She peeked into the living room and saw her father kneeling in front of her mother comforting her.Taking the first step Audrey walked into the living room.

"Mom? Daddy?" shebegan. "I'm sorry. Iwas angry and I didn't mean whatI said. I accept the consequences of my actions."

A/N: Part two is finished. Coming up on Collide: Presenting Audrey Danes

"Audrey Avery Danes, daughter of Lucas and Lorelai Danes."

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