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Chapter 8 – 2 bridesmaids dresses, phone calls and payments.
When Luke parked the truck in front of the house, it was almost 3.30 p.m. They were extremely tired and the walk to the door seemed like a journey. Rory went to her room to lie down for awhile, because her legs were sleeping as she was in the same position for hours. Lorelai helped Luke to take the bags inside and after that she lay down as well. Although she found her bedroom to far away, so she laid down on the couch instead. Luke told her he needed to go to the diner. After all, Caesar was alone there and he needed some rest. Lorelai argued for a while using the argument that Luke is the owner of Luke's, however she gave up as she realized Luke was right. Caesar was an amazing help for taking care of the diner the entire Saturday and half of the Sunday.
One hour had passed quickly when Lorelai heard a knock on the door. She tried to stand up but she couldn't, well she could but she didn't wanted to, so she pretended she couldn't. The person outside kept knocking the door, and she heard Rory get out of her room and walking into the living room.
— Mom!— Rory looked at her, a kind of "are you deaf?" look.
— Yeah?— Lorelai replied, not meeting her gaze.
— Someone is knocking.— they heard the person outside knock again— see?
— And...?
— Since the person is outside she wants to enter.— Lorelai finally looked at her daughter.
— Fine!
— I am in my room.
— Surprise, surprise!— she said sarcastically and went open the door. She saw a blonde woman, and a little boy with the same age her daughter's has.— God Liz!— Lorelai exclaimed and hugged her friend. They kind of jumped, excitedly and started to laugh.
— Lorelai sweetie!— Liz exclaimed. The boy called Jess looked at them like they were crazy and entered on the house without asking for permission.
— I'm so happy you're here, Oh hey Jess!— Lorelai hugged him and he gave her a half smile. Lorelai rolled her eyes. She never understood why Jess was so different from Liz. Probably his father's genes.— Rory is in her room, if you want you can go in there and give her some company.— Jess nodded with a little more enthusiasm— Okay then, but don't play the game where you are the doctor and she is the patient.
— Oooookayyyy.— he said prolonging the word.
Jess went into Rory's room and the women sat down on the couch.
— So tell me about the new guy.— Lorelai said wriggling in the couch.
— How do you know I'm with a new guy?— Liz asked.
— Well I didn't told you but I think now is a great opportunity, I have a crystal ball.— Lorelai teased— Oh come on Liz. We haven't seen each other for months, so there was a big change of you being with a new guy. I know you were with another one before, but you guys broke up because he wasn't your soul mate.
— Hey, ouch!— Liz said, however 3 seconds later both of the women started to laugh— Well since this is true I can't blame you or argue with you.
— I'm always right, sis'— Lorelai said faking a modest tone.
— You were when you said yes to my bro'— Liz replied.
— Hey you are changing the subject.
— That's because your life is more interesting than mine.
The girls talked for a long time. They talked about men, kids, jobs (Liz was a sales clerk now, working in an Indian store) and some girly stuff.
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It was 7 ó clock when they walked towards the full diner. They entered and Luke turned over to them.
— Hey Liz! I thought you weren't coming.— he said hugging her and after that he messed Jess' hair— Hello kiddo.
— I said I was coming.— Liz replied.
— Well...
— Shut up Luke!
Luke kissed Lorelai's lips and Rory's forehead and grabbed some cups. They sat down at a table next to the door, the only one available as the diner was pretty full.
When everyone at the table finished their dinner, Lorelai stood up and tapped the fork on her cup to make some noise and the people in the place looked at her.
— Well everyone, I know this is kind of bad news, but you have 10 minutes to finish your dinner because we are closing. No complaints.— everybody started to talk to each other but Lorelai cut them off— I am sorry guys but this is necessary. Hope you guys forgive us. So let's eat or you have to leave with a plate in your hands... your choice.
Luke pulled her up from the chair and lead her towards the stairs. They stood there and Luke asked:
— What the hell are you doing?
— Telling everyone to be quickly or we'll kick their asses.— Lorelai replied with a steady face.
— Why?— he asked
— Because we are going shop.
— No way!— Luke exclaimed.
— Luke you need a tuxedo and we need rings unless you want to do like in that Keanu Reeves' movie where he takes a ring of the bonbon's box and pretend he is married with that woman?... It's the one where they are in a vat, treading the grapes to make wine.
— I don't know which movie you're talking about.
— Oh come on we watched the movie a few weeks ago. Well I'll ask Rory if she remembers...
— Okay, but I still don't remember that movie..
— Doesn't matter, the point is we need wedding-rings and tuxedo. I mean I already bough the dress. It would be weird if I show up at the wedding in a beautiful outfit and you show up with plaid flannel and a backwards baseball cap.
— I'm not going to the mall. You go and buy me the tux.
— Luke you're being ridiculous. How can I buy a tux without you? I mean if there existed a flannel tux you probably would pick that out, but since they don't exist we have to find one you like. Okay they seem identical but still. And the tailor needs you there to take your measures.— Lorelai pondered.
— But we are just going to take the damn tux and buy the damn wedding-rings and that's it, we'll drive back home.— Luke said in his usual grumpy voice.
— I'll drive, you are too tired to drive again.
Luke didn't complain. He would probably throw up anyway if he saw the steering-wheel again. Lorelai kissed him and whispered a "thank you" in his ear.
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Lorelai and Luke entered the men's store followed by Liz, Rory and Jess. Luke walked through the store searching nothing in particular, just observing the kind of clothes some people were wearing. A man showed up and asked politely:
— Good evening, are you looking for something in specific?
— I wanted a tux but then I realized that the wedding is a afternoon wedding, so I think a suit will be better.— Lorelai answered.
— Okay, that would probably be much better. Do you have a color in mind?
— I guess that would be grey.
— Oh then grey it is. Let me take some measures to see what size we need.— the man replied grinning and Lorelai grinned back. Luke approached and Lorelai told him about the measures and reluctant he agreed with it.
— These are the once we have. You can choose one of these or we can make one specifically for you, sir.— the sales man said to Luke showing the suits he had selected.
— No, I guess I'll like one of those.
Luke rolled his eyes, if he didn't like one of the six suits, he probably wasn't going to like another one. Luke analyzed the suits and picked two he kind of liked. Lorelai told him to try them on and to pick the one he feels more comfortable with. Luke replied by saying he wouldn't be comfortable in any of them.
Luke tried one of the suits on and looked at himself on the mirror. He liked what he saw. It wasn't so bad to shop after all, at least, not when it is for your marriage.
He couldn't believe he was finally getting marry. After two years wanting this. After learning to know Lorelai so much he could complete her sentences and knew what was going on in her mind. He grinned for the first time since they started shopping. Did I mention enough times that when comes to the woman in his life everything was different?
— I guess this one it is.— Luke said to Lorelai.
— God I can't believe I'm seeing my big brother in a suit in a mall!— Liz exclaimed.
— Did you tried the other one?— Lorelai questioned.
— No. Why? Don't like this one?— Luke asked nervously.
— No, I loved. It's perfect.— Lorelai replied and with some effort she said:— Excuse me for a sec, o.k.?
She found a little bench in the corner of the store and sat down, supporting her head in her hands. She inhaled and exhaled trying to calm herself down. Luke who had watched her, came closer and kneeling in front of her he asked:
— What is going on, Lorelai?
— Nothing.
— Lorelai.— Luke said and he lifted her chin so she could look at him. She hugged him in response.
— I love you.
— I love you too.— he assured her.
— Thank you for do this to me.
— Do what?— Luke asked confused.
— Coming here, taking measurements, trying on suits. I know you don't like it but you are doing it anyways.
— Well it's true, I really don't like it. However we just marry once.— he said grinning to her.
— It's only you, and it will always be you.
— Good to know you aren't going to have an affair with Guy. I'm better now, I mean knowing it.— he kidded and Lorelai laughed slightly, later he said more seriously— I will always be yours Lorelai.
— Glad to know.— she smiled and like a storm she changed the subject— So it's this one, right?
— Yep.
— Good choice.
After the paid for the suit they exited the store and went towards the jeweler.
They saw some rings on the store-window and chose a few they liked. The lady approached them and asked if she could help them. They pointed at the rings they wanted to try and minutes later she came back with those.
The "L" couple sat on the chairs and tried the wedding-rings.
— This one isn't so pretty.— Lorelai said referring to a white gold one.
— I didn't like it too.— Luke agreed.
— Oh it's beautiful.—Liz said
— I don't think so.— Rory told.
— Ok, and this one?— Lorelai asked, she was wearing a white gold one with little rubies on the front.
— Not really.
— Yeah, Liz is right I think I don't like the rubies either.— Luke said grimacing.
— Ruby is out!— Lorelai shouted.
Then she took a gold wedding ring, with small, pretty small diamonds next. She put it on her finger and after looked at her hand, Luke did the same; they smiled to each other and Lorelai looked to her engagement ring laughing. They really seem to like diamonds.
— So, what will we have engraved?— Lorelai asked turning to face Luke.
— Engraved? Where?— Luke asked confused.
— Wake up, Luke! We need do to engrave a phrase or a word in the rings.— Lorelai said rolling her eyes.
— So we won't mix up the rings? Well Lorelai my ring will be bigger than yours.
— Luke, we have to choose a phrase to engrave in the ring, not so we won't mix them up, but because it's a tradition to do so.
— I didn't knew that. But why do you need to do it like everyone else? Oh yeah, because is the way you are. The way you think.
— I don't know Luke. It's just something sweet and funny at the same time, I guess.
— I lo—Luke started but Lorelai abruptly stopped him.
— Are you really saying this?
— No, — he rolled his eyes — But I have no idea.
— Oh come on "L" couple, you are being slow, very slow. Just like a turtle.— Liz pondered.
— Liz you are so great!—Lorelai almost screamed— " 'L' can this be more meant to be?'— Lorelai declaimed.
— It's a great phrase Lorelai but it's to long for a ring.
— They will need to find a way. I want this phrase.
— I am sorry, but your fiancée is right ma'am, the phrase is to long. — the sales lady interfered.
— Okay! — Lorelai sighed— now I'll need to find a way to cut this short.
— " 'L' meant to be"— Luke said— It's short and kind of what you wanted.
— Fine! If this is the only option.
— We can think about another one?
— No it's okay, this is fine. You agreed right? — Lorelai asked with puppy eyes.
— Yeah. — He kissed her and turned to the sales lady, who was watching them, smiling— These are the once, with this phrase.
— Okay, let me see the adjustments we have to make.— she replied and Luke nodded.
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The next morning
— Oh Liz, I told you that you and Jess could take Rory's bedroom and she could sleep with me and Luke. — Lorelai said while she descent the stairs and saw that Liz was folding a blanket.
— I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable in your own house.— Liz replied.— Besides, I slept very well and I guess Jess too, since he still asleep in Rory's room.
— Well if you guys slept well, this is great. — Lorelai said — So what you want do today? Rory has to go to school and Luke and I are working so you and Jess will be alone.
— Don't worry about it. I was planning on talking a walk trough the city for a while and I was thinking if you need some help with the preparations for the wedding. I mean, you told me you are really busy. I really want to help.
— You don't have to. — Lorelai replied.
— But I want to. I came here to help you. — Liz smiled.
— Well, maybe you can go talk with the flowers woman. She had a problem with the lilies and the roses, but she asked if I could step by today and I was going to call her to tell her I couldn't make it. So if you want to go to the store for me. — Lorelai took a post-it and wrote the store's address down — You can also pick up the bridesmaids dresses. And you can try the dress to see if it's good. I reserved the 2 bridesmaids dresses for you but I don't know your size, so you have to try it on and see which one fits. — Lorelai rambled, smiling.
— What do you mean by me trying the dress? Am I supposed to buy my dress at this store?— Liz asked confused.
— No I bought them already. You just have to try on the dress. — Lorelai said frowning.
— So I have to pick up the bridesmaids dresses and try my dress. You chose my dress? — Liz asked, still confused.
— No, it's you that has to try on one of the bridesmaids dresses. — Lorelai said as if this was the most obvious thing in the world— You got it?
— Why do I have to try on the bridesmaids dress? I mean, has your bridesmaid the exact same size as me?
— Liz, you are my bridesmaid. Remember? — Lorelai said while she was walking to the kitchen, where she found her coffee supplier.
— OH MY GOD. I am your bridesmaid! Am I your bridesmaid? — Liz asked excitedly.
— Yeah Liz. Why you are asking me that, I already told you...— Lorelai stopped when she was saying it and faced Liz laughing— Oh my! I forgot to ask you if you want to be my bridesmaid! I'm sorry Liz, I was so busy than I forgot to ask you and I was babbling... like it's new... however I understand now why you didn't understood what I was saying. I am so sorry Liz. I don't know if you want to be my bridesmaid and I was asking you to pick up the dress and try it on. — She rambled.
— Of course I want to be your bridesmaid! It's exciting! I'll be the bridesmaid at my brothers and my friends wedding. I love you guys. — Liz hugged them.
— We love you too, sis'— Luke replied and kissed Liz's cheek. Lorelai looked at them with a big smile on her face. She wished she had a brother. A protective brother just like Luke, or a sister like Liz to her talk about girly stuffs. She poured herself some coffee and sat down at the table to eat her breakfast. After that she took Luke's truck and went to the Independence Inn.
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When she arrived there, she went to the kitchen immediately to get herself a cup of coffee. When she entered there she noticed someone she has never met before. After a few minutes she remembered that the new chef was starting today.
— Hey, are you Sookie? — She tried to start a conversation.
— Yeah, I'm Sookie St. James, who are you? — the woman replied grinning. She cleaned her hand on the apron and offered it. Lorelai shook her hand and smiled back.
— I'm Lorelai Gilmore. I'm the head of the maids.
— Oh this is really great. Oh I guess we have the same age, right? — Sookie asked.
— I guess so.
— You like coffee?
— More than breathing — Lorelai replied with a huge smile.
— Well I'll start making lunch. If the coffee finished I'll make you some more okay? — Sookie grabbed a frying-pan.
— I would be very happy. — Lorelai was almost out the door when someone appeared from behind.
— Lorelai! — the person exclaimed and hugged her tightly. Lorelai smiled really happy.
— I missed you so much Mia! Where have you been? I called you a lot of times but you weren't home. I thought that you weren't answering the phone because it was late, or because it was weekend. But I tried all the different hours a day, every day of the week. 5 or 6 days ago I thought you were having a nightmare, a Freddy Krueger type of nightmare. It's the only reason for you not to answer my phone call. I mean, I just heard your voice on my answer machine, telling me about the new chef but just it.
— I was travelling dear. I just left that message because it was necessary. — Mia told her and took some coffee. Lorelai poured herself a refill. — But tell me why you wanted to talk to me so badly.
— Because in two Saturdays I'll be like a cotton in my dress, my hair will be fixed, I'll go to the manicure and pedicure, I'll be beautiful more than ever. Luke will be totally nervous when I start walking down the aisle. — Lorelai said and wiped away a couple of tears from her face.
— Lorelai are you going to marry Luke? — Mia asked crying. Lorelai nodded smiling— Jeez! My little girl is getting married. She's marrying. Marrying Luke! This is...
— Awesome, amazing, great, fantastic, fabulous, terrific? — Lorelai completed Mia's sentence.
— Put all of that in a large kettle, stir and you'll find what I wanted to say.— Lorelai laughed at Mia's words.— Years ago you walked in here with your child in your arms, begging me for a job. You were so independent and fragile at the same time and now you're getting married. Oh Lorelai!—Mia hugged her once more.
— Congratulations Lorelai. — Sookie said sympathetically while she was frying onions and bacon.
— Thank you Sook. Can I call you Sook? — Sookie St. James nodded.
— Oh I came in here to see you Sookie. I have a received a lot of good references about you. — Mia said to Sookie.
— I'm sorry for making you come here and having to stop your trip, but thank you.
— You don't have to be, I came because I wanted to. It's good to know who are working with.
— Thank you, then.— Sookie said nervously and accidentally hit the frying-pan with her hands and the onions and bacon fell on the stove— Oh my God!— Sookie took a napkin and tried to clean up the mess but she obviously wasn't doing a good job.
— Let me help you, — a man said after he put a box filled with strawberries on the counter.
— Thanks. — Sookie said and faced him, smiling.
— You should turn off the stove before you start to clean up. My name is Jackson by the way. — Jackson replied. Sookie stood still while she looked at him and finally his words hit her head and she replied a shyly "oh"
— Oh Mia— Lorelai turned to her— Can we talk in private?
— Sure, I wanted to talk to you as well. — Mia went to her office and Lorelai followed her.— Okay, you first.
— Do you think you can be here for my wedding, I mean will be here at the inn. — she asked hopefully.
— Of course, Lorelai.
— Good. Moving on, do you know Liz? Luke's sister? — Mia nodded— She will be one of my brides maids.
— This is really great. But I'm sorry, where is this about?
— I reserved 2 bridesmaids' dresses and I hope they will both be used.
— Okay— frowned— You don't want to spend your money aimless. It's good thinking of you.
— No, I just reserved them, I haven't bought them yet. — Lorelai continued nervously.
— Honey, you need to get to the point.
— Do you want to be my bridesmaid? — Lorelai asked, grinning to Mia. In a second Lorelai was shivering because were cold outside and in another second she felt warm arms around her.
— Oh honey! — Mia kissed her forehead— You know this means a lot to me, you're like a daughter to me. — Lorelai half smiled shyly. Like a daughter... she thought.
— But you wanted to tell me something. — Lorelai remembered.
— I was thinking about this during the trip. Lorelai you and I both know you are an awesome head maid but I think this isn't your job. You aren't qualified for this. — Mia started seriously.
— Oh. — Lorelai moaned sadly, disappointed— It's okay.
— Good, because from now on you're the inn's sub manager.— Mia smiled to her. Lorelai stood astonished.
— What? — she murmured
— You are my sub manager. Honestly I thought about you been the regular manager, but you are too young for that. It is a lot of responsibility. However at the same time you can't be the head maid with all the potential you have.
Lorelai jumped up, hugging Mia tightly. Mia felt the wet tears on her shoulder and rested her head on Lorelai's shoulder. After they pulled away, Lorelai faced her, grinning. Instantly she began crying again when a thought crossed her mind. My mom wasn't so happy, she wasn't happy at all when I told her I'm getting married. She didn't hugged me, didn't congratulated me. She's never happy for me. Never. She hugged Mia again, crying even harder. At least she had a shoulder to cry on.
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The week flew by, and Lorelai and Liz did almost arranged everything what was necessary for the wedding, the flowers, the minister and the priest, the invitations, Rory's dress, picked up the wedding-rings from the store where they did the engrave in the rings, Lorelai tried the dress once more to see if she hadn't gained any weight, the things in the inn were all set and after the entire week of searching for the caterer, Lorelai asked Sookie to do it, because the wedding would be in a week and nobody wanted to except the job at the last minute. Besides Sookie's food is the best food Lorelai had ever tasted and it would be a lot cheaper.
It was Tuesday, only 4 days for the wedding when Lorelai arrived at her house during her lunch break. She grabbed the phone and after a look on her phone list she dialed the number.
— Hello, bridal shop. May I help you?— the lady said on the other side of the line.
— Sure, my name is Lorelai Gilmore and I bought my wedding dress and 2 bridesmaids dresses here, but today when I got my bank statement I realized the check wasn't cashed. Is everything all right?— Lorelai asked.
— Could you hold on a minute please, I'll have to ask my superior.— the woman said and Lorelai agreed— Oh here it is, ma'am.— Lorelai rolled her eyes, why is the woman calling her ma'am?— your dresses are paid but by an Emily Gilmore. She said she is your mother she told me not to cash the check you gave me.— Lorelai's head started to spin.
— Are you sure?
— Yeah pretty sure. You didn't knew it? Is something wrong? Because the lady paid cash.— the woman asked concerned.
— No everything is fine. My mother probably forgot to tell me. I'm sorry.
— Okay ma'am. Have a nice day.
— Thank you, back at ya.
Considerable minutes had passed until Lorelai grabbed the phone again. She was still in the same position, sitting on the couch, with her back straight, her head spinning even more quickly.
— Daisies, jasmines, roses, petunias. We have what you want.— a man's voice said after Lorelai dialed the florist's number.
— Can I talk to Rose please?— Lorelai asked rolling her eyes.
— If a flower could speak.— the man laughed hysterically and added— Just a little joke. I'll get her.— Lorelai faked a laugh.
— Okay, thank you.— after a few seconds the woman answered the phone— Hey Rose, this is Lorelai Gilmore speaking. I talked to you last week, my wedding will be next Saturday.
— Oh Lorelai, how are you?— Rose asked politely.
— I don't know — she stated while her head kept spinning.— But I'm calling because the check I send you with the first part of the payment wasn't cashed, so I wanted to know if everything is okay, I mean with the check. My signature is alright, right?— she asked frowning.
— Well Lorelai, I talked with your mother last Friday and she gave me another check, she said your check had some problem. So I already tore it. Why?
— Oh... it's... well... it's...— she tried to make bring up an excuse in her mind— I mean I didn't know my mother did that, because I told her I had a problem with my account but she hadn't mentioned she would handle it. However she'll probably talk to me about it today, because we're having dinner together. My account is alright now, it was just a two-days problem.
— Okay. But we already cashed her check.
— Oh don't worry, I'll talk to her about it today. But everything is okay, you have nothing to worry about.— Lorelai lied— Is everything fine with my flowers?
— Perfect.— Rose reassured her.
— Okay then, have a nice day, Rose.
— Same to you, Lorelai.
She hang up and lay the phone on the couch. Her head was almost exploding now. Why was her mother doing this? Why was she paying things for Lorelai's wedding? I mean she's totally against it. Her daughter is marrying the coffee guy and she is paying the wedding dress and flower? What's the matter with Emily? Lorelai dialed her mothers number and after a few rings a maid answered.
— Gilmore's residence.
— Hello, I'm Emily's and Richard's daughter, is my mother there?— asked
— Oh no, she's in a D.A.R. meeting.
— Ah!— Lorelai puffed— And my father?
— He's in his study, do you want me to put you trough? — the maid asked and Lorelai considered it for awhile.
— He didn't went to the office?
— He's working home today.
— Oh!— weird, Lorelai though — Do you know what time my mother will be home?
— She'll probably be here in 30 or 40 minutes, miss. Do you want to leave a message?
— No thank you, I'll call back later.
— Okay then. Bye.
— Bye Sophia, or Elisa, or Janet, or whatever.
She hang up and thought about the conversation with the maid. One line kept coming back to her "She'll be here in probably, 30 or 40 minutes miss" 30 or 40 minutes... It was 12:30 p.m. now...
Lorelai grabbed her keys and was already on the porch when the phone started to ring inside. She sighed and went back inside.
— Hello? Who is? I was on the porch, ready to leave so be fast.— She said sulky.
— Hi Lor — a familiar voice responded, she froze.
— Well, well, well. The dead always returns.— said sarcastically.
— What's up Lor?— he tried to start a conversation.
— Christopher, I'm really in the middle of something so just spill what you have to say me.
— I... I just wanted to talk with Rory— He lied.
— Lie! Now tell me what you really want, — she said even more grumpy. He didn't replied— Or I will hang up.
— I am sorry!— He said in one breath
— Be clear, Chris, please.
— I am sorry, — he repeated
— Okay Christopher, you're repeating yourself. For God's sakes tell me why you called me.— Lorelai said rolling her eyes.
— I called to say "I am sorry". For being a jackass.— Christopher responded matter of factly.
— You're absolutely right about that. If you are asking my to forgive you because of the phone call a few weeks ago, it's okay. But if you're asking me to forgive you for not calling your own daughter even though you promised me you would, I guess the answer is no. You'll have to ask her yourself. — said truthfully.
— Okay, — he paused for a few seconds — Lor, I was confused, you and him getting married is too much for me.
— I can understand that, but I can't understand why you didn't call Rory. Chris you're losing her. And I really don't want that to happen, I really don't.
— I already lost her.— he said sadly.
— I don't know if this is true. I haven't asked her.
— I screwed up everything, I know that.
— That's the truth. A big truth.— Lorelai said when she sat down on the couch's arm rest.
— Yeah. But...— he sighed— I was thinking that maybe I could take her for a while, while you'll be on your honeymoon.— Chris said.
— I don't think so. We don't go on a honeymoon. Everyone in town loves Rory, but I don't trust anybody enough to take care of her, so we didn't plan any.
— I'll stay with her. You guys can spend some time together.— Christopher said with pain in his heart.
— I don't know if you'll take care of her right. And you can't make up with her in a couple of days. — Lorelai said honestly.
— Lor, please. I want to help the both of you and I want to spend some time with my daughter. I want to hear she saying "dad" to me. I don't want to loose more than 7 years of her life. I'll regain her love.
— Alright Chris, you can spend the weekend with her. The wedding will be at 3 p.m. and after the party you can take her. You're invited to the wedding also. I send you an invitation.
— I know, I called because of that. 2 Days ago I received it in the mail and I thought about everything I am doing wrong.
— You've done a lot Christopher, when I'm really honest you've done wrong a lot. But I think you have a big chance in regaining Rory's love. She's a terrific kid, everything is okay by her. You just have to make sure you won't hurt her again.— Lorelai said as she closed her eyes, trying to relax.
— I won't.— he assured.
— You always say that and I'm still waiting for the day your words will become the truth.— she said and sighed.
— Can I have a chance with you also?— he asked.
— I'll always be your friend, as long as you won't hurt her.
— Right.
— Bye Christopher.
— Kiss Lor.
— Bye.
Lorelai shook her head and went to the bus stop.
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Lorelai looked to the huge house in front of her. That house had always scared her. She stared at her old bedroom's balcony. The sight of it made some memories come back. She spend lots of nights there, sitting on the floor, just thinking about her life.
She took in a deep breath before she rang the doorbell and a maid opened the door.
— Hey, I'm Lorelai Gilmore. I talked to about an hour ago. Do you remember me? I mean, if my mother didn't fired the maid that talked to over the phone and hired you within the hour.— Lorelai asked sympathetically.
— Of course I remember you miss, your mother is here already. She arrived 10 minutes ago, — the maid replied.
— Thanks.
Lorelai entered and took off her coat. The maid took it from her and Lorelai walked towards the living room. She saw Richard reading the paper and her mother was talking with someone on the phone.
— The lunch was really adorable, Theresa. Your maid is excellent, but I already told you that 20 minutes ago when I was at your house.— Lorelai heard Emily talking politely to the person on the other end of the phone line — Sure, the next will be on Elizabeth's. See you Saturday, 3 ó clock.— Lorelai's stomach fell. 3 ó clock? Like 3 p.m. at Saturday, the time she will be walking on the aisle with her pretty dress on? She took another deep breath. No one had noticed her yet.— Alright Theresa, bye.— and Emily hung up— Clover can you get me a cup of coffee please.— Emily said and after put the phone on top of the table, Emily stood up and turned around, noticing Lorelai— Oh my God Lorelai! Are you trying to kill me?— Emily asked startled.
— Hey Mom.— Lorelai heard herself saying lowly. Richard finally realized she was there and his eyes appeared behind the paper.— Hey Dad.
— Lorelai.— and he nodded politely.
— What are you doing here?— Emily asked frowning.
— I came by to tell you not to pay my bills.— Lorelai shot frankly.
— What?— Emily asked. She didn't seemed affected by Lorelai's words.
— Why did you paid for the wedding dress and the flowers? I haven't asked you to and I don't want you doing this.— Lorelai replied seriously, standing still.
— I'm sorry that you don't like it Lorelai, or that you don't want us to be a part of your life — Emily started dramatically— but we are your parents, whether you like or not and it's our obligation pay your wedding. I don't want to hear from my D.A.R. friends how wrong and selfish I was for not paying for my daughter's marriage. We won't come so stop worrying.— Emily turned to Richard and said— Richard you have to take your tuxedo to the drycleaner for this event tomorrow.
— Okay Emily— Richard replied, not taking off his eyes of the paper.
— I don't want you paying for my wedding. I wanted you to be happy for me, but if that is so hard— she gestured with her hands— for the both of you, fine! But I don't want your damn money. So stop paying these things for me, and what you already paid for I'll repay.— Lorelai almost screeched.
— We paid everything.— Emily replied nonchalantly.
— What?— she murmured in disbelief— You paid everything?
— Yes Lorelai. Aren't we Satan kids?— Emily said ironically
— Why do you have to do this? Why you are doing this to me? Why you are screwing up everything?— she yelled— Why do I need to seem like a loser for you to be happy? Why mother, why?— Lorelai wiped away a lonely tear.
— Don't yell at me in my own house, Lorelai!—Emily said.
— Okay, I'm leaving. But just answer my questions.— Lorelai said facing her mother.
— I am "doing this," Lorelai, because, like I said before, it's our obligation to pay for your wedding. It's not to make you look like a loser or something to let you down.
— Now tell me the truth.— Lorelai kept facing her.
— The truth about what Lorelai?
— Why you are paying for this? Why can't you be honest with me in your life just once, huh?
— Do you want an honest answer Lorelai?—Lorelai nodded— I am doing this because I'm really sad about you marrying the diner man, but it's your wedding. Since the first time I hold you in my arms I dreamed about this day Lorelai and I can assure you it's not going the way I planned. Nothing is, and when I say nothing that means nothing at all. This is the way I wanted it Lorelai, the way I dreamed about it, the way I wanted it for my only child. Lorelai, you can be crazy but I think you only want to get married once. And if it's going to be just once, I want to be a part of it. If that will only by paying for it, than that's the way it's going to be.— Emily wiped away some tears that were welling up in her eyes. Lorelai looked down and closed her eyes sighing.
— Mom...— she started but she couldn't find the right words.
— Just let me pay for this, Lorelai.— Emily asked.
— I can't let you pay for everything, but you can cover some of it. And I want you there. I guess you can cancel a D.A.R.'s meeting for once, right?— Lorelai said, a little touched after Emily's speech.
— Yes I can.— Emily half smiled.
— Great. Oh mom, I'm the sub manager of the inn, now.— Emily nodded sympathetically.— Okay, I'm really leaving now, I'll be late for the work anyways, but better late than never. Bye mom, dad.— Lorelai said and was walking to the hall when Richard's voice stopped her.
— What time do I need to be there to walk you down the aisle?— he asked, finally putting the paper aside. Lorelai looked at him and more tears filled her eyes.
— I guess 2:50 p.m.— she answered.
— I'll be there.
— Thank you dad.— Lorelai said truthfully when she looked in his blue eyes.
— You're welcome, Lorelai. So Emily, the tuxedo to the drycleaner right?— he said turning to Emily.
— Yes Richard.— she took the telephone again and Lorelai was in the hall when she heard Emily saying:— I am really sorry Theresa, but with all the preparations I mixed up the date of Lorelai's wedding, so it's probably for the first time ever that I won't be able to make it to the meeting.— Lorelai smiled and closed the door behind her.
Lorelai sat down on the bench in the garden. She put her head in her hands. After a few seconds she pulled her hands trough her hair. She concluded that her parents aren't so bad at all, smiling she stood up and walked towards the bus stop.
