A/N: Hey everyone! You have no idea of how much I miss you! Your reviews, your support. Everything. I know that I let you waiting a way too much (2 months and 2 days exactly) but again it wasn't my fault. This Tuesday I have a test which if I pass will let me get in an awesome High School. So I spent the last months studding. When I had time I wrote the chapter. I wrote it slowly and it ended up having more than 10 pages. So I think that somehow it will reward you. Well, I hope so.

Look, I know how much you want to kill me. I know that what I did was mean. I know that it seemed crazy. But I know how things are going to turn out. I know what I am doing. And I know that I am crazy, though what I am doing isn't. You will read it and I hope you will like it later. For now, on this chapter you will see how Rory is sad and they having conversations with their friends. Oh and next chapter we have Jess. Someone (sorry, but I forgot who) asked for him and you gave me just an awesome idea. I know that you guys are saying what you feel and I love that you're doing this. So a huge THANK YOU! I've never received so many feedback on this story. So I am happy. Isn't it weird that I have more feedback when I put some drama? Should I put even more drama so you will let more reviews? I AM KIDDING! Don't kill me pleaaaaaase.

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Chapter 19 - What friends are for

— Why didn't Luke open the diner yet? — Miss Patty asked Babette. They were standing in front of the diner. The door still had the "closed" sign in front. Miss Patty leaned forward trying to see any signs of Luke inside the place. The place was still dark. After a few seconds she stretched her eyes so she could see that the coffee machine was empty.

— I don't know. Maybe he is having some fun with Lorelai. — Babette winked.

— Now that you mention her, she and Rory haven't shown up at a town meetings in two weeks. — Miss Patty commented. Babette raised her eyebrow.

— You know what? Something very strange happened last night. —Miss Patty's eyes grew wider.

— And you say that just now? What happened?

— They came home in Luke's car. But Lorelai's wasn't in the garden as it usually is.

— Maybe it is the shop. — Miss Patty shrugged though she was thinking about the news.

— What are you talking about? — Kirk asked as he came closer of the ladies — Is it still closed? It's the fourth time I've come to check if Luke opened it. I'm hungry and mama didn't buy food this week.

— Poor Kirk. — Miss Patty and Babette said.

— We were talking about how weird Lorelai and Luke are acting these days.

— I know. Yesterday I asked for a tuna sandwich and Luke gave me a turkey one. And he overfilled the mug. I had to call him like a thousand times before he heard me and realized what he was doing. Then he acted all grumpy as if it was my fault. — Kirk said, he sounded very hurt.

— Luke overfilled the mug? He never does that. He is always paying so much attention... even when the place is completely crowded he knows what he is doing. I guess that I've never seen Luke overfilling a mug. — Miss Patty said concerned but she had a smile on the corner of her lips.

— Something is happening. — Babette reasoned. Miss Patty and Kirk nodded.

— And a few minutes after the "mug accident" — Kirk made air quotes — he received a call and ran away from the diner.

— WHAT? — Babette and Miss Patty asked.

— He received a call and ran away from the diner. — Kirk repeated himself. The ladies rolled their eyes.

— Wait a minute. Lorelai and Rory don't attend town meetings. He acts weird all day. Then he received a call, ran away from the diner and came home with Lorelai and Rory. And Lorelai's car is nowhere. — Babette was adding 2 plus 2.

— We have to find out what is going on. — Miss Patty had a shine in her eyes. A shine that appears only when she is about to find out some new gossip.

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Lorelai opened the door to Rory's bedroom to find not her daughter, but Luke. She frowned at the picture. She squeezed her eyes and when she opened them again she saw the same image. Lorelai tightened her robe against her body and ran her hands over her face. She sighed and went to the living room. Rory was there, laying on the couch, her head resting on the armrest.

— Honey? Rory? — Lorelai shook her daughter's arm slightly. She didn't wake up though. — Rory? Rory? —Lorelai shook her arm again. She opened her eyes slowly.

— Mommy? — Rory asked confused. Where was she?

— Hey, babe. Let's get you to bed. You're gonna have an neck ache tomorrow. Come on.— Lorelai whispered.

— I am okay here. — Rory said after realizing where she was. — What time is it?

— Early. — it was all Lorelai knew.

— And what time is early for you today? 5 in the morning? Or 11? — Rory raised her eyebrow. A playful smile in the corner of her lips.

— Dunno, kid. But come on. — Lorelai extended her hand so Rory could take it. Rory grabbed her mother's hand and got up. Then she looked at the clock.

— I'm going to take a shower.

— What? — Lorelai was confused. Why was Rory taking a shower before coming back to bed?

— I'm going to take a shower. — Rory repeated.

— I've got it.

— So why did you ask? — Rory frowned.

— I don't understand why you are going to take a shower.

— A) Because I can't go out like this. — she pointed at her messy hair, wrinkled face and outfit.— B) Because water revitalizes me. C) Because I'm not a pig.

— And where are you going, Rory? Honey, do you have some mental damage? Are you sure that it's only your arm that is broken? — Rory rolled her eyes.

— Mom. It's Thursday. I have classes.

— How are you supposed to write with your arm broken?

— I'm not left-handed, mom. And Lane is bringing our project. I have to be there to do the presentation with her. It is 30 of my bimonthly grade. — Rory gave her a point out look.

— Rory. Didn't I teach you anything? When you are ill you can't go to school. It is against the Gilmore girls rules. Rules that I spent 20 minutes of my pregnancy making. You are not breaking the rules, young lady! — Lorelai pointed her finger at Rory playfully. Rory giggled.

— Mom. I'm sorry. But I am a scholar girl. I know that I disappoint you, but there's not much you can do about it. I'm already like this, I can't change. Sorry. — Rory smiled innocently at her.

— You're no fun. — Lorelai pouted. — Come on, let's grab some wrapping paper. You can't wet your arm.

— And wrapping paper is going to help? How mom? How?

— What do you suggest then? — Lorelai frowned.

— A plastic bag. — Rory rolled her eyes. Lorelai tapped her forehead.

— Why didn't I thought of that?

— That isn't the question. The question is: where did I get this brains, because it obviously wasn't of you, or Christopher.

— Well I hooked up with other guy the night after I had sex with Chris. — Lorelai sighed — It feels good I finally told you the truth.

— Ewwww! Ewww! Ewww! Ewwww! Mom you are disgusting! Oh my God! Ewwww! — Rory made faces and Lorelai laughed. — Come on let's put that plastic bag around my arm or I'll be late. — with her right hand she grabbed Lorelai's and dragged her towards the kitchen.

— Okay, then I'll take a quick shower and I'll walk you to school.

— It's dad's day. — it slipped from Rory's mouth. She looked down — Sorry. — she said quietly.

— No, that's okay. — Lorelai whispered looking down as well.

— I'm going with you. I'll take a shower and then I'll wake him up. He needs to open the diner anyway. He already lost part of the early clients. — Lorelai nodded.

— Okay. — and she opened a drawer and grabbed a plastic bag.

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Luke rubbed his eyes and opened them quickly only to close them just as fast. The sun light had come into his eyes and left him temporarily blind. Kind of groggy and with his eyes still closed, Luke stood up from Rory's bed without even realizing it. As he was walking towards the living room the phone started ringing. He scratched his head and picked up the phone after the third ring. He lifted the phone to his ear and could hear a person saying:

— Lorelai?

— Luke, actually. — he mumbled not recognizing who's voice he was hearing.

— Luke? — Emily asked confused. Was last night a dream? Was today her birthday? But it seemed so real. Her fight with Lorelai. She was saying that Luke and she were apart. But if they were apart, then why was he answering the phone in her house? In fact, it was their house. Emily didn't remember if Luke or Lorelai had bought the house. They were together when they bought it but weren't married. So if it was Luke's house, he could have thrown Lorelai out. Emily frowned. Too many thoughts in less than 5 seconds, even for Emily Gilmore.

— Yes. That's my name, I suppose. Who is it?— Luke asked while he became annoyed.

— Emily Gilmore. Lorelai's mother. Rory's grandmother. Your mother-in-law. — she replied matter-of-factly, irritated to the fact that he didn't recognize her voice.

— Oh, hello Emily. — Luke used a more polite tone now.

— Hello. — she said back and since he didn't say anything, she decided to keep talking: — Is Lorelai there?

— I'm not quite sure. — Luke looked around at any sign of Lorelai. Then he heard the sound of running water coming from the bathroom. — I guess she is taking a shower.

— Fine. And Rory? — if he was there, he should at least know where his "daughter" was.

— Look, Emily, I've just woken up. I can't give you much information. — Emily sighed at how rude he was being.

— Isn't it too late for you to wake up? You're usually at the diner at this time.

— Yes, I just woke up late. To be honest I don't even know what time it is. — Emily rolled her eyes.

— If you are late, I won't take much of your time. I want to know why Rory didn't call me last night. She said she'd call me when she arrived home. And I left a couple of messages on the machine but no one called me back. — Then Luke, who was no longer groggy, had a series of flashbacks in two seconds about last night's events. For the first time that morning he remembered everything that happened earlier.

— Uh... Well… Lorelai and Rory were in a car accident. But they are alright. — he added quickly. On the other side of the line, Emily almost had a heart attack. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down a little.

— And why did no-one warned me? My daughter and my granddaughter were in a car accident and you just forgot to tell me about that! — she adverted.

— I'm sorry, Emily. But we were too worried and we couldn't think about anything. But Lorelai just got some scratches and Rory broke her left arm. No further injures.

— Rory broke an arm? — Emily said hysterically. — And you are saying that it isn't something to worry about? And what are you doing at Lorelai's house anyway? I thought you were separated. — Luke rolled his eyes and sighed annoyed.

— Emily, Lorelai and Rory are okay, I guarantee you. But I won't talk about my marriage. Have a nice day.

— Don't hang up on me!— Emily called.

— Goodbye Emily. — and with that Luke hung up. He placed the phone on the coffee table.

Luke walked towards the kitchen and grabbed a pan. He filled it with water and placed it on the stove. While he waited for the water to boil, he squeezed a few oranges to make himself a juice.

— Oh hey, dad. — Rory greeted with a smile and kissed her father's cheek.— Did you sleep okay?

— Yes. You?

— Yeah, you know how much I like to sleep on the couch. — she smiled at him. Almost every night she falls asleep on the couch and Luke always wakes her up and brings her to bed. Then he covers her up and wishes her a "safe sleep". Rory's smile faded quickly. She wouldn't have this anymore.

— Yes, I know. Look, I'm going to take a quick shower so I can walk you to school.

— Eh...— Rory was hesitant — mom is going with me today. I thought that you wouldn't mind 'cause you have to open the diner anyway. — she looked down.

— Rory. — Luke called her name. She looked up, again meeting his eyes. They were darker than usual and kind of shadowy, but yet Luke's warm eyes. The eyes she trusted so much — It is okay if you want to go with you mother. I won't be mad at you because of that. She is your mother.

Rory nodded and hugged Luke tightly. He fondled her hair as he hugged her back.

— I am coming to the diner after school. We can spend the afternoon together. — Rory offered.

— Honey, let's just let things go normally, okay? You can come to the diner anytime you want.

— I wanna come this afternoon. — Rory pressed. Luke smiled at her.

— Okay then.

— Hey Rory, I am almost ready. I just have to put on my shoes, grab my purse, put on some make-up and brush my hair. While I do these little things, which will take only 5 minutes, you should get a pop tart or a muffin. —Lorelai said as she descended the stairs with a brush in her hands. When she arrived in the kitchen and saw Luke she swallowed hard and her expression changed quickly. — Hi Luke.

— Hi. — he replied shortly. His eyes met hers for a slip second. Then both of them turned their attention back to Rory. Rory herself was eyeing them curiously.

— So, mom, 20 more minutes? — Rory asked dryly with a sly smile. Lorelai nodded, she didn't smile though.

— Eh... Luke, is it okay with you if Rory goes to school with me? — Lorelai asked him, though her eyes were focused on the pan on the stove.

— Yes, Rory already told me. I am just going to make some coffee. Can you guys wait?

— Yes.

— No.— Lorelai said at the same time Rory said "yes". She then remembered the talk she had with Luke last night. Everything they said, that they would be friends. She closed her eyes for a quick second and then nodded — We can wait. — Luke just nodded back and opened the cupboard. He took the coffee pot and started to make coffee while he drank his juice. Lorelai went back to the living room and finished brushing her hair. Rory sighed and walked towards her room to put her shoes on. Adults...

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Fifteen minutes after that, and being late, Lorelai and Rory were running towards Luke's car (he said that they could use it awhile Lorelai's car would be at the mechanic) when Babette called them. Sure that the girls loved Babette, but the woman had the perfect timing calling them while they were late

— Sorry, Babette. We're late. We have to run or Rory won't be allowed to attend her classes. — Lorelai answered over her shoulders.

— Okay, sugar. I just want to know if you guys know where Luke is.

— Inside the house, taking a shower, I guess. — Lorelai answered as she opened the car's door.

— Why didn't he open the diner at the usual time? — Babette insisted.

— He overslept. — Rory replied this time.

— Lorelai, you are giving this man so much trouble. — Babette mocked.

— Er- uhn... yeah, yeah. It's the charm, ya know? Gotta run, Babette. Say hello to Murray for us. — Lorelai looked very embarrassed when Babette mentioned Luke. And of course the blonde realized Lorelai's awkwardness.

— Okay. Bye, sugars. — she waved and Lorelai started the engine.

— Bye, Babette. — they waved back (Rory with her right hand, as she was hiding the left one behind her back) and Lorelai pulled the car off the driveway. When the car was out of sight, Babette walked back towards her house and the first thing she did was heading towards the phone. She grabbed it and dialed the number she knew by mind. Miss Patty answered on the first ring.

— Miss Patty's. — she said in a bored tone.

— Patty, sugar. You have no idea what I just saw.

— Tell me, tell me. — Patty replied, obviously curious.

— Lorelai just left her house. Rory was with her. She said that they were late and didn't talk much. But everything that the poor woman said made me think that they are having problems.

— What did she say?

— That Luke and she are fighting.

— Oh Gosh! Did she really say that?

— Not with those words. But the way she reacted showed me that. They are on a fight.

— Babette, honey. Isn't it just the usual "I won't give you coffee", "Yes, you will", "No, I won't", "Yes, you will or I will show everyone your ex apartment curtains"? — Miss Patty asked.

— No. Lorelai seemed very tired, like she didn't sleep well. And Rory was hiding her left arm, God knows why. And when I mentioned Luke she turned very pale. I think that this is major thing.

— I think that they only had a couple of major fights. After the first one they ended up moving in together, and the second one was last year, I don't remember the reason though.

— Luke was all cranky because of his dark day. The fool didn't tell her about that day and Lorelai freaked out wondering where he was all day. And when he came home he didn't want to tell her where he was. They were apart for like one week.

— The burger were terrible that week. Oh! I know. Let's go to the diner for lunch later. If the burgers are disgusting it is because they are on a fight. — Babette reasoned.

— You're right. Meet me there at 12:30.

— And one last thing: today is Thursday!

— Didn't you say that it was Lorelai who was heading Rory to school? — Patty realized what was happening.

— Exactly.

— There is definitely something up. — Patty assumed and saying bye, she hung up.

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When Rory and Lorelai arrived at school, they climbed out off the car and started to walk towards the building in silence. They still had three minutes (Lorelai drove really fast) before the classes started. Lorelai thought that was the perfect time to talk to her daughter.

— Rory? — she said softly.

— What? — Rory looked inside her eyes.

— Honey, do you want to talk about me and your dad? — Rory looked down and shook her head.

— Not now, mom. I have to go inside.

— We still have some time. — Lorelai pressed.

— I don't think that this is a subject to discuss in two minutes. Besides, you guys already made your choice. There isn't anything I can change.

— I know that you're sad, sweetie. But we needed to do this. — Rory looked piercingly at Lorelai.

— I'm sorry, mom. But you needed to do this. — Rory said matter-of-factly. It was Lorelai's time to look down. She tried really hard not to cry.

— Rory... — the bell rang.

— I gotta go. I'm going to the diner later. We talk at night when I come home, 'kay? — Lorelai nodded.

— Okay, bye hon'.— she kissed Rory's cheek. Rory gave her a quick hug.

— Drive safe, mom.— she half smiled at her and walked away.

Lorelai stood there watching Rory walk away. Things were going so bad lately. Rory's phrase was repeating over and over on her mind "I'm sorry, mom. But you needed to do this.". Was she wrong after all?

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Luke sighed heavily when the phone started ringing. He wasn't really in the mood to people today, especially when they decided they wanted to make him talk to them. He picked up the phone and answered with a grumpy "hello".

— Gee, bro'.— Liz said on the other side of the line.

— Liz?

— Do you know someone else who'd call you "bro"? — she asked dryly and smiled — So, let's start this over. Hello, dear brother. — she said mockingly.

— Hey, sis'. — he replied and half smiled. He just loved his crazy sister — Do you need money?

— Gosh, Luke. I don't call you only to ask you money.

— Sorry, Liz. Seriously, what do you want?

— Just wanted to ask how things are going... — she lied.

— Liz, I know you. What do you really want?

— Well... Since you insist, I wanted to know if Jess can spend the weekend with you. I have an appointment in Chicago.

— Appointment or a date? — Luke asked dryly.

— Really, you have such a bad impression of me. It's an appointment. I swear.

— I'll believe you this time.

— Great. So can he stay with you guys? — Liz asked again. Luke ran his fingers through his hair.

— Liz... I... — his voice trailed off.

— Luke, is everything okay?

— No. Lorelai and I... we're separated. — Liz eyes widened. She couldn't believe that the perfect couple was apart.

— You what? You can't be serious.

— I am, Liz.

— Luke, I'm so sorry. I am here babbling and you have a problem like this... But how did this happen?

— It's a long story, Liz. You can ask Lorelai later if you want.

— It's okay, really. But I think you should talk about it, let it out.

— Maybe later. I just can't talk about it right now.

— I understand you. So, how is Rory?

— Pretending that she is okay with it. — he said matter-of-factly. Luke knew that it didn't matter how strong Rory tried to appear to be or how hard she tried to hide her sadness, she was miserable. He wish he could do something— But Liz, I can stay with Jess.

— Nonsense, Luke. When you have a problem like this you can't take care of a kid. You need some time to think. I really don't want to bother you.

— Liz, I'm your brother. You need me to take care of your son, so I'll do it. Will you bring him tomorrow?

— Luke you don't have...

— Liz! — he exclaimed annoyed — I'll take care of Jess. Period.

— Okay, Luke. I'll bring him tomorrow.

— Bye, Liz.

— Bye, big bro. Take care of yourself.

— I will.

— Thank you, really. — she smiled sadly and hung up.

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— Ms. Gilmore in what year did the Second War ended? — the teacher asked Rory. Rory was too busy with her own thoughts to realize that someone was talking to her. She was sitting there, looking at her notebook, counting. She was so unaware that she didn't even realize that she was having a history class — Rory? Rory?

Rory looked up noticing the teacher talking to her. She blushed slightly.

— I am sorry. — Rory murmured and grabbed her History book.

— It is okay, Rory. So tell us, when did the Second War ended. — the nice woman said sympathetically.

— I... don't remember. — Rory told her embarrassed. Everyone turned to her, they had never seen Rory Gilmore not answering a question correctly.

— You don't... remember? — the woman frowned.

— I am sorry I didn't read this chapter yet. — Rory said while looking at her book, embarrassed enough not to look at her teacher.

— But I just told this 10 minutes ago. And it's written on the blackboard. Didn't you write it down?

— No. — she said so quiet she could hardly hear it herself.

— What?

— I didn't write it down. I am sorry, Mrs. Keys.

Mrs. Keys came closer of Rory and leaned in. It was the third year that she was teaching Rory and the girl had never passed one class without answering something correctly or saying what she thought about the subject.

— Rory, I really like you, you're an amazing and intelligent girl. Just because of that I won't take points from your grade. But you have to promise me that this won't happen again, okay? — she said quietly so only Rory could hear her. Rory nodded sheepishly.

Then the bell rang, ending the class. The students started to stand up for the break. Rory kept seated though. Lane came closer to her and sat down on a chair next to her.

— Rory?

— Yes? — she said turning her head to see her best friend.

— What is wrong?

Rory looked at her friend, wondering if she should tell her about Lorelai's and Luke's separation or not. She wanted to talk to someone about it, 'cause it was becoming hard to pretend that she was absolutely fine with everything. But on the other hand she didn't want to bother Lane with this and if someone listened...

— Nothing. There's nothing wrong.

— Rory — Lane looked Rory straight into her eyes — I know there is something wrong. You look sad, you barely said something during the presentation of our project and you couldn't answer the question Mrs. Keys asked you. Tell me, what is wrong? — Rory looked down but after a few seconds she focused her eyes back on Lane.

Rory decided to tell her and that was what she did. As she told Lane the whole story, the girl looked more surprised and astonished every second. When Rory finished telling her everything, Lane stood up from her chair and hugged her best friend as tightly as she could. She couldn't say that everything would be alright or that Lorelai and Luke would be back together. All she could do was what best friends are for, staying there to comfort her.

— Thank you, Lane. — Rory said when they pulled apart.

— I'm here for you whenever you need me. — Lane dried Rory's tears and hugged her once more.

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Lorelai parked her car in front of the Independence Inn and entered the building. Once inside she saw Michel talking with some guests, so she went towards him.

— Hey Michel. — she greeted. The guests said good bye and went on their ways.

— Look who finally decided to show up!— he faked enthusiasm.

— I know you missed me, honey.— she winked at him and he rolled his eyes— Is Sookie in the kitchen?

— Does there exist another place where she belongs?— he asked sarcastically. Lorelai waved and went to the kitchen.

— Sook!— she called and poured herself some coffee.

— Lorelai! Oh my god!— she said smiling.

Sookie came from the back of the kitchen and hugged Lorelai tightly. Lorelai giggled and hugged her back, happy to finally see her best friend. With all of the problems she hadn't time to visit Sookie, or to even call. She missed her talks with her in the same way she missed the ones with she usually has with Rory.

— Lorelai, honey where have you been? Is there something wrong with you? Since the last time you came here I knew that something is wrong. — Sookie commented obviously concerned.

— Sookie come with me. It is better to talk somewhere more private.

Sookie nodded and they walked towards Lorelai's office. When Lorelai decided to go to the inn that morning she knew that she'd have to face Sookie and tell her everything. And it wasn't so bad at all. She needed to talk to someone about it, to tell how she was feeling, how lost she was. Especially now that she started wondering if what she did was right.

— Sookie, sit. — Sookie did what Lorelai told her to.

— Will you tell me what is going on? — Sookie asked and Lorelai nodded.

— Sookie... — Lorelai hesitated — I... have lost the baby. — Lorelai sat down next to Sookie, who had her hands over her mouth.

— Oh my god, Lorelai! Oh honey! — Sookie extending her arms and Lorelai hugged her — I am so sorry, sweetie. When did this happen?

— A few days before the last time I came here.

— And stupid me asked you about the baby. Argh I am such an idiot! — Sookie blamed herself.

— No, Sookie. How could you imagine that something like this would happen? Huh?

— I can't even imagine how sad you are right now. Luke is probably miserable... and Rory, she was so excited about the baby. — Lorelai looked down.

— Luke and I, we're separated now. — Sookie gasped.

— You are what?

— It... wasn't working anymore. — Lorelai said sadly.

— How come? — Sookie asked, not understanding how Lorelai and Luke couldn't be working anymore.

— After everything that happened... the baby... Christopher... Rachel...— she sighed. Sookie shook her head confused.

— No, wait a minute! What do Christopher and Rachel have to do with this?

— Christopher came to town, he kissed me, Luke saw us, Rachel kissed him, I saw him. After that we talked and decided that we needed some time. I mean I needed some time. Then I had a fight with my mom last night. Rory and I we were in a car accident, she broke her arm and I told Luke that I can't take it anymore. — Lorelai said in one breath. She decided that it was better to let it all out at once. There was no reason not to tell Sookie everything that happened, although Sookie didn't approve the way Lorelai filled her in. It was too much information at time.

— And all this happened just a few days? — she asked astonished. Lorelai nodded — This is crazy. Why did Christopher kissed you? Why did Rachel kissed Luke? Why did you guys broke up?

— Why did we broke up? Sookie, I couldn't keep this marriage going. I'd be hurt, Luke and Rory would be hurt.

— Why?

— Sookie are you listening to me? I just went through a lot of things. I've lost my baby, I saw my husband kissing someone else, I almost lost my daughter in a car accident. I can't stay in a marriage pretending that everything is alright. Pretend that I forgot the image of Luke the arms of someone else. I know it wasn't his fault, but it is too much.

— Lorelai, Luke lost his baby as well. He saw Christopher kissing you and he almost lost his daughter and wife. He isn't pretending everything is alright, but he also isn't ending a relationship of 7 years. — Sookie pointed. Lorelai looked at her not believing what she was listening to.

— Sookie it isn't so simple! — she exclaimed and stood up.

— I am not saying it is simple! It is far away from simple. And you Lorelai, are making this even more complicated than it already is .— Sookie stood up as well. She didn't mean to be so hard to Lorelai, but Lorelai obviously needed someone to tell her that she was doing everything wrong.

— You are just saying this because it isn't happening to you!

— Lorelai, please. I know that everything you're going through is hard and that you're hurt. But don't you think it would be better if you have your husband to go through it with you?— Sookie asked her softly.

— You know nothing about marriage! — Lorelai yelled.

— And what do you know?

— I've been married for 5 years. I certainly know where marriage is about! — Lorelai said irritated.

— It doesn't seems like it. Because, if you think marriage is about "I take you for the rest of my life as long as everything is going alright" you are wrong Lorelai. I am sorry, but if you keep putting this up, your marriage will be really over. You have to stop what you're doing and sit down and think if this is what you really want. — Sookie advised her.

— Sookie... — Lorelai tried to say but Michel opened the office's door.

— Sorry to interrupt the so fervent talk, but there is someone who wants to talk to you Lorelai. — Michel said sarcastically. Lorelai looked at Sookie one last time before she left.

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Miss Patty and Babette entered the diner and sat down at the counter. They started a conversation about Mr. Johnson new mistress while they waited for Luke. When he came closer to them, they each ordered a burger and fries. Miss Patty even tried to extract some information from Luke by asking him how Lorelai and Rory were doing, but he answered them with his usual grumpy tone, saying that everything was fine. As Luke went to the kitchen Miss Patty and Babette exchanged glances.

10 minutes later Luke came back with their plates. They thanked him with a smile. Miss Patty cut a piece of the burger and Babette grabbed a french frie.

— Oh my God! — Babette exclaimed. Miss Patty turned at her.

— What?

— It is all oily, ugh disgusting! — she made a face. Miss Patty put a piece of the burger in her mouth and chewed on it. When she swallowed it she made a disgusted face as well.

— Tastes like burned paper. — Miss Patty gulped some coffee.

— Is that that bad? — Babette asked.

Patty nodded and they exchanged glances again. They just received the assurance that Lorelai and Luke were in a fight.

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