PART 2
"I'll go get Daddy." Jinx said, hopping out of Lorelai's blue Explorer when it pulled up in front of Doose's so they could get Lorelai some candy, a sudden craving. The family was headed to dinner at a restaurant for Rory's birthday.
"I'll go with you." Rory said, sliding out of the front seat. Both girls straightened their nice dresses.
The sisters walked towards the diner and were almost to the door when Taylor stepped out from the alley. Both girls stopped suddenly and Jinx let out a yelp.
"Holy mother...Taylor, what are you doing?" Rory asked, startled.
"Oh nothing, just going for an evening stroll. Happy Early Birthday, Rory."
"Thanks Taylor." Rory said skeptically.
"You're welcome. So, how are you girls tonight?" Taylor said
"In a hurry. We are going to Hartford tonight and need to pick up Daddy, so we really should go." Jinx said. Rory sidestepped Taylor and pulled her sister along with her. Taylor followed them.
"You'll never guess what I heard today." They continued walking. "From a very credible source, I might add, I heard that you, Miss Jinx, are pregnant. I just wanted to check my facts."
Jinx cringed as Rory stopped dead in her tracks and then laughed. "Obviously your very credible source isn't that credible because my sister is NOT pregnant."
Taylor looked to Jinx. "You aren't?"
"Ummm...no."
"No you are or no you aren't?" Taylor pressed on.
"Jinx?" Rory questioned.
"I am. I'm pregnant. Your source was right, Taylor." Jinx said finally.
"Yes well Patty has never failed me before. I just wanted to express to you my congratulations, Jinx."
"Thanks Taylor." Jinx said sheepishly under the gaze of her sister.
"Where's Tristan? In the car? Oh I see him." Taylor said, looking over towards the Explorer. "I'm just going to go give him my congratulations."
"No!" Jinx screeched.
"No?" Taylor asked, confused.
"No...I'll tell him for you. We're really in a hurry Taylor, and you know how Mom is when she gets talking." Jinx said.
"Ok. Well have a nice night, ladies." Taylor took off towards Miss Patty's and Jinx turned to face her sister.
"Jinx...you're pregnant?" Rory asked.
"Yes."
"And you didn't tell me? Didn't tell the family?" Rory asked, sounding very hurt.
"I'm sorry, Rory. I was going to yesterday, but Tristan had to go to work and I wanted to tell you with him." Jinx said.
"Ok." They continued walking. "Congratulations, sis."
"Thanks."
"When are you going to tell Mom and Luke?"
"I don't know."
"You do realize this will be all over town by tomorrow morning."
"Oh no!"
The next day, Lorelai, Jinx, and Rory walked down the main street of Stars Hollow toward Doose's.
"So I was standing there and Luke said..." Lorelai was telling the girls a story when Rory subtly nudged Jinx. Patty and Babette were charging towards them from the direction of Doose's.
"Hey Mom...let's get the movie first." Jinx said, stopping on the sidewalk.
"Why?" Lorelai asked.
"Just so we can guarantee we get it--- don't want it swiped out from under us." Rory said sensibly.
"Nobody ever rents Willy Wonka." Lorelai said.
"That's not true." Rory said.
"Yes it is. Every time we go, Kirk informs us that we are the only ones to ever get it." Lorelai said.
"Kirk can't be there every second. He works in every business in town. And what if today somebody decides 'I want to see Willy Wonka.' Let's go to the video store." Jinx put in, putting a hand on Lorelai's arm and leading her the other way on the sidewalk.
"It's just safer." Rory said, taking Lorelai's other arm.
"Fine fine!" Lorelai said, throwing up her hands in defeat and turning around to lead the way to the Stars Hollow Video Store. "I don't know why we didn't buy it a long time ago."
Rory and Jinx smiled mischievously behind their mother's back.
"It's party time!" Jinx called into the Gilmore House that evening. Tristan laughed and so did Jack as he met them in the foyer.
"Hey, Jacks." Jinx said, hugging her younger brother.
"Hey Jinx. You're in a good mood."
"Yes...yes I am. Where is everyone?" Jinx asked, walking into the kitchen with the boys following her. She poured herself a small cup of coffee and sat down at the table.
"Rory called a few minutes ago and said she'd be over soon and Meg and Mom are in their rooms getting ready. Dad is at the diner." Jack said.
"You look spiffy, bro." Jinx said, smiling at her teenage brother. He wore ironed khaki pants and a royal blue button down shirt, which emphasized his bright blue eyes, a trait every member of the family shared. He had on a yellow tie and a dark blue jacket. His short dark hair still looked wet from a shower.
"Thanks, sis. You two don't look so bad yourselves." He replied. Tristan wore a black suit and a mint green silk shirt with a forest green tie. Jinx sported the black Diane Von Furstenberg Kimono-Style Wrap Dress and stiletto Nine West heels. Silver jewelry accented the outfit and she wore a black Michael Kors Rain Coat.
"Wow, looking nice guys." Lorelai said, coming into the kitchen while she hooked a bracelet onto her wrist. Lorelai wore a Diane Von Furstenberg "Dawnam" V-neck Dress and black stilettos. A diamond ring glittered on her finger, and diamond earrings against her cheeks.
"Yeah, Jinx, I love that dress! I wish I had a loaded husband to spend money on me." Meg said, coming into the kitchen behind Lorelai.
"Nice try little sister. Don't think I can't tell you're wearing BCBG." Jinx said, admiring Meg's BCBG strapless pleated contrast dress and heels to match.
"Well, my bank account is empty."
"So are we all here?" Lorelai asked, looking around at her well dressed family.
"Just waiting for Rory. Dad asked us to pick him up at the diner." Jack said. Just then, the front door opened.
"Hello?" Rory called into the house. She stepped inside and everyone met her in the foyer.
"Hey, you all look great!" Rory said with a big smile.
"So do you, Rory. Happy Birthday!" Meg said. Rory had on the Vera Wang Maids Short Strapless Satin Dress in fog and peep-toe stilettos in the same color.
"Let's get this show on the road. I want this night to end as quickly as possible." Lorelai said, grabbing a jacket off the rack. She picked up her keys and purse and led the way to the car.
"Very positive attitude, Lor." Tristan commented.
A grunt was the only reply.
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