Disclaimer: I went on the WB tour once, but that is as close to Stars Hollow as I'll ever get.

A/N: This is my therapy of what I want to happen to Christopher. If you like Mr. Hayden, you may not like this.

She Always Takes Me Back

Ch. 2: New in Town

"You moved here? To my town? You wouldn't visit here for 15 years while Rory was growing up, but now you want to live in Stars Hollow? What are you doing, Christopher?"

"I've quit my job, sent Gigi to my mother, and got a place on Peach Street. I want you Lorelai, and I'm not leaving until you say yes."

"Oh my God, you've completely lost your mind. I don't want you, Christopher. I want Luke, and you being here is going to make things worse."

"I don't care, Lor. I'm staying. We belong together, and you will see that."

"Christopher, have you been watching Lifetime recently because it sounds like Tori Spelling should be standing here instead of me. Do you really think you can make me forget what happened by stalking me?"

"I'm not stalking you, Lor, I love you. I want to marry you. If you see me enough, you'll forget all about Luke and remember what we were like."

"You mean as 16-year-olds? I'm not that girl anymore. I don't want to be her. I've moved on and you should too. I can't make you leave town, but stay away from me and, if you know what's good for you, stay away from Luke."

Lorelai, forgetting why she was standing in the town square, headed towards Luke's to warn him. She made it three steps before she remembered she was no longer welcome there. She turned again and headed to the Dragonfly. She had to get away from Christopher as fast as she could.

Once out of the town square, Lorelai pulled out her phone and hit '1' on the speed dial.

"Hello"

"Did you know about this? Because if you did, you are so dead."

"Mom? What are you talking about?"

"Your father has moved to Stars Hollow. I just saw him, and apparently, he wants me back and he's not leaving."

"I had no idea, Mom. I haven't heard from him since he sent me that email saying it was all a big misunderstanding."

"Well, I guess he's changed his mind because he's here."

"What are you going to do?"

"I don't know, hon. I'll deal somehow. I'm just starting to come out of my Luke funk, I've got all those costumes to make, and now, I have to watch your dad lurking on street corners."

"I'm sorry, Mom. I'll talk to him, but I don't think it will do any good. I have to get to class."

"Bye."

The only thing that Luke hated about his diner was all the windows. The picture windows that look out onto the square guaranteed the whole town knew what was happening there. The picture window that looked into the soda shoppe was even worse since he had to look at Taylor all day. If he could, he'd leave the blinds down all day, but the customers complained it was too dark.

Today, the windows gave him an image that made his already bad mood even worse. The image of Lorelai and her ex talking in the town square.

What the hell was Christopher doing in Stars Hollow? Was Lorelai going to go back to him? Was all that stuff she said that day at Doose's a lie? Why did he care? He and Lorelai were over, at least according to her.

The ringing of the bell brought him out of his reverie as Lulu walked into the diner with a small boy.

Well, that didn't go as well as I thought it would, Christopher thought as he entered his mostly empty apartment.

He had done no decorating, just bought some cheap furniture, a TV and a PS2. He needed something to keep himself entertained. His mom had already left him six messages about Gigi. Apparently, the cats had vanished, and the maids kept whispering "El Diablo" every time Gig walked into the room. His mother really needed to chill out. Gigi was a perfect angel.

The only pictures around were of him and Lorelai. Him and Lorelai in their school uniforms, mugging for the camera, him and Lorelai dancing at Sookie's wedding (before the call came in), him Lorelai, Rory and Dean dressed up for Rory's debutante ball.

He didn't realize Lorelai was still so mad at him. Why was everyone else oblivious that he and Lorelai and Rory were supposed to be a family. He needed more information about Lorelai. He needed to know what she really wanted. How was he going to get that since she wasn't speaking to him?

He could watch her.

There was plenty of coverage around her house, and once, he knew enough, he could make his move.

Babette was fast asleep when she heard the noises outside. Someone was outside her house. She knew crime would finally make it to Stars Hollow. Damn, why didn't Morey let her buy that gun?

"Morey, wake up, someone's trying to break into the house," she said, nudging Morey out of his slumber.

"What? You're crazy, babe. Go back to sleep," he said, rolling back over.

She heard twigs breaking outside. There was definitely someone out there. Maybe she should buy a Doberman, but Apricot would not be very happy about that.

Slowly getting out of bed, she peeked out the window, but couldn't see anyone. She knew someone was out there, and if he tried to get into her house, she'd be ready for him.

It was much darker outside Lorelai's house than Christopher thought it would be. Her porch light was out. The only light coming from the house was the television. Lorelai was watching something, but he couldn't tell what. His place from behind the bushes kept him from getting much closer.

She wasn't sleeping. That was a sign it would be a few weeks until he could make his move. But once he did, they would never be apart again.