AN: IM SO SORRY GUYS! i had an emergency yesterday so i couldn't update like i promised :( but this is the first chance i got to go on my computer and i have the next chapter ready :) I'm Glad u all enjoyed the date chapter and a lot of you found the 'Grand Theft Yachto' Joke funny. LukeAndLorelai Brucas Fan: I LOVE THE SPAWN OF SATAN TOO! But i don't think he will make and appearance in this story, only time will tell. But i am planning on writing a Trory after this PDLD so stay tuned!ShotswithMrsKim: I agree that there is nothing better then a good pun and i'm glad that the "Grand Theft Yachto' turned out to be one. I know some of you don't really like the way i resolved things with Logan, but it had to be done for the story's sake. Just like i had to make him seem like a jerk in chapter 4, i had to redeem him a little. Who knows how he will react later on (insert DunDunDun HERE) ---> OH YA AND THANKS FOR REVIEWS :) Anyways, here is Chapt 8 (A Day late) Hey that rhymed...
PDLD Chapter 8: Creepy Hollow
Another two weeks had gone by and Finn and Rory were embracing their new relationship. They had been happy with each other and were enjoying the newness of their relationship. Rory's mother's wedding was in two days, and Finn had accepted the invitation to attend as Rory's date. Although Finn had already met Lorelai a few times, he had yet to see her since he had started dating Rory.
Many people were happy with Finn and Rory's relationship. Colin was glad Finn was finally taking a girl seriously, and that the pair seemed happy together. Every one of Finn's friends could not believe how committed to Rory he was after only being together for a little over two weeks. Logan wasn't exactly happy about the relationship, but he wasn't causing them any problems because of it either.
The plan was for Finn and Rory to set out for Stars Hollow the day before the Gilmore-Danes wedding. That way they would be there for the bachelor and bachelorette parties and so Finn could officially meet Lorelai and Luke as Rory's boyfriend. They decided to drive down together in Finn's SUV so that they could fit all of their stuff as well as the gifts for the Bride and Groom. Finn had gotten Lorelai a Hello Kitty Coffee Maker to go with her Waffle Iron. It had started out as a joke gift, but Rory told him that she would love it. As well as the Coffee Maker, he had gotten them a gift certificate for Wedding China from one of the more expensive Glassware stores in New Haven.
"So what are the plans for when we get to Stars Hollow" asked an eager Finn
"Well, my mom and Luke will be busy finalizing wedding plans so we have some time before we meet them at the Inn at 5PM for dinner. Then we head off to the respective bachelor/bachelorette parties."
"Sounds good. Now will there be alcohol at the party?"
"Finn! You know that these parties aren't about alcohol"
"No they're about the strippers!"
Rory slapped Finn's arm while blushing. Although Finn was a fairly outspoken and sexual person, they had yet to take things to that level in their relationship. Rory was torn; one part of her thought that they should wait until they became serious before having sex, the other part of her (the emotional part) wanted it to happen right after their perfect first date. She was just so afraid of making the same mistakes she made with Logan.
The conversation went elsewhere as the couple got into Finn's SUV and drove to Stars Hollow. When they arrived, they passed by the gazebo in the town square. It was decorated with lights and daisies for the Wedding. Luke and Lorelai had wanted a small Stars Hollow Wedding with just a few outside guests. Rory was glad that her mother had told her to expect Richard and Emily because now there wouldn't be any surprises. Little did Rory know how wrong she was. There were a few surprises that she was at the moment unaware of.
When Rory and Finn arrived in Stars Hollow, they went to the Inn to check in then walked for a while around the town. They had just over three hours until dinner with the bride and groom so Rory decided to give Finn the unofficial tour of her town.
They went to Luke's first, and after receiving coffee from a very stressed out Cesar, the two walked through the town. Rory showed Finn Stars Hollow High, Kim Antiques, Doose's Market, Miss Patty's (much to Finn's horror) and the many other Stars Hollow shops and landmarks. After spending over an hour in Andrew's bookstore, the two headed out and came to the bridge.
When they walked up to the bridge they were laughing about Miss Patty and her blatant disregard for Finn's personal space
"She pinches hard!" Finn exclaimed rubbing his backside
"That's what you get for playing along with her and flirting back" Rory said tears in her eyes from laughing so much
"Wot! I was just trying to be nice to the woman. I didn't expect her to come on to me" he said loudly
"Miss Patty is never one to pass up an opportunity to ogle a charming and gorgeous young man" Rory said
"Ha! You find me charming and gorgeous, I knew it!" Exclaimed Finn kissing Rory's cheek
"I was just using her words Finn" she said with a smile. That smile disappeared however, when she glanced towards the lone figure on the bridge. Finn noticed her smile slip off of her face
"What's wrong Love?" Finn asked as he grabbed her hand in his
"Nothing" she said still planted in the same spot with her gaze on a silent and reading Jess.
Jess was engrossed in his book and had yet to notice the pair approaching him. Finn followed Rory's gaze to the man sitting on the bridge. He looked about their age, and Finn wondered why he had Rory's attention
"Rory who is that?" Finn asked nervously
"An old friend" she said
"Well then let's say hello" Finn said dragging her over to the bridge with their hands intertwined
"Finn! No stop what are you doing" she whispered angrily to him as he brought her closer to the bridge. Jess heard the footsteps and looked up to see Rory being man handled by a man he had never seen before
"What the hell are you doing? Let her go" Jess practically yelled at a confused Finn as he jumped down off of the ledge of the bridge
Finn let go of Rory's hand and stuck it out towards Jess. "Hello Mate, I'm Finn"
Jess just looked at the man's outstretched hand wondering who Finn was and why he was with Rory.
Rory had yet to speak and noticed the confused look on Jess' face. She cleared her throat and hoped things would be okay after their lat visit.
"Jess this is Finn, Finn, Jess" she said motioning to the man in front of her
"So Jess how do you know Rory" Finn wondered
"I could ask you the same" Jess replied somewhat hostile
"Well, I have known this lovely Reporter Girl since her second year at Yale. How about you?"
Jess remained silent.
"Jess is Luke's Nephew. He moved to stars Hollow my Junior year and we dated for a while" Rory said after realizing Jess wasn't going to speak
"You must be here for the wedding then right Mate?" Finn said overlooking the fact that he used to date Rory
"Yep" Replied Jess back into his single word reply
Finn looked at his watch. "Rory we have to go meet your mum and Luke at the Inn, it's almost five."
"Okay. How about you get a head start I want to talk to Jess for a sec."
"Okay" he said kissing her cheek and surprising Jess. "It was nice to meet you Jess, I'm sure I'll see you at the wedding." Finn walked off leaving Rory to talk with Jess. He was a little jealous of Jess knowing they used to date, but he trusted Rory. More so after what she went through with Logan.
Rory watched Finn leave the bridge without any hesitation. She smiled to herself. She had expected Finn to react similar to how Logan did when he met Jess, but this proved how much he wasn't Logan and that he trusted her. She turned back to Jess
"So how are you doing?" she wondered
"Good"
"So are you here for the wedding" she asked already knowing it was the case
"Yep"
"Were back to this now? Single word replies and childish attitudes"
"Whatever."
"I thought you wanted to catch up? That's what you said when I last saw you" she said starting to get angry
"Sorry Rory, but I don't want to hear about your DAR parties or you rich boyfriends."
"Well, if you actually took the time to listen to what I have to say you would know that I broke up with Logan, quit the DAR, moved out of my grandparents house, made up with my mom, got a writing job at the Stanford Gazette and oh ya, I was made Editor of the Yale Daily News." She said in one breath
"Rory—" Jess started
"I wanted to thank you." She said adamantly cutting him off
"What?" asked a perplexed Jess
"That's why I wanted to talk to you. I wanted to thank you for coming to see me, for being blunt and honest and pushing me to become myself again. You told me that you couldn't have written your book without me, and I wanted to say that I couldn't have gotten back on track without you and your somewhat harsh, but extremely needed words." She said in a softer tone
"Okay" he nodded
"I'll see you at the wedding?" she wondered
He nodded "So are you with that Finn guy?"
"Yeah I am. Why, did you find a problem with him after the three seconds you talked to him?" she asked somewhat defensively
"He just seems better then the last one, that's all" Jess shrugged awkwardly
"I couldn't agree more." She said with a small smile "Bye Jess, and thanks again"
"Later Rory" he said sitting on the ledge and opening his book to the marked page
Rory walked away from Jess and towards the Inn where she was meeting her family for Dinner.
When Rory arrived at the Inn, she noticed that there was no awkwardness between Finn and the rest for the people around the table.
"Rory thank god you're here. You should know that your boy toy is trying to take me away from my Fiancé." Lorelai said in mock horror
"Finn what have I told you about hitting on my mother?" replied Rory putting her hands on her hips
"Well until I see a ring on that finger, she is still a free woman."
"Sorry but I'd rather have Luke as my father" Rory said seriously. Luke looked to Rory shocked at her choice of words. She just smiled and was granted with one of Luke's very rare, but bright smiles. She sat down with the other three and they proceeded to talk about what was happening over the next couple of days.
They had must finished their delicious meal that Sookie had made so the males and females decided to split up to go to the parties. After Lorelai said goodbye to her husband-to-be, Rory pulled Luke aside and made him a deal
"You keep him sober and away from the strippers TJ 'accidentally' hired and I'll do the same with mom." Rory bargained
"Rory I shouldn't have to take care of a drunk, exotic man at my bachelor party"
"Well I have to deal with Lorelai! I think you got the better deal" she said seriously
"Good point." Luke agreed "Just try to make sure she doesn't drink too much"
"I expect the same when it comes to him" She pointed towards Finn who was currently talking to a very aggravated Michel
"Have Fun Luke" Rory said giving him a hug
"Make sure your mom does too"
"Bye"
"Bye"
The two couples left the inn and left to go to the respective parties.
AN2:SO that was Chapter 8. What did you all think? How was Jess' appearance? was he totally OOC? I have a really hard time trying to get into the head of Mr. Mariano so please be honest at how i portrayed him. Cuz it isn't that last we will hear of him. Who loves Finn? I LOVE FINN. we need more FINN. OH QUESTION for future chapter. What are Finn's Parents and siblings names? (i read somewhere his parents were Finn SR and Portia. can anyone help verify?)i need some background so anyone who can provide will get a FABULOUS SHOUT OUT IN THE NEXT CHAPTER!
What to expect from Chapter 9 Entitled :I thought 'Slow Jams' were for the subtle?
The Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties! ooh la la what will happen and which 2 men will be stuck in new haven with only each other to chat with? (u can probably guess (wink wink nudge nudge)), THERE WILL BE: An appearance by the wonderful TJ (Liz's Husband for those of u who need a refresher), mention of 'BrideZilla' andthe Luke/Lorelai Wedding (will it happen?)
Look for the next update on either June the 20th or 21st depending on my OH SO BUSY schedule.
Love you all and you're fantabulous reviews! i need more to motivate my writing so please review i will love you FOREVER!