A/N: Sorry this took so long but if you've read my profile recently, you understand I hope. I'm going to update Coast to Coast tomorrow if you read that. Sorry but I'm trying to be with my friend so just hang tight and bear with me please. Thanks a bunch, now read on!
Lorelai sighed and pulled into the third parking lot. She had already filled out two applications but neither job seemed promising. She desperately needed a job. She hoped one of the other ones worked out.
"Hey Mom, I bet this one will work out."
"I hope so, Babe. But I'm not getting my hopes up."
"You should. Go in there and be confident. What is this place anyways?"
"A home for the elderly. I'm supposed to be like delivering food and drinks and medication and stuff. It doesn't sound too hard."
"Old people are nice."Rory said thoughtfully,"They tell good stories."
"Yeah."
"Wow, I hope you get this job. Maybe sometimes I could come to work with you and it would be like having my very own grandparents!"
Lorelai stiffened and counted to ten."Yeah, well, maybe. I'm going in. Stay in the car and lock the doors. Don't open them for anyone."
Rory nodded, not noticing Lorelai's new attitude. She picked up a copy of Pride and Prejudice that she'd gotten for a dollar at a yard sale a month before. She settled back to wait patiently while her mom went in for another job interview.
Sometimes Rory got sick of living in random apartments and the car. The apartments were always dirty and cheap with names like Lakeview Forest or Pine Ridge Apartments when there were no lakes, forests, pines or ridges anywhere around. They'd lived off of Ramen Noodles and Macaroni and Cheese for so many years that Rory was already sick of them. Once, Lorelai had gotten a good job and they'd been able to afford a good apartment and different foods. It was fun while it lasted but then the first girl came back and Lorelai lost her job. She really hoped Lorelai would get a job soon.
"Can I help you?"a woman asked as Lorelai approached the front desk.
"Yes, I saw the want ad in the newspaper and wanted an application."
"Oh sure. You actually came in on the right day. They're doing interviews as we speak."
"Really?"Lorelai accepted the application and the pen the woman offered.
"Sure. I'm Cindy, by the way. And if you fill out the application, I can squeeze you in for an interview. What's your name?"
"Lorelai Gilmore."
"Okay. Great. Get that application filled out and we'll be able to get you in within the hour."
"That's amazing. Thank you so much!"Lorelai took a seat in the small lobby and balanced a book on her knee as a writing surface. She'd filled out so many applications that she was done very quickly. She had seen two people dressed for interviews come out while she was filling it out and they both looked more professional than she did. She was already losing hope. She approached Cindy and handed her the application.
"Perfect timing, Lorelai. I'm going to run this back to the interviewers and then we'll slide you right in there. Have a seat for a couple more minutes, please."
"Sure. Thanks."
Cindy disappeared through a closed door for about five minutes. Lorelai examined herself quickly in a mirror hanging in the lobby. A few elderly people scooted through the lobby while she sat there. They all smiled at her as they passed. Lorelai had just returned to her seat when Cindy came back.
"Come on in, Lorelai."she called and Lorelai followed her into a room. Cindy closed the door and left Lorelai alone with three people sitting behind a table. They all stared at her as she walked in.
"Have a seat please, Ms. Gilmore. I'm Ted, this is Aaron and Grace. We'll be interviewing you today."
"Nice to meet you."Lorelai smiled and took the seat across from the table that Ted had gestured towards.
"So, Ms. Gilmore,"Ted began,"Why don't you tell us about yourself."
"Well,"Lorelai began,"I'm pretty outgoing and friendly. I love to be around people. I would consider myself to have a good sense of humor but of course, that's in the eye of the beholder. I'm a very hard worker and I'm also very dedicated. I always follow through with a task assigned to me and I am definitely not a quitter."
Aaron nodded and continued,"And Ms. Gilmore, would you tell us why you left your last job?"
"I was actually filling in a temporary position and after only a few months, the employee I was filling in for returned."
Ted cut in again,"What are some of your strengths and weaknesses?"
"Well, I'm not quite sure of a weakness. I could probably be more focused. My strength is that I'm dependable and pretty easy going. I don't get easily upset by things."
Grace finally spoke up,"And Ms. Gilmore, this job may be stressful. How do you handle stress and pressure?"
"Well,"Lorelai looked thoughtful,"I like to relax by listening to music or reading a good book. Sometimes I also go for a short run."
"Speaking of music and books,"Aaron began,"What type of music do you listen to and what was the last book you read?"
"Well, I try not to stick to one type of music. I listen to anything. Variety is the spice of life after all. As for the last book I read, I believe it was Pride and Prejudice, one of my favorites."
"That's very interesting."Grace smiled slightly."A very good book. Now, Ms. Gilmore, why do you want this job?"
Lorelai paused briefly and began carefully."I really enjoy being around people. I believe this job would fit my needs and wants perfectly in that aspect."
"Why should we hire you for this postition, Ms. Gilmore?"Ted asked.
"I'm a hard worker and I'm task oriented. My friendly personality would also help me be comfortable with any senior citizens or coworkers I need to interact with."
"Have you ever had a position similar to this one?"
"When I was in my teens I volunteered at a small senior citizens home in my town. I've also worked in a hospital delivering medicines and meals."
"Ms. Gilmore, If you could use five adjectives to describe yourself, what would they be?"Grace asked.
Lorelai answered slowly and thoughtfully, not wanting to seem too rehearsed,"Dependable, Hard Working, Outgoing, Friendly, and Creative."
"Thank you very much Ms. Gilmore."Aaron said."Now, one last question before you go. You didn't list a contact number or address here. Is there any reason why?"
Lorelai swallowed. This part always screwed her over. "Actually, I just moved to the area. I arrived today and my first priority was finding a job. I haven't found an apartment yet so I don't have a phone."
"Really?"Grace asked."And how are we supposed to let you know if you got the position or not?"
"I know it's inconvenient, but I would be able to stop by or call from a pay phone."
"How do you like the area so far?"Ted asked.
"It's great. I love the weather, especially."
"Where were you living before?"he smiled at her and she smiled back.
"I was living in St. Louis, actually. It's a very interesting city."
"I've been and it is actually. Have you been in the arch or to the science center? The zoo?"
"I've been to all of the above and so many of the other sites. It's a beautifuly city."
"It is. Thank you for coming by, Ms. Gilmore. Call tomorrow morning and Cindy will let you know if you have the position or not."
"Thank you for fitting me into your busy schedule."Lorelai smiled one more time and exited the room.
"Good luck!"Cindy called as she left.
"Thanks!"Lorelai tossed her hair as she left the building. She climbed back into the Jeep.
"How'd it go?"Rory asked, closing her book.
"Pretty well, I think. They don't like that I don't have a phone or address yet but I hope that doesn't stand in the way of the job."
"They interviewed you already? That was lucky."
"It was very lucky."Lorelai nodded."I think we'll be able to take a break for today. Now, I saved a few dollars so that we can get a couple lunchables for an early dinner. Want to hit a grocery store and pick them out? Then we can hit the beach and picnic?"
"Cool!"Rory buckled her seatbelt."I sure hope you get the job. Do you have to call tomorrow?"
"Yep. I don't know what we'll do in the mean time. Maybe I'll have to ask for a pay advance because we're running kind of low."
"I know. I've been thinking about that."Rory nodded and continued,"We need gas, food, and the car needs an oil change."
"It does?"Lorelai glanced at the information center on the dashboard.
"Yep. It keeps flashing. But that can wait a while. Maybe I could like, carry bags at the grocery store again."
"Rory, no. That was only that one time when we were really in a jam."
"But aren't we in a jam now?"Rory protested.
"Rory, no."
"But mom-"
"Rory!"Lorelai exclaimed."I said no. Just forget it okay? I'm not going to have my ten year old daughter out in a parking lot carrying people's grocery bags for an extra dollar or two! Tomorrow after I call, maybe I'll offer to mow a few lawns or something."
"Can I at least pull weeds or do something to help you then?"Rory asked quietly.
"Babe, I know you want to help, but-"
"Mom, please."
Lorelai sighed,"You are definitely my kid."
"Stubborn and proud."Rory grinned.
"And about to find a good radio station. What are you listening to?"Lorelai started their usual conversation as she pulled into the parking lot of a grocery store.
A/N: So? This is it for now. Hope you liked this chapter. I'll try and update soon! But please review! I really appreciate those! And to those of you have been asking, yeah they're going to end up in Stars Hollow and it will be Luke and Lorelai. Don't worry about it! Hope you're happy with that news! So with your happiness in mind, please review!
