Lorelai walked into looked around the small town. Shops crowded the streets and the lights above her made Lorelai cover Rory so the sleeping baby wouldn't wake up. A sign over a building read:
Westin's Bakery
Lorelai decided to go there and talk to the owner to find out if they were hiring. She walked across the street and into the bakery. It smelled heavenly, but it was still the cutesiest place Lorelai had ever seen. Ruffles were on the curtains and laces covered the room. An elderly woman stood at the oven and she stared at Lorelai.
"Hi, I'm Lorelai. I'm 16 and a half and this is my daughter, Rory." Lorelai said to the old lady.
"Oh. Sit down dear. I'm Fran. Would you like coffee and some scones?" Fran said.
"Yes please," replied Lorelai.
Fran got some coffee and then sat down with Lorelai.
"So what brings you her?" she asked.
"Um…well…difficult to say so I'd rather I didn't." Lorelai answered.
At that moment Rory choose to wake up and cry. She started wriggling in her blanket as she screamed. Fran held her hands open as if expecting Lorelai to give her something. Then Lorelai got it, and handed over Rory.
"I'm looking for a job. Are you hiring?" Lorelai said, once Rory had calm down in Fran's arms.
"No, my dear, I'm sorry but I'm not. But there is a place on 3rd Street. It's called the Independence Inn. Mia, the owner is looking for a maid." Fran said as she played with Rory.
"I should go there now, I need that job." Lorelai said.
Lorelai and Fran exchanged their good-byes and Lorelai stepped outside to find The Independence Inn. She walked around observing the town square, the odd shops and the funny people that surrounded her. It was dark now and the sky looked rainy, so Lorelai hurried her way toward 3rd Street. It started to rain and Rory started crying. Then, Lorelai saw it. She ran toward its doors and a middle aged woman opened it.
"Mia?" Lorelai inquired.
"Yes, and you are?" Mia asked.
"I need a job and a place to stay." Lorelai told Mia. Then she proceeded to tell her everything. About her parents, Christopher and her desperate need for money and shelter.