Thank you to my two reviewers! rawrrry and Sosha Sarah! I didnt even expect two reviews considering when I got this out I intended to have the next one up quickly following. Anyway...Okay, once again, sorry for the last one being short. I just wanted to end there and have a bit of time lapse without writing parts with anyone else, and without having to just write that she's driving. So here it is, the next one, and I hope you like it. A little bit more of the drama comes in here. Within the next two, three maybe even four chapters (who knows) things are about to change. Really. So anyway, hope you like it.

Chapter eight: Like Mother, Like Daughter
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Rory arrived in Stars Hollow and pulled up to the diner, hopping out of her car and hurrying inside when she saw Luke at the counter.

"Hey Luke!" she said happily, startling the man who just looked up at her with wide eyes.

"Oh, uh, hey, Rory" he stumbled over his words as he grabbed a mug and quickly filled it with coffee, pushing it forward. She took it gratefully and sipped on the hot beverage.

'How is she acting so normal around me? I thought that Lorelai would've told her about everything first, and this sweet little innocent girl would never even walk past my diner again' he thought, confused as he watched her finish off the coffee and look up at him, smiling.

"So, how have things been?"

"Oh, uh...hey Rory could I talk to you for a minute?" he asked, motioning to the staircase. She nodded, a bit confused, but followed him up and into his apartement.

"So, what's up?"

"I was about to ask you the same thing"

"What are you talking about Luke?"

"Didnt your mom tell you?"

"Tell me...what?"

"Oh...well it's kind of hard for me to tell you...but I dont think me and your mom are going to be together for much--" he was cut off when she ran down the stairs. It took him a moment to realize what had just happened but by the time he had gotten back down to the diner she was gone and probably running off home.
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Lorelai and Chris were sitting in silence, watching Boy Meets World reruns when the door burst open to reveal a fuming Rory.

"Hey kid" Lorelai said, turning to greet her daughter as did Chris. "What's the matter?"

"What's the matter? I just found out from Luke that, apparently, you and him arent going to be together for much longer"

"Uh, Ror, could we talk about this in private?" she said looking back at Chris before motioning to the stairs. Rory nodded and trudged up the stairs leaving Lorelai to follow her.

"Care to explain?"

"Rory, hear me out"

"What exactly is going on, mom? Are you just getting bored? Did dad try another 'I've changed and grown up' speech on you? Were you planning on telling me?"

"Rory, listen to me. Luke is cheating on me"

"What!"

"Yeah"

"How long have you known?"

"Since the night when Logan was in the hospital"

"Oh so you just neglected to tell me? Were you going to tell me or just wait until I found out somehow?"

"Okay now hold on a minute"

"No, you know what, it's fine, I dont need this right now" she said, turning away and going downstairs.

"Rory! Where are you going?"

"Back to Yale"

"Why?"

"Because, I dont need to deal with any of this right now! I just want to be with my friends" she said before slamming the door and speeding off down the road, not paying attention to anything but the road in front of her.

Back at the house...

"What was that all about?" Chris asked from the couch as Lorelai came over and sat next to him, on the verge of tears. "Lore?" he asked but she just fell back and let the tears fall freely.

"Everything is falling apart, Chris. I just...need my best friend" she mumbled, holding him closer to indicate that she meant him.

Chris pulled her against him, holding her as she cried and mumbled.
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Logan was sitting still on the couch in the common room, reading the paper. He had to insist that he would be fine before getting Colin to leave for his classes. Finn left as well so he was alone. Suddenly the door burst open to reveal a sobbing Rory.

"Ace?" he whispered, setting the paper aside as she embraced him and they fell back against the couch. "Rory, what's wrong?"

"Everything. Everything is falling apart. I just need my best friend" she whispered and he nodded in understanding, holding her close to him.

"Everything is falling apart. First all this crap with Dean, then I dragged you into all of it, then everything with my mom and Luke. Luke cheated on my mom! Now they're probably gonna get divorced and she'll be alone and I wont have Luke anymore" she sobbed as tears streamed down her face.
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"Luke cheated on me, Chris! How could he do that! What did I do wrong that could've drove him to that! Now I have to go through the whole divorce crap and everything. And Dean! I swear to God if I ever see him again I will kill him! How could he do that to my baby! She was raped, and beaten and that's not the Rory I know. She would've stood up to him! And how could she have not told me?" she sobbed into his shoulder as he rubbed her back trying to soothe her
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"And you. You've always been there for me. Through everything. My entire life, whenever I needed you, you were always right there. Then I go and land you in the hospital! I'm such a horrible person! All I do is mess up peoples lives! First my grandparents on my dads side say so. Calling me all those things, attacking me! And they're right! I ruined everything for my parents. They were supposed to have bright futures and I messed it all up!" she babbled.
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"And you, Chris, you've always been there for me, whenever I needed you. Even when you didnt need to be there you were. I dont deserve to have someone like you, all I did was ruin your life! If I hadnt gotten pregnant you would've gone to college and had the future you were supposed to have!"
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Logan cut Rory off by putting a finger to her lips.

"Listen to me Rory. Nothing that involved me and Dean was your fault, so stop blaming yourself" he demanded, looking her in the eyes. "Luke cheating on your mother is horrible but it is in no way your fault either. Yes, they will more than likely get divorced but your mother will find someone else. You may not have Luke anymore but you'll always, always, have me, your father, your grandfather, Colin, Finn, and Tristan as far as guys go. You'll always have your friends. I've always been there for you Rory because you are my best friend. You are the only one out of all of our friends that really understood me. You were always the one I knew I could trust with anything. My getting into the hospital was Deans fault, completely, not yours at all! And you listen to me very carefully. You are in no way, at all, a horrible person and dont ever let anyone tell you otherwise. You are amazing. All you ever do is look for the best in people, you give everyone a chance, and you give love nonstop to those close to you. As far as the situation between your parents that happened a long time ago, dont you dare blame yourself for that! I have gone my entire life hearing the Hartford elite gossip about that and blame it all on you and the last person I want to hear it from, is you.Your parents irresponsible behavior is not your fault. You didnt ask to be born. But if your parents hadnt made that mistake then they wouldnt have you, no one would have you. You wouldn't exist. None of that is your fault. Nothing. You are one of the most amazing people I have ever met and it hurts me to see you so torn apart" he said, looking her straight in the eyes. It amazed her how he could remember and hit every point she had.
­----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Lorelai Victoria Gilmore you listen to me right now" Chris said firmly, silencing the babbling girl in his arms. "You are amazing. I'm sure you did nothing at all to make Luke cheat on you. It was his own dumb mistake and I'm sure he will be kicking himself for the rest of his life for making that mistake and losing you and Rory. If things arent working out, then thats the way it goes. I will be more than happy to help you with all the 'divorce crap'" he said with a slight smile, trying to get her to return it with no luck. He sighed before continuing. "What Dean did is not your fault, completely his mistake. People are stupid. I am just as mad about the situation as you and if I ever see him again I will kill him. I know the Rory we know is different, she's strong and she doesnt let people put her down or get in her way or anything. But if breaking up with him like she had planned could only put her in a worse situation then maybe it was her plan all along to wait until she had someone around, Logan in this case, to call someone for her and protect her. I understand the pain you must be feeling that she didnt tell you from the start but think of what you would've done if you were like her in that situation. Also, think of how she feels about what you kept from her. She may feel that you had the perfect opportunity to tell her in the hospital but perhaps she just doesnt understand. I've always been there for you, Lorelai, by choice. You are my best friend, one of the only people that really understood me and truly had faith in me. You inspired me Lorelai. The fact that you ran away from your parents lifestyle and managed to make a life for you and Rory here is amazing. And, in fact, I dont deserve to have someone like you. You listen to me especially on this part. You in no way ruined my life. What happened was a mistake on both our parts. But think of it this way. We wouldn't have Rory. We wouldn't have the smart, beautiful, loving girl that is our daughter. And, just in case you had forgotten, I wanted nothing to do with the life my parents wanted for me. I am happy with the life I have now. There is just one thing that could make it complete..." he said, trailing off purposely as their faces inched closer. He used his thumb the clear the tears from her face before capturing her lips in his own in a soft, tender kiss.
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Rory gaped at Logan and all of what he had just said. Silent tears were escaping her eyes and moving down her face before he quickly removed them, wiping them away with his thumb.

"You are amazing Logan. You have always been there for me and were the only person to really understand me. Throughout my entire life you have always been there. I..." she said, trailing off as she looked down, unable to say what was on her mind. That seemed to be happening more and more to her, especially when she was around him.

"Ace..."

"I love you Logan" she whispered, still looking down. When he didnt say anything at first she looked up suddenly embarrassed by her confession and she was about to get up when he pulled her back down to him and pressed his lips to hers. They both felt sparks shoot through their bodies as their lips touched and soon the sweet kiss became one full of passion before he pulled away when air was a necessity.

"I love you too Ace" he said in the same tone, looking her straight in the eyes as a soft smile spread over both their faces.
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They pulled back after a moment and Chris looked deeply into Lorelai's eyes.

"I love you Christopher"

"I love you too Lorelai" he said softly as she snuggled back into his chest. She was emotionally exhausted resulting in her falling asleep quickly.
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Rory kissed him one last time, quickly, before settling back down against him as they both quickly drifted off to sleep.

I know it's slightly weird bringing in the L/C stuff here when things between L/L arent settled, but it seemed like the right time. So there is the Balconybuddy and Rogan action.

The whole thing between Rory and Lorelai was my original plan. It almost didnt happen this way because when I wrote it earlier it just came out differently. More civilized. But then I realized that wouldnt work out for the way I wanted this to go. So it went back to my original plan. I wanted Rory to get mad and stomp out and I know when she starts off it sounds stupid but it had to happen to get to the point now. So, anyway, I know this one looks short but it feels like it look longer than planned. It's probably because of the simultaneous babbling done between mother and daughter. And then the long monologue from Logan then Chris...anyway I was really tired when I wrote this and then I had to reread it once or twice just to make sure I didnt miss anything. So, I hope you liked this one. I have a feeling most of you will. I'm hoping.

Next chapter: Lorelai and Chris talk as do Rory and Logan

Anyway, please please review! Thanks.

Lyl

--Sarah