Title: Jessica Alba's in Town

By: Nikka Flores

Summary: Jessica Alba's in town. And Luke seems to know her pretty well (wink wink). And Lorelai's jealous of her.

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CHAPTER 12: Playing Hooky is Fun, But so is Working

Jessica woke up giddy. Today was the start of her job search. She was finally getting a job. A real job. With a real resume and everything. She's never had one of those. All her life, her father has always been involved in everything. From her job to her personal life. Needless to say, every guy she's been with was set up by her dad. She really needed to get a life. Apart from her dad.

She woke up, earlier than she normally would. Yesterday, when Luke had woken up at five in the morning, she was very disturbed from her wonderful dream about Johnny Depp. She was cranky and wanted to go back to sleep. But Luke, being Luke, didn't quit until she was out of bed and ready for the day.

But today, she was up before Luke. When she heard Luke's alarm clock go off, she took that as a sign to officially wake up. When Luke was finished getting dressed, he was surprised to see Becca already up, looking at him, with a wide grin on her face. Her toiletries in her hand, and a towel draped over her right shoulder.

"You're up early." he commented, looking at her ensemble. She was still in her pajamas, and fuzzy slippers. "I thought' you'd still be in bed, dreaming about Johnny person or something."

"It's Depp." she said, rolling her eyes. "But couldn't sleep. I'm so excited for today." she squealed.

"Why?"

"Duh, we're looking for my job."

"Oh, that." he said dryly.

Becca scoffed. "Well, at least you could show a little enthusiasm." she said, sitting down on the kitchen table. Luke started to brew the coffee.

"I'll save the jumping and screaming for later."

Becca rolled her eyes again. "I mean come on Luke, I have never had a real job. Never. And this is actually my first experience on going on a job hunt. I'm just so excited."

Luke turned around and handed her a cup of coffee then sat down in front of her. "You've been living off your dad your whole life. You need to get a life of your own."

"I know." she said quietly. "it's just, I could never say no to him. He's always envisioned of me being his mini-me or something. And, it's just getting too much pressure on me. I've always done whatever he wanted to do, just to make him happy. But, I just couldn't deal anymore."

"I know." Luke said understandingly. "I've seen you very vulnerable around him. It's like you're being controlled by him. But, jeez Beck, you're 35, and still dependant on your father?"

"I know." she said, a bit harsher than intended. Then re-toned her voice. "Which is why I quit. Because I realized that I couldn't live off him forever. And, I know it may seem that I'm living off you, but, I just need a little help. I've never done this before you know?"

"I know. Sorry."

"It's ok."

After a moment. "So, I'm gonna go open up now. You be down there by six you hear me?" Becca nodded. "And then, after the morning rush, we go to the library and make you a resume. After that, we can go and start off with the job hunt. I took the lunch off, so we have to do double time with dinner."

"Ok sounds good."

"Good." he let out an exhausted sigh and stood up. "I'm gonna go open up now."

"Kay."

-

Lorelai woke up, a little disoriented. She looked at her surroundings, she was in her living room. Her head was on the headrest on one end of the couch. She tried to stretch out her legs, but was tangled with another pair of legs. She looked over at Rory, who was on the other end of the couch, sleeping. Both were sharing the same blanket.

She looked around. The tabled was filled with empty bowls that were filled delicious goodies the night before, the pizza box open, with only a half eaten pizza left. The TV was still blaring blank, the tape popped out from the VCR. They must have fallen asleep while watching The Mummy. She suddenly had the urge to watch some dead Egyptian, trying to bring back his love's soul from the underworld.

She looked at the clock on the VCR. It was already eight. She was gonna be late for work. She tried to get off the couch without waking Rory. But was unsuccessful.

"And where do you think you're going little Missy?" she asked, her head peaking out from her end of the blanket.

Lorelai let out a little laugh. "I'm gonna go get ready for work."

"Mom." she said in a worried voice.

"Rory," Lorelai sighed. "I need to work. The inn needs to be up and running and that can't happen if the owner isn't there to supervise."

"You've been working yourself for hours. You need rest. You can't work under this condition."

"What condition?" am I pregnant or something?

"You're emotional right now. And you need to relax a little."

"Rory I am not emotional." she said, rolling her eyes. " And you know very well that I can't take a day off."

"Why not, you took the day off yesterday?"

"That was a half day."

"So? Same difference."

"Rory-"

"Mom please." Rory pleaded. "Take the day off. Play hooky. Let's spend some time together. We haven't spent time together in a long time. We can go tot the mall. Go shopping. Go to a spa. Anything out of town. My treat. What do you say?"

Lorelai looked into her daughter's hopeful eyes. How could she say no to that. She really has taught her well.

She smiled. "Fine. Let's play hooky."

"Yes!" Rory exclaimed excitedly."

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