Chapter 5
I wake up the next morning curled up in Finn's arms. God I love waking up with him. As I lay there watching him sleep he starts to stir.
"Morning love" he says as he places a feather light kiss upon my lips. I snuggle in closer to him.
"Morning Finny" I reply. As the two lay there Finn can only think one thing 'I'm so bloody lucky to have a wonderful woman such as Rory as my girlfriend'. While at the same time Rory is thinking 'God I hope mom doesn't cause trouble for me and Finn. I know he'll stand by me like he's been doing but' I'm pulled out of my thoughts "Love what's wrong?" he asks me as I look up at him "I hope she doesn't cause problems for us" I say as I put my head back on Finn's chest. He puts his fingers under my chin and kisses me while saying" Love that woman can't break us apart she didn't last time and she won't this time" I just smile at him remembering exactly what he meant
Flashback
It was the first time I was taking Colin, Finn, Robert and Steph home. I hadn't seen mom in a while because classes and study were taking up a lot of my time and the little time I did have spare I was spending with Paris, Tristan, Colin, Finn and Steph. They had been becoming my refuge after classes and dealing with mom on the phone. We arrived early and went to Luke's for some lunch before the rest of the crew stayed at Tristan's. I knew mom would want mini me time. When we reached Luke's I was surprised to see mom sitting there at the counter talking to Dean.
"Hey mom" I said walking over to her and giving her a hug.
"Hey kiddo, I've missed you" she says giving me a hug just as Dean turns around with a big smile on his face.
"Hey Ror, I've missed you too" he says making my skin crawl.
"Hey Dean" I respond politely and turn to mom "I have some friends I want you to meet" I say turning around and grabbing her hand and dragging her away from my slimy and clingy ex. I still shudder to think that Lindsay is marrying him in a few months.
We reach my friends at the table and as soon as we do I see mom's eyes roll and I realise it was a mistake to bring them, It is going to be just like Paris and Tristan.
"Mom this is Colin, Finn, Robert and Steph. Guys this is my mom Lorelai" I said and they all put out their hands for her to shake but she just laughed.
"What did I tell you kid? No more trust fund baby friends Paris and Tristan are enough" she says to me in her no-nonsense tone.
"But they are really nice and good to me" I say to her trying to fight back but understanding it would probably be useless.
"They are not the friends you need for your future so I would save your time and come home more to see me and your friends here" She says trying to make me see her reasoning.
"Friends here, like who? Lane? I talk to her regularly enough on the phone there is no one else" I say getting more frustrated.
"What about Dean? He misses you and was always a good friend" She says and I look over at him and think about everything from our past.
"I need friends other than just those here in the Hollow mom" I say as I sit down between Finn and Tristan.
"Lorelai, we are not trying to take Rory away from you, we are just giving her more allies at school so she isn't so isolated" Finn says trying to get mom to see reason.
"Since when have you been feeling isolated? If you were why didn't you tell me? Dean, Lane and I could have visited you more often, you know we are always here" she says in response.
"I don't need Dean, mom. He is my past he is marrying Lindsay in a few months he made his choice and I like the friends I have they help me enjoy college they way I am meant too" I say back with bite.
"Ror, they are not the right friends for you. I let you have Paris and Tristan because they came with the Chilton territory but not the Richie rich crew I draw the line there" She says to me like I don't get a say in my own life.
"Lorelai, no matter what you say we will always be here for Rory if and we she needs us. We are a family of our own and we look out for each other. Just think of us as another set of people that care and will look out for her" Finn tries again.
"If you weren't one of them I would probably really like you exotic one but you are and I am saying she will not need you. So I guess you can all head back to Yale and leave her alone while we have some mother/daughter catch up time"
End Flashback
Even after all she put them through they still stood by me and I'm so glad they did, I can't imagine life without them all.
"We really should be getting ready to head to the Hollow" I say
"Ok love" Finn replies. As we start getting ready the rest of the gang starts to stir. Once I finish getting dressed I head downstairs to start on coffee and breakfast for everyone. Tristan comes up to and wraps me in a hug.
"It's ok Mare I know she will have a problem but it's hers not yours" He says to me as he wipes a tear from my cheek
"I know Tris I'm so lucky to have you all to support me. She won't ever accept that I'm not her clone." I reply. Tristan just nods his head and pulls me into a tighter hug. Unknown to either of us the rest of the gang heard our conversation. Logan looks at the others "Is it really that bad." Logan asks
"Yes, when she went to Chilton and became friends with Tristan and I that's when their relationship started to strain. She has no idea she has a real relationship with her grandparents." Pairs says
"When I first met Lorelei she snubbed me" Colin says
"She did the same with me and Steph but to me she said, 'If you weren't one of them I would probably really like you exotic one but you are and I am saying she will not need you'" Finn replies remembering that first trip to the Hollow
"At least she said something to you I was totally ignored" Robert states. Logan's mind is whirling, his parents maybe bad but they would never make him feel like this. He walks into the kitchen and straight to Rory and pulls her into a hug
"Don't worry we're here for you. If you want we can invite my sister Honor and present a united front" he says to her
"Thanks, and its up to you" I say as I continue to get breakfast together.
"I'll be right back guys" Logan says as he exits the kitchen he pulls his phone out an starts to dial.
"Hello" the woman answers
"Hey Honor, it's Logan can I ask you a favour?" He asks
"Sure what's going on?" Honor asks
"I met this woman, she's friends with Robert an Colin and she's Finns girlfriend. We're going to her hometown an Honor her mom is worse than our parents" he says to her. Before he can continue any further she cuts him off.
"What do you mean?" she questions
"She's supposed to be her mini me, no thought of her own. She's not allowed to date or be friends with wealthily society people and here's the kicker they are from society except her mom ran from it when then woman was a baby. If she doesn't do what her mom wants she blows up. She has planned her life out her entire life from what she will do to where she will live and what kind of job she will have etc" he tells her
"I'll be there. Where are you?" Honor ask as he gives her the address were they are right now an she said she'll even bring Josh for support. As he returns to the kitchen breakfast is ready and they all sit down to eat. He proceeds to tell them that Honor said she'll come and bring Josh along with her. As we finish eating and do the dishes we hear a knock on the door.
"I'll get it " Logan says as he opens the door "Hey guys follow me, they are all in the kitchen cleaning up after breakfast" Logan says as the walk to the kitchen all of a sudden all that can be heard is squealing as Rory runs into Josh's arms.
"What's going on?" Logan asks
"Josh is my cousin, he already knows Mary" Tristan says answering Logan's question
"You should have told me it was Rory" Honor says to her baby brother as she walks over to Rory and josh and wraps her arms around her.
"It hasn't gotten better?" Honor asks her
"Nope and it's gonna get a hell of a lot worse soon enough" I reply sadly
"Why?" josh asks
"I'm a double heiress and this year the announcement will be made by the Hayden's and Gilmores " I tell them
"WHAT?" Honor, Josh, Robert and Logan all say at once.
"Yes and please don't tell anyone. Not yet anyways ok?" I ask them and they all agree and we load up the cars to head to the Hollow. Honor and Logan are chatting away talking about what's been going on and he told her about the incident with Dean when her and Finn were shopping and all of a sudden Josh grabs my wrist looking at the bruises
"Did that fucker do this to you?" Josh asks firmly with anger lacing his voice
"Yes Josh" I say looking down at my ever present reminder of my ex.
"I can't believe him, he's getting worse every time we speak" Honor says
"What do you mean guys?" Logan asks as they look at each other as they tell him some of the things they've witnessed.
"You've got to be kidding me right?" Logan asking everyone and they reply "We wish"
"I think Lorelei might be behind it also" Paris says
"Why do you think that?" Tristan asks
"Dean maybe married but he's safe in Lorelai's eyes, she may have dreams for her but she wants her with someone that won't take Rory away from her. And Dean is the opposite of Finn. Finn will support her with everything she does and wants whatever it may be" Paris says
"That's true Dean will always try and control her just like Lorelai does " Honor says
"How do you know all this Honor?" Logan asks her
"I've witnessed it several times already" Honor states as we drive by the 'Welcome to Stars Hollow' sign and we all smile. We stop at Tristan's house to drop off all our stuff before we head to Luke's to lunch. We walk into the diner and the familiar bell rings above our heads as we walk in Luke sees us and heads straight towards us. He gives Honor, Paris, Steph and I hugs and shakes the guys hands.
"Hey Steph, Honor, Paris, Rory, guys how are you? And who are you?" Luke asks as he points towards Logan.
"I'm Logan, Honors brother and their friend" Logan says
"Have a seat, what can I get you guys? The usual?" he asks and we all nod and Logan decides to get what Honor is getting and to his surprise it's a burger and fries .
"Ror, have you talked to my dad lately?" Honor asks me
"No why?" I ask
"Wait she knows Dad?" Logan asks
"Of course she does, they get along great even grandpa makes her call him either grandpa or Eli? Honor tells him
"Wow, I can't believe it" Logan says
"A lot has changed since you've been gone baby brother" Honor says.
They all proceed to tell Logan of all the changes that have happened while he was gone. He couldn't believe it; his parents and grandfather are nicer, and they love Rory like she's another daughter to them. Rory is close to everyone and they are all closer to their parents and have a better relationship because of her. All of a sudden, the girls yell "Luke" I have no idea what's going on. Before he can ask Luke says" Upstairs now". They all go upstairs comforting Rory and Logan has no idea what's going on. Before he can say anything, Luke walks back in an engulfs Rory in a tight hug as everyone surrounds her. He has no idea what's going on. All he knows is he need to protect her from whatever has put fear in her and in her eyes. He wonders what happened and what make the girls scared and forces Luke to make them come up here. He didn't know what was going on but he had a feeling he would know soon enough.