The Hartford Elite

by Asma20

Chloe Hayden and Rory Gilmore have always been close since they were little and are cousins. Chloe is older by a year and has come back to Yale after a yearlong break with some news. How will Rory react to the girl she thought of as a big sister marrying someone from society. How will she feel once she finds out that Chloe has kept more than her relationship with Logan a secret. S5

6. We Got Us a Pippi Virgin Part 2

Chapter 6 – Double Date.

/ Later on, whilst Logan is asleep, Chloe and Honor are talking on the phone. They are chatting about anything and everything. In middle of the conversation Chloe blurts out.

Chloe: I think that Steph and Colin would be a cute couple.

Honor: Why do I think you are up to something?

Chloe: Because I am. I'm setting Colin and Steph up on a date with a double date between Logan and I and Steph and Colin.

Honor: But, why a double date?

Chloe: Because with all four of us are together, then they won't realise I'm setting them up and will then figure it's just a group hang. It won't put any pressure on them. It disguises the fact that it's a date in the first place.

Honor: Then how is it a date?

Chloe: Logan and I are going to be so lovey dovey with each other and act coupley around them, that they'll have to spend the night talking to each other. Also leaving them on their own at specific parts of night might nudge them in the right direction.

Honor: Wow, you are sneaky, but you do realise if Steph finds out what you are up to, she'll kill you.

Chloe: I know but I'm going to be Huntzberger soon, so I'll fit right in, she will but they could be so great together. Just before, we were all hanging out and they were talking and joking and sneaking glances at each other.

Honor's call waiting beeps. Honor: Hey, I have Josh on the other line. So, next weekend all of us females will be going to the fitting in New York, right?

Chloe: That's alright, okay Hun. I'll talk to you later. Bye

Honor: Bye Chloe hangs up.

/ Meanwhile, at Kyle's apartment. Doorbell ring. Kyle opens the door. Rory: Hi, Kyle.

Kyle: Oh, hey, Rory. Come on in. Rory enters and remove her jacket. Sparsely furnished, a wall-sized poster of Bob Dylan dominates one wall. Rory is startled.

Rory: Thanks.

Kyle: Welcome to casa Kyle. It's not the Taj Mahal, but its cosy. You like Dylan?

Rory: I think I better. Kyle chuckles.

Kyle: Yeah. I listened to a lot of Dylan out at sea. He really spoke to me.

Rory: And you understood him? Kyle laughs.

Kyle: Funny.

Rory: So you look good. How you been doing?

Kyle: Great. Navy's been fantastic. Bitching rehab, so I'm up and running. I can drive, type 60 words a minute. You know what else?

Rory: No. What? Kyle: This thing is a real chick magnet. He holds up his prosthetic right arm with a hook at the end. Yeah. It's the Captain Hook thing.

Rory: Well, good for you. Dean enters from the other room.

Dean: Hey. What are you doing here?

Rory: Bonus visit. They kiss.

Kyle: Oh. I think I know what that means. I'm going to make myself scarce.

Rory: No, Kyle. It's okay. We don't want to put you out.

Kyle: Don't worry; I got to make some calls. Check my traps, if you know what I mean. Give a shout out to Cindy or Luene or maybe throw Stacy a little something. Dean: He's been throwing it around a lot lately.

Kyle: Everybody loves the Bionic Man. Phone rings. That's not me. Mine play's "Superfreak." Rory: Sorry. It's me. Kyle: I'll leave you two to play. He leaves the room.

Rory: Hello?

Lane is pacing around in frustration in her bedroom. Lane: Rory, listen, I like you, and I want to be more than just friends with you.

Rory: What!?

Lane: See? You reacted. That's what a person does after someone says that they like him or her, but in my case, it's him. Rory and Dean both move to the couch and sit.

Rory: Oh, we're talking Zach here.

Lane: The inscrutable Zach. He's driving me crazy. I gave him amply opportunity to address the issue, and all he talked about was his eroding gums.

Rory: Oh, sexy. Dean is attempting to nuzzle with Rory, who smiles and attempts to dodge him.

Lane: He's really getting on my nerves, that guy. Where are you, school? Dean is persistent. Rory giggles.

Rory: No, I'm with Dean. He's staying with Kyle.

Lane: Oh, how's his hook?

Rory: Apparently it's a chick magnet.

Lane: Well, say hi to Dean. She says hi to Dean from Lane.

Dean says into the phone Hi, Lane!

Lane: And call me back when you're less distracted.

Rory: I will. Keep me posted.

Lane: If there's anything to post. Bye.

Rory: Bye. She puts her phone away. So, tomorrow night.

Dean: Yeah. What time?

Rory: Well, I can get here pretty early, but I just wanted to talk about plans with you.

Dean: Sure. What do you want to do?

Rory: How about we go on a double date with my mom and dad? Dean looks doubtful.

Dean: A double date?

Rory: Yeah.

Dean: Won't that be awkward, weird, and about 50 other things like that?

Rory: Mom and I already talked about the weird issue in detail, and it won't be. It was Mom's idea.

Dean: You're kidding.

Rory: No. You're forgetting, we used to hang out all the time. We had fun.

Dean: That was a long time ago. Dean stands and takes a couple steps away and Rory joins him.

Rory: Yeah, but we had fun.

Dean: I remember.

Rory: Well, so does Mom. Come one. Dean look resigned.

Dean: Okay. Rory stands and pulls on her jacket.

Rory: Good. I'm off. They kiss.

Dean: I hate these short visits.

Rory: They're better than none, though.

Dean: I guess. Kyle returns to the room.

Kyle: Don't leave on my account, "cause I'm outta here. A couple of my girls took the bait. I'm thinking about doing a back to backer.

Rory: Well, I'm not leaving on your account. She says to a Dean, Tomorrow? They kiss again.

Dean: Tomorrow. Dean walks out. "Superfreak" plays. Kyle sighs and reaches for his own phone.

Kyle: No rest for Kyle. He says into the phone. Yeah? Hey, cool. Yeah, what are you doing around11.30, baby? Kyle laughs. All right.

/ The next day at the campus pub. Chloe and Logan are hanging out with Steph and Colin at the Pub. They greet each other and order drinks and sit down at a table.

Chloe: So, do you guys have plans for tonight?

Steph: I'm unfortunately free.

Colin: Free as a bird.

Logan: I have plans with you, Bonnie, right?

Chloe: Yes, you do.

Colin: Why do you ask?

Chloe: Just, wondering. I asked Finn and he is busy tonight.

Logan: We are still spending the evening in Stars Hollow, right?

Chloe: Yes, and I thought maybe Steph and Colin would like to visit it properly. Chloe turns to Steph and Colin. Hey, do you guys want to hang out with Logan and me in Stars Hollow?

Logan: I've visited Stars Hollow and Chlo and I had fun there. The people there are different and are really nosy.

Steph: What did you have in mind? What are we going to be doing there?

Chloe: Dinner at Luke's and then a moving showing of the move Cool Hand Luke at the Red, White and Red bookstore/movie theatre. Then after the movie, we go the Weston's, they serve the best pie, ever there. After we could go to Joe's and have a couple of drinks. So what do you guys think? Plus you'll get to see where I spent some of my childhood.

Steph: Okay, if it means that much to you I'll hang with you two tonight.

Seeing that Steph said yes. Colin: I'm in.

Logan: So all of us but Finn and Honor are up for hanging out in the small town of Stars Hollow.

Steph: Honor, I understand being unavailable, but Finn always is free to hang out. So what gives?

Logan: He has a family obligation tonight that he couldn't get out of.

Colin: So, we got to be prepared at the dorm tonight with lots of alcohol for him because he'll be a crappy mood when he gets back from the dinner from hell.

Chloe: I got him covered, Colin. I stocked the fridge and mini-fridge.

Logan: I called Honor and she has plans with Josh.

Steph: Oh, we know, she told Chloe and me already. Logan nods.

Chloe: So, What time do you want to meet up?

Colin: Can we drive there together? Some of us haven't been to Stars Hollow before?

Logan: How about we meet at my apartment at 6 and I'll drive us all there. Chloe will help with the directions.

Steph: So we're meeting up at six at yours Logan. Just the four of us.

Logan: Yes.

Chloe: Plus, if we have time we can meet up with Aunt Lo and Uncle Chris and you guys can meet them. Chloe looks at her watch and panics. I've got to go. I have an Ethics class in 15 minutes.

Steph: Wait, I have to go too. My Lit class is in half an hour and I want to get there early.

Logan: Bye, Bon. He kisses Chloe tenderly goodbye.

Chloe: Bye, Baby.

Colin: See you later girls.

Steph and Chloe both run out of the room. Logan and Colin go hang out at Logan's Dorm and then later go to classes.

/ Lorelai's House – Living room. Lorelai, dressed in casual clothes and trendy glasses, reclines on the sofa chatting on the phone. Het brightly striped stockinged feet rest on the coffee table. Lorelai: So is meeting up at 6.30 cool?

Rory: Good with us. What'd you have in mind?

Lorelai: I'll surprise you with it, but its classic Stars Hollow slate of activities.

Rory: So we're going to T.P Taylor's house again? Call waiting beeps.

Lorelai: Wait, hon, Hold on a sec.

Rory: Okay.

Lorelai: Hello?

Emily: Lorelai, are you alone?

Lorelai: Why?

Emily: Because I'm going to give you the code to open the panic room from the outside and I don't want to do it if you're not alone.

Lorelai: Just hanging out here with my close friend Tex Watson.

Emily: This is not a joking matter. Can I trust you with this information?

Lorelai: Maybe not. Maybe you should give it to someone else, someone closer.

Emily: Well, I can't trust a neighbour.

Lorelai: How about Dad?

Emily: Oh, your father wouldn't come to my rescue if I was on fire. Besides, that vest of his is so loud he wouldn't be able to hear me screaming.

Lorelai: Okay, Mom. Give me the code, and I will keep the code safe. Resigned, she rises and walks to the desk for a pen and paper.

Emily: Okay. Here goes. Are you ready?

Lorelai: Pen is poised.

Emily: 1, 1, 1…1, 1. Lorelai drops the paper on the desk.

Lorelai: Is that the code it came with?

Emily: Well, I don't know how to change it. The mean were supposed to show me, and now it's the code I'm stuck with. Did you write it down?

Lorelai: Barring an aneurysm, I think I'll remember it.

Emily: Well, factor in an aneurysm and write it down. This is important.

Lorelai: Okay. I'm writing it down. 1, 1, 1,. She pretends to write down.

Emily: Don't say it out loud.

Lorelai: Our football team is so great. We won, won, won, won.

Emily: Everything's a joke. Lorelai says dryly.

Lorelai: No, Mom, seriously. The mailman overheard. I going to hang up the phone and chase him down and whack him.

Emily: Hide that number.

Lorelai: I will. Goodbye. Lorelai clicks the call waiting.

Lorelai: That was mom giving me the secret panic room code.

Rory: She should just give it to Grandpa. Lorelai goes back to the couch and sits back on it and puts her feet on the coffee table.

Lorelai: I suggested that, but she scoffed. Those two should just divorce and get it over with.

Rory: Don't say that.

Lorelai: I was just talking.

Rory: It's not funny.

Lorelai: But this standoff between isn't good for anybody. Mom's getting more insane and sharing the insanity with me and everybody else.

Rory: Divorce is not the answer. I can tell you for a fact that Grandpa is miserable.

Lorelai: Really? He and Jeeves seem very happy in their new modern relationship.

Rory: Grandpa misses Grandma terribly.

Lorelai: Why? He say something like that?

Rory: I just know. Lorelai: How?

Rory: Yesterday, when we had lunch on campus, Grandpa told me that he finished "The decline and fall of the roman empire." Hmm? You see?

Lorelai: You want to de-Mensa the reference?

Rory: No one sits at home alone reading that book unless it's a class assignment. It just doesn't happen. It's a honking long book. It's clearly a cry for help.

Lorelai: You're very anti-intellectual.

Rory: He asked me if Grandma had taken in her car in for its six month service.

Lorelai: Hon, that's concern for her car, not for her.

Rory: No, that's concern about Grandma and her safety.

Lorelai: Why didn't you mention this to Mom at dinner? Maybe she would have been less panicked about what he's doing and the now infamous glitter vest.

Rory: I don't want to open up a can of worms.

Lorelai: How would that open a can of worms?

Rory: If I told her what I said, I'd have to tell her I lunch with him, a lunch I had previously not informed her of and that would have made her jealous and defensive. The less you tell Grandma, the better. Lorelai gives out a mock gasp.

Lorelai: By George, I think she's got it.

Rory: What? Lorelai: I have been trying to burn that into your brain since you were a baby, but you stubbornly resisted. Now a breakthrough. I'm so proud.

Rory: So 6.30, you said?

Lorelai: By the gazebo. Dress is casual.

Rory: I really, really, really hate what's going on with Grandma and Grandpa.

Lorelai: I know, hon, but it's up to them to fix it.

Rory: I guess. I'll see you tonight.

Lorelai: Okay. See you tonight. Bye. She shuts the phone of and puts it away, then props up her feet sadly pondering.

Lorelai later visits her Dad at the pool house under the guise of picking something up for her mother. She sees all of the books started and unfinished and the clutter. He says his valet is away. She inquires about what is new with him. She is shocked to discover that he has joined a barbershop quartet. She inquires about her mother and ask if her mother knows. He says he thinks what she wouldn't care. She tells him she might want to know what he has been nights doing, emphasizing they were together for 40 years. She leaves him to ponder on this.

Lane is cleaning her hands. Zach is shaving his and Brian follows out with a toothbrush in his mouth. Zach complains about the sinks problems in the bathroom and the landlord not doing anything about it. He says they have rights. He complains about flossing. Lane takes back what she said about saying she liked Zach to Zach. Zach becomes confused whilst Lane walks out.

/ Outside of Logan's dorm. Chloe, Logan and Colin are waiting are Steph to arrive.

Chloe: Where is she?

Logan: Bon, you know that Steph is never on time.

Colin: I'll call… As he's saying this Steph comes sauntering up the stairs. Seeing their glares. She puts up her hands.

Steph: Well, I'm here now, so let's go.

Logan and Colin grunt and walk down the stairs and Chloe shakes her head and links arms with Steph and follows the guys out.

/ Stars Hollow – Evening. Chris and Lorelai are walking through the town square and stop. The both see Dean and Rory coming over from a distance. Chris: Is that them?

Lorelai: Yeah, that's stretch and skinny. Chris groans.

Chris: He looks formal. Lorelai: I don't think so. Chris: They have wrinkles in them.

Lorelai: That equals nice?

Chris: I hate that. It's hard enough dressed for a date. When you're going to double with people; it's like dressing for four.

Lorelai: Well, at least be thankful you're not wearing your penguin outfit. Then you really would have been out of place.

Chris: This isn't a formal evening right?

Lorelai: Stop saying the word formal. The word is starting to sound creepy.

Chris: Sorry. Lorelai: And don't mention the "F" word to them, okay? Dean is going to be uncomfortable enough as it is. Chris nods. We don't want him to think that we're judging him, or that you're inordinately interested in his state of dress. Rory and Dean walk toward them.

Lorelai: Hi, hi. Rory and Lorelai hug and kiss affectionately. After a moment of awkwardness, whilst holding out a hand to shake, she warm hugs Dean.

Dean: Oh, hi.

Lorelai: Wow, this is going to be fun.

Dean: Yeah, absolutely. Chris holds out his hand in greeting.

Chris: Dean, How are you doing, buddy?

Dean: Yeah, good. How you doing? In a manly greeting they shake hands.

Lorelai: Too bad you weren't holding a trophy. That would have made a great picture.

Rory: So what's on the agenda?

Lorelai: We grab some takeout, then hit the "Black, White, and Read" movie theatre.

Dean: Cool.

Rory: I miss that place. It's been forever.

Lorelai: They're playing a great movie, cool hand Luke.

Chris: That's not bad. Rory: Let's go get the food. Dean looks over his shoulder.

Dean: Well, good timing. No line at Jojo's.

Chris: Why do we always have to get the food from Jojo's? Luke's is better.

Rory: Yes, Luke's is way better.

Lorelai: That's why we're going to Jojo's.

Chris: What? Dean: Allow me. Lorelai: Take it.

Dean: We always do Jojo's on BWR nights.

Lorelai: That's short "Black, White, and Read" movie theatre. That's our little nickname that you should remember, you were there for some of those nights when not away on business.

Chris: Yes, I remember the crappy food, while we watched movies.

Lorelai: So you get it?

Chris: Yeah.

Lorelai: Good, then let's go. Lorelai grabs Chris' arm and they all walk towards Jojo's. Plus Jojo's is cheaper.

Chris: Cause it sucks.

Lorelai: I'm just saying.

Rory: Jojo is going to be excited to be making a sale. She goes stiff when she hears a familiar voice.

/ Meanwhile at Luke's Diner. Logan, Chloe, Steph and Colin have just arrived in Stars Hollow and walked into the diner. They are warmly greeted by Luke and Lane. Luke seats them at a table for four. They are meanwhile chatting and joking. Luke walks over.

Luke: What can I get for you guys tonight?

Chloe: I get the Hamburger, curly fries, a slice of that lovely chocolate cake and a cup of coffee please, Luke.

Luke: Don't you drink enough coffee. It's unhealthy drinking all of that coffee. Chloe smiles and shakes her head. Luke sighs in defeat.

Logan: I'll get the bacon burger, onion rings, cherry pie and a cup of coffee as well.

Steph: I'll get the cob salad, dressing on the side and an iced tea.

Colin: I'll get the cheeseburger, fries and a soda.

Luke: Coming right up.

Logan and Colin go and get their drinks.

Steph: You guys all ordered burgers?

Chloe: Well, yeah, Luke's burgers are the best. I'm not ordering anything else.

Logan: The few times I've had them, they've been great.

Chloe: So, Steph how's the love life?

Steph: Why you asking me now?

Chloe: Just curious, you haven't mentioned any new guys for a while. What's up with that?

Steph: Fine, if you must know I like Colin. But keep it quiet he probably doesn't like me.

Chloe: Steph, are you blind or something?

Steph: No, but…

Chloe: Because anyone with eyes can see that Colin has been in love with you since high school.

Steph: Really?

Chloe: Just tell him how you feel. You never know unless you try. You don't want any regrets, do you?

Steph: No, I don't but I'm scared, what should I say or do? Do I just go up to him? and kiss him to let him know.

Chloe: How about if at the end of the night, you still haven't told him. You kiss him when he drops you off at the dorm and explain from there.

Steph nods as if to say she'll think about it. They don't talk any further because Luke, Logan and Colin are coming back over with the drinks and the food. Logan and Colin sit down and Luke hands over the food. Logan notices the sudden silence, once they start eating.

Logan: So, what were you two talking about?

Steph: Just girl talk. Nothing you boys would be interested in.

Chloe: It was just about fashion.

Colin: So, where are going after here?

Chloe: We are going to the movie theatre to see the classic movie, Cool Hand Luke. What do you guys think?

Colin: Good movie.

Chloe: I'm hoping big red, will be open?

Steph: Big red?

Chloe: It's a nickname, Me, Rory and Aunt Lo called the red couch at the theatre.

Logan: And Kirk works there.

Chloe: Yes, he does.

Steph: Who's Kirk?

Logan: He's this weird guy that seems to work everywhere in this town because I've seen him working everywhere, it's freaky.

Colin: Does he have no life?

Chloe: He actually has a girlfriend. Her name is Lulu. We'll probably see her there. Luke refills there drinks and gives Logan and Chloe their pie and cake.

They eat and talk and unbeknownst to Chloe and Steph, Logan and Colin had a similar conversation with each that Chloe and Steph just had. They pay the bill and walk out of Luke's.

/ Streets of Stars Hollow. Chloe, Logan, Steph and Colin are walking and talking.

Steph: So where is this infamous theatre?

Chloe: It's just up ahead, past that gazebo. Logan sees Miss Patty's dance studio and smirks.

Logan: Hey, Bon, did you ever have lessons at Miss Patty's?

Chloe: I did ballet, but my parents couldn't get a driver to take me, so after a while I just stopped going. Miss Patty's is where all the town meetings take place.

Steph: Were you any good at dancing, I mean?

Chloe: I was okay.

Chloe sees Doose's. Chloe: That is the Market that Taylor Doose owns. Remember, I told you about him?

They all nod.

Chloe: Well, now he owns a soda shop. He shanghaied Luke into letting him rent the space.

They all laugh at Luke's dilemma. They walk up towards the gazebo and Logan sees a familiar face. They all overhear Rory saying.

Rory: Jojo is going to be excited to be making a sale.

Chloe: Lola! Jojo's, again? Is it BWR night for you?

Rory looks shocked. Rory: Mi…Minnie. Hi what are you doing here?

Chloe: Hi, to you to. Chloe laughs. Logan and I just wanted Steph and Colin to sees the wonders of Stars Hollow. She gestures for her fiancé and friends to come forward and say hello. As she's doing that she sees who Rory is with.

Chloe: Hi Uncle Chris, Hey Aunt Lo, Dean. She turns around to see Rory look at her guiltily. Lorelai Leigh Gilmore Hayden, what's going on here?

Rory: I can explain, I wanted to tell you, but it wasn't the right time or you got called away. I was also scared what you might think of this?

Chloe: Just, spit it out Rory already; just confirm what I already think.

Lorelai: We all need to stay calm now.

Chloe whirs around to look at Lorelai with hurt on her face. Chloe: You knew about this didn't you, when I asked you if Rory was hiding something you said nothing. I thought I was being paranoid.

Lorelai: No, no, yes I did but Rory had me sworn to secrecy and it was her place to tell you not me. I'm sorry.

Dean: Is this, why you never mention your cousin around me Rory, because she didn't know about us?

Chloe: Trust me Dean; I know all the sordid details of your relationship apart from you guys apparently getting back together. Rory, are you going to say anything?, I asked you to be my maid of honour because I thought we told each other everything?

Rory: Like you told me about Logan. Oh, wait I didn't hear about until three years after you got together and then you spring the fact that he's your fiancé.

Chloe: You want to know the real reason I didn't tell you about Logan!

Rory: Yes, why did you think I asked?

Chloe: Because of the world Logan is from, the world we are both from. Society, you judge anyone by your mom's standard's and think all people from society are the same. You never give them a fair chance as you would with Dean multiple times. It makes me wonder if you judge the way I live my life and the decisions I have made.

Rory: I would never judge you. It's just I've always had the perception that society is bad.

Chloe: Maybe instead so basing your judgement on all types of people on what you've been taught, you talk to them you find out the kind of people they are, through that and then make up your mind about them.

Rory: Do you hate me now?

Chloe: Of course, I don't, I'm just disappointed and hurt that you kept this from me, not the fact that you got back together with your ex-boyfriend.

Rory: I really was meaning to tell you but…

Chloe: But what. I'm going to be honest with you, if you told me straight out, I might have had a lot of concerns, but I would have supported you on this decision and would have been friendly with Dean.

Rory: Why can't we have that now?

Chloe: Right now, It's too fresh, you two being back together is a shock and I'm just really hurt that you kept it from me. I'm going to need time to process this and I had an inkling this would happen. So I'm going to go.

Lorelai: Chloe honey, we can sort this.

Chloe: I don't think, now is the time to do this. Let's go. She says to Logan, Colin and Stephanie.

Rory stands there crying until Lorelai hugs her. They all walk to the movie theatre in silence.

Rory is contemplating calling Chloe to try to explain and get them her to be okay with her relationship. But, Lorelai tells her to wait until the dust has settled and wait for her to make the first move and that there's nothing they can do to fix it right now, and wait until at least, tomorrow and not let it ruin their night. Rory sees Dean's face and decides to put the encounter with Chloe to the back of her mind and puts on a fake smile.

/ Cuts to the Theatre. Lorelai, Rory, Chris and Dean enter and look around the empty room. Hey soon find Kirk and Chris pays for their tickets and after an uncomfortable moment between Chris and Dean, they sit down on the red couch. Kirk introduces himself and informs that the first reel of the movie was burnt and Kirk offers to show the movie still, and tell them in that happens in the first 25 minutes or act it out. Rory asks what the others think. Chris and Dean agree that the first 25 minutes are important. Lorelai is freaked out by Kirk acting things out and asks what else can they watch instead. Kirk: He offers driver's ed movies and Pippi Longstocking. Rory and Lorelai choose Pippi. They all wonder how it's been since they've seen this movie and discuss how many times they've seen it. Lorelai and Rory comment on the type of movie it is.

Rory and Lorelai sing along, Chris sees Dean and Rory snuggle and Lorelai notices his distraction and asks if he's okay and Chris says yes. The movies continues playing. They all talk during the movie. Chris questions some of the actions in the movie and Lorelai explains. Chris asks for the popcorn. Dean sheepishly hands it over. Lorelai suggests they refill it up and get drinks. Dean and Rory go and get snacks. Meanwhile, Lorelai asks him to be nicer to Dean and Chris says that he is the reason between the rift between Rory and Chloe. Lorelai says that the rift is Rory's fault for keeping secrets. Chris reluctantly says he'll try. Chris tells Lorelai that Dean is all over Rory but Lorelai refutes that by saying they are only holding hands and jokes about a third hand. Lorelai tells Chris to chill as this is important and Chris said he will. Rory and Dean come back with the snacks and Dean hands the popcorn over to Chris and he says thanks a little exaggeratedly. Dean and Rory snuggle and Chris sees them again.

/ Weston's, Chloe, Logan, Steph and Colin are sitting eating desert in the bakery. They all look concerned at Chloe. Chloe tries to give them a reassuring smile but fails.

Chloe: Look, guys I'm fine.

Logan: Bon, are you sure?

Chloe: Of course, I'm sure, I just realised that Rory and I aren't the same people we were when we were little. I can't really blame her for not telling me, I didn't tell her about you.

Steph: You had your reasons.

Chloe: She had hers.

Colin: Maybe, you should find out those reasons.

They all look shocked at what Colin has just said. Colin: What?

Chloe: Nothing Colin, that's actually a good idea, but I'm still feeling hurt right now, so I'll need time.

Steph: You are upset, why?

Chloe: I'm upset she didn't have the courtesy, just to tell me instead of finding them on date with her parents.

Logan: Maybe, she thought you wouldn't approve.

Chloe: Rory has never cared what I thought of the boys she dates.

Logan: Maybe, she would think differently that now that you know of recent events at her mother's inn opening.

Chloe: If she had got together with him immediately after his marriage broke up, I would have accused her of being the scarlet women. She was just the other women for a while. But she didn't, but Rory still fails to see that starting up a relationship under those circumstances has effectively doomed them because for them to be together they are hurting another person.

Steph: I know what you mean, it causes the relationship to be seen in a bad light and is to be debated if it is toxic not.

Chloe: It's a step back for Rory. She's just going back to him for the familiar feeling she gets when she is with him. He's a human example of a safety blanket.

Logan: If he is a safe option, Rory will get bored of him and dump him.

Chloe: Okay. Let's forget about Rory and Dean. She raises her eyebrow to Steph and motions to Colin. Steph shakes her head. But Chloe mouths now. Steph sighs in defeat.

Steph: Colin, can I have word in private?

Colin: Okay? They walk outside and talk.

Logan: That's going on there?

Chloe: You'll soon see.

Logan: Should I be worried?

Chloe: Not really?

Logan: Why do I feel worried when you say something like that?

Chloe: Don't worry Clyde, if everything goes to plan, all will be well.

Logan: Have you been plotting something with my sister? You two are as thick as thieves sometimes.

Chloe: I have talked to Honor about my observations.

Logan: About?

Chloe: Colin and Steph.

Logan: What about Colin and Steph?

Chloe: They have feelings for each other.

Logan stares in realization. Logan: You're setting them up.

Chloe: No, I'm only nudging them into that direction. They can do whatever they want with that.

Logan: You do know this could blow up in your face right?

Chloe: Yes, I do, but I'll apologize until I'm blue in the face. They stop talking when Colin and Steph come back in hand in hand, smiles on their faces.

Chloe: Well?

Steph: We are now dating!

Chloe then comes clean about her plot and they forgive her quickly. Steph then promises details later and they pay the bill and leave and go back Yale.

Later on, Lorelai, Rory, Chris and Dean are at Lorelai's house. Chris is discussing the movie with the others. Lorelai asks if they want anything to drink. Dean says beer and Chris makes a comment about it and he and Dean get into an argument about it. Dean says water in the end and Lorelai says he'll bring beer just in case. Rory asks if she needs help, but Lorelai asks her to entertain. Rory tries to start conversation but it is hopeless. Rory hums and Lorelai asks what she was singing but Rory says she was just humming. Lorelai hands out the drinks and goes to bring out the bop it. Rory and Lorelai play. Lorelai wins in the end. They get Chris and Dean to play and as they get further in to the game it becomes more and more competitive. In the end Chris wins. Chris taunts Dean about winning and Dean leaves soon after.

Rory argues with her father and leaves to go back to school and greets her Mom goodbye. Lorelai says sorry for forcing him into this and Chris says that he tried to be okay with this and exclaims that Dean isn't right for her and that's the reason he won't be around him. Lorelai asks that he let the past be the past but Chris states Rory's previously broken heart. Lorelai says it was a mistake and Chris said that he got married whilst he was in love with Rory and bailed out before the honeymoon was even over. Lorelai states he was young and young people make mistakes. Chris compares Rory to Pippi and says that Dean will hold her back. Chris asks if she feels okay with them together and Lorelai quietly she says she needs this to work. Chris sighs and brings Lorelai to the couch and calms down.

Later in the evening on Stars Hollow Street – Same Evening. Rory is driving in her car and sees Dean walking home. She stops and he approaches.

Rory: Hey.

Dean: Hi. Well, I guess that was a bust, huh.

Rory: Sorry. Maybe it was too soon.

Dean: Well, your mom was real nice and Chloe?

Rory: Mom was great. I'm sorry I didn't tell Chloe, her opinion means so much to me, I guess I was afraid and now I've made things worse than, if I did tell her. But she'll come around, she can't stay upset with me for long and before you know it, we'll all hang out.

Dean: I hope so. Thank your mom for me, okay?

Rory: I will. It was fun for a while there, though, wasn't it? Rory smiles.

Dean grins. Dean: The movie was. It was real fun.

Rory looks wistful. Rory: Like the old days.

Dean: Like the old days. I'd invite you over, but Kyle's entertaining some buddies.

Rory: I should go. Want a ride?

Dean: I'm almost there.

Rory: Okay. Kiss. He kisses her. Bye.

Dean: Bye She sees him off and puts her car into gear and drives slowly off, deep in thought.

/ Logan's dorm. He and Chloe just dropped Colin and Steph off. They are currently kissing.

Logan rips off Chloe's shirt and takes off his shirt at the same time. He sucks and nibbles on her neck. Chloe means in appreciation and his hands wander to her bra and unclips in swiftly. He kisses his way down her body. He placed open mouth kisses on her collarbone and sucks on one her breast whilst playing with the other one. Chloe hold Logan's head where he is. She arches herself closer to him. She pulls him to her lips and slams her lips down on his and sucks on his tongue which makes him growl. He kiss along her jaw and tries to make his way south but Chloe brings him back up to her level and starts nibbling on his ear, which causes a growl to come from Logan and a smirk to Chloe's Chloe makes quick work of their pants and removes their underwear as well. Logan then grabs Chloe's butt and picks her up and she wraps her legs around his body and he holds her up against the wall. They kiss each other aggressively and without any indication, Logan rams into her hard and fast. Chloe moans at the completeness and meets his fast pace with her own. They kiss each other lazily and soon the pace becomes too much and they cum together loud and fast, seeing stars. Logan carries them over to their bed and wraps and covers around them and wraps his arms around Chloe and falls asleep quickly.

/ Logan is fast asleep next to her, after their passionate love-making. She smiles thinking she had really tired him out. Chloe is on the phone with Steph.

Chloe: Hey. So explain everything, leave no details out.

Steph: Hello, to you to, basically, when we went outside, I just blurted it out and he gaped at me for a full minute before he pulled me into a kiss and he told me felt the same, but didn't know I felt the same. Then, we both felt like we were idiots now. Then, we decided to give us a chance and then we made out a lot and then we came in and told you and Logan.

Chloe: So, that's what took you guys so long? Kissing!

Steph: We were making up for all the lost time.

Chloe: You what this means, right?

Steph: What?

Chloe: It means now, we have to find a girl for Finn.

Steph: Good luck with that. She yawns. It's late, I've got to sleep now. Bye.

Chloe: That won't stop me from finding a girl for Finn; we'll talk more about this tomorrow. Bye. Chloe hangs up. Chloe phone rings and she looks at the caller id and sees its Rory and presses ignore and snuggles up to Logan who automatically adjusted for Chloe and falls asleep.