Disclaimer: I own the storyline and that is all… I wish I owned the show. Jess and Rory would be together.. 

A/N: I'm soooo soooo sorry that I didn't update this sooner. I've had some stuff going on. Anyways, this next chapter is dedicated to roryjessplease, because she is the reason I am bored out of my mind and want to write. So if you are glad that I updated. Thank her. Haha, well here is the next chapter!! Hope you like!!

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Rory sat on the bench reading "The Great Gatsby". She found it under her bed still wrapped in a clear plastic covering. She had got it on a trip to the Hartford library with Jess. He insisted on buying it for her, because she said she had only read it once.

Once she found the book she couldn't help herself from opening it up and getting lost in the summer of 1922. After getting into the fifth chapter she felt someone sit beside her. She hoped it was Jess. But something told her it wasn't, so she kept her head down.

The person beside her talked first, a woman's voice, "Such a nice day, isn't it?"

Rory looked up from her book and nodded, "Yes, I guess it is."

The woman finally got a good look at her, "Wow, you look like a sad girl who just got her heart ripped out."

Shocked, Rory closed her book and tried to figure out how this woman knew what was wrong with her, "How… uh… how did you-"

The woman cut in, "I've been there many of times. You look young, too, about 19? 20?"

Rory just nodded, "Yes, yes ma'am. I'm 19."

"Well I have a son about your age. You look like a girl that would be good for him. Too bad he's going through the same thing as you are. He just doesn't have his same sarcastic bit. He looks depressed." The woman looks at Rory's confused look and she shakes her head laughing, "I'm so sorry about going on and on about my son. What's your name, sweetie?"

"Rory." Rory smiles a little.

"Well, Rory, it's nice to meet you. I'm Liz." Liz smiles and reaches her hand out for Rory to shake. Rory shakes it, hesitating at first. Liz just smiles, "Now, hun, tell me about this guy who broke your heart and let's see if my words can heal you."

Rory puts her book beside her and turns to Liz. She folds her legs Indian style on the bench, "His name is Jess. He's amazing, you know? Unpredictable and spontaneous. He opens up to me, only. I love how he makes me feel like I am the only girl he can be with. Like the only one he is looking at. He could have almost anyone, I'm sure, and instead he picks me. We are totally different. He is a rebel from New York and I am a small town goody two shoes. Even though we are different, we are kind of alike. We read the same books, listen to the same music, and have almost the same thoughts. He hoarded is way in on my last relationship and made me fall for him. And I did. I fell hard. I think I love him. No, I know I love him. But he left me. More than once, and I don't think I can trust him again. I want to, but I don't think I can. Not only that, but I don't think he wants us, anymore. He practically told me so." Rory was crying by now and this woman who she doesn't even know was comforting her.

Liz knew who he was from the first sentence; she was almost in tears listening to how this girl felt about her son. Rory. It seemed like she knew that name. It sounded so familiar. Then it clicked. This is the girl that Luke told her about. Lorelai's daughter. The one who was going to Yale and yet was so broken because of a boy who broke her heart. He was very vague when it came to talking about the boy. Now she knew who it was. It was her boy. Her son. Jess.

"Sweetie, maybe he's scared." Liz patted her back while pulling her in for a hug, "Maybe he's scared of being hurt or hurting you."

Rory wiped her eyes and looked at Liz, "Yeah… maybe you're right. I just… I just wish we could live happily ever after."

"Come to the festival tonight. Come and I promise I will make you happy."

Rory shakes her head and picks her book back up, "I shouldn't."

Liz sighs and pats her knee before standing up, "Please Rory. Everyone deserves happiness. Especially a pretty young woman like you." Liz winks at her, "Promise me?"

Rory nods, "I'll come. Eight O'clock I will be there."

"Meet me right here." Liz walks down the steps and off towards Luke's. Rory didn't notice where she was going. She turned back to her book.

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"Come on, Jesse, it will be fun to go and see all the pretty lights." Liz begged sitting across from Jess who was trying to ignore her.

"No." It was a simple answer.

"Jess Lucas Mariano!" Liz screeched and stood up.

"Whoa, whoa, Liz. Never, ever, do that again. Do not tell people my middle name. It's kind of creepy." Jess stood up and walked over to the fridge.

"Stop being such a smart alec, Jess! You have to go to the festival, please! Please!!" Liz walked over and grabbed his arm, begging.

"Okay, jeez, relax. I will go to this stupid town thing, but as soon as it is over I am out of here." Jess scowled and got a water bottle, 'Why do you want me there so bad anyway?"

Liz shrugged, "Be there at 8:05 at the gazebo. Not a minute later, Jess."

Jess shook his head, "Okay… sure." Liz hugs him and Jess just stands there, "What are you doing?" He asked while she lets go of him.

"Thank you so much, Jess. You are going to make someone very happy." Liz smiles and walks out of the apartment.

Jess rolls his eyes, not having a clue what she was talking about and sits back down at the table.

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It was 7:51 and Rory walks up to her mom and Luke, "Hey."

Lorelai smiles brightly, "Rory! You decided to come!"

Rory nods, "Yep, I just thought about getting out and starting new. A fresh new life. I met this woman who made me realize that Jess and I could have our happy ending or we could just move on. She didn't say it in those exact words, but I think I get the concept. I might get to meet her son, tonight, too. He's my age." Rory smiles.

Lorelai nods, 'Well, that's good, honey. I'm happy that you realized your life isn't completely over."

"Well, I have faith that Jess and I will be together if we are meant to be together." Rory had a hint of reassurance in her voice. She looked over at the gazebo, "Well, mom, I'll catch up with you later." She walks over to the gazebo and sees Liz, "Hi."

Liz smiles, "Rory! You came! I'm so glad you decided to come!"

Rory nods, "Well, I couldn't just stand you up, now could I?"

Liz shakes her head, "No… I guess you can't." Liz smiles and looks behind Rory getting happier when she sees her son walk up, "Rory… this is my son." She gestures behind Rory.

Rory turns around and sees Jess. Jess stops walking and just looks at her, "Hi."

"Hi" Rory looks down at her shoes.

Liz smiles, "I guess my work here is done. I think you two need to talk." She walks down the steps and over to T.J. and Babette.

Jess walks up the stairs, "I should've known she was panning something."

"I… I didn't know she was your mom." Rory looks over her shoulder at Liz's retreating back.

"Surprise." He says in a monotone voice.

"Yeah, today has been full of those." Rory turns back and Jess is kind of close to her, "I thought you were leaving."

Jess nods, "I am. Mom wanted me to come by here before I left. I guess she thought we'd fall into each other's arms or something ridiculous like that."

"Ridiculous? Yeah. We're just too complicated for that, huh?" Rory looks back down at her feet, refusing to make eye contact.

"Rory look at me." Jess lifts her chin so she is looking into his eyes, "This thing between us is hard. We end up hurting each other and I just can't do that. I feel like I am always going to be the screw up. You're too good to be with someone who doesn't even know what he will be doing tomorrow. My life is unpredictable and not the fairytale life you deserve."

"I don't want a fairytale life! I don't want perfect! I want unpredictable!" Rory turns her back to him.

Jess sighs, "Yes you do. You will be miserable with me."

Rory, "I doubt I could feel more miserable than I do now."

"You are unbelievable! You just can't take no for an answer! Maybe we just aren't meant to be! Did you ever think of that?!" It shot out of his mouth so quick that he didn't even know what he was saying.

Rory looked at him one more time with hurt eyes and then walked off the steps and started running.

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