Notes:
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My thoughts on the new episode (don't read if you haven't seen it yet): So I'm starting to like LG's hair again. I think it's long but she's actually doing something with it, curling it some. I think it was just a few episodes of grossness. But I do have to say I liked it best in S5. Funny stuff again in this one, I've really liked the past few episodes, felt like old times. So weird that Lane's married. I mean I've never liked her with Zach, but overall it's crazy. I mean I remember Lane at 16 (wow and I'm talking like I'm her mother or something). And I must be behind the times because I've never actually heard of a Sickkick before. They look cool, seem like Blackerrys. And can I just comment for all those that now think Chris is awesome that his daughter is 22 and living with her boyfriend and now he suddenly has time to play Daddy and be there for Mommy. Luke would have to do a lot to make me like Chris more. Anyways, funny stuff right up until the last 5 minutes and then my heart dropped. Man is LG amazing. I totally feel for Lorelai. I mean I think April's cute and I'm not against the whole Luke having a daughter thing, I just think it could have been cleared up a lot sooner if ASP wasn't the 'lets destroy Luke and Lorelai's perfect relationship' kinda person. Lorelai's speech, I just cringed, in fact I had to hide my eyes for a moment, I can't believe she was up there for so long, I had a blanket over my head and I think I missed some of it, that's how bad I felt for her. And that last scene, words are useless. Absolutely amazing acting.
So anyways, interesting chapter for me to post so soon after this episode, but it was written a little while ago so here goes. (Guess I like the drama too)
Stars Hallow
Lorelai and Rory are walking on Stars Hallow's main path after the disastrous dinner with the Gilmores in celebration of Lorelai's birthday that Friday. They're walking towards Patty's studio but it isn't in view yet. "Wow, I just can't get over the Jekyll and Hyde impersonation my mother's doing," Lorelai says shaking her head in disbelief. "I mean how long ago was it that she was being the mother I always dreamed she was and then to do this 180 today."
"Well, can you consider that maybe she had a right?" Rory says. Lorelai gives Rory a hard look. "I'm just saying, maybe you shouldn't have given her back the money."
"I said I would. Rory, you have to understand how hard it was for me to be burdened to my parents. I told them that once I had the money I would give it back and I did. I'm free. Genie's finally been let out of her bedroom into the world."
"But you could have done it differently."
"Well I could have dropped it from the ceiling over their heads in a money shower like they do on The Price Is Right." Lorelai grins, wiggling her eyebrows.
"They don't do that on The Price Is Right." Lorelai ponders this and then shrugs.
"Okay, some game show then. But really, I just let them know it was appreciated and I thought I gave it back in the nicest way possible. Now can you give up on your gloomy gus impersonation and remember this is Mommy's birthday?" Lorelai gives Rory a pleading look and a smile soon forms on Rory's lips. "That's better." Lorelai puts an arm around Rory as they finally see Patty's. "Oh. My. God." Lorelai stops in her tracks.
"You like it?" Lorelai grins at her daughter.
"Are you kidding, I love it!" They hug. Lorelai looks back at the celebration and can't stop smiling. "This is the most amazing birthday ever, better than the one when you were two years old and puked green slimy stuff all over me as a present and even better than the one when you were eleven and tried to cook me breakfast in bed and almost burned down the house."
"I knew I might just be able to top that this time," Rory responds. Luke walks over, settling his arm around Lorelai's waist.
"Happy Birthday," Luke says. They kiss. Lorelai grins at him, eyes sparkling. Luke can barely take his eyes off of her, to him she looks so amazing when she's happy. But he tears his eyes away and smiles at Rory. "You did a great job."
"Thank you," Rory answers. Lane comes running over.
"Oh great, you guys are finally here. Do you want to cut your pizza Lorelai? Or is that too corny? I could start the music now instead. Did you know I picked one from every year of your life? No probably Rory hasn't told you yet. But I did and I could start it now," Lane chatters until Lorelai grabs her arm.
"Take a breath once in awhile, Six!" Lorelai exclaims. Lane stops, her mouth still open. "Breathe." Lane does, taking a slow deep breath.
"Why don't we go start the music?" Rory suggests. Lane nods. Rory flashes a smile at Lorelai and runs off with Lane.
"Here," Luke says, handing Lorelai a small envelope. She looks at him in surprise.
"Why Luke, you already did all those chores for me, you didn't have to," Lorelai says, as she opens the envelope anyway. She takes out a small piece of paper and grins. "But thank you for the year's worth of free coffee." Mrs. Robinson begins to pay in the background.
"It's the least I could do," Luke replies. He leans in and kisses her again. Lorelai reaches up and slides her fingers over Luke's cheek, as she presses for more. Finally Lorelai pulls back, resting her forehead against his.
"You know it probably was the least you could do. Coffee's cheap at your place. A year's worth of blueberry pancakes might be worth more," she comments. Lorelai smiles up at Luke.
"Yeah, but since you only eat the pancakes once a week and with the rate you drink coffee, I think for you, the coffee would actually be worth more."
"You know me too well," Lorelai teases. They turn back to watch the festivities. "This is so amazing, I can't believe Rory did this. Hey, you're still coming to her graduation, right?" Luke nods. "Good, I'll have to remember to tell Rory we need 4 tickets."
"Four?"
"Sookie, Jackson, you, me," Lorelai answers counting on her fingers.
"What about your parents?" Lorelai rolls her eyes.
"After ruining my birthday, I'd rather if Mr. and Mrs. Rosenberg came to the graduation," Lorelai complains. "I can't believe that she did that tonight." Lorelai shakes her head. They hear the bells from the diner and look over that way.
"Oh, jeez, I forgot," Luke says, hitting himself on the head. Lorelai looks at him with curiosity. "Anna was bringing April by tonight," he tells her, gritting his teeth, afraid of what she'll say.
"Oh, well tell them to join the party," Lorelai says. The music changes as Get Back begins. "Wow, she really did hit every year since I was born," she realizes, impressed.
"Which was only twenty five years ago."
"Yes, I was 7 when I had my daughter." Luke smiles. He glances back over at the diner and sighs. "I should really go over there and talk to them."
"Oh, well, I'll join you," Lorelai tells him.
"No, you should stay here. Rory set up this whole celebration for you," Luke says, a little uneasy. Lorelai gives him a strange look.
"And Kool and the Gang will be here when I get back." Luke sighs again. "You really don't want me to come, do you?" Lorelai crosses her arms over her chest.
"I – I haven't told them about us yet," Luke says, choosing his words carefully. "I've been calling them all week and I keep missing her. It'd just be better for April if I told her myself." Lorelai nods, trying to understand. Luke steps back, taking his arm off her waist, a little worried about her reaction. "I'll be back as soon as I can," he promises. Lorelai smiles softly.
"Okay," she agrees. But Luke hesitates in his decision to walk away. "Don't worry, I know that it's hard to tell your daughter that you're not getting together with their parent. April needs you to be truthful with her." She places a hand on either side of his face and kisses him. "Go, I'll be here." Luke nods. He winks at her and walks away. Lorelai watches him go, crossing her arms again and turning back to watch the festivities.
Lorelai saunters over to where Rory and Lane stand by the pizza. "Wow, this really is the biggest pizza in the world!" Lorelai exclaims. Rory and Lane share a look. "Should we cut it?"
"If you want," Rory answers. Lane glances over at Dave, who's manning the DJ booth and he switches over to the next year's song, I Think I Love You.
"I don't want to. I want to take a bath in it and sleep on it and take it home with me and have it be my friend. I'll name it Charlie and we'll exchange friendship bracelets," Lorelai tells Rory, her eyes lit up. Rory rolls her eyes and hands Lorelai a knife.
"Now no acting out Psycho here, the pizza is not Marion Crane," Rory warns Lorelai, who nods, a serious look on her face. "Okay, then, proceed." Lorelai begins to cut the pizza. "Hey, Lane, did you ever find a song for 1974?" Lane nods.
"I almost went with Kung Fu Fighting but then I remembered that Having My Baby was a big song that year," Lane says. Lorelai looks up at Lane, excited.
"You remembered my love for Paul Anka!" she exclaims. Rory and Lane laugh. Lorelai has cut herself a piece and hands the knife to Rory, who continues the cutting.
"Yes, I did. You went a whole month when Rory and I were in 7th grade playing his songs for us every morning before school," Lane reminds her.
"Well, you needed a little assistance on your music education," Lorelai responds, taking a bite of the pizza. "Oh Lord, this is freaking fabulous, to die for, my life can end right now, who cares if I never find out who really killed JFK."
"Well don't die yet, you still have to open my present," Rory tells her. Lorelai smiles, taking another bite. "So where's that list of songs?" Rory asks Lane, who motions for Rory to follow over to the DJ booth. They walk away as Lorelai glances up at the lit up diner. Luke has still yet to return.
Lorelai finishes her piece of pizza as she walks over to the diner and knocks on the window. Luke seems to be in deep discussion with Anna and April as he glances over at the window. He stands up from the table they're sitting at and opens the door and looks out. "Hey, sorry this is taking a little longer than I thought."
"Yeah I noticed," Lorelai says.
"I'll be out as soon as I can," Luke promises. Lorelai glances in and sees the look on April's face. She frowns, knowing she's seen that look on Rory's face before.
"Actually, can I talk to you? Then you can go inside and finish this," she requests, motioning back inside. Luke glances back inside.
"I'll be right back," Luke says quickly to April and Anna. He walks out closing the door behind him. "Okay, what's up?"
"Luke, I have a suggestion," Lorelai says. Luke seems interested. "Well Rory's graduating in a few weeks, as you know, and then we're going to spend the summer backpacking around Europe."
"I know all that Lorelai."
"I know, I'm just saying…" Lorelai sighs. "Why don't we take the summer to think this through?" Luke's eyes go wide. "Well I won't be here anyways, you could take that time to really make sure you don't want to have that whole complete package with Anna and April. I know you're going what you're going to say," Lorelai adds quickly, holding up her hand to keep him from speaking. "But I also know that it sucks to disappoint your daughter, this way at least you can truthfully tell April that you thought about it, you tried and things just aren't right for you and Anna." Luke stares at her, amazed that she's saying this. "And if I come back and you say you want the whole thing with Anna, then I'll have to be okay with it. It's only right. But you'll never know that we're right if you don't give this a chance." Luke looks down, his hands go to his hips as he thinks this over. He kicks some stones around as he ponders.
"Do you want to be with me?" Luke asks looking back at her.
"So much it hurts," Lorelai replies softly. She gives him a pleading look, trying to convince him to see her point of view. Luke nods.
"Okay," he says, seeing that she's really given him no choice. Lorelai takes his hands in hers, locking their eyes, letting him know that she's not giving up that easily. He nods, telling her that he's heard her thoughts. She reaches up and runs her hand over his stubbly cheek as if memorizing his face. Then she gives him a soft and lingering kiss, Luke's hand coming around to cup the back of her head, wanting this moment to last.
"I'll make sure to bring your graduation ticket by," she says and backs away a few steps, still looking into his eyes. Finally she turns around and walks back to the celebration hearing the music switch from I Feel the Earth Move to Brandy. Luke watches her walk away, knowing it's going to be an interesting summer.