Love will ALWAYS Find a Way.

a/n: MUST READ! Okay…So now it's February 4th of the next year. Larissa and Lance are around 8 months old and Gracie is just about 7 months. Lori, Logan and Finn have become really good friends. They come and visit on weekends. Both guys went to London and should be returning shortly. Oh, yea, and Lorelai is pregnant again…About 6 months…They didn't waste NO time! Ha! Tristan bought him and Rory a house in Stars Hollow. They are back at Yale and are only home on weekends for the time being. Oh, and just a little background check…Lauren and Jess are living together. Lauren really wants more from Jess, but he's not completely over Lori, but he'll NEVER admit it…Also, Lauren is a photographer…And Jess is working on writing his first book…This will come in handy as you read the next chapter.

"I Need Stars Hollow":

At Lauren and Jess's apartment in New York, Jess sat on the couch writing notes on for his book.

"Jess!" Lauren called as she sat her keys down.

"In here!" He called back to her before returning to his work.

Lauren entered the room and watched him for a second, "I was entered into a photo contest today."

"That's good," Jess never looked up.

"If I win I'll get $10,000 plus my pictures will be put up in museums across the world," Lauren smiled.

Jess grunted rather annoyed with her babble as he tried to work.

"And it's just that my manager, Bill, said I need more emotion in my pictures," Lauren paused hoping for some sort of response, but when she didn't get one she continued, "I need a small town."

"Okay," Jess hoped that would shut her up.

"Jess," Lauren bit her lip nervously, "I need Stars Hollow."

Lauren knew everything about Jess's life in Stars Hollow. EVERYTHING. But she thought that this is what she needed.

Jess's head shot up at her last comment, "WHAT!"

"Look, she can't be mad you. Can she? Plus, I promise to stay away from her. Where in, where out. We come back happy," Lauren tried to persuade him.

"Absolutely NOT!" Jess enforced his last word.

"Jess, please! This could be my big chance!" Lauren pouted, "I know it may hurt. But you'll have to face it some time."

"Why?" Jess said burring his face in his hands.

"You have family there. Don't you want to see them?" Lauren asked sitting next to him.

"My uncle and his wife have twins now," Jess said almost convinced.

"Well, you could stick with them while I explore. C'mon Jess, it'll be fun," Lauren wrapped her arm around his shoulders.

"Fine. But we're there for no MORE than a week, okay?" Jess told her.

"Fine. A week it is. When do we leave?" Lauren was getting excited.

"I'll have to call Luke."

A few minutes later, Jess dialed Luke's number timidly.

"Luke's?" he heard his uncle answer.

"Um, Luke," Jess cleared his throat.

"Yes. What's up?"

"Can I stay in the apartment for a few days?" Jess asked quickly.

"Excuse me?" Luke asked quite rudely.

"Look, my…Uh, friend wants to get away for a few days and wants to come there…For God only knows why. Please," Jess was close to begging.

"Fine. Just stay away from Lori," Luke demanded quietly so the diner couldn't hear him.

"Okay," Jess choked out, "We'll be there tomorrow around 10 am."

"K," Luke hung up.

How am I gunna tell Lori. She's gunna die. Hopefully, he'll stay hidden and only be here for a short time. Luke thought hopefully.

"Lauren!" Jess called, "We're leaving tomorrow at 6!"

The next morning, Jess and Lauren grabbed their already packed bags and headed to Stars Hollow.

The breakfast rush had just finished around 9:45 when Lori came in with Gracie on her hip.

"Hey, Mom, Dad," Lori kissed both parents on the cheek.

"Lori!" Landon hugged her.

"Hey, Munchkin!"

"Can I kiss Gracie?" Landon asked.

Lori bent down to let her brother kiss Gracie's forehead.

"Hey, Rissa and Lance," Lori kissed each twins forehead, "You, too, baby, Laci."

Lori put a hand on Lorelai big, pregnant stomach, "I can't believe you're pregnant again."

Lorelai and Luke laughed.

Luke looked at the clock nervously. 9:53

"Hey, Dad. Coffee!" Lori playfully demanded.

He filled her a mug and handed it to her.

"Let me see my grandbaby," Lorelai held her arms open.

"Go see Nana, Grace," Lori handed her over.

She stood closed to Larissa and Lance in their high chairs.

"Um. Lorelai, Lori. I need to tell you two something," Luke said jittery.

"What is it?" Both Lorelai and Lori turned to him.

But it was too late.

They heard the bell jingle signaling someone entering.

Lori's mug fell to the floor and shattered when she saw it.

She didn't even notice she dropped her cup until she heard Larissa, Lance and Gracie's cries; the babies were scared by the noise.

"Oh, my God. Dad. I'm sorry," Lori panicked.

"Don't worry. Take Gracie. I'll get it," Luke bent down and cleaned up the mess.

Lori took Gracie from Lorelai; Lorelai tended to the twins.

"It's okay, Grace. Mommy's got you," Lori bounced gently trying to calm her child.

Why is he here? Who's that with him? Oh, she must be the tramp he ran off to. OMG! I can't believe he brought her here. That is so wrong! UGH! Lori thought bitterly. Lori, you have to stay calm. Overreacting will do nothing!

Crap! She got pregnant! What do I do now? This sucks! Lorelai interrupted Jess's thoughts.

"This is bound to be awkward," Lorelai said after she had calmed the twins down.

Then she glared at Luke. He offered her a soft smile and an 'I'm so very sorry' look.

"What's goin' on?" Tristan walked into the diner.

No one else spoke.

"Oh, hell no!" Tristan said recognizing Jess immediately.

"Tris, no," Lori walked to him, "calm down."

"But, Lor…" Tristan started.

"I said NO!" Lori said forcefully.

"Well, uh, this is Lauren McDaniel," Jess introduced trying to pretend this wasn't uncomfortable, "And this is my uncle, Luke Danes and his wife, Lorelai. That's Landon and their twins (he didn't remember their names). Then this is Lori Gilmore and her…uh…"

"My daughter," Lori said bluntly.

"Nice to meet you," Lauren flashed a smile.

"Yeah, whatever. Tris, where's Rory?" Lori rolled her eyes then turned to Tristan.

"She's at home. She's sick. She was running fever when I left," Tristan answered; his fists were still clutched.

Lori's cell phone rang.

"Hello?" She answered quietly.

Luke let it slide since she was upset and there was no one else in the diner. Kirk had be kicked out earlier.

"Where you at?" Logan's voice came from the other end.

"The diner. Why?" Lori asked back.

"Cuz I'm in town for a week. I want to see you," Logan smirked.

"Oh, yay!" Lori was on her way to a better mood.

"Ello, Love," Finn walked in the diner, "get off the phone and come here!"

"Logan you side kick is here," Lori smiled; she no longer cared that Jess and his girlfriend were standing there looking at her strangely.

"I know I was trying to get him to stay in the car until I got off the phone, but, you know Finn, he wouldn't listen," Logan laughed, "I'll be in a sec."

Lori hung up her phone and ran to Finn.

She hugged him tight.

Finn held his arms out for Gracie.

"Go see Uncle Finn," Lori handed Gracie to Finn when Logan came in.

Lori jumped in his arms; she wrapped her arms and legs around him.

"Wow. Nice to see you too, Lor," Logan laughed before putting Lori down.

Lori laughed at him.

"How are my two favorite girls doin'?" Logan asked taking Gracie's little hand in his.

Lori rolled her eyes playfully.

"Hi, my name is Finn. Who are you?" Finn questioned Lauren and Jess.

"Jess Mariano," Jess answered.

"Lauren McDaniel," Lauren replied.

"Jess, as in," Logan started.

"Logan, come on!" Lori grabbed his hand.

"Lori!" Logan rebutted.

Lori shook her head, "Anyone that goes to Yale, I want you out!"

"But, Love," Finn started.

"Finn, OUT!" Lori pointed toward the door, "Give me Gracie."

Finn and Logan obeyed, but Tristan hesitated.

"Tris, go check on Rory or something," Lori walked closer to him and whispered, "he's not worth the effort."

"But it would make me feel better," Tristan said quietly back before glaring at Jess.

"Bye, Tris."

Tristan left.

"I'll take our bags upstairs," Jess said quietly to Lauren.

She nodded; he went upstairs.

"Um, Luke, is there something you'd like to explain to me?" Lorelai said angrily but calmly so Lauren wouldn't over hear.

Lori joined them.

"He called yesterday saying his friend need to get away. I didn't know he meant girlfriend. Plus, I thought he made stay clear. I was trying to tell you, but he came in. I'm sorry," Luke apologized.

"It's okay, Dad. But you nephew doesn't live to see his next birthday," Lori started, "It wasn't me."

Luke smirked, "Then who would it be?"

"The 3 the young gentlemen that were just here," Lori answered innocently.

"Or me," Lorelai added seriously as Jess came back down.

"Damn it!" Lori said hearing her phone ring.

"Hey, there's kids in here," Lorelai warned her.

Lori walked outside because she saw people coming in the diner.

"What?" Lori answered bitterly.

"What's wrong, hun?" Averie came from the other end.

"Oh, sorry. Jess is back. So, I'm already having a bad day," Lori answered.

"That sucks, but we set a date."

"Oh, great! When?"

"May 13. I want you to be my maid of honor," Averie requested.

"Well, I already knew that!" Lori laughed, "But I have to go. I'm hungry."

"Alrighty. I'll call you for fittings and everything."

"Mk," Lori hung up and walked back into the diner.

"Who was that?" Lorelai asked.

"Averie. She wants me to be her maid of honor."

Lorelai nodded.

"Daddy!" Lori called across the diner, "I'm hungry."

Lorelai laughed a little; Lori turned around and cooed at Gracie.

"Hey, Lori. Are you gunna be okay?" Lorelai asked seriously.

"Probably not," Lori answered pretty close to tears already.

"You dated your cousin?" Lauren inquired after her and Jess had walked outside.

"She's not my cousin. My uncle married her mom when were dating," Jess answered, "I really don't want to talk about it."

"So, she has a kid now. How does that make you feel?" Lauren ignored his last comment.

"Lauren I said I didn't want to talk about it," Jess sat on a bench by the gazebo.

"Jess, come on! It's obvious that she moved on. Why can't you?" Lauren rebutted.

"I still love her and deep down I know she still loves me."

a/n: Whatcha think? It's longer…R&R

Coming up: Lori wallows…Again…And Finn, Logan and Tristan talk with Jess.