The next day is Friday and that means Friday night dinner. So that means dinner with the grandparents. On the way there, Lorelai, Rory and Maria (Luke does not come…yet), Maria asks "Why didn't grandma and grandpa call last night?"

"Well, mom called yesterday and said that they wanted to give you your present tonight, every other year they just gave you money." Lorelai says.

"I bet it's a car" Maria says excitedly.

"I didn't get a car from them" Rory says.

"That's because Dean made you a car" Maria says but is kind of shy about it because she doesn't know if she likes to talk about Dean in front of Rory.

They get there and Maria rings the bell. She turns to her mom and says "If grandma starts talking to me about anything that could cause a fight or I look like I am having a hard time explaining, could you turn on that famous charm of yours and get me out of there"

"Sure, but it'll cost ya" Lorelai says and the door opens. They step inside and find that the maid ushers them to the back driveway to find Emily and Richard standing in front of a large curtain.

"O, O, pick curtain number one, number one." Lorelai says in an excitedly voice.

"Now Maria, I know that your official birthday was yesterday, but we wanted to wait till you could come here, to give you your gift" Emily says and gives Richard the cue. He pulls back the curtain to reveal a 2001 blue Taurus.

Maria gives a sharp shrill and runs to her grandparents. She gives them each a hug then turns to the car. "This is the best car I have ever seen. You guys didn't have to do this. Not that I'm complaining" she says and hugs them both again.

"Now we have checked this baby inside and out and it is perfectly safe. So you could drive this home if you wanted." Richard says. And they go back inside.

After dinner, Rory and Lorelai go home with Maria following behind in her new car!

Maria pulls up in front of the dinner, behind her dad's truck. Luke sees this and hurries outside. "What is this?" Luke asks Lorelai when she walks up to him.

"That's a car" Lorelai says with a little hint of laughter in her voice.

"I know what it is" Luke says as he gives her a look "Where did she get it?"

"That was her gift from my parents" Lorelai explains.

Maria runs up to her parents with the biggest smile on her face "Dad! Did you see this baby, it is so cool!"

"Are you sure that you want it" Luke asks hesitantly.

"Are you kidding me? Of course I want it!" Maria says and goes into the diner.

"Are you sure that you want it?" Lorelai asks Luke after about a min. of staring at Maria.

"She's too young to have her own car" Luke tries to explain himself.

"Rory was the same age when she got her first car" Lorelai defends Maria. "Luke, you have got to admit to yourself, she's growing up. She's not your little girl anymore. Going to start dating guys, driving by herself, and pretty soon, not always going to be coming to you with all of her problems."

"When did you get over it?" Luke asks as her turns around to look at her.

"About last year, with Rory. Their both growing up and if we don't except it, were not going to be a part of it." She tells Luke and then walks into the diner
Sorry this is so short but I have run out of ideas. That is where you come in. Review and tell me some of your thoughts about where this should go. Who knows, if I like them, I may put them in! Thanks for all your support! BYEeaglegal