Old Friends, New Waiters
::Luke's Diner::
Aaron was starting to get used to doing this again. It was fun being in the diner again. It reminded him of how he met Jay.
//Flashback//
::Luke's Diner::
Jay: Hey waiter dude!
Aaron turned to her and walked in that direction. This was the 5th time she had called him dude, and it was getting annoying.
Aaron(annoyed): What!
Jay: You sound annoyed.
Aaron: Well, you calling me dude might have something to do with it!
Jay: Aww, you want me to stop with the dude?
Aaron: That would be nice.
Jay: I don't do nice, I do me.
Aaron:Any one ever tell you you're cute.
Jay was taken back a little, but smiled.
Jay: Why would you want to know.
Aaron: Just curious.
Jay: That's a tired line.
Aaron: Let me try a new one. You like honest, forward guys?
Jay: Yeah. Why?
Aaron: I like you. (Aaron kisses her)
//End Flashback//
He might encounter Jay during this job, and in a way, he wanted to. But then again, after where they left off, he might not want to. He put the plate of waffles and eggs on the table and walked behind the counter. He looked out the window and saw Lane and Jay walking towards the place. He shuffled towards the stairs and tried to run, but Luke stopped him.
Luke: You'll have to face her sooner or later.
Aaron(desperate): Later please!
Luke: Fine.
Aaron walked up the stairs just as Lane and Jay walked in the diner. Luke was considering telling Jay to go up stairs to meet Aaron, but he wasn't the type that gets involved. That was more like Rosanne Conner who does that. He decided to call Lorelai instead.
::The Inn::
Lorelai answered he phone.
Lorelai: Hello
Luke: Lorelai, Aaron works here.
Lorelai: Luke?
Luke: Yes, Aaron works here.
Lorelai: So.
Luke: Jay is here.
Lorelai: Oh. Where is Aaron.
Luke: Upstairs.
Lorelai: Tell Jay to go upstairs, I really think they should talk.
Luke: I'm glad you said that.
Lorelai: A little out of character Luke.
Luke: Not too out of character.
Lorelai: Yeah. I'll be over there as soon as I can.
Luke hung up the phone and looked at Jay.
Luke: Jay.
Jay: Yeah Luke.
Luke: Lorelai has something for you upstairs.
Jay: Ok.
Luke: What are you waiting for. Lorelai told me to tell you to go ahead and see, she'll be here in a few minutes.
Jay: Alright.
Jay walked upstairs wondering what it could be. She opened the door to Luke's room. Aaron was sitting on the couch. They both looked at each other. Aaron was openinig his mouth to say something, but no words came out for a while. Finally, they slowly came.
Aaron: Jay, I-I-I'm sorry.
Jay(angry): This is one hell of a surprise!
Aaron: Jay, I think we should talk.
Jay: Why?
Aaron: Give me a minute.
Jay: 59, 58…
Aaron: Jay, you're right. I was being selfish. You gave me chance after chance to come to my senses, but I didn't. I'm sorry if I hurt you.
Jay: No, you didn't hurt me. You pissed me off!
Aaron: There's that temper.
Jay: Yeah, that temper that you know all so well. That temper that doesn't show when I'm mad, doesn't show when I'm angry, but shows when I'm pissed off. Funny how you are the only one to ever bring that out.
Aaron(now upset): What, happened. We used to be happy. Our only argument was when you went to New York!
Jay: That's right. Blame it on New York for our problems.
Aaron: What is that supposed to mean!
Jay: I'm staring at our problem!
Aaron: It's my fault?
Jay: Yeah.
::Outside the door::
Luke and Lorelai listened in.
Lorelai: I've never heard Jay that angry.
Luke: Neither have I.
Lorelai: Shh!
Luke: Sorry.
::Luke's Apartment::
Aaron: How?
Jay: You couldn't handle me leaving you for New York. I told you That the first out I had, I'd take it to be with you, and my friends. Because, this town, these people, are more important to me than any place, thing, or person, except Taylor!
Aaron: But did you come back for me.
Jay: Truthfully and honestly. After our encounter, I came back for everyone except you and Taylor.
Aaron: Are m you seriously telling me, that you still don't care about me?
Jay: I don't know anymore.
Aaron: How many times do I have to say I'm sorry?
Jay: Why don't I leave you alone to think about it.
Jay started walking towards the door. Luke and Lorelai backed up out of sight as Jay walked out the door and down the stairs. Lorelai and Luke looked at each other. Lorelai walked in first followed by Luke. Aaron had his head down looking at the floor. He couldn't stand to see Jay walk off the first time, he couldn't bare to see her walk off again. Lorelai looked at him and spoke up.
Lorelai: Aaron, I'm sorry.
Aaron: Don't worry about it.
Luke: You can have the rest of the day off.
Aaron: Thanks Luke.
Aaron walked out the apartment and down the stairs.
Lorelai: Poor kid.
Luke: Tell me about it.
Lorelai: I'm gonna try to catch up with Jay.
::Streets of Stars Hollow::
Lorelai ran out of the diner after Jay. She was going in the direction of the inn. Probably to talk to Michel or Jeremy. Michel was her cousin by both of their fathers. Even though Michel can seem a little uncaring, he was always there for family when it counted. Lorelai was finally in screaming distance.
Lorelai: Jay! Jay! Jay!
Jay turned around and looked at Lorelai with tears in her eyes.
Jay: I don't… I can't… I can't do this!
Lorelai walks over to Jay and hugs her. Jay starts to cry.