A/N- Sorry it was a longer than usual between updates, but I guess that's how it goes. I am writing this on a wave of emptiness since the series finale showed earlier tonight. I really wish that the CW could have sucked it up and worked something out with Amy Sherman-Palladino, even if it meant extending the show another season. She knew what she wanted to do, and the show lost what was left of its spark this year. Anyway, here is an update, and Goddess of the Rain Pixie, thank you for the review. It's great to know that people like what I've written, and that's the longest review I've gotten yet, so thanks!

Rory knocked on the door of the Kim house with apprehension. She had donuts as a bribe, but she was still worried about what Lane would say about not hearing from Rory all that had happened over the last few days. Mrs. Kim was not always a pleasant person to be around, and if she noticed that Rory had donuts, then Rory was willing to bet that this visit would not start off well. Thankfully, Lane answered the door and smelled the donuts immediately.

"Hey Rory! Ooh! Forbidden food! Come on, let's go to the square. My mom will smell these in a second." Lane closed the door and pulled Rory across the street into the town square. When they were on the other side of the gazebo she ripped the bag out of Rory's hands and inhaled the scent of the donuts.

"So Lane, how have you been?" Rory began somewhat awkwardly.

"Rory, I already know what you have to tell me."

"Oh, you do?" Asked Rory, brightening.

"Yeah. It's okay that you've been spending so much time with Dean lately. I mean, it would be nice if you could find some time to spend with your best friend, but I guess I understand."
"Actually, about that… There is something that you should know."

"What? What's going on? I haven't been getting out much lately, in case you can't tell." Lane interrupted.

"DeanandIbrokeupbecauseIkissedJessatSookie'swedding,andnowI'mdatingJess." Rory said it in a rush, and sat back to catch her breath.

"What?! When did all of this happen?"

"Well, Sookie's wedding was on Sunday, and that's when I kissed Jess and Dean and I broke up. Jess and I got together last night." (A/N I'm not sure if it was actually a Sunday, but whatever.)

"And you waited two days to tell me??" Lane was indignant.

"I'm sorry, I was still figuring it out, and I was figuring out what to tell Mom, and… I don't know. I'm really sorry." Rory's eyes showed that she really was sorry for not saying anything to Lane earlier.

"I guess it's ok, just please don't not tell me again if something big happens, ok? I'm isolated enough as it is."

"Ok. I promise. And you can have the rest of the donuts. Squirrel them away under your floorboards."

"Oh I will." Lane nodded, and took another big bite of donut. "I should get back. Mama's probably wondering why I'm not checking over the books anymore." She got up and stood while Rory got up.

"Okay, well I'll call you later and we can talk about your life."

"Hah. What life?" Lane snorted as she turned and ran back across the square to her house.

Rory stood in her room later that night waiting for Jess to get there. She was staring into her closet, deciding what to wear.

"Mom!" She yelled. "I don't know what to wear!"

"You should wear your Chilton uniform. It has that naughty school-girl thing going for it!"

Lorelai said as she walked into Rory's room. Her eyes lit with laughter as her daughter yelled "Dirty!"

"I have taught you well. Wear your black knee-length skirt, the blue scoop neck sweater, and black boots."

"The one I spilled cheese on last week when you somehow convinced Luke to make us cheesy fries?"

"No, the one that you stole from me a month ago."

"Oh, that one." Rory looked sheepishly at Lorelai. While Rory waited for the lecture that she was sure was coming she decided that she would get changed. As soon as she was done and had started to apply the small amount of makeup she sometimes wore, Lorelai sat on her bed and began to talk.

"Rory, I wasn't really worried about this with Dean, but you seem to be so crazy about Jess that I think we need to talk about it. I know that there are a lot of overwhelming feelings in the heat of the moment, but if you decide to have sex, I want you to be sure that it's what you really want. Don't let anyone pressure you into anything."

"Mom! Jess wouldn't do that to me!" Rory was indignant.

"Ok, fine, whatever. Just, please, talk to me before hand if you can, and we'll get you on the Pill."

"Okay." Rory nodded, frowning slightly. "I'll talk to you beforehand. So what are you doing tonight?" She had apparently decided to let Lorelai's earlier comment slide.

"Oh, I thought that I would go annoy the local diner owner, since you are distracting his nephew from the job tonight." Lorelai grinned, and Rory saw something flash in her eyes as she said it.

"Aw. Cute. Say 'hi' for me!"

"Ok." Lorelai heard the doorbell ring. She glanced at the clock. As the doorbell rang a second time she saw the digital numbers switch to say 7:00. "Wow. He's on time! I expected him to be late."

"Mom! Be nice!"

"Fine, fine." Lorelai mumbled and went to get the door.

Rory heard false brightness in her voice as she greeted Jess, then genuine excitement when she started to question him about the box he was holding.

"It's for Rory." She heard Jess say. "Maybe if you're nice she'll give you some."

"Not a chance." Rory said as she walked into the room. "What is it?"

Jess handed her the box and said "Open it."

Inside the bright red box Rory saw chocolate pudding, potato chips and marshmallows.

"I remember how much you like those odd concoctions of yours."

"Thanks Jess!" Rory leaned up to kiss him. She took the box into her room, saying to Lorelai "Don't touch this until I get back, okay mom?"

Lorelai sighed as Rory came back in. "Fine, Rory,"

She turned to Jess.

"You ready to go?"

"Yeah."

"ok. Mom, have fun at Luke's!"

Jess stopped and turned on his way out the door.

"You're going to Luke's?"

"Yeah. Why?"

"Wear a flannel shirt and backwards baseball cap. It'll make him crazy."

Lorelai chuckled. "Okay. I will."

When the front door closed behind Rory and Jess she went and found the items that Jess suggested, grinning to herself.

A/N Ok, so this chapter was a bit longer than normal, please don't expect them all to be this long, because it's probably not gonna happen. Anyway, I love reviews, especially long, specific ones. Once again, I also would love constructive criticism if you have any. Hope you're enjoying it!