A/N: This story was inspired while I was sitting in English class. We read the poem mentioned in this story and I got to thinking about using it in a Gilmore Girls story. I hope you enjoy.

Disclaimer: GG belongs to the WB/CW and "When You Are Old" poem belongs to W.B. Yeates.

Rory took the key out to unlock her apartment door. As she entered the apartment she spotted a package by the door. She shook her head and smiled as she realized that her neighbor must've let the postman in. She still hadn't decided on whether or not letting her nosy neighbor have a copy of her key was a good thing. Picking it up she noticed the familiar handwriting. She smiled as she readily opened it up. It wasn't everyday that she heard from him and although they didn't talk on a regular basis she still liked to consider him a friend of sorts.

Inside the wrapping was a book. A wider smile came across her face as she noticed the author, Jess Mariano. He'd written another book, she was proud of him. As she opened up the cover a piece of paper fell out. She picked it up and started reading.

When you are old and grey and full of sleep,

And nodding by the fire, take down this book,

And slowly read, and dream of the soft look

Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep;

How many loved your moments of glad grace,

And loved your beauty with love false or true,

But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you,

And loved the sorrows of your changing face;

And bending down beside the glowing bars,

Murmur, a little sadly, how Love fled

And paced upon the mountains overhead

And hid his face amid a crowd of stars.

This poem by W.B. Yeats seemed appropriate it seemed. I've always loved you Rory, there's no denying it. Now don't get me wrong, I know you're not old or grey or anything like that, but as it says when. Hope you found someone to run at you in a foreign language while driving a car, because I still only know English. Rory smiled at this part and continued to read.

I really hope you're happy and I'm glad you went back to Yale because if you hadn't you would've regretted it, trust me. Don't let things people tell you stop you from doing what you know you were meant to do. I know you, you're strong and you'll get over any hardships ever thrown your way, even if your mom has to help a little.

So this is goodbye Rory. I won't intrude on your life anymore, you can be sure of that. Don't try to get a hold of me, because you won't. Everything's changed, this life is over. Good bye and love forever.

Jess

She stood there, unsure of what to make of his letter. What did he mean by 'this life was over'? She didn't understand. Taking a deep breath and swallowing hard, she picked up her phone and dialed.

To Be Continued...