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Rory POV

The next morning, I woke up in my room and went downstairs to Lorelai's office.

She hugged me as I walked in. I was slightly embarrassed because I was in one of the Dragonfly's complimentary robes.

"How are you doing this morning?" She asked

"I am doing so great. Can you believe that yesterday actually happened?

"I know. I can't believe you're here."

I smiled.

"Can we do something today?"

"Sure! What did you have in mind?"

"Maybe you could introduce me to the town?"

She smiled.

"Absolutely! Go get changed, I'll be around."

"Thanks, Lorelai. I'm so excited to get to know you."

I hugged her again and sniffed her in.

My mom smelled like my mom.

I walked upstairs and noticed that I had I had a few missed calls from Louisiana mom.

I frantically called her back and she said that they were selling my condo in New Haven.

"Why?" I asked.

"Well, you seem happy up there with HER, so you don't need us anymore."

"Mom, you know that is not true!"

"You don't need us. We're not helping you move, nor will we be attending freshman orientation in a few weeks."

That was when I lost iit.

"Give us an address, let us know where to send your stuff. We'll send your car. Goodbye, Rory."

I hung up and started to cry. But I knew that I had to stay strong for Lorelai.

I got dressed and went downstairs.

Today was one for the books

Lorelai POV

I was thrilled when Rory said she wanted to meet all of the people of Stars Hollow.

A few minutes after I sent her to her room. Wait that just sounded so mom. Anyway, she went back and changed and came down.

My maternal instinct came out in me as I saw her. Even though she said that she was perfectly fine, I knew something was wrong.

Brushing it off as homesickness, I walked her into the kitchen.

"Sookie, this is her."

"Wait, like the daughter you gave up for adoption?"

"Yes."

It was still so surreal.

Sookie dropped her utensils and hugged Rory.

The look on Rory's face was priceless.

Then, we got in my jeep and drove to Luke's. Luckily, many of the townspeople were there, so I introduced her as my daughter to the likes of Patty, Babette, and Kirk.

When we got back in my car, she stopped for a second.

"Lorelai, I need to tell you something."

"Go ahead, doll."

"Well, my parents in Louisiana kind of disowned me. And I don't have anything or anyone anymore."

She started to cry. I pulled the car over.

"Rory, what? Why?"

"I don't know! They said that they didn't fully support my decision to meet you."

My heart hurt a little bit.

"I don't want it that way, though. They assumed that I chose you. And now that choice has never been more clear. I just don't have much. I have clothes and a car. They're shipping it to me."

I wanted to call these people and tell them what shitty excuses they were for parents, but I resisted upon looking at Rory.

"Well, you always have a home with me." I said, putting a comforting hand to her back.

"What do you mean?"

"You can stay at my house with Luke and I. We have an extra bedroom downstairs that I have used as a spare for a very long time now. Live with us for the summer, or for however long you like."

"Are you serious?"

"Yes, of course. You may have one mom that doesn't believe in you, but I think you're awesome and certainly do believe in you.

Rory hugged me from across the arm rest.

"I love you, Lorelai."

"I love you, too."

The future was unknown for Rory, but if there was one thing certain, it's that the bond between the two of us was unbreakable.

Later that afternoon, we stopped at Weston's for some much-deserved sweet treats.

"Lorelai, what about my dad?"

Ah, the dreaded question about Christopher. I had attempted a relationship a few more times after moving to Stars Hollow, but things didn't work out. I had my Luke, he had his Sherry

I recounted the multiple failed relationships and how Chris was toxic to me, but would be elated to know that we found each other.

After finishing our sweet treats, I walked away for a second and called Chris.

I heard his all too familiar voice on the other line.

I explained the situation. He was coming to Stars Hollow tonight.

What had I gotten myself in to?

Rory POV

When Lorelai said that my dad wanted to meet me and was coming tonight, I was shocked.

I was all in for meeting my dad and seeing what he looked like, but not this soon.

However, the time finally came. We went to Luke's apartment at the top of the diner and waited until my dad came in.

When he actually did come in, I was surprised. He had blond hair, was tall, and did, unlike Lorelai, look his age

I shook his hand. He seemed more cold and slightly more pompous than Lorelai.

"It's good to see ya, kid. You too, Lore."

"Thanks." Lorelai seemed uncomfortable.

We sat down and talked for just under an hour about his childhood and parents. One of the coolest things I found out was that I have a sister named Gigi. That was neat. I'd always wanted to have a sibling, but that just didn't work out.

After Christopher left, Lorelai drove me to her house.

The blue exterior of the house matched the kitschy feel of downtown Stars Hollow.

She led me through the foyer, up the stairs, and finally through the kitchen.

Just off the kitchen was my bedroom. It was a yellow that just barely matched the kitchen.

"Thank you so much, Lorelai," I said, putting my stuff down.

"You're welcome. I'm so glad I get to do this for you. Holler if you need anything, okay hun?"

"Alright."

After Lorelai left, I was awake for less than an hour before drifting off.

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