A.N: I want to thank S. Mariano for inspiring me to write this chapter! Even though it's almost 4 am, I kind of just typed this out on a whim. I hope you guys like it!

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Our Time Now

"Coffee, coffee, coffee!" Rory dragged Jess through Luke's the next morning, ignoring the stares accumulating from the townspeople in the diner. After waking Jess up at an ungodly hour, 10am, he had given up on having any say today. He figured he would roll with the punches.

And she was certainly throwing them.

"O.K so, I figured since we have to be at my Grandparents at 7, we'll hit the bookstore after breakfast then go visit Lane. Next we'll go to the mall because I doubt you brought anything worthy of Emily Gilmore standards." Rory sipped her coffee quickly and ordered pancakes from Luke. Jess decided on a muffin and some orange juice, he had a feeling too much food would unsettle his stomach even more.

Rory went on about the days events, and Jess nodded mechanically. She began to notice something not right about him. "Hey, you alright?"

He rubbed his temples, "Yeah, I just need some Tylenol or something. I'm going to go see if Luke has any upstairs." She nodded and felt his head. "Poor baby. You don't feel warm, it's probably just a headache. Do you want to go back and sleep for a bit? I can go to Lane's myself."

"Yeah, maybe. Let's see how I feel after breakfast."

Jess retrieved the medicine and they both ate, Rory demolishing her food as usual. The bells jingled as Lorelai pranced through the diner.

"Lukey-poo! I'd like some elixir of life please! With some extra caffeine and a sprinkle of naked you on top!"

"That was unnecessary." Jess commented. Lorelai turned around and faced her daughter.

"Oh wow, I didn't see you guys!" She joined them at the table. "How goes it? Getting ready for Armageddon tonight?"

"Only if I get to be Ben Affleck!" Rory said.

"Of course, you're the Ben to my Bruce baby. Jess can be Billy-Bob."

"Obviously."

"And Luke is Liv Tyler." Picking the perfect time to interrupt, Luke brought Lorelai and mug. "Why am I the woman?"

"Because you're pretty in an apron! Oh Hon I need this to-go, Michel's having a heart attack at the Inn. We have a French Revolution themed lunch party coming up and he keeps getting calls from the guests, yelling war-calls in bad French." Lorelai went and grabbed the cup from the counter, a doughnut from the case and kissed Luke quickly.

"Sounds fun. I might stop by later after I hit Lane's."

"No problemo sister friend. You coming too muffin man?" She motioned to Jess, who seemed to be slowly falling asleep on the table. Rory smiled, "No, he isn't feeling well I'm going to send him back for a bit."

"Poor kid, see you later!" Luke looked at Jess, and shook his head.

"Get him up before he drools on my table."

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"I still can't believe you two are back together! This is insane! I mean, Jess right? The guy who left you twice and then tried to get you to run away with him?" Lane leaned her elbows on a pillow in her lap and propped her head on her hands.

"He's different now, Lane. This Jess is almost absolutely nothing like the 'I-hate-the-world' Jess from high school. He still loves the same things, but he's so much more...open now. Plus, he co-owns a publishing company, wrote a book and is working on another!" Rory has spent the last hour attempting to convince Lane that the man Jess is now won't run out on her again.

She still looked skeptical, "You're happy right?"

"Yeah, I am. I think this is it, I want to be with him for the rest of my life." She smiled. "Then that's all that matters." The door slammed and crying babies could be heard in the distance.

"Babe, I think Steve's hungry. Or maybe Kwan's hungry and Steve pooped in his pull-up's. Dude, not cool." The two young boys ran to their mother, tears forming.

Rory smiled. "Well I think you've got your work cut out for you here Mama Kim"

"Don't ever call me that again. It's too freaky." Lane picked up Kwan and brought him to the kitchen. "Zack, can you change Steve?"

"Yeah. Hey, Rory."

"Hey Zack. Diaper duty?"

"As always. Catch you later." Zack put the small boy over his shoulder and into the bathroom. Rory went to the kitchen and popped a grape in her mouth.

"I think I'm going to head out. Jess wasn't feeling well this morning so I sent him back home. I'll call you later?" Lane made Kwan a tuna sandwich and gave him a juice box.

"Yes, call me Gilmore! I want to hear more about your life. I'm still living vicariously through you, you know."

"Duly noted. Bye!"

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Rory entered the crap shack with a Luke's to-go cup of tea. "Jessieeee, are you awake? I brought you this beverage I would never consume, but I love you so I'd order it for your sake."

She turned the corner from the kitchen into her room, Jess sprawled out on her bed fully-clothed. Sitting on the side near his head, Rory ran her hands through his short hair until he opened his eyes.

"How you doing, sleepy head?" Jess groaned and turned to face her, sitting up. "Mmm, tired. Headache's gone though." She ran her finger against his cheek.

"That's good. Here, it's herbal...whatever that means." Jess thankfully took the tea and leaned back on the headboard, putting his arm around Rory. They both spread their legs out onto the bed, sitting horizontally.

He kissed her cheek, "How was Lane?"

"Good, she's got a handful with those boys though. I still find it weird that she's got kids of her own. It's one of the final events that made me say 'Wow Rory, we're grown up now, time to think about social security and bedpans.' " Jess laughed.

"You're not old, Rory."

"When I'm old and wrinkly, will you still find me attractive?"

"Yeah, probably because I'll be old and wrinkly myself and no one will find me attractive. I might as well have someone that was pretty before." Rory rolled her eyes.

"Wow, thanks." Jess intertwined their fingers.

"I'm kidding. Yes Ror, when you are old and have white hair I will still think you are the most beautiful woman in the world."

"Thank you. That's what I like to hear!" Rory leaned her head on his shoulder, and he kissed the top of it.

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"Here we go again." Lorelai, Luke, Rory and Jess stood in front of the large house, all waiting for someone to take initiative and ring the bell.

"I'm not going to be the one to start this." Jess said, crossing his arms.

"Me neither." Luke added.

"Gosh you guys are ridiculous. Just ring it! It won't bite!" Rory pointed towards the bell in anger.

Jess turned to her. "Why don't you do it then?"

"Because then I'd be shamelessly catering to this stupidity! Mom, just ring it."

"Nope." Lorelai raised her palm to the door. "I'm going to be the one taking the most crap this evening from Adolf, so I think someone else should ring it." Rory sighed.

"Babies, all of you." Rory reached out and rang the bell, surprised at seeing an unusual looking maid open the door.

"What are you doing here?"

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My first cliffhanger!! I love it. Any guesses??

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