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(A/N This chapter is just about Rory fixing stuff with the Haydens, a couple flashbacks, but I promise lots of Tristan in the chapters to come)


There was a driver awaiting her arrival at the Californian airport, she was a little disappointed her dad wasn't there, she had emailed him during the week to inform him of her arrival and was sure her grandparents would of also notified him. She didn't let the feeling of disappointment get to her though.

She looked out the car window, watching the familiar streets she once frequently used but now didn't because her father blamed her for an event which caused him to lose his most trusted friend, 'David, dad's best friend, he was such an ass, ruined my life!'

FLASHBACK

Rory was curled in tight ball inside the library,

"Rory!" an angry voice boomed, she whimpered, scared, 'why was her dad sounding angry, he was supposed to be here comforting her', her mom was on a business trip in Australia at the time, he found her, "I always knew you would grow into a slut one day, just like your mother!"

"Dad," she pleaded, "I didn't mean to,"

"You didn't mean to seduce David, your godfather? You have a lot of male friends, hell; your best friend is a guy, why didn't I see this coming?"

"Dad what do you mean… I didn't…"

"Don't deny it girl, he told me everything, he is that ashamed of what he did he's moved across the ocean, he was the only true friend I could trust with anything and you took advantage of him on his wife's death anniversary! You're a sick monster!" Rory sobbed uncontrollably and tried to form sentences,

"But dad…I didn't…he lied," all her dad did was glare at her in disgust,

"Go to your room and don't leave, your food will be sent up there with the maid, we'll figure out an appropriate punishment once your mother returns," he said coldly and left her there without a second glance.

She was so lost and confused that day, her and her father always had a close relationship, not as close as with her mother though. She was daddy's little princess, but Chris took the word of a man who was drunk, mourning his wife's death by drowning himself in alcohol.

Chris and David used to be like brother's, they grew up together, he was a great uncle and even Lorelai and Rory used to enjoy his company until after his wife passed on. After that David was never the same, yet Chris never realised. David fled the country, not because he was ashamed, he no longer really felt anything, he was numb, but he couldn't bear to see the disappointment and betrayal that would appear on his best friend's face once the truth was revealed.

Lorelai returned and Rory told her what happened, how her godfather came to her room one night, believing that she was his late wife who was also a brunette with blue eyes, in the dark they did look very similar, after all she was Lorelai's sister, and they all had the same genes.

David stole Rory's sacred virginity that night, very much against her will, he didn't realise what he did until later, and he ran. Chris thought it was all Rory's fault, his best friend would never do something like that to his family, he tried to send Rory to boarding school but Lorelai wouldn't allow it. Whenever either of the girls tried to explain the truth, Chris wouldn't have it. Soon enough Chris started avoiding his family altogether, things weren't the same, and he spent a lot more time at work and didn't come home for days at a time.

It was soon revealed that Chris had also started an affair with a woman of new money, Sherry Kindrel, who also happened to be Lorelai's arch enemy form high school. Sherry fell pregnant, Lorelai broke down and the Gilmore Girls fled their Californian life soon after.

"Oh Rory," Francine cried as she caressed the granddaughter she feared might never set foot in the Hayden mansion again,

"Grandmother, it's truly lovely to see you," she was polite yet sincere, they entered the sitting room and sat alongside on the couch,

"I know your grandfather said some awful things last time you were here but he honestly didn't mean them,"

FLASHBACK

Rory entered the Hayden mansion, she was late for dinner, she was about to enter the dining room when she heard the voices of a heated argument taking place behind through the wall,

"You're the one who went and got that girl pregnant at sixteen!"

"I know I did, but it got you the granddaughter you love now, didn't it?" Rory smiled at her dad's reply,

"The granddaughter that ruined your life and brought shame to the Hayden name, if it wasn't for her you would of finished school earlier, mad your way up higher in business and also she was born out of wedlock!"

"Dad! I can't believe you-"

"Don't you raise your voice at me son!"

"Ugh! Of all the nerve... I can't believe you'd say this, blame everything on Rory, she thinks so highly of you Straub! For all you know she could be just behind those doors, hearing a grandfather she loves put her down like that! You're being barbaric!" Lorelai yelled, Rory fought back tears as she entered the room,

"I was just behind those doors, I'm also not that hungry anymore or in the mood for company, Grandmother, Grandfather, thanks for the dinner invite," Rory addressed Straub and Francine then turned to her parents, "Mom, dad, I'll see you at home."

She fled the mansion, silent tears pouring down her face; she called Jay who could tell she was upset and immediately came to pick her up.

"I think its best you go and see him up in his room and let him explain for himself," Francine continued.

Jonathan, the butler guided Rory to Straub who was lying in a bed, looking a lot paler and more fragile than she ever remembered.

"Rory dear, is that you?"

"Yes grandfather," she whispered, tears glistened in his eyes,

"I feared I may never see you again and never have the chance to apologise and somewhat explain," she took the seat beside the bed and listened intently to what he had to say,

"That day, the one of the unfortunate dinner I had a doctor appointment where I found out I had an incurrable cancer," she grabbed his hand, prompting him to go on, "And although I know there is nothing that fix how I hurt you, I need you to know I meant none of it, it was all one hundred percent bollocks, I was upset and moody after finding out about the cancer and before the dinner I had began drinking in my sorrows. I am so sorry, please forgive me," he pleaded, Rory herself had began to cry,

"I do forgive you grandfather, but I can't forget it,"

"Understandable, but I also want you to know that even though in the beginning you were somehow a mistake, you are the best mistake possible, and don't ever let anyone make you feel like you don't belong, because you do and a lot of people love you for being here, now I should probably get some rest. Visit me before you go?"

"Of course," she replied and bent over giving him a kiss on the cheek and whispering a thankyou before leaving the room.

She explained to Francine why she had come and was surprised to discover that the Haydens had spoken with the Gilmores and had already sent the money for the trip to Chilton. I was the least that they could do after everything and with the Gilmores already paying tuition fees.

Even though she no longer had the original reason she came to see her father for she still wanted to see him.

"What do you want?" Chris demanded as he opened the door to reveal Rory,

"I…just had to see you, I told you I was coming,"

"You said you were coming to California," he sighed and ushered her in,

"Dad I know you hate me, but please let me explain this time," she awaited his response, expecting rejection, but this time it didn't come.

Christopher really did listen this time, absorbing everything she said, once she finished they sat in silence. Soon realization dawned over him,

"I had a great life, great family and I threw it all away for a friend who wasn't even the person he used to be, I let him rape you under my own roof, I let us become this, oh Rory, I'm so sorry, I've been the worst father ever, I screwed up and pushed you and your mother away,"

"Dad, don't worry about it, I'm just happy you're finally realising everything,"

"But Rory, don't you see I ruined it all, is there anyway you'll be able to forgive me?"

"I do forgive you but I can't forget," Chris nodded and they hugged, "Mom will be a completely different story though,"

"I love her so much,"

"What about Sherry, isn't she pregnant,"

"Yeah… she doesn't want the baby though or to get married, she doesn't want to be tied down yet, she was going to put the baby up for adoption but I told her I'll take the baby after it's born and never contact her again, I never really cared for Sherry anyway,"

'Even though you let that bitch Sherry break you and mom up,' Rory but didn't mention anything,

"Well I won't hold it against the kid for having such a bitch for a mother," Rory tried to lighten the mood but Chris just looked down,

"How's your mother,"

"She's good, in the process of opening her own small inn, 'The Dragonfly',"

"Good, that's good, she's always wanted a small inn, she enjoyed running all the large Hayden hotels but this is what she always longed for something in small town,"

They talked for a few hours until Rory left, promising to stay in touch.

Early Sunday morning Rory left California, feeling a lot more at ease, her family seemed to be heading in the right track, it would take a lot of work, but it was better, she felt better.


(A/N I more than likey won't updat again until after the weekend, gotta party lol, but when i do the next chapter is the beginning of the two week trip, alot of Tristan, about Jay, the limo boys and Rory's not so Mary ways lol

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