Though Luke was in a better mood, and was tolerant of the kids silly behavior, none of them were prepared for the grandparents. They came exactly on time, as always and gave the kids a hug. Lorelai had agreed they could come over, only because she didn't want to isolate her kids from their only living grandmother, but she really had no clue why they would want to get to know her. Awkward silences were filling the room and they had just walked in. "Jackie, Corey do you want tot show your grandma your costumes." Lorelai asked hopefully. Very excitedly, and oblivious to the tension in the room they ran to their rooms. Luke followed after to help them.
The doorbell rang. "Thank God." Lorelai muttered. She knew it was Rory, Jackie and Corey had called begging her to come tonight and see the costumes.
"Hey, Mom!" Rory said, giving her mom a big hug.
"I'm glad that you could get away from Matthew for one night." Lorelai said smiling.
"Matthew?" Emily asked nosily.
"Ohhh…" Rory said.
"Ummm…" Lorelai said. "Her new dog…?" She guessed hopefully.
"Come on, out with it." Emily said. "Who's Matthew?"
"Rory's boyfriend." Jackie exclaimed proudly.
"He's nice." Said Corey.
"We need to teach our kids how to keep their mouth shut." Lorelai whispered to Luke.
"Where do you think they got it from, Lorelai?" Luke said. Lorelai pouted, smiled and turned away. She dared to look up at Rory. Rory looked desperately panicked and Lorelai mouthed, sorry, to her.
"Well, what's done is done. Now tell me, all about him." Emily said grabbing Rory.
Rory, aware that by now there was no escape, simply said, "Oh, he's just a guy in a class of mine at Yale."
"He doesn't seem like just a guy." Emily said.
"Ok, I think you've interrogated her enough." Richard said. He was known for often saving her from his wife.
"Dinner's ready." Luke said. Everyone ate in near silence. Then after what felt like forever, Emily and Richard were partially content and they said thank you and goodbye. After they left, Rory, Luke, Lorelai and the kids played games and watched movies and had a fabulous night.