You guys are amazing! Ten reviews is absolutely great! I really was not expecting it and then some of the things you guys said in your reviews, really made me happy. Sorry that it took me so long to update, school is insane right now. I am halfway through the next chapter, so maybe another update by Sunday or Monday. I don't know...we'll see.
Last chapter's question: What's your favorite song?
Mine changes all the time, but at the moment it is The Other Side of the Door by Taylor Swift. I love the song and the lyrics are really cute.
Disclaimer: Again, I obviously do not own Gilmore Girls or anything affiliated with the show. I also do not own UCLA or Harvard Law School. Or the Montecito. Or the CIA.
The plane ride was pleasant. The gang was able to get to know Shannon a little better.
She was twenty-nine years old and a native to San Diego. After attending UCLA, she moved to Boston and went to Harvard Law School. Now she lives in Manhattan and works as an attorney at a very prestigious law firm.
At first, Shannon was quiet and shy, but after a while she got more comfortable with everyone. They realized that she was a lot like Finn, vivacious and looking for adventure, but a more toned-down version of him.
Rory felt herself jerk forward as the plane finally touched the ground. When the plane came to a stop, they quickly exited and grabbed their belongings. The group got into an awaiting limousine and made their way to the hotel.
"So mates, what's first?" asked Finn.
"We're not even at the hotel yet and you are already thinking about what we are going to do?" Stephanie asked incredulously.
"Yeah...," he responded, obviously not seeing anything wrong with it, "I say we hit the tables first."
"You do that. I'm going to the pool because I am determined to get a tan by the end of the week."
Rory chimed in, "I second what Steph said. How about you Shannon?"
"I'm good with whatever. A swim does sound nice, though."
"Then it's settled," the blond said with finality.
"You boys go gamble, while we head to the pool."
Logan put his arm around Rory's shoulder, "How am I supposed to win without my lucky charm?"
She looked up at him, "Aw...well I'm sure you will find a way because, if not, you will be sleeping on the couch."
"Oh really? The couch?"
"Oh yes," Rory smiled, "And if your other way of winning includes anyone with two X chromosomes that is outside of our group, you will be outside. In a tent."
"I guess I'll just have to use Finn as my lucky charm."
"I guess you will," she leaned up to give him a kiss.
"Will you two stop being so cutesy? It's making me sick," Colin said in disgust.
Stephanie whacked him on the arm, "Shut up. It's sweet."
He looked panicked, "Yes dear."
While Stephanie smiled triumphantly, Finn exclaimed, "You're both so whipped."
"You're next man," Logan said knowingly.
Thankfully, they were saved from the personal conversation when the limo pulled up to the hotel. The bellmen quickly loaded the luggage onto a cart, while the group walked into the lobby.
To say that the hotel was huge would be an understatement.
It had a world-class restaurant, a sports bar the size of two classrooms, a high-end casino that was one of the best in the world, and a security system that would give the CIA a run for its money.
Logan made his way over to the check-in desk while Colin and Finn did the same.
"Hello! Welcome to the Montecito Resort and Casino. How can I help you?" the young woman asked cheerfully.
"Hi. I've got a reservation under Huntzberger."
She looked through the files on her computer before clicking on one, "Ah, yes. It is wonderful to see you again, Mr. Huntzberger. We have you in one of our finest suites, room 6012," she handed him two room keys, "Have a nice stay!"
"Thank you," he grabbed the keys and went back to where the girls were standing.
Colin and Finn joined them a few minutes later, after they were finished checking in.
"So, we've got room 6014," Finn announced.
Colin help up his room key, "We're in room 6013. That's right across the hallway from yours," he turned to Logan, "What about you?"
"Room 6012. It looks like we all got the top floor."
"Can we got to the pool now? The sun waits for no woman," Stephanie asked impatiently.
"Let's just get our stuff up to the room, then you can go do whatever you want," Colin reassured her.
They all got into the elevator and made the long trek up to the sixtieth floor.
"Wow! Look at this place!" Dani exclaimed in awe, "It's huge!"
All of a sudden, a woman appeared at their side.
"Mr. Mariano, I presume?"
He nodded, "Call me Jess. This is my girlfriend, Danielle James."
"Very pleased to meet you," she handed them their keys and the registration information, "You guys are in room 3067. All of the facilities are open to you two, free of charge. After all, you brought in quite a bit of business because of your signing."
She paused and looked around the casino, "Jess, you have one book signing today and two tomorrow. Then, you are free for the rest of your stay here at the Montecito."
Jess cut in, "I'm sorry. I don't think I caught your name."
Her eyes widened, "Oh! With all the excitement, it slipped my mind. I'm Olivia Bryant, Head of Events here at the Montecito."
She stuck her hand out and Jess shook it.
"It's nice to officially meet you."
Olivia smiled, "Can you be down here in thirty minutes? We have to prepare for the signing."
Jess nodded so she turned her attention to his girlfriend, "Well Danielle, you are welcome to join us or you can go to the pool or the spa. Everything is complimentary. The signing should be done with around five. Do you want me to make reservations for you anywhere?"
"I think we're good. We'll probably just order room service," she looked at Jess, "I think I'm going to got to the pool."
"Then it's settled!" Olivia exclaimed, "Jess, I'll see you in a half hour. Danielle, it was great meeting you."
With that, she walked away and was soon out of sight.
The couple decided to head up to their room before the day's activities began. When they got on the elevator, Dani's eyes widened at all the buttons.
"Look at all the floors! There are sixty of them!"
"Aren't you glad you're dating a best-selling author?" Jess asked cheekily.
"Well, yeah! I mean," she gestured towards the buttons again, "look at all the floors!"
Jess just chuckled and they continued up to the thirtieth floor.
When they finally got to the room, they were both amazed. It consisted of three different parts.
The first was the living room; it had a large couch, big enough to fit five people, a recliner chair, a desk that was equipped with everything, even a desktop computer, and a 52-inch flat-screen TV.
To the right was the bar area. It had a pool table and another TV.
Finally, to the left of the bar area was the master bedroom. There was a large four-poster bed with a comforter that you could get lost in, a love seat in the corner, and an armoire that had yet another flat-screen. Attached to the bedroom was the master bathroom. Equipped with a jacuzzi tub, a very larger shower, two sinks, a vanity, and, of course, a toilet, it was easily the biggest bathroom either of them had ever seen.
"Whoa..." Danielle said, "This place rocks!"
By the time they had explored and unpacked, it was time for Jess to leave.
"I gotta go!" he yelled to Dani who was in the other room.
"Okay!" she answered. She met him by the door, "Have fun and make sure you smile."
He rolled his eyes, "Yes mom. Love you."
"Love you too," she smiled.
He walked out and shut the door behind him.
She quickly changed, grabbed her bag, and then she was out the door as well.
Dani made her way down the elevator and got out at the ground floor. After glancing around, she was able to locate the door that led out to the pool. When she got out there, she realized that most of the chairs were already occupied or reserved.
"Damn."
Luckily, she spotted an open one that was close to the pool and next to a few girls. She kept her eye on it and walked over.
"Excuse me?" Danielle asked, "Is this chair taken?"
One of the girls, a brunette, slowly opened her eyes and looked up at her. She focused on the figure standing above her, before registering what she had asked.
Danielle waited patiently as the girl realized that she had asked a question.
"Oh!" she exclaimed, "Sorry. Of course this chair is open!"
"Thanks."
She set down her bag next to the lounge chair and got out her towel. She draped it over the chair and realized that the girls were watching her. Not because they felt that she was invading their space, but out of pure curiosity.
When she finally sat down, she looked over at them. The blond was staring at her intently, while the other two seemed mildly interested.
"Where have I seen you before?" the blond asked.
"Uh..." Dani was a little thrown off by the girl's abruptness.
"Where have I seen her?" she repeated, this time directing her question towards the brunette.
She shrugged, "I have no idea."
"But-," she started, but then it dawned on her, "You were the photographer at Caroline Lautner's wedding!"
Danielle just nodded, "Yeah. It was a beautiful ceremony."
"Uh huh," the blond said distractedly, "I wanted you so badly for my wedding, but-."
"You ended up getting married in Vegas," the brunette finished for her, as if it had been said plenty of times before.
"Yep!" she smiled before going back to her tanning.
The brunette rolled her eyes and addressed Danielle, "Sorry about her. She is all over the place."
The other girl made a sound of protest, before turning back over on her stomach.
Dani smiled, "It's alright."
The girl gestured towards herself, "I'm Rory, by the way."
I hoped you liked it! I spent quite a bit of time on it. I don't know anything about gambling, so bear with me. As for the hotel, I have stayed in quite a few 5-star hotels, but none like the ones I assume the characters would stay in. So, I did the descriptions based on what I believe an amazing hotel would be like. Sorry if it is a bit realistic, se your imagination. Ifyou haven't noticed already, the hotel in this story is the one from the show Las Vegas, so I did not make it up. If you want visuals to what it looks like, you can look it up on google, the hotel in my mind is based loosely off of that. Feel free to ask me any questions if you are confused with anything!
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