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Chapter 14

A couple of weeks had passed and the Danes family were slowly trying to get back to normal. Luke was back at the diner and Lorelai was back at the inn. Jess was living with him mom but sometimes on the weekends he would stay over at the Crap Shack.

Rory and Jess were back at school as well. They had been allowed to take a few days off around Katherine's funeral which they were very grateful about. Rory spotted Tristan by the lockers, getting a few of his books out of his. He then slammed the door shut afterwards. "Whoa, what's the locker done to you?" Rory joked coming up from behind him.

Tristan sighed and turned around to face her. "Hey." He said despondently.

"What's wrong?" Rory asked.

"It's nothing, don't worry." Tristan said, not wanting to put all his problems on Rory's shoulders especially as he knew she was still grieving.

"Tristan, come on. You don't slam a locker for nothing. What's wrong?" Rory said.

"Just a stupid fight with my dad, that's all." He admitted.

"About what?" She asked.

Tristan snorted. "What wasn't it about? Apparently I'm not meeting expectations in all aspects of my life." He grumbled.

Rory frowned. "What?"

"It doesn't matter. It just got me down, that's all." He said.

"Can I help you feel better?" Rory asked.

"How?"

"By doing this." Rory grinned and leant forward to kiss him.

Tristan smirked as she pulled away. "Well that has helped a bit. Although I think another will really help..."

Rory rolled her eyes. "Only one now. Although you can have another one tonight when you help me cat-sit." She grinned.

"Cat-sit?" Tristan asked confused. "You don't have a cat."

"Nope but Babette and Morey have just got a new kitten but they're away tonight and they asked if I could go over to the house and cat-sit. And seeing as I will be awfully lonely by myself, I thought my boyfriend would like to join me." Rory said.

Tristan smiled. "I'll be there. Will your parents be ok with that though?" He asked.

Rory smiled at his concern. "They'll be fine. They trust us and dad actually likes you now." She joked.

Tristan rolled his eyes. "Seriously though, I don't want to overstep the mark with them. I really respect them."

"It's fine honestly. Plus Jess will probably be at our place anyway as I think mom and dad are going to start going through some of Grandma's stuff with Liz at the apartment." Rory said.

"Ok." Tristan said.

"Cool so come by about 7?" Rory said.

"Sounds good." Tristan smiled. "Come on, we better get to class."

"Are you sure you don't want to come with us?" Lorelai asked Jess that evening as they were getting ready to go to the apartment. Katie and LJ were at Sookie's.

"It's fine. It should be you first." Jess shrugged from the armchair.

"Jess..." Lorelai said.

"It's fine." Jess assured her. "Besides, I'm on Rory/Tristan duty." He smirked.

"Are you sure we should leave them on their own over there?" Luke asked again.

Lorelai rolled her eyes. "They'll be fine. We have to trust them at some point." She said. "Rory's sensible and Tristan is too. They're hardly going to do anything at Babette's anyway."

"I guess." Luke said.

"Don't worry, I'll keep checking on them every ten minutes." Jess smirked.

Luke rolled his eyes. "There's food in the fridge if you're hungry. We won't be back late."

"Ok. See you later." He said going back to his book.

Meanwhile, Tristan was just going up the steps to Babette and Morey's front door when the door swung open and Rory appeared in an apron and pearls around her neck. "What the...What are you wearing?" Tristan laughed.

"Honey, you're home!" Rory grinned.

Rory led Tristan inside and Tristan was shocked to find the place covered with candles and the table set. "What's going on? You're kind of freaking me out." He smirked.

"It's Donna Reed night!" Rory exclaimed as if it was obvious. "You remember watching it with us last week, right?"

"Uh yeah...but I don't understand why you're pretending to be her." Tristan chuckled amused.

"Well today at school you seemed really down so I thought I'd do something to cheer you up. I even made dinner and before you ask, yes it is edible." She said.

Tristan was touched. "You did this to cheer me up?" He asked.

Rory sobered a little. "You've been so amazing the past few weeks. I just thought I'd repay the favour. So tonight's all about you." She said.

Tristan smiled. "Come here." He said.

Rory went over to him and Tristan kissed her passionately. "You're amazing, you know that right? After everything you've been through and you still do all this just to cheer me up. You're the best girlfriend ever."

Rory smiled and kissed him again. "Well the feeling's mutual." She said. "Come on, the starters should be ready any minute!" She exclaimed excitedly, rushing off towards the oven, leaving Tristan chuckling behind her.

At the apartment, Luke and Liz had gotten lots of boxes out and they, along with Lorelai, were starting to look through them. Lorelai glanced at Luke who had gone quiet and was staring at something in the box. "Are you ok hon?" She asked softly.

Luke blinked away tears. "Yeah, I just...Liz do you remember this?" He asked pulling out a photograph and Lorelai smile when she saw it was one of them when they were younger with their dad and Katherine at the cabin.

Liz smiled affectionately at it. "That was a great day. Remember mom totally going off on one at dad because he tried to take Jess fishing with you too and Jess got totally freaked out?"

Luke chuckled. "Well he was only two. I don't know why dad thought Jess would enjoy it."

Liz sighed. "I guess he just wanted time with his grandson." She said. "He adored him. I should have visited more." She said quietly.

"Don't think of what ifs. They'll drive you crazy, trust me." Luke said. "Dad got time with Jess. And mom, well she got a lot more time when Jess came here. They were happy."

Liz gave him a small smile and nodded. "It's nice to see that though. When we were all happy." Liz said softly.

"Keep it." Luke said handing it over.

"Oh no, I couldn't." Liz shook her head.

"Mom obviously kept it for a reason. Like you said, it was a happy time. Keep it." He said softly.

Liz slowly took it. "Thanks." She said. She started looking through the box in front of her. She smiled as she pulled a bunch of written recipes. "Here big bro, she would want you to have these." She said.

Luke took them and felt a lump in his throat as he saw his mom's handwriting on the papers.

Lorelai smiled and squeezed his arm. "You could teach the kids." She said softly.

Luke gave her a tremulous smile. "Rory? Really?" He said.

Lorelai smirked. "Ok maybe not Rory. I know she was unlucky to get my cooking skills. But I bet Katie would love it. She used to bake with Katherine all the time. You could keep her recipes alive."

Luke smiled at her. "Yeah. She'd like that." He said softly.

"So what did you think?" Rory asked as they were about halfway through the main course.

"Delicious." Tristan said. "Seriously."

"Thanks!" Rory grinned. "Have I cheered you up?" She asked.

Tristan smiled. "The fight is a distant memory." He said.

"Good." Rory smiled. They were quiet for a moment before she looked up again. "So where do you and Jess disappear off to after school some days?" She asked.

Tristan looked up, not having realised she had noticed. "Oh..uh..well, we just hang out really. Sometimes go back to mine. I think he needs someone to talk to sometimes."

Rory nodded, buying his story. "I think it's sweet that you're helping him. I know how hard he's found this. I know he's struggling."

"Yeah...well I know how he's feeling. How you're all feeling so I figured I could maybe help." Tristan said.

Rory smiled sadly. "Yeah." She said. "So are you ready for dessert?" She asked.

Tristan let out a relieved breath. He was glad Rory wasn't asking anymore questions as he didn't want her to know that he had been working on cars with Jess as he was planning a surprise for her. "Oh I so am!" He grinned.

"Good!" Rory grinned going to the fridge and taking out two sundaes. "Here." She said.

"Wow!" Tristan laughed at the height of them and tucked in. He looked up after a moment. "You know I'd never expect you to be like Donna Reed, right?" He said.

Rory smiled. "I know." She assured him. "I just thought it would be fun for one night."

Tristan smiled. "Ok, good." He said. "Well next Friday's definitely my treat."

"What's next Friday?" Rory asked.

"Our 4 month anniversary." Tristan said.

"Oh my god!" Rory exclaimed. "I'm so sorry! I can't believe I forgot about that!"

"Rory, it's fine." He reassured her. "I didn't expect you to remember especially with everything you've been through recently. It's fine."

"But..." Rory protested.

"It's fine." He repeated. "Besides I only remembered a few days ago." He smirked.

Rory relaxed a bit. "Really?" She asked.

"Oh yeah." He lied.

"Ok." She said relieved.

They ate their desserts and then both washed the dishes. They were heading to the couch to watch some tv when the front door open and they saw Jess stood there.

"Is this some sort of weird role play or something?" He asked, smirking.

"Eww Jess!" Rory exclaimed.

Jess laughed. "What are you wearing?"

"I'm glad it amuses you so much!" She scowled. "You were't meant to see me in this."

"I can see why!" Jess smirked. "This has months of mocking ability. Thanks!"

"I'm so pleased for you." Rory pouted, although she had to admit that it was nice to see Jess laughing again.

"We're going to watch some tv. Want to join us?" Tristan asked.

"Oh I should get back..." Jess said not wanting to become a third wheel.

"You should stay. So long as you promise not to mention my outfit again." Rory said.

"Ok." Jess smirked.

They all sat down and the tv was turned on. Rory glanced at Jess who was sat on the armchair, smirking at her. She picked up a cushion and threw it at him. "Stop it!" She exclaimed, causing everyone to laugh. Rory pouted, folding her arms against her chest.

"Aw come here." Tristan chuckled pulling her to him. "I love you." He said kissing the side of her head.

Rory softened and smiled at him. "I love you too." She said.

So I hope you liked it! :) I know it was a bit Trory heavy but I will have more Luke/Lorelai. Please keep the reviews coming as I love reading them! Thanks! :)