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Luke was standing in the kitchen making breakfast for Lorelai as he often did. Paul Anka was happily munching on the eggs he had made for him too. He heard Lorelai dashing down the steps, he grabbed for a plate to begin to put her food on it.

"Hi! Gotta dash." Lorelai said grabbing her coat from the back of one of the kitchen chairs.

Luke glanced at the clock on the wall, "Why? You got up earlier than you normally do. I made you breakfast."

She smiled at him as she walked to the cabinet to get a thermos for her coffee, "Aw thanks hon. But I really need to get going."

He sighed and turned towards her, "Lorelai...you need to eat something."

"I'll grab something at the Inn." She said pouring the coffee in her thermos, "I don't think I'll be in for lunch either. But maybe I can swing by for dinner? I know you're working late."

He frowned and put his hands on his hips, "Lorelai…"

She turned towards him and took a sip of her coffee, "Mmm...an exceptionally good batch."

He gave her a look, "You are rushing there to see this girl."

Lorelai frowned, "What?"

"I know you." He said with a sad smile, "You're anxious to get to see her."

Lorelai bounced from foot to foot, "I just want to make sure she's okay."

"She's probably not even awake yet." He said with a laugh, "You said she was young."

She smirked at him, "She's got a four month old kid. Trust me...she's been awake for hours."

He huffed, "You really need to eat something...you can't fool yourself on coffee all day."

She giggled, "Oh but I have for years! You know this."

He practically growled her name, "Lorelai-"

She sighed and reached across him to pick up the toast he made, she took a quick bite, "There. I took a bite. Happy?"

He crossed his arms over his chest, "No."

She rolled her eyes, grabbed a fork and started shoveling eggs into her mouth straight from the pan, "Fine."

"Stop it." He said with a frustrated groan, he grabbed her hand and pulled her back, "You're going to make yourself sick."

"Well I can't seem to make you happy this morning so I'm just going to leave." She said angrily and started to walk away.

"Don't leave like this." He said sadly, "I'm not trying to fight with you. I'm just worried-"

"There is nothing to be worried about." She said with a nervous laugh, "I have to go to work now."

"Lorelai…" He whispered sadly as she started to walk out of the kitchen, "Wait…"

She turned back to him and sighed, "What Luke?"

"Just…" He stepped up to her and sighed, lifting his hand to her face he touched her cheek gently, "Be careful, okay?"

She smiled softly and leaned forward to give him a kiss, "I love you."

"Right back at ya." He said with a sigh, "Make sure you eat something, okay?"

She smiled and kissed him again, "I will. Promise. See you later."

"Bye." He said giving her a little wave as she turned to dash out of the front door.

He sighed as he watched her go. He loved his wife. He loved everything about her. Even the parts of her that drove him insane like the over consumption of coffee and red meat. He also loved how passionate she was about helping people. He understood why she felt so connected to this young girl...but he also knew that she sometimes had the tendency of overextending herself when she was trying to do what she believed was right.

It wasn't that he didn't want her to help the girl and her daughter. He just didn't want her to be taken advantage of. Not every young Mother was as strong as Lorelai Gilmore had been. After all these years together, he was more protective than ever. But knowing her as well as he did...he knew that she wasn't going to let this one go. He just hoped it wouldn't blow up in her face…

Although he knew that even if it did...he'd be right there to pick up the pieces. He just hoped it didn't come to that.

A few hours later at the Inn, Lorelai was in Jessica's room with her and Sadie. She was playing with Sadie while Jessica was in the bathroom. Sadie beamed up at her, cooing and giggling at every silly face that Lorelai made. Lorelai's heart burst in her chest everytime the little girl smiled at her. She hadn't realized how much she missed having a baby around...it almost made her wish that her and Luke had gone through with the surrogacy thing.

She sighed but smiled when Sadie wrapped her tiny little hand around Lorelai's finger. "Hi pretty girl...you're so sweet. Yes you are. You are just the perfect little baby."

The door opened and Jessica walked out, collapsing on the bed. She threw the pillow over her head and Lorelai looked over at her, "Are you okay?"

Jessica groaned and threw the pillow to the side, "I'm tired."

Lorelai smiled sympathetically, "I remember that feeling." She turned back to Sadie and smiled, "But then Rory would smile at me and I'd be more than okay with being so tired."

Jessica frowned, "Hm…"

Lorelai felt something hanging in the air between them but decided to let it go for now, "So…"

Jessica looked down at her hands, "Can I stay again tonight?"

Lorelai smiled at her and stood up, "Sure. You can stay as long as you need too."

Jessica's face widened, "Really?"

Lorelai walked over to the bed, "Jessica...how old are you?"

She blushed, "I turned 17 last week."

She smiled at her, "Happy Birthday."

Jessica laughed, "Yeah...thanks."

She frowned and scooted closer to her, "Look I know that you must be terrified right now. I remember how scared I was. But you can do this. You just need to make a plan."

"A plan. Right." Jessica said with a bitter laugh, "Sadie wasn't part of the plan."

Lorelai fidgeted nervously, "Rory wasn't part of my plan either...but sometimes life throws curveballs at you. But you can do this Jessica. I'll help you. I just-"

"The plan was for Tommy and I to move out of our shithole little town and he and his band were going to become something. I was going to be their manager." She said with a laugh, "We had it all worked out."

Lorelai licked her lips, "What happened when you told him you were pregnant?"

Jessica frowned, "He told me to get rid of it. But I couldn't afford it. So then he said he'd toss me town the stairs if it would help but...I freaked."

Lorelai frowned, "Oh Jessica-"

"Next day I went to his house and his Mom told me to leave. She said he was gone. He took off with his band. He was a few years older than me so he had already finished school." She sniffled.

"And you've never seen him again?" She asked curiously.

Jessica laughed, "Nope. And I probably never will again. I was able to keep it from my parents for awhile...but my Mom finally figured it out. My Dad came home that night, packed a few of my bags and through them out the front door. That's when I went to my Grandmas...she was not happy. But said I could stay for awhile. But Sadie was always fussing and would never be quiet so she told me I had to leave."

Lorelai turned and looked at Sadie peering at them from her bassinet, "I'm sorry."

Jessica sighed and ran a hand through her hair, "Yeah well...I probably should have let Tommy do what he wanted."

Lorelai cringed, "Jessica…"

"You should probably get back to work." Jessica said with a frown, "I'll deal with her. I'll just stay tonight then get out of your way."

"We can talk about it later." Lorelai said, "You can stay here like I said."

Jessica shook her head, "I can't afford it Lorelai. And I'm not staying here for free."

Lorelai fidgeted nervously, "Well...maybe we can work something out?"

Jessica laughed again, "Like what? You want me to scrub the toilets here for a place to stay? Not going to happen."

Lorelai blushed, "Well...then maybe you could find a job somewhere else in town?"

"And do what with her?" Jessica said as tears welled up in her eyes, "I can't afford daycare either."

"My boy-" She paused and smiled, "My husband owns a Diner in town. Maybe I could talk to him about letting you work there? Waitress a little?"

Jessica sighed, "I don't know…"

"We don't need to make any decisions now." Lorelai said with a smile, "Okay? Just...try and relax some more. Everything is going to be fine. You'll see."

Jessica smiled sadly at her, "I wish I could be as sure as you seem to be. Just because it worked out for you doesn't mean it will for me."

Lorelai smiled sadly and patted her hand, "I'll be downstairs if you need me...okay?"

Jessica nodded, "Yeah. Okay."

She smiled again and then stood up before walking out of the room. She walked down the steps and up to the desk where Michel was typing away. He frowned and she cringed knowing what he was about to say, "Michel-"

"Why is there no record of anyone being in Room 2? But the maids just said they need to clean up there." He said turning to her.

She sighed, "I forgot to put it in last night."

He frowned at her, "You forgot to put it in? You never forget to check anyone in. Has the whole Bride thing muddled your brain?"

She sighed, "It's complicated Michel but it's nothing for you to worry about, alright?"

He continued to glare at her, "What does that mean it's complicated?"

Lorelai sighed, "Can we go into my office to talk?"

Michel sighed, "Well this should be good." He walked past her towards her office and she followed behind him, "I'm not going to regret staying, am I?"

She shut the door behind her and smiled sadly, "I hope not…"

He sat down at her desk, "What's going on Lorelai?"

She fidgeted nervously, "Yesterday a young girl showed up in need of a place to stay...she has a baby."

Michel sighed, "Oh boy…"

She sighed, "I know what you're probably thinking but-"

"You saw yourself with Rory." He said with a sad smile.

"Exactly. And I couldn't turn her away Michel...what if Mia had done that to me?" She asked.

"What do you know about her?" He asked.

"I know that she is 17 and has no where else to go." She said with a frown, "That's all I need to know."

"Lorelai...we've been in a bit of a rut financially. We can't just give away free rooms to people." He said with a frown.

"It won't be forever! Just until she can get on her feet again." She said quickly.

"And what if she doesn't it?" He asked, arms crossed over her chest.

"You sound like Luke. Negative and suspicious." She said with a huff, turning her head away, "How can I be hypocritical? I was in the same position as her."

Michel nodded, "I understand that. But…"

"But what?" She asked angrily, "What Michel?"

He frowned, "I just...worry that this isn't going to play out the way you want it too. There is only one Lorelai Gilmore in the world. Just because you it worked for you doesn't mean it will be as easy for her."

"Easy? What was easy for me?" Lorelai said with a huff, "None of it was easy Michel."

"I didn't mean it was easy...I just meant that-" He paused and sighed before looking down, "I don't know…"

"Look I'm sorry if you're uncomfortable with this but she's staying." She said stubbornly, "I'll pay for it, okay? Everything is going to be fine. I'm going to ask Luke if he can help her out with a job."

"And what about the baby?" He asked, "I didn't sign up to play babysitter."

She rolled her eyes, "No one asked you to babysit Michel. I'll handle it, alright?"

Michel sighed knowing there was no changing her mind, "Okay."

She stared at him, "You be nice to her, okay?"

Michel nodded and stood up, "Sure. Yes. That's fine. I will." He looked at his watch, "You mind if I run out for lunch?"

Lorelai nodded, "Sure. I got things covered here."

He smiled, "Need anything while I'm out?"

Lorelai shook her head, "No. I'm good."

Michel nodded and smiled, "Okay. I'll be back in a bit."

"Yeah sure. Take your time." She said brushing him off as she stepped over to her desk.

Michel watched her for a moment then stepped out of the office, as he did Jessica was walking down the steps. She stopped him, "Um...excuse me, do you work here?"

Michel nodded, "I do."

She smiled nervously, "Do you know where Lorelai is?"

He sighed and pointed behind him, "She's in her office."

"Thanks." She smiled and stepped past him, he stood by the base of the stairs and listened in, "Lorelai?"

Lorelai popped out of her office, all smiles for the young girl, "Hi! Everything okay? Is it Sadie?"

Jessica licked her lips, "She just fell asleep...but I was thinking of maybe running to the store. Would it be okay to leave her here for awhile?"

Michel frowned as he leaned against the banister and continued to listen in, "Oh sure! I can keep an eye on her. What do you need?"

"Just a few things." She said with a smile and a shrug, "I saw a little store in town yesterday. I figured I'd just run over there."

Lorelai nodded, "Yes. Doose's should have whatever you need. If not I can help you later."

Jessica smiled, "Thanks." She paused and started to step back, "Um...actually I uh…"

Lorelai frowned, "Everything okay?"

"I just…" She blushed softly, "I don't have much in my wallet at the moment. And I don't really want to ask for a hand out but I was thinking that if I do get a job with your husband I could pay you back and-"

Lorelai immediately reached for her bag, "Say no more Jessica."

Michel sighed and shook his head as he stepped out of the foyer, not needing to hear any more. He got in his car because it was a little brisk out and went into town. He parked the car and thought about what he was going to do next. He didn't really need to get lunch. He had brought lunch to work and had already eaten it.

But something was nagging at him about this situation. He wasn't particularly close to Luke...but after what he just saw he felt like he had to say something. Stepping out of the car, he walked across the street and into the Diner. The lunch rushed seemed to be dying down as he walked up to the counter.

Glancing around, he spotted Luke finishing up with a customer, he caught his eye and awkwardly waved. Luke frowned and stepped over to him after finishing what he needed to do, "What are you doing here? I thought my food had to many calories for you."

"I'm not here to eat." He said looking around, "I filled my car and fat quota for the day."

Luke rolled his eyes, "I do have healthy options you know."

Michel nodded, "I'll have to check that out sometime...but for now I'd like to speak to you privately."

Luke frowned, "Did something happen to Lorelai?"

Michel shook his head, "She's fine...but I have some concerns."

"Is this about Jessica and her baby?" Luke asked, Michel nodded, "I have some concerns too."

Michel sighed, "Is there anywhere we can go where the nosy members of this town aren't listening?"

Luke cocked his head to the side, "We can go upstairs."

Michel nodded and turned to follow him up the stairs and towards the old apartment. Now it was filled with a few random pieces of furniture and boxes. "You lived up here?"

Luke sighed and moved boxes around to bring out some chairs, "It worked for me. I know it doesn't really meet your standards but for my life it worked."

Michel sighed and sat down, "I wasn't judging…"

Luke smirked, "You are. Just a little. But that's how you are."

Michel frowned, "Yes well…"

Luke sat down beside him, "So...what's going on?"

Michel sighed again, "I don't know enough about this girl but I just worry that Lorelai is going to expect too much from this. You know how she is."

Luke nodded, "I do know how she is. She wants to help people...make things better. But sometimes that can be a disaster for her. People take advantage of it."

Michel nodded, "She sees herself in this girl. But…"

"But there is only one Lorelai Gilmore." He said with a smirk, "Technically two but-"

"But still." Michel said sadly, "She seems to be throwing herself into this." He fidgeted nervously, "I'm not sure if this is my place to say this but you are her husband so you deserve to know…"

Luke frowned, "Know what?"

"She gave her money today. I saw it...just before I left." He said, "And I think she's going to ask you to give her a job."

Luke sighed and leaned back, "Lorelai…"

"I understand why she wants to help her. And maybe I'm wrong. Maybe this girl will surprise us all but I don't want to see her get hurt. She doesn't deserve that." He said with a frown.

Luke nodded, "You know I was thinking of calling Mia. Having her talk some sense into her…"

"Mia let Lorelai stay." Michel said with a frown, "I mean maybe times were different but would that help?"

"I don't know." Luke said, "Maybe it will backfire but I have to try."

"I'd like to believe that everything will be fine...but we don't know that. We don't even know where she comes from." Michel said.

"Mia didn't really know where Lorelai came from though." Luke pointed out.

"Mia checked her background first. She told me that once. She looked up Emily and Richard." He said.

Luke sighed, took his hat off his head and ran his hand through his thin hair, "The thing is she is very defensive about this."

"Of course she is." Michel said with a smile, "She's going to be protective of her. She thinks its her job to save her like Mia saved her."

Luke frowned, "You can't save everyone…"

"No. I suppose you can't. But she sure as hell we'll try." He said, "She wouldn't be Lorelai if she didn't."

Luke smiled, "You're right about that."

"I should go…" Michel said standing up, "I hope I didn't cause any trouble. I just-"

"No I'm glad you came to talk to me." Luke said as he too stood up, "Let me know if anything else happens I should know about."

Michel nodded "I will."

"And Michel?" Luke asked as he watched him start to walk away, Michel turned to him, "I'm glad you're sticking around." He shrugged, "I may not understand you...but it means a lot to Lorelai."

Michel smiled, "Yes well...hopefully your wife doesn't make me run for the hills again."

Luke smirked, "Yeah. Yeah…"

Michel smiled and turned to walk out of the apartment leaving Luke to his thoughts. He sighed, looked around the old apartment and thought about how much things had changed over the years. Sometimes it was hard to believe he lived up here for so long. And yet some days it seemed like it was just yesterday.

He understood Lorelai's need and want to help Jessica but he also worried she was going to be disappointed. And giving her money...well that was something he thought they should discuss. Knowing that this was going to be a delicate situation, he turned and walked to the old phone he left up here. He had a call to make…

Later that afternoon, Lorelai was bouncing Sadie up and down in Room 2. Jessica had been gone for longer than she expected and she was trying not to worry. A knock on the door startled her, "Come in."

Michel walked in the room and frowned, "She's not back yet?"

Lorelai shook her head, "Maybe she got lost. She doesn't know her way around."

Michel frowned and stepped further into the room, "Lorelai this town is the tiniest town in the world. She didn't get lost."

She sighed, "She'll be back."

"Luke's downstairs." He said, "He brought you dinner since you called to tell him you wouldn't be in."

Lorelai frowned, "Well I can't leave Sadie." She said as Sadie started crying harder.

Michel opened his mouth to say something but there was another knock on the door, "Lorelai?"

She sighed when she saw Luke walk in, "Hey."

He stepped into the room and looked over at Michel, "Where's Jessica?"

"She's here." A voice said walking into the room, both men stepped back as the girl stumbled into the room and towards the bed.

Lorelai felt her heart lurch in her chest, "Jessica…"

The young girl hiccuped softly, "Crap, she's crying again."

Lorelai swallowed hard, "I think she's hungry."

Jessica giggled and sat down on her bed, "Well that's no good." She kicked off her shoes and lay back, "It's warm in here. Is it warm in here?"

Luke looked at his wife, "Lorelai…"

She gave him a look and then walked over to him, "Hold Sadie."

Luke stumbled as she handed the baby to him, "Uh…"

She shot him another look and then walked over to the bed, "Jessica…"

Jessica tilted her head back and looked at the two men, "Who are they?"

Lorelai frowned, "You met Michel earlier. He works here."

Jessica nodded, "Oh the guy with the funny accent!" She said laughing loudly.

"The other man is my husband. Luke." She said softly, "Jessica-"

"Ah yes...the husband. The new husband. Of course you have a husband. Your life is perfect." Jessica growled.

Sadie started crying harder and Luke awkwardly tried to soothe her, "Shhh…"

Jessica groaned and put her hand over her face, "All she does is cry!"

Lorelai reached for her, "Jessica where were you? I thought you were getting groceries?"

Jessica turned to look at Lorelai, "I love small towns. Easy to swipe booze without anyone noticing."

Lorelai cringed, "Jessica…"

"I need to pee." She said jumping up and running towards the bathroom.

The door was wide open and Lorelai's eyes widened, she jumped up and shut the door before turning back to Luke and Michel. They were both staring at her wide eyed, "Can you give us a minute?"

Luke gave her a look, "Lorelai…"

"She's clearly intoxicated." Michel said with a sigh, "Did she use that money you gave her to buy it?"

Lorelai's face flushed, "How did you know I gave her money?"

"I saw you." He said with a frown, "This isn't okay."

Lorelai glared at them both, "Both of you go downstairs. Take Sadie with you."

Luke stared at his wife, "Lorelai what am I supposed to do with her? She's going to keep crying."

She shook her head, "Michel, call Doose's and see if someone can run some formula by."

"But Lorelai-" Michel said quickly.

"Just do it!" She yelled, tears welled up in her eyes and she sighed, "I'm sorry...I didn't mean to yell. I just…" She turned to the bathroom and frowned, "Please? Just...can you help me out here?"

Michel looked over at Luke who just gave her a quick nod, he turned back to Lorelai. "Sure. I'll go call."

Lorelai nodded, "Thank you."

Michel left the room and Luke stood there for a moment, "We need to talk."

Lorelai nodded, "I know. And we will...but let me deal with this first. Okay?"

Luke nodded, "Alright." He rocked Sadie gently, "I'll be in your office."

She smiled softly and thankfully, she waited until he had left the room before she turned to the bathroom door. She took a deep breath and was going to knock, she was startled when the door flung open and she stepped back as Jessica walked in. She brushed past Lorelai and fell onto the bed, pulling the pillows up under her.

"Man this bed is comfortable. It's like sleeping on a cloud!" She said with a sigh.

Lorelai frowned, "Jessica-"

"I thought my town was small but this place is something else." She said with her eyes closed, "I mean you can see everything just standing in the center of town."

Lorelai walked closer to the bed, "Yeah...it's pretty small. Luke likes to joke that the place was constructed in a snow globe."

Jessica laughed louder than necessary, "That's a good one!"

Lorelai sighed and tried to smooth out her shirt, "Where were you?"

Jessica yawned, "Hm?" She paused, "Oh...just around. Got something to eat at some place called Al's Pancake world. Was expecting only Pancake's but I somehow ended up eating Chicken Parm. It was pretty good though!"

"Yeah Al's is a special place." She said sitting down on the edge of the bed, "But I uh...I thought you were going to get diapers for Sadie."

"I think she has enough for now." Jessica said snuggling further into her pillow, "She's fine."

Lorelai frowned, "She seems hungry."

"Well she can't feed of of me now." Jessica said with a laugh, "Unless you want her to have her first buzz."

Lorelai cringed, "Jessica-"

"You mind if I take a nap? I am exhausted!" She said with a yawn, "Whatever you have in the kitchen should be fine for Sadie. Thanks."

Lorelai opened her mouth to say something but couldn't seem to find the right words. She stood up awkwardly when she realized there was not going to be anyway to get through to Jessica tonight. She stared at the young girl for a moment trying to remember that it wasn't easy to be a teenage Mom.

She turned to walk towards the door and sighed, knowing what she was about to walk into wasn't going to be fun for anyone. She took a deep breath, trying to pull it together to be able to face both Michel and Luke and their criticisms. She knew they had a reason to be worried but...she wasn't willing to give up on Jessica just yet.

Walking down to her office, she found Michel behind the desk on the phone. She walked past him and found Luke sitting with Sadie at her desk. She walked over to him, took Sadie from his arms and smiled, "Hi sweetie."

Luke looked up at her, "Where's Jessica?"

"She's taking a little rest." Lorelai said turning away from him, bouncing the baby in her arms as she started to fuss again.

He sighed and stood up, "Lorelai-"

"Look I know that you're probably mad that I gave her money but I just...I wanted to help." She said with a frown.

Luke shoved his hands in his pockets, "I'm not mad…"

"Right. You're not mad. You're concerned." She said with a nod.

He sighed, "Well from what I just saw...yes I am concerned."

She shook her head, "You don't get it. You will never get it."

Michel walked into the room, "I called Doose's. Taylor said someone will have to go pick it up because he doesn't send his employees on errands for our guests."

Lorelai huffed and held Sadie closer, "Of course he said that."

"What don't I get?" Luke asked referring back to what Lorelai had been trying to say before Michel walked in.

Lorelai shook her head, "Nothing Luke. Just forget it."

He crossed his arms over his chest, "No. Say it. What don't I get?"

She looked over at him, "You don't get how scary it is to be alone with a newborn okay? How stressful it can be. Sometimes you get fed up and you just have to blow off a little steam."

Michel awkwardly stood between them, "Lorelai there is a difference between blowing off some steam and ditching your baby to go get drunk."

"Oh she's just a little buzzed! You know Taylor doesn't carry anything to dangerous. I'm sure she just had a little champagne or something." She said with a frown.

"Lorelai come on…" He said shaking his head, "You can't be serious right now."

She shook her head and rubbed Sadie's back, "What do you want me to do, throw her out on the streets?"

"No." Luke said sternly, "You know that's not what I want but I just...I feel like-"

"And you-" She said turning towards Michel, "Why were you spying on me?"

"I wasn't spying." Michel said shaking his head, "I just...I happened to be standing there."

"Yeah well...it was none of your business." She said angrily.

"It is my business when it's happening at the place I work at when one of my friends is being taken advantage of." He said back.

"I'm not being taken advantage of." She said with an angry laugh, "I'm just trying to help her out. She needs someone to look after her."

"Just because you were a teenage Mother doesn't mean you have to fix this for her." Michel said.

She rolled her eyes, "Oh what do you know Michel?"

He frowned, "What's that supposed to mean?"

"Nothing. I just…" She looked between them both, "I'm not kicking her out."

"No one is asking you too." Luke said, "But Lorelai this isn't okay."

"Do you honestly think that there weren't nights when I wanted to do the same thing when Rory was a baby?" She said with a sniffle, "Because I did. And often."

"The difference is you didn't." Luke said, "Right?"

She shook her head, "Of course I didn't. But it doesn't mean that I was perfect."

"That's not what this is about." Luke whispered as Sadie started to get upset again.

"Then what is it about?" Lorelai said glaring at him.

"She's not you." Luke said softly, "I know you think she is...but it's not the same."

Lorelai shook her head, "It is the same. Okay? You will never understand what this is like. You never had to deal with April when she was a baby."

He stepped back at the aggressiveness in her voice, "That wasn't my choice."

She sighed and looked over at him sadly, "I didn't mean…"

"I know." He said softly, "But you still said it. You think I'm trying to be the bad guy here...trying to tell you what to do. I just think that you're jumping into this too fast. What do we even know about this girl?"

"What did Mia know about me?" Lorelai asked softly.

"I knew that you were one of a kind." A voice said from the doorway of the office.

All eyes turned to see the old woman standing in the doorway, "Mia?"

She sighed and leaned against the doorframe, "Hello sweetheart."

Lorelai turned to Luke, "You called her?"

He sighed, "Yes."

She shook her head, "You shouldn't have done that." She turned back to Mia, "I'm sorry Mia. But Luke should NOT have bothered you with this. Did you seriously travel all the way up here?"

She smiled, "I was in Boston visiting my Grandchildren. I've been there since after the wedding. I decided to take a trip back home again."

Lorelai sighed, "Mia-"

"We should talk." Mia said softly, she saw Lorelai start to protest, "Lorelai…"

She sighed, "Fine. But...not now okay? I have to take care of Sadie. She needs me."

"Fine." Mia said turning to Luke, "Lucas will take me home. And you'll be home soon to talk to me. And if you're not...I'll come back."

Lorelai glared at her husband then walked past all three of the occupants in the office. There was a silence that took over the room for a moment.

Luke finally sighed, "Less than two weeks married and she already hates me."

Mia smiled sadly, "She doesn't hate you Lucas. She knows that you're right. You know how she gets...she's putting up a wall."

Luke stared at her, "I understand why she feels like she has to do this but not everyone is as strong as Lorelai."

"No. It still amazes me how strong she was back then. But...I can understand that she feels the need to do this." She said softly.

"What did you do when she showed up?" Michel asked.

"I gave her a day to relax. Then I asked a lot of questions...and whether she knows it or not I made phone calls." She said with a frown.

"To her parents?" Luke asked.

Mia nodded, "I had to make sure they knew she was okay. Emily didn't seem like she wanted to talk about it really...brushed me off. So I let her stay. But...I made her work to be able to stay."

"She wants me to give her a job." Luke said, "She hasn't brought it up to me yet but Michel heard her."

"Is she willing to work?" Mia asked softly.

"I don't know." Luke said with a sigh, "I just...I don't know Mia. I don't know anything at the moment. I want to be supportive but I can't if Lorelai won't let me in."

Mia smiled softly, "Let me try and talk to her."

He took a deep breath, "I just...I just want her to be happy. Things have been good and I don't want to ruin it."

Mia nodded, "I know."

Another knock on the door disrupted them, "Michel?"

He turned to see one of the maids standing there, "Yes?"

"Who's the girl in Room 2? She just puked everywhere…" She said with a sigh, "I'm going to need you to make the beds in Room 4 so I can deal with it."

Michel sighed, "Should have left when I had the chance…" He said with a grown, mumbling something in French under his breath as he walked out of the room.

Luke gave Mia a nervous look and she just smiled encouragingly. He hated that Lorelai was upset with him...but he hoped that somehow Mia could get through to Lorelai. And after that...they could all find a way to deal with this situation that would make everyone happy.

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