Chapter Fourteen

'Hey kid!' Lorelai said excitedly jumping up from her table as Rory walked in.

'Mum!' Rory smiled hugging Lorelai tightly.

'So is Yale everything you thought it would be?' Lorelai asked.

'It's so much more. The classes are amazing and the tutors are so smart. The library is my second home, I spend more time there than in my dorm. Then again Paris is in my dorm so can you really blame me? Thanks to you I know all the best places to eat and get coffee. The only thing that's less than perfect is Grandma furnished the place.' Rory spoke quickly as Luke came out and poured them both some coffee.

'You're kidding!' Lorelai looked half horrified, half amused. 'Classic Emily'

'I'm just worried that my roommates will feel weird about it.' Rory said as Jess walked into the diner. Rory sprung to her feet immediately and flung her arms around his neck. Jess put his arms round her waist and kissed her.

'How's my favourite Yale student?' Jess asked as Lorelai watched them both with a small smile.

'I've missed you!' Rory said hugging him again 'What have you been up to? I want to know everything.'

'Not much to tell. Been doing classes to try and get my GED since I flunked out of high school' Jess said again feeling unworthy of her. He felt better when she kissed him gently and made him sit at their table.

'You're so smart Jess. I know you can do it.' Rory said sipping her coffee.

'Well I'm giving it a go.' Jess smiled at her 'So how long are you back for?'

'Just the weekend.' Rory said a little sadly.

'Jess you should come round for movie night tonight.' Lorelai said offering an olive branch of friendship.

'Oh but Rory's not home for long. I'm sure you two want some time alone to catch up.' Jess said in reply.

'No really come, that way we both get to see Rory.' Lorelai insisted.

'Alright then. How about I bring food from Luke's?' Jess suggested.

'How did I ever not like you?' Lorelai said in a mock shocked voice.

'Hey Luke you should come too' Rory said turning to face him.

'Why?' Luke answered looking awkward.

'Uh hello! Why would anyone question spending an evening watching pippy longstocking with the amazing Gilmore girls?' Lorelai said acting offended.

'My mistake. What I meant to say is why would you want me to come?' Luke replied rolling his eyes at Lorelai.

'Because you can keep my mum company' Rory answered 'We can't have 3 people it needs to be even'

'Fine I'll come.' Luke sighs. Rory and Lorelai clap their hands together.

'You two should be a superpower!' Jess says shaking his head in amusement.

'Ooh that's not a bad idea. We could bottle it and sell it over the internet!' Lorelai said her eyes wide with excitement.

'The best bit is it's so easy to make, take some coffee add a bag of sugar. Throw in a couple of cheeseburgers for good measure and stir quickly.' Luke replied sarcastically.

'Wow! Our entire existence summed up in three items.' Lorelai replied faking upset 'Come child we are not wanted here. Let's go set up the movie night and then we'll see what Luke makes of us' She said getting up and heading to the door.

'Coming.' Rory said trying not to laugh. She leans over and kisses Jess 'I'll see you tonight'

'Yeah see ya.' Jess replied as Rory leaves. 'Uncle Luke I'm going to go get some homework done'

'Yeah Ok' Luke replied as Jess disappears up the stairs.