"She has a kid."
"So?"
"She seems like the responsible type."
"She deserves to have a little bit of fun, don't ya think?"
"I guess, but it doesn't mean I am inviting her."
"Why?"
"Because I don't want to."
"Why not?"
"Because I don't want to drag along some random girl while I'm hanging out with my friends."
"Alright, but I think it's a mistake."
"Your opinion, I'll see you at home." Luke says and heads out of the place.
Meanwhile, back at the Gilmores...
"Mommy, is the dresser fixed?"
"Yup, all fixed baby girl."
"Did that nice boy fix it?'
"He did."
"Now you can put your clothes in it."
"I know. Thankfully."
"Otay."
"You unpack stuff?"
"I was playing."
"Oh yea." She laughs.
"I'll unpack now though."
"Thanks sweetie."
After unpacking, they hang out and then take another late afternoon walk through town, they pass the grocery store and bump into Luke.
"Woah, hey, sorry."
Luke drops some stuff, Lorelai quickly helps him.
"You don't have to-I got it."
"Okay."
"Thanks though."
"You're welcome and uh thanks again for earlier."
"No problem."
She nods and starts to walk away.
"Hey uh Lorelai..."
'Yeah?"
"What are you doing tonight?"
"Hanging out with my kid."
"Oh..."
"Why?"
"Well, there is this party I am going to and it's in town...since you're new, I wanted to know if you wanted to go."
"I have a kid."
"Right."
"So, I can't go."
"Alright." He says and starts to walk away.
Lorelai sighs. "I can ask my sister if she wants to babysit. She never gets to see her."
"Don't make me twist your arm."
"You're not, I want to go."
"Alright."
"What time?"
"Meet me outside my dads store at 9."
"Okay, I'll be there."
"If you're there late, I'm going without you."
"I won't be late."
"Alright. I'll see you then."
He nods and walks away
"So, Rory, you want to see Aunt Janie tonight?"
"Yeah!"
"Alright, when we get home, I'll call her."
"Yay!"
"I knew you would be excited."
"I love Aunt Janie."
"I know you do."
"She tells the best stories and makes up the best games!"
"Hey, what about me?"
Rory giggles. "You do too mommy."
"That's my girl."
She holds her hand and they walk back to the house.
"Go wash your hands for me sweet pea, while I call her."
"Okay." She skips off to the bathroom, Lorelai grabs the phone, sits on the couch and calls the house phone.
"Please be Jane that picks up, please be Jane." She whispers.
Lucky for her, she does pick up.
"Gilmore residence, Jane speaking."
"Hey, it's Lorelai."
"Hey! How did the move go?"
"Great."
"Good. I need to see the house."
"Oh yeah?"
"Yeah."
Want to see it tonight? I'll come and get you."
"Really?"
"Yeah. And, maybe you could babysit Rory."
"Why?"
"This guy asked me to a party."
"Oh my god! No way! Is he hot?"
"He's...interesting..."
"So he's ugly?"
"No, he's cute, he's hard to read though. So you'll come watch her tonight?"
"Of course! I love hanging out with that kid, I swear I think she's smarter than me."
"She's smarter than all of us."
"So tell me more about the guy."
"I don't know much about him."
"You're going to a party with a guy you barely know?"
"Wouldn't be the first time."
"Lore!"
"What? and don't call me that."
"Right. Chris."
"Yes, whom I haven't heard from in months."
"You two officially over?"
"I think we have been over the minute that strip turned pink."
"Really?"
"Yeah, sadly."
"Well, you go out tonight, have fun, you deserve it."
"Thanks Jane. I owe you."
"Don't do anything stupid."
"Like what?"
"Get pregnant again."
"Not happening."
"Good."
'Although..."
"Oh gosh, what?"
"I haven't...since Chris...ya know."
"Don't!" She warns.
"I am kidding. Not about the Chris part, but..."
"I get it."
"Okay."
"And...I have to say I am surprised."
"By?"
"Since Chris, really? You. Scandal girl."
"I am not a whore, Jane."
"I know, but..."
"I've been with one person. That's it."
"Alright, alright."
"Is that so shocking?"
"A little."
"Hey! You know what? You're the one that needs a boyfriend."
"Psht...mom and dad won't allow that one."
"Didn't stop me."
"Yeah well, it's stopping me."
"It shouldn't."
"Do we need to talk about this now?"
"You're 17 Janie, in a couple of months you'll be a senior in high school."
"Thanks captain obvious."
"All I am saying is, don't be afraid to have a little fun."
"Mom and dad don't like me having boys that are friends, I highly doubt they will like me having a boyfriend."
"Okay."
"Lorelai...just say it."
"Say what?"
"What you really want to say about them."
"I can't."
"Why not?"
"Because Rory is right in the other room, that's why."
"Changing the subject now, do you think you and Chris will ever get back together?"
"Doubt it."
"Don't you want to?"
"Yeah sure, but I think he needs to grow up first."
"You guys are only 21."
"I know that, but I grew up. I had too. I didn't have a choice."
"I know."
"So, he needs to as well. He didn't want to take responsibility for our child. He was more concerned about other things."
"I am sure he would help."
"Jane, he hasn't called in months, doesn't return phone calls, and I am tired of my girl getting hurt."
"I know."
"I know you, mom, and dad are rooting for us. I was too. Part of the reason I haven't dated or anything since him is because I want him, but have to move on, do what's best for my kid."
"I get that."
"So, until he grows up, start acting like a father, I can't be with him."
"I understand."
"Thanks sis."
Jane smiles on her end too. "What time should I be there?"
"Around 7ish sound good?"
"Perfect."
"One other thing, don't tell mom or dad."
"I can tell them, they won't care."
"Fine, tell them, but I don't want them coming over here with you."
"They won't, I promise."
"Alright. I am not ready for that."
"Okay, They won't."
"Thanks Jane."
"No problem. I'll see you later."
"See ya."
They hang up and Lorelai smiles.
"Hey, bookworm!"
Rory comes running in.
"Yeah mommy?"
"Aunt Janie is coming over tonight"
"Yay!"
"You know the rules right?"
She nods. "No eating too much junk food, and go to bed when she says so."
"That's right."
"Mommy, where are you going?"
"To a party."
"Can I go too?"
"Sorry sweets, this is a grownup party."
"What do grownups do at parties?"
"Uh...well..they dance." She makes up.
"What else?"
"It's different at every party."
"Oh, are you going to dance, mommy?"
"I don't know, maybe."
"Okay."
"But, you and Aunt Janie will have fun."
"Yay!"
"She is excited too."
"I am going to let her do my make up."
"Alright." Lorelai laughs.
"It's gonna be so fun."
She nods. "Do you want to help me pick out what to wear"
"Yes!"
"Alright, lets go." The girls go upstairs to Lorelai's room to pick out an outfit..
7:30 that night comes quickly, Jane rings the doorbell, and the second Lorelai opens it, she gives her sister a big hug.
"Hey! I've missed you."
"You too! Where's the little one?"
"Right here!" She calls out, and comes running in.
"Hey squirt, I missed you too." Jane says, lifting her up to give her a hug.
"I missed you too!"
"We are going to have so much fun."
"yeah!"
Lorelai smiles.
"So, were the parental mad?"
"What do you think?"
"Thwy were mad!"
"They just wanted to know why you were going out."
"Really?'
"Yup."
"What did you tell them?"
"That you were going to get shitfaced at a party." Jane jokes.
"Jane! Not in front of Rory."
She laughs. "She's spinning around in a circle, I don't think she heard me."
"Mommy, what's shitfaced mean?"
Lorelai gives her sister a look.
"Or maybe she did hear me."
"You think?"
"Nothing, Aunt Jane was kidding."
"Oh, but shit is a bad word."
"I know. Sorry Rory." Jane says.
"And I am not going to get that..."Lorelai adds.
"Yeah, right."
"I am not!" She defends.
Jane smirks. "Promise me you'll have fun?"
"I'll try."
"Lorelai."
"I will have fun, I promise."
"And let loose a little."
"Maybe this is a bad idea, I should cancel."She grabs the phone, Jane grabs it from her.
"No! As your sister, it is my duty to tell you when you are being stupid. You need to go, you need to have fun, have a drink, relax. When was the last time you hung out with people your own age?"
"I have a kid."
"Who will be safe and sound with me tonight, you're free tonight sis. Enjoy it."
Lorelai smiles at the thought. "Freedom does sound nice."
"Go. Enjoy it. You may not get to do that again."
"Haha."
"I am teasing but go, have fun."
"Okay, I will."
"And have a drink!"
"I will."
"By the way, you look really nice."
"Thanks."
"Bye baby." Lorelai gives Rory a hug.
"Bye mommy, have fun!"
"Thanks sweets."
Lorelai leaves, and Jane looks at Rory.
"Now the real party starts."
"Yeah!" Rory cheers.
"What do you want to do?"
"Can we make cookies?"