She smiles a little more.
"Luke, that's really sweet but.."
"But what?"
"Look, I let my guard down last night and I shouldn't have. I have a kid Luke."
"I know."
"That's a lot of responsibility, I can't stay out all night."
"It was an accident, you're allowed to make a mistake, don't be so hard on yourself."
"Maybe it would be better if we just stay friends."
"Oh...friends. Right."
"Yeah. The date was really fun, but my daughter is my world."
"I know that."
"Okay. So, you understand?"
"Yeah."He says upset.
"It's just that my life is really...complicated right now.."
"Lorelai, it's okay, you don't have to explain." He tries not to show how upset he is.
"Thank you for understanding." She says and gives him a hug. "You're a great friend."
"Sure, no problem."
"If you uh want, you can come over maybe later this week."
He sighs.
"I can't."
"Oh. Why not?"
"Busy."
"Oh."
He sighs. "That's a lie. I can't come over because I have feelings for you. More than a friend. I defended you to my father, told him good things."
"Luke..,"
"I won't interfere with your life, but I think we had something starting last night. I know you felt it too."
"Luke..I can't..."
"You can't what? So you have a kid, so what, that doesn't mean you aren't allowed to have a life and still be a good mom."
"I also have to work...I have-"
"You can stand here and make all of the excuses you want but I know you felt something last night. I'll be around when you're ready."
He starts to walk into the door but Lorelai's voice stops him.
"Luke.."
"What?"
"I'm sorry."
He ignores her and keeps walking.
"Luke, wait."
"Why?"
"Because...I felt it too." She admits quietly.
He turns around. "Yeah?"
"Yeah."
"So, what do we do about this?"
"I...uh...we can discuss it later. Not today. I owe today to Rory."
He nods.
"Ill uh call you..."
"Okay."He smiles.
She smiles back. "You mind sending my kid out when you go in there."
"Why don't you just come in?"
"I uh..." She looks past him and sees Luke's dad walking around the store.
"Right, no problem, I'll get her for you."
"Thanks."
Luke heads in and finds Rory.
"Hey Rory, you're mom's waiting for you outside."
"Okay."
"I think youre heading to do something fun."
"We are getting movies."
"This early?"
"We got to be prepared."
"Of course, how could I forget."
"If you forget, that's silly."
Luke laughs. "Yes, you're right, it is silly."
"Bye!"
"Bye Rory."
"Bye kid." Will says too and watches as she meets up with her mom outside.
"So how'd it go with Lorelai?" William asks Luke.
"Were you spying on us or something?"
"It's a glass window son."
"It went okay I think."
"She ok?"
He nods. "we're going to talk later."
"Oh."
"She just is uneasy with being a mom."
"What?"
"The whole dating thing."
"Ah, I see."
"She thinks her life is too complicated."
"It may be."
"Dad.."
"All I am saying is everyone comes with baggage, hers might be a little heavier than you expect."
"I'm fine with that."
"Alright."
"What does that mean?"
"You want to date her, go ahead."
"She is a nice girl. You're the one when she first came in here, wanting to set me up."
"Before I knew she had a kid."
"Liz has a kid too."He reminds.
"And you think I'm okay with that?"
"No, I know you're not, but you love Jess."
"Of course I do, he's my grandson. I love Liz too, she's my daughter."
"You just have to get to know Lorelai better, she's a really sweet, kind person."
"You've only known her for two months Luke."
"I know."
"Date her if you want to, just be careful."
"I will."
"Okay, then I'm okay with it."
"Alright."
"And, don't make me a grandfather again."
"Geez pops."
"I'm saying..."
"I'm not even thinking about that."
"Mhmm."
"Dad!"
"Son, you two were snuggled in your bed this morning."
"Snuggled, that's it, we weren't going to do anything."
"Sure."
"We really weren't, it was only a first date."
"So?"
"We aren't comfortable enough to do that and we're just...this isn't what I want to talk to you about."
Will laughs. "I am busting your chops son."
"I know, it's annoying."
"That's what parents are for."
"Oh great."
"Just be careful."
"You told me."
"Just reminding you."
"Got it."
"Good, I gotta get back to work."
He nods. "I'm going to head off to class."
"Drive safely."
"Will do."
Luke leaves, meanwhile back outside, Lorelai and Rory are in the video store.
"Mommy, can we get this movie?" She points to Dirty Dancing.
"Uh, don't think so."
"But it looks like it's a dancing movie."
"It kind of is."
"Then lets get it."
"No, pick something else."
"Aw."
"Sorry. That's a grown up movie."
"I don't know what to pick."
"Hmm, lets see." She scans a few. "OOoo, look at this, big time classic."
"What is it?"
"How old are you know?" Lorelai jokes.
Rory giggles and sways back and forth. "Mommy, you know I'm five!"
"Oh right, perfect age for Wizard of Oz."
"What's Wizard of Oz?"
"Only the best movie with flying monkeys ever."
"That sounds scary."
"We can fast forward through that part."
"Okay."
"Yeah? You want to see it?"
"I guess."
"That's my girl."
They rent it and then head back out.
"Alright, next stop, the grocery store."
"Can we go to the book store first!?"
"Hm, sure baby, lets go."
After walking around, Rory notices a curious george book that comes with the curious george stuffed animal.
"Mommy, look! Can we get this? Please, please please?"
Lorelai grabs it, not thinking about the money and they take it to the cashier. Once he rings it up and it comes up as 30.75, Lorelai goes through her bag.
"Shit, shit shit..." She mumbles. "All I have is 15 dollars."
"I'm sorry, it's $30.75."
"Mommy, can we get it?"
She sighs, "We will cone back tomorrow and get it, ok?"
"But I want it now."
"Rory."
"Why can't we?"
"Sweetie, mommy has to get more money at home."
"Oh and we cone and get George tomorrow?"
"Yes."
Lorelai looks at the cashier.
"Can you hold this for me please?"
"Sure."
"I will pick it up tomorrow."
They leave and go home, having a good night.
Lorelai is in her room, alone, when she picks up the phone.
"Hello?"
"Long time, no talk"
"Lore?"
"Yeah, its me. We need to talk."
"Sure. What's up?"
"You need to start being there for our daughter, that's what."
"Wh..."
"Look, I am struggling here. I don't want things to get ugly. I promised not to take you for child support, but a little something wouldn't hurt."
"Alright. Geez."
"Don't play games with me. I am busting my ass off being a maid, while you get to have a shot at a career."
"Lor, I'm not playing games, I swear. You need money, I'll send you money."
"I am serious Christopher."
"I know, I'll right the check right now. You want me to drop it off tomorrow or put it in the mail?"
"Mail is fine."
"Alright..."
"Thank you."
"You okay?" He asks when her voice breaks.
"I'm just...having a hard time...I took Rory to the bookstore today and she really wanted this book thing that comes with a stuffed animal and I didn't have enough cash on me to get it and she just looks so upset..."
"She'll understand, kids can't always get what they want."
"I know that but I should at least be able to get her a book."
"I'll drop the money off tomorrow."
"Chris, no, it's fine if you mail it, you'll all the way in Jersey at Princeton."
"I don't mind."
"Chris, really, don't."
"I'd enjoy seeing my daughter."
She sighs.
"If you want to."
"Ok. I'll bring it tomorrow."
"Thanks."
"You're welcome."
" I felt so ashamed and embarrassed. I am going to get it tomorrow. I just...she looked crushed. She deserves that book."
"She'll get it, you'll get it for her tomorrow. I'm sure she understands, you're a great mom. I've always thought that."
She smiles a little. "I know you have."
"Me as a dad on the other hand, I suck."
"Chris no, you don't suck you just..don't have a good grasp on things yet, but that will come, with time you know?"
"Yeah...does she hate me?"
"Not one bit."
"You hate me?"
"Hate? No, frustrated and pissed off at you multiple times, yes."
He laughs a little. "I don't blame you."
"Rory loves you Chris."
"That's good. I love her too. I just..I don't know exactly how to do this."
"What?"
"School, be a dad."
"Oh."
"Yeah."
"I do it. I don't have a choice."
"I know. That's why I love you."
"Chris."
"I miss you."
"We can't be together."
"Why?"
"We decided that when you went to school."
"I know."He sighs.
"It's better this way."
"Maybe one day?"
"Sure, maybe..."
"Tell Rory I said hi and I'll see her tomorrow."
"She'll be looking forward to it."
"Great, it was good to hear your voice Lorelai."
"It was really nice talking to you too Chris. I'm happy that you're doing well at school."
"Thanks."
"Have a goodnight."
"You too."
She hangs up, sighing and tosses the phone to the side of her on her bed.
"Why do things always have to be so complicated?"
She sighs and sinks down in her bed. She manages to fall asleep and morning comes quickly.
That morning Lorelai makes toaster waffles and then Wakes Rory.
"Hey, I made waffles."
"Yummy."
"So, come on, lets eat."
She gets up and goes to the table.
"I love waffles."
"I know. Eat up."