(The next morning, by the time Rory had woken up Steve had already eaten breakfast made her favorites of pancakes and sausage kept it warm in the oven, and after reading the note that he had left her learned that he was in the middle of taking a shower. So she decided to grab a cup of water, eat her breakfast than get ready for work. She had just sat down when she heard his phone go off so she answered it for him)

"Hello, this is Rory."-Rory

"Did I get the wrong number?"-Lorelai

"Mom?"-Rory

"Rory? What are you doing answering Steve's phone?"-Lorelai

"The better question is what are you doing calling Steve?"-Rory

(she hesitates, but is saved from answering the question because the man in question had just walked into the kitchen)

"Hey, who's on the phone?"-Steve

"It's my mom."-Rory

"Why?"-Steve

"I have no idea. Would you like to talk to her and find out?"-Rory

"Not right now I have to head in early for a client at the Spa then head over to Logan's place and help him out with a photo shoot. Tell her I'll call her at a later date."-Steve

(to her mother who had been patiently waiting on hold for a few minutes) "Mom, Steve said that he would call you back at a later date, he has to head in early for work. Is that okay with you?"-Rory

"Of course, it is. But before you quickly hang up the phone can I please say something to you first?"-Lorelai

(sighs before answering) "Go ahead"-Rory

"Rory, I'm sorry for the way I reacted to your news that you shared with a me a few weeks ago. I was only remembering the bad times and awful fights you had with Finn and not all the good things that the two of you have had together. I know he is far better suited for you than Steve is. Would you be up to getting some dinner sometime this week?"-Lorelai

(she started to tear up with happiness for a change) " I appreciate the apology, more than you know mom and of course that would be great. I don't have my calendar with my at the moment I forget at the Spa the other night so when I get there how about I call and we can set something up then?"-Rory

"I like the sound of that. Talk to you soon hun. Love you"-Lorelai

"Love you as well, bye mom?"-Rory

(the two hang up) "So, that sounded like it went well for a change"-Steve

"Yes it did which I think is great. Hey, I'm going to take a shower then go to work. I'll see you later on today after work. We are still going to the store after our shifts right?"-Rory

"Of course. See you then. Have a great day. Bye"-Steve

"You as well, bye."-Rory

(she gets done taking her shower, puts on her uniform of black skinny jeans, with the matching shirt with the Spa logo, then a black jacket. Adding a touch of make up grabbed her bag and headed out the door. Rory got there around 11:00 went for a swim then headed out to the front desk)

"Hey, Rory could you check out this client for me. I need some time to set up for my next one and they didn't put the time in the computer again."-Steve

"Sure thing."-Rory

"Thanks, it really does help more than you can understand."-Steve

"Anytime."-Rory

(she kindly checked out his client, then went back to the room to help him change up the sheets and take the other one's to the laundry room for him. After she got done with that, the next client and her walked back to Harmony so Steve wouldn't have to worry about it. Another hour and half went by and Steve was back up at the front desk but took a seat signing deeply)

"You feeling okay you look a little bit paler than usual."-Rory

"Honestly, I'm feeling pretty exhausted. This week has been crazy busy back to back clients, front desk rarely puts in clean up time which adds another bit of unneeded stress. When I'm not doing massages here or at Beyond, I'm helping out Logan with photo shoots since Finn is gone. And for some odd reason whenever you aren't at the house I can't sleep at all."-Steve

(she goes over and hugs him) "I actually talked to Finn a little bit after you left, and he said that he would be more comfortable with me staying over at your place for the next week if that is okay with you. He could sense that you were stressed from over hearing you and I talk last night so he wanted me to make sure that someone was taking care of you for a change. Are you going to be okay with this arrangement?"-Rory

"Hell freaking yes I am."-Steve

"Okay, well when I'm done with my shift I will grab some more stuff from the house and be back over around eight?"-Rory

(visibly relaxes) "I'll have dinner ready by then. However, at the moment I have another client coming in for an hour massage in five minutes so I'm going to set up the client in take form and see you in about an hour fifteen."-Steve

"Okay. I have a creativity and planning meeting to do with Phoebe in about an hour that is going to take up the rest of my shift so I'm going to block myself out for that time but I will see you before you leave."-Rory

"Sounds good."-Steve

(he heads back to Harmony, sets up the client intake form, makes sure the room is set up then welcomes her in. The next hour thank the lord goes by rather quickly for him, after he is done checking out his client at the front desk, he cleans up, then heads up back up front. After seeing that Rory was still in her meeting Steve took care of a few emails, responded to client requests for photo shoots, and orders a few pieces of equipment for Logan that he needed. It is now three o clock and Rory finally joins him again)

"How did your client go?"-Rory

"Perfectly. How was the meeting?"-Steve

"Actually it was rather productive."-Rory

"That's good to hear. You ready to head out?"-Steve

"I was born ready"-Rory

(he laughs at her usual response to that question for it never gets old to him. They drive to her house together, she packs a few more essentials that she will need while she stays at his house as well as a few comfort items that she knew they would both appreciate. After about two hours the two head back to his place)

Author's Note: It is had been a month since I started writing this story and I wanted to post a story on the anniversary of that date. I have thoroughly enjoyed the topics that have been written so far and I glad that many people have followed as well as added it to their favorites list. Do not worry more entertaining things will be unfolding rather soon for this couple.