|
Post by javakamp on Mar 23, 2003 11:21:24 GMT -5
Title: Fool for Love. Part 1 Author: javakamp mailto:javakamp@tampabay.rr.com Summary: Lorelai falls for a new guy who enters her life, and once again Luke must watch from the sidelines, or will he. This story has it all folks. There is a gorilla, a princess, a flock of swans, a ballerina, a trip to the mall, and more coffee, and burgers than you can shake a danish at. Takes place during season three. Disclaimer: I don't own the characters here, I'm only borrowing them, and promise to return them more or less intact. Feedback: Yes please. Rating: Watch the show, no problem here.
***********************************
Chapter 1: Princess Lorelai
Rory glanced at her watch and noted that it was 7:05am. Feeling annoyed at the delay she yelled upstairs, “Mom! Hurry up, we’re running late, and it Danish day.”
“Just one more minute,” her mother’s voice called down. “I’m almost ready.”
Rory looked at her watch, “Okay, you have sixty seconds before I leave without you.”
Forty-five seconds later her mother, Lorelai called down, “Okay, I’m ready.”
“Finally.”
“Now close your eyes,” Lorelai requested.
“MOOO-oooM!”
“Pleaseeee?”
Rory closed her eyes and covered them with her hand, “Alright they’re closed.”
Rory heard her mom begin descending the stairs, as Lorelai said, “Okay, don’t open them till I say.”
Four seconds later, Rory heard her mom say, “Okay you can look now.”
Knowing her mother’s eccentric ways, Rory tried to brace herself for what she might see when she removed he hand. Despite her preparations, the sight Rory found when she removed her hand from her eyes left her speechless.
Lorelai was standing on the bottom step with one hand on the banister, and the other held dramatically in the air. She was dressed all in white including white hose, and white sneakers. She wore a skintight white leotard with a low neckline, and a short frilly skirt consisted of multiple layers of lace. A tiara sat atop her head, holding her hair in place.
When Rory’s only response was silence, Lorelai asked, “Well, what do you think of my costume?”
“I think that you’re a little old to dress as a fairy princess for Halloween.”
Lorelai faked a look of shock as she said, “I’m not a princess. I’m a ballerina.” To demonstrate Lorelai put her hands above her head and began turning slowly around. Unfortunately she was still was still standing on the bottom step, and only managed a quarter turn before she lost her balance and started to pitch over. She managed to catch the banister and keep herself from falling, but failed to maintain any semblance of the image she was trying to project.
“Well,” Rory said, ”you’ve sure got the moves down. Can we go now?” She picked up her backpack and headed towards the door.
Lorelai followed her and said, “Wait, you didn’t tell me what you think of my costume.”
Rory stopped and turned around looking her mother up and down again, “On second thought, why don’t you give me a five minute head start. That way I don’t run the risk of being seen with you.”
Rory grabbed her coat and opened the front door, heading out, while she pulled on her coat. Lorelai picked up her coat, purse and keys and followed close behind saying, “Someone sounds a bit crabby today.”
As the waked along, Rory glanced at Lorelai and said, “You’d be crabby if your mother was going out of her way to embarrass you.”
As she slid on her coat, Lorelai got a mischievous look in her eye and said, “That’s not true. If I really wanted to embarrass you, I’d show up like this at your school.”
Rory stopped walking and turned on her mom as shocked panic flashed across her face, “You wouldn’t?”
“I might. If you won’t tell me what you think of my Halloween costume, I just might feel the need to go and get other opinions.” Lorelai cocked her head to one side smiled, and continued, “And I can’t think of a better place to get lots of opinions than at your school.”
“No,” Rory pleaded sounding one notch below desperate. “I think it’s a really great ballerina costume. Maybe the best ever.”
Lorelai tilted her head to the other side and asked, “Really?”
“Oh yeah. I especially like the tiara.”
“I thought it was a nice touch.”
“Oh it is,” Rory, answered as they resumed walking. “As a matter of fact, just the other day I was saying to Lane, You know you just don’t see enough tiaras anymore.”
Lorelai touched her tiara and said, “Well, it’s not a look that everyone can pull off.”
Five minutes later, Rory walked alone into Luke’s Diner. Luke, wearing his normal plaid flannel shirt over a tee shirt, and a backwards facing baseball cap on his head, looked up from where he was standing behind the counter reviewing order tickets. Rory smiled at Luke and said, “Morning, Luke. Coffee and Danish to go please.”
“You got it.” As Luke grabbed a to go cup he said, “I was beginning to wonder if you guys were sick. You’re never this late on Danish day.”
Rory rolled her eyes and said, “Don’t get me started. My mom was… Well, she was being my mom.”
As Luke placed a Danish in a bag he said, “You have my sympathy. Where is your mom anyway?”
“Miss Patty stopped her to ask her something. I’m sure she’ll be along in a minute.” Rory put some money on the counter and picked up the bag and coffee. She smiled at Luke and said, “Bye, Luke. Thanks. Have a nice day.”
Luke held up a finger in a wave and replied, “You to, Rory.”
A couple of minutes later when Lorelai walked in, Luke was on the phone. Luke held up a finger asking Lorelai to give him a second. Lorelai nodded and sat down at the counter.
Luke listened at the phone, wrote something onto his order pad and said, “Got it. That’ll be ready in about twenty minutes. Okay see you then. Thanks.” He hung up the phone and moved towards the counter. He reached under the counter and pulled out a large mug and saucer that he sat in front of Lorelai. “Morning.” He said as he retrieved the coffee pot and began to fill the mug.”
“Hi," Lorelai smiled.
“Danish?”
“Yes please,” she answered. As Luke turned to get the pastry, she stood up and removed her coat.
While Lorelai was standing, Luke retrieved her Danish and was about to place it in front of her. Then he caught sight of her nicely form fitting, but slightly unusual outfit, stopping him dead in his tracks.
When Lorelai realized that he was just standing there with his mouth hanging open staring at her, she asked, “What?”
Finding his voice Luke asked, “What are you wearing?”
Lorelai looked down at herself and said, “It’ Halloween, and this, is my costume,” She looked at Luke, crossed her arms, and said, “I see you’re dressed as the backwards baseball hat, flannel shirt wearing guy. Didn’t you do that last year?”
Luke sat the plate with the Danish on the counter and asked, “Don’t you think you’re a bit old to dress up like Tinker Bell?”
With exaggerated shock she replied, “I am not Tinker Bell.” She stood up, held her arms above her head, and turned around in her version of a pirouette. While more successful than her earlier attempt on the stairs, she still didn’t quite pull it off.
When Luke only stared at her in confused silence, she said in an exasperated tone, “I’m a ballerina.”
Twice Luke started to say something but changed his mind. Finely he settled on, “Nice costume.”
Lorelai cocked her head, gave him her sweet smile and said, “Thank you.”
End of Chapter 1
|
|
|
Post by Liz on Mar 23, 2003 13:32:46 GMT -5
Please post all updates on one thread. I'm moving part two over to this thread right now. Please add all updates to this thread then please.
I love the story! You captured all the caracters perfectly. Can't wait till you continue!
|
|
|
Post by Liz on Mar 23, 2003 13:34:07 GMT -5
Originally posted by javakamp:
Chapter 2: Gorilla my Dreams
Forty-five minutes later as Lorelai was walking into the front door of The Independence Inn, she was preoccupied with arrangements for the events scheduled at the Inn over the next week. The last thing she expected when she walked through the door, was a large furry gorilla with its arms raised jumping out and saying “GRRRAARRRRRGG!”
Surprised, Lorelai dropped her briefcase, and jumped away from the ape with a startled, “Yaaaahhhhhh.” As she stared at the gorilla just standing there with its’ arms raised, she realized that she wasn’t staring at some rabid animal that had escaped from the zoo, she was looking at someone in a gorilla costume.
Getting her heart rate back under control Lorelai looked at the gorilla person and in a slightly annoyed tone asked, “Jeez, who’s in there?”
The gorilla replied but the mask muffled the response enough that it was undecipherable.
Lorelai shook her head and said, “I didn’t hear a word you said.”
The gorilla reached up and removed the costume’s head, revealing a young man who said, “I’m sorry, Lorelai. It’s me Tommy.”
Lorelai recognized the young college student that had been working part time at the Inn as a bellman. The boy looked slightly scared as he said, “I’m sorry, Lorelai. I guess the costume is a bit much huh?”
Lorelai smiled at Tommy to put him at ease and said, “No, Tommy, the costume is fine. I just think it might be a good idea if you didn’t go around scaring the guests, or me.”
Tommy nodded eagerly and said, “Right. Good idea.” Noticing Lorelai’s outfit, Tommy said, “I like your costume.”
“Thank you.”
Lorelai started to bend down and get her briefcase, but Tommy stopped her and said, ”Oh, let me get it.” The boy bent down to get the case, but the bulk of his costume prevented any easy retrieval. Eventually Tommy managed to recover the case but the comedy created in doing so made Lorelai forget any residual anger over his actions. Tommy gave the case to Lorelai and said, “Here you go.”
“Thanks, Tommy.”
Lorelai walked to the registration desk where Michel, wearing one of his normal Italian suites, was standing deeply involved in sorting papers, “Morning, Michel,” Lorelai said as she reached into her mail slot and got her messages.
Michel’s only response was to give a slight grunt without looking up from his work.
Lorelai looked at Michel and said, “I see that we are in our typical outgoing mood this morning.”
Michel looked up from the papers and in a caustic tone said, “Leave me alone.”
Before Lorelai could respond, the phone next to Michel began to ring. Michel glanced at the phone then back at Lorelai, with an expression that asked, ‘Do I have to?’
Lorelai’s only response was to stare back at Michel and raise her eyebrows once. Michel rolled his eyes, in protest, but picked up the phone and said, “Independence Inn, Michel speaking.”
Lorelai left Michel to handle the phone, and returned to her review of her messages, while she removed her coat and sat it on a nearby chair. After she finished reading, she looked up to see Michel staring at her with a grin like the very snobby cat that ate the canary.
Lorelai looked back at him and asked, “What?”
Still smiling, Michel replied, “I had no idea that you wanted to be the Tooth Fairy when you grew up.”
“I’m not the Tooth Fairy,” Lorelai said. “I’m a ballerina.”
“You, a ballerina. I don’t think zo,” taunted the Frenchman.
“Well, I see that you dressed up as annoying French guy,” Lorelai retorted. “Oh wait, that’s not a costume, that’s just regular you.”
Michel ignored her and replied, “A Ballerina’s every motion should say I’m full of grace and beauty. While your every movement says, follow me to the hoedown boys.”
“Ha!” Retorted Lorelai. “I happen to be very graceful and beautiful.”
“You are, are you?”
“Yes I am. And to prove it I just may have to do a little ballerina performance for you later.”
“You,” Michel said disbelievingly, “Are going to dance ballet for us. Oh dis ez something I must zee.”
“And you know what ballerina thingy I’m going to dance to?”
“No, what?”
Lorelai smiled sardonically and taunted, “I’m going to dance to,” she paused for dramatic effect before concluding, “Swan Lake.”
Michel paled slightly as the smirk fell from his face, “Dat ez not funny. You know I am terrified those loathsome creatures.”
“Swans, oh really,” Lorelai replied innocently, “Did you know that I was thinking about getting a couple and let them roam around the lobby. I think the guests would like that. Don’t you?”
Michel grabbed the papers he had been sorting. Then he snarled at Lorelai, and said, “I hate you.” He turned and stalked off.”
Lorelai almost didn’t but she couldn’t resist calling after him, “Or maybe two won’t be enough. Maybe I’ll get five or six.”
End of chapter 2
|
|
|
Post by Liz on Mar 23, 2003 13:38:36 GMT -5
I really love the way you had Lorelai and Michel interact at the end of this chapter. Keep up the good work!
|
|
|
Post by javakamp on Mar 23, 2003 17:54:22 GMT -5
Chapter 3: Would you prefer Carl Riner
Later that day Lorelai walked into the kitchen at the Inn calling out, “Sookie?”
“Over here sweetie,” Lorelai heard Sookie reply from over by the freezer.
Lorelai walked towards the sound of her friend’s voice and said, “Hey, Sookie, do you have the menu ready for the Elks dinner next week.”
Sookie stepped into view dressed as a pirate, complete with a scar on her face, and an eye patch. An accident earlier in the day had forced her to wear the patch above her eye. Sookie was holding a large bowl in one hand and stirring its contents with a wooden spoon in the other. She pointed with her shoulder and said, “It’s over on the desk.”
“Thanks,” Lorelai replied. As she retrieved the menu she asked, “How’s your head?”
Sookie stopped stirring and used the free hand to touch a spot on her head concealed by the bandana that was part of her costume. When the hand encountered her head, Sookie winched and said, “I think I’m going to have a bump.”
“Oh I’m so sorry,” Lorelai apologized. “Now you know that I love you don’t you?”
“Sure.”
Good,” Lorelai started, “so you know that I when I say that next year if you want to participate in the Halloween dress up, you might want to pick a costume that doesn’t restrict your vision, I’m thinking about your best interest.”
Sookie nodded and said, “Yeah. I should have known better. You know that whole depth perception thing. Maybe next year I’ll try your idea and dress as a fairy princess.”
“How many times do I have to tell people,” Lorelai said sounding a little flustered. “That I am not a fairy princess, “I’m a…” Lorelai stopped when she saw the look on Sookie’s face, and said, “Now you’re teasing me, aren’t you?”
“Yeah.”
“Well, in that case I think maybe I’ll see you later,” Lorelai said with a friendly smile. “Bye sweetie. I’ll talk to you later.”
“Bye.”
Lorelai turned and walked from the kitchen into the lobby as she scanned the papers from Sookie. As she crossed the lobby, her foot unexpectantly encountered something on the floor. The unanticipated obstacle caused her to give out a surprised shout and to spill forward onto the ground. The papers she had been holding flew into the air and floated to the ground.
She landed hard causing pain in her hands and knees, while dislodging her tiara and allowing her hair to fall forward over her face. Before she could stop herself she muttered, “Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!”
She spent a few seconds on her hands and knees trying to determine which was damaged worse, her body or her dignity. From somewhere above her, a concerned but unfamiliar male voice asked, “Miss, are you alright?” Despite her injured pride, Lorelai couldn’t help noticing that the voice sounded like a sexy version of that guy who did those car commercials a few years back. The one’s that said, ‘This changes everything’.
With more anticipation that she was willing to admit, Lorelai slowly pushed her hair out of her face and looked up at the speaker. The image of the man standing above her did not disappoint. He appeared to be in his mid to late thirties, and had Brad Pitt’s jaw, Matt Damon’s smile, and George Clooney’s eyes. Topping the man’s Ocean’s 11 face was short nearly jet-black hair. His hair had a slight wave, and just a few specks of grey that added character instead of making him look older.
When she didn’t answer the man again asked, “Are you okay?”
Lorelai straightened up so she was on her knees, and with a dismissive wave said, “Yeah, I’m fine, just clumsy.”
The man held out a hand to help her up and said, “I am so sorry about that. I’m afraid I left my briefcase sitting right in your path.”
Lorelai glanced at the offered left hand and noticed the absence of a ring. Smiling she took the proffered hand, and as the pretty man was helping her to her feet, she said, “No it’s my fault. I should have been looking where I was going.” After regaining her feet, she held onto the man’s hand for a little longer than necessary.
“No,” the man responded, with a shake of his head. “I shouldn’t have been so careless.”
Playfully Lorelai said, “You’re right.” She looked around and continued, “Maybe I should complain to the management.” She paused a second then said, “Oh, wait. That’d be me.”
“So you are the manager of the inn?” The man asked.
Lorelai smiled, held out her hand and said, “Yes I’m the General Manager, Lorelai Gilmore.”
The man took her hand and said, “Pleased to meet you Lorelai. My name is Colin Fletcher, and may I say that you have an exceptional place here.”
Still holding Colin’s hand she smiled and said, “That’s very nice of you Mr. Fletcher. Are you checking in or out?”
“I’m checking out, and please call me Colin.”
Lorelai looked disappointed and said, “I’m sorry to here that you’re leaving us. I hope you enjoyed your stay.”
“I enjoyed it immensely. How could I not in such a nice place.”
Casually Lorelai gave her hair a little twirl that she had cultivated over the years, and said, “That’s very kind of you. I’m glad you like it.”
Colin gave Lorelai a hundred teeth smile that caused her a slight flutter in her stomach, and said, “Yes I enjoyed my stay so much that I just finished making reservations to stay here next week when I’m back in the area.”
“Well, there’s no higher complement that a repeat customer.”
“That’s a real nice costume you have today,” Colin said as his eyes traveled down then back up Lorelai’s body.
Lorelai noticed the way he took in her body and admired the way he managed to do it with more of an attitude of admiring a work of fine art, as opposed to making her feel like a slab of meat. Lorelai noted his method and thought to herself, ‘This guy is good.’
After completing his visual appraisal Colin continued, “I take it you’re suppose to be a Ballerina.”
“Why does everyone think that…?” Lorelai stopped herself when Colin’s words fully registered. She smiled and said, “That’s right. How did you know?”
Colin shrugged and explained, “I have nieces.”
Lorelai nodded as she smiled flirtatiously then said, “Well, I hope to see you next week then.” She held out her hand and continued, “It was really nice to meet you Colin.”
Colin took her hand and held it in a firm grip, then said, “Pardon me if I’m being forward, but next week would you give me the pleasure of letting me take you to dinner?”
Lorelai acted surprised and said, “Oh, that’s very sweet of you to ask, Colin, but that’s really not necessary.”
“Oh it’s the least I could do after I nearly crippled you with my briefcase.”
Lorelai paused while she appeared to think about it. Then she smiled, and said, “Okay, but on one condition.”
“Anything you say.”
She pointed to his briefcase and playfully said, “You can’t bring that thing along. I don’t think that my dignity could take another spill like the last one.”
They spent the next couple of minutes finalizing plans, and saying goodbyes, then Lorelai glanced around the lobby and caught site of a gorilla near the door. “Tommy,” she called across the lobby.
The gorilla turned hurried across the lobby and said something that she couldn’t quite make out.
“Tommy, “Lorelai started, “could you help Mr. Fletcher with his luggage.
Lorelai smiled to herself as she watched Colin’s retreating form. Smiling, she continued to stare for half a moment after he walked through the door. Suddenly she turned and nearly ran for the door leading to the kitchen. Once through the door, she shouted excitedly, “Sookie, Sookie. You’ll never guess what just happened…”
|
|
|
Post by javakamp on Mar 24, 2003 19:53:01 GMT -5
Chapter 4: Trust Issues
Colin waited until the waiter remove his plate then asked, “So Lorelai, how long have you worked at the Inn?”
Lorelai appeared to think about it for a moment then said, “Well, I started there when I was sixteen, so I guess that would be eighteen years.”
“Eighteen years,” Colin replied in an impressed voice. “These days that’s a long time to work in one place.”
“Well, I wasn’t always the General Manager.”
“You weren’t?” Colin said sounding appropriately impressed.
“No,” Lorelai responded sounding appropriately dismissive. “I started out as a maid, and then I was housekeeping lead, followed by supervisor. After that, I was a reservation clerk for three years. Then I was concierge, followed by assistant manager, night manager, and then manager. Then six years ago the owner decided that she didn’t want to be involved in the day to day running of the Inn, so she moved to California. That’s when I became General Manager.”
“Well, it sounds like you’ve done just about every job there is to do there,” Colin replied. “You must really like working there.”
“Oh, I do,” Lorelai nodded. “I was real lucky to find something that I’m good at, and I enjoy.”
“So, what’s your favorite part,” Colin asked sounding totally fascinated, “about running such a fabulous Inn?”
Before Lorelai could answer, the waiter showed up with the coffee. After the waiter filled the cups with the dark ambrosia, Lorelai answered, “Probably organizing and running the big events.”
“What kind of events?”
“You know, big dinners and lunches for both business and social gatherings, and of course the weddings.”
I can see why someone would want to have a wedding at your Inn,” Colin said. “Do you get a lot?”
Lorelai picked up her coffee then replied, “At least one a month, sometimes more. Several times we’ve had three during the same weekend. Once we did four weddings in one weekend.” After sipping the coffee Lorelai asked, “Do you realize that we’ve spent the entire dinner talking about me?”
Colin gave Lorelai an innocent smile that caused Lorelai another flutter in her stomach and asked, ”We have?”
“Yes we have. And while I happen to be one of my favorite subjects,” Lorelai answered, “why don’t we talk about something else for a while?”
“What did you have in mind?”
“Oh I don’t know,” Lorelai replied. “Why don’t we talk about… You!”
Colin shrugged and asked, “What would you like to know?”
“Have you ever been married?”
“Nope. Haven’t found the right girl yet?”
“Where do you live?”
“Albany.”
“And what brings you to my little corner of the world?”
“Well, after our previous fascinating discussions about you, I’m sure you’ll find my little story very disappointing.”
“I’ll take that chance.”
“Business,” Colin answered. “I’m a senior account manager for a pipe manufacturing company In Albany. A regional bottling company is building a plant between here and Hartford. My company just got a huge contract to supply all the piping for the plant. This is the biggest contract my company has ever gotten, and we want things to run smoothly, so I’ll be spending a lot of time on site, and at your Inn, to make sure that things run smoothly.”
“Well,” Lorelai batted her eyes, “I find that very fascinating.”
“Really,” Colin said sounding surprised.
“No, not really,” Lorelai said with a teasing smile.
Colin smiled and said, “So I still find is amazing that you have an eighteen year old daughter. Tell me about her.”
Lorelai smiled and said, “Boy are you in for an earful, because if there’s one thing I like talking about more than me, its’ Rory.”
When they arrived back at the Inn, Colin parked his car next to Lorelai’s Jeep. He turned to Lorelai and said, “Well here we are.”
“Yes, here we are,” Lorelai replied with a coy smile as she unbuckled her seatbelt.
They silently looked at each for a moment before he said, “I guess that we’ve reached that awkward point at the end date of every first date.”
“You mean that point where you’re afraid he might try and kiss you, but you’re also afraid that he might not try and kiss you.”
“Yeah, that’s the part I’m talking about, except I generally don’t worry if ‘HE’ is going to kiss me.”
“And you’re worried that he might try something,” Lorelai said teasingly. “But you’re also afraid he might not try…”
Colin leaned forward cutting off her babble with a kiss that she responded to eagerly. After a few seconds, he pulled back slightly and softly said, “I’ve been thinking about doing that for a week.”
In a soft throaty voice Lorelai asked, “Was it as good as you expected?”
Colin raised his eyebrows and replied, “Better.”
“Good answer.” Lorelai leaned forward, placing her hand behind Colin’s head and pulled his head forward until their lips met in a kiss that started gently but quickly built in intensity.
After a moment Lorelai reluctantly pulled back and said, “I should probably be going.”
Colin sat back into his seat, and asked, “Why don’t you come in for a drink? I have a mini-bar and an expense account.”
Lorelai smiled at him and said, “That’s very tempting, but I don’t think that’d be a good idea.”
Colin faked a hurt look and asked, “What, don’t you think you can trust me?”
Lorelai shook her head and replied, “Actually it’s more a matter of not being sure if I can trust myself.”
Colin shrugged and said, “I’ll take that as a complement.”
Lorelai turned away from him and nodded, “You should.”
“I have a dinner meeting tomorrow,” Colin ventured, “But perhaps we could go out again the night after.”
Lorelai looked disappointed and said, “No, Friday I have…” Lorelai paused before continuing, “Family commitments.”
Colin nodded in understanding and said, “Well I’ll be back next week, if you’re interested.”
Turning back to him Lorelai batted her eyes and said, “I think I can free up some time.”
********************************* End of Chapter 4
So what does everyone think?
|
|
|
Post by javakamp on Mar 24, 2003 19:54:31 GMT -5
Chapter 5: The Third Degree from Emily
At the sound of the ringing phone, Lorelai looked up from the work schedule she was adjusting. Seeing that the only other person at the counter was waiting on a customer, she answered the phone, “Independence Inn. Lorelai speaking.”
“Lorelai, why didn’t you call me back last night?” Asked the voice coming through the phone.
Lorelai bit back the first thing that came to mind. Instead she said, “Hi, Mom. It’s nice to talk to you too.”
“I even left a message on that silly machine this time. But I see it didn’t do any good.”
“Sorry, mom, “Lorelai apologized, “but it was very late when I got in last night. I didn’t think you’d still be up.” Feeling the frustration building Lorelai used her free hand to push her hair behind one ear and said, “I was planning on calling you today.”
“It’s 2:30 in the afternoon. When was this alleged call going to take place?” Emily asked accusingly.
“I’m sorry mom, but it’s been real busy today,” Lorelai explained as one of the bellmen handed her a note. Lorelai scanned the note, and signed it. As she handed the note back to the bellman she continued, “I just haven’t had a chance to call.” Lorelai took a deep breath then said, “But I’m here now mom. What can I do for you?”
“Well it’s a good thing that what I needed to talk to you about wasn’t an emergency. You know it’s very rude not to return a simple phone call.”
“Mom,” Lorelai started, “did you have something you needed to talk to me about, or is this call just to lecture me about my bad manners.”
“What were you doing anyway?” Emily asked.
“What?!”
“Well can I at least know what kept my only daughter out till all hours of the night, and prevented her from extending the basic courtesy of returning a phone call.”
“Mom, I thirty-five years old, and the last time I checked the state of Connecticut considers me an adult. Which means that I don’t have to account for my whereabouts to my mother.”
Lorelai heard her mother sigh before she said, “No you don’t have to tell me where you were.”
“Thank you, mother.”
“But I can’t imagine what horrible thing that a grown woman could have been doing that she would be so embarrassed that she couldn’t tell her mother.”
Lorelai covered her eyes with her hand before she said, “I am not embarrassed about anything. I just…”
“Well then why don’t you tell me?” Emily sighed. “As you so often point out, I have no life, so I fail to see why you deny me the opportunity to live vicariously through you.”
Amazed at the manner in which her mother combined sarcasm, and guilt, Lorelai gave in and said, “Alright I give up, mom. I was on a date.”
Sensing freshly drawn blood, Emily said, “Oh really. Isn’t that nice”
Annoyed for letting her mother get to her, Lorelai replied, “I suppose so.”
“So who was he?”
“What?”
“Who was this man who kept you out all night?” Emily paused before she hurriedly asked, “It was a man wasn’t it?”
“What!?!” Lorelai asked in a shocked tone. “Of course it was with a man.”
Lorelai noticed that her reply had drawn the attention of several people near the desk. Embarrassed, she lowered her gaze.
Really getting into the flow, Emily said, “Because if you were on a date with, someone other than a man, that might explain why you were so hesitant…”
“Mom,” Lorelai tried to interrupt.
Emily ignored her and continued, “…about telling me where you were last night. Now, you may not think so…”
“Mooom.”
“…but I happen to be very progressive in my thinking. And I can understand….”
“Mooooo-om”
“…that you may not be ready to tell your father and I about something like this. However, when you are ready to, what is it they say… ‘Come out of the closet’, we’ll still love you, and will support whatever lifestyle you choose for yourself.”
“MOM!”
“Yes, Lorelai?” Emily asked as if she had no idea why her daughter would be upset.”
“Mom, I had a date with a man,” Lorelai stated. “Now wasn’t there something you needed to talk to me about.”
“Oh, yes,” Emile answered. “Your father is flying in a little later that originally planed tomorrow, and I was wondering if you and Rory would be willing to wait till 7:30 for dinner.”
“That’s it. That’s what was so important that you had to call me at work, in the middle of the day to talk about.”
“Yes, that was it.”
“Why couldn’t you have called me at home tonight?”
“Well how was I to know if you were going to be home tonight, or if you would be out with your girlfriend?”
“Whatever, mom,” Lorelai gave up. “7:30 is fine. Is that it?”
“That was all I needed.”
“Okay, then. We’ll see you tomorrow. Bye.”
“Goo…” was all Emily managed to say before Lorelai thumbed the button to disconnect the phone.
As she sat down the phone, a customer stepped up to Lorelai and started to ask a question. Before he could begin to ask, Lorelai smiled and asked, “Could you wait just a minute?” When the customer nodded, Lorelai looked around the lobby. When she spotted a young girl with short blond hair, she called out, “Kristi, Could you come here a moment.”
Kristi quickly stepped up to Lorelai and said, “Yes Ma’am?”
Lorelai put on her best fake smile and asked, “Could you help this gentleman. I have to check on… something.”
Not waiting for a reply Lorelai turned and headed for the kitchen, as Kristi turned to the customer, and said, “What can I do for you sir?”
Lorelai quickly crossed the lobby and entered the kitchen, where Sookie was sitting at her desk doing some paperwork. Sookie looked up and said, “Hey there.”
Without breaking stride or even acknowledging Sookie, Lorelai strode across the kitchen to the large walk in freezer. Once she reached the freezer, she stopped long enough to reach out for the handle and open the door. When the door was open, Lorelai walked into the freezer and slammed the door behind her, leaving Sookie staring after her.
After a moment, Sookie could hear the muffled sounds of someone yelling in frustration from inside the freezer. Nodding slightly, Sookie stood up from her paperwork and walked to the coffee pot. After filling a cup, she walked to the freezer.
She arrived at the freezer just as slightly chilled Lorelai stepped out. Sookie handed her the cup full of hot coffee and in a sympathetic voice asked, “Let me guess. You just talked to your mother?”
******************************
End of chapter 5
|
|
|
Post by javakamp on Mar 25, 2003 20:33:02 GMT -5
Chapter 6: The Spoils go to Victor
As Lorelai and Rory got out of the jeep at Rory’s grandparents house, Lorelai asked, “So, do you think if we got back in the car, and went home we could convince them that we couldn’t make it because we had a flat tire, or the carburetor had a broken whatsit?”
Rory looked at her mother and said, “Lorelai, stop your whining right this instant.”
“But mommy...”
“I mean it,” Rory said trying to sound stern.
Lorelai joined Rory in front of the jeep and said, “But mommy, I don’t wanna go. Everyone’s always picks on me, and I never have any fun.”
“You just have to learn that sometimes you have to do things that aren’t fun.” Rory took Lorelai’s arm and began to guide her towards the front door of the Gilmore house. “Besides every week you always complain about having dinner with your parents, but you always have a real good time.”
Lorelai stopped walking, turned towards Rory and said, “Okay what dinners have you been going to these last three years, because it must not have been the same ones as me?”
Rory shrugged and said, “Well you seemed to be trying to take a trip to denial land about faking car trouble, so I thought maybe I could use that to convince you that we’ll have a nice dinner.”
“Huh,” Lorelai replied. “How’s that working out?”
“Not so good.”
“Imagine that,” Lorelai mused. As they reached the door, Lorelai balked and said, “I can’t do it. You ring the bell.”
“Look at it this way,” Rory, said as she rang the bell. “The sooner we go in, the sooner we can eat, and the sooner we can leave.”
Before her mother could respond the door opened revealing an older man dressed in a white waistcoat, and black slacks, He was a little shorter than Rory, plump around the middle, and had a balding white head. The man smiled pleasantly and said, “Ah, you must be Lorelai, and Rory.” The man stepped back to allow the girls to enter, as he said, “My name is Victor, you parents chef. It’s so nice to meet you.”
The girls glanced at each other, then with a shrug Lorelai smiled and waved Rory to precede her. Once they were inside Victor closed the door and asked with a smile that made it hard not to like him, “May I take your coats.”
As they took off their coats Victor continued, “Your mother called to say that you father’s plane got in a little late. However, he had arrived, and they were on their way. She said you should make yourselves comfortable, and they would join you shortly.”
“Thank you, Victor,” Lorelai smiled.
“I hope you girls are hungry,” Victor said. “I got a new recipe for Chicken Marcella from the food channel. I’ve made a couple of improvements, and I think you’ll be quite pleased if I do say so myself.”
Lorelai smiled at Victor and said, “Well one thing about us that we’re always hungry. I can’t wait to try your Chicken Marcella.”
Victor excused himself and Lorelai followed Rory into the family room. Lorelai handed Rory a glass filled with ice and soda. She was just pulling the cork from a bottle of wine, when they heard the front door open and her parents enter the house. A moment later Emily Gilmore entered the room followed closely by her husband Richard.
“Hi Grandma, Grandpa,” Rory said standing up giving her grandfather a hug.
After pleasant greetings were exchanged all around, Lorelai who was still standing by the Liquor cart, asked, “Can I get either of you something to drink?”
“Why thank you, Lorelai,” Richard answered pleasantly, “I’ll have a scotch.”
“Coming right up. How bout you mom?”
“Scotch will be fine. Thank you, Lorelai.”
As Emily and Richard sat down, Rory stepped over by her mother to help her carry the drinks. With her back to her grandparents she softy said, “See everyone is being real nice. I’m sure that we’ll all have a pleasant evening.”
“Are you willing to put money on that?” Lorelai inquired softly.
Rory appeared to think about the question for a second then answered, “Nope.”
**************************** End of chapter 6
|
|
|
Post by javakamp on Mar 25, 2003 20:34:57 GMT -5
Chapter 7: Changes in Latitude
As Victor took away her dinner plate Lorelai looked at him and said, “You were right Victor, the Chicken Marcella was excellent.”
“Yes it was really good,” Rory echoed.
Victor smiled and replied, “I’m glad you liked it
“I’ve always wanted to be able to say something like I can make a great Chicken Marcella,” said Lorelai.
“Its’ really easy, Miss Gilmore,” Victor said as he cleared Richard’s plate. “I’d be happy to share the recipe if you would like to try it yourself.”
“Pfffhhht!” Everyone turned to look at Rory who was taking a drink as Victor made his offer. Despite her efforts, Rory couldn’t suppress the laughter while she had a mouth full or liquid with obvious results. Smiling and coughing Rory wiped her face with her napkin. Finally, from behind the napkin she was able to say, “Sorry,” despite the fact that she had a huge smile on her face.
Lorelai glared at Rory before turning back to Victor and saying, “As you might be able to tell from my daughter’s reaction, I don’t cook. But thank you for the offer.”
“You’re welcome, Miss,” Victor said as he took the last of the dinner dishes from the table. Let me know if you change your mind.” Victor turned to Emily and asked, “Would you like me to bring in desert now ma'am?”
“That would be fine Victor.”
After the desert and coffee had been served Emily said “So, Lorelai, tell us about your new gentlemen friend.”
Rory’s fork stopped halfway to her mouth as she waited to see how her mother would react to her grandmother asking a question, that Lorelai was sure to consider none of Emily’s business.
Lorelai glared at her mother for a long moment before she said, “I’ve been meaning to talk to you about that. You were right mom when we talked on the phone yesterday.” Lorelai sat down her fork and put her hands in her lap before she continued, “Mom. Dad. I’ve decided to become a lesbian.”
Lorelai found the reactions from around the table at her revelation were varied but satisfying. Rory managed to stifle the laugh that tried to escape, but she was forced to hide her smile behind her hand. Emily closed her eyes, shook her head and looked displeased.
Her father’s reaction was the best. He dropped his fork and stared at Lorelai with eyes almost as big as the dish that held his desert, and he managed to say, “What...? When…? What…?”
Lorelai looked at her father and smiled, “Relax dad. I’m just joking.”
Richard stared at his daughter for a moment then said, “Lorelai, what on earth could have caused you to say something like that? I can’t tell you how inappropriate a comment like that is. Especially in front of Rory. I am shocked.”
Lorelai looked at her father and with a straight face said, “Well, there’s a shock.”
Before Richard could respond, Emily cut in, “I’m afraid this is my fault ,Richard.”
Lorelai turned to her mother and said, “Now that’s something that I never thought I’d hear you say.”
“How could this possibly be your fault, Emily?” Asked Richard.
Emily recounted her phone conversation with Lorelai the previous day, concluding with, “I should have known that Lorelai would take a little teasing and throw it back in my face at the first opportunity.”
“How did this become my fault?” Lorelai wondered aloud.
“Go ahead,” Emily, retorted. “Explain to me how this is all my fault.”
Rory looked between the two elder Gilmore women, and tried to defuse the building argument, by saying, “Did I mention I have a big Chem test next week?”
“I’m not the one who was prying into your business,” Lorelai replied.
“Prying! Can’t a mother take an interest in the man her daughter has been dating?” Emily asked.
“Who I do or do not date is my business, and you’ll find out when I’m ready to tell you,” Lorelai countered.
“I think it going to be a really hard test,” Rory tried to interject.
Ignoring Rory, Emily said, “Which will be on your first anniversary, if past experience says anything.”
“I wondered when you were going to bring up Max,” Lorelai replied. “I admit that I should have mentioned him to you sooner, and I’m sorry about that. But this is different.”
“Okay then, how long do I have to wait, to find out about the mysterious love life of Lorelai Gilmore.”
“I don’t know, but I’m sure that it will be after more that one date.” When Emily didn’t respond, Lorelai continued, “That’s right, we’ve only been out once. I’m not even sure if one date counts as dating.”
Emily was quite for a moment, then asked, “One date?” When Lorelai nodded, Emily asked, “So you’re not going to see this man again?”
Lorelai was quiet for a second, then with slight hesitation said, “No, we’re supposed to go out again next week.”
“So you are dating this man,” Emily stated. “What does he do?”
Rory sighed and rested her chin in her hand, and said, “How about those Yankees.”
**************************
End of chapter 7
|
|
|
Post by javakamp on Mar 26, 2003 19:39:42 GMT -5
Chapter 8: A Case of the Creeps
The following Tuesday afternoon Lorelai was working with her back to the counter when she heard a highly anticipated voice say, “Excuse me, but I wanted to complain that my pillows have lost all their fluff.”
Smiling she turned around and said, “Mr. Fletcher, It’s good to see you again.”
Colin smiled and said, “I was thinking the same thing.”
Out of the corner of her eye, Lorelai saw Michel look at her curiously. She tried to ignore the uncomfortable feeling having his eyes on her. Smiling in a very friendly manner, Lorelai stepped up to Colin and held out her hand. As he reached out for her hand, she was surprised how much she anticipated his touch.
He took her hand leaning forward to kiss her. The inappropriateness of kissing a man in front of the staff and guests of the Inn, caused Lorelai a moment of panic. She held up her hand stopping him before could get close, which caused Colin to look at her confused.
She felt like all the eyes in the lobby were on them as she led Colin to the relative privacy of the sofas in the center of the lobby. Once the were seated she gave him an apologetic smile, and said, “Sorry about that, but I think it might give the guests the wrong idea if the see the woman who is suppose to be running this place, kiss you the way I wanted.”
Colin looked around the lobby as he said, “I’m sorry, I never thought about that.” He paused raising his eyebrows and said, “We could always go to my room.”
Lorelai smiled at him and said, “Hmmm, very tempting, but I don’t think I that would be a good example to set for the staff, and boy do I sound like my father.”
“So, are we still on for tomorrow night?” Colin asked.
Lorelai looked excited and replied, “I sure hope so.”
“Dinner and a movie?”
“Sounds good.”
“What do you want to see?”
“Ooo, have you seen My Big fat Greek Wedding?” Lorelai asked.
Colin shook his head and asked, “No, but I heard it was real funny.”
Lorelai frowned and said, “Okay then let’s not go see that.”
Colin looked confused and said, “Since I haven’t seen the movie that everyone says is real funny, we shouldn’t see it. What’s wrong with this picture?”
“It’s simple,” Lorelai replied. “I’ve seen it twice, and everyone knows the best part of seeing a movie after the first time is mocking it. And if you haven’t seen the movie you’ll be so busy trying to hear the movie, that you won’t be listening to my mockery.” Lorelai shook her head and continued, “And I can’t do my best mocking if you’re not paying attention.”
“Whatever you say,” Colin said still a bit confused. “I’ll check the papers and come up with some alternatives.”
“Hmmm, alternatives. I’m a big fan of variety,” Lorelai said slightly suggestively.
“I’ll keep that in mind,” Colin responded with a smile. “So how was your weekend?”
“Saturday and Sunday were great.”
“What about Friday? Didn’t you say you had some family commitments Friday night?” Colin inquired.
Lorelai rolled her eyes and replied, “Actually I would like to have some members of my family committed. Know anyone who can arrange that?”
“Sorry, not really my area of expertise,” Colin answered. “Why what happened?”
“We had dinner at my parents, which as usual meant that the dinner table was replaced with a boxing ring, and then my mother and I go twenty rounds.” Lorelai explained.
“I’m sure it’s not that bad.”
Lorelai shook her head, and said, “No it really is.” Lorelai put a hand on Colin’s and continued, “But let’s not talk about my mother because I’m in a good mood, and I want to stay that way.”
“So, why the good mood?”
Lorelai shrugged and said evasively, “Hmm, don’t know. Just am.”
Colin glanced around the lobby, leaned close and softly asked, “So do you think it would totally ruin your reputation if I gave you just a little kiss.”
Lorelai looked around then said, “I suppose not, as long as you behave yourself.”
Colin looked solemn as he said, “I am always a perfect gentlemen.”
Lorelai leaned towards Colin as she said softly, “Not all the time I hope.”
Lorelai closed her eyes as they the gently kissed him in a way that she thought even her mother wouldn’t consider improper. Then on second thought, she decided her mother would probably think that any public display of affection would be distasteful. But on third thought Lorelai decided that she didn’t give a damn what her mother thought.
Lorelai pulled back opening her eyes just in time to see Rory walk in the front door of the Inn, followed closely by Lane. Obviously Rory had seen her kissing Colin, because she immediately did an about face and headed back out the door.
Lorelai quickly stood, stepped towards the door and called out, “Rory.”
Rory stopped, turned around and looked slightly embarrassed as she walked towards Lorelai. “Hi mom.”
Lorelai walked towards Rory, meeting her halfway between the door and the couch. They exchanged kisses on the cheek, and then Lorelai said, “Hi Sweetie. Lane?”
“Hi mom. Sorry if I interrupted anything,” Rory apologized.
Lorelai waved her off and said, “No your fine. What are you doing here?”
Rory hesitated before she said, “You said if I came by after school, I could borrow the car so Lane and I could go CD shopping.”
“Oh that’s right,” Lorelai said. She noticed Rory give a quick glance at Colin who had stepped up beside her. “Oh, excuse me. Colin this is my daughter Rory, and her friend Lane. Girls, this is Colin Fletcher.”
Colin and the two girls exchanged greetings, and then turning on the charm Colin said, “Rory is nice to meet you. Your mom’s told me so many amazing things about you.”
Rory blushed slightly, as she looked away and said, “Well, my mom sometimes exaggerates.”
“I’m sure that you’re being modest.”
They stood in uncomfortably silence for a moment, before Lorelai said, “Well, let me get you the keys.”
As Lorelai stepped away, Rory watched Colin’s gaze follow her mother. Almost as soon as Lorelai had stepped away, his whole body language seemed to change. Rory had trouble nailing it down, but the look was almost predatory. Rory watched as his eyes traveled up and down Lorelai’s retreating body. The way he looked at her mother caused a creepy feeling in her stomach, and forced her to look away.
Shortly Lorelai returned with the keys. She handed them to Rory and said, “Here you go, kiddo. You guys have fun.”
“Thanks mom,” Rory looked at Colin and noticed that whatever she had seen in him earlier that had caused her distress had gone. She nodded at him, and said, “It was nice to meet you Mr. Fletcher.”
“It was nice meet you Rory, Lane.”
“Bye mom.”
“Bye hon. Luke’s for dinner tonight.”
“Sounds good.” Rory said as she turned and headed for the door with Lane close behind. On the way out Rory had to fight her urge to run from the lobby.
End of Chapter 8
|
|
|
Post by javakamp on Mar 26, 2003 19:41:11 GMT -5
Chapter 9: Lettuce Me.
Two days later Lorelai, wearing jeans, her red parka, and a ski cap, walked into Luke’s diner. She looked around and saw Rory sitting at a table by the window, working on her homework. She saw Luke in the other corner waiting on a customer. She waved to Luke, then walked over to Rory’s table and sat down across from her, and said, “Hey.”
Rory looked up from her homework, and said, “Hi mom.” As Lorelai took off her parka Rory glanced at the ski cap then asked, “What is that you’re wearing?”
“My blue turtleneck,” Lorelai responded pointing at her sweater.
“I mean the hat,” Rory said indicating the ski cap Lorelai wore which was black and had the word “Princess” spelled out in silver sequins.
Lorelai pulled the cap off, looked at it and said, “I know, it’s great isn’t it? Sookie got it for me. Sorta a joke about my Halloween costume.”
Rory was about to respond, when Luke walked up holding a large green mug in one hand, and the coffee pot in the other.” Coffee?” he asked.
Lorelai looked at Luke, and said, “I’ll have a double.”
Luke rolled his eyes as he sat the mug in front of her and filled it. As he refilled Rory’s cup he said, “I’m afraid that I only have one burger, so one of you will have to eat something healthy tonight.”
“How could you be out of burgers?” Lorelai asked.
“I d’know,” Luke shrugged, “I think they said something about the cows being on strike.”
Lorelai turned back to Rory, and asked, “Double topping pepperoni pizza and a movie?”
Rory started closing her books and asked, “How about Addams Family?”
Lorelai looked seriously at Rory and asked, “One or two?”
Rory gave Lorelai a duh expression, and replied, “One.”
Nodding Lorelai said, “The one where Wednesday was funny.”
Rory began putting her books away as she said, “That’s the one.”
As Lorelai started to put on her jacket, Luke said, “Alright, I lied I’ve got plenty of burgers, I was just trying to get at least one of you to eat something healthy for a change.”
Lorelai glanced at Rory, who nodded back. As Rory began to unpack her books, Lorelai sat back down and asked, “Why did you of all people think we would fall for that?”
Luke shrugged and said, “Temporary lapse of judgment.”
Lorelai arched her eyebrows and said, “I’ll say.”
Luke looked back at her and said in a deadpan voice, “But in my defense I would like to say that I only did it because I’m your friend, and I care.”
Lorelai looked back in faux surprised and said, “You do? That’s so sweet.” She turned to Rory and asked, “Isn’t that sweet?”
Rory nodded and replied, “That’s sweet.” She turned to Luke and teased, “Luke you care. That is so sweet.”
“What can I say,” Luke answered. “I’m a caring guy.” Pointing at the girls with his pen he asked, “Burgers, and fries?”
“Yes please,” echoed the girls.
As Luke turned away, Lorelai stopped him and said, “And to show you how much I appreciate you caring enough about our health, that you’d lie to us and try to get us to eat something that was really gross, I’m going to let you put a piece of lettuce on my burger.”
Still in his best deadpan voice, but with just a touch of sarcasm Luke replied, “I’m touched.”
As Luke turned and started to walk away, Lorelai called, “Oh, Luke?”
Without stopping or turning around, Luke called back, “Don’t worry, I’ll make sure that the lettuce is far away from the burger.”
Lorelai turned back to Rory and said, “We get such good service here. Maybe we should come here more often.”
**************************** End of Chapter 9 So is anyone reading this?
If you are please feel free to tell me what you think. Just his that little reply button. It'll be fun, I promise.
|
|
|
Post by javakamp on Mar 27, 2003 17:48:02 GMT -5
Chapter 10: The Wedding Viewer
As Rory poured ketchup onto her fries, she asked, “So, aaa… How was your date last night?”
Lorelai looked at her daughter curiously and said, “Fine. Why?”
“What, I can’t ask about your date?” Rory replied.
“No, it’s not that you can’t, its’ more like you don’t.”
“Well, I thought I would start.” Rory replied. “I’m mean you always want to know about my dates.”
“Okay, what do you want to know?” Lorelai asked.
Rory shrugged and replied, “I don’t know, where did you go?”
“Dinner. Movie,” Lorelai answered as she spread mustard on her bun.
Rory nodded as she finished a fry, and then asked, “What’d you see.”
“Well I thought about Greek wedding, but he hadn’t seen it.”
With a knowing nod, Rory responded, “Can’t do that. It ruins the mocking.”
That’s exactly what I said,” Lorelai said pointing at Rory with a fry. “So we saw Sweet Home Alabama.”
“Hmm, another wedding movie, interesting. How was it?”
Let me tell you, that movie is full of mocking potential,” Lorelai answered.
“Oh, I can’t wait.”
They ate quietly for a while until Rory ventured, “So… are you guys going out again?”
Lorelai finished a mouthful of food, and then nodded saying, “Yeah, next week.”
“So, I guess you really like this guy?”
“Lorelai smiled happily and replied, “Yeah. He makes me feel special.”
Rory looked down at her plate and said in a not very convincing voice, “That’s, really great.”
Lorelai returned her burger to her plate and asked, “Rory, sweetie, what’s the matter?”
Rory’s glance shot up in an expression that made Lorelai think of a deer caught in headlights. Rory was quiet for a moment then said, “Nothing. Nothing’s wrong. Nothing at all.”
Lorelai narrowed her eyes at Rory and said, “And the award for the most unconvincing denial goes to…”
Rory shook her head and said, “I don’t know what you mean.”
Lorelai leaned closer and said, “Rory, mommy may be a little slow at times, but she can usually tell when something’s bothering you.”
“No, really. Everything’s fine.”
Lorelai frowned and said, “Rory you know you can tell me anything.”
Rory bit her lip, as she pondered her response for a moment, Before she could reply Luke showed up to refill their coffee cups, and asked, “You guys going to need anything else?”
Lorelai glanced at Rory then said, “Yeah, We’d like two pieces of that chocolate cake, to go.”
Luke started to say something, but Lorelai interrupted him saying, “I know what you are going to say, but before you do, I’d like to point out that I actually ate the lettuce you brought. See, all gone.”
“Huh,” Luke said looking at Lorelai’s plate. “So I don’t suppose if I checked your purse or maybe your pocket’s I’d find a napkin with a piece of lettuce folded up inside.”
Lorelai looked guilty away from Luke, and said, “No, of course not.”
Luke gave her a doubtful look, and said, “That’s what I thought. Okay, two pieces of chocolate cake. I’ll be back.”
Lorelai turned back to Rory, but before she could speak, Rory said, “Okay, I’ll tell you.” Rory looked around, then said, “But not here, okay.”
After a quick stop at the market, the girls were walking home. As they passed by Sookie, and Jackson’s street Lorelai asked, “Rory, does this have anything to do with Max? Or maybe your dad?”
“What? No, no. Nothing like that.”
“Okay,” Lorelai nodded.
They walked in silence for a few moments longer, until Lorelai put her arm around Rory’s shoulder then said, “Since we were talking about Colin and me, I assume that this has something to do with him, or him and me.”
Lorelai felt a slight shrug, but Rory was silent for a moment longer. Eventually Rory sighed and said, “I… I just don’t want you to be mad at me.”
“Oh, sweetie, no. I’ll never be mad at you for telling me how you feel.”
Rory nodded, then said, “Its’ just that… He gives me a weird feeling.”
“Who does? Colin? I know it was uncomfortable when you and Lane walked in on us kissing in the lobby at the Inn. I’m sorry about that,” Lorelai apologized. “That’s why I always tried to keep my dates away from you.”
They were passing Babett's house, as Rory said, “No, I don’t mind you dating. I think you should date who ever you want…”
“But…” Lorelai prompted as they started up their front steps.
Rory was quite as they approached the front door. As Lorelai put her key into the lock, Rory started, “It’s just that Colin…”
Lorelai held the door open for Rory, to enter, and then she followed. When the door was closed, and they started to remove their gloves and coats, Lorelai said, “Go ahead, honey. It’s okay.”
Rory put her coat on the coat rack then turned to Lorelai with apologetic eyes, and said, “He just really, really creeps me out.”
************************************ End of Chapter 10
Intresting. Will Lorelai listen to Rory and take a closer look at Colin?
Find out more in the next chapter.
|
|
|
Post by javakamp on Mar 27, 2003 17:52:15 GMT -5
Chapter 11: Excuse me were you looking at my mommy’s ass
In the middle of the following morning, Lorelai walked into the kitchen at the inn. She walked up to the coffee maker and poured herself a cup. She looked around and saw Sookie cutting some carrots at the far end of the table. She walked up to her friend and said, “Hey, Sookie.”
“Hey, there.” Sookie picked up a piece of one of the carrots that she had been slicing and offered it to Lorelai.
“No thanks,” Lorelai said as she sat on a stool near Sookie.
Sookie returned the carrot to the pile with the other slices as she looked at the tall brunette. Finally, she asked, “What’s the matter sweetie?”
Lorelai took a sip of her coffee then answered, “I had this really weird conversation with Rory last night.”
“Oh my god,” Sookie gasped. “Is it something at school? I bet those kids are being mean again.”
Lorelai shook her head and said, “No it’s nothing like that. The other day she walked in and caught Colin and I kissing.”
Sookie wiped her hands on her apron and asked, “Well, were you kissing, or were you ‘Kissing’?” She emphasized the last word by drawing quotation marks in the air.
“No it was just a little hello kiss. But since then she’s been acting a little weird.”
“Well it’s normal for kids to feel weird seeing a parent like that”
Lorelai shook her head, and said, “I don’t think that’s it. We’ve talked about that before and I think she’s old enough to handle that.”
Sookie picked up a piece of carrot as she asked, “So what did Rory say when you asked her.”
“The other day after Rory saw us kissing, I introduced Colin to Rory and Lane. Then I left them alone while I got the car keys for Rory.” Lorelai paused to take another sip of her coffee then said, “She said that he looked at me in a way that that really gave her the creeps.”
“Looked at you how?”
“From Rory’s description it sounded like he was checking me out.”
“Oh but that’s just guys,” Sookie said with a wave of her hand.
“Yeah, I know. I told her that.”
Sookie got a glint in her eye as she smiled, and said, “But you know sometimes when the right guy looks at you like that, its’ kind of sexy.”
Lorelai smiled back and said, “I know that too, but I did not tell that to Rory.” Then the smile left her face as she continued, “But she says this is different.”
“So what are you going to do?” Sookie asked. “Are you going to ask Colin?”
“Yeah right,” Lorelai replied. “What am I going to ask him, Hey were you checkin out my ass in front of my daughter?”
“Then what?”
Lorelai starred quietly at her coffee for a moment, before answering, “I don’t know.” Lorelai thought for another moment before she put down her coffee and said, “You’re probably right. Rory’s just a little freaked out seeing her mom kissing some strange man. I mean I would know if there was something creepy about Colin, wouldn’t I?”
“Sure I guess.”
“Besides,” Lorelai started, “I’ve got the big date planed for next week.”
“You mean…”
Lorelai smirked and said, “Yep.” Then both women fell into knowing giggles.
*****************************
End of chapter 11
Hummm, wonder what kind of plans Lorelai has?
Check back tomorrow for chapter 12 "No speeding tonight"
|
|
|
Post by Liz on Mar 27, 2003 18:59:37 GMT -5
I really love this fic! There aren't very many good JJ fics out there anymore, so this is a real treat. Can't wait till you continue your wonderful work!
|
|
|
Post by javakamp on Mar 28, 2003 16:50:08 GMT -5
Chapter 12: No speeding tonight
Colin opened the passenger door to his car for Lorelai. When she was seated, he closed the door, walked around to the side, and got in, closing the door, “That was really great restaurant. Thank you for suggesting it.”
Lorelai smiled and said, “Hey if there’s one thing I know about it’s where to get the best food.”
“No argument from me,” Colin replied. He looked at his watch and said, “And we’ve got plenty of time to make it to the movies.”
He put the keys into the ignition but before he could start the car, Lorelai stopped him with a hand on his arm. “Before we head to the movies I have something for you.”
Colin looked on confused as he watched Lorelai open her purse and pull out a small gold box about the size of an index card and 3/4 of an inch thick, wrapped with a red ribbon.
When Lorelai handed him the box he asked, “Lorelai, what’s this?”
“It’s something we call a present. It’s a small token often exchanged between friends to mark special occasions, or sometimes just because one of the friends feels like it.”
Colin took the box from Lorelai and asked, “Is tonight some kind of special occasion, that calls for a gift, that I wasn’t aware of, because in Albany we usually wait till the fourth date before we exchange gifts. But I would feel real bad if I missed something that you guys do here in Connecticut.”
“Well, if you don’t want it…” Lorelai let the thought hang.
“No, no, this is great. Thank you.” He leaned towards her and they met in a kiss that quickly built in intensity. After a moment, they parted for air, and Colin asked, “Why don’t we go back to my room so I can thank you properly?”
“I am so sorry, but you know I can’t do that.”
Colin sounded a little disappointed as he said, “I know, I know. You have to sit an example to your staff, but…”
Lorelai stopped him with a finger to his lips. When she had his attention, she said, “Thank you for being so understanding, and patient.” Colin started to speak, but she interrupted saying, “Before you say anything else, why don’t you open your gift.”
Colin shrugged and slid the ribbon that held the box closed off the box. Once the ribbon was clear he pulled the lid off revealing a layer of cotton padding, with a small piece of plastic about the size, and shape of a credit card. Instead of some bank’s logo and a long string of numbers, this card had the word Travers in stylized green letters printed across it.”
Confused, Colin picked up the card and looked at it for a moment, turning it over in his hand. After a moment he looked at Lorelai and said, “You know one of things I love about you is your wacky sense of, well, everything, but I have to say that I don’t get this one.”
Lorelai smiled sexily at Colin and said in a slightly husky voice, “That happens to be a key card, that is used by the Travers Inn which is about a five minute drive from here.” Colin started to smile as Lorelai continued, “And this particular card happens to go to room 226. I understand that it is a very nice room, and I thought you might want to…” Lorelai dropped her voice a notch lower and concluded, “Check it out.”
As Colin quickly reached for the keys and started the car, he said, “I think it would be fascinating to see room 226 at the Travers Inn.”
Before he could put the car in gear, Lorelai teased, “Okay, but remember there is no speeding.”
Colin looked at her then reached out to pull her into a hungry kiss. After a moment, Colin pulled back, and breathlessly said, “Okay, so how about I speed just a little bit.”
Lorelai nodded eagerly. “Good idea.”
******************************* End of chapter 12
|
|