Hi, everyone! It's great to be back writing again. I can't believe the last time I updated this story was February. I am so sorry to everyone who has been waiting at anguish and probably throwing darts at a board with my face on it. Except you don't know what I look like so it would probably be a picture of the invisible man or-

Sorry, I'm rambling too much. Well as I said, it's great to be back. For those of you who don't know, I kinda went crazy after all of these horrible things happened after one another (drunk driving deaths, that's all I can say) and I got crazy depressed and lost 30 pounds, (I only weighed 115) and had to be put in a mental health facility.

But before I start getting fruit baskets with inspirational quotes, I have recovered and have gained 20 pounds back so I'm still underweight but not anorexic. And I'm hoping to feel better with my writing too.

So I hope you enjoy!

I shiver as I stand outside Truncheon in the pale morning sun. Even though it's May, it feels like March. Damn global warming.

"I just don't know what to do or think or…Lane can you please help me?"

"I wish I could," Lane's tired voice rings out through the speaker, "But you woke me up at seven in the morning and have kept me on the phone for half an hour when I have twin 2 month olds who went to sleep 45 minutes ago. I'm not in a good advice mindset."

I silently groan and count to ten, hopeful that I won't snap at my best friend. "Ok, well, tell me this….Do you think Jess and I deserve another chance?"

"Yes." She says immediately.

"Really? That's not the sleep deprivation talking?"

"Rory, I've though for years that you and Jess weren't over. I've been team Jess ever since the infamous Yale visit. He's in love with you. You're in love with him. Just….take the plunge. You'll regret it for the rest of your life if you don't."

I smile lightly and whisper, "Thanks Lane."

"No problem, now let me go to bed."

I chuckle quietly, "All right sleep tight." I end the call and check quickly to see if my mom left a message for me. I sigh as I turn off my phone, unsure of whether to take the silence as good or bad. I quickly turned around and walked back inside Truncheon and climbed the stairs before going into Jess's room. He's still sleeping so I silently grab my clothes and make-up bag and walk to the bathroom.

Twenty minutes later, I emerge freshly showered and made-up when I see that Jess is no longer in bed. Confused, I walk downstairs, the aroma of coffee playing a siren to my senses. As I reach the kitchen I walk up to the dark haired man by the coffee machine.

"Morning."

Jess turns around and smiles before handing me a mug of the hot brew, "Hey. How'd you sleep?"

After a quick kiss and sip of coffee, I answer, "Ok, I had to call Lane earlier, that's why I wasn't in bed."

"I figured, you probably wouldn't run away without your stuff." He smirks when he sees my blush but says, "So I had an interesting conversation while you were in the shower."

"Really, who with?" I ask as I take a sip of his amazing coffee.

"Your mother."

I quickly pull out my phone and dial Luke's, "Luke quick, what's Jess' number?"

Silence answers on the other end for a moment, "Uh, why do you want my nephew-who-you-hate's number."

"Because Rory's there."

"Where"

"Philadelphia."

"What? Why is she-"

"Look, I'll explain later but I need the number now please."

"Hold on" I hear rummaging through the receiving and then my diner man's voice beings reading numbers as I quickly jot them down.

"Thanks, Luke. I'll see you tonight." I quickly hang up and begin to punch the numbers into my phone. It rings once, twice, three times….

Finally, "Hello?" a deep, sleep-ridden voice calls out and I recognize it as Jess'.

"Hey Jess, it's Lorelai Gilmore."

Silence on the other end and I wonder briefly if he hung up. "Hi, Ms. Gilmore. May I ask the reason for this early morning call?"

"Cut the crap Jess, I know Rory's there."

"I didn't ask her to come here. She just showed up."

"I know, look…. I don't know if this 'thing' that you two have is serious or even a 'thing' but I want you to know that you are both adults and you're allowed to make your own decisions."

"Why are you telling me this?"

"Because…. My parents tried to stop me and Luke from being together and I remember how mad I was at them for it and if I thought I ever did that to Rory, it would kill me and I realized that I did it when you and Rory were together. Honestly, I still think you're a punk-"

"Highest compliments."

"But, if you are what Rory wants then I'm not going to stand in her way."

"Why didn't you tell Rory this?"

"Because I don't think she wants to talk to me right now. Will you just tell her I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make her upset."

….."I'll tell her."

I feel relief wash over me and a smile forming, "Thank you, and maybe we could leave what happened all those years ago in the past?"

"I'd like that."

"Okay, well. I'll see you around soon. Or maybe not? Or-"

"You will."

I pause before softly saying, "Thanks Jess."

"Don't mention it." As the line goes dead, I feel a smile light up my face and I begin my day, a little extra spring in my step.

"I love the smell of a finished chapter in the morning"

I hope you loved it and if not, be gentle, I'm already crazy. Anyway, send me a review and I'll start the next chapter.

QOTD: What's your favorite TV show that's on the air?

Mine is a cross between How I Met Your Mother, 2 Broke Girls, and New Girl.

Yes, two of those just started but I think they're pretty good so far. It probably helps that I look like Zooey Deschanel and Kat Dennings put together.

Anyway, hope to hear from you soon!