Writer's notice
The reason why I decided to try and write this fanfic about the Gilmore Girls is because I recently watched the episode where Richard and Emily renew their vows. I liked seeing how "old" people can become as young again, and when Richard talked about how they took care of Lorelai when she was ill as a child, I was touched, and I wanted to see more feelings from Richard and Emily.
To make this story work, I had to change a few of the things that we see on the show. To make this plot work, Emily and Richard would have to be very young when they had Lorelai, or Lorelai would have been even younger than 16 when she had Rory. You're the reader, it's your choice.
I wanted to write this fanfic as an actual season of manuscripts, but much shorter than the real manuscripts are. Also, there's always only one plot throughout the episode, unlike on the TV-show.
Finally, I know I'm not supposed to excuse my story in advance, but I feel that you need to know that this is my first Gilmore Girls-fanfic ever. Also I might add that english is not my first language, in case you haven't already noticed.
Some of my proofreaders told me that they thought the idea in this fanfic was a bit weird, as in "something-I-wouldn't-like", but that as soon as they had seen how I had used this idea, they liked it. Therefore, I think you should read all of this before you make an opinion.
I would like to thank my proofreader Sarah, who has helped me a lot!
I hope you'll like my "season". Here's the first episode, please read and review. BTW: I love it when reviwers use examples or quotes from the story.
Disclaimer: Of course I do not own any of the "Gilmore Girls" characters, but i suppose I own the ones I've added.
She's so strong by Ane Berentsen
At Richard and Emily's house. Lorelai knocks on the door, there's no answer, so she enters.
LORELAI: Mum? What's up? Why'd ya have to rush me over here? I didn't have the time to take a shower, I probably smell like a...
EMILY (from upstairs): I don't believe it!
Lorelai runs up the stairs and into her mother's room. Emily is walking back and forth, she seems upset. Lorelai just seems confused.
EMILY: I just can't believe it, it can't be right, it, it just...can't!
LORELAI: What, mum, what can't be right?
EMILY: It's just so absurd; I didn't think this could happen. It's...horrible!
LORELAI: OK, you're freaking me out now, 'cause you're even more distressed than normal. What's up?
Emily walks over to the nightstand by her bed and picks up a small object. She hands it to Lorelai.
LORELAI: Um...This is a pregnancy test.
EMILY: Mhm
LORELAI: And... It's positive.
EMILY: Mhm
LORELAI: Who's is it? It can't be yours?
EMILY: Mhm
LORELAI (Throws the test away. Is very upset): What? Come on! You're the grandmother of a teenager! You've gotta' be kidding me! Please tell me you're kidding!
Emily sits down on the bed while she is talking.
EMILY: I'm not! Three months ago, I thought I'd lost the...you know...cause it didn't show up and I was at the right age for losing...it...and everything. But then I started feeling sick every morning, and it just kept coming on and on and I could not figure out what it was until I woke up today and it just hit me. I thought "That can't be right" so I decided to buy one of those tests just to get it out of my head. But then it was positive and I didn't know what to do, and your father is out of town, so I called you instead and…well, you know the rest.
LORELAI (places her hands on the forehead and yells): Oh...Man! What are you going to' do? You have to tell dad!
RICHARD (from downstairs): Tell me what? (Steps in the stairs, before Richard enters the room, with a suitcase in his hand) I'm home early. What's going on up here?
Lorelai and Emily look at Richard, then they look at each other before looking back at Richard again.
INTRO "WHERE YOU LEAD"
In Lorelai's kitchen. Lorelai is getting a can of soda in the fridge before she walks over to Rory, who is sitting by the table. Rory seems shocked.
RORY: So, what did grandpa say?
LORELAI: He didn't say anything for a while. So I thought it would be better if I left.
RORY: I wonder if Grandma could apply to get into the "Guinness Book of World Records?"
LORELAI: Actually, I checked it out on the computer once I got home. The oldest people who have had children are all like tens years older than her.
RORY: It's gotta be something about being a Gilmore. I mean, you had me when you where very young...
LORELAI (Interrupts) Really? I didn't know that.
RORY: ...And Grandma is...well...she's old!
LORELAI: Word! They should put a chastity belt on women once they turn, say...45. At least mothers! I don't even want to' think about...
RORY (Interrupts): So what's next, what'll happen to me?
LORELAI: I don't know, you make your husband carry your children or something? It's gonna' take a lot to top your grandmother.
Someone knocks on the door. Lorelai is about to get up, but Rory beats her to it.
RORY: I'll get it!
Rory opens the door, it's Emily.
RORY: Grandma! We were just talking about you.
EMILY(Enters): Hi, Rory, I guess your mother told you...(Looks away)
LORELAI: Well, you know me, I just had to spread the news.
EMILY: I don't mind if Rory knows but if I find out you've been talking about this to someone else...
LORELAI (Interrupts): I know, I'll burn in blabbermouth hell.
Rory scowls at Lorelai, while she offers Emily a chair. Emily sits down.
RORY: So, have you and Grandpa talked it over?
EMILY: Yes, we have. I'm already applying to get a delayed abortion. I've just seen my doctor and he says that if everything runs as planned, I'll have it done by Thursday.
RORY: I've heard those kinds of things could cause terrible traumas.
EMILY: Well, I'm not planning to take it in on me. I really wish it was Thursday so I could just forget about it all.
Emily gets up.
EMILY: Anyway, I just popped in on my way home to inform you of our decision. I'd better get going, Richard's waiting.
Rory opens the door to Emily. All the three of them say "bye" as Emily leaves. Rory sits down.
RORY: I don't think she'll be able to not take it in on her.
LORELAI: If anyone can, it will be my mother. She is like the White Witch, mixed with a little Cruella DeVille!
RORY: Come on, Mum, I feel sorry for her.
LORELAI: Well, she sure didn't feel sorry for me when I found out I was pregnant.
RORY: You know what they say; there are two groups of people who never have sex: Your children and your parents.
LORELAI (pretends to be angry and leery): You're damn right my child doesn't have sex!
Rory puts on a sly face as she gets up and leaves the room. Lorelai's expression turns into a smile.
At the diner. Luke is behind the counter. Lorelai enters, says "hi" to him and gives him a quick kiss. She then sits down on a stool. Luke starts pouring her some coffee. It's dark outside, and there's no other people in the diner.
LUKE: So, long day?
LORELAI: Really long, I feel like I've been up for like a day and a night, I was up at eight this morning, even though I was working really late last night.
LUKE: I thought you were planning to sleep in today?
LORELAI: I was. My mother called and woke me up. Yawns
LUKE: Why?
LORELAI: I...um...can't tell you. It's nothing
LUKE: I can see that it's something. What is it?
LORELAI: I'm not supposed to tell you, but it doesn't matter. My mother's pregnant...
LUKE: What! Are you serious?
LORELAI: I know, it's crazy. She's way too old to even be thinking about sex.
LUKE: Well, that too, but isn't she...you know...
LORELAI: Obviously not.
Luke shakes his head.
LORELAI: But she's having it removed, she's having an abortion later this week.
LUKE):Aha... So(looks at her with a sly look), there's still some spark in your old folks, huh?
LORELAI( pretends to be feeling sick): Don't remind me, or I promise you, I will live in celibacy for the rest of my life.
LUKE: Well...(leans over the counter and gives her a kiss) I don't want that to happen.
The next day, at Lane's place. Rory knocks on the door, Lane lets her in, they hug each other.
RORY: So, are you alone?
LANE: Yep, the guys went out for groceries.
RORY: Good, cause I've got to talk to you. In private.
LANE: OK, let's go to my room.
They go to Lane's room and sit down on the bed.
LANE: What's up?
RORY: Well, I kind of' promised not to tell anyone, but you hardly ever meet my grandparents anyway, so...
LANE (Interrupts): This has something to do with your grandparents?
RORY: Yeah, this has everything to do with them. Grandma's pregnant.
LANE: Your grandma? Isn't she like way too old?
RORY: She's 53. According to my mum, people have had children in their sixties. But she's not having it, thought, she's seen a doctor about it.
LANE: That's like...the most insane thing I've ever heard. But what does it have to do with me?
RORY: Nothing, I just, I had to tell someone. I tried to talk to Paris, but she hasn't spoke to me for three days.
LANE: Why, is she mad at you?
RORY: No, she's sympathizing with the deaf. Anyway, I went to see you instead, I just had to talk to someone. I mean, grandma's three months going. You've heard the horror stories about late abortions, haven't you?
LANE: I'm from an Asian community, what do you think?
RORY: It just seems so terrible that grandma has to go through something like that.
LANE: Well, at least she's lucky to have her family to lean on. You can be there for her if she needs to talk about it.
RORY: Hello? It's my grandmother we're talking about. She is not exactly a winner when it comes to sharing her true feelings.
LANE: It's just like my mum. She's no good at that either, but still, I know when she needs me to be there for here, or when to keep away.
RORY: I guess you're right.
A few days later, at Richard and Emily's. Richard is helping Emily put her coat on.
RICHARD: Are you sure you don't want me to drive you?
EMILY: Why'd I want that? I'm perfectly capable of driving a car on my own, you know that.
RICHARD: Of course. (He is done with the coat and he gives her a quick kiss on the forehead). Good luck, darling.
EMILY: Richard, please. Do not look as if I'm about to leave for World War Three. Dr. Brott assured me that this was just a simple procedure. There's nothing to worry about.
RICHARD: Of course not. (Opens the door to her) Bye then.
EMILY: Good bye.
Richard remains in the open door as Emily's car drives away. When she is out of sight, a sad look appears in his face.
In Lorelai's living room. Rory and Lorelai are watching TV, Lorelai is eating from a big bowl of popcorn. Rory gets up.
LORELAI: What's this, you're leaving me before"Desperate Housewives"has even started?
RORY: I have to go back to Yale really early tomorrow morning. I'll be in my room if Mike and Susan get back together or something.
Rory is halfway up the stairs when she remembers something and turns.
RORY: Wasn't it today that grandma was going to the hospital, by the way?
LORELAI: Yep.
RORY: Should we call her, you know, like, later?
LORELAI: I'm not sure. I think we'll wait for a few days.
RORY: OK. I guess you're right. Better to wait. (Runs upstairs)
The doorbell rings. Lorelai puts the popcorn away and answers the door. Outside in the rain she finds Emily, who is crying.
EMILY: I couldn't do it...
LORELAI(A bit shocked): Come on in, Mum.
Emily enters and Lorelai takes her coat of and directs her towards the couch. Emily sits down, Lorelai sits down next to her.
EMILY(Cries): I was driving up to the hospital and I suddenly realized that I couldn't go through with this. I haven't thought of it as something I would miss or anything, you know, I didn't even think of it as a baby, not until I certainly realized what I was about to do.(Sniffles)It's like I've been chosen, you know, it's like my body has been chosen. I don't want to throw it all way. (Leans on Lorelai's shoulder. Lorelai gets a surprised expression on her face, but she starts running her hand over her mother's shoulder).What do you think your father will say?
LORELAI (in a caring voice): Don't worry about that now, you can deal with him later. You need some rest.
Emily closes her eyes.
LORELAI (Whispers): Well, Mum, at least now you know how I felt.
Emily doesn't respond. Rory comes back into the room, Lorelai looks up at her and puts a finger over her lips. Rory looks a bit confused, Lorelai seems surprisingly calm. This is the picture we see as we fade out.
The end