Author's note: I'm sure there are probably a lot of fics like this floating around out there but rewatching season six proved to be too inspirational to not give this a try! I would love feedback on the format of the emails. I tried to make them look typical of a real email but I don't want the format to be annoying. :) Also, the title and the chapter titles come from The Icarus Account's "Closer to You".
To: Jess
November 19, 2005 12:15pm
Subject: Yale
Message:
Jess,
I'm going back to Yale next semester. It's not as impressive as writing a book, but…
-Rory
To: Rory
November 19, 2005 12:36pm
Subject: Re: Yale
Message:
Nice going, Gilmore.
P.S. It's just a short novel.
-Jess
To: Jess
November 19, 2005 12:43pm
Subject: Re: Re: Yale
Message:
It still counts as a book :)
-Rory
To: Rory
November 19, 2005 14:48pm
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Yale
Message:
You're using emoticons now? That time off changed you…
-Jess
To: Jess
November 19, 2005 12:56pm
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Yale
Message:
Sorry, it's a habit. The girls at the DAR thought they were cute and youthful.
P.S. If you reply change the subject line!
-Rory
To: Rory
November 19, 2005 1:03pm
Subject: Better?
Message:
Was giving up the DAR part of the returning to Yale package?
-Jess
To: Jess
November 19, 2005 1:09pm
Subject: Yes
Message:
Nope. I still like the DAR. They're kind of funny. Although none of them have seen Harry Potter.
-R
To: Rory
November 19, 2005 1:14pm
Subject: Oh man
Message:
You weren't one of those weirdos that lined up at midnight on Thursday to see it, were you?
-J
To: Jess
November 19, 2005 1:23pm
Subject: Expecto patronum
Message:
No. But only because my mom had to work in the morning. And those people weren't weirdos! They're just passionate.
-R
To: Rory
November 19, 2005 1:30pm
Subject: That's not even a real word
Message:
Harry Potter is kids' stuff. It's a weak reimagining of Lord of the Rings, which was too boring for words.
-J
To: Jess
November 19, 2005 1:36pm
Subject: It's Latin for pretentious author
Message:
It's not kids' stuff! They're excellent books. Look up Joseph Campbell's monomyth to see why you're wrong about it being a Lord of the Rings rip-off.
-R
To: Rory
November 19, 2005 1:44pm
Subject: No, it's not
Message:
The monomyth is just an excuse to stick with the same boring formula for fantasy stories! This is why I don't read fantasy. It's all the same. I don't want to hear about the same journey over and over again. Harry Potter is the same thing as Star Wars too.
-J
To: Jess
November 19, 2005 1:56pm
Subject: Killjoy
Message:
I will admit that Star Wars is boring. Mom and Luke like it. Are you coming to Stars Hollow for Thanksgiving? We're having it at Mom and Luke's house this year.
-R
To: Rory
November 19, 2005 2:17pm
Subject: Am not
Message:
I think Luke mentioned something about that a little while back. I might go. None of the guys here know how to cook a turkey.
-J
To: Jess
November 19, 2005 2:29pm
Subject: Are too
Message:
Sookie's making the turkey so you're safe there. You should come. I think it'll be fun. Or interesting, at least.
-R
To: Rory
November 19, 2005 2:38pm
Subject: Nope
Message:
I'll keep that in mind. Are you dragging Logan all the way out to the sticks for the big shindig?
-J
To: Jess
November 19, 2005 2:49pm
Subject: Re: Nope
Message:
I don't think so.
-R
To: Rory
November 19, 2005 2:56pm
Subject: Re: Re: Nope
Message:
Is he allergic to staying in places that don't have penthouses?
-J
To: Jess
November 19, 2005 3:04
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Nope
Message:
We're just taking a little time apart right now.
-R
To: Jess
November 19, 2005 3:06pm
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Nope
Message:
I have to go. I'm supposed to be at the inn by 3:30. I'll talk to you later!
-R
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To: Rory
Saved on: November 19, 2005 3:07pm
Subject: [No Subject]
Message:
What are you doing with him, Rory?
-J