Saviour from the Past

Chapter Thirty Eight

"How did we end up getting a private jet again?" Lorelai asked Rory as they made their way through the airport.

"Grandpa actually. He looked into it and realized that it wasn't actually that much more per person to fly private compared to us all going business class, because to get actual first class like Grandma wanted meant a layover in London. I think he said it was only forty percent more to just hire a jet and not have any luggage restrictions." Rory said, looking pointedly at the mountain of luggage that the group had with them.

"Yes, Lorelai. It was actually only eight thousand for the return trip. Sixteen is a perfect group size for flying private as it fills the plane so the prices aren't inflated to cover for it not being full." Richard stated, from his seat as they waited for boarding.

"I wanted him to get a bigger plane but he said it was unnecessary," Emily huffed beside him.

"We don't need one with a bedroom Emily. I'm sure that the lounge chairs will be plenty comfortable for anyone who wants to sleep through the flight."

Lorelai rolled her eyes in Tristan's direction hearing her father speak as they both fought the urge to laugh at Emily's indignant face.

"This way we don't have to take a red eye," Chris said, aware that his mother hated them.

"And we are flying directly to Cork," Tristan said. "That saves us a few hours of driving."

"We still have over an hour of driving when we land though, so for the first night we are all staying in Cork." Rory stated, looking at everyone.

"We are just along for the ride, just tell us where to go," Lane said with a smile, as Zach nodded vigorously in agreement.

"We don't have the boys for a week so anything is a win for us." Zach said.

"Now boarding the Gilmore Dugray party," was announced over the tannoy causing everyone to start the shuffle to board, ensuring they didn't forget anything.

"This place is amazing Rory, however did you find it?" Victoria asked. The ladies were all having manicures and pedicures in the spa, while the men were golfing, although Luke probably was just driving the cart.

"Google," Rory quipped. "There were so many places that came up when we looked into it that it really was a struggle to settle on one. Really, it was availability and luck that made our decision for us. The hotel had a cancellation for this week, and we could book the area we wanted for the ceremony and pictures. Because we weren't set on it being a weekend it was easier."

"I know that the rooms of the hotel are definitely giving me some ideas to implement in the Dragonfly, and I've been taking pictures of all the menus for Sookie." Lorelai said.

"I have been impressed by the quality of the seafood." Emily added, sounding surprised.

"I think it's because we hear so much about Mediterranean seafood, that you don't realize other places in Europe have good sources of fish as well," Francine stated.

"Everyone is very competent," Paris added, inspecting her nails, having been one of the first to get them painted.

"I think it's all amazing. Good choices Rory." Lane said enthusiastically.

A few hours later, Rory, Paris and Lane were all sharing a bottle of wine in the outdoor hot tub overlooking the river flowing through the hotel grounds.

"Okay, now this is awesome," Paris said, leaning her head back against the edge of the tub.

"Ten out of ten on hotel choice Rory," Lane said, raising her glass in a toast.