In The Forgotten Gilmore, Alessia Gilmore grapples with adolescence in Stars Hollow, a town where gossip flows as freely as coffee at Luke's Diner. Overshadowed by her mother Lorelai's bond with twin sister Rory, Alessia finds solace in her irrevere...
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Alessia wandered aimlessly through the Stars Hollow town square, her mind swirling with thoughts. It had been a strange morning, and the usual warmth of the small town didn't quite reach her today. She decided to head back home, hoping for some solace in the quiet of her room.
As she approached the house, she noticed Lorelai and Max Medina standing on the porch, engaged in a lighthearted conversation. Lorelai's eyes sparkled with laughter, and Max's warm smile was infectious. Their relationship had been a whirlwind, and Alessia had mixed feelings about it. She liked Max well enough, but sometimes it felt like another thing she was left out of.
"Hey, Mom, Max," Alessia greeted as she walked up the steps.
"Hi, sweetie," Lorelai replied absentmindedly, her focus still on Max. "Max was just telling me about this hilarious incident at school."
Max turned to Alessia, his eyes kind. "Hey, Alessia. How's your day going?"
"Fine, I guess," Alessia said with a shrug. "Just needed some air."
Lorelai barely glanced at her. "That's nice, honey. Max, you were saying?"
Alessia slipped inside, feeling a pang of isolation. She made her way to the kitchen, where Rory was sitting at the table, her nose buried in a book. Dean sat across from her, looking a little bored but clearly happy to be in her company.
"Hey, Alessia," Dean greeted with a friendly smile.
"Hey, Dean. Rory," Alessia replied, grabbing an apple from the counter.
Rory looked up and smiled. "Hey, sis. How's your day?"
"Fine. Just took a walk," Alessia said, biting into the apple.
Dean leaned back in his chair, watching Rory with admiration. Their relationship was solid, comfortable, but Alessia couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy at their effortless connection.
"So, any big plans for today?" Alessia asked, trying to make conversation.
"Just hanging out," Dean said. "We were thinking of heading to Doose's Market later to pick up some snacks for a movie night."
"Sounds fun," Alessia said, her tone neutral.
"You're welcome to join us," Rory offered, her smile sincere.
"Thanks, but I think I'll pass. I've got some reading to catch up on," Alessia said, waving her book in the air.
Rory's expression softened. "Are you sure? It'll be fun."
"Positive. You two enjoy," Alessia replied, heading towards the living room.
She flopped onto the couch, staring at the ceiling. The sounds of laughter and conversation from the kitchen filled the air, but it felt distant, like she was on the outside looking in.
A few hours later, Alessia was preparing to meet up with Isabella. Just as she was about to step outside, she was greeted by the booming voice of Babette Dell.
"Hey, sweetie! Where you off to in such a hurry?" Babette asked, her voice loud enough to wake the entire town.
"Just meeting Isabella," Alessia replied, smiling despite the slight ringing in her ears.
"Tell her I said hi! And don't get into too much trouble, okay?" Babette added with a wink.
"No promises," Alessia said with a grin before heading down the street.
She made her way to Luke's Diner, where Isabella was already waiting. The smell of coffee and fried food filled the air as they walked in.
"Hey, Alessia. Ready for some caffeine?" Isabella greeted her with a smile.
"Always," Alessia replied, heading to the counter where Luke was wiping down some mugs.
"Hey, kid," Luke greeted gruffly. "You know that stuff's basically liquid heart attack, right?"
"Better than a heart attack caused by boredom," Alessia shot back with a smirk.
Luke grumbled, shaking his head. "Why don't you try tea for once?"
"Not a chance," Alessia said, taking her cup of coffee from him.
As they found a table, Jess sauntered down from the apartment upstairs, his usual smirk in place. He made his way over to the counter, exchanging a few words with Luke before glancing around the diner. His eyes landed on Rory and Dean, who had just walked in, and he sauntered over to them.
"Hey, Rory," Jess said, his voice carrying a hint of flirtation. "Dean."
"Jess," Dean replied curtly, his arm around Rory's shoulders tightening slightly.
"Jess," Rory acknowledged, trying to keep her tone neutral. She couldn't deny the tiny spark of excitement she felt whenever Jess was around, but she pushed it aside, reminding herself of her relationship with Dean.
Alessia watched the interaction from her table, rolling her eyes slightly. "Dean's great and all, but he's so... vanilla," she whispered to Isabella.
"Totally," Isabella agreed. "But he's good for Rory. Keeps her grounded."
"Yeah, yeah," Alessia said, taking another sip of her coffee.
Just then, Luke stomped over to where Miss Patty was sitting, mockingly commentating on the softball game they'd watched earlier. "Hey, Patty, how about you take your play-by-play somewhere else?" Luke said, his voice low and angry.
Patty gave a dramatic sigh and stood up, "Alright, alright. I'll leave you to your diner duties, Mr. Grumpy."
Luke shook his head as she walked out. "Some people," he muttered under his breath.
"That's our Luke," Isabella said with a grin.
Despite the occasional moments of levity and connection, Alessia couldn't shake the feeling of being left out and overlooked in her own family. The dynamic between Lorelai and Max, Rory and Dean, and even the subtle flirtations between Rory and Jess only served to highlight the gaps in her own connections.
And so, with a resigned sigh, Alessia settled into her seat, her thoughts a tangled mess as she navigated the complicated web of relationships that made up her life in Stars Hollow.
