Gilmore Sisters

Chapter 26 ~ Love is a Terrible Thing

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  "I appreciate everything you've done, Grandma. But, it's time." I say to Grandma from the door of her house. 

  She sighs, defeated. "Well," she sighs again. "I suppose it wouldn't be such a bad thing."

  "It won't." I assure her. 

  "Okay then. Friday dinners are back on. I hope you know that." she wags a finger at me. "Make sure your mother knows too."

  I nod. And Rory says, "Of course, Grandma. She would never miss Friday night dinner."

  Grandma rolls her eyes. "She's had ways to get out of it a few times. I don't doubt that she'll catch some bug and fall ill right on the night she's supposed to come here for dinner."

  Rory sighs, but plasters a smile on her face. "I'll make sure she stays far away from sick people. I promise." she leans forward and kisses Grandma on the cheek. "Love you. I'll see you Friday. Tell Grandpa I said bye."

  She nods and waves her off. "Bye Rory." she faces me. "You should run along too. Don't want to be late."

  I smile and hug her tightly. "Thank you, Grandma."

  "You're very welcome, dear." she replies. When we pull away she says, "You and Rory are welcome anytime, I hope you know that."

  "We do." I tell her, starting to walk away. "Bye!"

  "Bye Callie!"

  * * *

  "What time are they coming?" Mom asks me and Rory. 

  "Um, I don't know. 9 maybe?" I offer.

  "Okay.." she says hesitantly. "And what time are you coming home? You're going your separate ways mid-day right?"

  Rory nods, offering Mom some coffee with a questioning face. I can tell Mom's expression is her way saying, How are you still questioning this right now? 

  "I'll probably be home by 10. No later than 11." I tell her. 

  She nods approvingly before turning to Rory. "11." Rory says. "Dean has something special planned."

  Mom smiles and Rory blushes at the thoughts of what it could be. I however, am caught up in my own thoughts, worries and concerns. What was I going to do about Lopez? How could I ever face him again? Did he think we could be together? But my one main concern is, what in the world am I supposed to tell Asher?! He's so sweet and loving. How could I ruin something incredible between us?

  The sound of a knock on the door startles me from my thoughts. 

  "I'll get it!" Rory leaps up happily, hurrying to the door.

  "Hey," Mom says softly, her voice barely above a whisper. "Are you alright?"

  I look up at her face, so considerate. So sincere. Too bad I can't tell her what's actually troubling me. 

  "Just nervous." I manage to get out, without my voice breaking. "I'll be fine." I say, already shrugging it away.

  "Alright.." she says, still sounding unsure of my answer. 

  "Really." I try to convince her. 

  She nods, then glances in the direction of the door, where Rory is supposed to be inviting Dean and Asher inside. I wonder what's going on.