Gilmore Girls 2

Chapter 4: Michelle...

Lorelai's P.O.V.

I wake up to the sound of Luke in the shower.

"Early...." is all I can think.  don't let my eyes linger open and try to remember what I was dreaming about. The water shuts off and I hear him shuffle around getting ready. Paul Anka moves closer to me and I can feel his warmth. Rory suddenly comes to my mind and I think about what I want to do when she comes back.

I get lost in my thoughts and barely notice when Luke comes over and gives me a kiss on the forehead, whispering goodbye. I doze back off and it seems only seconds pass before my alarm goes off at 7, 2 hours later. Pushing the off button, my my eyes flutter open as my vision becomes clear. I throw the blankets from me and get up, yawning and stretching. I shuffle into the bathroom and start getting ready. Washing my face and brushing my hair, then plugging in my curling iron. As it heats up I put on some powder, eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara lightly. When the iron beeps, telling me its ready, I twist my brown locks around the barrel in alternate directions. When I'm done I turn it off and brush through the curls so they become more wavy. When I leave the bathroom my eyes move up to the clock to see what time it is and I see that it's a little later than usual. Quickly, I change clothes and get my shoes, purse, and jacket before saying goodbye to Paul Anka and leaving to Luke's.

"Cesar, where are those eggs?" Luke yells to the kitchen as I enter the diner. "They'll be right out Miss." He says to a lady sitting at the counter. She nods in response and continues reading a magazine. I walk up and take an empty seat. Luke spots me and comes over. "Coffee?" He asks and I nod. He turns around and gets a blue cup and sets it in front of me. Then pours the delicious black-brown liquid into it as steam lingers up to my nose, letting me smell the aroma. I lift the cup and blow it before I take a sip. The harsh taste jolts me awake while the bitter yummy taste soothes me.

I set the cup back down and I hear my phone ring. I pull it out of my purse and Sookie's name appears. Luke sighs and points to the no cell phones sign but I ignore him and answer it.

"Hello?" I ask.

"Hello? Lorelai?" I hear her ask.

"Yeah? What's up?"

"I need you to come to work please. Now." She tells me. At the same time I feel Luke's hand on my arm as he pulls me through the diner toward the door.

"Why? What's wrong?"

"Michelle is being Michelle." She tells me and that's all I need to know.

"I'll be right there." I say as Luke opens the door. Just as I'm about to go outside I hang up and smile up at him, knowing I've frustrated him.

"Seriously?" He asks. I smile wider and walk back over to the counter.

"Can I get this to go, please?" I ask him.

"Are you going to start following my rules?"

"Nope." I say and he frowns but gives in, giving me a to go cup. "Thank you."

He nods and hands me a donut. "Here, you must be hungry."

"Well, when you're being pulled at lightning speed across a diner you work up an appetite."

He smiles. "I'll see you later."

"Bye doll." I say as I give him a kiss and gather my things, leaving the diner, and driving to work.

I pull up to the inn and see beds laying outside that are supposed to be inn rooms. I park my car and get out. When I enter the inn Sookie is sitting in the dining room, resting her head on her hands. I can tell she's stressed.

"Sookie?"

"Lorelai? Oh thank god. Michelle is insane." She tells me as her head whips up and she walks quickly over to me.

"Why what happened?" I inquire.

"I have no idea. He came in not saying a word and you know he's really mad when he does that because normally he doesn't shut up. So I asked him what was wrong and he just stood there looking at me. You know, like the way he does when he thinks you're beneath him. I asked him what was wrong and he gazed at me like I had just insulted his mother. So he just walked away and I went back to the kitchen. Next thing I know, employees were fleeing like they'd just seen a monster and I heard crashing and banging." her enthusiasm is making her a bit breathless as she continues, "I went into the dining room and tables were turned over, dishes were shattered, and when I got to the front desk area Michelle was breaking things and ordering people to do things in a mixture of French and English with a furious and bitter tone. It was horrible." Tears form in her eyes and I can tell the memory of our precious inn being destroyed hurts her.

"Let me talk to him." I sigh, knowing that's it's  probably just his sensitive personality overreacting. I walk to the front desk and approach him as he angrily types on the computer, nearly crushing the keyboard. "Michelle?"

"Yes?" He snaps.

"What's up.." I ask in a concerned voice.

"Nothing. Bill I told you to take that bed out!! Not bring it in!! Idiot.." he yells, startling me.

"Michelle what is going on?!"

"The rooms are ugly. We need to change them."

"What do you mean? Michelle what is wrong with you? Truthfully."

He sighs then turns away from me more in shame. "I'm losing my house.."

Startled, I ask further, "What? How? Why?"

"I bet on this famous designer and of few other cosmetologists thinking they would come out with fabulous new lines that Vogue would want.. but they didn't. Stupid Revlon took them and now I have nothing." His accent makes the word sound silly as usual.

"Michelle..."

"I know it was dumb but I really thought I had a chance. Now me and Paw-Paw have to find somewhere else to go."

"What about a nearby apartment?"

"Palease. An apartment complex near Starshollow? What are you, stupid?"

"How about the inn? Rent a room."

"We are completely booked from now until next Spring!" He snaps. Feeling sorry for him I remember that Rory's room isn't being used.

"Why don't you stay with me? Rory's room is empty and we are pretty close to the inn. Plus, I'm sure Paul Anka would like a new friend."

"Well...I don't know..."

"Come on Michelle."

"I guess I will just have to ignore the fact that your filthy dog is a mutt. But sure, I will let you take me." I give him a fake smile and roll my eyes as I walk away.

Rory's P.O.V.

I get off of the familiar large tour bus that I have become too used to. With my notepad and pen in hand I approach the thick crowd of people waiting to hear the president's speech. As I approach closer it begins to become more difficult to get through and hear.

"Excuse me. Can you help me? I'm lost." A familiar male voice asks me and I freeze.

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