Lorelai and Luke's relationship hits a rough patch, and they decide to take a break. Lorelai becomes increasingly withdrawn and unresponsive, prompting Luke to call an ambulance. Worried sick, Luke follows Lorelai to the hospital where the doctor reveals what happened. As the doctor runs tests to determine the extent of the damage, Luke reflects on their argument and wishes he had handled things differently. Things turn out okay. More happens, Rory goes on a date, Kirk gets asked to leave the Diner, and some other not-so-severe emergencies come and go.
TW: There is mention and talking about depression, hospitals, and OD, so if any of those are something that makes you uncomfortable or could be triggering, please don't read!
This is also my first story, so bear with me if it isn't perfect or as good as some stories here, I hope I'll get there one day!
Started on April 10, 2023
When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love?
Season 4 of The Mechanic
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Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over.
Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop.
As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future.
Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
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