The Revealing Truth

It's been 2 years since the break up and proposal.

Rory is working for an online magazine in New York.

Logan is still working in Palo Alto, and the tech company was booming. It has already surpassed the billion-dollar mark.

Before Rory left for the campaign trail, Chris wanted to have a talk, he told her to have fun and call if she wanted a room upgrade whenever they stayed at a hotel. He also told Rory that his mom wanted to meet with her before she left. Chris told Rory she could say no, she didn't have to go if she didn't want to. Rory said she would go, they went to see Francine after their lunch as Rory didn't have much time before she left in a few days.

Hayden House

"Hey mom, I got someone here, why don't you come and say hi" Chris said

Francine comes to front entry and sees Rory with Chris

"Oh, you came, thank you for coming. I know it might be odd but I have really wanted to do this for a while now." Francine said

"Why don't we go sit and talk in the living room." Chris said

"I know we didn't get off on the right foot at that dinner years ago, but that was all Strobe. I always wanted to know you and see you grow up, and be a proud grandma. I know Lorelai had different plans and things turned out the way they did, but no one wanted to hear my ideas. I just had to sit pretty and follow my husband. Then when Strobe died, I thought this might be my chance to get to know you. If you'll let me of course." Francine said

"I kind of got the feeling you had different thoughts that night, but my mom and Strobe just went at it. I would love to get to know you, and you me. I also would like to hear what ideas you had for when I was a baby if that's ok?" Rory said

"That makes me so happy, thank you for giving me the chance. I had suggested but no one listened to what I had to say, but anyways, I would watch you during the day while Lorelai and Chris were at school. No one had to get married or anything and then once school was out for the day, Chris could spend some time with you before supper, and Lorelai could do any homework she had before you went home. But no, that would have been too easy for everyone and well no one really listened to me so, I got to miss everything." Francine said

"Well, that does seem reasonable, but we are talking about 2 stubborn people here so I get it." Rory said

"Well, that is reasonable and fair, but of course I had no say in anything, my opinion didn't matter." Chris said

They all talked a bit more then Rory said she had to get going and pick up a couple more things she needs for the campaign trail.

"Well, have fun, check in and send me that list of states and cities." Francine said

"Will do, bye." Rory said leaving the house

"Bye, be safe and have a good time." Chris and Francine said

Rory did not have a fun time on the campaign trail, she got really tired of it after 6 months and put her notice in. She thanked Hugo for the opportunity and he said if she ever needs a job to call.

Rory nodded and thanked him again.

She returned home and spent most of her time back home with her dad, Gigi and Francine before looking for another job.

Lorelai wasn't happy with this and tried to talk Rory into believing that this isn't right, but Rory was finally living her life her way and told Lorelai she didn't care what she thought.

While she got closer to Francine, Rory also created a bond with Gigi. Gigi loved her big sister.

When Rory was ready to look for a job after a few months of downtime and family time, she noticed there wasn't many newspaper jobs and more online magazine jobs. Both Chris and Francine encouraged her to try them out. She agreed and they even talked about how everything was changing and going more digital and more internet based. Rory applied to a couple jobs and got one in New York. Chris told her to pick a place out and he would buy it for her. Rory asked Chris, Francine and Gigi to come house shopping with her and they ended up finding a nice penthouse not far from Rory's work. It had a door man, pool, exercise room and many other amenities. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an office, large kitchen, large living room, a small library and a media room. The penthouse took up the whole top floor, and only the owner of the penthouse and those who have a key are the only ones allowed up to the penthouse floor.

When Rory went home to Stars Hollow to collect the rest of her things, Lorelai was happy to hear Rory got a job in New York. After coxing it out of Rory where she will be living, Lorelai lost it, she was livid and stormed out of the house. Rory finished packing her things up and called Chris. He and the moving trucks were parked just outside of Stars Hollow waiting on Rory's call. Once everything was packed up, she told Chris she would meet him at the penthouse she wanted to say bye to Lane.

Rory and Lane had kept in touch over the past year while everything was happening and as Rory was spending more time in Hartford and Boston.

When Rory got to Lane's house, she told her everything that happened with Lorelai today, the new job and penthouse and Lane talked about the twins.

Lane wasn't that surprised about Lorelai, she told Rory she's been different since Rory left for the campaign trail and that everyone has taken notice of her personality change.

Once Rory got to the penthouse in New York, she saw the movers already unpacking things and Chris trying to help with telling them where to put things. It took a few hours, but everything was unpacked and put away. Rory thanked her dad and the movers for everything they did today.

The next weekend before Rory starts her new job, everyone came up for a celebratory supper and a house warming party.

Richard had pulled Rory aside to chat after supper was done. He said he was proud of her and that he would always be on her side. Emily however wasn't too happy with Rory at the moment, still disappointed in her for turning Logan down.

Richard was glad Rory was getting to know Francine and making the effort with Gigi. Rory had a conversation with Richard after the first meeting with Francine and he was happy for Rory.

He was sorry for the way Lorelai was acting and doesn't know what has gotten into her. Richard told Rory he was only a phone call away if she ever needed anything.

Rory thanked him and hugged him, and they joined the party again.

Rory had started her new job and was loving it, during the summer she went back to Stars Hollow and paid Lane a visit. Lane told her that she set everyone straight when Lorelai told the town lies about her and why she left. Rory thanked her and decided to go visit someone.

Rory went to the Inn to visit and found out that Lorelai was at an Inn convention. Michel and Sookie found it strange, but have noted Lorelai has been acting weird since Rory left for New York. Rory had a good talk with Sookie and Michel, she told them all about her job and how she was liking it and showed them pictures of the penthouse. They loved it and thought it was amazing. Rory told them about reconnecting with her dad, sister and grandma and how it's been nice to get to know her and how supportive she's been. Before Rory leaves, she tells them especially Sookie that they have to come and see the penthouse sometime and she'll show them around New York and that if they need anything or get more concerned with Lorelai to call her.

After leaving Stars Hollow, Rory decides to go see Richard. When she knocks on the door the maid answers and tells her she's here to see her grandfather. The maid said he was in his study, Rory goes to the study and knocks on the door, and Richard answers and lets her in.

"So, what do I owe the lovely visit to?" Richard asks

"I'm worried about mom, she's not been herself in a long while. I thought she was unhappy with my decisions, but I was in Stars Hollow visiting Lane and thought I'd be the bigger person and stop by the Dragon Fly. I went and Sookie and Michel told me she was at some Inn convention. They said she's been acting different and hasn't been herself in a while too." Rory said

"I think she finally snapped and doesn't know how to handle it. I'll go give Sookie and Michel a visit and look over the books while she's gone, I just want to make sure they are protected too." Richard said

"That's actually a great idea grandpa, thank you. I don't even want to think about what could go wrong there. Also let Sookie and Michel know if they ever want out, I'll help anyway possible." Rory said

"I'll tell them, and I hope there isn't anything to find." Richard said

"Well, I better get going, I'm off to see dad, Gigi and Francine." Rory said

"Ok, good, I'll let you know if I find anything. Also, I'm happy you've gotten to know Francine, I know she had other plans but Strobe and Emily wouldn't listen and kept pushing for both of them to be married. Back then she was so excited to meet you and that all got ripped away, I'm glad I got to grow our relationship too." Richard said

"Yeah, she had mentioned some plans, well I'm glad someone is happy for me. I also love being Gigi's big sister, I know that I had reservations about her at first. I think that was really just all the mom, dad and Sherry drama back then and she didn't deserve it." Rory said

"Yes, well that's good. I'm glad and I hope you have a good visit." Richard said

"I will and thank you grandpa for everything." Rory said giving him a hug and Richard hugged back

"No, Problem, I'll always be here to help." Richard said

After that Rory left and was on her way to see her dad, Gigi and Francine.

One Rory arrived at the Hayden house, she used the key Francine gave her and walked in. She found everyone in the living room.

Rory walked into the living room and said hi, Gigi runs up to her and gives her a big hug.

"Did we know you were coming up?" Francine asked

"No, I went to visit Lane and then thought I'd be the bigger person and visit mom at the Dragon Fly. When I got there Sookie and Michel said she was at an Inn convention, but that she had been acting weird the last little bit. Grandpa said he would go over the books while she's gone to make sure everything is ok. He seems to think maybe she snapped and doesn't know how to deal." Rory said

"You're probably right. You've been her focus for two decades, and now that she's alone and you're grown up and moved away, she's lost and tried to get things to stay the same and they're not.

It's good that Richard is taking a look, let Sookie and Michel know if they need anything to call." Chris said

"I will, I told them to call me too if anything happens." Rory said

After talking some more and playing with Gigi a bit, it was time for Rory to leave and get back to New York.