a/n: hmmm this was a long time ago..I barely remembered this story. Okay well I promise I will be updating all my stories soon so stick with me, be patient, and review like crazy. Reviews are what made me want to update them all to begin with!!

Walking into the diner Rory saw Jess reading intensely behind the counter. Smiling, she sat down in front of him.

"Coffee please."

"Jesus," he muttered as he almost fell off his bench. "That's dangerous, you know."

"Aw, James Dean scared of little me?"

He glared. "Mocking me while asking for a favor, hmmm, not your brightest idea."

"No no I meant it in a good way." She pouted before continuing, "Coffee please?"

He sighed and poured her some coffee.

"So where's Mike?"

"He had a thing. A work type of thing."

"Ah yes a work "type of thing." Did they teach you about "work types of things" at Yale?"

"You know what I mean. Anyway I was bored and lacking caffeine so here I am."

Jess smirked.

"So anyway, now that you know why I'm here, how about telling me why you're here?"

His face became very serious. "Why I'm here? Well..."

His explanation was interrupted by Alexis walking into the diner. Jess rolled his eyes but she didn't seem to notice.

"Jess!!" She came running in and sat next to Rory. "Oh hi Rory." She added as if she had just noticed her.

"So last night was amazing." She smiled up at him expectantly.

He looked at Rory uncomfortably. "Oh I actually have to get going. Um this conversation though…it's not over." She flashed him a fake smile. He responded with a nod and she was gone.

Alexis, very conscious of the exchange she just witnessed turned to Jess. "She's engaged you know."

Jess just stared at her and went into the storage room. When he came out, Alexis was gone.

The next day as Rory was walking through Doose's, she spotted Alexis. She made a quick turn but was spotted in the process.

"Rory!" Alexis suddenly extremely friendly ran over to her. "So listen, you know how I told you I was looking for a job? Well is there anywhere around here that I could maybe pick up a few suits? I mean I didn't pack anything that would really be appropriate to wear while looking for a job and I don't really know what's around here."

"Oh well um, there are some really nice places in Hartford. I'm sure you aunt could give you directions." Rory was trying to be nice but wanted this meeting to be over as soon as possible.

"Well, do you think maybe you'd want to go with me? I mean I hate shopping alone and we could have lunch and stuff. It could be fun."

Not being able to think of an easy way out, Rory gave in. "Sure. Um when?"

"How about an hour?"

"Great."

Rory ran home in a panic. "MOM, MOM!! Please tell me you're up and home still. I have the worst news ever." As she entered the kitchen she saw her mom and Mike sitting at the table. "Oh hi, I didn't know you were coming over."

Mike went over and kissed her. "Well I wanted to surprise you."

"What's wrong honey?" Lorelai asked.

"Oh so I was at the grocery store minding my own business when I ran into Alexis. I couldn't hide in time. Then somehow she gets me to agree that I will go shopping and have lunch in Hartford with her in an hour!!! I don't know how it happened, I didn't even see it coming."

"Aw honey it will be fine. Just tell her you like the first couple things she finds and it will be over before you know it."

Mike still looked puzzled. "I don't understand. What's so bad about Alexis?

Rory sighed. What was so bad about Alexis other than her infatuation with Jess? "She's just, I don't know. We don't have anything in common."

"Well I think it's good. I mean you need more girlfriends. Anyway, she's new in town. I think you should give her a chance."

"You're right."

Lorelai, for once, kept her mouth shut.

Shopping went smoothly, and the two girls almost considered each other friends by the end of the trip. Alexis was relieved to hear how happy Rory was with her fiancé and Rory even bought some stuff. Alexis even came over the next day and hung out with Rory and Lorelai for a little while. Rory and Jess were becoming closer friends too. They even made the occasional bookstore trip together, just like old times.

It was about one week after the shopping trip that Alexis made her way into the diner for the first time since her and Jess's last conversation. Lorelai, Rory, and Mike were all having dinner when she came in, dressed in one of the outfits she and Rory had bought. She smiled at them as she passed and made her way to the counter.

Jess looked up at her surprised. He thought she had given up on him. She looked stunning in the tailored three piece suit that showed off her figure without being too revealing.

"I got a job." She smiled at him coyly and held up a bottle of champagne. "I was wondering if you wanted to come celebrate with me?"

He looked at her, and then glanced over at the Gilmore table. They seemed happy, a perfect family. Looking back at her he replied, "I'll be out front in a minute." He then went in the back to tell Luke he was leaving.