Life on the fast track.
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I don't own anything remotely close to Gilmore Girls!
And to my reviewers once again a BIG, BIG thank you.
Wow 6 reviews for one chapter, I'm so happy!
Princetongirl: The policemen found his driver's license, which had the name Dugrey on it and as his next of kin his wife was listed and they just assumed.
Lukis: I'll get to it now, patienceď
Royaleye: Rory wasn't exactly the kind of girl they wanted Tristan to marry, no trophy wife material. And the fact that she was pregnant just made matters worse. Not to mention the scandal Lorelai caused by having her. As you might have gathered in this story his parents are conservative, obnoxious and rich jerks.
For the request of a sequel, I'll think about it but it won't happen any time soon cuz I'm busy with school, but anyway on with the epilogue.
Epilogue
The three friends sit in silence watching the sunrise painting the sky in the most beautiful colours. This world in between night and day Rory finds fitting of Tristan's personally and it doesn't take her long to realize the perfect moment, for what they came to do, have arrived. When Rory starts moving about in an attempt to get up, which is harder than usual due to the extra pregnancy pounds she is still carrying around, she startles the other two.
"What are you doing Gilmore?" Paris asks slightly annoyed.
"It's time."
The meaning of her words dawn on both Jess and Paris, who just sits there dumfounded.
"Do you want me to get it?" Jess asks after he has found his voice again.
"Nah, I'm fine" Rory answers, who finally has gotten up on her feet.
Paris and Jess follow suit and watch her go and retrieve a container from her bag before the three of them walks to the edge of the mountain they are on.
"Not to interrupt the moment here but I'm dying to know how you pulled it off?" Jess asks not being able to contain his curiosity anymore.
"I switched it with coffee", Rory states as it's the most simple thing in the world.
"Ah coffee girl strikes again"
Rory stands silent for a while just watching the container in her hands before she speaks up again.
"It's strange you know that all that is left of him is in this. It's his whole life".
"Rory, that's just not true. Tristan will be with us in our memories and in your son forever".
"I know you are right, it's just so damn hard", Rory signs.
"Yes it is, but it's also time to let go".
To this Rory merely nods and open up the container thus setting her husband free.
"Can you guys give me a minute please?"
"Sure thing, we'll be at the cars", Jess answers before he and Paris heads down.
After they have left Rory just stands there watching the wind spread Tristan's ashes.
"Hey Tris it's me. I don't know if you can hear me but I promise you that I will do anything I can to raise Shane as far away from Hartford as humanly possible. I'm always going to tell him about his great dad and I just hope it's enough. I realize it can never replace you but it's the best I can do.
Here she stops for a while before continuing.
"I'm so furious with you, where do you go off DYING! WHY DID YOU LEAVE ME HERE ALL ALONE! FOR CRYING OUR LOAD WE JUST HAD A BABY BOY AND OUR WHOLE LIFE A HEAD OF US, WHY DIDN'T YOU STICK AROUND FOR THAT YOU SELFISH BASTARD!" she screams feeling the familiar anger taking her over.
Not wanting to destroy her last moment with him in what she expect to be a long time she takes a deep breath and recomposes herself before continuing..
"I don't know what wrong with me these days, maybe I more post-partum than I thought, or maybe I just grieving the best way I can. At lest you aren't stuck in Hartford anymore, you have your freedom and I just hope you have found your peace at long last. And know this no one will ever replace you in my heart ever, for better or worse. I love you and always will".
At this point Rory can't continue since she is overcome by another familiar feeling, sadness. Her throat is shocking up due to all the tears she is shedding but instead of drying them off she closes her eyes and let them fall freely. At the same time she allows herself to feel the warmth of the sun on her face and the wind blowing in her hair. She stands there for maybe ten minutes before she feels ready to leave. Resolutely she dries the tears left, certain there will be more to come ,but then with Shane in her arms. Suddenly Paris's words struck truer than ever Tristan will always be with her in Shane, their miracle.
"Good Bye Tris" Rory whispers barely audible as departing words to her dead husband.
With one last look she turns around to start her trek down to the cars and towards an uncertain future.
The end.
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