Summary: This is AU in the second season right before Jess arrives. Lorelai married Max and Rory is still dating Dean. Things seem great in the Gilmore girl's life but then Max starts abusing Rory. Pairing will eventually be Luke and Lorelai, not really sure on Rory yet. Jess won't arrive for at least a couple of chapters. Just some basic info Rory kept the name Gilmore so no one would know about her mom marrying Max.

AN: This is my first Gilmore Girls story so if Lorelai and her talking is a bit off just be patient I'm doing the best I can.

Disclaimer: In the 3rd Dimension I own Gilmore Girls but that does me no good here

Chapter 1: Everything Is Perfect

"Mom we have to get going or I'm going to be late for my first day" Rory said impatiently as she watched her mother finish her breakfast. "Well if you're late it's your own fault, you could have gone with Ma… your father" Lorelai said as she caught herself using Max's name. "Well M… dad had to go in early and despite my love of being early it was too early for me" Rory pointed out.

"Fine, we'll go, just let me grab a doughnut first" Lorelai said getting up. "Luke I need two doughnuts" she said happily. Luke grunted and served her. 'Ever since I married Max he's seemed on edge' Lorelai thought as she went back to Rory. "You ready to get going kid?" Lorelai asked, "Yes, let's go" Rory said getting up. The drive to Chilton went in silence except for the loud Bangles music playing.

Before school Rory was on the lookout for Paris to see if they could workout some sort of peace agreement. Paris I need to talk to you" Rory said after she found her. "What do you want?" Paris asked annoyed, "I think since we'll both be working on the paper we should at least try and be civil to each other" Rory said. Paris thought for a moment "You're right, we do need to work together, I'll see you at three-fifteen" Paris said walking away.

"So let's see here I think that's everybody except Rory Gilmore" Paris said going over the list of assignments. "What do you want me to do?" Rory asked furious that Paris was doing this to her. "You can cover the paving of the new parking lot" Paris said smugly, "What's there to report on?" Rory asked. "The cost, type of cement used, what is does to the environment…" "I get it" Rory said interrupting Paris.

After the meeting Rory met up with Max to go back to Stars Hollow. "So how was your first day?" Max asked. "It was good, except Paris gave me the most boring article to write for the Franklin" Rory said. "That stinks, but don't worry I'm sure that you'll make it the best article in the paper" Max said. "Thanks" Rory said smiling.

"So what do you guys want to do for dinner tonight?" Lorelai asked. "Well what do you want to do?" Max asked her. "Well, we could do pizza, Chinese food, or some other sort of takeout" Lorelai said. "Or we could check the fridge to see what we have to eat" Max said smiling. Lorelai opened the refrigerator and was amazed to find all sorts of food in there.

"I love you so much, it's going to suck to work late tomorrow" Lorelai said sadly. "Don't worry about it, Rory and I will be fine" Max said as he kissed Lorelai. "Now about dinner, how about I make some spaghetti with garlic bread" Max said as he got the ingredients out. "That sounds great, and just so you know you're a really amazing guy" Lorelai said.

As Max began making dinner Lorelai went to check up on Rory. "Hello, daughter of mine, how's it going?" she asked. Rory looked up from what she was writing, "I'm trying to take this basic article and make it about how everything changes eventually" Rory said. "Wow, well good luck with that" Lorelai said. "By the way I have to work late tomorrow so it will only be you and your dad" Lorelai said nervously.

"Mom don't worry about it" Rory said, "I can't help it, I mean you two have never really been alone here and what if something happens" Lorelai said. "Like what?" Rory asked, "Well what if there's a flood, a fire, or a freak hurricane hits" Lorelai said. "A freak hurricane in Stars Hollow?" Rory asked. "It could happen" Lorelai replied.

"Mom don't worry nothing will happen" Rory said. "I know you're right, this is just hard for me because ever since you were one you've always been close to me" Lorelai said sighing. "Mom, I've been alone with him in school and in the car many times so just don't worry" Rory said. "You're right I shouldn't worry but I can't help it" Lorelai said.

"Good, now can I get back to working?" Rory asked, "No, because by the delicious smell I would bet that dinner is ready" Lorelai said heading to the kitchen. "You can cook please marry me, oh too late" Lorelai said eyeing the food. "Is that homemade sauce?" Rory asked, "Yes, it's my moms old recipe" Max said proudly. "I love you more each day" Lorelai said. "Let's eat" Max said as he finished setting the table.

Across town Luke had just finished serving the evening rush and had a second to think. 'Why the hell didn't I tell her that I loved her' Luke thought sadly. 'I could tell her now but it would just be awkward' he thought as the phone rang. "Yeah" he said gruffly, "Hey Luke, it's me Liz" the voice on the other end said. 'Great, just what I need' Luke thought.

"What do you want Liz?" Luke asked annoyed. "Well it's Jess" Liz said nervously. "What about him?" Luke asked, "He's gotten into some trouble lately and I was wondering if you would take him in?" Liz asked. 'This is just like Liz' Luke thought. "I'll take him, when's he coming?" Luke asked. "In three days" Liz said, "Alright good-bye" Luke said. "Good-bye" Liz replied hanging up the phone. 'Yep everything is perfect' Luke thought as some customers walked in.

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