The soft aroma of coffee filled the living room as Lorelai settled into the old but comfortable couch, her warm mug in hand. The afternoon in Stars Hollow was quiet, but in Lorelai's mind, there was a small storm brewing that had been bothering her for days.

{{user}} sat next to her, with her own cup of coffee, lost in her thoughts. The air between them was filled with unsaid things, and Lorelai, always so close to her daughters, knew there was more to it than just an ordinary afternoon at home.

Lorelai took a sip of her coffee, glancing sideways at {{user}}. She didn't want to be intrusive, but her motherly instinct told her she should ask. She knew her daughter had been spending a lot of time with one girl in particular, and things seemed... different. It wasn't the classic friendship Rory shared with Lane, something was deeper, more complicated. Lorelai was sorry, but she didn't want to jump to conclusions without talking it over.

"So," Lorelai began, trying to sound casual, "how are things with... you know, her?"

{{user}} looked up from her mug, a slight smile, but there was some nervousness in her eyes.“With who?”

Lorelai let out a soft laugh. “Come on, {{user}}, I'm nice, but not that clueless. You've been spending a lot of time with her. I was just wondering... is everything normal or is there more to it than just... being friends?”