ferris baxter

“Could be an interesting career change for us. Can’t be any more stressful than trying to become a working actress… and at least I know people will actually want to buy what I’m selling.” Her self deprecation was par for the course, and just on time. Lorelai tended to go a few weeks where she was feeling wildly optimistic and like she was days away from her big break, and when it wouldn’t come she would spiral, like she was currently doing… and seamlessly leaking into their conversation. 

But enough of that, back to Ferris not knowing how to follow simple orders. Which was fine! She smirked as he teased her and immediately shot back. “I am always nice to you, so that shouldn’t be a problem. If it sucks, I’m warning you right now, I’m kicking you out of my apartment.” When he had the audacity to ask whether she had a wine opener, knowing full well that she never had… oh shit. “Wait, actually…” She trailed off, running into her bedroom for a quick moment and reemerging with one in hand. “Lennon just stopped by yesterday with this yesterday, which is how I know he had big news. He always gets me a gift when he wants to butter me up. I can’t tell you what it is, though.” Lorelai gave her best innocent smile and got to work on opening their drinks. “So, don’t ask.” 

Ferris smirked at Lorelai, clearly finding amusement at her response, while not picking it up that it was since self-deprecation. Blissfully unaware of that, he added, “We’d be hella more successful.” 

Watching her bite back to his remark, he noted while nodding his head to himself. “I’ll file that for next time.” Ferris knew Lorelai well, for if the day would come she’d rip into him as she often did to him, he could always hint back to this moment. Ferris continued, “Shh- but it won’t suck. You’ll love it. Trust me.” He honestly wasn’t sure, but he was banking on sheer confidence alone that it’d work to his benefit.

His eyes shifted down at her as Lorelai mentioned not explaining Lennon’s reason. Was that Lorelai’s way of inviting him to ask? Should he ask? Ferris could never really tell, so he opted to take her literally. “Fine. I won’t.” In the seconds of him trying to figure that out, he noticed her already opening their drinks. “I could’ve opened it.”

“Is this a drug deal?” Loreali wasted no time teasing him. When she was handed ammunition, she always loaded it into her gun and fired immediately. This time it was for his choice of words. “I have the stuff,” she mimicked him, with what she thought was a perfect impression. She just couldn’t hold back the laugh that escaped her. Delayed but not forgotten, she gave him a proper hello as she threw her arms around him. After she released him from her embrace, her eyes immediately went to what was in his hand. Ferris spoke again, provoking a look that could only be described as signature… judgy but listening. “I specifically asked you for… you know what? No!” Her first instinct had been to rip him a new asshole. How hard was it to follow directions? After a recent therapy session and an interesting conversation with her brother, however, Lorelai was in a different headspace than usual. Lucky for Ferris. She took a deep breath, trying to relax herself so she can get back into character. When she opened her eyes, a fairly convincing smile was on her face and she grabbed the familiar bottle from the six pack. “That’s fine. Have you ever had any of these before?”

“Maybe.” He pursed his lips through an eyebrow lift.  He stood there stiff totally owning what he had said, as if he’d chosen those words carefully for that purpose. Which he clearly didn’t. His outer demeanor kept it cool, but really inside, Ferris kept himself grounded waiting to see what reaction he would be getting from Lorelai about his mixup. He felt himself have an undiscerning moment, listening and watching Lorelai begin to judge, but not sure if it was good or bad when she exclaimed No! However, after a second or two of watching her collect herself, Ferris thought, Phew. He made it through the clear this time. To ride on the moment, he quickly answered, “Yeah, yeah. I’ve tried them all before.” There was one bottle he hadn’t really tried, but he just planned to save that one for last where they were already tipsy enough to not give a fuck. He cheekily reassured Lorelai, pointing to the bottle she already held in her hand, “After this, you’re going to try the Cabernet and maybe, just maybe, if you’re nice enough, I’ll share the Merlot.” On that, Ferris went ahead and swiped the Cabernet from the six pack, placing the remainder of their sample set on the kitchen counter. With the bottle in hand, he began to inch his way towards a couple random drawers. “Got a wine opener?”