Title: If You See Him
Author: coolhandluke
Pairing: Luke/Lorelai
Rating: PG

Disclaimer: I do not own Gilmore Girls or any of the characters. Those lovely characters and anything to do with the show all belong to the WB and Amy Sherman-Palladino. I also do not own the song lyrics used, which belong to Reba and Brooks Dunn.

Summary: This is a story about Luke and Lorelai. They have broken up, but they both miss each other terribly. Will they be able to overcome their problems and get back together? Or will they be forced to live without each other, left with only memories of the past they shared.

Author's Note: The song that is used is "If You See Him, If You See Her," which is a duet with Reba McEntire and Brooks Dunn. I have another chapter already written. Let me know if it is worth updating. I would love any and all reviews. :)

Chapter 1

If you see him.

If you see him, tell him I wish him well. How am I doing? Well sometimes it's hard to tell. I still miss him more than ever. But please don't say a word. If you see him. If you see him.

Lorelai was moseying out of Doose's market when she collided with someone nearly dropping her nachos. 'Taylor would have had a fit.' Lorelai inwardly thought and smiled almost wishing she had dropped them, but thought better of it because after all she was hungry.

"Ooops…sorry I'm such a … klutz." Lorelai finished slowly realizing just whom she had almost barreled over. Lorelai smiled tightly not knowing exactly what to say.

"Lorelai, hey!" Liz exclaimed. "It's been a while since I've seen you last."

Both left out the reason why they had not seen each other in so long. Neither knew what to say. Liz knew of the breakup between Lorelai and her brother, but she still didn't know why. Luke was not the most talkative guy. In fact, she hadn't seen him since he left town and that was a month ago.

"Liz, um, yeah it has been a while." Lorelai replied and quickly pasted a smile on her face. She had to fight back the questions that were trying to escape her mouth. She just wanted to know if he was okay. If he missed her at all. If he still loved her. If he ever loved her at all.

"So, uh, how is he?" Lorelai asked before she could stop herself. Wanting to smack herself on the forehead and scream out "Doh!" She almost cursed aloud for asking. 'How is he?' Lorelai thought. 'What kind of stupid question is that? You broke his heart and drove him out of town. How do you think he is?' She cringed just thinking of hurting Luke, but quickly regained her composure before Liz could tell.

"Well, you know Luke. He always manages to get by." Liz replied wanting to butt in just this once and get to the bottom of why Luke and Lorelai didn't make it. She knew they were just perfect for each other.

"He opened up a new diner in Danbury. It's a cute little joint." Liz trailed off seeing the hurt in Lorelai's face.

"How have you been doing?" She questioned hoping to get an honest answer out of someone.

Lorelai closed her eyes for a moment before responding her customary response to anyone who asked her that question lately, "I'm fine. The Dragonfly is keeping me swamped with work. You know how new businesses are."

At this Lorelai paused realizing that Luke now had his own new business in Danbury. Her breath caught in her throat and she had to pause to make sure she didn't cry. She could not cry. She was Lorelai Gilmore. Independent woman. She didn't need a man to make her happy, especially Luke. And she definitely would not cry in front of his sister. She took a deep breath before opening her eyes again and looking back at Liz.

Liz sighed, "Yeah, I know the Renaissance Fair circuit keeps me and T.J. pretty busy too." She paused before continuing. "Have you talked to him recently? I'm sure he would like to hear from you."

Lorelai snorted before replying dryly. "I seriously doubt that."

Liz looked back at Lorelai skeptically, "Well, I'm around if you ever want to talk or if you need a phone number."

Lorelai smiled ruefully and replied, "Thanks. And if you talk to him tell him…" 'I love him and I miss him and I am so sorry.' Lorelai shook her head as if to escape from her thoughts, "On second thought, you better not tell him anything, but thanks."

Liz smiled sadly at Lorelai. "Well, I guess I'll see you around."

"Yeah, I guess so." With that Lorelai continued walking, past the empty diner towards her house. She tried to walk faster, but she couldn't escape the emotions that were haunting her as she felt hot tears beginning to slide down her cheeks.

End of Chapter 1

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