DISCLAIMER: Clearly I do not own any of these amazing characters but I am taking ownership of this timeline that I've attempted to create. I'm an avid reader of fan fiction, especially Gilmore girls inspired. This is my first dive into writing it myself. Go easy on me, guys.

PROLOGUE

MAY 2007

It had been a pretty emotional month for Lorelai Gilmore. Her divorce from Christopher was finalized and, with that train wreck of a marriage behind her, she could start to focus on her future and what she really wanted. Like most things, however, it's easier said than done. Little by little she tried to recover the bits of her old life that she had let go of. One of those bits was returning to Luke's. It was awkward at first but, after her and Luke got over the hump, things seemed to be getting back to normal or so she thought. When will she ever learn that tequila shots and a microphone are the key ingredients in a recipe for embarrassment? Feelings definitely started to stir up and she meant every word she sang, but how did Luke feel?

On top of all that, Logan planned on proposing to Rory. Of course she gave him permission to ask her, but it was up to Rory to decide if she said yes or no. She was on edge for the next week as she waited on a phone call with the news of a possible engagement. Finally, at Rory's graduation party, Lorelai would get her answer. She was proud of her daughter for wanting to think things through. If only she had that same frame of mind when Christopher wanted to elope in Paris…

Lorelai couldn't believe that after Rory's slight stumble last year she was able to catch up and graduate on time. Nothing made Lorelai more proud as a mother than seeing Rory walk up and accept her diploma from Yale University. For just a moment, all the drama and sadness of the last year had melted away. All of Lorelai and Rory's hard work had finally paid off and they couldn't wait to celebrate, Gilmore girls style.

First, a Stars Hollow graduation reenactment party including a massive bbq and then a summer of riding roller coasters around the country. However, plans came to a screeching halt when Rory landed the job of a lifetime. She would be going on the campaign trail for Senator Barack Obama which meant lots of traveling. Lorelai being Lorelai put on a brave, happy face for her daughter. She was unbelievably proud of Rory but she just wasn't ready to let her go. Telling the town that the party would have to be canceled was hard but sending her daughter out into the real world was going to be harder.

A few days later, as Lorelai drove towards the town square, the site in front of them brought her to tears. A massive tent covered the square and every person they loved was huddled underneath it. Lorelai couldn't believe it. She'd definitely underestimated this town and its party planning capabilities. It wasn't until Sookie pointed out that it was all Luke's doing that Lorelai had her answer on where things stood with him. Luke was always the type of man who showed his feelings through actions, and this action more than proved that theory.

As she made her way towards the diner, she was suddenly at a loss for what to say. But, as soon as he walked out, she stopped in front of him, looked up and simply said, "Thank you."

His response was typical Luke, shrugging it off like it was no big deal. But Lorelai knew better.

"I just like to see you happy," said Luke and Lorelai's heart swelled.

In that moment she knew he was her future and the only man she could ever want. The kiss they shared after a year of separation was even better than their first. They knew what it was like to live without the other and it was a life neither one wanted to live. They hugged in the street for what felt like a lifetime until Luke remembered the necklace he had put in his pocket for her, just in case. He helped her put it on and they returned to the party with a promise they would see each other early the next morning before Lorelai took Rory to the airport.

Dropping Rory off the next day was one of the hardest moments of Lorelai Gilmore's life but, knowing she had a future waiting back home for her, she was able to push that grief aside and look forward to what life had in store.

Since plans with Rory and the roller coasters fell through as well as the plans that were made with April, Luke and Lorelai decided they would take that boat trip together. They both agreed that they would take this time to regroup, talk, and recommit to each other away from the prying eyes of Stars Hollow. Lorelai was definitely surprised at how easily they fell back in step with each other. The banter and the flirting was still there after almost a year apart.

AUTHORS NOTES: I absolutely loved the revival (as well as the original) but it left me, and quite a few others, with some holes that needed to be filled. I understand that nine years is a hell of a long time in between the OG series and the revival, but ASP didn't really try to fill in that space or explain certain decisions our beloved characters had made. This is my attempt at doing just that.

I'm focusing on Luke & Lorelai, however some of the stories I have planned will have to include others as well. Prime example being April. I have to include her storyline because of the fact that she was introduced for the sole purpose of breaking up Luke and Lorelai. AND she's still a minor in the early part of the L's relationship and Luke has partial custody of her.

I'm making each chapter a different year (a 2007 chapter, a 2008 chapter, etc., etc.) but I don't plan on covering every month of that particular year. The length of the chapters will vary based on the storyline I created. It's mostly fluffy/romance stories with some dramatic bits thrown in. ASP gave Luke and Lorelai enough drama in their relationship, they don't need anymore from me.

Please leave me feedback/messages so I at least know if there's interest in this type of story or if you have a hole you want filled (Dirty!) that I didn't originally plan on tackling. Now enjoy the rest of 2007…