Hey everyone! This is my first fanfic. so be nice, but reviews are greatly appreciated! I can only give you what you want if you tell me what that is! Disclaimer:If only, if only, if only!

Lorelai gets into some trouble right before the Bracebridge dinner in season two, and Luke comes to her rescue! Nice, slow way of getting them together so they can both admit they like each other!

Enjoy!

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Luke looked up as the bell rang, signaling the arrival of a new costumer. He smiled to himself as his hopes were confirmed and Lorelai sat down at the counter. She appeared to be frustrated, so Luke set a mug down in front of her without being asked.

"You OK?" he asked as he poured her coffee.

"What? Oh, yeah I'm fine. Just a little distracted. Sorry." She smiled at him before grabbing her cup. "Oh thank god! Life, mmmmm, come to me." She sighed as she took a big gulp, closing her eyes in contentment.

"Feel better?" Luke asked. She nodded in reply, never opening her eyes. "What's got you so busy anyway?"

"Oh, we have that big Bracebridge dinner at the Inn coming up this Saturday, and Sookie is running around franticly trying to come up with the perfect courses. She's already changed her mind twice, plus she has to find a way to convince Jackson the be our squire."

"Good luck with that. You wouldn't be able to get me into any of those stupid outfits; they have to wear tights too, don't they?"

"Yes, but don't say anything to Jackson. I think Sookie's almost won him over. Anyway, on top of all that, we have to teach the staff proper phrases for the theme - Michel's not helping in that department, but Kirk seems to have taken it upon himself to stay in character for the next few days to prepare."

"That sounds like Kirk. Wait, he isn't going to 'stay in character' by wearing one of those outfits is he?"

"You never know with Kirk. But for the whole town's sake, let's hope he doesn't!"

"I'll second that!"

Lorelai dropped her head into her hands. "I just have a million things that need to get done before Saturday, and I keep getting this feeling that if I stop for just a second that something will happen and the whole thing will be a disaster!" With that she dropped her heard onto the counter.

"It'll be fine, it always ends up fine." Luke said very matter-of-factly. "You've done this before, right? And every time you outdo yourself, then crash the next day. Take your time and relax; everything will be fine."

"You lie," Lorelai picked her head up. "I have to go. If I stop, the earth itself may very well stop spinning too!" She moaned as she slowly got off her stool.

"Just relax, and no more coffee for the day."

"Ok fine. I'll try and slow down, but when this whole thing gets ruined because I don't get everything done, I'm blaming you my friend." she said, pointing her finger at Luke.

"It's going to get done. Now go and relax."

Lorelai stuck her tongue out at Luke before walking out the door.

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Sorry it's short, but I wanted to set the story up first. Next chapter will begin the main theme, so stick with me!

How about that episode Tuesday night! Finally, someone is getting through to Rory! I'm glad it was Jess, I really like him. And next week Rory and Lorelai will start to make up! I'm so happy, they were turning it into to much of a drama show for me. Let's get back to being funny, that was the best part. And Luke and Lorelai can now set a date - they are so perfect for each other! I love that they're getting married!

Please R&R!