A/N: Sequel to my first Gilmore Girls story: "I'm All In" Takes place about 6 months after the finale, about a week before Christmas. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Gilmore Girls. Trust me, if I did, season seven would've been a hell of a lot different. Or there would be a movie. Or extra seasons. Or all of the above.
I was sitting on the couch watching TV when I heard a car pull into the driveway. I'm not expecting anyone. Luke isn't supposed to be home for a few hours, Sookie and Jackson took the kids to visit Jackson's parents, Rory is—RORY!
I spring off the couch and to the window. Pulling back the drapes I see my one and only daughter, my pride and joy, my Rory getting out of her silver Prius. Sprinting to the door, I throw it open and run down the steps.
"RORY! Hun, What are you doing here? I thought you weren't due back to the Hollow until Christmas Eve!" I pull her into a tight embrace as tears spring into my eyes. I've missed her so much!
"Well, the interview that was holding me in New York until then was cancelled, and I was able to sneak back early. Did you miss me?"
"Not at all! I've only stopped it from snowing again, and sat in a dark room since Thanksgiving while waiting for my girl to get back into town. But I haven't missed you at all."
"It still hasn't snowed? That's two years in a row that we've had late snow. And they say Al Gore is insane for promoting the concept of global warming."
"Okay, enough chit chat, let's get you inside. Are you hungry? I could…order takeout. I have absolutely nothing in the house."
"Actually, I may have had an ulterior motive for coming back at this particular time. I've been craving a burger from Luke's. Can we go?"
"Of course! Luke would love to see you! Let me get shoes on and we can head over." I look at my daughter. "God, I've missed you so much, kid. You have got no idea."
She smiles. "I know, Mom. I've missed you, too."
I finish pulling on my boots and stand up to face Rory. "Okay, let's hit the pavement. I can't wait for Luke to see you. He's missed you too."
"Yeah, I've missed him too."
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Rory and I go into the diner and sit at the counter. "Hey, Luke! Come here!"
Luke emerges from the kitchen dressed in his usual flannel and blue backwards baseball cap. He looks at me with all the love I know he feels. I smile in return before he leans down to gently kiss my lips. "Hey, beautiful." He looks over at Rory. "Rory, you made it!"
She smiles at my boyfriend. "I wouldn't miss this for the world."
"Miss what?" I ask, confused. I look between my daughter and Luke. Then I look around to take in who else is in the diner. Among the patrons are Miss Patty, Babette, Kirk, Lulu, Taylor, and my parents. My PARENTS! What are they doing here? They would rather die than eat at the diner. Something fishy is going on. "What's going on guys? Is this an intervention? I swear, I'll give up the poptarts but you will have to pry the coffee from my cold, dead hands." I laugh and look at Luke, who has a very serious look in his eyes. I have an idea of what is going to happen next.
"Lorelai, I love you. You know that. And these last 6 months have been fantastic." Luke says, walking around the counter. "I know that this didn't work for us last time, but this time is different. I love you so much Lorelai. And I want to spend the rest of my life with you." Luke bends down on one knee and pulls a small, black, velvet box out of his pocket. "Will you, Lorelai Gilmore, do me the honor of becoming my wife?" He opens the box to expose a gorgeous diamond ring.
"Yes!" I exclaim jumping off of the stool and pulling Luke up with me. I wrap my arms around his neck and kiss him right there in the middle of the diner, surrounded by all of our friends. When we part, I whisper a date in his ear. He kisses me again and nods.
I hold out my left hand and motion for him to slip on the ring. After it is on my finger he raises my hand to his lips and kisses it gently. The diner erupts in applause.
"Oh, Sugar! You guys are finally gettin' hitched!" Babette exclaims.
"Everyone, leave June 3rd open! I'm finally getting my June 3rd wedding!"
Everyone in the diner laughs. I look to my parents and Rory, who has joined them at their table. I smile at them. They all return the smile and I notice a glint of tears in my mother's eyes.
"I love you, Luke. This is the best Christmas present ever." I glance out the window and notice that it has started to snow. "It's snowing! Luke, it's snowing! It's a sign! The heavens approve. The first snow of the year and I get engaged again all in one day!"
"Maybe it is a sign." Luke whispers in my ear before he kisses my neck.
"We better start planning, people; June is not that far away." Rory announces and everyone laughs.
