My Happy Ending

Chapter Two: Let's Talk This Over

I decided at the last minute to change the chapter title. This is more fitting.

Italics: Flashbacks. 

I'm not sure where Caesar is from, it's not that important to the story or anything, but if anyone has a clue… let me know?

Disclaimer: Not Mine. Any similarities to the actual show are coincidental – I didn't watch much of this season. I did however, watch the first two episodes. There will be some similar stuff from there; other than that it's all original baby.

I am on a "song-inspired-fic" writing spree. I've got another one in the works. Keep a look out for it. :


Lets Talk This Over…--

Instantly after Lorelai closed the door on Luke, Luke walked back to his truck and sat behind the wheel for a moment.

"So close," He sighed, defeated he closed the door to his old green truck and started down the street.

The slam of the car door made Lorelai jump as did the phone, when it rang a few moments later.

"Hello," Lorelai said, emotionlessly.

"Hey, mom. I hope I didn't wake you up, but… I just need someone to talk to." Rory said.

"Me too, babe. Me too…"

"At least you've got Luke close. Logan is on his way to London. There will be an ocean between us." Rory replied, obviously upset.

"If I had Luke right now, I wouldn't need someone to talk to."

"What do you mean?"

"We had a fight. Big fight and I don't know what's gonna happen now. He wants to talk, and I know we should talk, but it hurts too much right now and I want him to know how it feels to be shut out. To be without the person you love for a good chunk of time, because it hurts. It's not good, but he needs to realize how much he hurt me." Lorelai vented, "But, you shouldn't have to deal with all of my crap on top of your stuff, so… let's talk about something happy?"

"I've got nothin'."

"Mmm, me either."

"Mom, can I tell you something? Something that you've probably heard a thousand times?"

"I guess,"

"Luke loves you. He wouldn't throw it all away because of one fight. Big or small, you're gonna make it through. He loves you and as far as I know, you love him just as much, am I right?"

"More than right, sweets."

"Just have faith then. Cool off for today and talk later? Or tomorrow at the latest? He's more of a father than Dad was, so… I just, you need him mom. I know you're all independent, and self-reliant, but you need him. You were a mess the last time you two broke up, I can't see you like that again and if it does come to that, I will single-handedly kick his ass."

"Hon, he could totally take you."

"It's the thought that counts."


Luke went back to the diner tired and defeated, he didn't want to work, so he told Caesar he could, "take the rest of the day off. I'm just gonna close up."

"You had a fight with Lorelai," Caesar replied with his Puerto Rican accent.

"Caesar…" Luke huffed.

"You did have a fight with Lorelai. Don't worry, man. She'll relax and you'll kiss and make up!"

"It's not that easy." Luke said.

"Works for me."

"You ever been engaged to Lorelai Gilmore?"

"Well, no…"

"Okay. Just, close up alright? I'll be upstairs. If Lorelai comes in, send her up."

"Sure thing, boss." Luke walked slowly up the narrow staircase leading up to his small apartment. As he made his way up the stairs a few of them squeaked, reminding him of his and Lorelai's first date.

Lorelai and Luke sat in Luke's truck behind the Luke's building; Lorelai tentatively looked over at Luke who was nervously fidgeting.

"Do you want some coffee?" Luke asked, finally.

"Eight years and you still feel obligated to ask that question?" Lorelai smiled and laughed, Luke looked embarrassed. "I would love some coffee, Luke." Luke got out of the truck quickly and jogged around to the other side, opening the door for her and holding her hand as she stepped out. "You don't have to do that you know, you've seen me get out of a car. I am capable." Lorelai explained.

"Yeah, well…" Luke opened the car door for her, took her hand and led her into the diner. "So, coffee…" Luke stated as Lorelai sat atop one of the stools.

"Luke, you're very naive."

"What?" He turned away from the coffee pot and looked at her.

"Come here." He walked around the counter obediently. Before Luke could say anything more, she kissed him, suggestively. Still kissing, Lorelai stood up and pulled Luke upstairs with her. Never breaking contact. They made their way up the old, narrow stairs, slowly. As they climbed the stairs, every time Luke would take a step the stair below him would squeak. "You should probably fix that." Lorelai mentioned, breaking the kiss for only a second.

He couldn't even walk up to his apartment without thinking about her. When he finally made it upstairs, he started to pack a bag. "If she wants to elope, let's do it. I said it'd be fine on Martha's Vineyard… so let's go." He said to himself.


The next morning Lorelai lies awake. She wasn't able to sleep through the night, so she gave up. Stopped trying around 12:30. In the midst of her watching her fan spin she heard a familiar noise outside her house. The sound of Luke's old Chevy clunking down her street. She had to deal, eventually, she knew, but now? At, she looked at the clock, 7:30 in the morning? She heard the truck pull into the driveway, so she got out of bed and walked down the stairs. She opened the front door just as Luke was climbing out of the front seat. He walked up to the front steps; Lorelai was still positioned slightly in front of the door.

"Hi," Lorelai said as Luke approached her.

"Let's go, let's do it. You said you wanted to elope… so let's go. I'm ready now. You're right, I eventually have to see Maryland and we're going to get married one way or another so; rather sooner than later. Come on, I've got things packed for any occurrence. We could camp, or find a nice hotel, we could stay wherever we're going for a while… It doesn't matter to me. All I want is you. I can't be away from you and I'm sorry if I hurt you by doing anything. I'm sorry if I upset you in anyway but it wasn't intentional, I would never want to hurt you and you know that. I love you and I promised you I would marry you. You asked and I said yes. I'm not backing down now. I'm not going away."

"Why can't I stay mad at you?" Lorelai asked, tears forming in her clear eyes.

"The same reason I can't stay mad at you." She walked down the stairs and plummeted into his arms. He held her for a second.

"This isn't over, we still have to talk this through."

"I know." Luke kissed her forehead and continued to hold her.

"Luke, I don't want to elope. I want a wedding. With people and a dress and you and a tux. I want Sookie to cook and I want someone to get drunk and make a fool of themselves. That's what happens at weddings and I want that to happen with us. I want something normal for once. I want you to help me plan it."

"I want that, too. One step at a time?"

"Yeah, come inside with me? So we can get a jump on things?"

"You mean the talking right?"

Lorelai slyly smiled, "Yeah… the talking.."


I would have had this up sooner, but I've been busy and couldn't find ten seconds to spare.

Enjoy!

Reviews are lovee.