A/N: I have been crazy busy with school starting up this week. I hope you enjoy this chapter and PLEASE review.
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Lorelai moved into the Crap Shack a little over 3 months ago, Luke had moved in a month after that. They were both amazed at how easily had been to just start again. Rory was, to say the least, shocked. It took her a day or two, but was really happy for her mom. The Gilmore's were not as pleased. In fact, they haven't spoken since. "Lorelai, your husband just died a MONTH ago! How can you go running to that man?!" She was expecting that, but she didn't realize how hard it was going to be losing that relationship. However, with Luke back in the picture, she had little time to dwell on it.
They had gone out on their first date, to Sniffy's of course, and had an amazing time despite the lack of two elderly folks who always made them smile. After that date, the two were never separated for more than a few hours. Sookie St. James still lived in town so the two caught up and were instantly best friends again. It was weird to be back, however it was a good weird. She and Luke grew closer than ever before, they had never talked so much in their lives and everything was so blissful.
Another month flew by and they had a special night planned, a very romantic night. They had decided to just stay in; neither was up to a crowd. Luke fixed his famous lasagna with several side dishes and a huge chocolate pie for desert. The night was very nice, and after desert, the two settled down in front of the fire they had running to talk. They began reminiscing of the past, and got on to the topic of when Lorelai had proposed. They joked a bit about it, until Luke said, "Lorelai, I had been waiting for the right time to ask you back then. However, you started talking about the Durham group. Do you remember?"
"Are you serious? I crushed your plans of asking me? Did you have plans?"
"Yup. I was going to make you lasagna, a nice night in, very romantic. Then we were going to sit down on the couch, in front of a fire and talk. We would continue to talk while I worked up my courage to ask you." He glanced over to her; she was intensely staring at him with her mouth slightly open. He continued, "Then, I was going to get down on one knee," as he slid off the couch, "and I was going to say 'Lorelai Gilmore you complete me. You make life worth living and I can't see myself with any one but you. Please make me the happiest man on earth and become Mr. Backwards baseball hat.' He paused then said, "Lorelai Gilmore, I love you so much, I know we can make this work. We have wasted too much time apart, will you marry me?"
Lorelai Gilmore was speechless, and had lost all control over her tears flowing freely down her checks. Never had Luke been one for surprises or too much romance but he had swept her off her feet. Through her sobs, she managed to say, "What took you so long Danes?" while nodding her head yes. Immediately their lips collided in a passionate kiss full of love.
Rory and Sookie aided in helping plan the wedding of the century. Luke and Lorelai decided on a fast engagement to ensure there would be no problems. Plus, hadn't they waited long enough? So on the one year anniversary of Lorelai walking into the diner, Lorelai Danes was finally married to the man of her dreams. Everyone in Stars Hallow had attended, even her parents came. It was held at her old in, the Dragonfly, with a beautiful reception held in the town square. It was everything she had dreamed of, she was finally Mrs. Luke Danes!! Then it hit her, it took her nearly 30 years to say yes to him, just like Sookie had warned so long ago. She was semi-right, they both ended up with kids from other people, although they had known of each before their second try ended miserably. She had remarried, Luke had come pretty close. Her eyes weld up with tears just as Luke asked what the matter was.
"We won't have enough time Luke. We have wasted too much of our lives messing around. I never got my middle!"
He couldn't argue with her, he felt the same way. So the only thing he could think of was to take his beautiful bride in his arms and hold her. He whispered to her that they will make the best of their time, and that neither was dying any time soon so not to worry. He still knew she would, he would too.
That night they left for a cabin up in Maine. They took Luke's old boat and planned to spend 3 weeks away. They both had the best time, rarely seen not touching in some way or other. Deep down, they both feared they would wake up and everything that happened this last year would be just a dream. When they returned, life seemed to go back to normal. Luke would go to work late in the morning and return before dinner, they would watch a movie or go out around the town. On occasion, Rory and Logan would stop by with their new baby, Lorelai Samantha Huntzberger, or Sam for short. Life couldn't get much better than this.