A/N: There's a song in here from 2004, but considering the Gilmores are from 2007 in this fic, I decided it'd be okay if I used it as background music like in the show how sometimes they have background music to help the mood, so just work with me. That would be great.

A/N2:Again, thank you for all the reviews! They definitely make me feel good. Haha and thank you mdaddict-x. you're the only one who understands. Haha. Just kidding guys but mdaddict-x at least knows I'm not evil and that of course Lorelai and Luke will end up together, as always. I don't even think I could keep them apart…those rabbits. Okay here goes the story…Chapter…drum roll please!

Chapter 4

Lorelai wanted so bad to avoid the diner, to not go in there for days, to only sneak glances at the diner man through the window, to survive off Weston's coffee for as long as it took for this to blow over, but she knew she couldn't do that this time. Sure she could avoid Luke's diner, but never the man behind the counter. She was practically drawn to the man in flannel. However she was afraid of Mr. Freeze, or what he'd become since they had crossed that thin line between platonic friends and lovers.

So that morning after their…incident…when Lorelai walked into the diner, Roryless since she had hurried off to school, as usual, she wasn't surprised that Luke treated her like some random person off the street that had come in asking for coffee and a danish, not like the woman he had loved for the past 5 years.

"Luke..." Lorelai said softly as Luke handed her her coffee, she place a hand on Luke's forearm stopping him in his tracks. Luke sighed heavily, hoping this wouldn't happened.

"Not now Lorelai." Luke said without looking up into her face knowing his heart would break if he didn't see the reciprocated love in her eyes that he knew was present in his own.

"No Luke, it's not about that, I need to ask you something." Lorelai said causing Luke to look up. Lorelai had her eyes set on the hand that was placed on Luke's forearm, "Do you know an Ana Nardini?"

"Uh...how do you know of her?" Luke asked with a questioning look.

"Don't ask questions, just tell me, do you?" Lorelai was determined to get a straight answer out of him.

"Yea. I do. She's an old girlfriend of mind. Why do you ask?" Luke asked pulling his arm away from her grasp and crossing his arms over his chest.

"About 7-8 years ago?" Lorelai asked picking at the danish.

"Yeah, something around there, why do you ask?" Luke asked looking at Lorelai with a concerned look.

"Uh...Gossips told me she has a daughter around 7 or maybe 8 now." Lorelai said looking at Luke with a disappointed look. Luke didn't know why, but it was because she couldn't have him till he got this together.

"Oh…well...you don't think…" Luke looked like he had come to a sudden realization.

"Actually Luke, I do think." Lorelai said nodding her head softly.

"Wait, is this why…yesterday…" Luke asked placing a hand over hers.

"No, Luke. It's not." Lorelai lied.

"Oh...well I guess I better go...find out for sure." Luke pointed towards the stairs, "Wait where—"

"Lichfield." Lorelai answered simply.

"Right..." Luke made his way behind the curtain and up the stairs leaving a broken hearted Lorelai. Be strong Gilmore. This has to be done.

XoXoXoX

Lorelai decided to walk home from the diner after Luke had made his way up the stairs deciding she had done what she had gone to do.

Oh oh oh oh

Seems like just yesterday

You were a part of me

I used to stand so tall

I used to be so strong

Lorelai held her tears back but her face sure didn't hide anything. There was definite pain, hurt, and heartbrokenness as she made her way through the town square.

Your arms around me tight

Everything felt so right

Unbreakable like nothing could go wrong.

Flashback came to mind of her and Luke, in the good stages of their relationship. When Luke made her the ice skating rink when she had a bad day with snow, when they officially got together at the test run, Would you just stand still? Luke's face when he said those words flashed through her mind. Oh and the wedding is June 3rdHer own face flashed through her mind when she said those words, how happy she had been, before she had found out about April, everything seemed to be so perfect.

Now I can't breath

No I can't sleep

I'm barely hanging on

Lorelai just let the tears flow finally. She clutched her stomach as they poured down her cheeks and into the grass beneath her. She couldn't believe she was letting him go. It wasn't even permanent, but she had to do it. She didn't want to let him leave her.

I told you everything

Opened up and let you in

You made me feel alright

For once in my life

Now all that's left of me

Is what I pretend to be

So together

But so broken up inside

She remembered her in Luke's that night after having dinner with her parents when her parents had stabbed her in the back, and taken Rory in. They had gone against everything she wanted, that they had agreed on. Luke had completely taken her side, even suggested going to kidnap Rory. He was great like that. Lorelai thought. Luke, will you marry me? Lorelai's mind flashed back to that scene when she had asked that question, she had realized this was the one for her. He was it. The only man she had ever loved and wanted to spend the rest of her life with. Then her mind flashed to after she found out about April, when they were shopping for April a birthday gift. It's too soon. She'll like you better than she likes me! Lorelai had tried to hide how hurt she had been for so long. She had hidden behind her happy face, waited patiently for him, but he took advantage of her patience and expected her to wait forever, and now here she was. After making a big mistake, bigger than the one Luke had made, she was back here. With a second chance. She realized, this was a good thing. She could make this work, which is what she planned to do.

But you wont get to see the tears I cry, behind these deep blue eyes. Lorelai sung to herself remembering the song as she made her way up the drive to her house swatting away and stray tears that had made their way out of her eyes.

XoXoXoX

Luke was making his way up the stairs to his apartment after having a very interesting conversation with Lorelai. He walked into the apartment and saw something extremely unexpected, Jess and Rory on his sofa making out. When they heard the door shut they quickly pulled apart trying their best to straighten themselves up. They looked up and saw a very annoyed Luke, arms crossed and standing like a big strong lumberjack. At least, that's what crossed Jess' mind causing him to smile and look down to hold back laughter.

"What are you two doing?" Luke asked smiling a fake smile trying to stay calm.

"Well Uncle Luke…" Jess started out sarcastically but Luke cut him off.

"Don't start with me like that! Rory, why aren't you at school? Jess, why aren't you at school?" Luke asked getting angrier by the second. Rory and Jess both just looked down in guilt. More so Rory, not so much Jess.

"Sorry Luke." Rory said getting up and straightening her skirt.

"I'm disappointed, in both of you! I would've expected this from you Jess, but Rory? I know Lorelai raised you better." Luke said, restraining himself from including himself in that even though he had been there for the past 5 years, helping in anyway he could, and he looked at Rory like a daughter, and he had a feeling he was the only stable father figure she had, but he still couldn't bring himself to put himself and Lorelai in that position.

"Sorry Luke, and I mean that. It was stupid." Rory looked down, realizing no one else was saying anything, "Well, I better get going, I can probably make the next bus and make it in time for 4th period." She grabbed her backpack off the floor and made her way out of the apartment and diner.

"Jess." Luke said as Rory left the room giving him a stern look. Jess looked up and saw Luke was smiling. "Get to school." Luke threw Jess' bag at him and made his way into the other part of his apartment where the phone was, shaking his head.

XoXoXoX

Lorelai was sprawled out on the couch with a tub of ice cream after calling the inn to let Sookie know she wasn't going to be in today, she wasn't feeling very well. Which in all truth, wasn't a lie, she felt horrible, and really didn't feel like dealing with any Independence Inn business. Boy, do I miss the Dragonfly. Lorelai thought digging back into the gallon of ice cream in her lap.

As Lorelai was flipping through the channels, looking for something entertaining, even something she could simply mock, she heard a loud knock on the door that she recognized. Oh no. I can't deal with you now! Lorelai thought to herself as she groaned and put the T.V. on mute and pulled herself off the couch and made her way towards the door.

She opened and there stood a clearly flustered Luke. "Can I come in?" He asked quietly, his face looking pale.

"Uh, sure." Lorelai stepped aside letting him come inside. Deciding she'd best play dumb, "What's wrong?" She asked as she took a seat on the opposite end of the couch from Luke.

"She's mine." Luke said staring at his hands.

"Who?" Lorelai asked, still playing dumb.

"April, Ana's kid." Luke said looking up at Lorelai who was staring at Luke's hands. "I have a kid."

"Congratulations." Lorelai said the only thing she could think of.

"Uh, thanks." Luke said looking back at his hands.

"So what are you going to do?" Lorelai asked looking at Luke's face.

"I'm going to try and make up for lost time. She's 8 ya know." Luke said meeting Lorelai's stare.

"I see. How are you going to do that?" Lorelai asked averting her gaze.

"I'm going to bring her to the diner Thursday afternoon, do you think maybe you could stop by? I mean, I'm not good with entertaining girls and it would be great to have you there." Luke explained without looking in her face until after he'd said it. He was surprised to see tears in her eyes, "Lorelai? What's wrong?" Luke asked placing a hand on hers.

"Oh, nothing." Lorelai wiped away the tears, "Um, I'd love to." Lorelai smiled and laughed a tiny laugh. She couldn't believe how happy she was that he had said that.

"Good. I'm glad." Luke started to shift, "So, I'd better get back. I left Ceasar by himself..."

Lorelai didn't let Luke finish his thought, she place her lips on his placing and hand on his cheek. He wrapped his arm around her back pulling her closer. Luke deepened the kiss by putting his tongue at her bottom lip, which she opened to allow him access. They stayed in the embrace for what felt like hours, but was only mere minutes.

They finally pulled away, catching their breath, Lorelai spoke, "I didn't regret that kiss from yesterday, nor will I regret this one." Lorelai was breathing heavily still trying to catch her breath. Her arm was still wrapped around his neck and his around her back.

"I'm glad." Luke kissed her forehead, "I have to go. But I hope to see you later." He kissed her on the lips again not letting it get to far, he pulled away.

"No fair..." Lorelai spoke quietly as Luke pulled out of the embrace and stood up, "I'll see you later." Luke smiled and walked out of the Gilmore's front door. As the door closed Lorelai screamed happily and kicked the blanket off of her legs and jumped up.

I know, not much Lit. in this chapter, but I promise to be more in future chapters, but since I'm a diehard JavaJunkie, I decided to make this very very JJ. So review me with your thoughts! Thanks lots! Still think I'm evil?


Kati.