Ahhh, Lorelai Gilmore sat on the couch after Jason had left. Replaying the looks he had given her and how easy the conversation has flowed. How charming he was and how he still looked incredibly good. She went to put in a movie, but then she realized Sookie. She felt bad for not telling her about Jason, but she felt better about it now, knowing what was going to happen with Jason. It was not too late, so she dialed Sookie. She did not get an answer, but knew that Sookie would be home. She grabbed a bottle of champagne she had lying around and walked over to Sookie's house. She knocked at the door, "Hello Sookie!"
"Hi Lorelai.." she said and didn't look Lorelai straight in the eye.
"Are you busy? I brought some wine."
"Okay, let's sit out, Jackson is being rather ridiculous." Sookie turned to yell something at him, "Meet me out there, I'll meet you out there with some glasses.
It was quite a chilly night, Lorelai thought as she waited for Sookie. She shook her foot as she waited. There was some yelling from inside, but finally Sookie emerged. "Is everything okay?" Lorelai asked Sookie gently.
"Oh yeah, Jackson's just in a mood tonight. Champagne?" she asked. Lorelai handed the bottle. They poured their glasses and drank.
"So Sookie, I wanted to come over tonight and just apologize not telling you about Jason."
"Oh it's okay," she said flicking her hands. "You don't have to tell me, Lorelai."
"But I should, Sookie. You're my best friend."
"True, why didn't you tell me Lorelai?"
She took a breath, "I guess because all I ever here from you is about Luke-how he's the perfect man, but he isn't no longer, not for me anyway. I just want to move on with my life.
"Well I could cut back on my Luke suggestions, I thought I was helping you. I just always saw you together. I still have hope, I guess."
"I'm done with Luke. I understand you think he's perfect for me, but he's no longer. I really like Jason and I want to try things out. I just didn't want to tell you about him because I thought you would get in my head and ruin it for me."
"Lorelaiā¦" Sookie said and grabbed her hand. "I would never ruin your relationships. I like Jason. But can I ask you something?"
"Sure," she answered apprehensively.
"If you are over Luke, why do you not go to Luke's anymore?"
"It's awkward, Sookie."
"Okay." she said and gave Lorelai a look.
"If that's what it takes for you to see that I am over Luke, I'll go tomorrow."
Lorelai woke the next morning, dreading what she had to do, even though she was so over Luke. She did miss the coffee. She said she was over Luke, so this was her final test. She just hoped that she was over him. It was easy when all you had to work with were memories, but something else entirely having Luke in front of her. What if the feelings came rushing back? Oh god.
She walked into the diner and Luke was pouring some other woman's coffee. "Lorelai?" he said and walked over to her.
"Hey Luke," she said and punched him awkwardly on the arm. "Oh I don't know why I did that."
"It's okay, this is a little awkward," he paused. "Especially with the whole town watching. Do you people not have lives? Here come upstairs."
Lorelai followed him up. She was glad to know that no feelings came rushing back to her when she looked into his eyes. He was just Luke. The guy that had always poured her coffee and she had had witty back and forth with.
He opened the door. "Lorelai!" Rachel came up and hugged her.
"Rachel? How are you? It's been years."
"It has, hasn't it?"
"Yeah, so what have you been up to?"
"Well I was traveling taking photographs, being a true nomad, when I got a phone call from this guy, saying he wanted a true shot."
"Wow, that's great!" she said with genuine enthusiasm. She always thought that if Luke could just open himself up to Rachel that they could be happy together, and here it was.
"Well I'll let you talk guys catch up I'll go pour the coffee," she said and Luke kissed her on the cheek.
Lorelai sat on the couch and Luke joined her. "So Luke, Rachel?"
"Yeah, I've been an idiot, even with you, but I don't know now that I'm not pining for you, we seem to be working."
"That's great, you're welcome by the way."
He coughed, he hated anything awkward or touchy. "So why'd you come here?"
"Didn't you want me here?" she asked accusing.
"No of course, but you haven't come in here since we broke up that's what I meant."
"Ahh, well I just wanted to be friends again. Time has passed. I'm over you, you're over me. We're both moving on."
"Who are you with?"
"Jason Stiles, do you remember him?"
"Ah yes the guy her cut me off and affectionately called me Duke."
"Yes him, plus I had to prove something to Sookie."
"Ahh," he said.
"So I guess I should get to work, I'll see Rachel for a cup of coffee. Bye Luke."
"See you later," she gave him a quick kiss on the cheek.
Lorelai sighed as she walked to her car. Yes, it was a bit awkward-that was to be expected but she had no feelings for Luke. She was clear of being forever cast by Sookie and the town as meant for Luke. She could move on with Jason and tell everyone, even bring him to Stars Hollow. She could move on and find the new man that she was meant to be with.
After work, Lorelai came home to Paul Anka. "Paul Anka," she yelled and he came running. "Wanna go for a walk?" she asked and went to grab his collar.
"Hold on," she said and checked her messages. Jason hadn't called she was a little sad, but oh well. She walked with Paul Anka and came back. She was thirsty, so she grabbed a water. There was a plastic bag filled with all her favorite breakfast, all drenched in syrup. "Aww Jason," she said and went to grab the phone and dialed Jason's number.
"Jason, did you break into my house and leave me a bag of delicious breakfast food?"
"I just happened I did, plus your lock was broke. It wasn't too hard."
"Aww thank you, you remembered from all those years ago."
"Yes one of my better quirks, so I wanted to apologize for not being there to take you out. I'm in New York a few days on business."
"Oh. Of course, it's fine, Jason. How is the big city?"
"Loud, dirty, and quite enjoyable."
"Hey I kind of know something like that," she said jokingly.
"You do? Sounds like someone I'd like to know.
After awhile the conversation ended and Lorelai went to bed. She woke up and ate her breakfast that Jason had made for her. It was funny how when she took a bite of the syrup-covered bacon that it took her back four years and it seemed that no time had passed at all.
