Magical Princess- Thank-you so much! Part of my love for Gilmore Girls and any tv show for that matter is its humor. I'm happy to hear that you can appreciate my humor as well!

Yeah so the opening sequence here will be very familiar, I thought it would be funny to reference it… so since this is a fanfic; I don't own the series and characters I just like to play with them.

There are lots of speeches and toasts her folks, so pull up a chair and relax. It's the wedding of the century of course it'll be amazing!

Episode 12: "Christmas Wedding Bells are Ringing"

It was morning and Lorelai was sleeping soundly. Suddenly, her alarm clock went off and in frustration she threw it across the room and turned back into sleeping position. Just then, another alarm clock from somewhere near by went off, then another one, then another one and at which this time Lorelai sat up and screamed

Lorelai: "I don't believe this!"

A minute later Lorelai raced to the top of the stairs shouting: "I KNEW I shouldn't have told you that dream! I must have been delusional!"

Luke popped his head out of the kitchen to see Lorelai and replied with: "What can I say; I got inspired. You said it was extremely important for you to wake up at this time and so as not to repeat what happened last time; I needed to take drastic measures,"

Lorelai sneered: "I hate you,"

Luke like he was talking to a dog: "Aw shucks, I love you too,"

Lorelai: "No, I really… REALLY hate you right now,"

Luke: "I made blueberry pancakes AND real coffee,"

Lorelai eyed him suspiciously: "REALLY….?"

With that she raced passed him, into the kitchen where she smelt the pot of coffee and looked back at Luke with watery eyes.

Luke: "So peace offering?"

Lorelai: "This is so unfair Harry, you always make it impossible for me to hate you,"

Luke: "Yeah, ain't I a stinker?"

Lorelai getting close to him added: "Yeah, the WORST,"

With that they kissed.

Luke WITH the accent: "I'll alert the media,"

Lorelai laughed: "SEE? That makes all the difference in the world,"

Theme Music

Lorelai yawned heavily as her head was tiredly resting on her arms at the table.

Luke: "Even the coffee and the contential breakfast didn't work on ya… maybe you should go back to bed,"

Lorelai: "I had forgotten that when I'm pregnant I have low blood pressure when I wake up in the mornings… part of the reason why I started drinking coffee while I was pregnant with Rory. I missed so much of my morning classes in High School that year; I just skipped it all together. No, I have to stay awake there's ALOT of things to go through with the wedding's set up and stuff. I also need to double-check on a few things. I have to get the Chouppa carefully transported to the inn so that I can have people working on the alter. I have to call people to confirm their attendance so I know how many chairs to set up. Not to mention, I have to call Rory and the other wedding members to make sure they're ready. I have to come up with how I want the wedding to go, what kind of flowers… so much to do so little me,"

Luke: "Even though I have to work at the diner, I want to help you out if I can,"

Lorelai: "That's very Boy Scout of you but I think most of the stuff are things that I have to do. You can make sure you're Best Man is ready,"

Luke: "So I have to make sure that I have my Best Man ready? I hope he is if not then I might have to go with someone else like at the Prom. By the way, who is going to be the Ring Bearer? Sookie's son Davey, right?"

Lorelai: "Actually I called Sookie and she advised against that because right now Davey is in his rebellious stage and wouldn't be able to go through a long wedding thing without being Naomi Campbell about it. So he needs to be babysat at home. Luckily I came up with an alternative,"

Luke: "Who?"

That's when Paul Anka ran into the kitchen and sat down in the chair next to Lorelai. Lorelai pointed at him and said:

Lorelai: "Paul Anka,"

Luke with widened eyes: "You're going to have a DOG be the Ring Bearer? You're kidding right… God, I hope you're kidding,"

Lorelai: "Why not? Paul Anka can take direction like a GPA and he doesn't tear up any pillows,"

Luke: "But he's a DOG!"

Lorelai: "Really? This whole time I thought he was an Ewok,"

Luke getting fed up: "Lorelai!"

Lorelai: "Calm down Luke, everything is going to be fine. Paul Anka wants to do it… right Paul Anka?"

Paul Anka ran off the chair and zoomed out of the kitchen.

Lorelai turned to Luke a little sheepishly: "He's just acting like Lindsey Lohan right now, he'll be all set by the time the wedding comes,"

Luke sarcastically: "Sure, I'll just keep an eye out for flying pigs, too,"

Lorelai: "I'll take him with me to the Dragonfly maybe if he sees the place being set up then he'll get eager enough for me to practice it with him,"

Luke: "I think you should consider an alternative to your alternative,"

Luke entered the diner, started flipping the chairs off of the table and sitting them on the floor when a sudden loud thud came from upstairs. In a panic, Luke ran up the stairs and through the hallway, when he noticed the door to his apartment was wide open. Like an FBI agent Luke snuck through the door and shouted

Luke: "Put your hands up into the air or…"

That's when Jess who was sitting at the table turned around to look at him.

Jess: "…Or what? You're going to play your Simon and Garfunkle cd and put me into a coma?"

Luke: "Jess…. What are you doing here?"

Jess: "I got a call from Liz stating she thought I should come down to see my new little half brother and in the process be the Best Man at your wedding. I had no Starving Artist thing going on so I figured that I would be James Bond and stop by. So here I am. Got a problem with that?"

Luke: "Yeah, you shouldn't be breaking and entering,"

Jess: "I used the extra key you still have hidden above the door, so technically it wasn't B & E

Luke: "No but it would've been nice to get an RSPV,"

Jess: "I work the way of the ninja…I like to make sudden appearances with the smoke,"

Luke: "You're at least very good at that. Anyway, I have to get back to opening the diner,"

Jess: "Yeah the old salt and pepper mines need to be taken care of everyday,"

Luke turned to leave but over his shoulder he said: "Thanks… for coming,"

Jess with fake sniffles: "Stop it or I'll start to cry,"

As Luke walked back down the hallway to the diner, he took out his cell phone and dialed a number.

Lorelai was at the Dragonfly with Paul Anka on toe when her cell phone suddenly rang. With one hand, she swiftly dug through her coat pocket and brought it up to her ear.

Lorelai: "Hello?"

Luke: "You'll never guess who I just ran into?"

Lorelai: "Frosty the Snowman? Elvis? Big Foot?"

Luke: "Even more elusive… Jess,"

Lorelai: "Jess? As in your nephew Jess?"

Luke: "Of course, what other Jess do you know?"

Lorelai: "Jesse Ventura…Jesse James… Jessica Rabbit?"

Luke: "Neither of them have more attitude than Jess,"

Lorelai: "So why is he here?"

Luke: "I mentioned to Liz I was interested in having Jess as my Best Man… I didn't think she'd actually ask him or that he would come,"

Lorelai: "Of course he would come! I mean; I know that there is still some water under the bridge between him and me, but you were a very big support to him. I don't think he really had anyone to count on until you barged your way through his life and I know he's grateful for that. I think it's a pretty admiral thing for him to do it and I'm glad he's matured enough to realize how important family is,"

Luke: "I hate to bring this up… but what about Rory?"

Lorelai: "I'll call her right now and let her know. She's probably on her way to Stars Hollow as we speak for the Winter Break,"

Luke: "Well good luck with that,"

Lorelai: "Luke, it's unnecessary. Rory is over it completely. I hardly think she'll act like she used to about him. She has matured a lot too,"

Luke: "Of course, you're right. Okay, I've got to get to work now,"

Lorelai: "Bye, thanks for the update,"

Luke: "I am Tom Brokaw. Bye Lorelai, see you later,"

Lorelai hung up with Luke in one hand then carefully with the leash in her other hand; she dialed a number and brought the phone back up to her ear.

Rory was in her car driving when she cautiously answered her cell phone.

Rory: "Hey, I'm on the road right now. You know how I feel about cell phone drivers,"

Lorelai: "I do you hypocrite. I have something interesting to tell you,"

Rory: "Interesting, huh? Like Sherlock Homes finding a clue or an art critic looking at a painting in a gallery?"

Lorelai: "Way more interesting,"

Rory: "What?"

Lorelai took a deep breath and then answered with: "Jess is in Stars Hollow. He's going to be Luke's Best Man in the wedding,"

Rory was pondering something for a minute so her reaction was slower than usual.

Rory: "Oh… Jess… really… huh,"

Lorelai: "Full sentences please, you're starting to scare me,"

Rory: "It's… Logan is coming to the wedding too and let's just say the last time the two of them met; it was like Michael Richards and the audience member,"

Lorelai: "Is that the only reason you're acting like if I just told you Mariah Carrey is starring in a movie again?"

Rory sighed and then replied with: "When Jess had his book open house, I went and it was not too soon after Logan and I had a fight over the bridesmaids thing. I was being "My Best Friend's Wedding" about the whole situation and I sort of ended up kissing Jess,"

Lorelai had to take a minute to let it sink in: "You kissed Jess while you were still technically with Logan…?"

Rory: "Yes,"

Lorelai: "…And Logan is going to be attending the wedding with you where Jess is going to be the Best Man to your Bridesmaid?"

Rory winced: "Yes,"

Lorelai: "It's going to be the whole "you kissed Jess while you were with Dean" thing all over again,"

Rory: "I'm HORRIBLE!"

Lorelai: "No you're not,"

Rory: "I am; I'm a TERRIBLE, slutty person… right up there with Misha Barton and just short of Paris Hilton!"

Lorelai: "Rory, listen! You were hurt, confused and seeking comfort… trust me I went through the same exact thing,"

Rory: "Because of that you and Luke broke up!"

Lorelai: "No it wasn't that and it wasn't because of April either! Where we were in our relationship at that time was too much for me to handle and the same thing for Luke. That's why we broke up. Then after we had some space, we were able to get over that hurdle and now we're stronger than ever together. Maybe you and Logan are the same way,"

Rory: "I hope so,"

Lorelai: "I hope so too. How about changing the subject?"

Rory: "Okay, that would be nice,"

Lorelai: "Since the wedding's in such short notice everyone is pretty much going in whatever they can find to wear. Luckily for me, I managed to find a wedding dress while I was in New York. So I just wanted to know what dress you're wearing so I know what color flowers to buy for your outfit,"

Rory: "Well since I didn't really have time to buy anything new so I'm wearing the dress I wore at Lane's wedding,"

Lorelai: "Okay as long as it isn't the dress you wore at Logan's sister's wedding… it's sort of a bad luck dress,"

Rory: "That's why I decided not to wear it.

Lorelai: "Actually, while I was in New York I bought a dress for you. I can adjust the size and add things to it for you if you want to wear it to the wedding?"

Rory cheered: "YES! Oh, thank-you so much Mom it will probably be much better than the other dress to wear! Hey, Mom I'm pulling into the Dragonfly's driveway right now,"

Lorelai: "Great then you can help me with all this wedding crap,"

Rory: "Sure I'll be Martha Stewart with you,"

Lorelai met up with Rory when Michel came along.

Michel: "Diz iz not fairer! I can't possibly take care of all deeze customers by myself," (translation: "This is not fair! I can't possibly take care of all these customers by myself,")

Lorelai: "Michel, there's only three guests at the Dragonfly right now and one of them in on the nature walk. You're just jealous because you're not helping me out with the wedding set up,"

Michel glared at Lorelai: "You KNOW datte I am better ten Trading Spaces with visualizations and creative decoration ideaze. It would be bettar ten just standin at te register like a manniquin! You are just doin this on purpose to be mean like Charlie Manson to his…"(translation: "You KNOW that I am better than Trading Spaces with visualizations and creative decoration ideas. It would be better then just standing at the register like a manninquin! You are just doing this on purpose to be mean like Charlie Manson to his…")

Lorelai: "Okay Michel, I got the point. No I did NOT do it on purpose. It's just that we need a very capable person to man the station while I'm working on plans for the wedding. Sookie is busy working her butt of on making the cake and catering. Now if you're going to continue to whine about this like Tanya Harting at the Olympics, then I'll just make a call to Kirk. I'm sure he'll want to do it and you won't be able to go to the wedding,"

Michel: "All right! All right! I will go back but just keep in mind datte I hate you,"

Lorelai: "Spare me the deep affection, I AM getting married. Now go Speed Racer,"

Michel stomped all the way back to the register just in time to catch the ringing phone.

Michel: "Dragonfly Inn, the place where fashionable men such as myself are discriminated against… how may I help you?"

Christopher: "Hi Michel, it's Christopher. I was trying to get a hold of Lorelai to wish her a Merry Christmas but her cell phone is off and I would like to tell her in person rather than leaving a message,"

Michel: "She is busy right now making my life miserable with this wedding,"

Christopher: "Oh somebody is having a wedding?"

Michel: "Yes and it was such short notice that I didn't even have time to put together a proper ladies man attire,"

Christopher: "Anybody I know?"

Michel nearly snorted: "Of course you know them…. Lorelai,"

Christopher with his eyes widened: "Lorelai?!"

Michel: "Yes and that very un GQ coffeeman Luke,"

Christopher nearly choked: "When is this?!"

Michel: "Tomorrow of course… on Christmas. Gee you are very slow aren't you?"

Christopher: "She told me that she was getting married to him but I didn't think this SOON!"

Michel: "Yes her spontaneousness is enough to make your head spin like in the "Exorcists","

Chris suddenly fell silent. Slowly he said

Chris: "Well, I guess my Christmas wishing is no match for the festivities of a wedding. I'll just call her after Christmas then. Thanks Michel,"

With that Christopher hung up. That's when Lorelai walked into the front room.

Lorelai: "Hey Michel, have the people with the Chouppa arrived yet?"

Michel: "No and I grow tired of having to answer your personal phone calls,"

Lorelai sarcastically: "Yeah, giving the Dragonfly Inn's number to the telemarketers… what was I thinking?"

Just then the sight of the chouppa sitting in the back bed of a truck pulled up right in front of the open door. Lorelai excitedly ran out to greet the people who moved it. She looked in horror as she saw Kirk head for the Chouppa.

Lorelai barked: "Kirk, back off!"

Kirk bewildered: "What? Why?"

Lorelai: "You remember that time when you had to hold part of Fran's casket and you dropped it..?"

Kirk: "Yeah…"

Lorelai: "…And when you were hanging the decorations for the Star Light Festival and got stuck up a tree…?"

Kirk: "Yeah…"

Lorelai: "Well step away from the Chouppa Jerry Lewis! If you put one hand on it… Alice; wham, bang, zoom… straight to the moon!"

At that moment, Jackson and Zach emerged from out of the truck and came around to the back.

Jackson: "Kirk, find some other job to do! Lorelai made us promise to get this Chouppa alter set up without breaking it and you standing there is like having a black cloud over us,"

Kirk in a stuck-up voice: "Fine, I'll find some other way to help with Lorelai's wedding,"

Like on America's Top Model, Kirk strided away with his head held up high.

Zach: "Phew that was close. Hey Lorelai where do you want this to go?"

Lorelai: "Oh I'll…"

Lorelai stopped short when she noticed the tidal wave heading in her direction. Emily walked out of her car, caught sight of Lorelai and was walking towards her.

Lorelai in a panic: "What the Hell is my MOTHER doing here?!"

Michel joined up: "I got sick of answering all of your phone calls with one excuse or another therefore; I told her where you were, so that she could talk to you herself. That's what happens when you stiff me out of the fun,"

Lorelai sneered at Michel as he turned and walked away haughtily. Emily walked right up to Lorelai.

Lorelai faked happy to see her: "Mom what a surprise, what are you doing here?"

Emily: "What do you mean; what am I doing here? I'm here to help with the wedding preparations or course,"

Lorelai: "Mom, it's MY wedding, you've all ready had yours… twice,"

Emily huffed: "Lorelai, you are my only daughter. It is only fair for the mother of the bride to pitch in her expertise of the wedding experience into the wedding process. What did you expect me to do, walk down the isle sit through two hours of talking, eat a horrible buffet and then leave? Well I don't think so! If you want me to participate in the wedding at all, you will let me participate in the whole deal,"

Lorelai: "RORY!!!!"

It was night and Luke arrived in Lorelai's kitchen to see her in the same exact spot that he saw her in when he left that morning.

Luke: "Lorelai? You look worse than you did this morning,"

Lorelai: "My mother showed up and was a Sherman Tank today. She was insistent at helping me with all the wedding planning so now I'm exhausted. You know it is much easier to plan other people's wedding then it is to plan your own?"

Luke: "Ouch, sorry I know it must've been a lot for you to take care of. Actually, I stopped by to make sure everything is all set for tomorrow,"

Lorelai: "It is, everything should go according to plan. Even Paul Anka is ready. At the end of the day it was like he was Tyra Banks walking down the aisle,"

Luke: "Jess brought up something that completely slipped both of our minds,"

Lorelai: "Really? What?"

Luke: "The bachelor and bachelorette parties,"

There was a long pause and then in unison both Lorelai and Luke said: "Too exhausted,"

Lorelai sat up for that one.

Lorelai: "Okay you know this whole talking at the same time about the same thing, unison thing is really starting to creep me out,"

Luke: "Tell me about it. Anyway, I'm too tired from working at the diner all day long. Not to mention the last time I was at a bachelor party, it erupted into a brawl,"

Lorelai: "I'm too tired from all the work with the wedding setup and dealing with my mother. Besides, the last time I went to a bachelorette party we were standing around bored for hours until we finally hooked up with the guys. We played Fooz Ball for the rest of the night and drank beer,"

Luke: "For some reason I really want to get this wedding thing over with so that we can move onto the next phase of marriage,"

Lorelai: "Yeah, me too. It's probably too late to elope, right?"

Luke: "It's probably a bad idea now so late in the game… plus your mother would hunt us down to try and kill us like in the "Fugitive","

Lorelai: "I thought so. I just hope that nothing goes wrong and I hope it will be one of the most amazing experiences of my life,"

Luke: "Stop saying what I want to say, THAT'S creeping me out,"

Lorelai laughed: "Sorry,"

Luke: "So I should sleep in my apartment tonight, huh?"

Lorelai: "If you don't want to jinx the wedding tomorrow… you remember what happened last time with the wedding dress?"

Luke: "I figured as much. I really don't want to sleep in the same room as Jess tonight… I don't want there to be any accidental sleep walking hanky panky,"

Lorelai nearly busted a gut laughing: "Just tie him into a chair or something,"

Luke: "I wasn't talking about him,"

Lorelai: "Go, get before I hose you down. Worse comes to worse, you can sleep in the storage room… you did that before,"

Luke stood up: "Oh all right. I'll see you tomorrow,"

Lorelai stood up nodding her head: "Definitely, tomorrow,"

They had a long kiss goodbye and Lorelai nearly had to pry Luke off. With a slight whimper, Luke left the kitchen and Lorelai went upstairs to her room.

Somehow the next morning when Lorelai's alarm clock went off, she rolled over to see Luke sleeping next to her. She shook her head in amusement, reached over to the alarm clock, and then started poking Luke awake.

Luke: "Humph?"

Lorelai: "Morning Luke. So last night's time spent sleeping in your apartment went THAT well, huh?"

Luke now awake just realized what Lorelai was getting at and put his hands up to his face in embarrassment.

Luke: "I thought that was a dream,"

Lorelai: "Sorry pal, it wasn't. That must've been some record of yours. I went to sleep only half an hour after you left,"

Luke: "Pretty much the second Jess started snoring I thought I was dreaming of myself; walking through my apartment, down the hallway into the diner, out of the diner, into the street… oh my God,"

Lorelai was enjoying this A LOT.

Lorelai: "I'm glad you weren't NAKED, one step away from being Kirk!"

Luke: "I know!"

Lorelai: "You were very sneaky because I didn't even feel the bed move when you crawled in,"

Luke: "What was I DOING?!"

Lorelai: "I don't know. Maybe you've been feeling so comfortable sleeping next to me that when you're not sleeping next to me it feels wrong to you somehow,"

Luke: "That makes sense. It also feels pretty good to wake up and see you sleeping next to me in the mornings. It sucks to wake up to an empty bed,"

Lorelai: "Does your sleep walking thing still sound unbelievable to you now?"

Luke: "No, I guess not. I'm just relieved that you didn't start freaking out about it and panic about what happened last night or anything,"

Lorelai: "Of course not Robert Downing Jr. I wouldn't act that way. I mean we are going to be married in a couple of hours so I should be used to you in bed by now…"

Luke: "Lorelai,"

Lorelai: "Really, to me; this is a sign that everything is working out better than expected. Because to me, everyday spent without you is like being stuck in the desert without water or food. I'm not really sure how I would be able to get through being with the Durham Group for three more months without the ability to see you every-other weekend. It's still going to be tough not being with you when it's not those days,"

Luke: "I know I feel the same way. Like life is less brighter without you around but when you do get back once and for all; I'll be the happiest man in the world,"

Lorelai: "Okay we haven't even gotten to the ALTER yet and all ready I'm starting to mist up here. I might have to take a U-HAUL truck full of tissues to the wedding,"

Luke: "Well we better go our separate ways and get ready for the wedding,"

Lorelai: "Brides usually don't put on the dress until the last hour before the ceremony because their dresses are so long and uncomfortable to wear for a long time. Still I do have to check off last minute things and get the rest of me ready until then. Damn, I would much rather stay here with you in bed,"

Luke: "Maybe we should've been bears in another life so we could hibernate instead of going to the wedding,"

Lorelai: "Then again bears have to miss out on dancing to "We are Family", tossing the bouquet and eating the amazing meal. So it would suck to be a bear,"

Luke: "Right. SO I am going to leave… for sure… not to come back… until after we're married,"

Lorelai: "Just don't take a nap and I'll see you later,"

Luke: "Goodbye Lorelai Gilmore,"

Lorelai: "Goodbye Luke Danes,"

Rory and Logan pulled into the Dragonfly's parking lot. They slowly got out and gathered their things.

Logan: "So what is with the other set of clothing?"

Rory: "What, are you kidding? This is for the reception afterwards. Both Mom and I plan on ditching the "Girly-Man" dresses there. That way we can be more comfortable and we won't have to worry about tripping,"

Logan: "Ah, always come prepared. I just wish I had thought of that myself,"

Rory: "Aw come on, you look like Leonardo Dicaprio in that tux,"

Logan: "So when you dance with me tonight you're going to think that you're dancing with Leo? I REALLY wish I had taken an extra set of clothes with me,"

Logan and Rory took a few steps away from the car when they both stopped. There was Jess.

Jess: "Rory, it's nice to see you again. And you're… oh, that's right Richie Rich. I almost didn't recognize you without a drink in your hand,"

Rory angrily: "Jess!"

Logan: "Jess my man, you still have that hobo smell it's good to know that some things still haven't change,"

Rory in a scolding tone: "Logan!"

Jess: "Speaking of change, it's nice to see Rory actually happy and herself when she's with you for once. Unless of course she's hiding it like Snoop Dog being pulled over by a cop,"

Rory: "I am not! You two Pit bulls put your leashes on, because I won't tolerate this crap from either of you! This is my mother's wedding and so help me if either one of you turn this into a wrestling match of wits or a boxing match then; I will never talk to neither of you two ever again! You DO know what being CIVAL means, right? Well be it or leave! I have to go and bring Mom in through the back. Jess you go and check on Luke, Logan you go and see if they need help with setting up the seats! Now hop to it frogs!"

With a last minute icy shot between the two of them, Logan and Jess went their separate ways and Rory sighed in relief. A minute later she came in through the kitchen door to see the room covered with plates of food.

Rory: "Did I die and now I'm in Heaven?"

Lorelai entered through the kitchen with Sookie all dressed up.

Lorelai: "Not yet but pretty close, huh? Isn't this amazing?! Sookie, you've really outdone yourself this time. Rachael Ray has nothing on you!"

Sookie: "Thank-you Lorelai I have been waiting a LONG time for this,"

Rory: "Really Sookie, I can't believe all of this! Hey, you did make a wedding cake right? I don't see it,"

Lorelai pouted: "That's because she's hiding it on me,"

Sookie: "It's a surprise and you're not going to see it until you're cutting into it at the reception,"

Lorelai: "Meanie! Does Saddam Hussein know about you?"

Sookie: "I sent him a letter, just before his hanging,"

Rory: "So Jess is here, huh?"

Lorelai: "Oh no, you and Logan ran into him didn't you? How was it…were there fireworks?"

Rory: "There were definitely sparks but luckily I think I managed to throw some water onto it before it got too far,"

Lorelai: "I hope so. Sorry this sucks for you,"

Rory sighed: "That's okay, it's my fault. I brought this upon myself for acting the way I did towards Jess a year ago. I just hope that I can figure out a way to fix it,"

Lorelai: "I know you can do it. Now in the meantime, I need help with my hair and make up,"

Rory: "Sure I'll…"

Lane: "RORY!!"

Lane ran to Rory and gave her a huge hug.

Rory broke the embrace: "Lane, it's been so long I almost forgot what you looked like… you were blond right?"

Lane: "Funny. It stinks how much time has gone between us!"

Rory: "We have to plan a Best Friend Hanging Out Day really soon after you have your baby,"

Lane: "It's a deal! So Lorelai, Zach is with Jackson and Logan so is there anything you want me to do?"

Lorelai: "Sure you can help get the bouquets ready and then after that you can help me get ready if you want,"

Lane: "Of course I will, you know how much experience I've had at this. I always did like the hidden Makeup Barbie bust toy I had when I was little,"

Rory: "Okay Mom let's make you beautiful like Ava Gardner,"

Lorelai: "After you, Audrey dear,"

It was almost wedding time. The Chouppa alter shined almost like gold against the sun where it stood above the chairs. The rows of chairs were full of people as a canopy attached above them, helped to deflect the cold. Not to mention that Jackson's garden heaters were going full blast. Luke (looking handsomer than ever) in his tux walked with Jess (who looked just as dashing) up to the Chouppa alter and waited for the ceremony to begin. As they waited they started talking a little bit.

Luke: "So did you see your little brother, yet?"

Jess: "I saw him last night before you snuck off to sleep over at Lorelai's house,"

Luke: "You SAW that?"

Jess: "I see everything, that's how I can be such a smart ass,"

Luke: "I'll say. Why didn't you try to stop me?"

Jess: "I didn't want you to either kill me in your sleepwalking state or think that I was Lorelai and.."

Luke: "Okay, I get the point. So did you see Rory yet?"

Jess winced.

Luke: "I'll take that as a yes. Was it that bad?"

Jess: "I can't stand that stuck-up jerk she's with and she could do so much better than him…"

Luke: "You mean like with you? Come on Jess, Rory is in a relationship that seems to be working. Even when it DOESN'T, she still keeps going for it. I think this is the guy she's sticking with and the sooner you get over her and realize it, the better off you two are going to be. Otherwise, you'll just end up driving her away from you for good,"

Jess dryly: "Gee thanks Dr. Phil,"

Luke: "Hey, I'm just trying to help you out here. Go ahead ruin your friendship with her, what do I care whether you two are friends or not. All I do care about is you not hurting Rory and I don't want to have to pull you off of Logan at a wedding… got it?"

Jess: "Yeah, yeah… I got it,"

Just then the music for the ceremony started to play. Luke and Jess snapped into attention.

First up was Paul Anka in a doggy tuxedo, with a small maroon pillow held up in his mouth where the ring was sitting on top of. He happily made it across the aisle and to the alter, where he let the pillow gently down onto the ground.

Then April as the Flower Girl walked by in the dress that Lorelai had made for her Winter Dance (red satin with black mesh). She carefully tossed red flower petals onto the aisle behind her until she reached the alter with Luke, who put his arm around her shoulder.

Next up was Rory as the Bridesmaid. She was wearing a forest green dress and her hair was up being held by a hairpiece with beautiful small red flowers and green leaves. She held a bouquet of pointesettias, white carnations and golden bells which lightly jingled as she made her way to the alter.

Emily walked down the aisle next but who cares what she looked like.

Then the music changed to "Here Comes the Bride: and the people in the chairs stood up waiting for Lorelai. She came in an off-white wedding dress with pure white on the sash and on the sides of the skirt. She had her hair curly and tucked behind a tiara with some veil flowing behind it. Richard wearing a tux carefully guided her down the aisle and to the alter. Luke bowed at Richard, Richard bowed at Luke, gave him Lorelai's hand and then stepped to the side.

Everyone waited for the Justice of the Peace who had yet to make an appearance.

Luke whispering to Lorelai: "Where the Hell is that guy?"

Lorelai: "Uh Luke, I think THAT'S him,"

Lorelai indicated to Kirk who was wearing an actual men's bathrobe and had a small white box on his collar.

Lorelai and Luke together: "Kirk!"

Kirk: "Yeah, what?"

Luke: "YOU'RE the Justice of the Peace? Please tell me that I'm on a hidden camera show and this isn't real!"

Kirk turned to Lorelai: "SEE! I did manage to find a way to work with your wedding,"

Lorelai: "Wait a minute! YOU'RE the guy who the committee just passed? I am so stupid for not seeing the connection!"

Luke: "Kirk, I swear if you mess this up in anyway I'm going to string you up the flagpole and let you flap in the breeze!"

Kirk: "Hey, no need to get so snippy, I DID pass the test! Don't worry about a thing, I've got it covered,"

Lorelai: "THAT'S what we're worried about. Right there on the podium is the instruction of the order we want things to go in. Even YOU can't screw that up,"

Kirk: "Uh okay. Let's see…"

Kirk mused to himself while he went over the paper's instructions. Finally he snapped into action and took the microphone at the podium.

Kirk: "We're gathered here today to celebrate the union of Lorelai Gilmore and Luke Danes in Holy Macaroni… er, Holy Matrimony. We of Stars Hollow are joined together to witness the merging of their two lives. Will the first witness to speak on their behalf, come forward?"

Rory hesitantly walked up to the podium. She cleared her throat at the podium, took a deep breath and started off with…

Rory: "Jack and Jill went up the hill…"

The audience laughed.

Rory: "No seriously! Jack and Jill went up the hill to catch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown, and Jill came tumbling after. This proves that love indeed has its many ups as well as its downs. My mother as you well know, is infamous for this. With her many relationships she would start off with someone, get to the point where nothing could seem to be better and then all of it would go crashing down to the other side… leaving her at the bottom alone. Nevertheless even with all of that, she never once gave up on it. She always dusted herself off and kept on going even when she herself wasn't sure if she would ever make it safely to the top. When we first started getting to know Luke it was a bumpy ride from the very beginning. I thought for sure that Mom and Luke were annoyed beyond impatience with each other. They seemed to get off on trying to break each other down. But now that I look back on it, it wasn't hate at all. In truth, it was a fact that each one in their own stubborn way, was trying to conquer each other's Great Wall of personal defense.

As the years went by, I witnessed them bonding to each other in an odd way. I noticed how they actually enjoyed each other's company through all of their teasing and sarcastic comments. To this day I still remember many years ago when my mother first asked me if I thought Luke was cute. I also remember the panic that washed over me because unknown to either of us at the time; Luke somehow slipped into our secret group. I was scared of not having him in our lives anymore and I discouraged her. Now I'm not saying I was wrong and would take it back… all though I probably would. However, I think some times two people need to take long journeys in order to end up in the same place where they want to be… like in the Wizard of Oz. My mother has always understood that relationships aren't meant to be easy and BOY does she have her way of proving it. In spite of this, here she is at the top of the hill with Luke. Even though they had fallen before, they are here again. This time they have a sled so they can be safely at the bottom together if they do fall. Luke has always been kind of like a second father to me and he's been there for me so many times I've lost count. Therefore I'm really happy, relieved and proud to call Luke my Stepfather. I couldn't think of anyone else that I'd rather have as one. You two really do belong together and I hope you have the best marriage anyone can possibly have. I hope you both have the family you've always wanted because I will be the happiest daughter in the world,"

With that Rory and Lorelai shared a moment of silent teary-eyed messaging then Rory walked back to her seat.

Kirk: "Will the second witness for Lorelai and Luke's marriage speak on their behalf?"

Sookie got up from her seat and walked up to the podium.

Kirk: "Wait a minute… isn't one of the witnesses supposed to be a GUY?"

Lorelai: "I TOLD you things here are a little different so stick with the list!"

Sookie: "Who would've thought, huh? I never would've guessed in a million years that these two would be at the alter together. But then again, ever since I have met Lorelai I have learned to expect the unexpected. "The Influence of Lorelai" has happened to each and every one of us who has dealt with her. Her loud, over-hyper Kate Hudson conversations that leave you dizzy, her Madonna stubbornness, her appetite for food, and her appetite for life. No one has been hit harder by this than Luke... and let me tell you; he's a better person for it. Many years ago it was so hard to approach him because of his attitude that pushed people away. He would snap at people, make kids cry, and say whatever he wanted to even though he knew it would hurt someone. Then when Lorelai came into his life… little by little… he began to change like the Grinch Who Stole Christmas. Luke in return, has been the only one who can handle Lorelai in all her glory. He has taken the brunt of the Hurricane Lorelai and has seen the stormy/ calm eye in the middle of it all. He has this weird way of seeing right through her and knowing when something is wrong, then this weird way of knowing just what to say to make her feel better.

Who would've thought how much of the town is affected by Luke? Who would've thought that he would be ready for marriage? Who REALLY would've thought he'd step up to being a wonderful father? Lorelai always did. We as Stars Hollow have seen everything from these two. We saw them meet, we saw them as acquaintances, we saw them as friends, we saw them as best friends, we saw them as rivals, we saw them as lovers, we saw them as an engaged couple, we saw them fall apart, we saw them pick themselves back up, and now we see them in marriage. Frankly folks, I'm exhausted! Who needs Melrose Place when we have them to watch? How nice it is to witness two people who are total opposites of each other, blend together to make the beginnings of a wonderful family. I know for sure that they won't ever be bored. Who could be bored with Lorelai as a wife and Luke as a husband? As long as they have each other they'll continue to change for the better. After all, that's what love does to one another,"

With that, Sookie bowed, left the podium and sat back down. Kirk stepped up to the podium again.

Kirk: "Now for the recital of the vows…"

Lorelai: "Kirk?"

Kirk looked at Lorelai.

Lorelai pointed at what was written on the piece of paper she had given Kirk. With a look of confusion, Kirk glanced at the paper.

Kirk: "Oh, um, well it seems that Lorelai and Luke wish to say their own original vows,"

When Lorelai and Luke turned to look at each other and take each other's hand, snow began to lightly fall around them.

Lorelai: "Man, I had a speech all memorized and everything. It was witty and sharp… a real Dorothy Parker-type work of art. However, it just doesn't seem like I should go that way so I'm going to say whatever comes to me.

Twenty-one years ago I arrived in Stars Hollow a broken and desperate mother. I needed a place to be myself and be able to focus on raising my daughter Rory. I needed to devote all of my time and all my love to her because she didn't have a father at the time. I wanted her to know for sure that someone loved her and in return, I wanted her to always hold me dear in her heart. As a result, for many years it was just the two of us (and occasionally Mia) living alone in a small shed in the back of the Independence Inn, like Robinson Crusoe. I never once felt discouraged or self-pity because I knew it would all be worth it someday. Finally when I was able to move into our house, it was when I first knew we had made it together. Not too soon afterwards I began to realize I had distanced myself from the people of Stars Hollow as if I was Katherine Hepburn and how important it was for me to become a part of this "South Park"-like town. I understood one day Rory would be grown up enough to leave and that I would be alone here like E.T. without Elliot. So I dived head first into town functions and relationships. Going back to dating was very hard for me but I knew it was necessary. However, none of them worked out and I wouldn't even bring the man I was dating home. I was afraid of Rory and I getting too attached to them only to have them break our hearts again.

Then one hot summer day I entered Luke's Diner and met a kind of man that I've never associated with before. He was defensive, stubborn, and most of all truthful. Which was something I wasn't used to… people telling things how it really is instead of how they want it to be. I admired but I also hated that, because it made him seem mean and uncaring. I had enough of people like that in my life and so I thought maybe I could annoy my way into seeing his true self. The only reason I figured he pushed people away was because he didn't trust them enough to drop his guard. All I really did was be as truthful as I could and not hold anything back, even if it sounded crazy. Because then he would know I was so open; I could be trusted. Eventually I came to find out what sort of person he really is. Luke Danes I learned; may seem to push people away but when he sees people he cares about in trouble, he jumps in to help like a knight of the round table. By that time, I finally started to feel like he didn't think I was Tom Green being overbearingly annoying anymore. Except it was replaced with this strange feeling of not wanting to get him involved with my life too deeply because I didn't want to end up hurting him. I didn't want to be a burden to someone who I could actually rely and count on,

Unknown to me, little by little… he did get involved in my life and Rory's life. He was the first man I let into our house… into our lives. He didn't back out or complain he just went along with us. It was our little routine. It was such a comfortable routine that I didn't want to doubt or question anything about it. Luke didn't even HAVE to do those things. Rory wasn't his daughter and I wasn't his wife but he wanted to be there for us. We went through everything together. Even when people I knew pressured me about my feelings for him… I didn't want to believe it. It was dead set in my mind and by Rory that in no way can I allow myself to get into a serious relationship with him because I didn't want him not to be in ours lives if it didn't work out. But maybe I felt love for him all along. Maybe that's why it was so important for me to get to know him and why since then, none of my relationships with other men worked out. It was because I was already in love with Luke and couldn't stay in any other relationship. On the other hand, both Luke and I were too stubborn to admit it ourselves. We had some real big fallouts and we constantly didn't see eye to eye on things. But we some how managed to compromise and work things out.

Those were some of the best years of my life because I had the most fun of my life. I felt like nothing could get better than those days. I got into some big relationships, Luke got into some big relationships and Rory got into some big relationships. While they were great, when none of them worked out; all three of us ended up being still together. The weirdest version of a family ever, but that's what we were and still are… a family. The Flintstone/Rubble variety. I never knew what a family was so I couldn't determine for myself that we were in one, Rory and Luke didn't know either. To me, Luke had become a place of comfort. I found myself many times seeking him when I was upset, discouraged or crying my eyes out. It was something that no one outside of Rory, I allowed to see. But I knew I could just let go with Luke around because he only says things he believes is true and doesn't say things to make me feel better. He tells me what I need to hear, which if anyone else would say them; I would have doubted.

I didn't want to risk destroying our relationship but when Luke and I finally started dating, I couldn't help but be in it all the way. It might have been selfish but it's what Luke wanted to do too. We both already knew each other so well that we didn't have to go all the way back to the beginning again like in the Matrix. We just moved the relationship up a notch and it was surprisingly easy. It feels really good to be in that sort of relationship with someone where I don't have to put on a tough mask all the time or a silly mask. I can just be myself and know that he can accept all of it.

Some of the happiest experiences of being in relationship took place but also some of the worst experiences happened too. I think they happened to prove to me my love for him isn't something that can just go away. When I wasn't with Luke I would feel as if I had died inside and knew somehow that it was wrong. Even when I was in a relationship with Christopher I still felt that way. God, I hated feeling like that! My hatred for it forced myself to examine what went wrong. I had to overcome those personal flaws so I could get my life back. Feeling the pain and hurt made me able to appreciate and savor the feelings of relief and joy, when I did get back together with Luke. I don't want to give up those good feelings again! Ever! I understand marriage will be even harder especially with a future family involved but I am 100 percent determined to give all that I have and put it into the relationship. I want to possess the best family I could possibly ever have, with my old and new families. I won't let anything happen to ruin that.

So here I am on the grounds of the Dragonfly Inn on Christmas Day, with snow falling all around me, and getting married to the greatest man in the world…. I'm the luckiest woman. I couldn't ask for anything better I even feel like this is TOO good for me. It's like something out of a Gwenith Paltrow movie. But, I have a horrible fear that this is all just a dream and I might wake up to see all of this never happened. If it is just a dream then I want to stay in it forever with Luke, Rory and everyone else at my side. Thank-you Stars Hollow, for giving me everything I have ever wanted and more,"

A little eye messaging went on between Lorelai and Luke until Luke finally spoke up.

"There was a long time when I thought that I was meant to be alone. My mother left us when she died, my sister left when she graduated High School, my father died, Anna left and then Rachel left. All I really had was the diner so I thought; "Okay then, I have my health and the diner… that's all I really need." So I withdrew myself from the town. I guess I was afraid if I let someone into my life again that they would leave me, too. I just couldn't take another Oscar Deletoya hit. Maybe I was wrong to do that but I did. I couldn't stand seeing everyone in town so happy in a "Children of the Corn" creepy kind of way and it's probably because I knew I couldn't be like that. Sometimes Liz needed my help and I was gladly there for her but I felt as if no one else really depended on me or cared if I was around or not.

Then one day this Tasmanian Devil Woman came spinning up to me and demanded I give her coffee. I told her off but she refused to back down and just became more determined to get what she wanted. Boy did that get on my nerves! But at the same time it was like being in a competitive sport, I liked the rushed and I was anxious to see how to beat her. I never did. She wasn't afraid to just confront me about getting her coffee, her food and then telling me about her life. To me she was so; carefree, electrifying and charismatic that she seemed to light up the diner every time she came in. Not to mention, she never expected anything from me in return. I was actually jealous of her for being like that, so Free Falling. I wanted to know what it was like so much that I looked forward to seeing her everyday and on days that she didn't show up I couldn't function properly.

Then I learned about her past and the opposite way that she raised… and of course about her relationship with her daughter Rory. I knew Rory previously from noticing her in stupid town plays and ontop of floats but I never could've imagined that Lorelai was her mother. The two of them just decided together that they would come to the diner everyday to eat and annoy me. I know I groaned and complained like on "Dirty Old Men" but it was my way of keeping them from realizing how much I liked being with them. The whole wanting to live my life alone thing was falling apart. I couldn't figure out why though. Maybe it was because they accepted me into their lives so unconditionally but for whatever reason, I wanted to make sure that I was there for them if they needed it. I knew they would do the same thing for me. We supported each other in a way, which I had lost a long time ago. Lorelai's right. It WAS like a twisted version of a family but that's what it was. We had a routine, a life that revolved around each other in this mysterious and concealed way. Yes I was still the same old grumpy self but I knew I was moving in a certain direction.

It was because of Lorelai just being herself. I was able to find in her the things that I lacked myself. There have been times when I needed her insight into the world that I couldn't see. There have been times when I found myself running off to her because I needed encouragement to make sure I was doing the right thing. She never once turned me away even when she and I were fighting. I just wanted to keep on looking forward to seeing her so I could overlook the things we were arguing about. I just didn't want to ever wake up and feel like I'm less than who I am or that I had pushed her away forever. When I'm with her, I know that I'm not. We definitely had our share of fighting and not being able to see eye to eye on things but it was important to the both of us that we made up because we really do need each other. That's what it comes down to. When I knew no one else was looking, I could be this whole other person that no one else got to witness but her and Rory. When I'm with Lorelai, it feels like we are the only two people in the world at that moment… with her daughter; three. I also agree with Lorelai saying that; those innocent years were some of the best years of my life too because even though I might have been in a relationship with other women, I still had Lorelai and Rory in my life. They always tried their hardest to try to get me involved in the community and attempt to better myself. I never would've had so much happy and fun times if it weren't for them always being around. I got so used to them being with me all the time that I never questioned why either. I always had it in the back of my head that Lorelai would never want to be romantically involved with me. Like I was never in her league. Even when women I dated tried to point it out to me… I guess Lorelai and I had a lot more in common than we thought.

I'm just glad the time I realized that I really had fallen in love with her, was the same time she felt the same way about me. It was such a huge relief to see that we really did have a lot in common other than mocking things. Going into a romantic relationship with her was nerve-wracking at first because I had no idea how she would react to things. I didn't need to worry at all. Once we got together, things just took off on their own like an airplane. Never in my life have I been in a relationship like this where I could love spending every waking moment with someone. Where I could actually set aside my reservations on things like marriage and kids because I could picture myself being in it with her. But I was too busy being caught up in mistrust and miscommunication to realize it. My uncertainties about our relationship was getting the best of me and when I found out about April I couldn't handle both situations at the same time. I thought Lorelai wouldn't be able to tell but she could and that's when we started falling apart.

Working at the diner and knowing that she might not come in ever again or the thought I might never be able to be the same way I was around her, sucked so bad. I hated it and even though April was in my life; I still felt as if something was missing and I felt alone again. When events in my life started to connect to her again I couldn't help but want to be with her all the way through it. Suddenly it was us together again and we picked up right where we left off unintentionally. It seemed like every step afterwards kept leading me to this moment and so I'm taking it for all it has to offer. Ever since I met Lorelai a certain feeling became stronger and stronger… and came true. The feeling that I am never truly alone. I have Lorelai, Rory, Liz, Jess, April, Sookie, Jackson, crazy Kirk and even this crazier town that I wouldn't have otherwise known. So I won't ever feel alone ever again… especially with things to come,"

Kirk: "I believe the rings and "I Do's" come after the "If anyone has anything to say, say it now" part… right?"

Lorelai: "Stick to the list! That's not…"

Kirk: "If anyone has anything to say as to why these two should not get married…."

Luke rolled his eyes. Lorelai turned her head to look at the audience so she wouldn't glance at Kirk in the face and wouldn't lunge at him. When Luke noticed she was looking in that direction far too long, he turned his head to see what she was gazing at.

Christopher wearing a dark blue suit was standing in the aisle making eye contact with Lorelai.

Kirk: "… Speak now or forever hold your peace!"

Luke shot Chris a warning glare but it went unnoticed as heavy eye messaging shot back and forth between Chris and Lorelai. Lorelai's eyes sparkled with fear and begged Chris not to say anything. All she could think was if Christopher truly cared for her and valued her relationship with him at all then he would let her be happy even if it wasn't with himself. Tension filled the air until Chris bowed, walked up to an empty seat and sat down.

Lorelai was practically crying at this point but managed to hold it together so Kirk could continue. Kirk went to turn to Luke but Lorelai interjected with,

Lorelai: "Hey Elmer's, stick to the list will you!"

Kirk to Lorelai: "Okay, okay! Lorelai, do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband…. To have and to hold, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health… 'till death do you part?"

Lorelai: "Kirk, you missed a whole bunch of stuff in there!"

Luke: "Lorelai, forget it… he's lost in his own world and beating the Justice of the Peace up on your wedding day wouldn't be a good sign,"

Lorelai with clenched fists: "Fine! Let's get this over with all ready!"

Luke: "I thought I was cranky when it came to things like this but you're taking it to a whole new level,"

Lorelai: "Well being pregnant and getting married by an idiot as a minister kinda has that effect on a woman!"

At this time the audience was getting restless and Kirk started shifting nervously.

Kirk: "So um Lorelai,…do you take him to be your husband 'till death do you part?"

Lorelai snapped back to attention.

Lorelai: "I hate the thought of death do us part it's too Macbeth for me, but… of course I do,"

Kirk to Luke: "Do you Luke, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife…. To have and to hold, in sickness and in health… 'till death do you part?"

Luke: "I agree with her on the death part, besides she can't get rid of me THAT easily…. so I do,"

Kirk: "All right then. Now for the rings, Lorelai…"

Lorelai: "KIRK!"

Luke took Lorelai's hand at his side: "Give it up, Lorelai. Just go with it,"

Lorelai sighed heavily as gave Jess an indication to hand Luke the ring by a head motion. Jess nodded and walked up to Luke. Luke reached out his hand and Jess placed the ring inside with a sly wink. Luke rolled his eyes but eventually winked back as he turned around to face Lorelai again.

Kirk turned to Luke: "Luke, now repeat after me; "With this ring, I thee wed. Take it and wear it as a symbol of all we shall share." Then place the ring on her finger,"

So Luke took Lorelai's hand and said,

Luke: "With this ring, I thee wed. Take it and wear it as a symbol of all we shall share. "

He placed the ring on her finger. Lorelai turned to Rory. Rory acknowledged it was her turn and carefully bent down to Paul Anka. Paul Anka took the pillow into his mouth and sat up for Rory. He allowed Rory to remove the ring from the pillow and then she stood back up. She approached Lorelai with the ring and placed it in her hand. Rory returned to her place before the alter and Lorelai turned back to Luke.

Kirk: "Lorelai, now repeat after me; With this ring, I thee wed. Take it and wear it as a symbol of all we shall share. Then place the ring on his finger,"

Lorelai took Luke's hand.

Lorelai: "With this ring, I thee wed. Take it and wear it as a symbol of all we shall share. "

With that she put the ring on his finger.

Kirk: "By the power invested to me by the state of Connecticut, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride!"

Lorelai and Luke kissed happily.

Kirk to the audience: "Please stand for Luke Danes and Lorelai Gilmore-Danes!"

Everyone stood up clapping as "Here Comes the Bride" played, which interrupted the kiss.

Lorelai: "Hey, we're trying to kiss here!"

Luke: "I think you'll have to save it for later. Now come on,"

With that they walked down the aisle escorted by everyone else.

At the reception inside the Dragonfly; Lorelai and the Wedding Party sat at the head, long table while everyone else sat at separate smaller, round tables. The decorations were holiday colors of red and green. The sound of ringing glasses prompted kisses from them (followed by some grunts of embarrassment from Luke).

Luke: "When are they going to stop that?"

Lorelai: "When they have food in their mouths,"

Luke: "Then let's get going with it,"

Sookie with a microphone: "Now we will be eating in a moment but first Emily Gilmore would like to say something. Emily?"

Lorelai nearly choked and Luke sat up straight as Emily rose (sitting next to Richard of course) from her table, poised and all. Sookie walked over to her and gave the microphone to her.

Emily began with: "Well… at least Lorelai made it to the reception this time,"

Everyone laughed uneasily while Lorelai's face had a different emotion (more of "you're glad there's all these witnesses around so I can't kill you" look).

Emily: "I never really thought much about any of the men in Lorelai's life. Christopher never quite understood why she kept him at a distance and I honestly detested the thought that Lorelai would ever fall for someone like Luke. Lorelai comes from a wealthy, proud, high-class family and she has never liked it. In fact she constantly did everything in her power to break out of the "good breeding" mold by defying her father and I! The more we pushed her, the harder she pushed back. I thought for sure when she ran away with Rory, there was no chance in Hell anyone could ever be able to handle her.

Then as Lorelai re-entered our lives, I came to Rory's 16th birthday party to see her…. with Luke. She was smiling happily, hugging him, and being completely unguarded! And I hated that! I was jealous of that! The thought that some filthy diner owner could affect her in a way I never could, twisted every bit of envy in me! Even though I confronted her many times about it, she refused to see it herself. That I found, was the most evidence of all. In every single one of her relationships with other men, once she had determined she liked them; she would jump right into a deep relationship. Then when the relationship became too intimate and tensions roused, she would get scared off and everything would fall apart. I could tell she didn't want to do that with Luke, which was why it took her so long to figure out her true feelings about him. Even a mother like me knows these things when we see it.

I tried so hard to keep her on the path I most believed she was suited for but every time I did, I kept coming out empty-handed and she was there with Luke and Rory. I found every bit of negative quality in him and tried desperately to make Lorelai aware of them. Even when she and Luke weren't in speaking terms, I unfortunately knew it was eventual they would find each other again. When the engagement was off and Lorelai was with Christopher, I could tell that she wasn't as happy as she was with Luke. It made me angry to know she wouldn't end up with Rory's father but instead end up with a man that hurt her as much as Luke did then. Suddenly I looked up and Lorelai came rampaging through my house threatening Richard and I to come to her wedding with Luke. Her father and I sat there afterwards totally flabbergasted. Then as we discussed it, we began to realize that Lorelai was fighting for it. She was sticking with Luke for nothing other than the simple fact that she loved him and loved being with him. I suppose that's when we thought she might actually go through with marriage this time. She finally GOT it… what marriage really is about. The family stuff can only come from THAT. It would be nice this time to have grandchildren I can truly say; I saw them growing up. That's all that I demand from them for now on. To Lorelai and Luke,"

Emily held her glass up for a toast, the rest of the room followed. They toasted and drank.

Sookie: "For you Luke someone wishes to give you and Lorelai her regards…"

Maisy (the co-owner from Sniffy's Tavern) stood up.

Maisy: "You came into my restaurant almost everyday since your father died seeking some sort of comfort I assumed. Then about ten years ago, you came by less and less. Sometimes not for weeks. I always wondered why. I figured it was because you found something else that gave you comfort. No matter what though, you always came to my restaurant alone. That was until one night when you brought Lorelai along.

From the moment I first laid eyes on you two, I knew Lorelai must be someone special. You were laughing, rolling your eyes but enjoying it, and never once was there a glance to anywhere else besides who was sitting next to you. Never since before your father died had I seen you like that. It was like you two were teenagers; in your own little world. It made me curious to know what kind of person Lorelai was to have you act like that. It was immediate the moment I said; "I like places with a seedy past… the best places do" because when she added with: "…And the best people" it made sense to me. She was like that herself. But you had your own burdens to bear too and it didn't faze her at all. Since that night, I hoped you two would be the way Buddy and I are. There are some times when we don't get along and don't agree on things. However as I see it, if you are willing to get over yourself and respect the other person; you'll always realize how important it is to stay together and work out those pesky problems. Because when you're with someone who makes life worth living, it would mean everything if you lose them. Like you're less of yourself or missing a piece of your heart. I know that you had to go a long way to figure it out yourselves. I have confidence in the both of you because I know you feel it too. Never have I known you to be a quitter Lucas and I hope I never do. Your father and mother would be proud, knowing that you've found what makes you happy and made the right decision to want to be with her forever. They themselves were different from each other and often didn't see in the same way. But they always appreciated the time they spent together and the loving family they created with it. I hope that passes onto you Lucas and I hope you have a longer time to spend with her than they did. You certainly deserve it. To Lorelai and Luke: may you live a happy, long life together…!"

The room toasted.

Sookie: "Now for the food!"

So they ate. A video camera was passed around to tables where the townies gave their wishes. Anna stopped by to pick up April. Jackson left to drop off Paul Anka at his house and relieve the babysitter. Then there was cake. There were evil looks on both Lorelai and Luke's faces but neither one actually did anything they weren't supposed to. Finally there was the first dance. Lane took the microphone.

Lane: "My band and I are going to play after the first dance but for Lorelai and Luke, we have a special arranged guest singing!"

Um so I'm not exactly sure which one will sing so you can choose which one you think is best.

Sam Phillips sings an original song about Lorelai/Luke

Carol King as "Sophie" sings "Natural Woman"

The real Paul Anka sings "She's Having My Baby"

Sam Phillips sings with Carol King on a slow version of; "It's a Beautiful Day"

Either way, Lorelai and Luke with slight bashful faces, headed to the dance floor. They danced beautifully together grinning and smiling, until Lorelai made funny faces to try and get Luke to laugh. Luke in return, "accidentally" stepped on her foot causing HER to laugh. Finally getting the hint, Lane flagged for everyone else to join them.

Rory took Logan's hand and lead him to the dance floor. She made one rotation to see Jess standing against a wall, making direct eye contact with her. She quickly looked away but out of the corner of her eyes, still saw him staring at her intently. Logan slowly caught her glances and was about to say something when Rory shushed him.

When the first dance was over, Lorelai and Luke joined Rory and Logan at their table.

Lorelai to Rory: "Jess hadn't taken his eyes off you the whole time you were dancing with Logan,"

Rory: "I know but what can I do?"

Logan: "He's been hovering around me all night, I swear if he doesn't stop it, there's going to be a food fight,"

Lorelai: "I REALLY don't want a scene from Rocky taking place here at my wedding. I know this might sound bad, but why don't you dance with him Rory?"

Rory and Logan together: "WHAT?!"

Lorelai: "Dance so that you can tell him why you can't be with him. Be honest… but more importantly, be yourself. Then maybe he'll have the ability to move on. Because ignoring Jess is just getting him more frustrated and confronting him will just egg him on. This is the only thing I can think of that might work, of course it's entirely up to you and Logan,"

Logan wasn't thrilled about the idea but he knew that Lorelai had a good point. With a grunt he replied with,

Logan: "Fine, you can have one dance with him. Just know that I don't like it but I'm not angry with you. As long as it's me you go home with, okay?"

Rory playfully: "I'm sorry I'm going home with Leo tonight, remember?"

They kissed firmly and then parted. Lorelai and Luke sat down watching as Rory walked up to Jess.

Rory: "Jess, you may not be Ren from Footloose but I think I owe you one dance,"

Jess sarcastically: "Hey, don't force yourself on my account,"

Rory: "Jess… please?"

She pleaded to him with her eyes until he finally broke down and grunted "fine".

They approached the dance floor where the song "Somebody to Love" was being performed by Hep Alien. With the lyrics to the song in the background, Rory and Jess had a final conversation.

When the song ended; Jess hugged Rory, walked over to Logan shook his hand at the same time threatening him that he better take good care of Rory, then he strode over to Luke where he gave him a slap on the back, a nod to Lorelai, a hug to Liz, a hand shake to TJ, a kiss on the forehead to Doula and with that Jess walked off into the night.

Lorelai was ready to throw the bouquet with ten women from Stars Hollow huddled around behind her. She finally tossed the bouquet over he shoulder and to her dismay… it was heading straight for Rory. In a swift motion, Rory batted at it with her hands like it was, well a bat, attacking her and the flowers fell into Lulu's hands.

Finally, with the snow lightly on the ground and a crescent moon in the night sky, Lorelai and Luke departed out from the reception to where Rory, Emily and Richard were sending them off.

Richard: "Well seeing that no marriage is fun without a Honeymoon, I have prepared something special to get things off on the right foot,"

Lorelai: "You're giving me a shoe horn?"

Richard with a cough: "No. A little composure and utmost seriousness would be greatly appreciated,"

Lorelai: "Okay Dad, I'm Annie Sullivan. Now go ahead,"

Richard: "Right this way,"

Like in the movie "Stripes" Richard lead the way while the others followed in a straight line behind him.

Lorelai couldn't help but sing: "I don't what I've been told,"

Rory repeated: "I don't know what I've been told,"

Lorelai: "This Make Way for Ducklings Act is mighty old,"

Rory: "This Make Way for Ducklings Act is mighty old,"

Emily: "Honestly you two, no one TOLD you that you HAD to walk in a straight line. Who do you think Richard is, The Sergeant from "An Officer and a Gentleman,"?"

Lorelai: "No more like from…"

Luke: "Lorelai… it's probably NOT a good idea to get into a verbal sparring match with your parents right now. A hospital is not a good place for a Honeymoon,"

Lorelai sighed in defeat: "Fine. Okay Dad, what's this "something special" you were talking about?"

Richard pointed to the field behind the Dragonfly Inn where there was a helicopter.

Everyone's eyes lit up in surprise.

Lorelai: "You're sending me off like on MASH? That's so cool!"

Richard: "This is only part of the package. This helicopter is actually going to take you to our um, "time share" private plane where the instructor was told to take you to Martha's Vineyard. Don't forget we have a rental home there. With your pregnancy Lorelai, I assumed you really didn't intend on going anywhere for your Honeymoon and even if you did, you wouldn't feel like doing anything. So in that case, I cleared out the best Seafood Establishment for you and Luke to consume whatever you want, as much as you want on my tab. Also, the spa down the street of the rental home will be standing by whenever you wish to be treated in Heaven. In addition, there is a chartered boat docked just for the two of you to take out and explore the wonderful waters. I know it's awfully cold this time of year, so I reserved one with the best heating and instillation. Who knows maybe you'll see whales or dolphins…"

Rory: "…Or Bruce," (I'm talking about the mechanical shark used in "Jaws" which was filmed on Martha's Vineyard)

Lorelai: "Dad, you really don't have to do this. I really don't expect anything from you and Mom…"

Richard raised his hand in a halting manner.

Richard: "Too many years of misunderstandings and disagreements have gapped us from becoming what would be described as a family. For us it might be too late however, I want to make it up to the next generation. I want my legacy as well as your mother's to be passed down and gazed upon… not looked down upon. Let's try our best to clear the waters between us,"

Lorelai: "I can't guarantee that we can,"

Emily demanded: "What does that mean?"

Lorelai: "How about showing me the same courtesies as you would treat Rory by starting it with a hug? You can't regard Rory one way and me an entirely different way because of what happened in the past. A real family doesn't discriminate, no matter how angry they get at each other,"

Richard nodded then replied with: "Very well,"

For the first time, Richard and Lorelai actually embraced each other. While they did, Lorelai thanked him. When they were done, Lorelai turned to Emily and they hugged. Lorelai thanked her.

Emily: "Lorelai, we expect a full compensation for the cost of "the Honeymoon Adventure" within five years,"

Rory: "Grandma!"

Lorelai: "It's okay Rory, it's just my mother being my mother. This whole "family thing" might take a while to fully take effect. Bad habits are hard to break afterall,"

With that Lorelai stepped back as Luke and Richard shook hands. Then as if he was scared Emily was about to pounce on him, Luke cautiously approached Emily.

Emily warned: "Not yet Son-In-Law, wait another seven months or I'll kick you like a bucking bronco. It's going to be hard for me to accept your part in our family but I'm sure if you keep being persistent about it as much as you have been in pursuing my daughter, then it's very possible I could embrace you someday,"

Luke almost smiled: "I'll take it. It's a deal then,"

Luke turned to Lorelai and the two of them headed for the helicopter.

That night Lorelai was snuggling into the different bed with Luke.

Luke: "Lorelai?"

Lorelai looked up a Luke: "Huh?"

Luke: "Are you okay? I haven't heard a word from you in an hour and it's starting to freak me out with you being so quiet,"

Lorelai: "Oh I'm sorry… I was just busy thinking about things,"

Luke: "What things?"

Lorelai paused for a minute then she replied with: "How happy I am that I went through with that wedding instead of eloping. It was even more amazing and fun then I thought it would be,"

Luke: "It sure was. It was definitely a very rememberable part of our lives… and of Stars Hollow for that matter. It was flattering to feel everyone's support. I was just glad you didn't go to attack your mother for the beginning of her speech,"

Lorelai: "Yeah I definitely had visions of me leaping over the dinner table and tackling her like Kevin did to Bull in "Home Alone" but with too many witnesses around, my mother knew I couldn't do it. Besides, she made up for it with the end so it was okay,"

Luke: "So there's just until New Years Day and then you'll be gone with the Durham Group again, huh?"

Lorelai: "Yeah…"

Luke: "I hate it already,"

Lorelai: "I do too but the feelings I'll have when I can stay with you permanently, will make all of that time away worth it. After little "Whatever It Is" comes out; you and me are going to visit the Love Shack for a good couple of days,"

Luke groaned: "Lorelai, why do you always make things sound dirty?"

Lorelai: "Because it's fun to see you squirm. Get used to it… you'll have fifty years of it,"

Luke: "Oh please, it'll be MUCH longer than that,"

Lorelai: "Okay now that sounded dirty,"

Luke: "Just shut up and kiss me, will you?"

So she did.

Next episode summary: Episode 13: "Mama Mia Funeral, ABBA DABBA Wedding"- Lorelai works hard in the Durham Group and everything seems to be going her way. She also is looking desperately for a temporary replacement at the Dragonfly Inn. When Mia returns to Stars Hollow, she is delighted to see Luke and anxiously waits to see Lorelai that weekend. However, she never gets the chance to and Luke is left having to deliver to Lorelai the horrible news. Rory accompanies him to where Lorelai is working for support but it's very little comfort for a very distraught Lorelai. Worried about Lorelai's health, when Kirk announces that he and Lulu are getting married; Luke decides to help out in planning it in a way that will cheer Lorelai up. At the end of the episode Lorelai gives Mia the best personal tribute.