A/N: I know I know... It's been forever!! And I know I will never be able to apologize enough and I probably won't ever be able to make it up to those of you that actually are reading this, but I promise I WILL try.
Spilling The Beans
(Next morning)(Diner)(Luke is standing behind the counter and pours a cup of coffee and sets it on the counter in front of him)(Lorelai walks out from behind the curtain in blue jeans and a red V-neck long sleeve shirt. She sits down on the stool in front of the mug of coffee)
Luke: Hey.
Lorelai: Hi. Kiss? (leans forward)(peck on lips)(bell above door rings)
Rory: Woah. Hello!
Luke: (pulls away and blushes) Jeez.
Lorelai: Hey Sweets. (grins) Come see Mommy.
Rory: (sits down on stool next to Lorelai) Hi Luke. Mom do you realize that it is 7:00 in the morning?
Lorelai: Yes, I do. He wouldn't let me sleep anymore.
Luke: You chose to stay the night. I warned you. I said you had to get up when I did. And you said that was fine. So don't go blaming me for you bing tired. (leans in)(whispers) Coffee? (slides mug closer to Lorelai)
Lorelai: You are the perfect man! (kisses him again)
Rory: You guys disgust me! (Lorelai pouts) But it's nice to see you together finally.
(Bell above door rings again)(Patty and Babette walk in)
Lorelai: (whispers) By the way. Rory, thank you for bringing me some clothes.
Rory: You're welcome. I'll be nice and not mention how early I had to get up to bring you those...
Lorelai: Way to early for summer break for a college student, I know. And I love you so much for that.
Rory: You totally owe me.
Lorelai: I know I do. Just name it and I will try my hardest to make your dream come true. What time is it? (grabs Luke's left arm as he walks by going to Patty and Babette's table to take their orders) Crap! I gotta go. (stands up and walks towards the door)
Luke: Well ladies, what can I get you today?
Babette: Well I would like...
Lorelai: (grabs Luke's face and slowly kisses him) Bye babe.
Luke: Bye. I'll call later.
Lorelai: You better. (kisses him quickly once more and leaves)
(Babette's mouth is agape)
Patty: An explanation would be nice.
Luke: Oh, you mean you two didn't know about us?
Patty: You two have been dating?
Luke: Yeah.
Babette: (comes back to life and joins the conversation) Really?
(They both jump up and hug Luke)
Patty: Thank God. Finally! I have got to go brag to East Side Tilly and make sure she knows that we knew first.
Babette: Than I'm coming with you.
(Both run out)
Rory: (walks up to Luke) Well that was a record for them. What would you say? Less than three minutes. (Luke nods) Oh scratch that. Incoming...
Babette: (runs back into the diner)(out of breath) How long?
Luke: What?
Babette: (rolls her eyes) How long have you two been...
Luke: Two months. Any more details that you would like to suck out of me while you have the chance?
Babette: Nope that's it sugar. Thanks. (runs out again)
Rory: Holy crap. (stares after Babette) I don't think I've ever seen her run that fast before. Actually I don't think I've ever seen her run at all.
Luke: Yeah I know. Kinda weird isn't it?
Rory: Weird doesn't even begin to cover it. I gotta go. I'll see you later.
Luke: See ya.
(Rory walks to Lane's place)(hear TV blaring through the door)
Rory: (knocks and then opens the door slowly)(Yelling) Lane? Lane you here?
Lane: (walks out of her bedroom) Rory? (surprised)(yelling back) Hello my college educated best friend. Zach! Brian! Seriously! Turn that down! We are going to get the cops called on us for disturbing the peace! And I'm gonna lose my voice! (turns down) (quieter) Thank you.
Rory: Honestly if the Stars Hollow Police Department was called it would be worth another thirty minutes of that noise just to see Kirk try to arrest Zach. (laughs) Wow that's something to think about. That is something I would almost pay to see. (opens arms for hug) Hi!
Lane: Hi! Long time no see.
Rory: I know! Hey, can I talk to you for a second?
Lane: Always. You know that. Step into my office.
Rory: Why thank you doctor. (walks into Lane's bedroom and Lane follows)
Lane: Pull up a seat. (they both sit on Lane's bed) What's up?
Rory: Guess who came to see me the other day?
Lane: Who?
Rory: Jess.
Lane: Again? Man that guy really does have some nerve doesn't he?
Rory: Yeah. Lane? I think I still love him.
Lane: You do? (Rory nods) Well hon than go for it. As much as I don't like him, if you love him go for it. Plus I'm sure he's changed some. Matured maybe.
Rory: But Mom and Luke...
Lane: Oh yeah. That does cause some problems doesn't it.
Rory: There's also Marty.
Lane: Naked guy Marty?
Rory: You and my mom. You both need to stop calling him that. And yes that Marty.
Lane: What about him?
Rory: Well there always seems to be something more there than just friends. I think I'm starting to like him like him.
Lane: Really? (Rory nods) Okay. I think I need to get to know this guy. Bring him back and let me meet him sometime.
Rory: What about my problem now though?
Lane: Oh sorry. Well, I personally would go for this Marty guy. If you think there might be something there, just jump, go for it, because other wise you'll never know what could have been. Try a few dates with him and if it ends up you do like him as more than a friend than go with that. Jess has just hurt you so many times I don't know if I could stand seeing him hurt you again. I might do something that would get me thrown in jail.
Rory: Well doctor this has been a lovely meeting. Thank you for the advice. I'm supposed to meet mom back at Luke's for lunch, so I'm gonna go. And I will meet you here later for a movie at BWR.
Lane: Okay 7:30 PM? And come back, same time next week and we'll see where you are.
Rory: Okay. Will do.
(Cut to Luke's)
(Lorelai's sitting on the counter right by the register)
Luke: (Walks up) More coffee?
Lorelai: Absolutely! Use those manly muscles of yours.
Luke: So... the secret's out.
Lorelai: Yes it is. Is that okay?
Luke: Yes. You forget that it was my choice to expose us. Although the way you chose to do so was quite surprising. Not that I minded.
Lorelai: Yeah well I decided I wouldn't treat you any different than I usually do when we say goodbye upstairs.
Luke: If you were going for that effect you would have had to jump me right at the door.
Lorelai: I thought about it. But I didn't want to violate any health codes so I restrained myself.
Luke: Ah... Okay. It all makes sense now.
TBC...
