Author's Note: I want to thank those who have been reading/reviewing. And another thing-I realize that y'all probably want to attack me for bringing Christopher back, but trust me...Lorelai will not get back with him. Trust me. With that said, hope you enjoy!

"So...nice breakfast. Can I get more coffee?"Lorelai asked, waving her empty cup at Luke.

"Lorelai, who was that on the phone?"

She instantly looked away from him, knowing how he would feel.

"It was Christopher, wasn't it?"Luke asked, somewhat annoyed.

"I hung up, didn't I? Look, Luke...I don't know why he was calling me and really-I don't wanna know."Lorelai said, wanting to change the subject. "Now, about that coffee-"

"You don't want to know? You're Lorelai, you'll get curious eventually."

Shrugging, Lorelai looked like she could care less. "He'll call again, and probably leave a message..I'll know what he wanted, and won't call him back. It's as simple as that."

While Luke wanted to continue what had been happening before her phone ran, he knew that the mood at present was too shaky to really think about it. "If you don't answer, he'll continue to call, which, by the way, will probably be more annoying than you actually answering the phone."

Lorelai sighed, silently cursing herself for bringing down her purse in the first place. "So what am I supposed to-" She was interrupted by the phone ringing again. "Hello?"She answered, rather annoyed.

"Lor, look-I'm not trying to...win you back or anything, okay? So don't hang up on me this time."

"Uh-huh."

"I just wanted to drop off the rest of your things at the house because, you know, you had left them at my apartment. When I went to clean to get things ready for the holidays, I found them. That's it. When I got here, your Jeep wasn't here, and noone was home. I didn't want to just leave them here in the snow, Lor. So, I don't know where you're at but-"

"I'll be there. Just...be gone by the time I get there."Lorelai said, giving a pained look to Luke.

"Loreali-"

"Don't 'Lorelai' me, okay? Generally, when most people break up, they stop talking. And hello?...That can't exactly work when you won't leave me alone. I just-I want my life back...and now that it's finally back on track, you can't just...jump on the train, too. I have to go."She said, hanging up the phone.

The diner was quiet, neither Luke or Lorelai knowing what to say.

"So...you're leaving now?"

"Yeah. But I'll be back...later, I swear. I'll be fine, I swear."

Not agreeing, but knowing that he couldn't keep her trapped inside much longer, Luke simply nodded and went behind the counter. "So I'm guessing you want that coffee to go."

Smiling when he handed her the cup, Lorelai breathed in the scent of the coffee. "Mmm...definately. You know me too well."

"Yeah, well-"

"Luke...thanks. You know, for letting me stay here. I know that things between us aren't exactly normal yet. I mean, not that they were ever normal but...Thank You."

Luke nodded, gesturing towards the curtain. "You should probly get your coat...I know you love the snow and all, but it's still cold out there. Wouldn't want you to...catch a cold or anything."

Lorelai smiled as she was walking away. This was definately where she wanted, no-it was where she felt she needed to be.

She wanted him to be gone. She prayed that Christopher was gone when she got there. But instead, as expected, he was sitting smugly, clearly freezing, on the front porch.

"I thought I said-"

"Before you say anything...I have to know something."Christopher said, walking towards her.

Sighing, Lorelai shut the Jeep door. "And what would that be?"

He was silent, clearly trying to think of the right words to say. "I just-I guess what I wanted to ask was...does this really have to be over? Does this have to be all there is? I know after we're done, you'll probably go to Luke's and tell him how relieved you are and everything. But Lor? We have a child. We have...history together. And you expect to cut that off without even calling it at friends?"

"Okay. Um...here's the thing, Christopher. My name? It's Lorelai. It was cute at first, but you walking around calling me "Lor" makes me sound all medieval and stuff. And Secondly...yes. This is all there is. Because-do I really have to give a reason here? There's just too much happening...I couldn't truly be me around you, okay? We have Rory, yes. But's she's at Yale. She talks to you, I'm sure. And she talks to me. That's enough. That's it."Lorelai finished, a sense of finality in her voice.

Christopher looked up, irritated, but knowing it was the right thing to do. "You really love him, don't you?"

"I do."She replied, knowing it was the truth. She hadn't exactly said it to his face, but she knew it was true.

He nodded, stuffing his hands in his pockets. "Okay. Okay, then."He said, going to his car. He took a box out of the back seat, walked to the front porch and put it down. "That's it then."

"I guess it is. Good bye, Christopher."

"You know for what it's worth...I'll always care about you, Lor...elai. But I see now-you're happier without me."He said, walking to his car. He turned around and waved, smiling sadly. "Have a nice life, Lorelai."

She watched him start his car, but then picked the box up and took it inside. Surprisingly, what had happened-it wasn't sad. In truth, she was happy. "It's really over."Lorelai muttered to herself. Knowing she had to get to the Inn, she figured that she might as well head over then. Grabbing her keys, Lorelai put her coat back on and left.

There were still a few guests at The Inn despite the overnight snow storm, something that for once, she was happy about. "Good Morning, campers."She said, walking in.

"Oh, and Lorelai...what would you be happy about?"Michel asked.

"Life. It's good, actually. Cold."She said, slipping her coat off. "But good. Is Sook around?"

"I believe she is in the kitchen. Is there anything I can do?"

Patting his hand, Lorelai offered a smile. "No, Michel. You're doing an excellent job."

"What's up with you?...Have a nice night or something?"Sookie asked when she entered the kitchen.

"You could say that. Coffee..."Lorelai said, grabbing a cup.

"Oh.."Sookie said, trying to process what was happening. "This is one of those things."

Lorelai stared at her, curious. "What are you talking about?"

"You know, those things. Are you gonna make me guess?"

"Nothing happened. I just...I feel like it's time, you know? To-To take control of my life. It's finally at a place where I like it...and I'm...you know, happy."Lorelai said, drinking from her cup.

Nodding, Sookie still wasn't convinced. "So you're not going to tell me what happened."

"Mmm..no. Well, not that anything happened. I got snowed in. No big deal."

"No...Lorelai?"

"Can I just-I need to think about this. Really think about this thing...before I spill the beans. Not that there are any beans-which by the way, shouldn't Jackson be bringing in-"

"Yes. Now more on this snow thing."Sookie insisted, whining a little.

Lorelai sighed, spreading her arms wide. "I'm happy. Isn't that sign enough that the world is finally right? I've got to check up on some things. I'll fill you in later."

Lorelai contented herself at the Inn for most of the day, hoping that the snow wouldn't worsen. Luckily, it had stopped and for the most part, had gone away. Minus the slush on the sides of roads, Lorelai was able to navigate well. She managed to avoid any confrontations, and still had no idea how to explain what had happened to Sookie. After all, nothing really happened. Luke offered her a place to stay. Sure, the fact that she said yes, and the fact that their hands and intertwined, which ineveitably lead them to kiss meant something. But then Chris called, which killed the moment. Perhaps not entirely, but enough for her to see how clearly annoyed Luke was.

She talked with Babette outside of Doose's-but only for a moment. Apparently, she was busy helping Miss Patty plan for the Christmas party, with hopes that Taylor wouldn't interfere much. When asked if she'd be bringing anyone, Lorelai simply smiled, saying she wasn't sure. Of course, she had said, it wouldn't be 'that annoying business man'. Upon leaving, Lorelai knew she had one last place to go. Luke's. It had been hanging in her mind all day, she knew she had to see him.

Climbing out of her Jeep, it was evident that the ground was still slippery. Walking carefully, she made her way to the door.

Luke nodded his head, instantly grabbing a cup. He knew what she wanted. Pouring coffee into it, he set it on the counter.

"Mm-you know me too well. Thanks."

"It's nothing."He insisted.

Inhaling the scent, Lorelai drank from the cup. She set it back down to sit on the stool.

"So...how was-"

"He's gone. Absolutely gone. Good coffee."Lorelai replied.

"Well, I was gonna say 'your day'...but that's good enough."He said, coming out from behind the counter. "Hey-" he said, tossing her a rag. "Can you help?"

Climbing off the stool, Lorelai helped him wipe off the tables. When they were done, the walked back to the counter, tired.

"So..."

"You hungry?"Lorelai asked.

Luke looked over at her, curious. "Why?"

"It's a simple question. Are. You. Hungry.?"Lorelai asked, nudging his arm.

He shrugged, having a feeling of where she was going.

"I was...I was just thinking...we could go grab something. It'd keep you from cooking all that healthy stuff for me."

"Oh, and I'm sure you'd love that."He replied, actually laughing a little.

"Not that I don't love your cooking. Because I do. Everyone does. Well, Not everyone because not everyone has tried-"

"Lorelai? What are you trying to say?"Luke asked.

It was time. She wasn't sure why, she couldn't even process it-except for that fact that it had been there all along. And she was glad that it was, and that she realized it.

"I love...you. I still do. I guess-I guess I always have. I never stopped..never stopped loving you. Not even-not even when we were apart during the whole...thing. I still love you."Lorelai said, trying to gauge Luke's reaction. "So..."

Stunned, but feeling relieved, Luke nodded. "That's good. That's good because..."He said, looking back at her. He drew a deep breath, finding himself unusually nervous. "I...still love you, too."

Her eyes misted over, pulling him close. She wanted to cry, but instead, found solace in the comfort of Luke's arms. "I missed you. I did. So much."

Kissing the top of her head, Luke sighed. For the first time in months, he found himself actually enjoying himself. It felt good to hold Lorelai in his arms knowing that yes, she was his. And that for he time being, it wouldn't change. "I missed you, too."

Pulling back, Lorelai wiped away a tear. She smiled, the setting sun casting a pale glow over the entire diner. "I miss this. Not the whole...crying thing."She said, nudging his arm. "This."

He nodded, reaching his hand to her, wiping away a tear. "Yeah. So..."He said, looking towards the door. "I know some places that are open. Do you wanna go grab something to eat?"

Nodding, Lorelai grabbed her coat and followed him. Luke put his arm around her, and she couldn't help but feel warm. Walking to his truck, Lorelai let out a laugh.

"What?"

"It's just-you got it fixed."

"Yeah."Luke said as they climbed in. "So where to?"

Lorelai shrugged. "Luke?"

"Yeah?"

She smiled, feeling content. It was a moment that didn't need words, that was perfect enough as it was. And so she rode to dinner with Luke. It wasn't huge or life-changing, but it felt good. More than anything, it felt right.-it was all Lorelai could ask for.

So not entirely fluff, but what do you think? I'm sorry that I waited so long...I really wanted this chapter to be perfect, to make it clear what was happening. I wanted the 'love yous' in this update to be perfect. I guess they are. Let me know what you think, though. Was it too OOC...not enough fluff? I dunno...but you guys are what keep this story going. I know there wasn't much mention of Rory, but I really don't think there was a need. I was in need of some good LL, and it happened. Hope you liked. Regardless, click that awesome little button, and leave a review. Thank you SO much for reading!