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Day Nineteen – One Last Stop

Thursday 21st June 2007
6:12 am

Luke awoke first with Lorelai resting is his arms, he liked the picture but it was making his arm numb. She did look peaceful though, so innocent. He watched her sleep not wanting to disturb her rest now that she was carrying his child. This was something he had wished for forever, since their first date. Something he had dreamed about for almost as long as he had known her, but things always seamed to get in the way. In the early years he had known she was not ready to be serious with anyone, spending most of her time raising Rory. Later there was Max and Jason, the timing never seamed to be right. Then just as he thought he had it all, his whole package, his very own stupidity, with how he handled his daughter and fiancée lead, to a year without her.

Luke lay there beside his fiancée for a little longer thinking off all the missed time. The year she spent not in his arms, and the years of friendship which teetered on something more. If he had only had asked her out years before, there were many times he thought about it. When she came in the diner during her bad double date, when she helped paint the diner, the picnic hamper he bid on. The there was the breaking of the church bells or when he helped her out with some money so she could realize her dream, of owning the Dragonfly Inn.

He knew things were going to change and the next morning they would be back at her home which was now their home, Luke was still getting use to it as he never did officially move in with Lorelai before. He wanted to be there for her in the mornings, to help her and just spend more time together so he decided to do less early mornings at the diner and only sleep there as a last resort. He would promote Ceaser to get the early morning deliveries. He didn't want to miss a minute of them being together or being their to help raise their child.

While he continued to ponder past events and future plans he continued looking at Lorelai as she started to stir, moving her hands to find his, he touched her hands as she awoke.

LUKE "Morning." Leaning in he kissed Lorelai on her shoulder.

LORELAI "Last day."

LUKE "Yes, less than 200 miles to home."

LORELAI "Can we stay here? We'll become nudists and raise little William to be one too, just think of the money we'll save on clothes. Plus as a bonus my parents would never visit!"

LUKE "While that is all well and good, you have the Inn and I have the diner."

LORELAI "We can buy a place on the beach, you can cook the healthy food you love and I'll lie on the beach nude every day."

LUKE "And in winter?"

LORELAI "We'll travel south, leave the cold behind."

LUKE "You have it all planned out don't you?"

LORELAI "Every detail!"

LUKE "Lets get up."

LORELAI "I don't want to."

LUKE "Okay, but I'm taking a shower." Kissing her on the shoulder. "Then I'm making us breakfast." Laying a final kiss on her shoulder before getting out his side of the bed, walking around to the bathroom.

LORELAI "Come back." She half begged.

Lorelai watching as the morning sunlight bounced off the muscles on his backside. Reaching the doorway he turned to Lorelai, 'another perfect Playgirl shot' she thought reaching for her camera.

LUKE "Don't even think about it!"'

LORELAI "You're no fun."

LUKE "Yes I am, I just want to hold on to my dignity."

LORELAI "Is that what they are calling it now." She said with a smirk.

Lorelai loved to watch Luke shower, even more so from the comfort of her bed. Having no chance to do that normally as both of their bed were not in a position to take advantage of such a beautiful view. She would have to ask Luke to move their bed at the house; formally hers, now theirs. Maybe they would buy new furniture to start their new life, or at least a new mattress. Luke was guiltily watching Lorelai shower in the mornings as well. Brushing his teeth a little longer than needed, just to enjoy the view of the water washing over her body.

Lorelai had become familiar with Luke's washing routine, knew it by heart now. Getting the water to the right flow rate and temperature he would rinse off first, covering his body in water before washing his hair. It was thinning now but still looked great, like how it should for a man of his age, he was no boy. She liked it a little shorter and would have to do something about that when they got home. He poured out some of the 'manly' two in one shampoo, which was his normal choice, not the fruity one Lorelai liked to use. Her soap was reserved for those special times they showered together, giving him a high that lasted all-day, as he smelled the 'girly' scent through his hair as he worked. Luke massaging it through his hair, knowing Lorelai was watching he turned to show off his muscles as they flexed with his movements. When done he once again stepped under the flow of water to wash out the shampoo. Next he grabbed hold of the cake of soap, Luke was a hard soap guy. Not normally one to use liquid soap, which was reserved again for when they showered together.

Lorelai was getting aroused watching Luke put on the show for her benefit, she liked to think it had nothing to do with the practicality of washing for the day ahead. She pulled the sheet that was between her legs and place her hand on her centre, it was hot and a wet stain soaked strait through the thin material. She moaned as her had rubbed her hardened nipples and she continued down to her centre.

Luke continued to wash, running the soap in his hand across his body washing off as he went. Taking care of those private parts most people didn't talk about but everyone cleaned. Before bending down and resting his right foot on his left knee to wash it, then moving on to the other. Finishing off he stroked himself a couple of time. He was very hard just thinking that Lorelai was watching him, in just a matter of seconds he was no longer dangling down.

Lorelai couldn't take it any more, tossing back the messy wet sheet. She entangled her legs stumbling to get out of the bed before finding her feet and sprinting the couple of steps to the shower. Hearing the commotion Luke turned just in time to embrace Lorelai as she threw her body into his arms. Their hands were a blur as they kissed passionately, the water running down their faces making it even harder to breath.

Breaking apart they looked into each other's eyes for a few seconds before Lorelai turned around. Holding onto the shower curtain rail she leaned forward, Luke bent his legs slightly before sliding inside her. Holding onto the rail with one hand Luke used the other to explore Lorelai's body, running it from her hard nipples, down to her hot center. Playing with her clit he pulled her closer with every stroke. Meanwhile Lorelai moved her free hand off the rail and to Luke's leg, gliding up his thigh to his butt pull him closer with every stroke.

While they loved this position which gave them great freedom to move and explorer each other they both wanted eye-to-eye contact and turning just her head didn't do it for Lorelai, so she slowed him down before Luke pulled out, repositioning Luke lifted Lorelai so her butt was on a small ledge on the shower wall about four feet off the floor. Luke moved to her centre, he knelt so he could look up into Lorelai's eyes. Taking his tongue he ran the tip along her inner thigh and circled center, which was dripping with anticipation. Using just his tongue and mouth he started sucking her folds and clit playing with her folds making Lorelai moan as she fought to balance herself. Her legs were over Luke's back, she knew she was close. Luke could feel her tightening as he finally put two fingers inside.

Luke helped Lorelai down as she placed her legs around his chest, sliding down his body before coming in contact with his member. They took a second to steady them selves, before they moved together once again. Lorelai holding the shower rail above Luke's head as she moved her hips. They worked together, their hands still moving, exploring each other like this was their first time together. Moving their hips together it wasn't long before Luke peaked, coming inside Lorelai triggering her orgasm and her body to clamp down, holding Luke tight.

It was several minutes before Lorelai released her grip on Luke, helping her down she placed her feet on the floor. They held each other tight as the water helped cool them down.

LUKE "You know this is not doing a lot to save water and money?"

LORELAI "But it so was worth it."

LUKE "Yep."

A comfortable silence fell as they stood there for a few more minutes ending only when Lorelai broke contact pushing Luke out of the shower.

LORELAI "Breakfast isn't gonna make it's self."

LUKE "Hormones?"

LORELAI "Yep, we're hungry."

Luke smiled as he took the towel and dried off before throwing on some boxers, a t-shirt and leaving Lorelai to finish her shower.

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LORELAI "So we have time to stop and shop?"

LUKE "Not the mall."

LORELAI "Jersey Garden is not just a mall, it's an experience."

LUKE "You say that about every mall."

LORELAI "And I mean it."

Knowing he was not going to win this fight Luke let it go.

LUKE "That's in Jersey City right?"

LORELAI "Just outside, Elizabeth. It's right off the route we'll be taking, I'll show you on the SatNav, it's just 44.5 miles."

LUKE "I hope it takes us the right way this time."

LORELAI "Oh hon, we found our way through Pennsylvania."

LUKE "Not before it tried to take us through Baltimore and miles out of our way!"

LORELAI "I'll check it this time it's all good, so are we all packed?"

LUKE "Yep this is the last of our stuff, the kitchen is clean and I've chucked the trash."

LORELAI "Okay let's go, shopping awaits. I'll drive."

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With traffic it took them an hour to arrive at the mall, then 15 minutes more of driving in circles looking for a parking space. Lorelai leaning over kisses Luke to calm him down. Luke didn't like malls at the best of times but today was really bad, several times he ranted about other cars honking at the traffic around them. They were stopped for what seemed like minutes when Lorelai kissed Luke again, quickly building with passion this time before the traffic moved and people started hooking at them. Sheepishly they moved on and eventually found a place to park. Hopping out of the Jeep, Lorelai straightened her top and skirt she was wearing, making sure her underwear was in its proper place before entering the mall.

Stopping at the Coffee Beanery, Lorelai got her first de-café of the day before they wondered the mall for gifts. They walked along Lorelai holding Luke's arm as he carried some of the shopping bags. Black pumps, some sandals and brown knee high boots from Saks, a cute little coat for herself from Burlington Coat Factory along with Connecticut Defenders jacket for Luke.

Walking into another store.

LUKE "Do we have to?"

LORELAI "Yes Luke, gifts will be expected."

LUKE "I seem to remember someone forgetting a gift when they went to Europe."

LORELAI "You got that lovely jam, no one else got home made jam from Jackson."

LUKE "And I loved it every time I ate it." Leaning in to kiss Lorelai on the lips as she looked at him.

They found a few gifts for a limited number of friends. Lorelai having learned from her trip to Europe, got something for Sookie, Michel, Liz and her parents at various stores, but they still needed something for Rory and April.

Lorelai fueled up on her second de-café of the morning before they found themselves in front of Calvin Klein.

LORELAI "Come on." Lorelai dragged Luke into the store.

LUKE "Aw Geez."

LORELAI "Here, what about these?" Handing Luke some flannel boxers.

LUKE "Never."

LORELAI "I'm amazed you don't own any with your fetish for all things flannel."

LUKE "I don't have a fetish."

LORELAI "Oh right, that's me." Kissing him on the cheek. "Come on you need some new ones."

LUKE "I have enough."

LORELAI "I'm getting them."

LUKE "I'll be outside."

Lorelai went to pay for the shorts, as she passed the costume display something caught her eye, a bullfighter's uniform. Picking it up it was Luke's size, without Luke knowing it she bought it and they left the store. Next stop was the Victoria's Secret Outlet. Again Luke protested until Lorelai insisted on taking him to the changing rooms to try on the outfits she picked out.

LORELAI "What do you think of this one?"

LUKE "I told you before I can't be trusted to make that kind of call, you look great no matter how you dress."

LORELAI "Come on, is this better than the black teddy I had on before?"

Lorelai stood before Luke in a full lingerie set. Black and red in color the bra had floral lace trim the panties almost shear leaving little to the imagination, the set finished off with a matching garter belt and shear black stocking.

LUKE "I like them both." Luke was starting to look bored. "Are we going to be much longer?"

LORELAI "I didn't think you'd be bored watching me change in and out of lingerie."

LUKE "I'm not bored, just hungry and we really need to get going soon to make it home tonight."

LORELAI "Now that you mention it I'm feeling hungry as well. Okay, I'll change you can go out front and wait if you like."

LUKE "I'll stay." He said with a sly look. "In case you need a hand."

LORELAI "See that's the sprit, now should I leave these on for you to take off later?"

Lorelai put on her skirt and shirt over the new bra and panties; Luke couldn't wait to get home now. They paid for the new underwear and went for some lunch.

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LORELAI "Yes Sook, we'll be home later tonight, but it might not be till late so I'll see you in the morning."

Lorelai called Sookie while Luke was getting their lunch.

SOOKIE "So you doing okay."

LORELAI "Better than okay."

SOOKIE "Even with the morning sickness."

LORELAI "All under control, I've found my balance with coffee."

SOOKIE "Luke's letting you drink coffee?"

LORELAI "Not first thing in the morning and only de-café, little William has had a lot to say about it."

SOOKIE "William?"

LORELAI "Well I didn't want to call it 'it' so I thought if it's a boy."

SOOKIE "You'd name him after Luke's father, that's so nice."

LORELAI "We'll it seamed right."

SOOKIE "It does, but what if it's a girl?"

LORELAI "Alice, after Luke's mother."

SOOKIE "I never did know Luke's parents, it was before my time."

LORELAI "Well we're talking about 20 years ago."

A silence fell for a few seconds before Sookie changed the topic.

SOOKIE "So did get an appointment for the baby yet?"

LORELAI "Yep, I made an appointment for next week, she's really busy."

SOOKIE "You were lucky, she was really good with Davey and Martha, and has been great with this one, to be named at a later date."

LORELAI "You don't have a short list of names yet?"

SOOKIE "Not yet, we used up all the good ones as middle names for Martha."

LORELAI "Well we'll go through the baby names book together when we get home."

SOOKIE "Sounds like fun."

LORELAI "Sook are you okay? You sound a little funny."

There was silence for a few seconds before Sookie couldn't hold back any longer."

SOOKIE "I think the word might be out."

LORELAI "Which word?"

SOOKIE "About the baby."

LORELAI "Oh."

SOOKIE "Kirk…"

LORELAI "Of course."

SOOKIE "…was in the diner two days ago apparently talking to Ceaser, Lane heard them talking about baby proofing the kitchen."

LORELAI "Oh no!"

SOOKIE "So just thought you should know."

LORELAI "Thanks Sook."

SOOKIE "They'll probably have a party ready for you in the next few days."

LORELAI "Geez."

SOOKIE "I heard talk of a baby shower in the town square."

LORELAI "Luke's gonna love that."

SOOKIE "So have you told Emily yet?"

LORELAI "It's been less than a week, I know it's gonna happen but I'd like to see the doctor first."

SOOKIE "I won't say a thing, but you know this town."

LORELAI "Yes I do. Oh and if Emily calls please don't her about the baby or the fact we'll be home in a few hours."

SOOKIE "Okay but you know this town?"

LORELAI "Thanks."

SOOKIE "But why don't you want them to know when you'll be back?"

LORELAI "Friday night dinner, not sure if I'm ready for that this week."

SOOKIE "I thought they were okay with Luke."

LORELAI "They are, it's just like another day with out having to deal with them and it would be nice to get the good news from the doctor before hand."

SOOKIE "Okay, you have my word they will not find out you are back from me."

LORELAI "Okay I've got to get going, Luke is back with lunch. Bye Sookie." Lorelai closed her phone as Luke puts the tray of food in front of her. "That looks good."

LUKE "Steak and potato as you asked, with some ice cream for after. So who was that you called?"

LORELAI "Sookie, I told her to keep mum about our return, especially from my mother."

LUKE "Okay but you know I have to go to the diner tomorrow."

LORELAI "Well, I have to go to the Inn but I was thinking of doing that around lunch time, maybe we can have lunch there.

LUKE "Sounds like a plan, at least there's less of a chance of running into some of the crazy people in town."

LORELAI "Beside I plan to keep you very busy in the bedroom most of tomorrow morning." Lorelai winked at Luke as she took a bite of the steak. "This is fantastic, and the baby loves it as well."

LUKE "So did you get in touch with the doctor yet?"

LORELAI "Yes, we have an appointment net Wednesday, 3:30. It's not going to be a problem driving to Harford for the appointments is it? We could always get someone closer but Sookie said she's the best."

LUKE "It's fine, I'll drive you there any time you need to go."

LORELAI "You sure?"

LUKE "Yes Lorelai, it will be my pleasure."

LORELAI "Thanks Luke."

A silence fell as they ate. Later Lorelai and Luke talked about what to get their daughters, they decided to check out the gift stores again before leaving.

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LORELAI "Luke, look!" Lorelai stopped in her tracks, Luke following with the bags almost ran into her.

LUKE "What the…." Lorelai darted off in to another store, they had just picked up some nice gifts for Rory and April. "I thought we were on our way out? Lorelai!"

But she was out of sight, through the doors of the Neiman Marcus Last Call store.

LORELAI "Oh we've got to get this." Holding up a blue onesie for Luke to see.

LUKE "We can't afford Neiman Marcus."

LORELAI "But it 75 off and cute."

LUKE "Isn't it a little soon?"

Luke said trying to contain his feelings. But Lorelai could tell Luke was about to tear up, just being in the store holding the onesie.

LORELAI "Are you okay Luke?"

Luke wiped a tear from his eye.

LUKE "I'm fine. So it's happening." Putting down the bags he was carrying to get a better look at the clothes Lorelai was holding.

LORELAI "I want to get this Luke."

Luke pause for a moment, looking at the onesie again.

LUKE "Okay, but just one item, and make it a white one."

Lorelai kissed Luke on the cheek.

LORELAI "Thanks you, but I want a yellow one."

LUKE "Why?"

LORELAI "'Cuz yellow is the new blue."

Luke not knowing what she was talking about agreed. Lorelai took the item to pay for it, telling him about green being the new pink before they left the store.

LORELAI "We'll have to come back here one day."

Luke just smiled and shook his head knowing it would cost more in gas then they would save even at 75 off.

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After a few minor detours, they arrived home later than expected, just after eight. This was mainly thanks to Lorelai thinking she knew better than the SatNav. She claimed to have been this way just a few months ago on her way to see Mia at her wedding. Plus Lorelai insisted on stopping for food and rest breaks, every half hour by Luke's reckoning. He pulled up outside the house and turned off the engine looking over at a sleeping Lorelai. A lot had changed in the last few weeks, they were now engaged again and this time expecting a baby in less than nine months. Lorelai had bonded with his daughter. He was still kicking himself that he had not allowed that sooner. They had seen so much and experienced things he would probably never do again.

Letting Lorelai sleep a few minutes more Luke got out of the Jeep and started moving some of their bags into the house. Returning to the car on his last trip of the night, he opened Lorelai's door.

LUKE "Lorelai we're home." Touching her on the arm. "Lorelai?"

Lorelai started to move, putting her hand on Luke's.

LORELAI "Really?"

LUKE "Yep, about 15 minutes ago."

LORELAI "Why didn't you wake me?"

LUKE "Thought you could use the sleep."

Lorelai rubs her hand over Luke's.

LORELAI "Thanks, but now I'll be up all night."

LUKE "I'll help you get to sleep."

LORELAI "Can't wait."

Lorelai turns and kisses Luke for a few seconds.

LUKE "We better get inside before Babette see us."

LORELAI "She's out."

LUKE "How do you know?"

LORELAI "She's not standing beside you right now, plus Sookie told me she went to New York with Morey tonight, all night." Winking at Luke.

LUKE "Come on lets get inside, we can get the rest of the stuff out of the Jeep in the morning."

They started to move inside.

LORELAI "Carry me over the threshold."

LUKE "What?"

LORELAI "I want to be carried over the threshold."

LUKE "We're not married yet."

LORELAI "So?"

LUKE "I'll do it when we tie the knot."

Pouting a little Lorelai agreed. In the house Luke went into the kitchen to make a cup of tea for himself. Lorelai went up to the bedroom, washing up and changing her clothes. Being a warm night she wore her favorite pajamas short and top. Coming down stairs to the kitchen Lorelai found Luke at the sink, turning as she entered the room.

LORELAI "What is that?"

LUKE "I knew you would be hungry. Even though we had dinner already, so I thought dessert would be called for."

LORELAI "You are too good for me." She joked.

Lorelai stepped around the table and kissed Luke on the mouth, starting out slow but building up quickly as she pushed him against the sink. Luke broke off the kiss.

LUKE "You better eat up before it melts."

Lorelai sat down and started to eat the chocolate ice cream Luke have found in the freezer. It wasn't fancy but just what she needed.

LORELAI "Here." Putting a spoon with some ice cream on it in front of Luke's face.

LUKE "You eat it."

LORELAI "Come on Luke."

Smiling at Lorelai with puppy dog eyes she knew Luke could not resist. Luke took the spoon in his mouth sucking on it hard as Lorelai pulled it out. Luke could hear a moan escape Lorelai's lips as she watched him.

LUKE "You liked that?"

Lorelai just nodded as she took a spoon full for herself, some of which dripped down the opening of her top. Lorelai using her finger wiped up the spill offering her finger to Luke who sucked it clean. They continued eating until there was just a small amount of melted ice cream left in the bowl.

Luke knew where this was heading or about too, but was concerned that Lorelai might have been over doing it the last few weeks. He knew he was tired but hey he was a guy so most things came before sleep, including sex. But with Lorelai being pregnant it must have been taking it's toll on her, he remembered it did with his sister.

LUKE "You know we don't have to do this if you're too tired, from the trip."

LORELAI "What eat ice cream?" Smiling at Luke.

LUKE "You know what I mean." Smiling back at her.

LORELAI "I want too." Lorelai holding the spoon in her mouth undid the buttons on her top. "Let me show you how much I want too."

Because Lorelai had changed for bed she was not wearing a bra any more. Luke could see how excited she was; as the shirt opened he could see both nipples looking very hard. Lorelai got up and came around to Luke's side of the table, sitting on it, between his legs and she laid back. Luke held her legs, rubbing them slowly. Lorelai moaning as his hands went down her inner thighs to the heat of her centre. A moist patch was now present through the thin material of her pajama shorts.

Luke pulled them off as she lifted her butt off the table, dropping them on the next chair once they cleared her feet. Lorelai then picked up the bowl beside her on the table, tipping the chocolate sludge over her chest and down to her centre.

LORELAI "Can you help me with this mess." She asked as Luke stood up between her legs, pulling his t-shirt off.

He bent down over Lorelai, slowly licking the sticky substance of her belly as he made his way to her chest. Lorelai starts to giggle as Luke darts his tongue all over her body. It began to run down her sides and between her legs. Moaning when he made contact with her centre, Luke continued sucking the chocolate from her opening. It was a strange taste that Luke loved instantly. Lorelai was loving the feeling and could fee her first orgasm coming fast. The foreplay had made her very wet and put her on the edge even before Luke started kissing and licking her.

Lorelai moved her hands along her breast, the sticky liquid running between her fingers, as Luke moved deeper. She reached out to hold the edge of the table, one hand moving to hold Luke's hair, leaving it stained with chocolate. Lorelai hips lifted off the table as her climax hit, Luke held her with both arms wrapped around her hips, his face buries in her. Luke had a cheeky smile as he looked up, their heart rates coming back to normal as Luke stood, with his pants still firmly buckled.

LUKE "Come on, lets clean you up."

Luke said as he took some paper towels and cleaned up the majority of the chocolate, still leaving a sticky mess. Taking Lorelai's hand Luke lead Lorelai up to the bathroom, running the bath for her. She hopped in; Luke soon followed finally removing his jeans. Luke sat behind Lorelai as he washed her back. Lorelai could feel his length pressing against her, as she moved in the water. Wanting to feel him inside her she reached back and positioned him at her opening, sitting down she moaned as he slid inside her.

They sat there for a few minutes, Lorelai rocking back and forth on Luke's length. She could feel his head pushing inside, hitting all the right spots. Luke was running his hands down Lorelai's side as he watched there connecting just under the water the soapy bubbles now clear from that area.

Both wanting more movement they got up together until Lorelai was leaning forward holding on to the edge of the bath kneeling, Luke now had freedom of movement as he began sliding in and out of her. Reaching forward he squeezed Lorelai breast and stroked her back. Lorelai meanwhile put one hand between her legs, rubbing her clit and stroking herself as he moved inside her.

Luke collapsed on Lorelai's back after her came, but didn't stay there long. Helping Lorelai out of the bath they showered off the soapy water before drying and getting ready for bed. Luke was not one for much talking during or after sex, preferring to let his actions speak. When in bed they went to their usual spooning position, Luke in boxers and Lorelai in a nightshirt, which hardly covered anything.

LUKE "So we're home."

LORELAI "Yep."

A comfortable silence fell as they lay there. Luke stroking Lorelai's abdomen, Lorelai placing her hand on Luke's. They both knew a lot was going to change in the coming months, and they would have to plan a wedding in just a few weeks.

TBC…