Do you really know me?

Ch. 24 Dad & Sookie

Author's Note: Thank you to those who have reviewed and are reading this story. Sorry for the confusion about the chapters I deleted two old Author's notes I meant to do that a long time ago. Anyway hope your enjoying. The next chapter is called Who isn't having a Baby? I am still thinking this story will be around 30 chapters. So there's still more to happen. Chapter 27 will reveal Logan's girlfriend for those who are wondering about her and who she is.

Cindy

[Rory's point of view]

Dad called two weeks ago to announce that he and Sookie would be getting married in two weeks. I was a little shocked to be honest. I asked Dad what the big rush was. He just said he loved Sookie and he wanted to make us all officially family. Mom told me yesterday that Dad's mother was not coming to the wedding. I knew she didn't approve of Sookie or our town but I knew it hurt Dad that she wasn't coming.

I headed over to Mom's with Finn and Arabella in tow. Dad was already there sitting on the couch watching television. "Hey Dad where's Mom and Luke?" I asked. "Oh hey Rory. Your Mom is really sick. Luke's in the bathroom with her. I think she caught that stomach flu that's going around." Dad answered looking worried. "Oh okay." I said. "She wouldn't let me call Sookie." Dad said. "I'm sure Mom will be fine and doesn't want to worry Sookie on her big day." I said. I guess Mom was waiting until after the wedding to tell Dad and Sookie she's pregnant.

Mom finally came out. She got her bags. Just as we were heading out Luke yelled at us. Lane called and was very upset. It seemed that Steve and Kwan had run off. Finn joined the search while we went on to Sookie's and Luke finished helping Dad get ready. Twenty minutes later the boys were found safely with Mrs. Kim. We finished helping Sookie get ready. She wore a pale yellow dress and daisies in her hair.

The ceremony was short, simple, and very sweet. The whole town was in attendance. There were also some of Dad's friends from Boston. After the ceremony we went back to the Dragon Fly for the reception. I finally found Mom a glass of Apple cinder for the toasts. Dad and Sookie's first dance was to some 70's love song I had never heard of.

I noticed that Luke was drinking a lot. I said something to Mom but she just smiled and said he was celebrating. About fifteen minutes later it was time for the toast. Luke was as toasted. Mom's speech was first.

"Hello everyone Sookie is my best friend other than my daughter that is. And Chris is Rory's Dad and a good friend. As you can imagine having my best friend and my daughter's Dad together wasn't easy for me to except at first. But both Chris and Sookie are good people. They've both been so good to me. They probably know me better than almost anyone. I am so happy they found love in each other and I am glad they have both become such good friends to me and my husband. To the bride and groom." Mom said as everyone toasted.

Luke took the stage next. "It was a shock when Chris asked me to be his bestman. He and I haven't always seen eye to eye. But in the end I won Lorelei." Luke said. Everyone was shocked at Luke. "And guess what Chris now she's having my baby so I'll have everything you gave her." Luke yelled. Mom started crying. Finn drugged Luke off the stage.

I decided to try and salvage the speeches. "Hello I'm Rory Chris' daughter and Sookie's new step-daughter. Sookie has been my Mom's best friend for years now. I couldn't pick a better woman for my Dad. Dad I am so happy that you're a big part of my life now. Though no matter how much time between visits or how far away you've been you have never been far in my thoughts. Dad and Sookie I hope you have a happy and healthy future together. To the bride and groom." I said raising my glass.

I suddenly noticed Jess was sitting with my Mom. My Mom was no longer crying in fact she was laughing. Jess saw me and hurried over to hug me. I could tell Jess was upset I tried to get him to talk to me. But as usual he was being stubborn. The cake was cut quickly and after Dad and Sookie got ready to leave for their honeymoon.

They were going away for three nights. Mom got help and took Davy, Martha, Gigi, and Arabella who was staying With Mom back to her house. Finn went back to her house to make sure she had everything she needed. Mom had told Jess to sober Luke up. Jess nodded and took Luke over to Luke's. I was left sitting by myself.

Finn called me about 20 minutes later. The kids and Mom were all already asleep. Finn suggested we check in on Luke. On the way to Luke's I told Finn about Jess seeming upset. He said while we were checking on Luke we should tag team Jess to see if we could get him to open up. Finn also said we really needed to find out what led Luke to his drunken display.

I had a key to the diner so I opened the door. Then I locked it back and we headed upstairs. I knocked on the upstairs door. Jess came and opened it for us. Luke was drinking coffee. "How mad is your Mom?" Luke asked me. "She's more embarrassed than mad." Finn answered since he had talked to Mom more recently than I had. "Luke what happened?" I asked trying to stay calm. "I'm worried I won't be a good father I mean look what happened with Jess." Luke answered.

Jess rolled his eyes and said. "If I never came here I would be living on the streets right now Luke." I nodded knowing how much Luke and I had changed Jess. "Look at me Luke you've been a great fill in Dad for me even before you and Mom ever got together." I said. "I'm not good with kids." Luke said. We all laughed and I said. "Yes you are Luke Arabella loves you. And Davy, Martha, and Gigi all worship their Uncle Luke."

"I'm really scared what is I can't do this." Luke admitted. "Luke I'm just as scared as you are and you have so much more on your side." Jess said. "You're going to be a Dad." Luke and I shouted together. "Yeah and I didn't have a great role model like you had with Grandpa until I was 17." Jess said to Luke. "I'm terrified but I think I can do it." Jess said.

"Your not alone neither of you are, I've only been a full time Dad a year now but I'll help in any way I can." Finn said in his most serious voice. "When you found out were you scared?" Jess asked Finn. "Very frighten Mate Andie lived in another state. She and I were complete opposites. Deep down I knew Andie and I wouldn't last. But when I laid my eyes on Arabella I knew I would love and protect her with my life." Finn answered.

"I'll be here for you too both of you. Luke I know you'll be a great Dad. And Jess I know you will do anything to give your child a better life than you had." I said. "I will Rory I even discussed us moving to Stars Hallow. I can write from anywhere and I need my family." Jess said. "Luke you looked sobered up why don't you head home to see Mom." I suggested. "Yeah good idea and I'll leave your Dad and Sookie an apology messages." Luke said hugging us and telling us goodbye.

Finn and I hung out with Jess for a while longer. Jess finally decided to call his girlfriend. So Finn and I left and headed for home. I called Mom and checked in. She said Luke apologized to her and they talked about their concerns of parenthood. She also asked me to thank Finn for talking with Luke and Jess. I told Mom to call if she needed anything and we would be by tomorrow to take the kids off her hands.