Hey guys! I am sooooo sorry for the delay in updating! I had a state exam yesterday and have been basically locked away studying for the last month. But things are settling down at least a little bit and I should have more time to write now. I hope you are all still out there and interested! I will try and update asap! Thanks!

A week later, Lorelai rolled over in bed and reached out to her left side. She was expecting to find a warm, solid body beside hers where Luke had been each night the last few weeks. But instead her hands came in contact with cold sheets. Frowning, she sat up and rubbed her eyes trying to adjust to the dim moonlight.

"Luke?" She whispered into the empty room.

When she got no response, she pushed the blanket off of her body and threw her legs over the edge of the bed. Her feet hit the wood below her and she shivered slightly. The warm summer nights were quickly turning into cool fall one's. She reached for one of Luke's flannels and slipped it on over her tank top before tiptoeing down the hallway. The bathroom was empty so she made her way down the stairs.

After finding the living room quiet, she poked her head into Rory's room and smiled when she saw her daughter had fallen asleep with the light on and a book was laid across her chest. As quietly as she could, she stepped into the room, picked up the book, slipped a bookmark in it and placed it on Rory's desk. She ticked the light off and then bent down to press a kiss to her head before smoothing her soft hair back. Rory rolled to her side but never stirred from her slumber.

Lorelai walked back out to the kitchen and glanced around wondering if Luke had gone back to his apartment. Since everything had happened, he had spent every night here at their house. He had gone to sleep with Lorelai last night, and she couldn't imagine that he would take off in the middle of the night. She walked towards the front door, opened it and noticed that his truck was still parked behind hers. After a moment, her eyes moved towards the garage and she noticed the light was on.

Wrapping his flannel around her tighter she stepped down the front steps and towards the garage doors. Since they had started dating, Luke had begun to bring tools over to store in the garage. Lorelai didn't mind. She only used the garage as a place to put all the crap that should be thrown away but she didn't have the heart to throw away. Plus this way she got her handyman close by, it felt like they were becoming a real family.

She pushed the doors aside and smiled when she saw Luke kneeling on the ground putting a fresh coat of paint on what looked like a new shelving unit. There were two other identical shelves beside it resting on newspaper as they dried.

"Luke?" She whispered slightly as the door closed behind her.

His head snapped up and he glanced over at her, casting a sheepish expression her way, "Oh...hey...did I wake you up? I didn't think I was that loud…"

She smiled, "No. You didn't wake me up. I woke up on my own and was trying to figure out where my hunk of a man went…"

He smirked and pushed himself up off the hard ground, "Didn't mean to worry you…"

She stepped closer and peered behind him, "What'cha workin on so late at night?"

Luke sighed and rubbed his hands on his paint stained t-shirt, "Well they were supposed to be a surprise but…"

She glanced back at him, "But what?"

He shrugged and pointed towards them, "They are for your office. Mia and Sookie enlisted my help in the remodeling. I built these to replace the old ones."

Her heart jumped in her chest and she turned to smile at him, "Luke…"

His face turned slightly red in embarrassment, "It's no big thing…"

"Yes it is." Lorelai whispered stepping closer to him, "It is a very big deal Luke Danes. This is so sweet of you."

He smiled a little, "I just...wanted to try and help make you feel better."

Lorelai wrapped her arms around his waist and beamed up at him, "How on earth did you find time to do this Luke? You have an extra battery pack hidden somewhere? Between working at the Diner and taking care of us adorable Gilmore girls you have no free time. Have you gotten any sleep lately at all?"

He shrugged, "I'm fine…"

She watched as he stepped back and bent down to begin painting again, "Luke…"

"You should go back to bed." He said as he dipped his paintbrush into the can, "It's pretty late."

She frowned and pulled at his shirt wrapped around her and frowned, "Luke what's wrong?"

"Nothing." He said as he bent lower to get the underside of one of the shelves.

She sighed and sat down on the floor beside him, "You forget I know you so well Luke. I can tell something's up...tell me."

"Lorelai seriously I'm fine." He said not meeting her eyes as he continued to paint.

She swallowed hard, his tone of voice was much harsher than she was used too. "You know...this relationship thing is supposed to work both ways." He didn't respond so she pressed on, "And so far it's been pretty one sided. You've been my rock...not just in the last few weeks but basically since the beginning and even before that. I feel like I haven't been able to be there for you when you needed it…"

"I haven't needed anything." Luke said as he stood up to turn towards the back of the shelf.

She nodded slowly, "Maybe...but maybe you do now. And it would make me feel a lot better if you told me what was bugging you. I appreciate you building these for me. It will help having something in my office that reminds me of you. But...there has to be a reason you're working on this so late at night and not in bed with me…"

His jaw was set tightly and he still wouldn't meet her eyes. She watched as he concentrated as hard as he could on making each coat smooth and even. She noticed how tense his muscles were and her heart ached.

"Is it…" She swallowed hard again, "Is it because you're um…" She shifted slowly and he glanced at her out of the corner of his eyes, "Is it because you are frustrated…" Her cheeks flushed bright red and she cringed as she whispered, "Sexually…?"

His head snapped up, "Lorelai…"

"Is it too hard to be sleeping with me but not actually sleeping with me?"" She asked as he eyes burned with tears, "Because I can understand that. And if you need to go back to the apartment and get some space from me I'll un-"

"Stop." Luke said with a sigh as he pushed himself up off the ground.

She watched as he moved towards her and sat down across from her, "Luke…"

He put his hand up to silence her, "This has nothing to do with that. I have told you before and I'll say it again...I have never and will never expect sex from you. I'll never pressure you into anything that you aren't ready for or comfortable with."

"But-" She tried again but he shook his head.

"The truth is…" He sighed and glanced down at his hands before reaching for hers, "I've been having a hard time sleeping lately…"

She looked at their linked hands and squeezed his strong fingers, "Why?"

He swallowed hard and glanced up at her, "Every time I close my eyes I see him hurting you…"

She inhaled sharply, "Oh Luke…"

He sniffled slightly and pulled one hand back to wipe at his tear filled eyes, "I see what he was trying to do and in each dream I don't get there in time to stop him…"

Lorelai sat up quickly and wrapped her arms tightly around his shoulders pulling him close, "But you were there Luke. You saved me…"

He nodded as he held her close, "I know. I know...but what if I hadn't Lorelai? God what if…" He chocked on his last sentence, "It hurts to know that you are hurting...to know that someone hurt you."

She pulled away slowly and placed a hand on either side of his face, "Luke I'm going to be okay…"

He nodded, "I know. I know you are. I know that now you're okay but then I think about all the things that could still hurt you. That could hurt Rory too and it scares the crap out of me."

"I guess that's what happens when you care about someone so deeply." Lorelai whispered trying to offer him a soft smile, "I mean it's kind of a good thing, isn't it? It proves our feelings are real."

He nodded, "Yeah...but it's also terrifying. And it reminds me why I closed myself off for so long before you…"

"Because you don't want to get hurt again…" She whispered softly.

Luke smiled, "Because I don't want to get hurt." He sighed and pushed himself up off the ground and walked over to the table holding his tools, he sat on the edge, "When my Mom died...sometimes I feel like a part of me died with her. It was easier to become hard because then I didn't have to feel anything. And then when my Dad died I just shut off my heart completely...it was a way of protecting myself. I was lonely sure...but at least I was safe."

From her spot on the floor she stared up at him, "But then you let me in…"

He smiled softly, "Yup. Somehow you weaseled your way through the rusted iron gates wrapped around my stone cold heart Lorelai Gilmore…"

Glancing down at her hands in her lap she whispered nervously, "Are you saying you regret it?"

"No." Luke whispered, "God no…" She glanced back up at him and he walked across the garage again and took his spot beside her, "I don't regret a of second of this Lorelai…"

"I wouldn't blame you if you did." She whispered as she reached out to caress his scruffy cheek, "Things haven't exactly been smooth...or easy. I would understand if it was too much for you and you wanted out-"

"Lorelai." He whispered with a sigh, he leaned forward and rested his forehead against hers as he held her face in his strong hands, "I meant it when I said that I wasn't going anywhere. Yeah it's scary as hell sometimes...especially these last few weeks. It overwhelms me when I think about how deep my feelings are for you. But I know it's worth it because the good times are so good. But it just reminds me that I can't prevent bad things from happening...I can't stop all the negative things out there from interfering. I'd love to keep you, me and Rory wrapped in this little bubble where we are safe and happy all the time. But it's not realistic…"

"No...it's not." She whispered as her eyes fluttered shut.

"I just...have been having these moments of fear again ya know? The fear of losing you like I lost my parents. I told myself I'd never feel that again but there is that possibility now. Eventually...right? I mean eventually one of us dies? This is how this life thing works as far as I can tell…" He whispered.

She frowned softly, "Yes...that's what I've come to understand too. But...I don't foresee that happening any time soon."

"I didn't foresee losing my parent's so young either." He said honestly.

"Fair enough…" Lorelai whispered, "But…" She pulled away, reached for his hand and held it against her chest, "Luke we have no control over those external factors. And trust me when I say it scares the crap out of me too." She smiled softly, "When Rory was first born...I stayed up all night and stared down at her in the bassinet in the hospital. And a million and one scenarios of how she could get hurt rushed through my mind and I went crazy. That went on for a few weeks until I realized I just had to live in the moment or I was going to miss out on all the good times too…"

"I love you…" Luke whispered softly.

She smiled and squeezed his hand, "I love you too...and it scares me too. But...this thing between us is good Luke. It's so good. I am so thankful for you. I don't know how I would have survived any of this without you. And there's probably going to be a lot more scary things that come our way but I think we can handle it together…"

"I do too…" Luke whispered softly.

"But the only way we can do that is if we are totally honest and open with each other. I know talking about feelings isn't exactly your thing...but I'm here Luke. Just like you are here for me. The reality is that we are probably both afraid of the same things...so if we talk about them we can work on it together." She whispered.

"You're right...I'm not used to this talking thing." he said with a huff.

She nodded. "I know babe...in this relationship I'm the natural born talker and you're the listener. But it really does work both ways. I am here for you. Always."

He reached out and tugged on one of her curls, "How can you be so focussed on helping me feel better when you're going through so much?"

She smiled, "Because I have this amazing guy by my side who has helped me through one of the scariest moments of my life. He amazes me everyday and it's made me stronger. I am incredibly thankful for him…"

"Well he's incredibly thankful for you too…" He whispered as he lifted her chin with his finger, "I love you."

She smiled and leaned forward to kiss him gently, "I love you too Luke."

He sighed and glanced back at the shelves, "I should let these dry…"

She stood up slowly and reached a hand out to him, "Come back to bed with me? It's lonely without you…"

Luke stared at her hand for a moment and then smiled, "No where else I'd rather be…"

Lorelai smiled and helped him up off the ground. She waited as he put his tools away and covered the paint cans before walking towards the house with her. Luke excused himself to wash up in the bathroom and then walked into the bedroom. Lorelai was sitting up on the bed waiting for him. He smiled, slipped his shirt off and pulled the sheet back before climbing into bed. She smiled back and scooted down on the bed so they were facing each other.

Lorelai reached a hand up and caressed his face softly, "Anything I can do for you?"

Luke took a deep breath and pulled her closer so that she was wrapped up in his arms, "Just keep loving me…"

She smiled and squeezed his muscular arms, "Now that I can do…"

Luke smiled, kissed the top of her head and let his eyes finally flutter shut. Lorelai relaxed once his breathing evened out and she finally let herself fall into a peaceful slumber too. She was finally starting to feel things fall back into place…

The following evening as the sun was setting, Lorelai pulled into the driveway after an incredibly long day at the Inn. While her office was being renovated she was working straight from the check in desk which was a tight space. To his credit, Michel was complaining as little as possible. She was exhausted and wanted nothing more than to have some quality time with her daughter and possibly her boyfriend if he was able to get away from the Diner.

As if on cue, she heard the rumble of his truck. She turned just as he pulled into the driveway and parked behind the jeep.

Lorelai smiled as he walked towards her, "Hey. I didn't think you'd be able to get out so early. I was gonna try and drag Rory to the Diner for dinner so we could you see."

Luke flipped the keys around on his finger and smiled, "Rory actually called me and asked me to come home if I could. Joe is trying to save some money to buy a new car so he said he'd stay late."

She frowned slightly, "She asked you to come home? Did she say why?" She turned towards the house, "She didn't call me…"

"No she didn't say." Luke whispered as he walked closer to her, "Wasn't she spending the afternoon with Lane?"

Lorelai nodded, "I thought so…"

Luke shrugged and looked towards the house, "She must be in there."

Lorelai turned towards the house, "Guess so."

Luke took her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze as they walked together towards the front porch. As Lorelai pushed the door open the sound of U2 wafted through the air and Lorelai glanced at Luke out of the corner of her eyes. He shrugged and urged her further into the house. Lorelai placed her keys down and walked into the house and moved towards the kitchen when the smell of pizza hit her senses.

"Rory?" Lorelai whispered as she walked through the foyer.

"You're home!" Rory yelled as she jumped into view from her spot near the fridge.

Lorelai and Luke stopped and looked around the kitchen which was filled with bowls of snacks, two pizza boxes and a bucket of ice. "Uh yeah…" Lorelai said glancing around, "What's going on kiddo?"

Rory smiled and brushed off her hands, "I hope you didn't have any plans for tonight because you are booked solid for the next few hours."

Lorelai laughed and glanced at the stove, "Um...are you using the stove while you're home alone?"

"Babette turned it on for me. She just left actually because I figured you'd be home soon. It's just keeping the pizza warm. Don't worry." Rory said as she continued to smile at them.

"Rory what's going on?" Luke asked with a smile.

"Well…" Rory whispered as she walked closer to them both, "We've all been a little busy and preoccupied lately. And it's been awhile since we've done anything really fun all together. I figured we could use a fun movie night so I pulled out all the stops."

Lorelai's heart swelled in her chest, "Rory?"

"We will start with every movie snack you can think of…" Rory whispered as she walked backwards towards the kitchen table, "I'm talking extra buttery popcorn, red vines, raisinettes and for Luke...pretzels." She said with an eye roll, "I even splurged using my allowance money and got slurpee's which are in the freezer right now."

"Rory…" Lorelai whispered softly again.

"And then we move on to our main course of our favorite pizza's, meat lovers and veggie for Luke. Babette got you both beer and I have root beer just to try and look cool." Rory said with a giggle, "And, Sookie made homemade ice cream sandwiches for dessert!"

"Rory…" Lorelai tried again.

"But the best part is that Morey helped me set up an outdoor movie theater for us!" Rory said continuing to babble nervously, "He hung up a sheet and a projector and we will be watching The Goonies and Jaws! We have part's 1 and 2 and can watch whatever you are both up for."

"Rory…" Lorelai said again with a smile.

Rory swallowed hard and shrugged, "I just...I wanted us to have a fun night where you didn't have to feel sad or worried about anything. I thought it would be good for everyone. Is...is that okay?"

Lorelai took a deep breath and walked all the way up to her daughter and pulled her into her arms, "Oh honey...of course it's okay. I just can't believe you put all this together."

When her Mom pulled away Rory smiled, "I just wanted to do something nice for you guys because you're always doing nice things for me…"

Lorelai glanced back at Luke, "You know you have to have at least one or two redvines."

Luke chuckled and nodded slowly, "For Rory I'll have a few redvines."

Rory's smile widened, "So we can do it? You can stay? You don't have to go back to the Diner?"

Luke shook his head, "This is exactly where I'm supposed to be kid."

"Good!" Rory said excitedly, "Okay! You both get comfortable and I'll set the snacks and pillows up outside. You've got ten minutes before the movie starts with or without you!"

Lorelai placed two fingers at her forehead and saluted, "Yes ma'am!"

Luke winked at Rory and led Lorelai towards the stairs so they could go upstairs and get into comfortable clothes. Lorelai was rummaging through her drawers when she stopped. Luke was pulling a clean t-shirt over his head and paused when he saw the look on her face.

"What's up?" Luke asked softly.

Lorelai took a deep breath, "I just...I haven't seen Rory this happy in a really long time. This content and comfortable…"

Luke smiled, "That's a good thing, right?"

Lorelai nodded quickly, "It's so good. I just…" Her face blushed slightly, "It feels like...we're a family."

Luke smiled and stepped closer to her, he lifted her hands to his lips and kissed them gently, "I'd like to think of us as a family...you and Rory are my family."

Lorelai beamed up at him, "Yeah?"

He nodded slowly and leaned forward to kiss her lips, "Yeah. Is that okay with you?"

She let out a slow breath and smiled, "It's more than okay Luke. It's everything I've ever wanted."

Luke slowly dropped her hands and cupped her face in her hands and kissed her passionatley. Just as Lorelai melted into the kiss they heard a yell coming from the backyard.

"FBI Warning is on people! Move it people!" Rory called from outside.

Lorelai laughed and leaned against him, "She's waiting for us…"

Luke smiled and brushed some hand out of her hair, "We have all the time in the world to be together Lorelai. I'm in no rush…"

She gave him another quick kiss and then took his hand before turning back to the dresser to change. She pulled on some clothes and then walked with Luke back down the stairs. They walked into the backyard and Lorelai gasped as she noted the twinkle lights hanging around the porch and the makeshift seating that Rory was anxiously waiting on.

"I figured we'd go with the Goonie's first. And then move on to the Thriller." Rory said as she tossed a piece of popcorn into her mouth, "And then if we're feeling really adventurous we can go down to the lake and swim and try not to freak out after watching Jaws."

Luke chuckled as he settled in beside Lorelai against the cushions, "There are no sharks in the Lake. There are no sharks in any lake…"

Rory rolled her eyes, "Don't spoil the fun Luke! You know something will brush against one of our legs and we'll end up screaming so loud we'll wake up half the neighborhood and cause Taylor to say we are breaking a thousand town regulations."

"You are so your Mother's daughter…" Luke said with a chuckle as he reached for a red vine.

"Damn right she is." Lorelai whispered as she leaned against his chest, "She's the spitting image of me."

The three of them settled into their spots and began to watch the movie in silence. After a few moments Rory shifted nervously in her seat. Lorelai glanced over at her and put her hand on her knee, "You okay kid?"

Rory smiled, "This feels nice…"

Luke rubbed Lorelai's arm gently and smiled, "Yes it does." He replied.

Both Luke and Lorelai watched Rory as she snacked on a redvine for a moment before turning back to them, "So this thing between you two…" She cleared her throat nervously, "It's real right?"

Lorelai sat up slowly and reached for Rory's hand, "What?"

Rory shrugged slowly, "I just...I mean...you and Luke...this is a real relationship right? Like you are committed?"

Luke frowned, "Rory of course we are. Where is this coming from?"

Rory took a deep breath, "I really like having you around...and I just don't want it to go away. And things have been so good and crazy...and a little scary but I really like being all together. It feels like we're a real family…" She shrugged, "Not that Mom and I weren't before...we were. Mom was my family and that's all I needed but I can't pretend that having you around Luke hasn't improved it. I think mom feels the same way...but I just want to make sure it's real. Because I'm pretty invested here...and I'd hate to see it go away."

"Oh Rory…" Lorelai whispered as she pulled her closer, "Hon did something happen to make you worry about this?"

Rory shook her head, "Not really...I was just setting this all up today and I started thinking about all the stuff we've done since you two got together. And how nice it's been to have Luke around. And I've really liked having him staying here...and I thought about what it would be like if he moved in completely. What it would be like if you…" She smiled softly, "Got married...how I would react if I had a little brother or sister someday…"

"Well we're jumping the gun a little there…" Lorelai said with a laugh, "But just out of curiousity how would you feel about all of those things? Your opinion matters to us too."

Luke nodded, "You're Mom's right. We want you to be 100% okay with all of this. I want you to feel okay with it. If anything doesn't feel right you should tell us and we can talk about it. This is your house Rory. Your needs come first."

Rory smiled and nodded her head, "I know. I know that you both care about my opinion. I know that if I wasn't okay with all this you'd probably walk away. But I don't want you to do that. I want you here Luke. I want us to be a family...in whatever way you both want to be or whatever you're ready for. I'm not saying put a ring on her finger now...it's probably a little too soon but…" She shrugged, "I don't know...the idea that someday it could happen...someday you could be married and have kids together would be more than okay with me…" She reached for a redvine, "Is that something you guys think you want?"

Lorelai swallowed hard and looked at Luke behind her, "Well we have talked about it…"

"Really?" Rory asked softly, "You have?"

Luke smiled and rubbed Lorelai's arm, "We have...a few times. It's definitely where we want to head when the time is right. And if and when we decide to make that step you would be the first to know."

Rory's smile brightened, "So you mean...that someday you legally want to tell the world that you love Mom and I?" She paused for a moment, "I mean...I know you love Mom I've heard you say it and I'm assuming that you may feel that way about me but maybe I shouldn't-"

Luke smiled, "Rory. I've told you before but I'll say it again if you need to hear it." He said with smile, "I love you kid. You're just as important to me as your Mom is. Your opinion and feelings matter to us both." He reached across and squeezed her hand, "So yes...someday when we are all ready I'd like to legally tell the world that I love you and your Mom."

Rory took a deep breath and nodded slowly, "Well I guess that answered my question…"

Luke chuckled, "If you think of anymore questions you can ask us at anytime."

Rory nodded, "Do I have to give up my room if you have another kid?" She asked with a twinkle in her eyes.

Lorelai smiled, "No kid. You aren't going to give up anything. We will cross that bridge when we come to it but just so you know...you can never and will never be replaced. You know that, right?"

Rory smiled and whispered softly, "I know...but it's still nice to hear."

Lorelai took a deep breath and looked at her boyfriend and then back at her daughter, "Well now that we have covered the emotionally charged part of the evening...should we get back to the good old goonies?"

Rory giggled and nodded, "Sorry for the interruption…"

"No need to be sorry kiddo. I'm glad you feel comfortable enough to talk to us about this stuff. You and I have always been an open book...that doesn't change just because Luke's here." Lorelai said honestly.

"Okay." Rory whispered as she nestled down back into the pillows and blankets.

"Come here kiddo…" Lorelai whispered as she leaned against Luke and patted her leg for Rory to rest her own head on.

Luke smiled as the girls settled into their comfortable spots and kissed the top of Lorelai's head. He had never felt so content in his life and he was going to do whatever it took to make sure that future they had talked about became a reality…

Half way through Jaws, Rory had fallen fast asleep leaning against her Mother's lap. Lorelai and Rory had devoured the meat lover's pizza and Luke had surprisingly put a good dent in the veggie one. It was agreed that the ice cream sandwiches would have to wait for another day.

Luke was watching the movie but Lorelai was focussed on her sleeping daughter. She ran her hands through Rory's soft hair and breathed her in. Luke glanced down at Lorelai and smiled when he saw her gaze was fixed on her daughter. He loved these moments when he caught her admiring her daughter. It was the main thing that drew him to her to begin with.

Her love and loyalty to her daughter was something he admired. It reminded him of the way his own parents had cared for him for so many years. And he hoped that someday he'd be able to share that experience with a child of their own. In his eyes, Rory was like his real daughter. But he knew that he couldn't fully take the place of Christopher as much as he wanted too. But he knew that no matter what happened he would do anything in his power to make that little girl and her mother happy.

"I hope you know there's no way you can back out now…" Lorelai whispered as if she sensed him staring at her.

Luke chuckled, "Oh really?"

She smiled and continued to play with her daughter's hair, but she glanced up at him gently, "Really. She's got her sights set on a future with you in it...can't let her down." She smirked playfully, "No pressure though…"

He laughed again, "Oh no...no pressure at all."

Lorelai smiled and glanced back at Rory again, "I gave up on the dream of giving her a real family a long time ago...but now it feels like it's in my reach again. In some way we already are a family...but the thought of that future...I like having it out there. Having that possibility…"

Luke smiled, "I do too. I assumed I'd never have it either…"

She was quiet for a moment, "We talked a little bit about it before...about marriage and kids. But just so we're completely on the same page it's definitely still something I want. Even with everything that has happened recently...I still want it...I'm still in." She paused again and then glanced at him, "Are you?"

Luke nodded, "I'm still in."

She reached for his hand with her free one and brought it to her lips slowly, "I don't know what I did to deserve you...but in this moment I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I've been so stressed and overwhelmed lately since…" She paused as her eyes filled with tears, "Since that night, but this…" She glanced at her daughter and then back at him, "This is all I need. You and Rory…" She smirked, "And whoever else may come along in the future...this family is what I need."

Luke pressed a kiss to her head and squeezed her tight, "This thing between us is more than real Lorelai. It's right...it feels like we are exactly where we are supposed to be. Whatever happens next...whatever twists and turns we may face...we'll deal with it. And I'll be right here."

"Good. Because Rory's not the only one that's gotten used to having you around…" Lorelai whispered as she leaned further into him.

"Good." He said giving her a gentle squeeze.

Lorelai and Luke finished out the movie and when it was over, Luke carried Rory to her bed. Lorelai cleaned up outside and met Luke at the bottom of the stairs. He took her hand in his and led her towards her bedroom which was quickly becoming their bedroom. As they slipped into bed together, Luke felt himself relax for the first time in weeks because he knew that no matter what happened they were going to be okay. No matter what happened...they would make this work because they truly did want to be together. For better or worse…

Hope you liked it! I felt like we needed a happy family centered chapter to even out the drama that's been going on. But don't get too comfortable...you know somewhere down the road there will be more drama happpening. ;)