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Chapter 38

A week had passed and it was a Saturday. Jess and Luke were at the diner while everyone else was at home. Lorelai was busily revising at the kitchen table for her final business exams whilst Jamie and Rory were entertaining Abby in the living room.

Lorelai soon got bored though and wandered into the living room. "I'm bored! Can we go get some ice cream?" She asked.

"Mom!" Rory said. "Go study!"

"But I'm hungry!" She pouted.

"What are you, like four?" Jamie smirked.

"It's just so boring and I can't concentrate when I'm hungry!" She said.

Rory rolled her eyes. "Fine, you continue studying and I'll go get you some food from Luke's and some ice cream." She said. She looked at Jamie. "Make sure she studies!"

She then left and went to Luke's. "Hey Luke!" She smiled sitting at the counter.

"Hey Rory! How's your mom doing?" He asked.

"She says she's hungry and she can't concentrate if she doesn't eat!" Rory smirked.

"Sounds like her." Luke chuckled.

"So can I get a few burgers and fries with some coffee please?" She smiled.

"Coming right up!" Luke said. "Jess!" He called. "You hear that?"

"Yep on it!" Jess called back.

"So you're coming to mom's graduation ceremony on Thursday right?" Rory asked.

"Graduation ceremony?" Luke frowned.

"No! Don't tell me she didn't tell you! She said she would!" Rory said.

"She hasn't mentioned anything." Luke said.

Rory sighed. "She doesn't think it's a big deal but it is. I'm sure she'd love you there." She said.

Luke nodded. "I'll be there." He said.

"Good." Rory smiled. "Tell Jess too!"

Jess then came out with her order. "Here!"

"Thanks! See ya later!" Rory smiled and hopped off her stool and headed home after getting some ice cream from Dooses'.

Thursday soon came and everyone was getting ready for Lorelai's graduation ceremony. Rory and Jamie had told their grandparents about it, hoping they would come. Luke was leaving Caesar in charge at the diner while he gave Jess, Rory, Jamie and Abby a lift to the school as Lorelai was already there. Sookie and Jackson were meeting them there.

They got there and all walked through the hallway where they spotted Lorelai.

"Mom!" Rory smiled.

Lorelai turned round and was surprised to see so many of them. "W..what are..."

"I asked Luke if he was coming and he didn't know anything about it." Rory said.

"Ah..." Lorelai said.

"We're just going to say hello to Sookie and Jackson." Rory said spotting them in the hall where the ceremony would take place. She took Jess, Jamie and Abby with her leaving Luke with Lorelai.

Lorelai looked at Luke. "Are you mad?"

Luke shook his head. "Not mad. I just don't understand why you didn't tell me." He said.

"It's not a big deal..."

"Lorelai, this is a big deal. It's a huge deal. You're graduating with a business degree." He said.

Lorelai sighed. "I'm sorry." She said quietly. "I'm glad you're here."

Luke smiled. "It's ok. I better go join the others. See you after?"

Lorelai smiled and nodded. "Yeh." She then looked down the hall. "God, my kids have been busy." She said spotting her parents walking towards them.

Luke chuckled. "See, I think your kids think this is a huge deal as well. They're proud of you." He said. "As am I."

Lorelai smiled and gave him a kiss. "Thanks."

Emily and Richard approached them. "Lorelai." Emily said.

"Hi mom..." Lorelai said sheepishly. Luckily she was called to join the other graduates so couldn't stay to talk. She happily rushed off.

Emily looked at Luke. "So you were invited by Lorelai.." She said.

Luke smirked. "Actually no. Rory mentioned it to me. Lorelai didn't tell me about it." He said.

"Oh.." Emily said surprised.

"We were sorry to hear about your sister." Richard said changing the subject.

"Thank you." Luke nodded. "We should go in." He said leading them to the hall.

Soon the ceremony started and it was eventually Lorelai's turn to get up stage to receive her diploma. She walked up, received her diploma and then looked out to the audience. She saw Rory and Jamie stood up clapping, Luke, Jess, Sookie and Jackson smiling and clapping and her parents looking surprisingly emotional. She could have sworn she saw a tear in her mother's eye. She smiled back at them and walked off the stage.

After it was finished, she was immediately greeted by Rory hugging her. "Congratulations mom!" She smiled.

"Thanks hon!" Lorelai smiled at her and then received another hug from Jamie. They joined the others who also congratulated her.

"We need to get photos!" Rory smiled taking out a camera from her bag. "Grandma, Grandpa, we need one with you and mom!"

They were surprised but agreed immediately and stood each side of Lorelai. After the photo was taken, Richard gave her an envelope. "We're very proud of you, Lorelai." He said.

"Wow, thanks dad." She smiled.

"We need to get going but I'm glad we were here, even though you didn't see fit to tell us about it." Emily said in her usual manner.

Lorelai rolled her eyes. "Thanks for coming, mom."

They finished taking photos and Luke went up to Lorelai and handed her a long rectangular box. "Here. Congratulations. I'm proud of you." He smiled.

"Wow, Luke..." Lorelai said touched, opening the box and finding a beautiful necklace.

"You deserve it." Luke smiled.

Lorelai smiled and held it out to him. "Put it on me?" She asked.

"Sure." He smiled and put it round her neck.

Lorelai turned round and gave him a kiss. "Thank you."

"You're welcome. Graduate." He smiled.

Lorelai smiled and they turned to the others who were watching them smiling. Lorelai looked round. "Where's Jamie?"

"Oh he got a call. He's just outside I think." Rory said.

"Oh ok. Well let's wait for him and then go celebrate at Luke's." She grinned.

"Sounds like a plan!" Rory smiled.

Jamie suddenly came back looking panicked.

"Jamie?" Lorelai said worried.

"Charlotte's gone into labour! She's a month early, mom! It's too early!" He exclaimed.

Yes I know, an evil cliffhanger there, sorry! Hope you enjoyed the chapter! Review and let me know what you think! :)