Decided Im going to include Jess more in the fic! I liked him and Rory together, however Rory will be with Logan and she and Jess will conider each other as cousins.
So this is going to be Lorelai's birthday chapter, because she loves the snow and snow is in winter :)
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I hope everyone is happy and healthy during this time of uncertainty. I've been in lockdown for about 5 weeks now, im not really sure, and I'm about
Chapter 27 - Babies First Christmas
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Luke and Lorelai had welcomed the twins home on October 9th, and had fun settling into their new routine with newborns. With the support of her parents, Rory, Luke and Mia - Lorelai finally found peace with her new life, as she learned to raise her children with their father.
For the first month of the twins life at home, they had lived in the apartment as renovations on the house had took longer than they initially thought.
By the beginning of November, the Danes clan where finally allowed to move into the new and improved crap shack.
As for work, Luke had started working again pretty much after they had settled back into the crap shack. Lorelai had agreed she would take a couple of months off work, to be with the twins.
But now it was December 20th 2005 and Lorelai was in full Christmas spirits
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December 20th 2005 - 5 days until Christmas
"Maybe we should get a Christmas tree for the kitchen" Lorelai called out, from the nursery as she was changing Charlottes outfit
"No, we are NOT getting a tree for the kitchen" Luke called back, as he rocked Will in his Moses basket
"But Luuukeee" Lorelai said, as she emerged down the stairs carefully cradling Lottie.
"No buts! Rory tell your mother this is insane" Luke says,
"Don't bring me into this" Rory giggled, as she listened to another one of Luke and Lorelai's many discussions about Christmas decorations. Last weeks was about decorating the chuppah in the yard with Christmas lights and mistletoe
Lorelai jokingly sticks her tongue out at her oldest daughter, as she carefully places her youngest in the Moses basket next to her brothers.
"Okay, no Christmas tree for the kitchen then" Lorelai says, sulking a little, as she sits beside her husband who was now on the sofa.
"So I'm heading to see Lane, and then Logan for some pre-Christmas festivities. So I'll see you guys later" Rory says, as she grabs her bag and keys
"Okay hun, have fun" Lorelai says, as Rory leaves.
"I can't believe it's gonna be their first Christmas" Lorelai says, snuggling into Luke
"It's gone fast" Luke says back, which Lorelai responds with a quiet "hmm"
"You know what, we should get a tree for the yard to go next to the chuppah" Lorelai laughs, changing the subject
"No, no way!" Luke replies, smiling at his wifes craziness
"Hey, why not? It would look cute" Lorelai says
"No, that is the final answer" Luke laughs, as he kisses the top of her head
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December 21st 2005 - The Gilmore's Christmas party
Lorelai had been dreading this day in her countdown to Christmas. Yes she had been getting on really well with her parents recently, however she wasn't ready to attend one of her parent's parties after what happened at the last one.
"Can't we call and cancel. I really don't have then energy to deal with one of my parents functions" Lorelai sighs, as Luke straps Lottie into the back of Rory's car
"No, we have to go Grandma and Grandpa are expecting us" Rory says, as she hands her mother the changing bag
"But why do the twins have to go? They are far to young for one of these parties, and I just don't want to go" Lorelai says, huffing slightly from her space inbetween the twins in the back of the car
Luke and Rory laugh from their spaces in the front
"Lorelai come on, it'll only be for a little bit and then we will leave" Luke says
"Fine" Lorelai sighed
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Once they arrived, Luke and Lorelai both held one of the twins in a carrier attached to them as they felt it would be safest and it also meant they didn't have to put them down anywhere
"I don't wanna ring the door bell" Lorelai whined
"Well don't worry about it, because I will" Rory said, as she pressed the door bell
"Why you being so mean to mommy today" Lorelai joked, as the maid opens the door
"Lorelai, Luke, Rory hello" Emily said, as she appeared at the door. Lorelai cleared her throat
"Don't worry guys she'll remember next time" Lorelai said, looking between the twins. Causing Luke to laugh
"Well I wasn't sure you'd bring them" Emily tells her daughter, sarcastically
"What do you want me to do with them mom? Leave 2 almost 3 month olds at home alone?" Lorelai questions
"Hello Lorelai, Rory, Luke and Will and Lottie of course" Richard says, as he see's them at the door
"Hey dad" Lorelai says
"Well come in, you can't stay at the door all night" Richard says, as he gestures them into the living room where the party was just getting started
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About an hour into the party, Lorelai was getting a little frustrated. She had found herself in her old room, 20 minutes in feeding the twins who were now in bassinets Emily and Richard had provided for Friday night dinners.
"Hey I thought I'd come and find you" Luke says, entering the room
"I just put them down, they're sleeping. I was just gonna grab the monitor and come down." Lorelai says, as she grabs the monitor
"Your Mom keeps asking where you are, saying your taking too much time to feed them" Luke says, rolling his eyes, as Lorelai sighs
"Well it takes double the amount of time when there is 2" Lorelai says, as she slowly leads them out the room and closes the door
"Lets go rejoin the party then, before I disappoint her even more" She adds, as they head back downstairs
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"Lorelai where have you been. It's extremely rude to just leave a party and not say where your going" Emily says, as she see's her daughter appear at the bottom of the stairs
"I was just feeding the twins and getting them down for a nap mom" Lorelai says, looking extremely frustrated
"They sleep and awful lot" Emily frowns. "What's wrong with them?" She questions,
"They're babies mom, babies sleep for most of the day. It's what they do until they at least a year old" Lorelai replies, as she walks away to rejoin Luke - who was now talking to Richard
"Did they settle okay?" Richard asks his daughter
"Yeah they're sleeping peacefully, but they won't be for long because I can guarantee I will be back up there in another 10-15 minutes with one of them needing a change Lorelai replies, causing Richard to smile.
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Luke had decided to go up when the twins awoke again, as Emily had insisted Lorelai needed to see something downstairs. Luke didn't mind because, he had promised Lorelai he would be there for every night feed.
Downstairs, Lorelai and Rory where some how roped into a conversation with Emily and a lady from the DAR called Tweeny Halpern.
"So Lorelai, I hear your a mother again?" Tweeny says, as Emily moves away to another conversation
"Yeah, twins they're sleeping upstairs" Lorelai replies, as she sips her club soda
Lorelai knew from now, this was going to be a long night
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By 9pm the night was slowly coming to a close.
"So we better head off then?" Lorelai says, as she places Lottie carefully in her car seat
"Yeah, I'll just go and get their bag from upstairs and we will go" Luke says, heading upstairs
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December 24th 2005 - Christmas Eve.
"Christmas eve and no snow?" Lorelai whined, looking out the window "It snowed on Rory's first Christmas" She added, closing the curtain
"Stop going on about the snow. It will snow when it snows" Luke complained. "I have to go to the diner for a bit, you gonna be okay?" Luke asks
"Yeah, I'll probably stop by with Rory, Will and Lottie later. Nobody has really seen them much lately. We've kept them inside a lot, think it'll be good to get out" Lorelai replies "and I know your probably thinking 'its too cold for 2 babies to be out' but they have nice little snow suits and a warm double stroller so we will be fine" She added, walking over to kiss him
"Thanks for clearing that up" Luke smiles, as his lips meet hers. They stay like that for a little, before Lorelai reluctantly pulls away
"Now go" Lorelai says, ushering him out the door. She heads straight upstairs to the nursery and begins getting the twins ready, for their outing into the town.
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Later on in the day, Lorelai, Rory and the twins were now out in the town. It had been at least a week since their last trip out of the house, that wasn't for Friday night dinner.
They had decided as soon as they left the house they would go straight to Luke's. Because that's where everyone is, and it would be warm for the twins
"Can you get the door, cuz this big step I gotta lift the stroller up to get em in" Lorelai said, as she lifted the stroller onto the step
Once inside they sat at the table nearest the window looking into the Soda Shoppe.
"Hey" Luke says, walking over to greet them
"Hey, we gotta do something about that step. Cuz trying to get this stroller up it is hard work man" Lorelai says, rambling
"I can get a little slope to put on it for you, never really thought about it before" Luke admits, as he checks on his sleeping children in the stroller
"So coffee?" He asks
"You have to ask us Gilmore Girls if we want coffee?" Rory says, sarcastically
"Well technically your the only Gilmore Girl at the table. I am a Danes girl now, remember" Lorelai says, holding her hand up to show Rory the rings
"Well sorry. You have to ask the Gilmore and Danes girls if we need coffee?" Rory says, rolling her eyes at her mother
"Coming right up" Luke says, walking away to get the coffee
"Hey Sugahs" Babette says, coming to their table with Patty in tow
"Hey Babette, Miss Patty" Lorelai, greets
"So where are they? Where are the little mites?" Babette asks, peeking into the stroller
"They're sleeping right now Babette, but I promise as soon as they are awake I will get them out and you can hold them" Lorelai says "Why don't you both sit with us for a bit? They should be awake in about 5 minutes for a bottle, I'll even let you feed them if you want" She adds, smiling as Luke passes her a cup of coffee
Babette and Patty sit at the table
"So you all set for Christmas then honey?" Patty asks, sipping her coffee
"Yeah we are. Got everything we need, however if it wasn't for this angel right here I don't think we would be as prepared" Lorelai replies, tapping Rorys shoulder
"Well I am useful sometimes" Rory jokes
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The twins woke up 10 minutes later, and now Patty and Babette were holding them. Jess had arrived to spend time with his family, and now him and Luke were sitting down at the table.
"Oh, they are so gorgeous" Babette exclaims, quietly not wanting to disturb Charlotte who was now falling asleep
"I can definitely see this little boy running around in a flannel and baseball cap someday" Patty says, laughing a little
"No he will not!" Luke exclaims
"Oh, come on Uncle Luke. You seriously think that Lorelai hasn't already thought about buying him anything flannel related" Jess says, causing everyone to laugh
"He's right Hun!" Lorelai says, agreeing with Jess
"Ah Jeez!" Luke exclaims
"Luke you should know by now that even in the future if you tried to talk mom out of this, that she would do the infamous pouty face and win you over. Then little Will here will definitely be running round town dressed exactly like you. And just think, Taylor will hate it" Rory says
"Good one babe" Lorelai says, laughing at her daughter
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By 6:00 everyone was now in the Crap-shack, beginning the Christmas Eve traditions. Luke had bought some food from the diner over, not wanting to cook because of the big meal for Christmas.
"Jess are you sure you don't mind sleeping on the sofa?" Lorelai asks. She had really been getting on well with Jess over the last few hours, and had started feeling guilty about him sleeping on the couch.
"It's fine, honestly Lorelai don't worry about it" Jess replies, sipping his beer.
"Look mom, leave the boy alone." Rory says
"Well okay then. But I still can't believe it hasn't snowed yet. It snowed on your first Christmas" Lorelai complains, causing Luke to roll his eyes.
"Not the snow again" Luke says
"Yes the snow again. It has to snow, I want Christmas to be special" Lorelai says, as she begins to sniff the air
"It doesn't even smell like snow!" She whines, pouting
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December 25th 2005 - Christmas Day
"Luke wake up, wake up its Christmas!" Lorelai exclaims, shaking her husband
"Lorelai, go back to sleep please. It's only 5:30" Luke complains, looking at the clock and then rolling on his side.
"I can't I've been awake for hours, Lottie needed feeding then so did Will then they both needed changing. I figured when they went to sleep that I should try and sleep, but I couldn't get back off so I drank coffee and now I'm wide awake" Lorelai says, going a mile a minute
"I'm awake now, how come you didn't wake me to help with the twins?" Luke asks, pulling Lorelai into a hug
"Because you looked peaceful. I didn't want to wake you up." Lorelai said, as Lottie begins to cry.
"I will go." Luke says, placing a kiss on Lorelai's head before getting up.
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By 8 the family were in the living room, after having breakfast, opening their gifts. Rory had received some décor for her car, a new mp3 player and some new books. Jess had got a couple of books, some clothes. Lorelai had got some perfume, some make up stuff and Jess had got her some flannel shirts (As a joke). Luke received, some new flannel shirts and aftershave.
The twins had received a wide range of rattles, toys, blankets, onesies and teddies from everyone.
By 2pm the family had eaten their Christmas lunch. After they finished Rory went to visit Logan and Jess left to visit Liz and TJ. Luke and Lorelai sat out on the porch swing, each holding a twin, as they watched Rory and Jess leave.
"I've had a really great day, even it hasn't snowed yet" Lorelai says, gently rocking Will in her arms. "I think these two have had an amazing day too" She adds, smiling at her husband cradling their daughter.
"I've had an amazing day too, forgot how magical Christmas could be when you have a family" Luke admits
"I hate how fast this day goes, one minutes it's 5:30 and the next its after 2pm" Lorelai says, as she continues rocking Will to sleep.
"I think we should get the babies inside, its getting cold" Luke says, carefully standing as he and Lorelai head inside. Once they put the twins down in their cribs, the couple snuggle up on the sofa. Lorelai rests her head against Luke chest, letting the tiredness take over as she begins to fall asleep.
"Lorelai, let's get you to bed" Luke says, gently as he notices her falling asleep
"No, I'm not tired" Lorelai says, trying to keep her eyes open
"Come on, you've been awake for over 10 hours now. Your exhausted, come one" He says trying to get her up, but it was too late she had already fallen asleep. Luke gently stood up, and picked her up to take her to bed.
After putting Lorelai to bed, being careful not to wake her, Luke headed downstairs to clear up after the days events. 20 minutes after he finished cleaning there was a knock at the door.
"Coming" Luke said, loud enough for the person to hear but quiet enough that it didn't wake Lorelai or the twins.
"Oh hey Babette" Luke said, as he opened the door
"I've come round to drop these off and to say thanks for our gifts" She said, holding a bag of presents
"Thank you, I'd invite you in but Jess and Rory are out and Lorelai and the twins are currently asleep" He said, taking the bag from her.
"That's okay Sugah, I'll come round another time" Babette says "Merry Christmas" She adds, as she begins to walk away
"Merry Christmas" Luke says back, as he heads inside.
Another 10 minutes had passed before Jess returned
"Hey I'm back" He says, as he walks in the door. "Where is everyone?" He questions, as he see's Luke sat alone in the living room.
"Lorelai and the twins are asleep upstairs and Rory is still out" Luke says, as he finishes putting some of the twins teddys in a toy box
"These are from Liz and TJ" Jess says, placing a bag of presents under the tree "They send their love" He adds, sitting beside Luke
"How long has Lorelai been asleep for" He questions, as he opens the beer Luke handed him
"About half an hour, the twins had her up just before 4 this morning" Luke answers "However, it's good because it means we can get that thing set up outside" He adds, as they hear the door open
"I'm home" Rory says, walking into the living room "Asleep?" She questions, noticing just Luke and Jess on the sofa
"Yep, but we are gonna go and set up the surprise outside" Jess says, as he heads outside with Luke. Rory follows
"How long before she wakes?" Rory asks, as the boys begin setting up.
"Not exactly sure, but this shouldn't take long" Luke says
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By 4:30 Lorelai had woken from her nap. After noticing the twins missing from their cribs she heads into the living room, where she finds the house empty.
"Okay, where is everybody?" She calls, beginning to get nervous
"Luke? Rory? Jess?" She yells, becoming frantic - starting to cry
After not getting an answer, she heads outside.
Outside - Luke, Jess and Rory had set up a mini winter wonderland in the yard with fake snow and an ice rink.
"Surprise" Luke, Jess and Rory say, standing behind the twins stroller, but their smiles turn to frowns when they notice Lorelai's tear stained face
"Whats wrong?" Rory asks, concerned for her mother
"It's not nice to wake up, find your kids cribs empty and then nobody in the house. I got worried" She says, as Luke pulls her in for a hug
"I told them" Jess says, he knew Lorelai wouldn't' be happy if she couldn't find the babies and he had tried to warn Luke and Rory but they had insisted it would be fine
"Sorry" Luke and Rory say in unison
"It's pretty out here" Lorelai says, looking around her garden
"Well you kept going on about the snow, and how it hasn't snowed yet so I thought we would create a little wonderland for you" Luke says
"Thank you" Lorelai says, gratefully
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The family had spend most their evening outside, before going back in. And by 9:00 pretty much everyone was asleep.
"Thanks for the Wonderland" Lorelai says, sleepily
"Your welcome. I love you Lorelai" Luke replies, snuggling up to his wife
"I love you too Luke" Lorelai says, back falling asleep in her husbands arms.
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The end. Technically Lorelai's birthday is tomorrow (April 25th) But I wanted to get this chapter up.
Hopefully it wont be long before another chapter follows :)