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October 18th 1982: Lukes 16th Birthday-
Luke and Lorelai have been together 11 years by this time. Lorelai is 14 now. She is very tall for a 14 year old. Her legs are so long, that every time she passes the the basketball team, they ask her to join. She is also one of smartest kids at Stars Hollow High, and is a freshman. The board of education thought Lorelai should skip a few grades. Luke is now sixteen, and a freshman in high school. He and Lorelai still do their daily visits.
On the day of his birthday Luke received his drivers license, Lorelai by his side supporting him. And when he passed his test, he took her to Sniffy's tavern to celebrate. Sniffy's was owned by his friends Buddy and Maisie. It was actually opening day for the restaurant, so he was able to get his own table reserved. When Lorelai and Luke sat down, she asked if their reserved table was like something out of a mafia movie, and if he had to smack someone before the soup course. Luke just grinned at her and before thinking said, "No. I filled my whacking quota for the week." Lorelai grinned at him with a childish grin on her face and Luke instantly knew what he just just did and put his head in his hands then looks back up at her, "Dirty?" Lorelai giggles, "Extremely." That makes him laugh, "thought so." When Maisie comes over to ask them what they want to drink, they both say in unison, "Rootbeer!" Maisie laughs gently, "You two are just too cute. I say you both are meant to be together. It's written in the stars".
When Maisie walks away to get their drinks, Luke turns to Lorelai and puts his hand on hers from across the table and smiles at her, "Lorelai, do you remember the first time we met?" Lorelai looks up with her beautiful baby blue eyes staring up at him intently,"I do. 11 years ago. Stars Hollow elementary school. It was the first day of school, and this person…" Luke gives some commentary in between, "Ooh! Was it me?!" Lorelai continues, "was walking down the hallway all upset and ranting under his breath with his head down, because he had to stop reading his favorite book." Luke giggles, "Ooooh. It was me." "I had just entered the building for the very first time, and I was heading to class, I was excited but suddenly became nervous. I looked down at my feet and the rest was history." Luke smiles brightly at Lorelai , "God, you wrote the menu didn't you?" She smiles brightly back at him, "I ranted at you like my mother would, for what seemed like an eternity. That's when I finally realized that I probably scared you half to death, so I stopped. You asked me what I was reading and then I asked you. I'm glad I went against my fears and went with my gut."
Luke suddenly looks serious, "Lorelai, this thing we're doing here…me, you. I just want you to know I'm in. I am all in." Lorelai smiles at him and looks away blushing. "Are you, uh… scared?", Luke asks smiling. She smiles bigger, "No. I'm excited. But nervous at the same time. I know that we've got a long road ahead of us. But whatever comes our way… I'm ready Luke."
After the seriousness goes away, Lorelai looks at Luke and jumps up and down in her seat, "Luke. I got you a birthday present!" Luke looks surprised as she pulls out a small bag from her medium sized purse, and hands it to him enthusiastically. Lorelai grins, "Go ahead and open it." Luke pulls out the tissue paper, and smiles as he pulls out a dark blue baseball cap with green on the inside of the bill. Lorelai grins wider, "Do you like it? I figured that when you get older you can adjust it to fit your grown man head. I also think that your usual hat needs to be retired. It looks like it's falling apart." Luke looks at her lovingly with tears in his eyes and takes her hands in his, "Lorelai… I love it so much. I will wear it everyday for the rest of my life. No matter what happens in our relationship." Lorelai squeezes his hands and whispers with tears in her eyes, "Happy birthday baby."
After a moment of sweet silence, Luke takes the ratty old cap off of his head and sets it next to him and hands Lorelai the new cap, "Lorelai, would you please do the honor of placing the new cap upon my head?" She smiles at him and takes the hat from his grasp, and places it on his head frontwards and they both giggle. "Luke, that looks just plain ridiculous.", Lorelai says while choking back muffled giggles. She finally takes the hat off of his head and turns it backwards, but before placing it correctly on him, Lorelai runs her hands through his hair gently, while looking into his eyes. When she puts the cap on Lukes head, Maisie walks over with their food and a smile.
Before even touching their food, the two teenagers look at each other gratefully and lovingly.
"I love you backwards baseball cap."
"And I love you crazy lady. Let's eat."
*Hours later*
Luke's truck pulls up in the Gilmore's driveway. Lorelai looks up at the mansion, " Looks like mom and dad are asleep. Wanna walk me in?" He smiles and gets out to walk to Lorelais side of the truck. Luke opens up the door and takes her hand and leads her toward the house, "My lady, we must cut the night short. But I promise that I will see you tomorrow." Lorelai opens the front door and looks into the dark room and watches a light turn on. Emily Gilmore's face suddenly is illuminated in the light of a lamp, and she looks furious, "Lorelai Victoria Gilmore, where have you been?! It's extremely late!" Lorelai groans, "Mother, we were hanging out with Luke's family. I promise it won't happen again." Luke looks apologetic for a second, but turns cold when Emily starts being rude, "Mrs. Gilmore, I do not appreciate the way you treat Lorelai. She does the best she can. Let her have some space. Good god. I'm stressed out when I drop her off at home. I'm not going to bring her home at the exact time, each time we go out." Emily looks shocked and looks at Luke with anger on her face, "Lucas William Danes, do not talk to me like I am an imbecile!" Emily points to Lorelai, "Say goodnight to him and then come inside at once!" She then huffs and walks inside the house, slamming the door behind her.
Lorelai sighs and wearily looks at Luke, "I had a great time today babe. The food was great, and the company was even better."
Luke smile, "You made it worth while. Thank you."
She kisses his cheek, "Happy Birthday, knight in shining flannel."
"Thank you crazy lady. I love you.", Luke says kissing her lips.
Lorelai smiles and goes to the door and as she shuts it, she looks at him and whispers, "I love you more, backwards baseball cap."
