A/n here's the next chapter. I hope you enjoy.

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Lorelai was about to drift off to sleep after Luke's revelation when she thinks of something.

"Hey Luke?" she whispers.

"Hmm?" he mumbles, clearly mostly asleep.

"Can I tell Rory about this, or do you want to wait until the science fair?" Luke sits up thinking about her question. On one hand, he wants her to wait, but on the other he knows it is hard for her to keep secrets from Rory and especially with their reconciliation being so new.

"You can tell her, but no one else okay? Make sure she knows it's not a definite thing yet, though. Lorelai nodded.

"You got it, tell only Rory. I'll tell her in the morning," she decides. Leaning in she gives Luke a kiss before settling down and letting sleep claim her.

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Meanwhile, Jess and Rory are talking.

"So, you're going back to Yale?" Jess confirms.

"Yes, and I broke it off with Logan," Rory states.

"Oh, I'm sorry," Jess says.

"No, you're not," she argues.

"Well… Okay, maybe I'm not sorry that you got rid of the blonde dick, but I am sorry because I know it hurts you," he explains.

"I think he thinks we will get back together since we've done so before. I mean it, though, he's not the guy I want to be with," Rory whispers.

"Who do you want to be with?" Jess wonders. He can't help but secretly hope she says his name. Seeing her a few days ago had reminded him how much his feelings for her are still there.

"It's you," Rory said softly. Jess drew in a shaky breath, hoping for it and hearing it were two different things.

"Are you sure, this isn't just a rebound to get back at Logan is it?"

"No, I've always loved you and seeing you the other night just reaffirmed that," she said.

"I think we need to take things slowly, but I'd like to see where it goes," Jess admitted.

"I would as well," Rory replied as she let out a jaw cracking yawn.

"I should let you get some sleep, but I'll talk to you tomorrow?" Jess asked.

"Definitely, and I'd like to come to Philadelphia for a visit sometime. I start back to school soon, but maybe over a weekend."

"I'd like that, talk to you tomorrow. Good night, Rory."

"Goodnight, Jess," Rory replied as she disconnected the call and slid down under the covers with a smile on her face.

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"Luke might have a kid?" Rory squeaks nearly spitting her coffee across the kitchen. She and Lorelai were having breakfast the next morning. Lorelai didn't have to be at work until noon, so she and Rory were spending the morning together.

"Yes, he might have a kid. You can't tell anyone, though, okay?" Rory nodded still trying to process the information her mother had just told her.

"When will he find out for sure?" she asked.

"There is a science fair at her school on Friday the results will be available then."

"How old is she?"

"She's twelve," Lorelai answered.

"Do you think he would be okay with me going to the science fair?" Rory wondered.

"You don't have to go, sweets," her mom assured her.

"I know I don't have to go, but I want to. I want to support Luke. He's always supported us, now it's our turn to support him," Rory declared. Lorelai felt tears spring to her eyes at the compassion coming from her daughter. It was obvious she loved Luke as much as Luke loved her.

"That would be great, hon. I know he would love to have you with us," Lorelai answered.

"Then it's settled I'll be there."

"Perfect, I'll tell him," Lorelai replied.

How do you feel about all this, Mom?"

"I was just as shocked as both Luke and you, but if it's true I'm happy. Nervous, but happy, I can't wait to meet her and see how she will fit into our family," Lorelai stated with a bright smile. Deciding to change the subject Lorelai asked a question not sure what the response would be.

"So, what did you and Jess talk about?"

"Well, I told him I'd reenrolled in Yale and that I broke up with Logan. He and I both admitted that we still had feelings for each other and want to give dating another try."

"Are you sure dating Jess is a good idea, Rory? You're not just using him as a rebound from Logan?"

"Jess asked me the same thing. I told him no. I did love Logan, but I know for a while that it wasn't going to work. I just didn't want to admit it. Seeing Jess the other night just brought all of those feelings back and reminded me that I'd never stopped loving him."

"So, what's your next step?" Lorelai wanted to know.

"We're taking things slow. I told him I'd like to visit him in Philadelphia and I hope he will visit me at Yale. He's working for a publishing house called Truncheon and he wrote a book, Mom.

"Jess wrote a book? Wow, that's great. Has he sold any copies?"

"Yeah and he's invited me to the open house for Truncheon. I'm sure he'll invite Luke and you as well. Maybe you can come and see how he's turned his life around.

"Maybe I will," Lorelai mused thoughtfully.

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Finally, it was the day of the science fair. Lorelai left the inn heading for the diner to meet up with Luke.

"Hey there, Lane, where's Luke?" she asked as she walked into the diner and noticed that Luke wasn't around.

"He ran up to change his shirt, a bottle of ketchup exploded all over him," she explained.

"Yikes, what a mess," Lorelai commented. Lane nodded in agreement.

"Do you want a cup of coffee while you wait?"

"Sure, but make it a to-go cup, please."

"You got it, one to-go coffee coming up," Lane said as she grabbed a cup and filled it before putting on a lid and handing it to Lorelai. Just then Luke came through the curtain and smiled as he saw her standing next to the counter.

"Hey, you," he greeted coming around the counter and pulling her in for a kiss.

"Hey there yourself. Are you ready to go now?" she asked smiling at him.

"Yeah, lets do this," he said trying not to let his nervousness show.

"Are you sure you've got this?" he asked turning to Lane.

"Yes, go on, Caesar and I have everything under control," she assured him. Nodding Luke took Lorelai's hand and headed out of the diner.

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"Rory said she was meeting us here?" Luke checked as he pulled up in front of the middle school.

"Yes, she did, I think she's pulling in now," Lorelai stated, pointing to Rory's car. They all got out and met at the doors to the school.

"Are you ready to do this?" Rory asked.

"As ready as I'll ever be," Luke admitted. "Thanks for coming with us, Rory. You have no idea how much it means to me," he said softly.

"There's no need to thank me, Luke. We're family and family supports family. Besides after all you've done for Mom and me over the years this is the least I can do," she argued sliding up next to him and giving him a hug and a kiss on the cheek. Blushing Luke returned the gesture before the three of them headed into the school.?

tBC?