CHAPTER FIVE
Jason walked Lorelai home, avoiding any further discussion of Luke or the diner. He reluctantly kissed her goodbye, not wanting to leave her so soon. He hoped to see her again that night but he couldn't promise. Richard had a full afternoon planned and there was a dinner meeting with a prospective client. Often that turned into a long night of talking, drinking and hopefully, signing a deal. Usually he didn't mind, but this thing with Lorelai was so new and unexpected........and then there was Luke.
Lorelai loved walking around town on a snowy day. She wandered around, watching kids playing in the snow and the adults digging out. She had no plans so after a short visit with Sookie she returned to Luke's for an early dinner. It was early and the diner was fairly deserted. She took a seat by the window and waited for the next wave of snow. The sky was dark and heavy and her spirits were high. Luke brought her coffee and food and told her she looked like a small child waiting for Santa. He liked snow on the slopes but any other time he could certainly do without. But Lorelai......that was a different subject.......she loved every minute of it, the soft sounds, the reflection of the moonlight.......walking in it.........and watching him shovel. He knew her so well. Nicole was stuck in New York, snowed in.......she felt nothing magical about it. That bothered Luke, he didn't know why, he didn't find it magical either. But he loved that Lorelai did.
Luke sat down at her table. "So, how was your day? I bet you've been walking around most of it with that silly smile on your face."
Loreali looked at him. The words were innocent but the inflection was not.
"My day's been great. Look out there......heaven....."
"Cold, frozen white stuff, icy roads, accidents. Good sking weather.....that's the best I can say."
Lorelai laughed, not letting his comments spoil her mood. The snow was falling fast and furiously again and Luke suggested she wait for it to let up before she headed home. She was quite content to sit by the window and watch the world being buried in the wonderful white stuff. Problem being, it never let up. It snowed for hours, keeping people away from the diner and keeping Luke and Lorelai isolated within. The phones were out, the electric was flickering, and Luke was quite pleased with this unexpected development.
Meanwhile, Jason had called her house every ten minutes, wondering where she was and with whom. He was stuck with her parents, looking at a very long night ahead. And not feeling good about any of it. Damn snow.........
Lorelai was oblivious to it all. She was watching the snow pile up and drinking Luke's coffee, feeling safe and secure with her friend. Happy that she was not stranded home, alone. Snow was for sharing, even if it was with grumpy old Luke. But she had to admit, he really didn't seem so grumpy right now.
Luke watched her face. Forgetting all about his wife, Jason and the diner. All he could think about was the wonder he saw in her face......her child like love of snow. And for some reason, he found himself not minding this snowfall at all.
Jason didn't intend on being stuck with her parents all night. As soon as the plows came through, he was out the door and on the road. Knowing his little car would never make it, he stopped at a friends house and borrowed his Sequoia. His friend figured there was a woman involved. But he had never seen such determination on Jason's face. Must be some woman to tame this bachelor, and about time.
Jason made his way to Stars Hollow, slowly and determined. He did stop once along the way, at a small store to pick up some groceries. He remembered the sad sight of her refrigerator. As he drove into town, he noticed the lights on at the diner. He saw the two of them sitting at a table by the window, looking much too close for his taste. He stopped the truck in front and jumped out, leaving the motor running. Lorelai noticed the SUV pull up and was surprised when Jason got out.
He opened the door, "Hey, I heard you needed a ride home."
Lorelai laughed, "My knight in shining armor....well," she laughed, "Sounds better than my guy in the long black coat."
Jason laughed, turned to Luke and thanked him for looking after her. Luke, hating his possessive tone, nodded as Jason whisked her outside. Jason opened the door, and helped her in, fully aware Luke was watching.
"Your guy, huh? I like the sound of that. Looks like we may get snowed in for a couple of days. Are you up for that?"
Lorelai smiled, "Leading question. I guess I could ask the same." Jason caught her meaning. "I'll certainly give it the old college try." He took that moment to lean in and kiss her, long and hard, hoping Luke was still watching.
He was...he didn't miss any of it. He hated the thought of the two of them all alone in Lorelai's cozy little house. And by the look of the way the snow was falling, it would be days before things were back to normal. Luke locked the door, turned out the lights and went upstairs, alone.
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Hey, Luke has Nicole. Lorelai needs someone too. R&R
Jason walked Lorelai home, avoiding any further discussion of Luke or the diner. He reluctantly kissed her goodbye, not wanting to leave her so soon. He hoped to see her again that night but he couldn't promise. Richard had a full afternoon planned and there was a dinner meeting with a prospective client. Often that turned into a long night of talking, drinking and hopefully, signing a deal. Usually he didn't mind, but this thing with Lorelai was so new and unexpected........and then there was Luke.
Lorelai loved walking around town on a snowy day. She wandered around, watching kids playing in the snow and the adults digging out. She had no plans so after a short visit with Sookie she returned to Luke's for an early dinner. It was early and the diner was fairly deserted. She took a seat by the window and waited for the next wave of snow. The sky was dark and heavy and her spirits were high. Luke brought her coffee and food and told her she looked like a small child waiting for Santa. He liked snow on the slopes but any other time he could certainly do without. But Lorelai......that was a different subject.......she loved every minute of it, the soft sounds, the reflection of the moonlight.......walking in it.........and watching him shovel. He knew her so well. Nicole was stuck in New York, snowed in.......she felt nothing magical about it. That bothered Luke, he didn't know why, he didn't find it magical either. But he loved that Lorelai did.
Luke sat down at her table. "So, how was your day? I bet you've been walking around most of it with that silly smile on your face."
Loreali looked at him. The words were innocent but the inflection was not.
"My day's been great. Look out there......heaven....."
"Cold, frozen white stuff, icy roads, accidents. Good sking weather.....that's the best I can say."
Lorelai laughed, not letting his comments spoil her mood. The snow was falling fast and furiously again and Luke suggested she wait for it to let up before she headed home. She was quite content to sit by the window and watch the world being buried in the wonderful white stuff. Problem being, it never let up. It snowed for hours, keeping people away from the diner and keeping Luke and Lorelai isolated within. The phones were out, the electric was flickering, and Luke was quite pleased with this unexpected development.
Meanwhile, Jason had called her house every ten minutes, wondering where she was and with whom. He was stuck with her parents, looking at a very long night ahead. And not feeling good about any of it. Damn snow.........
Lorelai was oblivious to it all. She was watching the snow pile up and drinking Luke's coffee, feeling safe and secure with her friend. Happy that she was not stranded home, alone. Snow was for sharing, even if it was with grumpy old Luke. But she had to admit, he really didn't seem so grumpy right now.
Luke watched her face. Forgetting all about his wife, Jason and the diner. All he could think about was the wonder he saw in her face......her child like love of snow. And for some reason, he found himself not minding this snowfall at all.
Jason didn't intend on being stuck with her parents all night. As soon as the plows came through, he was out the door and on the road. Knowing his little car would never make it, he stopped at a friends house and borrowed his Sequoia. His friend figured there was a woman involved. But he had never seen such determination on Jason's face. Must be some woman to tame this bachelor, and about time.
Jason made his way to Stars Hollow, slowly and determined. He did stop once along the way, at a small store to pick up some groceries. He remembered the sad sight of her refrigerator. As he drove into town, he noticed the lights on at the diner. He saw the two of them sitting at a table by the window, looking much too close for his taste. He stopped the truck in front and jumped out, leaving the motor running. Lorelai noticed the SUV pull up and was surprised when Jason got out.
He opened the door, "Hey, I heard you needed a ride home."
Lorelai laughed, "My knight in shining armor....well," she laughed, "Sounds better than my guy in the long black coat."
Jason laughed, turned to Luke and thanked him for looking after her. Luke, hating his possessive tone, nodded as Jason whisked her outside. Jason opened the door, and helped her in, fully aware Luke was watching.
"Your guy, huh? I like the sound of that. Looks like we may get snowed in for a couple of days. Are you up for that?"
Lorelai smiled, "Leading question. I guess I could ask the same." Jason caught her meaning. "I'll certainly give it the old college try." He took that moment to lean in and kiss her, long and hard, hoping Luke was still watching.
He was...he didn't miss any of it. He hated the thought of the two of them all alone in Lorelai's cozy little house. And by the look of the way the snow was falling, it would be days before things were back to normal. Luke locked the door, turned out the lights and went upstairs, alone.
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Hey, Luke has Nicole. Lorelai needs someone too. R&R