Hey everyone, I'm back. Alright, I was honestly SO incredibly thrilled by the feedback I received for this fic, because, like I said, it's my first one, and I can't even begin to tell you how awesome it feel to be at least a little bit appreciated. SO, anyways, I know that my chapters are short, but I have difficulty writing them longer than this because I like to write each chapter in one sitting and I don't have much time at all. Moving on, I'm not quite sure yet as to who I want Rory to be paired with (or have her single) keep letting me know in your feedback and I'll eventually make the decision.

I don't think that this chapter is very good, but that's because I'm sick and on lots of medicine so I'm not quite thinking straight. I promise, promise, promise, that the next chapter will be better, so if you're reading this, please don't stop just because this chapter is awful! haha Ok, I think that's all. Oh, the disclaimer! I almost forgot! Well, I don't own any of these characters (I wish I did, but I don't), I'm just borrowing them. I'll return them unharmed and undamaged (hopefully.lol).

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Chapter 2- Rachel's Request

The silence in the diner was deafening. It was definitely a good thing that the Gilmores and Dean were Luke's only customers at the time being, because otherwise the situation would have been worse.

Finally Lorelai spoke, trying desperately to break the ice, "So, Rachel, long time no see, huh?" She did a fake laugh and everyone else stared at her and she got uncomfortable and said, "Alright, well, I have to go to the inn. Lots of work to do!" She said uncharacteristically enthusiastic about her job. She cast a meaningful look at Rory and Dean.

Rory said, "Yeah, well I'm off to the hell that is Chilton!"

Dean was desperate, "Let me walk you out, Rory."

And so they all left. Luke stood there for a few seconds not talking, but then started wiping down counters to keep preoccupied. He finally said, "So, how have you been, Rachel?"

Rachel just stared at him. "You still didn't tell that woman how much you love her, did you?"

Luke refused to meet her accusing stare and just grunted. Rachel took this as a sign that he hadn't and said, "I don't believe you! I left so that you could be with her because I know that you love her more than anything, and you don't even tell her?! What is wrong with you, Luke?"

"You just don't understand! She considers me to be her friend, she will never see me in the way I wish she would; no matter how much I love her. How would you know anyway? You haven't been around for a while now. I don't even know why you're back." He paused, "Why are you back, Rachel?"

"I'm only staying over tonight. I leave on the 5:00 train tomorrow morning," Rachel was almost hurt by how much he loved Lorelai, she wanted him to love her, but she saw it just wasn't that way; at least not anymore.

"Oh," Luke paused yet again, "Well, if you need a place to stay I would recommend the inn. I mean, I'd offer that you could stay with me, but I think that may be a little awkward...and.you know.yeah.and."

Luke was rambling on and she cut him off, "It's alright, I know and I agree. Besides, I already have reservations at the inn. I'm actually surprised that Lorelai didn't know I was coming since she works there and all."

"Yeah, well Lorelai's head is up in the sky a lot of the times. She just must not have realized," Luke replied, getting the look he got in his eyes every time he talked about Lorelai.

"Luke, you have to tell her. Please. For me. I want to see you happy. I love you Luke, I really do, but we could never be truly happy and I think you know that. You love Lorelai more than you ever will love me. So, as my last request before I leave, because I probably won't see you for a long time, please, please, tell Lorelai how you really feel. Have the courage to face your fear of rejection, even though I don't think you will need it, to tell you the truth," Rachel smiled, tears forming in her eyes and Luke just stared at her. He tried to speak, but she only put a finger to his lips, kissed him good-bye on the cheek, and left.

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See, I told you it was bad! But if you got this far, thanks for reading it! And like I said, the next chapter is already MUCH better, I absolutely promise! haha