Author's Note: Ok, I'm really sorry the story seems to be moving so slowly… I feel badly. And the chapters are so short because I have to change points of view and everything… Thank you SO much for all of your amazing reviews- you guys are the best. Just remember that constructive criticism is always welcome and please keep reviewing! Oh, and be proud of me! This chapter didn't take me 3 weeks to write! lol I should have a new chapter up very soon because I'm on Spring Break all this week. I think that's basically it… Oh, and this is in Lorelai's POV.

Disclaimer: I am completely out of any funny ideas for disclaimers and author's notes probably because I'm sick and running a rather high fever… Ooo… My mommy just made me soup! hehe That makes me happy! lol Oh, yeah… I don't own the show or anything associated with it.

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I walked into Luke's that same Monday night at around 5:30. My mind was still blown away. My mother had complimented me! AND we had actually gotten along.

Luke looked up as I approached. "Hey."

I smiled brightly. "Hey Luke."

"Where's your clone?"

"Oh, damn… I must have forgot her in Hartford… I have GOT to be more careful next time…"

"Haha. Very funny."

"I thought so."

"You would. But, really, I thought that you two were gonna be 'inseparable' this week."

"Yes, well, plans have changed." I smiled. "Rory met one of her college roommates today. Her name is Alexa DuGrey, she's Rory's friend, Tristan's, cousin."

"You manage to make the simplest things sounds so complicated."

"What can I say? It's a gift."

Luke ignored that comment. "So, what's Jess doing at your house?"

"Oh, Rory's FINALLY throwing that crazy party that I've been begging her to throw forever. I figured that I'd just leave the house unattended cuz no one would want me around. Plus, Jess was getting along SO well with that college girl… what was her name… ooo… Bunny! And I really didn't want to see how far that would go…"

Luke interrupted me. "Just stop now… You have a sick imagination…"

I paid absolutely no attention to him. "And Rory invited some hot guys with motorcycles. Oooo… and she hired a clown! Because that just makes it like a horror party, cuz everyone knows how scary clowns are. AND she got a pony to come! I love ponies. Of course, I hate riding them… but they're just so cute to look at. Speaking of things that are cute to look at, have you ever seen those pictures with the adorable little babies dressed up in the cutest costumes? I was just looking at a poster of those at the mall the other day… Speaking of the mall, one of these days I am bringing you there." I finally took a deep breath.

Luke was standing there with his arms crossed over his chest. "Are you FINALLY finished?!"

"I have more, but I'll save that for sometime that you are depriving me of coffee and use it to bribe you."

"See, that won't work now, because I know your plan."

I pouted. "You ruin all my fun."

"It's one of the benefits of my job."

"You are ruining my good mood!" I glared at him, halfway kidding.

"Why are you in such a good mood anyways?" Luke asked, raising his eyebrows.

"Nuh uh Mr.! I want my coffee first!" I continued pouting until he rolled his eyes, walked over to the coffee machine, poured me coffee, and then put the steaming cup in front of me. "Ahhh… so refreshing," I said as I took a deep sip. Luke stood in front of me, waiting for me to talk. "Fine… fine… Since you insist on interrupting my coffee drinking activities…" Luke rolled his eyes. "My mother complimented me. She actually told me that I did a good job raising Rory. She hugged me. We actually got along all day. Those are three completely earth shattering things that happened today. I can't even begin to tell you how great it was that all of those things came from her." I smiled.

"Wow… are we talking about the same Emily Gilmore?"

"I know… didn't I tell you how completely boggled my mind is right now?" I paused, then smiled devilishly. "Hmm… maybe she was drunk. Or even high. There really isn't any other reasonable explanation."

"You think that's reasonable? No, you know what? Don't answer that." I smiled. "She said what she said because it's the truth. And she did what she did because she loves you, and you know it."

"I dunno… I still think I'm right."

"Yeah, I figured you would. You usually do."

"I do not always think I'm right! I would know too!"

"Lorelai, you even think you're right about how you don't always think you're right." Luke's eyes got wide. "Oh no… It's finally happened… I've finally caught the Lorelai Syndrome."

"What the hell is the Lorelai Syndrome."

"It's when you talk a lot and make no sense whatsoever. And my prediction was right! You can get it from spending too much time with you!"

I pouted. "You're mean." Then I brightened up. "Are you coming to Rory's going away party on Friday night?"

"Are there going to be ponies?" he asked cautiously.

I got excited. "Oooooooo! That's a great idea!" Then I thought of something and went back to normal. "Oh, but Rory doesn't like ponies… so I guess not."

"Ok, then I'll definitely be there," Luke said, smirking.

"Pony hater!"

"Disease carrier!"

"Coffee depriver!"

"Lorelai, 'depriver' isn't even a word." He was smirking again. I hate it when he smirks.

"That doesn't mean I don't win."

"Did that make sense?"

"Yes! It made perfect sense! You just don't understand it!"

Luke looked at his watch. "Are you done with your coffee yet?"

"I can't believe you! You're trying to get rid of me!" I accused, pointing my finger at him.

"Lorelai…"

I was actually kind of hurt. I looked down and interrupted him. "No, it's ok, I'm going…"

I got up to leave, but Luke got my arm. I looked back at him. "I just wanted to know if you wanted more coffee because by this point you're usually on your third cup." He smiled.

"Oh no! I can't get behind my normal pace!" Luke rolled his eyes. I sat back down, happily and held out my coffee mug. He took it and went to get me more coffee. "Hurry up! I have a lot of fast drinking to do."

Luke looked at me. "If it were anyone else, I'd tell them to quit complaining and get it themselves, but I will not do that because that would make me a very stupid man."

"You don't trust me?!" I pretended to be shocked.

Luke looked me right in the eyes. "Nope. Not with coffee."

"Hmm… that might be a good idea on your part." I shrugged.

"Oh, it is…" He gave me my coffee and I took a sip, breathing in the rich aroma. He watched me. "You are completely and utterly insane."

"So I've been told."

I took a deep breath as Luke talked about something, I really wasn't sure what. I had coffee, Luke, and I even got a piece of pie out of him. I had missed all of them over the summer, especially Luke. Rory swore it was because we were in love with each other, and although I'd deny it for hours on end, sometimes I wondered. Sitting there with Luke, just felt so right, so complete. Well, not completely complete, obviously, because Rory wasn't there. But I felt as complete as I ever could be without Rory. Which made me glad. Luke had even promised me he'd always be there for me. I would have someone while she was gone. I wouldn't be lonely. I smiled.

"…and then… Lorelai? What are you smiling about?" Luke noticed the look on my face.

"Oh, I was just thinking…"

"Good to know you can do that…" Luke rolled his eyes and then continued with his story.

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Ok, so that's it for this chapter. I'm rather proud of it. Please let me know what you think of the dialogue. I've tried to work really hard on it. Thanks guys!

Oh, one question:

Should Lorelai and Luke get together after Rory goes to college or before, like at Rory's going away party? I'm wondering the same thing with Rory and Tristan. Let me know what ya think! Thanks bunches!