Lorelai opened her eyes and stretched. 'The perfect morning,' She thought smiling at the sun peeking through the curtain. ".. to buy an inn."

Yawning, she got out of bed. The clock read ten AM. She loved sleeping in late and this was one of those rare mornings where she was able to get the luxury to do so.

Mia had called later that night to arrange a meeting at eleven AM so she had about an hour to get ready and.. get some coffee, fast.

She needed the caffeine rush.

Lorelai was jolted by her cell phone ringing on the side table. It was Derek.

"No, I will not buy you an Aston Martin, no matter how many times you call," Lorelai answered the phone.

"Hi to you too," Derek said. ".. please?"

"No," Lorelai said smiling. "But I did see this gorgeous cashmere sweater in one of the little stores here..."

"I love you," Derek replied quickly.

Lorelai laughed. "So what's up?"

"Nothing, just checking up on you and wanted to say good luck on your negotiations.." Derek said.

"Aww, you're a sweetie," Lorelai said. She loved Derek. They had met a Vogue Fashion something party.. she couldn't even remember what the occasion was, but all she remembered was meeting Derek Burgess, the super popular and famous interior designer.. and he hadn't been stuck up like the others, just warm and friendly and hilarious. And ever since, they had been best friends.

"But no car," Lorelai quickly finished.

"Damn," Derek replied jokingly. "You play a hard game, Ms. Gilmore."

Lorelai giggled. "I do, don't I?"

"All part of your charm," Derek said.

"Aww," Lorelai asked, sitting back down on the plush bed. "Still no car."

"Damnit!" Derek said melodramatically. "Well, I gotta go, hon," Derek said. "Good luck, God knows you don't need it, I love you, bye!"

"Bye, Derek!" Lorelai hung up the phone with a smile on her face.

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Half an hour later, Lorelai Gilmore entered the lobby wearing a crisp yet sexy suit and a pure white collared shirt. A Fendi bag hung at her side and her Gucci heels made a pleasing clicking noise on the wood floors.

"May I help you," A man said as she approached the counter.

"Hi," Lorelai smiled. "I need some coffee.. where can I get some?"

"Coffee iz bad for your health," The man furrowed his brow.

"What?" Lorelai asked peering at him. "I need coffee. I can't understand what you're saying."

"It iz bad fohr you," The man said.

Lorelai shook her head. "I can't understand what you're saying."

"I hate working here. Zees is despic-able! Everything I say is nuss-ing. (nothing) No one understanz vat I am saying!" The man said angrily.

"Hey, don't get angry, it's okay," Lorelai said understandingly and pat him on the shoulder. "I'm sure your puppy will be okay. And it's called neutering, not nussing... although, I heard that in some parts of the Carribean Islands..." She trailed off as the man left in a huff. She looked sadly at his retreating back. "He must really like his puppy..."

"Who?"

Lorelai turned around. "Hey," She smiled warmly at the man who walked up to her. "What are you doing here?"

Luke shrugged. "I come by to fix things for Mia sometimes.. She's having trouble finding a handyman. And with construction going on and all, it's all hectic for her..."

"Oh, and I thought you came here to visit me," Lorelai flirted.

"Uhhhh, well..," Luke looked uncomfortable.

Lorelai laughed. "I'm just joking." She smiled at him.

"Nice toolbox," She said pointing to the metal box he carried.

"Thanks," Luke said. "Nice.. uh, bag thingie.. with the strappy things on the side..." He pointed to her bag.

She laughed again. "Thanks. Hey, do you know where I could find some coffee?"

Luke suddenly put his toolbox on the ground and pulled out a thermos. "Here," He said and offered it to her. "I brought it for some of the construction guys but they usually bring their own."

"No, I can't take this," Lorelai said shaking her head.

"Nah, it's okay. I have lots of thermoses at home," Luke said. "Take it."

She reluctantly took the thermos. "Thank you."

"You're welcome," Luke smiled. "I have to go work in the back now."

"Okay, bye now," Lorelai replied, clearly distracted with the thought of coffee. She opened the thermos and breathed in. "Mmmm..a godsend." She looked up at him. "Thanks so much."

Luke nodded. "Bye now."

"Bye."

Lorelai watched him leave. 'No more flirting?' She thought. Didn't she give him her number yesterday? He hadn't even mentioned it.

Shrugging, she started towards the stairs.

"Hey!"

Lorelai turned around. It was Luke again.

"Uh.. I was just wondering," Luke said, shuffling his feet. "When you were leaving town.. 'cause.. my toolbox really seems to like your strappy.. bag.. thing."

Lorelai smiled. "Probably tomorrow night or the morning after."

"Oh," Luke said, a bit crestfallen. "Well.. have a nice stay." He started to walk away.

"You know," Lorelai called after him. "I was hoping that I would be able to find a nice place to eat dinner."

Luke turned back around and smiled. "I know a place."

"And they serve coffee?"

"Lots of it."

"Sounds good," Lorelai said and smiled.

"How's seven for you?"

"I'll see you then." Lorelai waved to him as he left.