Disclaimer: Still don't own Gilmore Girls, sorry to disappoint you.

Ah yes, the last installment for today. Hold on while I get some eggnog. Mmmm, added a cookie to that, hehe. So let's see, I have the Christmas music on, the tree is all lit, yup I think it's perfect to finish tonight's chapter. Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!!!!! Oh, and yes you assumed correct. Both Jess and Rory are single. Hope that clears up confusion.

Rory sat on the couch watching the Nutcracker. She had finished her wrapping hours ago, but it sounded like her mom was still working at it, and fighting a losing battle. It was already 9pm, if she didn't hurry they wouldn't be able to hand out gifts. Rory really wanted to give…a certain person by the name of Jess…his present. It was a book, by his favorite author, Ernest Hemmingway. She couldn't wait to see what he said, because, according to her sources, which were of course very good, he hadn't read it yet - perfect!

"Come on mom!! We're going to be late."

"No, of course we won't. The whole town waits for us, and us alone. We are of course the Queen and Princess of this fair, er, town.."

"Right, well are you ready to make our entrance?" Rory asked.

"Yeah, just as soon as I get some of this tape out of my hair. It got pretty rough up there, but we, the tape, wrapping paper, and I, ended up on neutral ground. "

"Always a good thing," the younger Gilmore replied.

They put on their coats and made their way, carrying big plastic bags, to town.

"Told you we should have brought the big red bag. See? Taylor has his wagon."

"Right, next year we'll have to remember. Ooh and we should be sure to put white fur on the top. That should add to the festive appeal, not to mention be really fun to play with!"

"Always right my child. I knew we sent you to that stuck-up private school for a reason. Come, let us hand out our Christmas cheer!"

The Gilmores made their way around town, until their white plastic bags were virtually empty. The last stop, of course, Luke's. They had to give Jess and Luke their presents, but maybe more importantly, they needed coffee.

"Luke!! Come on Luke open up, it's your favorite customers!"

The door opened and the lights flipped on.

"Ah, and I see Santa and the Elf didn't forget me. Yay, I always knew he was real!"

"Oh, and why would Santa ever want to forget Luke and Jess? They've been such good little boys this year," Lorelai finished with a smirk.

"Funny. Your caffeine will be ready in a minute."

"Yay, that leaves time for presents now. Where's Jess?" Rory asked.

"Oh, yeah he said he was going out for a walk. Since I closed down the diner, I let him go. I can give him his gift for you."

"Oh, that's ok Luke. Can I just have my coffee to go? I might as well go find him."

"Ok," he said suspiciously, glancing over at Lorelai.

"K Hun, meet you back at the house in an hour or so. Don't get too cold."

"I won't," Rory said as she ran out the door, carrying Jess' present.

She made her way down to the only place Jess could be – the bridge. (Sorry if it's not the bridge, I couldn't remember if it's that or the dock, so just stick with me people, hehe! Now back to the story)

"Hey," she said plopping down next to Jess. He had just been lying there, staring up at the clear sky.

"Hey," he said back, glancing over, and then going back to staring up. "It's not gonna snow tonight. Good thing it already fell and we still get the whole White Christmas thing."

"Hmm Jess. Didn't know you cared."

"I do sometimes. Here you look cold, have some blanket."

"Thanks," she said smiling. He looked so gorgeous right then, just staring up, in peaceful wonder. "Oh here, I brought your present."

"You shouldn't have."

"I wanted to. Open it."

"Ok…" he slowly began to remove the tissue paper.

"Come on, you have to go quicker." She said impatiently. "Let me help." Rory leaned over his chest, grabbing lightly for the book. Their fingers intertwined as they removed the many layers of paper. Glancing up at each other, time began to stand still. He stared into her eyes and she stared into his. The space between their bodies lessened, and soon, without warning, their lips met. It shocked them both a little, but Jess deepened the kiss as Rory wrapped her fingers around his neck, playing with his hair. The book lay forgotten on their laps for the moment, as they reveled in the first of a hopefully long number of kisses they would share. It had been so electrifying, so perfect, so passionate. After a few moments, the two returned to opening the book. Jess carefully brought Rory back to lying down, and she laid her head on his chest. He breathed in slightly and began to read. The stars twinkled overhead, as Christmas Day fast approached.

K, well that's all for tonight! Review if you want, and feel out of the kindness of your heart, to give me the gift of a review, hehe. I hope you all enjoyed the Christmas Eve portion. Oh and I hope your Christmas Eve was great too! Well, I for one, can't wait till tomorrow, even though today is my favorite day of the whole year. Anyway, sleep well everyone, and remember, "he sees you when you're sleeping." So be good! Merry Christmas Eve, soon to be Merry Christmas!!!!