After thinking long and hard I am back. With work and school I haven't had much time for writing. Not sure how long this is gonna be. Hope everyone enjoys it. Remember to review.

4 years later

Rory Gilmore sat in her small but comfortable apartment in Hartford, waiting for Tristen to pick her up for dinner when the phone rang. Leaning over, she picked it up.

"Hello?"

"Hey babe."

"Hey mom. How are Luke and William."

"Both fine." She said, "But William wants to know when his big sister is coming to visit."

"Tell him this weekend."

"He'll be thrilled." Lorelai said, "And so will I. It seems like its been forever since your last visit."

"It was last month mom."

"That's what I mean. Its been forever."

Rory was about to say something when the doorbell rang. She stood up and walked to the door.

"So what are you planning tonight?"

"Dinner with Tristen." She said, opening the door to find Tristen standing on the other side, holding a red rose.

She stepped back and let him into the apartment.

"Lorelai." She whispered

"Hey Lorelai." He said loud enough for her to hear.

Rory smiled and held out the phone.

"She wants to talk to you."

Tristen took the phone.

"Lorelai….Yes I know…I hope…yes…bye Lorelai."

Tristen handed the phone back to Rory who said

"Bye mom. See you this weekend."

She hung up the phone and turned to Tristen.

"Are you ready to go?"

"Yes." Rory said, picking up her purse.

Tristen took her hand and led her out of the apartment. They walked over to his car and he opened her door. After she got in, he closed the door and walked around to his side. He opened the door and climbed inside. As he started to car, Rory said

"So where are we going?"

"To dinner at Mario's."

He started to car and pulled away. A few minutes later he pulled up in front of Rory's favorite restaurant. The valet opened her door and helped her out. Tristen met him halfway, handing him his keys. Tristen walked over to where Rory was waiting and took her hand, leading her inside.

During dinner, Rory couldn't help but notice that Tristen seemed nervous. She reached across the table, taking his hand in hers.

"Tris, are you all right?"

"I'm fine."

"You seem…distracted."

He started to say something when his phone rang. Pulling the phone out of his pocket, he opened it.

"Tristen DuGray…yes…all right…"

He closed the phone and motioned for the waiter. When he walked over, Tristen said

"Can I get either of you anything else sir?"

"Just the check please."

"Very well sir."

The waiter walked away.

"Is something wrong Tristen?"

"Than was one of my partners. He needs me to take care of something tonight."

"Oh."

The waiter came back a few minutes later, handing Tristen the check. He pulled out a credit card and gave it to the waiter. The man took it and walked away.

"I'm really sorry Rory. I know I said no business tonight but…"

"I know, its important."

The waiter came back a few minutes later, handing Tristen his credit card and a receipt. Tristen took the receipt and signed it. He handed it back to the waiter.

"Thank you sir. Have a wonderful evening."

They stood slowly and made their way through the restaurant. As they stepped outside, he handed the tag to the valet. The man took off a moment later, leaving them standing on the sidewalk. Tristen slipped his arm around Rory.

"Why don't you come with me." He said, "Then we can go back to my place and watch a movie or something."

"I don't want to intrude."

"You're never an intrusion Rory."

The valet pulled up a moment later. Tristen led Rory over to the car and opened the door. He waited until she climbed in and closed the door. Walking around the car, he handed the valet a tip.

"Thank you sir."

"You're welcome."

Tristen climbed into the car and pulled away from the restaurant. As they drove through town, Rory stared out the window. When he turned into a small subdivision, Rory looked around at the houses. As he pulled into the driveway for a two-story colonial home, she noticed another car parked in the driveway. He opened his door and climbed out of the car. She watched as he walked around to her side and opened her door.

"Tristen, what are you doing?"

"I want you to meet my partner." He said, "I talk about you so much, he asked if he could meet you."

"All right."

He helped her out of the car. Slowly they made their way up the walk. He stopped outside the door and pushed it open. Taking Rory's hand he led her into the house. They walked towards the living room and Rory gasped. The entire room was filled with candles and flowers. Turning to him, she said

"Tristen, what…"

He led her into the room.

"Lorelai Leigh Gilmore, I have loved you since the first moment I saw you. No matter what has happened, you have been there for me. The night you stood up for me with my grandfather, I vowed I would never let you get away. " He began, the slowly he got down on one knee, "Tonight I ask you Lorelai Gilmore to please be my wife."

He slowly opened a small box to reveal a diamond ring. Rory stared at him, unable to speak.

"I…I…"

"Rory, I love you more than anything." He said slowly getting to his knee. "Please say you'll marry me."

"Yes." She whispered, "Yes I'll marry you."

Tristen slipped the ring on her finger. Leaning down, he slipped a finger under her chin and tilted her head back. He leaned forward until his lips brushed against his. As he pulled back, she said

"How did you do all of this?"

"I had a little help." He said, "Remember that phone call earlier…"

Rory looked at him for a moment, then said

"My mom?"

"She wanted to know when I was going to ask you." He said, leading her over to a couch.

They sat down and he pulled her towards him. She rested her head against his shoulder, looking around the room.

"I like this house." She said, "It reminds me of mom's house in Stars Hollow."

"I was hoping you would say that." He said, reaching into his pocket. He pulled out a thin envelope and handed it to her. "