CHAPTER ELEVEN
Lorelai slept like a baby, and when she woke up she had her arms firmly wrapped around Luke's pillow. She slowly opened her eyes, and took in the scent he left there. Smiling, she took her shower, dressed, grabbed a Pop Tart and headed to Sookie's. This time they were really going to go over last minute details.
"Hey, Lorelai, it's late. You and Luke must have 'slept in' late."
"Just me. Luke's at his place."
"Because.....?"
"Because I needed some time alone, because we want our wedding night to be special."
"Ah, that's nice. Deprivation makes Luke a very affectionate boy."
"Make that Luke and Lorelai, and I think you have the idea."
Sookie and Lorelai laughed at the dirty little turn their conversation had taken.
"So are you feeling good? You look fantastic. You're even starting to show a bit."
"I'm feeling great. All that nasty sickness is gone, and I actually can eat anything I want."
"Very important in the Gilmore World."
"You can say that again. I have my last fitting for my dress in the morning and a doctors appointment right after. And then, smooth sailing until the wedding. I'm really getting excited. I'm getting married. Oh, Sookie, I'm going to be Luke's wife!"
Sookie noticed her friends soft smile and remembered her little talk with Lorelai before her own wedding. Her freak out really. She saw no sign of that with her. Sookie had never seen Lorelai so sure of anything in her life.......except her dreams for Rory of course.
"Doctors appointment, huh? Is Luke going with you?"
"Not this time. It's early yet so I told him he could come the next time. Right now there's so much he has to get done. And I have the dress thing first. I sure don't want him around for that. Plus, could you see Luke in a dress shop?"
"No way. Jackson didn't go to the early appointments either. But towards the end, he really enjoyed going and talking to the doctor."
"Sounds like Luke and Jackson are a lot alike. I like that they are becoming friends. I think we're going to have a lot of fun together, the four of us, uh, the six of us. Wow, that sounds weird. Seven, if you count Rory."
"Well, we can't forget her."
"I'm not forgetting her. It's just... she will have her own life soon."
"Ah, honey, not for a while. Right now, she's still very much around and you have another beautiful addition to look forward to."
Lorelai lightly rubbed her stomach. "Can't wait to meet him.... or her."
"I bet Luke is ecstatic."
"Yep, he is. I think he had given up all hope. I don't think it would ever have happened with Nicole."
"Lorelai."
"Sorry, but I don't. When she's around, there's a chill in the air. Wouldn't want to put an extra ounce on that skinny body or a dribble on her designer suit."
"How about Jason? If you had stayed with him?"
"Same kind of chill. But there's gentleness there. He just needs to find the right woman."
"And it wasn't you?"
"Might have been, until Luke and I came to our senses."
"Hey, lunch is almost ready. Let's go change Davey and put him down for his nap. Then I'll model my dress for you."
"Oh, can I change him? I think I need the practice."
Sookie laughed, "Practice away my friend. Just remember to watch out for the 'hose'. It does odd things when it meets the cold air."
Lorelai laughed, "Now I know I need the practice. Never had to deal with a 'hose' before. At least, not such a small one." Lorelai's comment made both the girls giggle.
With Davey changed and already snoozing, Lorelai and Sookie sat down for lunch. They talked about the Dragonfly and the wedding and the few last things left to do. Lorelai put the dishes in the dishwasher while Sookie slipped into her dress.
"Ta da!"
"Oh, Sookie. You look fantastic. That color with you hair, and those shoes. Everyone will just be looking at you and Rory, not the big fat bride!"
"Not likely. You'd be stunning in a feedbag. And you're not fat...just a little round, and that glow. It's true what they say about pregnant women."
"Yeah, we all know what they say about pregnant brides."
"I haven't heard one word around here. Just warm wishes and people excited that this is finally happening."
"Well, you and Rory are going to steal the show."
Sookie ran up stairs to change again, yelling, "So, are you ready for the big day?"
"Yeah, I think so. Not all those misgivings like the last time. This time it just feels so perfect, so right."
"Yep, I agree. Perfect, you and Luke."
"Hey, look at the time. Somehow we've managed to kill a whole afternoon. It's starting to get dark. I'm off to the diner to see my man."
"And dinner?"
"Oh, yeah. That too."
"Bye, hon. See ya soon. Call me if you need any last minute help."
"I will. Rory will be home Thursday afternoon. Everything should be done by then. Don't forget dinner at the Gilmore's after the rehearsal."
"Don't worry. Jackson and I already have a sitter and are looking forward to it."
"Bye."
"Bye. Say 'hi' to Luke for me."
A few minutes later, Lorelai popped into the diner. Luke looked up and smiled warmly.
"Hey, where have you been all day? I've been trying to call."
"I've been with Sookie. Got some practice changing diapers. I avoided the 'hose' like a pro!"
"The hose? Never mind, I don't need to know."
Lorelai laughed and gave him a big hug. "Hey, want to go check out the storage room? I hear there are things to be done there."
"Oh, yeah? Well, I guess we should go take care of that."
Luke pulled her into the room and gave her a long, sexy kiss. "You know, I have a big empty apartment upstairs. Things need to be done up there too..... important things."
"Oh, no. No way am I falling in that trap. I came for a kiss and dinner. Nothing more, nothing less."
"Oh, so that's the way we're going to play it?"
"Yep, no monkey business for the next few days."
Lorelai pulled Luke back out of the storage room. He went behind the counter.
"So, miss, Mimi, is it? What can I get for you?"
"Well, what's your specialty?"
"Oh, I could tell you, but I'm getting married in a few days. And I don't think she wants that information getting out."
"Luke, I'm starving here."
"Burger, chili fries, and a glass of milk, coming up."
"Oh, you know me so well."
"Not nearly well enough.....lately."
She smiled as he headed into the kitchen. He quickly returned with two plates and sat down to eat with her.
"This is nice."
"Yep, like a date."
"Do you often date pregnant women?"
"A new habit, actually. I find they have extra benefits."
"Extra benefits?"
"Yeah, you don't have to worry about being 'prepared', and upstairs, well, who could ask for more?"
Lorelai reached over and smacked him. They spent the rest of the evening talking and laughing like an old married couple.
"So, I guess I'll head home now. It's been a long day and I'm ready for a nice long bath and then bed."
"May I walk you?"
"I don't think so. That might lead to other things.... things I'm trying to avoid for a few days."
"Oh, is that so?"
"Yep, I'm a nice girl."
"For a few days anyway. Then you can be a very bad girl."
"Why Mr. Danes, what are you suggesting?"
"I'm suggesting that later in the week, we get together for a very wicked evening."
"I'll put that on my calendar. I'm attending a wedding Saturday afternoon. How about after that?"
"Actually, I'm gong to that wedding too. So I think I can work you in....after the reception.... or between the wedding and the reception?"
"Definitely after. Between? We'll see how things go."
Lorelai flashed him a wicked smile and waved as she went out the door.
After her bath she crawled into her bed, just as the phone rang.
"Hello."
"Hello, there. How was the bath?"
"Steamy and hot and wonderful. What have you been up to?"
:"Well, that's why I called. You'll never guess who dropped in out of the blue tonight."
"Well, if I can never guess, why don't you just tell me."
"Ok. Nicole. She had papers for Taylor and he, of course, spread the word. So she stopped in to wish us well."
"And?"
"We had coffee...."
"And?"
"We talked for a while."
"Come on Luke, what's the punch line?"
"No real punch line. I just didn't want you to hear it from anyone else. By the time it got to you, who knows how the story would have changed."
"So coffee and talk, that's it?"
"Totally all. I swear."
"OK, no problem. What did you talk about?"
"You mostly, the wedding, and the baby."
"Taylor spilled it all."
"Of course, too juicy to keep secret."
"So, what was her reaction?"
"Typical Nicole, short and to the point. Good luck on the marriage and wasn't I a bit old to be getting girls pregnant before marriage?"
"Oh, that's good. What about her marrying a guy on a cruise ship with out a second thought?"
"I never brought that up. I was just glad she already knew. It was nice to see her again."
"How nice?"
"Not like that.....just nice to see....well, she looks happy. There's a big diamond on her finger, and the main thing is.....there seems to be no hard feelings."
"Interesting choice of words."
"Lorelai, I didn't mean it like that. But that didn't happen either."
"Good thing, buster."
"So she's gone, right?"
"Hours ago."
"So any other confessions tonight?"
"Just that I miss you. And I love you."
"Because you're ex is engaged?"
"No, because my fiancé is the only woman I want. Only one I have ever wanted, really."
"Nice recovery. I love you too. So what else went on tonight?"
"Usual stuff, Kirk driving me crazy, unpacking stock, packing apartment stuff, and I tried on my tux for the wedding. Why is it you put me in a monkey suit?"
"So you would look beautiful. You did look beautiful, right?"
"I'm not sure men can look beautiful, but I guess I'll pass."
"About the tux. You wore a jacket for your first wedding and that didn't turn out so well. So if you get all dressed up this time.....well, maybe this will last."
"Oh, it will last all right. I have no intention of ever letting you out of this one."
"Ah, that's nice to hear."
"Nice enough that you'll let me come over?"
"Nope, I'm not that easy."
"That's what I've heard. Just checking."
"Good night, Luke."
"Good night, Lorelai."
"Hey, how about coming by for breakfast?"
"Will you be nice?"
"Oh, I can be very nice."
"Goodbye, Luke. I've got two early appointments in the morning Maybe I'll be by for lunch."
"OK, see you tomorrow."
He hung up the phone and smiled thinking about her jealousy.
The next morning Lorelai headed into Hartford for her last dress fitting. She had purposely left it for the last minute. She wanted it to be as perfect as it could be, considering her changing figure. Luckily, most of the places where she had put on weight were conveniently camouflaged by the style of her dress. When she tried it on, she was happy with the way it appeared in the mirror. She couldn't wait to walk down the aisle to Luke.
Her next stop was her doctor. He was very happy with her progress, and performed her first ultrasound. If she had known, she would have brought Luke along. But she was thrilled with the pictures he gave her, and couldn't wait to share them with him and Rory.
And so their week went. Lorelai wouldn't let Luke near her house or her, the whole week. But she visited the diner every day, and teased him to no end. He was getting frustrated and she secretly loved it. They had some very romantic make out sessions, and a couple of times almost lost their resolve. It was actually really sexy to get so close and then stop, sort of like being teenagers again.
Rory came home late Thursday afternoon. She quickly unpacked, and they headed to the diner for dinner.
Luke looked up when they came in. "Hey, Rory, you made it. How was your week?"
"Great. But it went so slow. All I wanted was to come home."
"Well, you made it. You two ready for dinner?":
"Oh, am I included in this conversation? I wondered if you noticed I was here too?"
Luke leaned over and kissed her. "Of course, I noticed. You go everywhere she does."
"Very funny."
"Have I missed something here?" Rory looked puzzled.
"Nope, just haven't seen much of your mom this week. Been here at the diner, day and night."
"Day and night? Mom?"
"I've had stuff to do and Luke's not happy about staying here."
"Ah, Luke. Just two more days."
"And tomorrow night she has to spend with me."
"Oh, yeah, Dinner at the parents. Real romantic evening."
"Better than the other nights this week."
"Even the one with Nicole?"
"Lorelai."
"Luke, did mom catch you with your ex wife?" Rory had caught on to their little game and joined in.
"She didn't catch me. I told her about it."
"Just so he wouldn't get in trouble."
"OK, kids. Must be pre wedding jitters."
Luke, winked at Lorelai. "Yeah, well, something like that."
"So what's for dinner tonight? The usual?"
"Sounds good to me. Nothing like a home cooked meal, huh mom?"
"Rory, ask your mom if I'm allowed to share a meal with the two of you?"
"Mom, is Luke allowed...."
"Truce, Luke. Come join us for dinner. Then you can go back to your lonely diner life."
"Not for long. As of closing tonight, the diner is all Caesar's domain. I'm finished for three whole weeks."
"Wow, and what are you going to be doing for three whole weeks?"
"Well, getting married, going on a honeymoon, and moving in with two beautiful young women."
"Nice, Luke. But it's not going to get you in my bed tonight."
"Can't blame a guy for trying."
Rory smiled at their goofy banter. The old house was going to be a lot livelier from here on out. Luke moving in, her coming back for the summer, and of course, the baby coming soon after. The three shared dinner and made plans for the next day. Lorelai was tired and they were soon ready to head out. Luke pulled Lorelai into a long, slow good night kiss. Rory turned her head but secretly she loved watching the love they shared.
"Ok, break it up. Just two more nights....suck it up."
Luke and Lorelai laughed when those words came out of her mouth.
"See you tomorrow?"
"So you're really going to show, right?" Lorelai teased Luke.
"Yep, unless someone better stops in tonight."
"There's nothing better than this."
Luke smiled, "You can say that again. Goodnight. I love you."
"Night, I love you too."
"And I love the both of you but enough already. Good night Luke. See you tomorrow."
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Lorelai slept like a baby, and when she woke up she had her arms firmly wrapped around Luke's pillow. She slowly opened her eyes, and took in the scent he left there. Smiling, she took her shower, dressed, grabbed a Pop Tart and headed to Sookie's. This time they were really going to go over last minute details.
"Hey, Lorelai, it's late. You and Luke must have 'slept in' late."
"Just me. Luke's at his place."
"Because.....?"
"Because I needed some time alone, because we want our wedding night to be special."
"Ah, that's nice. Deprivation makes Luke a very affectionate boy."
"Make that Luke and Lorelai, and I think you have the idea."
Sookie and Lorelai laughed at the dirty little turn their conversation had taken.
"So are you feeling good? You look fantastic. You're even starting to show a bit."
"I'm feeling great. All that nasty sickness is gone, and I actually can eat anything I want."
"Very important in the Gilmore World."
"You can say that again. I have my last fitting for my dress in the morning and a doctors appointment right after. And then, smooth sailing until the wedding. I'm really getting excited. I'm getting married. Oh, Sookie, I'm going to be Luke's wife!"
Sookie noticed her friends soft smile and remembered her little talk with Lorelai before her own wedding. Her freak out really. She saw no sign of that with her. Sookie had never seen Lorelai so sure of anything in her life.......except her dreams for Rory of course.
"Doctors appointment, huh? Is Luke going with you?"
"Not this time. It's early yet so I told him he could come the next time. Right now there's so much he has to get done. And I have the dress thing first. I sure don't want him around for that. Plus, could you see Luke in a dress shop?"
"No way. Jackson didn't go to the early appointments either. But towards the end, he really enjoyed going and talking to the doctor."
"Sounds like Luke and Jackson are a lot alike. I like that they are becoming friends. I think we're going to have a lot of fun together, the four of us, uh, the six of us. Wow, that sounds weird. Seven, if you count Rory."
"Well, we can't forget her."
"I'm not forgetting her. It's just... she will have her own life soon."
"Ah, honey, not for a while. Right now, she's still very much around and you have another beautiful addition to look forward to."
Lorelai lightly rubbed her stomach. "Can't wait to meet him.... or her."
"I bet Luke is ecstatic."
"Yep, he is. I think he had given up all hope. I don't think it would ever have happened with Nicole."
"Lorelai."
"Sorry, but I don't. When she's around, there's a chill in the air. Wouldn't want to put an extra ounce on that skinny body or a dribble on her designer suit."
"How about Jason? If you had stayed with him?"
"Same kind of chill. But there's gentleness there. He just needs to find the right woman."
"And it wasn't you?"
"Might have been, until Luke and I came to our senses."
"Hey, lunch is almost ready. Let's go change Davey and put him down for his nap. Then I'll model my dress for you."
"Oh, can I change him? I think I need the practice."
Sookie laughed, "Practice away my friend. Just remember to watch out for the 'hose'. It does odd things when it meets the cold air."
Lorelai laughed, "Now I know I need the practice. Never had to deal with a 'hose' before. At least, not such a small one." Lorelai's comment made both the girls giggle.
With Davey changed and already snoozing, Lorelai and Sookie sat down for lunch. They talked about the Dragonfly and the wedding and the few last things left to do. Lorelai put the dishes in the dishwasher while Sookie slipped into her dress.
"Ta da!"
"Oh, Sookie. You look fantastic. That color with you hair, and those shoes. Everyone will just be looking at you and Rory, not the big fat bride!"
"Not likely. You'd be stunning in a feedbag. And you're not fat...just a little round, and that glow. It's true what they say about pregnant women."
"Yeah, we all know what they say about pregnant brides."
"I haven't heard one word around here. Just warm wishes and people excited that this is finally happening."
"Well, you and Rory are going to steal the show."
Sookie ran up stairs to change again, yelling, "So, are you ready for the big day?"
"Yeah, I think so. Not all those misgivings like the last time. This time it just feels so perfect, so right."
"Yep, I agree. Perfect, you and Luke."
"Hey, look at the time. Somehow we've managed to kill a whole afternoon. It's starting to get dark. I'm off to the diner to see my man."
"And dinner?"
"Oh, yeah. That too."
"Bye, hon. See ya soon. Call me if you need any last minute help."
"I will. Rory will be home Thursday afternoon. Everything should be done by then. Don't forget dinner at the Gilmore's after the rehearsal."
"Don't worry. Jackson and I already have a sitter and are looking forward to it."
"Bye."
"Bye. Say 'hi' to Luke for me."
A few minutes later, Lorelai popped into the diner. Luke looked up and smiled warmly.
"Hey, where have you been all day? I've been trying to call."
"I've been with Sookie. Got some practice changing diapers. I avoided the 'hose' like a pro!"
"The hose? Never mind, I don't need to know."
Lorelai laughed and gave him a big hug. "Hey, want to go check out the storage room? I hear there are things to be done there."
"Oh, yeah? Well, I guess we should go take care of that."
Luke pulled her into the room and gave her a long, sexy kiss. "You know, I have a big empty apartment upstairs. Things need to be done up there too..... important things."
"Oh, no. No way am I falling in that trap. I came for a kiss and dinner. Nothing more, nothing less."
"Oh, so that's the way we're going to play it?"
"Yep, no monkey business for the next few days."
Lorelai pulled Luke back out of the storage room. He went behind the counter.
"So, miss, Mimi, is it? What can I get for you?"
"Well, what's your specialty?"
"Oh, I could tell you, but I'm getting married in a few days. And I don't think she wants that information getting out."
"Luke, I'm starving here."
"Burger, chili fries, and a glass of milk, coming up."
"Oh, you know me so well."
"Not nearly well enough.....lately."
She smiled as he headed into the kitchen. He quickly returned with two plates and sat down to eat with her.
"This is nice."
"Yep, like a date."
"Do you often date pregnant women?"
"A new habit, actually. I find they have extra benefits."
"Extra benefits?"
"Yeah, you don't have to worry about being 'prepared', and upstairs, well, who could ask for more?"
Lorelai reached over and smacked him. They spent the rest of the evening talking and laughing like an old married couple.
"So, I guess I'll head home now. It's been a long day and I'm ready for a nice long bath and then bed."
"May I walk you?"
"I don't think so. That might lead to other things.... things I'm trying to avoid for a few days."
"Oh, is that so?"
"Yep, I'm a nice girl."
"For a few days anyway. Then you can be a very bad girl."
"Why Mr. Danes, what are you suggesting?"
"I'm suggesting that later in the week, we get together for a very wicked evening."
"I'll put that on my calendar. I'm attending a wedding Saturday afternoon. How about after that?"
"Actually, I'm gong to that wedding too. So I think I can work you in....after the reception.... or between the wedding and the reception?"
"Definitely after. Between? We'll see how things go."
Lorelai flashed him a wicked smile and waved as she went out the door.
After her bath she crawled into her bed, just as the phone rang.
"Hello."
"Hello, there. How was the bath?"
"Steamy and hot and wonderful. What have you been up to?"
:"Well, that's why I called. You'll never guess who dropped in out of the blue tonight."
"Well, if I can never guess, why don't you just tell me."
"Ok. Nicole. She had papers for Taylor and he, of course, spread the word. So she stopped in to wish us well."
"And?"
"We had coffee...."
"And?"
"We talked for a while."
"Come on Luke, what's the punch line?"
"No real punch line. I just didn't want you to hear it from anyone else. By the time it got to you, who knows how the story would have changed."
"So coffee and talk, that's it?"
"Totally all. I swear."
"OK, no problem. What did you talk about?"
"You mostly, the wedding, and the baby."
"Taylor spilled it all."
"Of course, too juicy to keep secret."
"So, what was her reaction?"
"Typical Nicole, short and to the point. Good luck on the marriage and wasn't I a bit old to be getting girls pregnant before marriage?"
"Oh, that's good. What about her marrying a guy on a cruise ship with out a second thought?"
"I never brought that up. I was just glad she already knew. It was nice to see her again."
"How nice?"
"Not like that.....just nice to see....well, she looks happy. There's a big diamond on her finger, and the main thing is.....there seems to be no hard feelings."
"Interesting choice of words."
"Lorelai, I didn't mean it like that. But that didn't happen either."
"Good thing, buster."
"So she's gone, right?"
"Hours ago."
"So any other confessions tonight?"
"Just that I miss you. And I love you."
"Because you're ex is engaged?"
"No, because my fiancé is the only woman I want. Only one I have ever wanted, really."
"Nice recovery. I love you too. So what else went on tonight?"
"Usual stuff, Kirk driving me crazy, unpacking stock, packing apartment stuff, and I tried on my tux for the wedding. Why is it you put me in a monkey suit?"
"So you would look beautiful. You did look beautiful, right?"
"I'm not sure men can look beautiful, but I guess I'll pass."
"About the tux. You wore a jacket for your first wedding and that didn't turn out so well. So if you get all dressed up this time.....well, maybe this will last."
"Oh, it will last all right. I have no intention of ever letting you out of this one."
"Ah, that's nice to hear."
"Nice enough that you'll let me come over?"
"Nope, I'm not that easy."
"That's what I've heard. Just checking."
"Good night, Luke."
"Good night, Lorelai."
"Hey, how about coming by for breakfast?"
"Will you be nice?"
"Oh, I can be very nice."
"Goodbye, Luke. I've got two early appointments in the morning Maybe I'll be by for lunch."
"OK, see you tomorrow."
He hung up the phone and smiled thinking about her jealousy.
The next morning Lorelai headed into Hartford for her last dress fitting. She had purposely left it for the last minute. She wanted it to be as perfect as it could be, considering her changing figure. Luckily, most of the places where she had put on weight were conveniently camouflaged by the style of her dress. When she tried it on, she was happy with the way it appeared in the mirror. She couldn't wait to walk down the aisle to Luke.
Her next stop was her doctor. He was very happy with her progress, and performed her first ultrasound. If she had known, she would have brought Luke along. But she was thrilled with the pictures he gave her, and couldn't wait to share them with him and Rory.
And so their week went. Lorelai wouldn't let Luke near her house or her, the whole week. But she visited the diner every day, and teased him to no end. He was getting frustrated and she secretly loved it. They had some very romantic make out sessions, and a couple of times almost lost their resolve. It was actually really sexy to get so close and then stop, sort of like being teenagers again.
Rory came home late Thursday afternoon. She quickly unpacked, and they headed to the diner for dinner.
Luke looked up when they came in. "Hey, Rory, you made it. How was your week?"
"Great. But it went so slow. All I wanted was to come home."
"Well, you made it. You two ready for dinner?":
"Oh, am I included in this conversation? I wondered if you noticed I was here too?"
Luke leaned over and kissed her. "Of course, I noticed. You go everywhere she does."
"Very funny."
"Have I missed something here?" Rory looked puzzled.
"Nope, just haven't seen much of your mom this week. Been here at the diner, day and night."
"Day and night? Mom?"
"I've had stuff to do and Luke's not happy about staying here."
"Ah, Luke. Just two more days."
"And tomorrow night she has to spend with me."
"Oh, yeah, Dinner at the parents. Real romantic evening."
"Better than the other nights this week."
"Even the one with Nicole?"
"Lorelai."
"Luke, did mom catch you with your ex wife?" Rory had caught on to their little game and joined in.
"She didn't catch me. I told her about it."
"Just so he wouldn't get in trouble."
"OK, kids. Must be pre wedding jitters."
Luke, winked at Lorelai. "Yeah, well, something like that."
"So what's for dinner tonight? The usual?"
"Sounds good to me. Nothing like a home cooked meal, huh mom?"
"Rory, ask your mom if I'm allowed to share a meal with the two of you?"
"Mom, is Luke allowed...."
"Truce, Luke. Come join us for dinner. Then you can go back to your lonely diner life."
"Not for long. As of closing tonight, the diner is all Caesar's domain. I'm finished for three whole weeks."
"Wow, and what are you going to be doing for three whole weeks?"
"Well, getting married, going on a honeymoon, and moving in with two beautiful young women."
"Nice, Luke. But it's not going to get you in my bed tonight."
"Can't blame a guy for trying."
Rory smiled at their goofy banter. The old house was going to be a lot livelier from here on out. Luke moving in, her coming back for the summer, and of course, the baby coming soon after. The three shared dinner and made plans for the next day. Lorelai was tired and they were soon ready to head out. Luke pulled Lorelai into a long, slow good night kiss. Rory turned her head but secretly she loved watching the love they shared.
"Ok, break it up. Just two more nights....suck it up."
Luke and Lorelai laughed when those words came out of her mouth.
"See you tomorrow?"
"So you're really going to show, right?" Lorelai teased Luke.
"Yep, unless someone better stops in tonight."
"There's nothing better than this."
Luke smiled, "You can say that again. Goodnight. I love you."
"Night, I love you too."
"And I love the both of you but enough already. Good night Luke. See you tomorrow."
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