So, maid-of-honor.

Yes bride-to-be? Rory responded, laughing.

How long are you here for?

I'm freelancing, so I can be here until the wedding.

Lorelai screeched. Luke's head whipped around and the entire diner was silent.

Luke said, scolding her as he would a small child. Lorelai didn't notice.

Goody! You get to help me with all my bridely duties.

Like what? Rory asked, smiling.



You haven't finished those yet? Mom! The wedding is in less than two months! Rory asked.

Lorelai waved it off. I've ordered them. They're just sitting in boxes at the house, waiting to be addressed and mailed.

OK. I can help with that.

Yes... you and your pretty handwriting...

Rory laughed. How many people are you inviting?

Oh... it's small. The reception is going to be in the town square. I think we had... in the end... a hundred or so?

So not too small, not too big.

Yeah... it's going to be really, really nice.

It's going to be perfect, Mom, Rory said, smiling. So, what else do you need help with?

Well... Sookie is taking care of the food, but we need to get the flowers... I think I've picked out which ones I want.

She changes her mind every day, Luke grumbled from behind the counter. Lorelai ignored him, and Rorylaughed.

Ooh! And dresses!

Rory said, smiling.

I have my dress, Lorelai said, smiling slyly, But we need to pick out the bridesmaids' dresses. I vote, that we pick one that looks really good on you, and then we change it a little bit for all the bridesmaids, so that you upstage them all! She thought for a moment. But not so that you upstage me.

Oh no... of course not... that would be unacceptable.

And impossible, Luke added, coming around to give Lorelai a kiss as he brought plates to customers. Sorry, Rory.

Rory just smiled at them. She couldn't believe that this was finally happening, after all these years.

Let's go now! You can help me pick! Lorelai said, jumping off her stool and pulling at Rory's arm. Rory laughed, but stayed put.



Yes, now!

But... the coffee?

Oh... right.... the coffee. Lorelai sat back down at the counter, and Luke poured them each a cup. They drank, and Rory savored the taste that she had missed for months now.

Now... what should we get for dinner? Lorelai asked.

God... I don't know. It's been so long since I've been here... I want everything! I guess... a cheeseburger. With fries.

Make that two Lukey, and some onion rings.

Luke grumbled off about his nickname, but they could both tell that he was as happy as they were about Rory being home.