The Bells That Killed the Blues (continued) – by LorelaiGilmoreDanes

ATTENTION: SPOILER ALERT! If you do not wish to be spoiled, please DO NOT read any further!

Disclaimer: Amy Sherman-Palladino owns it all.

Thanks for all the reviews, guys! I know that the teaser was shorter than an actual episode teaser, but I will try harder to make this segment longer.

Shout-Outs: Luvz… Thanks for the review, chica!

And Jet, "thank you" for everything! Also, thanks for reviewing my teaser.

Patti…. You are so kind to me… thank you for the review!

Introduction: SPOILER ALERT! This is a speculative fic based on spoilers for the 100th episode of Gilmore Girls (Titled: "Wedding Bell Blues"). Mainly about Luke and Lorelai. Chapter 2 is up! Reviews are appreciated.

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Segment # 2

INTERIOR. LUKE'S DINER – AFTERNOON – DAY 1

LANE: Luke, it's not that busy – so I am taking my break now.

LUKE: (Looks up from his ledger) Oh yeah… sure.

Just a couple of seconds after Lane walks out the door, someone walks in.

LUKE: (Looks up again at the sound of someone entering the diner – just as he sees who it is, he looks around nervously for support).

EMILY: (Wears a smile on her face as she walks up to the counter) There you are! It's been a while.

LUKE: (Nervously forces a smile) Ugh, yeah… it has…

EMILY: I just called my daughter on the way here; she said that the diner was closed and that you had moved to Guam.

LUKE: No… no… but I hear (clears his throat) that's what most diner owners… ugh do now a days.

EMILY: Well, anyway I thought I'd try my luck…. And here you are.

LUKE: Yes… (Softly to himself) here I am.

EMILY: (Extends an envelope) I wanted to make sure I delivered this in person. Now, I know that it's such short notice – but I insist that you attend! (A smile still plastered to her face).

LUKE: (Looks at the envelope) Yeah … sure.

EMILY: (Clasps her hands and looks around the diner) It doesn't seem very busy…

LUKE: (Explains) Ugh… mid-afternoon lull…

EMILY: Ah, yes. Well… I should be heading back

LUKE: (Nods and raises the envelope) Thanks.

EMILY: I'll see you on Saturday, Luke.

Luke watches her from the counter as she drives off.

CUTS TO INTERIOR - YALE – AFTERNOON – DAY 1

The scenes INTERCUT between Rory's dorm and the cafeteria.

Rory's cell phone rings.

RORY: Hello?

LOGAN: Hey there, Ace. How's it going?

RORY: (Surprised) Logan... Hi... Not much…

LOGAN: Great! So you have a minute to talk.

RORY: Well, ugh (looks for an excuse as she walks into her room)…

LOGAN: Finn says hi.

RORY: Oh… hi back.

LOGAN: (To Finn) She says hi back.

FINN: (In his Australian accent) Great, now ask her what she's wearing. (Rory hears).

RORY: (Annoyed) Is there a reason for this call?

LOGAN: Don't listen to Finn. He's suffering from a hangover.

RORY: Shocker. Again… the reason?

LOGAN: Whoa… whoa… hold on, Ace. Can't I just call to say 'hi'?

RORY: No.

LOGAN: Okay, well then… Just wanted to let you know that I will be attending the wedding. How about you?

RORY: I guess – considering the fact that I am actually in the wedding.

LOGAN: (Smiles) Do I sense hostility?

RORY: Nope, none from here.

LOGAN: Okay, well – I just wanted to let you know that I'll be there… just so you won't be surprised and spill your drink.

RORY: Thanks for the heads up.

LOGAN: All right then. See ya, Ace.

RORY: Yeah, bye. (She sees Marty enter the common room) Hey Marty, so what are you doing this weekend?

CUTS TO INTERIOR – LUKE'S DINER – AFTERNOON – DAY 1

Scene takes place just a couple of minutes after Emily's departure

LORELAI: (Rushes in – breathing heavily – she looks around in frenzy) Where is she? Where…?

LUKE: What? Why do you look like you've just run the Zulu Marathon?

LORELAI: Cause I almost did! (Sighs and sits down at the counter to catch her breath). Good, she isn't here yet.

LUKE: (Picks up the envelope and wears a sympathetic smile).

LORELAI: (Gasps) No!

LUKE: Yes.

LORELAI: On the phone she said she was "on" her way here. Gah!

LUKE: She was probably a few feet away from the diner when she said that.

LORELAI: (Still breathing a bit heavy) I don't think I've ever run that fast in my life!

LUKE: You have a car.

LORELAI: I couldn't find my keys. Also, I couldn't wear my pretty shoes, so I wore Sookie's sneakers – and they are 'tight' on me! Damn it! I almost slipped twice on my way here…

LUKE: Lorelai, seriously – you need to be more careful!

LORELAI: (Calms down a bit) I just didn't want her to… (pauses and looks up at Luke).

LUKE: Didn't want her to 'what'?

LORELAI: … say anything that might make you have second thoughts about… (points at both herself and Luke) us.

LUKE: Oh please… she doesn't have that power.

LORELAI: (Smiles) No?

LUKE: (Smiles back then looks back down at his receipts) Besides, I am very comfortable where I am at. And you know what happens when I am very comfortable with something… (glances up again) or someone.

LORELAI: (Blushes) The same thing that happened when you wore your very first plaid shirt?

LUKE: Something like that. (Picks up a cup and pours some coffee – then sets it in front of Lorelai).

LORELAI: (Takes a sip) I can't believe I have to go shopping with her tomorrow.

LUKE: What's left to shop for?

LORELAI: If it was any other day, I would have said "Hello!? Shoes!" But today, I totally agree with you, mister! (Sighs).

LUKE: (Remembers) Ugh… I need a new suit, don't I?

LORELAI: You do? (A smile appears on her face) Oh! …. Oh... Oh! Let me! Let me!

LUKE: (Takes his wallet and pulls out a credit card) Here.

LORELAI: (Takes it and places it in her back pocket) Now, are you sure you trust me with this? I mean, I do tend to go crazy with your credit card.

LUKE: Yes, you do.

LORELAI: (Gasps) It was just that one time!

LUKE: Yes, the time you relocated the Bloomingdales men's department to my diner.

LORELAI: (Chuckles as she places her cup on the counter near the kitchen – then walks over to Luke and pulls on his sleeve) I will not disappoint you with my selection.

LUKE: (Turns his head to face her and smiles) I know.

Lorelai gives him a quick peck on the lips and heads out the door. Luke watches her leave.

Scene fades out.

TBC

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Think of segments 1 and 2 as filler material. The best is yet to come.

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