Authors Note: I do not own anything even vaguely related to the Gilmore Girls, but I can dream can't I?
Debrief: The following takes place subsequent to Rory's graduation ceremony as Luke and Lorelai exchange good-byes.
Why didn't I hug him? I should have hugged him. Lorelai thought to herself as Luke, her best friend and devoted coffee supplier unknowingly trudged away. She wouldn't be seeing him for two months, two whole months…without Luke…without Luke's coffee.
Lorelai and Rory were leaving on their backpacking adventure through Europe in the morning, and Luke was soon to depart on an adventure of his own. He and his girlfriend Nicole were going on a 'romantic' Alaskan cruise. Lorelai was genuinely happy for Luke, why shouldn't she be? He really seemed to enjoy Nicole's company.
Why is he so afraid to commit to her? Lorelai was once again deep in thought, and once again her thoughts involved Luke. I know its Luke, a.k.a. "Lord of the Loners," but there has to be more behind his hesitation to accept Nicole's invitation. What exactly did he mean when he asked me if I was ok with him going on the cruise? Of course I'm ok with it. Sometimes I just don't understand that guy.
"Hey mom!" Shouted Rory.
"Hey I missed you!" Lorelai embraced the distraction from her nagging thoughts.
"I just saw you like five minutes ago."
"Did I tell you how proud I am of you?" Lorelai asked, ignoring Rory's previous comment.
"The first twelve times you said it kinda gave it away."
"Well this graduation thing is a huge deal. I'd say this even edges out our Yoko Ono Marathon!"
"Tout Chez"
"Ready to head home kiddo?"
"Definitely. This is the longest day ever!"
"No. The longest day ever was when we were forced to watch Kirk's homemade movies." Lorelai stated matter-of-factly
"Oh. Painful memories!"
"Well I'd say we should stay longer and admire the scenery, but I'd be lying!" Lorelai teased.
"Home it is." Rory breathed a sigh of relief.
"Amen!"
To Be Continued - Please R/R cause you know you wanna!