Maybe Now: Chapter Thirteen: It Will Always Be You

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and here they are, Luke and Lorelai at Sniffy's

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Luke and Lorelai had just finished their meal.

'That was so good. So is there dessert?'

'You ate all that, and you still want dessert?'

'Of course, silly boy, you eat your lunch so you can have dessert, it's the only reason to eat all of the lunch.'

'And all this time I thought it was so you could provide your body nourishment.'

'Oh no, it's just to get the dessert.'

'Well let me go track down Maisy.'

'Alright.'

Luke squeezed Lorelai hand and then got up, threw his napkin on the table and went to find Maisy. Lorelai was then at the table alone. But she wasn't alone for long, Buddy showed up.

'All done here.'

'Yes, it was wonderful.'

'Thank you. Where's Luke?'

'He went to find Maisy.'

'Oh, well then I guess he wouldn't mind if I sat down and talked to you.'

'Don't think so.'

'What's up Buddy?'

'I just want to ask you if you were thinking of doing anything for the anniversary of his mothers death?'

'Um, no. I am not even sure when she died.'

'Oh. She died a week from today. I am sure Luke's mood will change soon. He closes up for about a week, he stops coming here, stops calling.'

'Oh, I didn't know. He did that a few months back, because of his dad.'

'Yea. Luke's dark day, he has two a year. '

'Thank you for making me aware of it.'

'Your Welcome. '

'So is there something special I should do for him?'

'No, just be there for him, and don't be too alarmed when he tries to push you away. Because he will. Maybe you should ask to see them, their graves i mean. I think that would mean a great deal to him. he's never shared that part of him with anybody. But I think he would like to. And I have heard your name now in every one of Lucas's stories for the last 8 years, I am pretty sure its safe to tell you that.'

'Yea? All of his stories?'

'Yep, he came in here after Rachel came back and told us all about Max.'

'Max? My ex-fiance Max?'

'Yea. We tried to find out what he thought about Rachel being back, but all he would talk about was how Max was ruining everything. At the time we didn't know you, but we suspected this was more than just a friendly concern.'

'Oh.'

'He called Maisy up the day you had Sookie tell him the wedding was off. Maisy told me that he had been so happy.'

'Really?'

'Maisy has told that boy over and over that he should just try and ask you out. That maybe you liked him too, but he was always the shy one.'

'He tried a few times, so give him credit. Something or someone always ruined the moment, and back then I don't really think I realized that he liked me, but now looking back over the years, I see it.'

'Yea?'

'Yea.'

'And you share those same feelings?'

'Yea, I do. For a long time i didn't want to admit it. But I do. I really do.'

'That's good, cause neither Maisy or I want Lucas to get hurt again. Rachel and Nicole were enough you hear me?'

'Yes, sir.'

'Good. I am glad we had this talk Lorelai.'

'Me too Buddy, me too.'

'Now you know you ever need someone to talk to, please call Maisy or I.'

He slid a piece of paper across the table. Lorelai took it and put it in her back pocket. Next to folded envelope that was already there.

'Thanks Buddy.'

'Well I am going to get these plates picked up. Make sure you and Luke say goodbye before you leave.'

'Will do Buddy.'

Buddy then got up and cleared the plates. Leaving Lorelai alone once again. Her mind went back to the envelope in her back pocket. She looked around to see if she could see Luke, but he was no where to be found. So she took out the envelope, letting her fingers go over each letter of her name before deciding this wasn't the place to open it. She then slipped it back into her pocket and waited patiently for Luke to return.

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Meanwhile, Luke had found Maisy.

'Hey.'

'Hey there Lucas.'

'Lorelai, would like some dessert.'

'Oh I knew she would, here I wrapped this up for you.'

She hand him a small paper bag.

'It's tiramisu, I thought since Lorelai was such a coffee fan that she'd love this.'

'Thank you, Maisy.

'No problem, now Lucas why don't you follow me into the office.'

'I really should get back to Lorelai.'

'She'll be fine, I need to talk to you, privately.'

'Oh, alright Maisy.'

Luke looked over to Lorelai, she was sitting in the booth, Buddy walked up. Luke was relived she wouldn't be sitting alone and then followed Maisy into the office.

'Sit down.'

Luke did as he was told.

'Now I wanted to talk to you, I know the anniversary of your mother's death is coming up.'

Luke shifted uneasily in his chair and looked down at his hand. He hated talking about his mother. He just wanted this conversation to end.

'Yes, Maisy.'

'Well I don't know if you know this but I was the last person to see your mother alive. And she asked me to hold on to something for her, to give to you when I felt you should have it. And I have decided that this is the perfect time.'

'Oh.'

Maisy opened a drawer of the desk she was sitting in front of and got out a small box. Luke looked at the box. It was no bigger than a toaster box, and he saw his mother's own hand writing on the top. 'For Luke.' Maisy handed the box to him.

'Open this later, when you are alone.'

Luke took the box.

'Thank you Maisy.'

'Your Welcome.'

'I guess I will be getting back to Lorelai now.'

'Alright, hun, but make sure you two say goodbye before you leave.'

'Will do.'

Maisy got up and hugged Luke.

'You two better start coming here more often.'

'We will.'

'Buddy and I have missed you, and Lorelai too.'

'I've missed you guys too, I am sure Lorelai has too.'

'Alright. I got to get back out there, gotta serve the other customers and such.'

'Okay.'

Maisy left Luke alone in the office. Luke stared at the box in his hands. He wasn't sure if he should open it there or not. He sat back down. He had to know what was in the box. His fingers trembled as he undid the envelope from the top of the box. It was a letter from his mother.

Dear Lucas,

I wanted to write you, cause I have now realized that I will not be around for all the things that a mother should be around for. I will not see you graduate high school, fall in love, have your first child. I am just not going to be around. And I wanted to tell you, Lucas, that I have always been so proud of you. The way you talked to me everyday after school, I cherish those moments, and I hope you do to. I gave this package to Maisy, so I am sure she picked the perfect time to give it to you. I wanted you to have a few things, things I didn't trust William to give you. Well you will see when you open the box. Lucas I wish such great things for you, that you are happy and that you find the girl of your dreams. I am sorry I had to leave you so soon. Give your sister a hug for me, that is if you can find her. I know that you will have become a great man by the time you read this, you remember that, you deserve the best. I love you,

Mom

Luke was now close to tears. He couldn't believe his mother had written him. Now he was really curious what might be in the box. He all but tore it open. Inside was a locket, an old watch, a few drawings Luke had made as a child, and a promise ring, that he remembered his mom telling him that his father had given her years before they got married. He took the locket out of the box and opened it. A small picture of him and his mom was on the left and the right side was empty. He then looked into the box again and saw a small envelop, he took it out and opened it.

This locket was given to me by my mother, your grandmother. I put in the picture of you and I, the other side is for whatever you want. I hope you will give this you your wife when you get married, it can be her something old. Please keep it in the family, it should always go to the eldest child.

Luke fingered the small locket and then slipped it into the small pocket on his jacket. He the picked up the ring, inscribed inside was the simple words It will always be you. He took the ring and put in the same pocket with the necklace. He then picked up the watch and placed it on his hand, surprisingly it still worked, Luke changed the time on it and then grabbed the few pictures he had drawn folded them and put them into his jacket pocket. He smiled and thought of his mother. He said a silent thank you. Then he put the box in the trash and went out to go find Lorelai.

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Updates won't be as fast on the weekends. But here's two chapters to keep you guys busy. If you have suggestions to what could be in the letter Luke gave Lorelai, please pass them along...and what to do with Rory...i need help. And just keep up the great reviews thanks again.

LP