Disclaimer- Refer to previous chapters
"So when is the diner opening up today?" Lorelei asked eating her breakfast.
"It's not." Luke said.
"It's not? How could Luke's diner not be open on Christmas day? We always come by on Christmas."
"Well you're here so does it really matter?" Luke said.
"Yes because it's tradition."
"Well I thought it was time some things changed." Luke said. "So when do you want to have the wedding?"
"Yeah mom, I know you've thought of the perfect wedding." Rory added.
"Well I always wanted a spring wedding, but I've changed my mind. January 27th."
"Mom! That's in like a month."
"So."
"Lorelei, are you sure?" Luke asked, actually kind of happy she wanted it so quickly.
"Positive. January 27th, 2:00." Lorelei said taking a sip from her mug.
"Ok, well where do you want to have it at?"
"The Inn." Lorelei said firmly. "If that's ok with you."
"I think it's a perfect place, however have you thought how everyone will fit inside the inn."
"We're having it outside."
"Lorelei…"
"I'm kidding. I actually want a small wedding. Just very close friends and family. Then for the reception we can invite everyone. Are you ok with that?"
"Yeah that sounds great." Luke said amazed at how simple she wanted it.
"Well why you two work out the details, I'm going over to Lane's."
"That's fine, just be back for dinner."
"I will. Is it ok if I tell Lane?"
"Yeah go ahead. I'm going to call your grandmother in a little bit and tell her."
"Ok bye mom." Rory said giving her mom a hug, then Luke one. "Bye dad." Rory walked out of the diner and headed to Lane's.
"Are you ok with that?" Lorelei asked.
"Yeah, I am." Luke said. "We'd better go ahead and call your mom,"
Lorelei picked up the phone and slowly dialed her mom's number.
"Hey mom!" Lorelei said.
"Hello Lorelei. Merry Christmas." Emily replied.
"Merry Christmas to you too."
"Is something wrong? Emily asked.
"No, I was just wondering if we could get together sometime in the next few days."
"I suppose so why?"
"Luke and I have something we would like to share with you." Lorelei said glancing at Luke, who was holding her hand.
"What?" Emily asked.
"That's what the meeting's for." Lorelei said. "So when would be a good time?"
"Tonight." Emily said. "For dinner."
"I don't know let me check?" Then to Luke said. "She wants to have dinner tonight." Luke shrugged his shoulders in response.
"Lorelei you're the one who asked me when it was convenient and I said tonight."
"That's fine mom, we will have dinner tonight with you and dad." Lorelei said.
"Make sure you bring Rory."
"We kicked Rory out. I'm kidding, of course we'll bring her."
"Good. I'll see you tonight then."
"Bye." Lorelei said hanging up her phone. "Why did she have to ruin Christmas by inviting us over."
"That didn't go so bad." Luke said.
"No." Lorelei said.
"This is your wedding not hers. It only matters if you're happy."
"You're right, thanks. I hope you know what you're getting into." Lorelei said.
"I know exactly what I'm getting into and I'm good. What do you say we go tell Sookie? I'm sure she will want to start planning the menu."
"Yeah."
The two left the diner and headed off toward Sookie's house.
"Lorelei!" Sookie said coming out of he house as fast as she could. "Oh my gosh honey, I'm so happy for you."
"How did you know?" Lorelei asked.
"Well I happened to glance out the window and I saw you and Luke holding hands and that Luke's hand kept rubbing something."
"Ah."
"Congratulations! When? How?"
"This morning, it was in my Christmas present." Lorelei said.
"What was your present?" Sookie asked still very giddy.
Lorelei bent over and pulled up her pant's leg. "These." She said pointing to her socks.
"Very cute. Good job Luke. Now let me see that ring." Lorelei held out her hand and Luke's hand went around her waist.
He couldn't believe that all this was happening. This was all he ever wanted, a family. Lorelei was positively beaming as Sookie examined her hand.
"This is gorgeous Luke." Sookie said.
"It was his mother's." Lorelei said proudly.
"Aww. Come on in." Sookie said.
As they sat on the couch Luke took Lorelei's hand in his again.
"Aw, you guys are so cute. So I know you probably haven't set anything yet but…" Sookie started.
"Actually we have set a date." Luke said.
"Really?" Sookie asked.
"Yep January 27th." Lorelei said.
"That's only a month away! I'd better start planning…"
