On New Years Eve Luke and Lorelei were sitting in her house watching a movie. They had only been engaged a week but many of the preparations were already made. In fact they actually got away with very little planning. Food was taken care of, as well as where the ceremony and reception would take place. Lorelei had got a dress and her and Rory were going out next weekend to find a bridesmaid dress. Everything was going well, and it was that mere fact that was starting to unnerve her.
"Luke?"
"Yes?"
"Are you sure we're doing the right thing?"
"Don't start Lorelei. This is definitely the right thing. We've both waited a long time for this to happen and I'm not going to let it slip by." Luke said taking her hand and looking into her eyes.
"But it all seems too perfect. Nothing is wrong."
"And that's a bad thing because…?"
"Because I have nothing to distract me. So I end up questioning myself." Lorelei admitted.
"Listen to me. Everything is going to work out fine. I even already have a place booked for us to spend our honeymoon at." Luke said.
"You do?" Lorelei said not believing that she had forgotten about that part.
"Yes I do. What did you think we'd get married then the next day just start back to work like nothing changed?"
"Well…yeah." Lorelei said a little embarrassed.
"To be honest I thought about doing that. However, I decided that you have worked way too hard on this inn to not get a little vacation even if it is only for a couple days." Luke said.
"Thanks. But who…"
"Caesar is going to run the diner while we're gone, and I'm sure Sookie and Michel can manage without you for three days."
"Yeah I guess they could." Lorelei said.
"Good now that that is settled we can work on the guest list. Since you insist on sending out invitations on Monday." Luke said.
"Aren't you going to tell me where we are going?" Lorelei asked.
"Nope. I'll let you know what to pack."
"Please!" Lorelei begged.
"Nope."
"Come on!"
"I said no, and if you don't stop I won't let you have a donut tomorrow."
"Fine." Lorelei said turning back to the list before her.
"Good now your parents, Sookie, Jack…."
"Why my parents?" Lorelei asked but recanted when she saw Luke's glare. "Ok my parents…"
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"Hey Marty!" Rory said gladly taking the cup he handed her.
"How was your Christmas?"
"Good. The most awesome thing happened."
"What?"
"My mom is getting married." Rory said.
"That's cool, I guess. Is it?"
"Yeah definitely. Anyway they are having the wedding on the 27th." Rory said taking a sip.
"That's quick."
"I guess. So last week my mom and I went looking for her a dress and I had the worst headache in the world."
"You got a headache from shopping? I thought you liked to shop."
"I do. It was just a little overwhelming." Rory said. "So how was your Christmas?"
"Not bad considering I stayed here for most of it." Marty said.
"I'm sorry."
"It's ok. I got a lot of reading done for my upcoming classes."
"Oh."
Rory and Marty continue walking back to her dorm in silence. After Marty had left Rory in the cab weeks ago, things had been a little strained for a couple days. Then slowly the got back to where they had been before, with both of their feelings changing slightly.
"Hey Marty?"
"Yeah?"
"I was wondering if you would like to go with me to my mom's wedding." Rory asked nervously.
Marty stood there shocked but reality quickly set back in. "Sure, I'd love to."
"Great." Rory said slightly relieved.
"Are you hungry?" Marty asked.
"A little."
"Would you like to grab a bite to eat?"
"Sure."
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"Hey mom what's up?" Rory asked.
"Not much I was just sitting here in my office writing some bills and I realized you didn't have class right now so I thought I would call."
"Ok. So how are the preparations coming?"
"Good we got the invitations mailed out a couple of days ago. Sookie is going nuts trying out all different types of food. And Luke is as calm and collected as ever." Lorelei said taking a sip from her mug.
"Good, how are you doing?" Rory asked.
"Honestly, not bad."
"I'm glad now stay that way and it will be a record. And I have a question for you."
"Yes?"
"I was wondering if I could bring an escort to the wedding." Rory asked.
"Sure I don't see why not?" Lorelei asked. "Who?"
"Marty."
"Yeah that's fine. Are you two…?"
"No…I don't know. Maybe." Rory said.
"Ok…hey kid I've got to go I think Sookie is yelling at Michel again."
"Ok bye. I'll see you on Saturday."
"Love you, bye." Lorelei hung up the phone and headed out into the lobby. "If you two continue you won't have any guests to fight over."
"Could you please tell this woman not to disturb the peace around here?" Michel asked.
"Sookie please don't disturb the man's peace." Lorelei asked.
"Oooh. You have to come taste this new dish. It is wonderful." Sookie said excited.
"Ok." Lorelei said as Sookie dragged her into the kitchen.
"Here." She said handing Lorelei a piece of food. "What do you think?"
"Mmmm. It's good. But not for a wedding ok. How about you stick to the list me and Luke gave you." Lorelei suggested.
"But…it's so… boring."
"I know, but that's what we're going for. Remember my parents are going to be there."
"Oh I forgot. I promise to stick to the list." Sookie said raising her right hand.
"Good." Lorelei said as her friend gave her a hug.
"Did I tell you how happy I am for you? Because I'm really happy for you." She said smiling.
"Thanks. I'm happy too."
"I can tell. And I'm really glad you two finally saw it. That you were perfect for each other." Sookie said more seriously.
"Me too."
