"Can I help you?" A saleswoman asked as Rory and Lorelei entered a store Saturday morning.
"No thanks. We're just looking at the moment." Lorelei said.
"Ok, we'll we have several wedding dresses your size over there." She said to Rory, and then walked away.
"I can't believe that!" Lorelei said as they walked to the opposite side of the store. "She thought you were the one getting married!"
"Well mom…." Rory started then stopped.
"Well what?"
"Most people that are getting married are my age." Rory said.
"So?"
"Never mind." Rory said looking through the dresses. "What about this one?"
"I like it. Do you?"
"Mom it's your wedding. I think you have a right to pick the style and color." Rory said.
"I love it, go try it on." Lorelei said smiling thankful she had such a terrific daughter.
"Ok."
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"Hey, did you guys have a successful shopping trip?" Luke asked as they walked in.
"Yep." Lorelei said giving him a kiss.
"Good."
"So Luke you sure you're ready to marry my mom?" Rory asked accepting the mug being handed to her.
"I don't know. My business might go bankrupt with all the food she consumes." Luke said handing Lorelei a cheeseburger.
"Not funny." She said with her mouth full.
"See my point." Luke said quickly moving out of her reach.
"Hey it's your turn, I've been with her for the past 20 years." Rory said. "So have you decided who's going to be your best man?"
"Of course he has Rory. Haven't you." Lorelei said.
"Ah…well…actually Lorelei that's something I've been meaning to talk with you about." Luke said.
"Caesar, Luke is going up stairs for a few minutes. Please cover for him." Lorelei said getting up and grabbing Luke by the sleeve.
"I'll see you two next weekend. I've got to get back." Rory said. "Good luck Luke."
"Why? I thought you were here all day." Lorelei asked.
"Marty and I are having dinner. He called earlier." Rory said.
"Oh, ok. Call me when you get back."
"Ok, bye mom, bye Luke." Rory said then headed out the door while her mom and Luke proceeded up the stairs.
"Lorelei…"
"What do you mean you haven't settled that?" Lorelei started.
"I don't have anyone to ask." Luke said simply.
"What about TJ?" Lorelei suggested then seeing Luke's glare added. "I guess not."
"Is there someone you want to ask?" Luke asked.
"No." Lorelei said then a thought hit her. "What about Jess?"
"That's not a bad idea." Luke said considering it.
"I think we should." Lorelei said. "After all he has been a big part of your life."
"What about Rory?" Luke asked. "I don't want her to be uncomfortable."
"I'll ask her. And anyway she's bringing a date."
"Really? Who?" Luke asked feeling a bit protective.
"Marty." Lorelei said studying Luke's face. "Relax, he's a good kid. He's worked hard to get where he is."
"I'm fine." Luke lied.
"Uh huh."
"I am." Luke protested.
"Ok, let's go, I need to finish my food." Lorelei said giving him a kiss. But as she started to pull back Luke held her close and deepened it.
"Wow." Lorelei said after Luke pulled back.
"Yeah. Let's go."
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The next two weeks flew by quickly and before Lorelei knew it, it was five days before her wedding, and she was starting to panic.
"Sookie, what about…"
"Lorelei, how many times do I have to tell you, it's taken care of?"
"I know, it's just…I've worked so hard on this place and…"
"And you need a break." Sookie concluded. "I promise everything will be fine."
"Thanks. How's the preparation coming for Thursday?" Lorelei asked focusing her mind on the upcoming event.
"Good, everything is ahead of schedule. Relax, go home take a bath, and watch a movie." Seeing the Lorelei was about to protest she continued. "Think of it as a test run for this weekend. Let me and Michel run things and if we need you we can still get in touch with you. Ok?"
"Ok. Thanks. I owe you."
"You owe me nothing. Now go home and relax." Sookie said.
"Bye." Lorelei said walking out the door.
