A/N- Sorry its been so long...school is keeping me busy. But here's some more and I also have the next three chapters ready and I'll post those soon!

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That afternoon Luke took the girls skating and out to lunch. They had a good time and didn't get back into town until 5pm.

"Ok people we've got an hour before we have to be at dinner." Lorelai called out when they entered the house.

"Why did she change dinner again?" Rory asked.

"Something about a party. I'm not sure."

"You figure she could've given us more than 24 hours notice." Rory said.

"Well…"

"When exactly did she call?"

"Monday." Lorelai said.

"I give up…" Rory said going into her room to change as her mom and Luke headed up the stairs to their room.

"How did you forget to tell both of us?" Luke asked changing.

"I've had a lot on my mind this week." Lorelai said. "I am sorry."

"It's ok." Luke said kissing her cheek. "I'm just glad someone else was covering the diner tonight."

"About that…"

"No one called and cancelled right?" Luke asked a little worried.

"No, no. I was just thinking that maybe you should hire someone else. That way, you know…you'll have more time here." Lorelai suggested.

"I was actually thinking about doing that. That way if Lane has to be somewhere, and I'm needed elsewhere on the same night it works ok."

"Good."

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"Good you made it." Emily said opening the door.

"Yeah mom, we're here."

"Hey Grandma." Rory said walking in.

"Hi. How is school going?"

"Good. Busy but it's good."

"That's good."

"Hey mom where's dad?" Lorelai asked as she took a seat next to Luke on the couch.

"Last minute business trip." Emily said. "He'll be back tomorrow if you need to talk to him."

"No, I was just curious."

"Your usual Lorelai?" Emily asked getting the drinks.

"Ah, no mom. I'll just have some water."

"Same for me Mrs. Gilmore." Luke added quickly.

"Why?"

"I just don't feel like drinking tonight." Lorelai said. "Neither does Luke."

"Ok… Dinner should be done in a few minutes. Genie is trying this great new dish."

"Sounds good." Lorelai said.

"So Rory, how is the paper going? Any good scoops lately?"

"Well, they're thinking about adding a new section to the library."

"Ooh really? Tell me…"

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"Well that was fun." Lorelai said tossing her purse on the floor as they walked into the house.

"Fun is not exactly the word I would go for." Rory said kicking off her shoes.

"Torture is more the word I would use." Luke said loosing his tie and sitting on the couch.

"Perfect." Lorelai said.

"You guys weren't the ones talking all night. Whereas Grandma barely let me take a bite."

"Are you hungry Rory?" Luke asked.

"No, it's just a good thing I don't need to consume a lot of food."

"I'll fix you something if you want."

"Maybe some pasta?"

"Comin' right up." Luke said heading into the kitchen.

"Well I'm going to change." Lorelai said.

"Hey mom…" Rory said.

"Yeah?" Lorelai said turning around.

"I love you."

"I love you too kiddo" Lorelai said smiling. She knew that wasn't what Rory was going to say, but she'd take it. They would talk later if she needed to. For now she wanted to slip into some comfortable pajamas and crash on the couch with a movie. Yep that was the perfect remedy for this evening's events.

Later that night, after Lorelai was asleep upstairs, Rory and Luke were watching a movie.

"You know Luke, I never thought we could actually to get you to watch movies with us."

"Well your mom is an extraordinary person. She can make anyone do anything and get them to enjoy it." Luke said glancing at his stepdaughter.

"Yeah she can." Rory agreed. "I wanted to thank you Luke. We haven't really ever sat and talked, especially lately, but I want to thank you for making mom so happy."

"Rory," Luke said turning off the TV. "I love your mom. And too be honest I'm pretty fond of you too. When I first met your mom she was a strong, independent person. She told everyone what to do and they did it, even me. But the best thing about both of you is that you guys have the biggest hearts of anybody."

"I'll bet mom didn't tell you about our discussion before the wedding." Rory said and Luke shook his head. "Everybody around her was waiting for her to back out, but she never did. In fact it was me who got cold-feet."

"You?"

"I was worried, for twenty years it was just me and her. I guess I felt like I was losing her…but I think deep down I knew I wasn't losing her I was just officially gaining you."

"Rory…"

"I also wanted to thank you for being there for mom…and me. Every time mom got hurt you were there. And every time I needed you, you were there."

"Your welcome," was all Luke could say as Rory moved over to give him a hug.

"I have question. You don't have to answer but…"

"What is it?"

"Why did mom really not drink tonight?"

"She just didn't feel like it."

"Ok, goodnight Luke."

"Night."