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Chapter 5

Logan walked around in Rory and Paris's dorm as Rory showered and got ready to go to Stars Hollow. She was going to take Paris with her since Paris had nothing else to do anyway. "So you know Rory's mom?" Logan asked.

"Yes," Paris replied, not looking up at him.

"What she like?"

"She's cool. Lorelai and Rory are more like best friends than mother and daughter."

"So I hear. And that guy she's always talking about..."

"Luke?"

"Yeah, that's him. What's he like?"

"Luke is an awkward man. Very grouchy. Wears flannel and a baseball cap that's on backwards. Works in a diner he owns. Lives above that diner. Drives a really old truck."

"Wow. That's a big difference from the world the Gilmore family comes from."

"Lorelai and Rory come from a different Gilmore world."

"What do Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore think of that guy?"

"Richard and Emily Gilmore don't really have a say in Lorelai's relationship with Luke. He's a good guy. You might want to use his name. He likes that."

"Did Rory wait this long to introduce all her old boyfriends to her parents?"

"No. Just you. All her ex-boyfriends lived in Stars Hollow already. Not much of a hassle."

"What's not much of a hassle?" Rory asked as she walked out of her room.

"Taking Paris with you to have breakfast with your parents. I thought it was kinda weird she's going with you to spend the day with your family," Logan lied.

"Paris knows them and they know her. I think she's actually growing on them. We really need to get going. I don't want to keep my parents waiting."

"Hey, why don't I go with you guys?"

"What?"

"I don't have anything else to do today. Why not? I'd love to meet your mom and dad."

"Oh um, my parents are just expecting me and Paris. I don't wanna just spring you on them. I don't want them to met you like that. I'm sorry Logan. Maybe next time."

"Oh. Yeah. Next time. I'll see you later then. Call me?"

"I will. Bye." Rory kissed Logan on the cheek and she and Paris left.

"He thinks Luke is your dad," Paris remarked as they headed to Rory's car.

"Luke was there more than my real dad when I was growing up. He is my dad," Rory said.

"Sentimentally, but not biologically. You don't even call Luke 'Dad'. You call him Luke."

"And?"

"You're going to have to tell him the truth someday."

"Someday. Just not today."

"Are you going to tell Luke and your mom about Logan?"

"I stand by my previous statement."

Rory and Paris walked into the diner. They looked around and saw Miss Patty with Babette gossiping as usual. Kirk was at the counter along with a few other of the 'usuals'. And Lane was running around putting plates in front of customers.

"Hey Lane," Rory greeted her friend.

"Rory! You're early," Lane remarked. "Hi Paris."

"Lane," Paris greeted.

"Where's Mom and Luke?" Rory asked.

"Luke's in the back and your mom is using the upstairs bathroom," Lane replied.

"Why doesn't she use the one down here?" Paris asked.

"Makes her feel special to be able to go upstairs and use Luke's bathroom. My mother is a very strange woman," Rory replied. Just then, Lorelai walked into the diner from upstairs. "Hi Mom."

"Hey Rory," Lorelai greeted. "Oh, you brought Paris. Hey Paris."

"Hello Lorelai," Paris greeted.

"Luke's just making us some breakfast right now. Do you want some coffee while we wait?"

"Coffee sounds great Mom," Rory replied.

"Sit and I'll get you some." Lorelai walked behind the counter and took out three coffee mugs.

"Luke isn't going to be mad you're back there?" Rory asked as Lorelai filled her cup.

"Honey, I'm the girlfriend remember? I can do whatever I want."

"Lorelai!" Luke yelled as he walked out from the back. "What are you doing?"

"Uh oh." She hurried from behind the counter and sat next to Rory, giggling as she did.

"How many times have I told you not to do that? My insurance doesn't cover you. If a box fell on your head, that's it."

"But I'm the girlfriend remember?"

"Don't go behind my counter."

"Say kiss."

"Kiss." Lorelai leaned over the counter and gave Luke a quick peck on the lips.

"Morning Rory."

"Hey Luke," Rory smiled.

"Paris is here," Lorelai stated.

"I see that. How are you Paris?" Luke asked as the group migrated to a table by the window.

"I'm fine thank you. I hope I'm not imposing," Paris said.

"Don't worry. You're not. Caesar, grab one more breakfast plate for Paris please."

Luke put the three plates he was carrying on the table. Rory noticed that there was a bandage wrapped around his left hand that went down to mid-forearm. "Oh my gosh Luke, what happened to you?" Rory asked.

"This? Oh it's nothing. I just fell off a ladder when I was changing the porch light earlier."

"You fell off the ladder changing the porch light?"

"After I was electrocuted."

"You were electrocuted?!?"

"More like a little shock. Your mother flipped the switch too early."

"How was I supposed to know I wasn't supposed to flip the switch?" Lorelai asked in defense.

"When I said 'Lorelai, don't flip the switch or I'll get electrocuted,' it should have been a given. But really Rory, it's nothing. I'm fine."

After breakfast, Lorelai left to do a few things at the inn and Luke brought the dishes to the back. While he was gone, Rory, Paris, and Lane chatted at the table. Rory's attention was diverted when the bell above the door rang and Richard walked in. She excused herself and walked over to her grandfather, dragging him back outside.

"Rory, what in heaven's name are you doing?" Richard asked.

"What are you doing here?" Rory asked with a hint of anger.

"I came to see Luke."

"Why? So you can yell at him more? Or maybe you wanted to insult him further?"

"Rory, I have no idea what you're talking about."

"You and grandma insulted him last night Grandpa. You poked fun of his profession, his way of life, and even his car. You didn't say anything to him directly, but you might as well have."

"I did no such thing. I respect Luke for everything he does."

"Yeah right. If you didn't want him to propose to Mom, that's all you had to say. But don't worry, he didn't get to. Max Medina showed up at the restaurant and ruined everything."

"I know."

"You know? You didn't..."

"No. Emily did." Richard sighed. "Your grandmother didn't want Luke to propose to Lorelai. Instead of saying so, she decided to send Max and a bunch of other teachers from Chilton to the same restaurant Luke and Lorelai would be at."

"Oh my God. Why would she do such a thing?"

"Emily and I wanted your mother to marry someone of higher prestige than Mr. Danes. I came to terms that wouldn't happen, but your grandmother didn't. But I assure you, she will not be interfering anymore."

"I'm sorry Grandpa. I shouldn't have attacked you like that. Now I feel like an idiot."

"Think nothing of it Rory. You were just protecting Luke. He's a good man. I hope one day you'll find someone like him."

"Yeah. Me too." Rory smiled at her grandfather and they walked back into the diner.

Just as they walked in, Luke was walking out of the back. He spotted Richard and froze. "Mr. Gilmore," he finally managed to get out. "What are you doing here?"

"I came to see you," Richard replied as he took a seat at the counter.

"Would you like something to eat? Or some coffee or tea?"

"I'm fine. Thank you for asking. I'm going to get straight to the point Luke. Emily and my behavior was unacceptable last night."

"Mr. Gilmore..."

"No, no son. This needs to be said. I'm sorry. What Emily said was rude and extremely out of line. I want you to know that I fully support your relationship with my daughter. You are an honorable man, worthy of my daughter."

"Thank you Mr. Gilmore."

"I'm not sure where Emily stands in all this anymore. She's had time to think, but I don't know if she's changed her mind. I hope her actions haven't changed your mind about proposing."

"They haven't. I appreciate you coming here to talk to me, but I have some things to do."

"Of course, you've got a business to run. I, of all people, should know not to disturb a man when he's working. How about we go out for a round of golf some day? I promise, no talk of franchising."

"Yeah," Luke laughed. "I'd like that. I'll call you later." Richard nodded and left the diner, waving to Rory on his way out.

"Since when does Luke golf?" Babette asked Patty.

Lorelai quietly walked into the house. After work, she met up with Rory, Paris, and Lane to go shopping. She didn't mean to take so long, but there was a sale at the mall and she was sucked in. She didn't even need half the things she got, but she bought them anyway. She felt bad so she bought Luke some shirts, a few flannel and a couple formal ones.

She walked into the bedroom to see Luke already in bed, fast asleep. It was Saturday and she knew he had to have been really busy. Then she had to go and steal Lane away. Bad Lorelai! she scolded herself. She quickly dressed, set the alarm for the morning, and got into bed, careful not to wake Luke. She watched him sleep for about an hour before sleep overcame her too.

It was about five thirty when the alarm went off. It wasn't just any alarm though. Oh no. It was Lorelai's farm animal alarm. The one Luke knew nothing about. He nearly feel out of bed when he heard the sudden squealing of pigs.

"What the hell is that?" Luke asked.

"The alarm," Lorelai replied, still half asleep.

"It sounds like a pig."

"It is. Now get back into bed."

"Why does your alarm sound like a pig?" Luke asked as he walked over to Lorelai's side of the bed and picked up the clock.

"Because the chicks bring back memories of the time you broke my lamp. Come on Luke. Sleep is good."

Luke examined the clock. Great, it was one of those clocks with a million buttons that were completely useless. He made a bold choice and pressed a button, hoping the squealing would soon stop. Wrong choice. Now ducks were quacking. "Stupid ducks," Luke mumbled to himself as he pressed the button again. The quacking only got louder.

"Luke, what are you doing?" Lorelai asked, giving up on sleep.

"I think I got the ducks mad." Lorelai took the alarm and pressed a button and the alarm was off. "Please. Come back to bed and sleep."

"How did you..."

"Sleep!!"

"Yes dear." Luke walked back to his side of the bed and climbed in. He turned his head and stared at the sleeping Lorelai. So this is what I'm going to get myself into, he thought to himself. He smiled at the thought. He couldn't wait to spend the rest of his life with this woman..

A/N: Again, I needed to get a few things out of the way before the proposal. I may delay it one more chapter, but I highly doubt it. We'll see how it goes.