Lorelai was coming to terms with everything going on around her. Luke was here, Colleen was his girlfriend, now she could calm her self down some. Luke however opened a whole new chapter or mixed emotions. He didn't know what he would say, but he had to say something.

"Lorelai..." Luke began "These past 6 months have been life changing for me. I moved towns, I changed jobs, I've met all kinds of new people. I left everything behind. I told myself it was for the best I told myself I was happy. But the truth is, I didn't feel anything until the night I saw Rory at that gas station ... When I found out you was close by, all I could do was think about seeing you. Of course I didn't picture it to be as dramatic as it was, but nevertheless I am so glad to see you."

Lorelai sighed. She wasn't going to give in, she had to stand strong.

Luke continued. "Like I said before, I don't know why you dumped me you said it was over Chris's death, but it's not. You know I didn't kill him on purpose Lorelai... I know you know that. Honestly I think you're afraid of commitment and falling in love with someone, but I've got news for you Lorelai Gilmore, you've fallen in love. What do I have to do to make you accept that?"

I have never heard him speak like that. Lorelai thought to herself. That is amazing.

Lorelai looked down and then back up at Luke. "We can't forget everything Luke. Look at us... we're both in different towns, Stars Hollow is miles and miles away. And there's Colleen... and then there's Sookie..." Lorelai's voice dropped after the last part.

"Sookie?" Luke replied. "How does Sookie come in to this?"

"Her and Jackson died a couple weeks ago in a car accident. We drove back to Stars Hollow for the funeral."

"And then that's the night I saw Rory." Luke added. "Lorelai I had no idea Sookie and Jackson passed away." Luke's heart was just aching too much.

Lorelai's heart was aching too, every moment was becoming harder and harder to get through. Finally Lorelai got up to leave. "I figured you didn't...since I didn't see you at the funeral."

"Wait." Luke stopped her. "Did we solve anything?" he asked hopefully.

"We'll talk again." Lorelai replied solemnly "I need time to think."

Luke understood, some thinking time wouldn't be so bad for himself either. Luke offered to walk with Lorelai to find Rory, but she refused the offer. When Lorelai finally found Rory they both headed off to the parking lot.

"So..." Rory asked.

"I don't want to talk about it Rory." Lorelai replied looking straight ahead.

Ouch... That was a little harsh. Rory guessed that Lorelai was upset over her keeping Luke a secret. How could Rory blame her for feeling somewhat betrayed. She just hoped it would pass soon. When they got home Lorelai walked outside on the porch and sat in a chair. Rory knew it was best to leave her alone she would come to Rory if she wanted.

What am I doing? Lorelai thought. I moved here to get my life together and now everything is still falling apart. Luke's right... I know he didn't kill Chris on purpose... I know he didn't. Why did I lie like that? How could I ever accuse Luke of being a murder. I still love him... just as much as I ever did and he knows it. God... why does he have to know it?

After several minutes of thinking things over Lorelai reached a conclusion. She walked inside and found Rory sitting in her room reading.

"Rory... I'm not mad at you." Lorelai began inviting herself in. "I understand you was trying to protect me."

"You had already been through so much, I figured the last thing you needed was to see Luke or know that he was close by."

"That's a sweet thought hun, but you should have figured we'd bump into each other sooner or later." Lorelai smiled.

"I figured it would be better to ride it out instead of blow it up." Rory replied.

Lorelai sat down beside her. "I know I've made life harder on us."

"Mom..." Rory replied.

"You don't have to say anything Rory... I know I have. And I know that drama seems to follow us wherever we go, even now we thought everything would cool down for a while and then Luke shows up out of the blue."

"I admit there's a lot of drama." Rory agreed. "But I don't think you've messed anything up. You've been the best mother I could ever ask for."

"Aw." Lorelai smile and took her hand down the back of Rory's head. "Thanks."

"Your welcome." Rory smiled.

"Don't worry." Lorelai confirmed. "It's all going to get better soon."

As the Gilmore girls settled in for the night, Colleen stared out the dark window. She was alone and was convinced Lorelai wasn't coming back. She picked up the time magazine Lorelai had dropped off earlier. When she saw the Connecticut address on the old magazine she had a pretty good guess on why Rory ran out, and Lorelai didn't come back.

"Life's not worth the living." Colleen sobbed.