Disclaimer: I don't own the characters or dialogue from the Gilmore Girls, nor do I own any of the song lyrics contained in the following story.

A/N: I love that so many people have read chapter one, and thanks to all of you who reviewed…please continue to do so! To all of you who aren't reviewing…please…even if you tell me you hate it…let me know what you think!

Now don't get me wrong, I love how Amy did things, I truly do. But these songs made me think of a way they could have come together and let each other know they were "all in" a little sooner, and I had to write it down. Just another romantic way to do this, damn it! TeeHee.

Everything up until the diner scene in Raincoats and Recipes is the same, but it veers off from there.

This is the second of three chapters.

I know I usually use italics for thoughts, but we're not inside anyone's head today, so italics are used for emphasis and the lyrics of the song.

And now, for your pleasure… A Little Clarity: Chapter 2

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Chapter 2: Clarity

Later that afternoon, Lorelai struggled up the front steps to her house. She had coffee in one hand, her dry cleaning in the other, and the mail in her mouth. There was a run in her pantyhose; she had spilled coffee on her blouse earlier in the day, and the doors…the doors for her beautiful inn had still not arrived.

It was one of those days.

As she began to struggle with the front door, she noticed a CD case duct taped at eye level. She opened the door, set her coffee on the table in the hall, removed the mail from her mouth, grimacing at the lipstick marks on the envelopes, and pried the mystery disc from the door.

"Rory, I thought Lane didn't have to hide contraband here anymore…" She called out, removing the tape so she could see the disc's title.

"Ror--" Her voice trailed off and she dropped her dry cleaning on the floor. Across the blue disc, Luke's bold script read:

Lorelai,

I want to be very clear about my intentions.

Luke

She darted over to the stereo, and fumbled the disc in. When she heard the opening instrumentals, she squealed, hopping up and down.

"Rory! Rory, where are you?" She yelled excitedly. She stopped yelling when the vocals started, not wanting to miss a single word, even though she could remember them all by heart.

I can't fight this feeling any longer.
And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow.
What started out as friendship,
Has grown stronger.
I only wish I had the strength to let it show.

I tell myself that I can't hold out forever.
I said there is no reason for my fear.
Cause I feel so secure when we're together.
You give my life direction,
You make everything so clear.

Rory burst in through the side door. "What's all the yelling about? I was outside reading, and suddenly you're screaming like a banshee--"

Lorelai ran over and clamped her hand over Rory's mouth. "Shhhh…Listen."

And even as I wander,
I'm keeping you in sight.
You're a candle in the window,
On a cold, dark winter's night.
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might.

Rory pried her mother's fingers away from her face. "Why are we listening to this?" she asked, her brow furrowed in confusion.

"Luke!" Lorelai squealed, hopping excitedly from one foot to the other.

"Mom," Rory stated in a calm tone, "I may not know everything about 80's bands, but I do know that Luke was never a member of REO Speedwagon."

And I can't fight this feeling anymore.
I've forgotten what I started fighting for.
It's time to bring this ship into the shore,
And throw away the oars, forever.

Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore.
I've forgotten what I started fighting for.
And if I have to crawl upon the floor,
Come crashing through your door,
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore.

During the instrumental break,Lorelai explained. "No..no…he taped this CD to the door…with a note…so I'd be clear about his intentions. And he wants to throw away his oars…cause he can't fight the feeling and…and…I'm a candle!" She finished triumphantly, grabbing Rory's hands and jumping up and down.

"So you think you're dating then?" grinned Rory.

"I—I guess we are," said Lorelai dreamily.

"Does--" Rory began

Lorelai waved her hand in Rory's face. "Shh, shh….this is a good part!"

My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you.
I've been running round in circles in my mind.
And it always seems that I'm following you, girl,
Cause you take me to the places,
That alone I'd never find.

"How long has it been since you heard this song?" Rory inquired.

"About 15 years, give or take."

Rory was skeptical. "Then how can you possible remember when the good parts are?"

"Because great 80's songs can never be forgotten…now shhh. I'm listening to my song." Lorelai's eyes twinkled.

And even as I wander,
I'm keeping you in sight.
You're a candle in the window
On a cold, dark winter's night.
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might.

"As I was saying before…Does Luke know you're dating?"

Lorelai rolled her eyes. "Hel-loo…he's the one who taped this CD to my door…it was his idea."

"Yeah, but that defines what he wants….how does he know you concur?"

Panic crossed Lorelai's face, "Oh no! What do I do? What if he doesn't know? Rory, what do I do?" She collapsed on the couch.

Rory grinned. "Well, you could just walk into the diner during the lunch rush and lay a back bending kiss on 'im."

"I could…" Lorelai pondered.

And I can't fight this feeling anymore.
I've forgotten what I started fighting for.
It's time to bring this ship into the shore,
And throw away the oars, forever.

Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore.
I've forgotten what I started fighting for.
And if I have to crawl upon the floor,
Come crashing through your door,
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore.

Tired of waiting for a better response from her mother, Rory got sarcastic. "Or, you could just sit here dreamily on the couch and wait to see if he does come crashing through the door and crawling across the floor….though I probably wouldn't hold my breath if I were you."

As the song and Rory's tirade ended, an idea struck Lorelai. She jumped up from the couch and grabbed Rory's hand.

"Nope, I have a better idea. Go grab your laptop, we have work to do!" she said, reaching across and pushing the play button to start the song playing again.

I can't fight this feeling any longer.
And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow.
What started out as friendship,
Has grown stronger.
I only wish I had the strength to let it show…

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A/N: Well, was I right? Is that not totally (80's inspired adjective, I'm 12 again ok?) a Luke song? Review and let me know whether you agree…

Final chapter will be up within a week.