A Different Path
Chapter 11: Thank You
Disclaimer: It's still not mine :)
Summary: 'You've come to a fork in the road and you don't have a map' … A story about Luke and Lorelai.
A/N: So, I started writing this last night and I was trying so hard to finish it because I wouldn't be able to post until Saturday if I didn't. I ended up finishing it, but I didn't proofread or anything, so I just decided that I would post it later. BUT! Then, I woke up this morning with 10 inches of snow on the ground and I have a snow day! And, guys this is seriously really weird for me because I think I've only had like 3 snow days in my life. My town ALWAYS has school… the last time I had a day off because of weather was two years ago when it was -40 degrees outside with the windchill and if you stepped outside for like a second, you'd get frostbite... seriously, my town always never ever has snows days... so I'm excited, LOl. But, anyway, now I can proofread and post it and all that good stuff because it's 6:30 in the morning and I won't be able to fall back asleep, and everyong I know is being normal and sleeping in until 12, so I'm bored… Yes, anyways…
This is basically what you would call a filler episode/ chapter. I mean, there is a point to it, or else why would I be writing it? Exactly. Anyway, it's just not full of drama and stuff, you know what I mean. Please review.
And thanks to:
orangesherbert7: Oh man, I hope you feel better. I'm glad I could provide some entertainment for you... I hate staying home sick, it's so boring and there's never anything good on TV. It's all like Dora the Explorer or soaps or the news... Yup, it sucks. I'm glad you liked last chapter.. This chapter isn't as good, it's even a little pointless, but you know... it's a filler, so what can I say?
Luke'sGirl: Thanks, I'm so glad you like it. This chapter is just a filler, so it's not that good.. but I hope you like it anyway
Menghis: Well, here you go... I hope you like it!
rubberducky3399: Yeah, that was a good ending place... but a lot of my stories end when Luke and Lorelai get back together andI'd like to give everyone a little more this time... I hope you guys like the rest of it
suusje32: haha, sorry. Thanks!
J.Stone: Unfortunately, no outfit. Boohoo... yes anyway... nothing too serious, don't worry... and no, there's not going to be a Christmas chapter... sorry
Crazy for Luke: Lol, well that's good and Thank you!
bluedaisy05: Thank you! I'm glad you liked it
RogueHoney: Thank youu! I'm so glad everybody liked it, I think that would have been the better ending place, but I figured I'd give everyone a little more L/L stuff before I finish
philadelphiaEAGLESfan: Thank you!
lukelorelai-en: I know what you mean, even if you know they are going to be together... you just want it to happen now
gilmorelover23: Yup definitely. Thank youu
Javamaniac: Yup, you are probably right... I just figure I'd give everyone a little more L/L stuff beforeI finish... if it sucks, just pretend that, that was the ending, lol. Yeah, I'm actually starting a new story... I'll post it in a week or two...
JoEySaNgEl1534: Thats alright, don't feeel bad. Yeahhh, that's what I thought too but everyone was going crazy and begging me to bring them together, so I decided to make them happy and put them together
gilmoregirlsfanatic: Yeah, I liked his 'i'd do anything for you' speech too... I'm glad you liked it
localizy: Nah, I won't
LucyGoose: Yesssss, thank you so much! I'm glad your glad I'm continueing... yeah, I don't know, I'm tired lol.
scubaluver: Yeah, that's what I love about Fanfic mannnn, you can make them say all the things you wanted them to say during the show
racheleigh: well, i'm glad... thank you!
GilmoreGirlsFreakazoid: I tried. I hope it wasn't a very long wait... I think it was like 3 days, right? That's pretty good.
Marcel-Marceau-chicken: You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome.
vandi80: Yup, yup, yup... it won't be anything big or crazy... just you know, something to make it interesting.
javarox: I know what you mean, don't worry.
Apostrophe: Well, I've actually started writing another story and I shouldbe posting it sometime soon...
GGFAN6: Yuppp I know, I would definitely have tons of angry reviewers lol.
Lukelorelaichick: That's cool... I get it. Yeah, lol. And yeah, I liked that part, too so I'm glad you said that
lilrabbitangel14: Haha. Thank you
screaming truth: Lol, that's what I was going for
S.Roman: Priceless, Google, Alphabet Soup... Thank you!
lollysamantha: 3 days... That's pretty good... Or actually, I think I updated last on Sunday... Hm... who knows?
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LoVeLuKe: Yeah well, the best ones do
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And now... Chapter #11...
It was definitely one of those mornings. It was one of those perfect, sunny, beautiful mornings. She could hear birds singing outside her window. The sun was just rising, and the sky was orange and pink. The sun was barely peaking through the window, but it still brightened up the bedroom. The room looked like same as it did most other mornings, but today the sun looked like it belonged there. She was happy, she was truly happy. And so was he.
She smiled when her eyes fluttered open and she woke up to the light up room, the warm bed, and Luke sleeping so close to her. For the months that they had been together before the break up, she couldn't remember ever waking up in his arms. Sometimes they would fall asleep, tangled up in each other, but during the night, they would always separate and go to their own sides of the bed. This morning, however, was different. They were still wrapped in each other's arms, and she loved it.
She glanced over to the fuzzy clock on her nightstand. 5:02
She looked up at Luke and put her hand against his cheek, before placing a few kisses on his neck until he woke up.
"It's 5:02." She whispered.
He mumbled something that she didn't understand, and then he pulled her even closer.
"You have to open the diner." She told him.
"Mm… later." He mumbled.
"Kirk is going to be very upset when you're not there to make him his quarter-calf." Lorelai said, a little too bubbly for someone who didn't like getting up so early. But, how could she not be happy? She hadn't woken up to Luke in a long time, and she was enjoying every moment of it.
"Stupid Kirk, stupid, stupid, Kirk." He mumbled, which made her giggle a little. When they were apart, this was one of the things she had missed most; being with him in the morning.
"C'mon Luke, you have to take a shower." She told him, running her hand up and down his chest.
He pulled her even closer to him, and she knew what he was saying. She took his hand and laced his fingers with hers.
"C'mon." She said.
"OK." He said, slowly getting up, his eyes still completely closed.
She looked at him and laughed. She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him for a couple minutes, just so happy that he was there with her. He finally opened his eyes and kissed the top of her head.
"You wanna go out tonight?" He asked her.
"Mhm." She said.
"7?" He asked.
"Mhm." She said again, before looking up at him and giving him a kiss.
"Let's go." She said, taking his hand again and then leading him into the bathroom.
Lorelai sat on her front porch, hugging her black coat tightly around her body. It was still a little cold outside, even if it was April. Luke had just left a few minutes ago, and she was going to meet him for breakfast in an hour or two, but for now she just felt like sitting outside. It was beautiful out, and for the first time in a while, she could enjoy it.
"Lorelai?" She heard Babette call her from her own yard.
Lorelai sighed and said, "hey Babette," with a fake smile.
"Hi, honey. Was that Luke's car I saw out here all night?" She asked. "Are you guys back together? Boy, is Pattie going to be excited when she finds out. Stupid Taylor, he's been going crazy ever since the break up. This break up has made the whole town crazy. Kirk's been having nightmares. He says he keeps dreaming that he's sitting on Big Red and there's somebody else's butt print in the seat and it won't go away… swears it's because of the break up. The whole town has gone crazy." Babette rambled on.
"I think they were already there, Babette." Lorelai said, smiling to herself because she knew that was something Luke would say.
"What, doll?" Babette asked.
"Never mind." Lorelai said shaking her head.
"So?" Babette asked.
"So, what?" Lorelai replied.
"Are you and Luke back together?" She asked eagerly.
"We're back together." Lorelai said, nodding, figuring that Babette would spread the news around fast.
"Oh, honey that's great! I have to run, though. I made a bet with Tillie and now she owes me $20!" Babette said before running off, leaving Lorelai to role her eyes at her crazy neighbor.
She pulled out her cell phone, and dialed her daughter's number.
"I… hate you…" Rory answered the phone sleepily.
"Hey kid." Lorelai answered happily.
"It cannot be before 9 o'clock." Rory said.
"You are correct, sir!" Lorelai said.
Rory gasped.
"You just saw the time, huh?" Lorelai said.
"It's not even 7!" Rory said.
"Well, it's nice to know that they teach you how to read a clock in that big, fancy school of yours." Lorelai said.
"Mom, why are you calling me at 7 o'clock? And why are you awake? How much caffeine have you had today? Mom… you know you can't have caffeine. How many cups? 5? 6? 7? Mom?" Rory babbled on, sleepily.
"What is this 20 questions?" Lorelai asked.
"Mom, you're not supposed to have any coffee." Rory told her.
"I didn't." Lorelai answered.
"Mom, I told you before, no matter how much Miss Pattie swears by it, it's not Kool Aid!" Rory said.
"I didn't drink any of Miss Pattie's Kool Aid, Rory. Which, by the way, reminds me I found the beer in the vegetable drawer." Lorelai said.
"Damn." Rory said finally sitting up and opening her eyes.
"So, why so cheery?" Rory asked after a yawn.
"Well…" Lorelai said.
"What is it?" Rory asked.
"I feel like I should have a drum roll or something." Lorelai said.
"Mom, it's before 7. If you want to call me back when the early bird is actually up, I'd be happy to provide you with a drum roll." Rory said.
"No, no." Lorelai said. "I need you to help me find the perfect dress." Lorelai smiled.
"For what?" Rory asked, rubbing her eyes.
"My Back Together Date with Luke." Lorelai said grinning.
"Your- your what?" Rory asked.
"Luke and I got back together." Lorelai told her.
"When?" She asked, completely awake now.
"Last night." Lorelai answered.
"What happened?" Rory asked excitedly.
"Do you really wanna know?" Lorelai asked.
"Yes!"
"Well… it's definitely true what they say." Lorelai said.
"What does who say?" Rory asked.
"You know… they." Lorelai said.
"What?" Rory asked.
"You know… they." Lorelai said exaggerating the word.
"Never mind. What do they say?" Rory asked, shaking her head.
"You know, that thing how make up sex is always better." Lorelai said with a smile.
"Oh, gross!" Rory said.
"You said you wanted to know." Lorelai said defensively.
"I cannot deal with you this early in the morning." Rory said.
"Oh, you know you love me." Lorelai said in a singsong voice.
"Yeah, yeah. Tell Luke, good luck for me… tell him to buy some duct tape or something." Rory said.
"Bye, babe." Lorelai said.
"Bye Mom. I'll call you later about that dress." Rory said.
"Thank you." Lorelai said happily.
Rory smiled and then hung up the phone.
"Hey Kirk." Luke said as Kirk sat in front of him, at the counter.
"Hey Luke." Kirk answered.
"What can I get for you?" Luke asked.
"Oh, nothing." Kirk said, drumming his fingers on the counter.
"You OK, Kirk?" Luke asked.
"Well, I just made $10 from Taylor, so it's been a pretty good day so far." Kirk said.
"Why'd Taylor give you $10?" Luke asked, still staring down at his note pad.
"Well, I won the bet." Kirk said simply.
"What bet?" Luke asked.
"On you and Lorelai." Kirk said.
"What?" Luke asked, looking up at him, now.
"I bet $10 that you would get back together, and Taylor said you wouldn't. Sucker." Kirk said.
"You bet on us?" Luke asked.
"Well, everybody was doing it." Kirk said, defensively.
"Kirk, if everybody jumped off a bridge, would you do it?" Luke asked.
"Well, I'd get kind of lonely if everybody jumped off a bridge…" Kirk began.
Luke put his hand up. "No, just stop. Forget it." He said.
"Hey, Luke, can I ask you something?" Kirk asked.
"No." He answered, even though he knew Kirk would keep talking anyway.
"OK, so I read in Cosmo that the best sex is make up sex…" Kirk began.
"Cosmo?" Luke asked.
"But, when Lulu and I fought that one time… see, she said that yellow Jello was better, but I thought green was better." Kirk explained.
Luke rolled his eyes. "What's the point, Kirk?" He asked.
"And anyway, she was too tired, so we didn't have sex, and I never got to try out Cosmo's theory." Kirk said.
"That's too bad, Kirk." Luke said.
"So, I was just wondering… what's your opinion?"
"On what?" Luke asked.
"On make up sex."
"Aw jeez, Kirk." Luke said, rolling his eyes.
"C'mon Luke, I just need to know… I mean, I was thinking… Is it worth it? You know, maybe I could just pick a little
fight with Lulu… you know, tell her she smells funny or something? Then, we'd make up and have make up sex." Kirk said.
"OK, Kirk, you need to leave." Luke said.
"But, Luke." Kirk whined.
"Kirk. Leave." Luke told him.
Kirk sighed, and left. Luke continued to wipe the counter, until he heard the bells above the door jingle. He could always tell when Lorelai walked in. He didn't know how, but he always could.
"Kirk just-" She said pointing to the street, but he interrupted her with a kiss.
"Mmm…" She said as they pulled away.
"Pancakes?" He asked.
"Nah." She said.
"French toast?" He asked.
She shook her head.
"Waffles? Bacon? Eggs?" He asked.
"How about… a pickle… and uh, some mozzarella cheese… actually, no- scratch that. Do you have lime popsicles?"
Luke blinked a few times.
"Sorry… you know… cravings." She said nervously. "I'll have pancakes." She said.
"No, that's fine. I'll get you popsicles." He said.
"No, I want pancakes now… with uh… jimmies." She said.
"OK…" Luke said. "Shouldn't you, you know… watch your sugar intake?" He asked.
"Luke, c'mon, I gave up coffee… with no arguments I might add." She told him. "I need sugar." She told him dramatically.
"Alright, I'll just go by Doose's a get jimmies." He said.
"Get the lime popsicles while you're there." She said. "And spray cheese!"
He rolled his eyes and went out the door.
"Morning Luke." Taylor said as Luke went to the register.
"Hi Taylor." Luke said.
Taylor looked down at his basket. "Interesting assortment you have here, Luke."
"Yeah, well… Lorelai was crave- uh, she wanted this." Luke said, hoping Taylor didn't know what he almost said.
"Ah, yes… I heard you and Lorelai got back together." Taylor said.
"Yup, we did." Luke said, shoving his hands in his pockets.
Taylor looked around at the food in Luke's basket. "She's not… pregnant, is she Luke?" Taylor asked.
Luke's eyes practically burst out of his eye sockets. "No, no… she's not, why?" Luke stuttered.
"Oh, well I saw her walking around with a pregnancy test… She should know better, those bags from the pharmacy are always see-through... I asked Kirk about it and he told me that it wasn't for her… but…" Taylor said.
"You saw her, what? No, Taylor, it's not-"
"And then you guys get back together… and now, the food." Taylor eyed Luke suspiciously.
"You're crazy, Taylor. This whole town is crazy. Lorelai likes weird food, you know that… She has always liked this stuff. You're crazy." Luke said. "You're just mad because you lost $10 to Kirk!" He said, and with that, he left and went back to the diner.
"Hey, Mister." Lorelai greeted him.
"You know those pharmacy bags are see-through." He told her, as he started taking things out of his bag.
"What?" She asked.
"The bags… they are see-through. Taylor saw." He whispered the last part.
"Taylor saw what?" She asked.
"The test." He whispered.
"Aw, stupid, stupid." She said, starting to slap herself lightly on the topof her head. "Stupid, stupid Lorelai." She said.
He took her hand. "Hey, stop." He told her.
"Whatever… they'll know… They would have found out anyway." He said with a shrug.
"At least there was no floor show this time." She said, and surprisingly, he actually knew what she was talking about.
"Mhm." He agreed, and kissed her.
"Now, chop, chop with those pancakes, Mister!" She said.
He laughed, kissed her one last time, and then went to make her pancakes.
Lorelai stood in front of the mirror, in her bra and sweat pants, talking on the phone to Rory.
"I think I'm showing." She said as she rubbed her stomach.
"Mom, you're crazy." Rory said.
"That's what the guys in white keep telling me." She said.
"So, where is your man taking you tonight?"
"My man is surprising me." Lorelai smiled.
"Oohh." Rory cooed.
"Mhm." Lorelai agreed.
"So, what did the town say when they found out about the reconciliation?" Rory asked.
"Well, Babette was happy that she won her $20 bet with Tillie and Kirk would stop having nightmares." Lorelai explained.
"Nightmares?"
"Don't ask." Lorelai replied quickly.
"Wouldn't think of it." Rory said.
"Yup, and Taylor was pretty mad because he lost $10 to Kirk and now has to find other ways to make our lives miserable. Carrie took a few too many Extra Strength Tylenol and wound up in the Emergency Room, but she is fine now. Pattie lent me a bunch of books…" Lorelai continued.
"Not asking about that one either." Rory commented.
"Good plan." Lorelai said. "Kirk wanted advice on make up sex from Luke… something about Cosmo and green Jello and… or maybe it was yellow Jello." Lorelai said.
"Sounds dirty." Rory said.
"Very." Lorelai said. "Oh and Gypsy starting telling me embarrassing stories about Luke from high school so I would dump him and be stupid with my car and then give her money, again. However, Luke didn't do any embarrassing things during high school, like a normal person. The best story she had was the time he spilled milk on a teacher, freshmen year…" Lorelai said. "It was disappointing."
"I'm sure you could get some Luke dirt from Liz." Rory said.
"Hmm… must remember that." Lorelai said.
"So, Liz and TJ must be happy." Rory said.
"Liz jumped up and down for awhile and TJ gave me a present." Lorelai said.
"A present?" Rory asked.
"He drew me on his etch-a-sketch."
"That's love." Rory said.
"What do you think about the pink dress?" Lorelai asked, holding it up to herself.
"Definitely the pink dress." Rory said.
"You sure?" She asked.
"Yup."
"Cross your fingers that I still fit into it." Lorelai said.
"Crossing." Rory said as she crossed her fingers.
"Aww… Sniffy's." Lorelai said adoringly as she grabbed Luke's hand.
"Well, I figure, you still haven't memorized their menu, yet. Even though, there really is no point because they never bring you what you want, anyway." Luke said.
"I've memorized the desserts." Lorelai said.
"Of course you have." Luke said as he led her inside.
"Lucas! Lorelai!" Maisy exclaimed as the couple came inside.
"Hi Maisy." Lorelai smiled and hugged the woman.
"We haven't seen you guys in a while. You been hogging her, Lucas?" Maisy asked as she hugged him.
"Of course you didn't consider that she might have been hogging me." Luke said.
"Well, they love me more." Lorelai joked.
"Lorelai! Lucas!" Buddy called as he came out from the kitchen.
"Lorelai, you look great! You been hogging her, Lucas?" He asked.
Luke rolled his eyes.
"Lorelai, you're glowing!" Maisy smiled.
Lorelai blushed a little.
"I love your shoes." Maisy commented.
"Oh, thank you." Lorelai smiled.
"This is why we seat ourselves." Luke said.
"Yeah, yeah… Go on, there's a booth over there." Maisy said.
Luke took Lorelai's hand and they walked over to the booth and sat down.
"I'm so glad we came here. We haven't been here since the time they ran out of champagne and Buddy made me that grape soda float… it even had one of those umbrellas in it… it was so cute."
"It was disgusting." Luke said.
"You practically gagged when you saw it." Lorelai laughed.
"And you drank the whole thing in 20 seconds." Luke said.
"I know, it was a slow day for me." Lorelai said. Luke rolled his eyes.
"You had a brain freeze for 10 minutes after that!" Luke said.
"At least I had you to take care of me." She said adoringly.
"Champagne!" Maisy declared as she got to the table.
"And a beer." Buddy said handing it to Luke.
"Thank God." Luke said, taking the beer and taking a sip.
"Oh, um, I…" Lorelai said as Maisy handed her the glass.
"What is it, honey?" Maisy asked.
"Well…uh." She looked over at Luke, who scooted closer to her and rested his hand on her knee.
"We, uh…" Luke began. He looked at Lorelai to make sure it was alright, and when she nodded, he continued.
"Lorelai is… Lorelai is pregnant." Luke said.
"We're having a baby." Lorelai told them, waiting for their reaction.
Buddy and Maisy practically exploded with happiness.
"Buddy, we're going to be grandparents." Lorelai heard Maisy say a few times as she danced around happily. Lorelai smiled at Luke as they watched the two people laugh and smile.
"I knew there was something about you, tonight! I told you! You were glowing." Maisy said happily.
"This calls for a grape soda float!" Buddy announced.
"Yes, yes, yes!" Lorelai said, clapping her hands.
"Oh, God." Luke said.
"I'll go make it!" Buddy said.
"Wait! Buddy!" Lorelai called.
He turned around.
"You got any orange soda?" She smiled playfully.
He smiled. "Aw, gotta try that!" He said.
"Maybe I could knit a little baby blanket." Maisy said, mostly talking to herself.
"Maisy, you can't knit." Luke reminded her.
"Oh, shush, Lucas. That's what the Internet is for!" She said.
Lorelai giggled and he rolled his eyes.
"Maybe a little hat… maybe that would be simpler." Maisy said. "I could get one of those knitting for Dummies books… they have one for knitting, don't they?" She asked, still not talking to anyone in particular.
Then, she turned to them. "So, when's the date?" She asked with a smile.
"The what?" Lorelai asked.
"The date? The wedding? The wedding date…" Maisy said.
Luke practically choked on his beer and Lorelai patted his back until he stopped coughing. How the hell were they supposed to answer that question.
"Oh no, no, no… Don't tell me… Please say you didn't run off to Vegas… Please, Lucas, you are no Britney Spears." Maisy said. "I have waited and waited for you to get married. I've been to plenty of Lizzie's weddings, but yours is different… I've been waiting years! You know, I even know what shoes I would have worn… those nice ones with the buckle… they're blue… so pretty." Maisy said sadly.
"I can't believe I missed it." She said.
"No, no- uh, you didn't… you didn't miss it." Luke said.
"I don't get it." She said.
"We're uh… we're uh… We're um, we're not getting married… yet…" He said, quickly adding the 'yet.'
"Why not?" Maisy asked.
"We just, uh… We don't want to get married just because of the baby." Lorelai said, deciding to leave out the break up, even though Maisy probably knew all about it.
"Huh." Maisy said, not as a question, more of a statement.
"I'd love to see what your father would have said about this." Maisy said with a smile.
"Oh, God." Luke laughed. "I don't even want to think about it."
Lorelai was confused. Why were they laughing? She was so completely confused. Maisy didn't even care that they weren't getting married? She didn't even care that they were having a baby out of wedlock? Oh, how she loved this family…
"Well, you saw what he did to Jimmy." Maisy said.
"No wonder he went out to get diapers and never came back." Luke said.
"Well you make sure I am there, you got that?" Maisy asked pointing to him.
"Course." Luke said, sliding his arm around Lorelai's waist and pulling her close to him. She smiled and put her hand on his knee.
"I'll leave you two alone, come by more often, we miss you around here." She said.
"We will." Luke told her.
"Bye Maisy." Lorelai said.
"She seems so happy." Lorelai said to Luke.
"She does." Luke agreed.
Lorelai rested her head on Luke's shoulder. "I missed you so much." She told him.
He kissed the top of her head. "I missed you, too."
She sat up. "So, tell me… What did you do that whole month we were apart? Besides sit outside my house and sand wood?" She asked.
"Eh, nothing." He said.
"Nothing?" She asked.
"Nothing important." He said.
"What does that mean?" She asked.
"It just means that I did nothing that's worth talking about." He said.
"You didn't… I mean… you didn't…" She couldn't get herself to say it. She wasn't sure if she wanted the answer, especially if it was the wrong answer.
"No." He told her, already knowing what she was thinking.
"Good… Me either." She added quickly, just incase he was wondering.
"Good." He told her.
"So, really? You did nothing this entire month. There has to be a Kirk or TJ story I missed out on. Even a nice frying pan fight with Taylor or something… Anything Luke, I'm begging you!" She said sarcastically.
"Well, I have an Emily story for you." He said.
She jumped when he said that. "A what?" She asked. "My- my mother? My mother, Emily? You have an Emily story?" She asked.
He nodded.
"Oh God, do I want to hear this?" She asked him, tightly closing her eyes.
He rubbed her back a little and began. "So, I walk into the diner, and I'm busy doing something and she just walks up and says 'Luke'… but not in that way she usually says it, it was different, very different… And she starts asking me to talk with her and you know… you and your mother do have something in common." Luke said.
"Now, I know I don't want to hear this." She said.
"You can both persuade anyone to do anything, you're so goddamn persistent." He said.
"Eh, well." She said shrugging.
"So, anyway… I got outside, expecting to get lectured and bitched out by your mother…"
"About knocking me up…" Lorelai interrupted.
"Yeah, but she just started talking about how you won't talk to her and how Rory was yelling at her… I didn't even know Rory could yell." Luke said.
"Rory yelled at her? When?"
"I don't know." Luke said. "But, then, your mother said it was her fault we broke up."
"No!" Lorelai said in disbelief.
"Yes." Luke nodded.
"Please tell me you had a camera… a tape recorder… anything." Lorelai said.
"Sorry". Luke said.
"She really admitted it was her fault?" Lorelai said, perplexed about this. "I mean… partly her fault." Lorelai said, because she knew it was definitely not only her mother's fault. She just didn't like to admit that she screwed up, but she knew she did. She lied… but her mother did not have to invite Chris to the wedding.
"Yup."
"She's up to something." Lorelai said quickly.
"I don't think she is." Luke responded.
"HA!" Lorelai replied.
"She said she was sorry… and it was weird, but I think she meant it."
"Yup, she's definitely up to something." Lorelai said.
"Then, uh, she started going on about Christopher and how she never liked him… and uh, how you don't want to… be with him." Luke said, shifting around in his seat.
"I don't." Lorelai replied simply.
"Yeah, and um… she said that he wasn't the one." Luke said, tugging at his collar. He wasn't sure why he was telling Lorelai about this. Maybe he just wanted to know if what Emily said was true. Maybe he wanted to know if he was really 'supposed to be the one.' Maybe he wanted to know if she really had imagined getting married to him. He just wanted something… He just wanted something, anything.
"Duh." Lorelai said.
"Yeah, and well, she said that she invited him to the wedding because she could see it… with uh… us." Luke said.
"It? What's that supposed to mean? It? What is she talking about? It? What is it?" Lorelai said.
Luke shrugged. "That's what she said." He told her.
Lorelai shrugged.
"Mhm… And then she just started going on and on about… about uh, about how you're not… how you're not scared." He said, a little more questioning then he meant it to be.
"What?" Lorelai asked, as if she didn't understand.
"Something about trying on wedding dresses and um, commitment… and not being afraid." He told her, hoping she would understand and tell him it's all true.
"I don't get it." Lorelai said.
"Yeah…" Luke said.
"Is that all she said?" Lorelai asked.
"No." Luke told her.
"Well, what else?" She asked, almost afraid to ask.
"Uh… well, she said that, uh… she said she was going to stay out of it… because you're happy and… that's enough for her… or something." Luke said, swallowing hard once he finished.
Lorelai smiled. "I am happy." She told him.
"Me too." He said before leaning in and giving her a kiss.
"She really said that?" Lorelai asked in disbelief.
"I'm not sure how many drinks she had before she said it, but… she said it." Luke said.
"Wow, I really wish I had heard it." Lorelai said.
"Yeah," Luke said. "I think she's… sorry." He said.
"Maybe." Lorelai said, her gaze shifting to nowhere in particular.
"Orange Soda Float for Ms. Lorelai Victoria Gilmore." Buddy announced, causing both of them to jump.
"Oh, hey, thanks Buddy!" Lorelai said, taking a sip. "Mmm… Hey Luke, want a sip?" She asked smiling.
"Maybe later." Luke said rolling his eyes.
"Buddy?" She offered.
"Oh no, I couldn't." Buddy said. Then, he glanced down at the cup, and shrugged, "Well, maybe one little…" He said as he went to take a sip.
"Thatta' boy!" She said as he took a sip. "Good, huh?"
Buddy nodded while licking his lips. Luke cleared his throat loudly.
"Alright, Alright, I'm going." Buddy joked. "Lorelai-hogger." He told Luke before he left.
"They love you." Luke said to Lorelai after Buddy left.
"I love them… they are so great." Lorelai said smiling.
"Yup, they are." Luke said.
"Wow, I just… I still can't believe my mother apologized… Are you sure she apologized?" Lorelai asked.
"Yup." Luke nodded.
"Wow…"
"So, what are you doing to do?" Luke asked.
"Nothing." Lorelai shrugged.
"What?" Luke asked.
"Maybe I'll have some pie later." She said.
"I mean, about your mother."
"I know." She said.
"You're not going to do anything?" He asked.
"What do you want me to do?" She asked.
"I don't know… talk to her?" He said.
"Luke… she invited Chris to the wedding. She told him to break us up… and you still want me to talk to her?" Lorelai asked.
"I just don't want to be the cause of you not talking to your mother… She is your mother." Luke said.
"Just because it says that on the Birth Certificate, doesn't mean it's true." Lorelai said.
"Just think about it, OK?" Luke asked.
"Yeah, sure." Lorelai said, before taking a sip of her float.
"I'm just going to go get some pie." Lorelai said, getting out of bed. She put on Luke's blue flannel shirt and started towards the door.
"It's 3 in the morning." She heard Luke mumble from the bed.
"So? Pie is good all the time."
"You ate so much tonight." Luke said.
"You'll never learn, will you?" Lorelai joked.
"Guess not." She heard him say.
"Plus, I'm eating for two now!" She said, and even though she couldn't see him, she knew he was smiling.
Lorelai went downstairs and opened the pie plate. She got a plate and a fork and then cut a nice, big piece for herself. She sat at the counter and starting eating. She started looking around the room at the things they had left down there.
They had been in a hurry to get upstairs and dropped their coats on the chairs. Lorelai's purse and cell phone were still sitting on the table by the door. She walked over to the table, so she could check her messages.
There was one from Rory, probably wondering how the date went, and telling her to call in the morning. She set the phone down and started to go back to the pie, but stopped halfway and grabbed her phone again.
Before she knew it, she was calling her mother's cell phone.
It was off, of course, and it went straight to voicemail. Her nice, automated, creepy lady, voicemail.
Before she knew it, she heard BEEP.
Before she knew it, she was talking.
"Hey Mom, it's me- Lorelai. Um, I just wanted to say, well… I just- I wanted to say…Hm... I mean, I heard about the things you said to Luke, and I hope you meant them because I think they meant a lot to him… and they meant a lot to me. Um, yeah we got back together, and I am really happy, Mom, so… yeah, I hope you can… be happy, too? Um, so yeah I will see you soon? Bye Mom and... Thank you."
And before she knew it she clicked her phone shut and headed back upstairs, completely forgetting up the pie sitting on the counter, and all of her things scattered around the diner.
I know this was sort of a weird chapter. Like I said before, it's a filler chapter, so you know how it goes. I hope it didn't suck too much and you guys liked it. Please leave some reviews
So… I don't know if this is old news and everyone already knows this, but Scott Patterson is signed for Season 7! I saw it on Ask Ausiello and he said that Scott just closed the deal and stuff, so I'm happy.
OK... So, guys, I'd really love some ideas for this... If you got anything, please share?
And also...
I started writing another story... Lol, I know I have a life. But, seriously, I never sleep and it gets really boring at 3 in the morning...
It's called: Kiss with Open Eyes
Yeah, I got the title from that Jimmy Eat World song... It's a good song, it's called Pain. Lol. Anyway. I can't say much without giving anything away... but Lorelai, Luke, Chris and Rory arethe main people in itand it takes place when Rory is 16.
I know it sounds wicked boring right now, but give it a try... I just can't say a lot right now.
So... yes, it should be posted in a little while... Look out for it.
SPOILERS BELOW
From the Minneapolis Star Tribune:
In other Monique Lhuillier viewing, the high-end bridal salon to the stars did the dress that "Gilmore Girls" star Lorelai (Lauren Graham) is wearing when she gets married.
"What's nice is that we let them use the dress and then they sent a picture to my daughter Cathryn of her Lorelai in the house with it on. My daughter just loves 'Gilmore Girls'," Dawn Bromander said.
So, I'm thinking that, that means the April/May wedding Amy promised us is actually Luke and Lorelai's... cuz I mean, they say 'when she gets married'... so, it's not like she's just trying on the dress in the house and stuff... it says she gets married... I don't know. I hope it's true.
If that's old news, sorry, but I just figured it'd post it.
Please review!
Ideas, please!
I'm going to go enjoy my snow day... Please leave reviews for when I get back