I am so sorry this chapter took so long. But here it is.

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My mind refuses to shut down. I can't stop thinking about what just happened. I just had sex with Lorelai. Actually for me; we made love. So now here I am with my arms around a naked Lorelai. Her head rests on my chest and she's lazily playing with my chest hairs. We haven't said anything to each other since we were downstairs. There were looks, and gestures, and smiles. At times when I felt I needed her permission to continue, I would pause to look at her and then she would nod understanding what I was thinking. We took our time once we got to the bed. I can't begin to describe how incredible it was and how amazing it is to hold her now.

Luke? She says softly bringing me from my thoughts.

Yes? She turns her head to look at me. She is so beautiful. Lifting herself up, she softly kisses me on the lips. And looking into my eyes she says…

Thank you. …and then goes back to her previous position.

I don't think I've ever had anyone say thank you to me after sleeping together. But then again I've never slept with Lorelai.

NEXT MORNING

I left her early this morning. I figured that she might need time to process what happened last night; and also to do some processing myself. So I came to the dinner. I've been thinking about her all morning. The way she felt, the way she looked, the way she smelled. I went to heaven last night and I want to go back. I just hope she lets me. The more I thought it, the more I thought that she may not want what I want. That maybe it was just a one time thing, to help her feel better about herself at a time when she didn't. I keep going back to her saying thank you; like it was a favor or something. My heart drops just thinking about that possibility.

Hey Luke!

What? I look up to see Andrew standing in front of me. He is handing me some money but I don't know way. I hesitate before taking it.

Its for my breakfast Luke. Of course; I run a diner.

What was it again?

Eggs, toast and coffee.

Ok, here. As I'm handing him his change, I see Rory through the last window on the left of the diner. She's talking to someone, but I can't see them. Who ever it is, stays out of view. Then I see Rory walk out of view as well. All of a sudden she's back in view. This time she looks to be pulling something...wait ...someone. Its... Lorelai? Yes it is. Rory's pulling her towards the diner. What are they doing? I look on to see what happens next... Ok, I look on to see Lorelai. I can't get over how beautiful she is. I see Lorelai struggling to get away from Rory. Then she looks up and straight at me. There is this panicked look in her eyes. She pulls free and runs off in the other direction. And there goes Rory after her. I'm not sure what to think. Is she avoiding me? Is she sorry about what happen? Was it a favor? I hope not.

A few minutes later I see the two across the street. At first I thought it was just Lorelai, but then I saw that Rory was behind pushing her. Lorelai is ranting about something. I can tell by the way she's waving her hands around... and I can see her mouth moving. Finally Rory gets her to the door of the diner. But now she is having trouble getting her inside. They both look ridiculous. And I'm tired of waiting for them to get in here. I want to know what going on. So I go outside and when I get there, they are back in they're tug-of-war position. Rory is pulling Lorelai towards the diner and Lorelai is pulling back.

What the hell are you two doing? I startled both of them and they let go. Being behind Rory, I catch her before she falls. Lorelai, however, hits pavement.

Are you ok? She doesn't answer, just sits up and huffs. I make sure Rory is steady on her feet and go to help Lorelai up. But Rory pulls me back by the arm and starts yelling at me.

You two have got to end this stupid fight. It was not that load, but for Rory it was yelling.

I know. I tell her, and then turn to help Lorelai who is still on the ground. Again Rory pulls me back.

With the exception of me, you're mom's best friend. And I know mom is your best friend because...well...you don't have many friends.

I know. Again I try to help Lorelai, and again Rory stops me.

You can not let a stupid accident destroy the great relationship you two have.

Rory, I know. Can I help your mother up now?

No! Rory says it so sternly, I'm afraid to move. Then she turns to her mother.

You. Up. Now. I have never seen Rory like this before. I don't think Lorelai has either, because she gets up immediately.

Both of you follow me. Lorelai and I look at each other, and then follow her. She goes into the diner and heads for the stairs.

Rory, Jess is...

Follow! She cuts me off. It's not a good idea to interrupt a Gilmore girl on a mission. Just be worried about what that mission is. We get to the top and Rory opens the door and goes right in. She turns and stops, and I can hear Jess's voice. He thinks its me. Lorelai goes in and turns and has an amused look on her face. When I go in, I see Jess in front of the mirror, shirtless and grooming. He doesn't realize the girls are here. When he does turn around and sees all of us watching him. The look on his face is one I would pay money to have laminated. Lorelai is giggling, I 'm grinning and Rory is ...well I'm not sure what that look on her face is but she seems lost all of a sudden.

Don't you people knock? Jess says embarrassed.

Its my apart...

Leave! Rory cuts me off. I guess she's back.

What? Why? I wouldn't ask that if I were him. Rory walks right up to him. I can't see her face, but I'm sure its intimidating. I don't know what's going on with those two or what she is telling him, but soon, Jess goes over to his bed, takes up a shirt and leaves. When he is gone Rory comes back over to me and Lorelai.

You two will stay in this room until you have made up. Is that clear?

But Ror...

No buts, missy. You and Luke will make up today. Is that clear?

Yes Mame. I find this very amusing.

Hey, I'm taking to you too. She yells, looking at me.

Yes Mame. Not so amusing anymore... One last stern look, then Rory leaves.

So.. I begin... then I stop. I don't know how to continue. Her body is turned to me but her eyes are on her shoes and her arms are crossed.

Was last night a one night stand? She asks out of no where. The question is so bizarre I'm not sure I heard her right.

What? Finally she looks at me. Her arms still crossed. Boy, she looks pissed.

This morning I woke up and you were gone. Her voice is at a regulated volume but she sounds pissed also.

I had to open the diner. I say carefully.

No you didn't. You're the owner; you don't have you work if you don't want to. There is a moment of silence. I can't let her think that last night was a one night stand. I have to tell her what it meant to me... here goes.

Last night...she begins before I could... I fell asleep in your arms...and I felt... safe and ...happy and ... there is something else she wants to say, but doesn't... then this morning that feeling was gone...you were gone.

Lorelai I'm so...

Please don't say you're sorry. She is hurt, I can tell. But its not what she thinks.

I didn't think it would be a good idea for Rory to see us like that. I explain. It seems as though she is accepting this logic, but there's more she needs to ask.

Well couldn't you have left a note or something? She asks, still sounding pissed and hurt.

Did Rory wake you up this morning?

What does that have to do with anything? She's so sexy when she's pissed….focus man.

Don't you think she would have noticed a note on the pillow next to you?

Oh...she's thinking it over... Well…. why didn't you call?

With Jess up here and people like Miss Patty and Babbette downstairs, I had no privacy. Not to mention you probably woke up 20 minutes ago and would have yelled at me if I had woke any earlier. Now she seems less pissed and more confused.

I wouldn't have yelled at you. She says much calmer.

Good to know.

So you're not avoiding me?

Are you crazy? Why the hell would I?

I thought that you thought last night was this huge end of the world mistake and that you just want us to go back to being friends? Yep, she is crazy?

Is that why you didn't want to come in the dinner?

Well…yeah. I figured if you didn't want to see me, then I didn't want to see you.

That's mature.

I know. I can't help but smile at her.

I don't think last night was a mistake.

Neither do I.

Was it a favor?

What?

You said thank you.

So?

So who says hank you after…slow down Dane. You don't want to scare her off by bringing up the L word…doing what we did.

It worked for Rory.

Rory had sex? She giggles at me horror and out burst.

No, Rory told Dean thank you after their first kiss. First? Does this mean there will be seconds and thirds?

Oh…. I am a little nervous now… You could have said it was good. I say lamely. And take a step closer to her.

It was great. She one ups me, and steps closer.

Or that it was incredible. I take two more steps.

It was amazing. She returns, and closes the gap between us. It was amazing. And if I had to be totally honest about what word best describes last night, I would have to say tha...

It was perfect. I said it out load. She is surprised to hear me say that, but she nods. I wrap my hands around her waist and kiss her as lovingly as I possibly can, and as she kisses me back I know this is more than just a friendly favor. A few more second into the kiss, the door flies open. Lorelai and I both pull away quickly. Its Jess.

I …um the thing….you…um…bye. Lorelai stutters and leaves.

Did I interrupt something?

Don't start. I warn. And not a word to Rory. Lorelai show be the one to tell her

I think she would be very interested to know you spent the night with her mother. How the hell did he know?

How did you…

I was up until two in the morning, and this close to call the police. Good thing I didn't. It might have ruined your night. He says this with a smirk. I hate that smirk. I know he knows, and he knows that I know he knows and he is enjoying it. Wait…did he say…

So you were up until 2am worrying about me? I ask with my own smirk. Then his disappeared.

I'm gone. Well that shut him up.

And not a word.

Whatever. He leaves. I take a deep breathe before I go back downstairs. And I'm not totally sure, but I think I'm with Lorelai now.

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