Chapter 2: Time's Up

Lorelai rushed to the diner at remarkable speed only to find the diner in the middle of a breakfast rush. Darn, she couldn't talk to him now. She'd just have to wait because this news shouldn't just sit around, the clock was ticking. So, as people buzzed in and out, eating greasy bacon and fattening pancakes, Lorelai sat with her nerves shaking.

Around eleven the only people left were all over the age of 70 so Luke had a chance to cool down and take a break from all the ordering.

"Hey." Luke said, taking a deep calming breath. "How long have you been here?"

"About an hour." She replied casually.

"And you didn't eat?"

"Not in the mood for food."

"Then why are you here?"

"To talk to you about something really important."

"What?" Luke said with concern.

"Well it concerns you, me, and promise we made five years ago this Thursday."

"Huh?"

"Luke, do remember about 5 years ago when I was sitting here depressed about some loser who dumped me and you said anyone would be lucky to know me and Rory?"

"Oh, that promise." Luke said with a the flood of the memory coming back to him.

"Yeah that. Well time's up. Next Thursday. I just wanted to ask if you're still committed to this promise or if you found someone."

"The last woman I went out with had 6 cats all named Fluffy. I'd say no." He replied sarcastically.

"No, you aren't committed to this promise, or you haven't found someone?" Lorelai asked curiously.

"I haven't found anyone."

"I'm sorry." Lorelai offered apologetically.

"It's okay. It's kind of nice to have this guarantee."

"So you're saying you'll still do it?" Lorelai inquired while very shocked at the possibility of a yes.

"Yes. If you are, because this wouldn't really work without you."

"I am." She said dreamily. "Thank you. And by the way I like princess cut diamond rings with blue sapphires."

"What!" Luke yelled nearly dropping a coffee mug as Lorelai scurried out the door.

Sorry it was soooooo short but that is all for this chapter.