A/N: So far, it looks like the songs are tied. I also have had other suggestions for songs that I will include in the voting process. I have decided to use this as a topic of discussion between Rory and Jess as ideas are tossed out to them they can discuss what song suits them best. Look to see the next two choices at the conclusion of this chapter.

Enjoy!

Chapter 24

After a wonderful meal prepared by Sookie, the Gilmore-Danes-Mariano wedding committee had it's first official meeting. Luke, Lorelai, Rory, and Jess had briefly discussed ideas for the wedding and had decided to indeed have a double ceremony and to have the wedding in the evening on December 31st. As it was all ready the end of September, they were seriously pressed for time and needed to delegate some of the more tedious jobs out to Stars Hollow locals.

Richard and Emily Gilmore were in attendance, along with Miss Patty, Babette, Sookie, Lane, Michel, and Kirk. No one was sure why Kirk was there, he just was, and no one wanted to ask him.

Luke left the long table to make coffee, because Lorelai insisted that Luke's coffee and only Luke's coffee be served at the reception.

"Okay" Lorelai began. "While Luke is getting the coffee ready, I would like to make sure everyone is acquainted with my Mom and Dad. Mom, Dad, this is Patty, Babette, Lane, Michel, and Kirk. Kirk, what..." Lorelai started to ask, but thought better of it. "Never mind. And of course, you remember Sookie."

"Yes, the meal was excellent" Richard complemented.

"Thank you" Sookie beamed and did a little shift in her seat.

"Now" Lorelai continued. "If we can just get an overview of where we are at the point, so everyone knows who is in charge of what, we can finished with the boring stuff and have dessert. Patty, why don't you give it a start"

Miss Patty stood up"I'll be, as usual, in charge of chair and table rentals, and I'll also be providing the tent. Also, I'll be coaching the brides and their grooms on their first dan..." Patty blanched as her eyes fell on Jess. "I'm so sorry."

Jess shrugged"Don't worry about it. It's just a fact of life."

Richard noticed a flash of pain in his granddaughter's eyes. She was hurting for her young man, no doubt, but also for herself. It was more than likely the first time she realized that she wouldn't be dancing a first dance with her husband. Richard made a note to discuss this with Luke later.

"I also would be available to make sure Lorelai and her Dad and Rory and her Grandpa move well together" Patty concluded.

"What about Christopher" Emily asked. "Isn't Rory going to dance with her father"

"Um, no. I'd prefer to have that dance with Grandpa" Rory replied. "Dad's welcome to attend, but..."

Emily fell silent and Richard spoke"I'd love to do that with you, Rory." To Patty, he said"We'll set up a few lessons once I've checked my schedule."

"Good, that's set" Lorelai made a note on her clipboard as she was joined by Luke. "Babette."

"Okay, I'm on invitations. I'll send you the samples of the ones I likes next week. I'm so thrilled about this weddings, I mean weddings, I could invite by word of mouth, I could shout it from the rooftops, I could..."

"Why don't you just stick with sending us some sample invitations next week" Lorelai said to derail her. "Mom, fill us in on the color and style portion of the wedding. That could help you narrow it down a bit, Babette."

"Well, while my dream for this day was a Rom..."

Richard cut her off. "Emily."

"Anyway, given the time of year, the season, and the holiday, I think that ice blue and silver would be a nice choice. The brides' dresses can have discreet silver sparkles, the grooms can where silver cummerbunds..."

"Whoa" Luke interjected. "Who said anything about cummerbunds"

"Luke" Lorelai sighed. "It's your wedding day, you have to wear a tux and they come with cummerbunds. We'll find a flannel lined one, I promise."

"You're teasing me" Luke smirked.

"About the flannel, yes. About the tux, uh, no" she said definitively. "Go on, Mom."

"I'm also thinking that we should go with the New Years' Theme, top hats with flowers on the tables, dark orchids with white roses and silver glittering. The bridesmaid's dresses can be a combination of the two main colors...it's just an idea."

Lorelai looked at Rory and smiled. Emily was going simple, yet fun. She was trying to do this as they would like it to be done. "Rory, Jess" Lorelai asked.

"Sounds good" Jess agreed. "Babette, maybe you can ask to get silver lettering on the invites and maybe a quote about out with the old" Jess suggested.

"Excellent suggestion, Jess" Emily praised.

"Thanks" he stated and fell silent again.

"All right, Sookie" Lorelai continued. "Menu ideas"

"Well, the cake is going to be a mocha with buttercream filling and a whipped icing. Five layers..."

"There should be two cakes" Richard spoke up. "I had a cousin once who had a double ceremony, there are two cakes."

"I did read that" Rory added.

"Um, okay well," Lorelai agreed. "Sookie is that all right?"

"Sure, I'll think of another cake and run it by you in a couple of days. I'm thinking plain chocolate cake with strawberry filling and white whipped frosting," Sookie started gushing.

"Sounds perfect," Rory smiled. "Can we have that cake as our cake? You like strawberries right, hmm?"

"Um, yeah. I like strawberries," Jess replied. "It's okay by me." He shifted in his chair and Rory rubbed his arm.

"Good! Because I couldn't take another mocha cake," Luke said relieved.

Richard chuckled, "If she could my daughter would drink coffee flavored orange juice."

"Very funny, Dad," Lorelai replied. "What about main courses?"

"Choice of Chicken, Filet Mignon, or Salmon with croquette potatoes and steamed broccoli hollandaise," Sookie replied and was greeted with a series of approving sounds.

Lorelai smiled, "Wow! This is going really well. Let's hear from Lane on music."

"Oh, I thought you were going to get to me," Michel whined. "After all, I have nothing better to do on a Friday night than listen to you and Rory plan your unions with the flannel man and the leather boy."

"Your next, Michel. Go ahead, Lane," Lorelai instructed.

"The band and I are going to do a few sets, but mostly we'll use the CDs. So far we're using a traditional processional and recessional and during the lighting of the unity candle, Miss Patty will sing Sunrise, Sunset," Lane informed them. "At the reception, Luke and Lorelai want us to play the more traditional March Militare for their entrance. Rory and Jess the way cooler, atypical Guns of Brixton.

"Hey," Lorelai griped. "I wanted a cool song. Luke wanted to go all classical."

"Lorelai, I'm sorry but I didn't think The Authority Song was appropriate. I don't think Guns of Brixton is either, but that bit of lunacy is Jess' problem," Luke defended. "My parents had that march at their wedding," he added a bit softly.

Lorelai didn't object again so Lane continued, "It's a nice piece, Luke. Also, you two said you want Reflecting Light for your first dance?"

"Yes," they both agreed and he kissed her hand.

"Um, Rory and I haven't decided yet," Jess said after a beat. "I thought of a few pieced all ready but…"

"Oh, you did?" Rory asked, pushing aside the knowledge Jess couldn't dance with her.

"Yeah, um, some are a bit, uh, different, but I Just Called to Say I Love You, Ring of Fire, Collide, and The Search is Over," he listed.

"I also like Why Can't I? by Liz Phair," Rory added. "We'll talk about it and get back to you."

"Great!" Lane gushed. "Okay, and Lorelai, Rory, as soon as you know what song you want to use to dance with Mr. Gilmore, let me know."

They nodded and finally Lorelai moved to Michel, "And finally, Michel, our wedding coordinator for the Dragonfly along with of course, yours truly."

"Thank you, Lorelai. Because of the date and size of the wedding we will use the main dining room to hold the ceremony. We can put the large chuppah…"

"Chuppah?" Emily gasped. "Aren't chuppahs Jewish? Lorelai and Rory aren't Jewish. Don't tell me…"

"Um, I'm not Jewish Mrs. Gilmore. I'm Presbyterian and Jess is Catholic. I made the chuppah for Lorelai when she was engaged to Max. It's very special to us," Luke explained.

"All right, now that we cleared up that the flannel man is not Jewish…the ceremony will take place here, in the main lobby and dining room. We have the tent set to connect through the back doors," Michel said closing his folder. "That is all I have to say. I'm going home now."

"Well that about does it for tonight any way. We'll each work on our respective assignment and meet back here in two weeks, so yes, Michel, you can go," Lorelai said.

Michel got his things together to leave and Sookie and Lorelai went to get dessert.

"Who is Luke going to have as his best man?" Sookie asked.

"His childhood friend David. He lives in Woodbury now. I've met him a few times, he's a nice guy," Lorelai replied.

"What about Jess?" Sookie continued.

"I'm not sure yet, but he mentioned a friend of his from New York. He moved to Harrisburg or something, but they write and talk on the phone. He's the only one of Jess' friends that knows about the accident. I think it's him."

"Nice," Sookie smiled. "Should be some interesting toasts?"

"Speaking of toasts, Rory and I want you and Lane to make toasts as well at the reception. Nothing as elaborate as the best man speech, but still something," Lorelai told her.

Sookie smiled and hugged her, "I'd be honored."

Meanwhile, Richard had cornered Luke in the Dragonfly reception area. "He's not feeling very well, is he?"

Luke looked over at Jess who was being attended to by Rory. They saw her tuck a pillow behind his back and hand him a pill and a glass of water. Luke shook his head, "No. He was hoping to have surgery on his back to relieve the pain and give him some chance of walking again even with aides, but the doctor said no."

Richard thought a moment, "Our family doctor has wonderful connections. Maybe he can recommend someone to do the operation. I'll mention it to Jess when he starts work on Monday. I know that he and Rory are upset thinking about their first dance. Maybe we can pull off the miracle they think they need."

Luke nodded, "I'm behind anything that'll get him out of that chair," he sighed and watched Rory get a throw and cover Jess' legs that were now beginning to quiver. He was breathing hard and she was gently kissing his temple.

They whispered to each other and Rory took Jess' chair and headed for the door. "We're going to go home. It's been a long night. See you soon, Grandpa. Bye Luke, and tell my Mom we had to go okay?"

Jess waved, "I'll see you Monday, Mr. Gilmore. Night Luke."

Richard sighed, "So would I, Luke," he agreed. "For both their sakes."

A/N: So far it is a tie. Here are all the contenders so far. There are about three or four more choices. Then you get to vote on invitation quotes.

I Just Called To Say I Love You

Ring Of Fire

Why Can't I? By Liz Phair

Get a load of me, get a load of you
Walkin' down the street, and I hardly know you
It's just like we were meant to be

Holding hands with you when we're out at night
Got a girlfriend, you say it isn't right
And I've got someone waiting too

What if this is just the beginning
We're already wet, and we're gonna go swimming

Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you
Why can't I speak whenever I talk about you
It's inevitable, it's a fact that we're gonna get down to it
So tell me
Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you

Isn't this the best part of breakin' up
Finding someone else you can't get enough of
Someone who wants to be with you too

It's an itch we know we are gonna scratch
Gonna take a while for this egg to hatch
But wouldn't it be beautiful

Here we go, we're at the beginning
We haven't just yet, but my heads spinning

Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you
Why can't I speak whenever I talk about you
It's inevitable, it's a fact that we're gonna get down to it
So tell me
Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you

High enough for you to make me wonder
Where it's goin'
High enough for you to pull me under
Somethin's growin'
out of this that we can control
Baby I am dyin'

Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you
Why can't I speak whenever I talk about you

Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you
Why can't I speak whenever I talk about you
It's inevitable, it's a fact that we're gonna get down to it
So tell me
Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you

The Search Is Over by Survivor

How can I convince you what you see is real Who am I to blame you for doubting what you feel I was always reachin', you were just a girl I knew I took for granted the friend I have in you I was living for a dream, loving for a moment Taking on the world, that was just my style Now I look into your eyes, I can see forever The search is over, you were with me all the while Can we last forever, will we fall apart At times it's so confusing, the questions of the heart You followed me through changes, and patiently you'd wait Till I came to my senses, through some miracle of fate I was living for a dream, loving for a moment Taking on the world, that was just my style Now I look into your eyes, I can see forever The search is over, you were with me all the while Now the miles stretch out behind me, loves that I have lost Broken hearts lie victims of the game Then good luck, it finally stuck like lightning from the blue Every highway's leading me back to you Now at last I hold you, now all is said and done The search has come full circle, our destinies are one So if you ever loved me, show me that you give a damn You'll know for certain the man I really am I was living for a dream, loving for a moment Taking on the world, that was just my style When I touched your hand, I could hear you whisper The search is over, love was right before my eyesCollide Howie Day

The dawn is breaking
A light shining through
You're barely waking
And I'm tangled up in you
Yeah

I'm open, you're closed
Where I follow, you'll go
I worry I won't see your face
Light up again

Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills my mind
I somehow find
You and I collide

I'm quiet you know
You make a frist impression
I've found I'm scared to know I'm always on your mind

Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the stars refuse to shine
Out of the back you fall in time
I somehow find
You and I collide

Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the wrong words seem to ryhme
Out of the doubt that fills your mind
You finally find
You and I collide

You finally find
You and I collide
You finally find
You and I collide