This song originally sung by Ella Fitzgerald.

Lover, Come back to me.

One day in the spring, Luke woke up in a mood, a different one from his usual melancholy one. As he began his day the strange feeling did not lessen. By mid afternoon it had not gone away. He told Caesar to watch the diner and headed upstairs. He sat for a long while wondering what it was, this perplexing emotion inside of him.

He sat and sat until the light bulb in his head went off. This feeling that he couldn't place was forgiveness. It dawned on him that he finally allowed his heart to forgive himself and her for what had happened. Once that feeling was placed, his heart was filled with an old one, the loneliness of the past six years.

It hit him hard and he nearly collapsed from the weight of it. Before it was clouded by the anger and pain he had but now it was out in full force. In that moment, he knew something must be done, even if it was too late.

You went away
I let you
We broke the ties that bind
I wanted to forget you
And leave the past behind
Still, the magic of the night I met you
Seems to stay forever in my mind
The sky was blue
And high above
The moon was new
And so was love
This eager heart of mine was singing
Lover where can you be

He had not seen her since her graduation five years ago.

At the time he went he told himself it was for Rory and not for Lorelai, after all, he had known the girl since she was ten years old and had been at her previous graduation as well. However, that did not stop his heart from dropping when he realized she was not there. Questions rose in his head as to what could keep her from her only child's college graduation; this had been something they had both wanted for so long. The worst case scenarios ran through his head and the tears he shed that day were not just for the little girl in fairy wings who was now getting ready to take on the world.

When Rory came up to him after she had greeted her father, sister and grandparents he wanted to beg her for information, but couldn't bring himself to mention her mother for fear that something actually was wrong with her. Rory had assured him that she was okay when she saw the look on his face, unconsciously searching for Lorelai, hoping he had just missed her in the crowd. She was vague on the details, but said that she couldn't make it and as disappointed as she was, her absence was understood. That was also the last time he had seen Christopher. He had wanted to punch him in the face when he had the audacity to come make small talk, but for Rory's sake he didn't. He remembers Christopher's words telling him that the night they had had together meant nothing and was a mistake, that Lorelai was just upset and he was stupid to think that sex was going to help anything; stupid to think she wanted him. Luke gritted his teeth though the conversation and was glad when Christopher took the hint and went back to his daughter.

Luke looked at Rory one last time, waved and walked away.

Today, he was afraid to knock on the door. He wondered if she would be angry with him, she had called him in the past without answer and even sent letters and copies of her stories to him. He read them all and he was extremely proud of the young woman he watched grow up, but contacting her would have been too painful. Until today.

With a flourish of confidence he gave three strong knocks and waited. When she opened the door, her face could not hide her astonishment.

You came at last
Love had its day
That day is past
You've gone away
This aching heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me

The visit with Rory proved to be unhelpful. She had been happy to see him, to catch up. She told him of her life, which he mostly already knew, and asked about his. She wanted to know about the diner and how April was doing, where she went to school, was she doing well. He happily answered her questions and when the reason for his impromptu visit came up, she became rigid. She was quiet for a moment before she told him she couldn't help him. Lorelai was doing well, she was more or less happy, content and she wouldn't go against her mother's wishes in telling him where she was. He had argued with her then, saying he didn't want to hurt her that he just needed to tell her he loved her and missed her. The phone rang and as she went to answer it she said goodbye, pointed to the door and told him that going to the Gilmore's would be just as futile.

When I remember every little thing
You used to do
I'm so lonely
Every road I walk along
I walk along with you
No wonder I am lonely
The sky is blue
The night is cold
The moon is new
But love is old
And while I'm waiting here
This heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me

Over the next week he saw a rise in the insanity of the town. His downtrodden mood was back, knowing that no matter how hard he tried he would never find her without help. Each day Patty, Babette and the rest of the gossip mongers would meet in front of his diner, whispering to each other and glancing at him. They would then enter, order and spend the next hour or two giving him piteous looks. His anger was rising and finally he put a time limit on the tables, they one upped him by ordering everything a la carte and half an hour apart. One evening, he grew wary of having to put up with the crazy citizens of the hollow and went for a walk, leaving Caesar to deal with them.

When I remember every little thing
You used to do
I grow lonely
Every road I walk along
I walk along with you
No wonder I am lonely
The sky is blue
The night is cold
The moon is new
But love is old
And while I'm waiting here
This heart of mine is singing

He walked around the town, by the creek and back past the houses. He saw Sookie, Jackson and the children playing in their front yard. She looked up at him, smiled and gave a hearty wave, the children and Jackson following suit. Not wanting to seem rude even in his current state he allowed himself a small smile and a quick wave in return. Sookie and Jackson were more people he had cut himself off from since Lorelai left; he promised himself that he'd change that because it was very unhealthy for him to not have any friends besides his sister and her annoying husband.

He found himself walking down a familiar path. Step after step he knew he should turn back and once he was there, in front of her house he regretted not heading his own warnings. His lonely mind was playing tricks on him and he could swear he saw lights on inside and Paul Anka lounging on the porch. As he turned to walk away he noticed a woman coming out of the garage with a box and heading for the front door. His body became temporarily paralyzed and he audibly gasped.

"Lorelai?"

Lover come back to me