The wedding went off without a hitch. Emily had only been slightly disgruntled when learned about the change in time.

"You look beautiful Lor." Lorelai turned around at the family sounding voice.

"Christopher. What are you doing here?"

"I heard a rumour that you were getting married. I thought I'd come and see if one of us could make it down the aisle."

"I did and I have the ring to prove it." Lorelai held out her hand. "What happened to Sherri?"

"She got offered a promotion that meant working in Paris."

"She took Gigi?" Lorelai asked.

"A kid wouldn't fit in with her lifestyle so I'm a single parent."

"I'm sorry." Lorelai apologised. "And I'm sorry about your father."

"Thank you. But you just got married so congratulations."

"Thank you." Lorelai beamed.

"So you really married the diner man."

"He makes the best coffee in the world, what's a girl to do?" Lorelai smiled.

"And the fact that your mother disapproves didn't influence you in the slightest." Christopher remarked.

"That's just a plus."

"Is Rory around?"

"She went to change Libby's diaper. She'll be back in a few minutes."

"Did he stick around?"

"Jess? He did, he's a great dad. He balances work and watching Libby while Rory's at school. Rory has a 4.0 grade average. She's going to graduate on time. Libby loves Jess; she's a real daddy's girl."

"Mom, did you…" Rory said walking over. "Dad. What are you doing here?"

"I just came to offer my congratulations to Lorelai."

"Gamma." Libby smiled and held out her arms.

"Hey baby." Lorelai took her from Rory.

"This must be Libby." Christopher said.

"That's Libby."

"Dada. Ook." Libby said.

"Since when has she been saying Luke?" Lorelai asked.

"We've been working on it all week. Ook is the best you're going to get."

"Well I'll take Libby to find Jess while you and Christopher catch up." Lorelai suggested.

"So what are you really doing here Dad?" Rory asked.

"Like I said I just came to offer my congratulations to Lorelai and Luke."

"Okay."

"Lorelai says you're doing well at school."

"Yes." Rory replied.

"Libby's cute, she looks just like you."

"She has Jess's eyes and his smile." Rory corrected. "He's a great dad."

"So Lorelai tells me."

"Did you get the pictures I sent you?"

"Yes."

"Good." Rory said not sure what else there was to say.

…

"What's Rory's father doing here?" Jess inquired as he took Libby from Lorelai.

"He came to offer his congratulations." Lorelai replied.

"Is Rory okay?"

"She can hold her own." Lorelai assured him. "I know he isn't your favourite person but please don't make a scene and return the black eye."

"I'm not going to get into a fight in front of my kid." Jess stated. "Or your family. Your parents still aren't my biggest fans and I'm not going to get into a fight in front of them either."

"That's a very mature attitude."

"You might want to think about telling Luke that." Jess suggested.

"Why?"

"He's headed over here and I don't think he's wondering why I'm here."

"Great." Lorelai sighed.

"Libby and I are going to find some food." Jess excused himself.

TBC