It was late at night when Lorelai pulled up in her driveway. She got out of her car, grabbed her bag, and shut the door. She turned to the house to see Luke sitting on the porch, looking down. She walked over to him.
"Hey."
"Hey." he said, looking up at her.
"Come in." she told him, putting the house key into the lock and opening the door. She held it open as Luke walked in and then closed it.
They made their way over to the couch and she dropped the keys onto the coffee table and sat down. Luke sat down beside her and she looked at him. It was time to talk now. They needed to discuss what was going to happen now.
"So, you're sure you're ready for this?" she asked him.
"Yes, I'm positive." he said, nodding to her.
Lorelai nodded. "And April, she's ok with this?"
"Yeah, she's fine with it."
"How about Ana? Because, she's April's mom and I know it must be scary for her. I don't want her to think I'm taking her place or that I'm going to become the evil stepmother and not allow April to go to the ball.." Lorelai rambled and Luke grabbed her hands and held them.
"Lorelai, stop. Ana's fine with it. Besides, I don't need her permission to marry you. This is my decision, and yours. That's it. I promise you, this time we're going to go through with it. We don't have to put it on hold anymore. Just pick the date, find a church, and we're set."
Lorelai smiled. "There's more to a wedding than just picking a date and finding a church."
"I know." he smiled back. "But I'm a guy and how would I possibly know what is involved in planning a wedding?"
"Well, if you work on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy you might."
Luke rolled his eyes and smiled. "You know what I mean."
"I know. And, don't worry. My BFOTB will help me take care of it."
"Oh God, Sookie will definitely make sure that I stay out of the way. It's almost as if I'm not in the wedding at all."
Lorelai laughed. "You can help, too. But, I bet you more than anything you won't enjoy it much."
"I know I won't. But, if you need the help, then I'm here."
"Good. Now, I don't know what we're going to do about a church. We can't have it in the one we originally planned on."
"What about the church in Stars Hollow?"
"We could do that. I'll check it over with Reverand Skinner."
"Ok, and then I guess we can discuss dates?"
"Yeah, I'll talk to him tomorrow and then get back to you."
"How long do you want to wait?"
"For the wedding?"
"Yeah."
"Well, I mean, I don't know how much I can plan in two months. I know I planned it the first time in one day, but I got too lucky then. I don't think I'll be having the same luck. And I already cancelled things and sent things back. So, a summer wedding might not happen."
"How about the fall?"
"The fall sounds good. It might even be warm enough to still wear my original dress."
"Yeah, I'd hate for that dress to go to waste. You looked gorgeous in it."
Lorelai smiled and blushed. "Thanks."
Luke pulled her into a hug. "I'm so sorry, again." he said into her ear.
"It's ok, Luke."
"I'm never going to do that again. That was the worst I've ever seen you."
"Gee, take me now sailor."
Luke laughed and kissed her forehead. He was so releaved that they were ok now. He was terrified he might have lost her. Only once had he experienced that same feeling and it was when they first broke up. Granted, it had been his fault. But, he never wanted to relive that ever again. Right now, all he wanted was to be reassured that she was here and wasn't going anywhere, and having her close did that.
"You know, you scared the hell out of me when I found out you'd left." he told her, keeping one arm wrapped around her waist.
"Sorry. I just couldn't stay. I had to leave, gather my thoughts."
"I understand. Just don't leave again."
"Well, if things keep going the way they are now, I don't think I'll have to."
"I don't intend on screwing up again."
"It wasn't just your fault. I should have told you."
"I know, but I put you in an awkward position and made you feel like you couldn't."
"It's fine. We're fine now."
"Good."
"Another thing we should discuss."
"What's that?"
"April."
"What about her?"
"Well, when we get married, is the custody situation going to change? Will she be spending weekends with us? Or certain days of the week?"
"I haven't really discussed that with Ana. I think weekends would be best. And days when she's off of school. And we can split our time on holidays."
Lorelai nodded her head. "Ok, that's good with me. I'm fine with anything. Just make sure you talk it over with Ana."
"I will."
"Do you have any early deliveries tomorrow?"
"No."
"Good, lets go to bed."
Luke smiled and got up with her. They walked up the stairs and into the bedroom. Luke changed into a shirt and sweats that he had left there a while ago and Lorelai changed into her favorite blue and white flannel she had kept in her drawer. She climbed into bed and he got in beside her and wrapped his arm around her.
"I love you." he told her.
"I love you to." she said and kissed him goodnight.
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Hey guys. I know it's been FOREVER since I updated, but I've been in some serious writers block. And then I had finals and stuff, and I just got back from Cali. So, now I should have more time to update. I know this chapter was extremely short, but it's late and my brain is fully functioning. I hoped you enjoyed it! Lots of loves to my readers and reviewers.
