A/N: Hey people! I told ya so it would take really long. But to compensate it's a really long chapter, it's kind of a combo: bacheloret party, wedding cerimony and the wedding party.

I'm really thankful for all the comments, I'm really happy that you're liking the story. So thanks again for you guys. And Thanks Laura for being such a good beta reader and a generous, kind and willing person.

Well on the next chap the drama will start, it's slight in the begin but later a bomb will explod on them heads. I'm really anxious to write it, because it's something really important and because I'll finally write what I waited for so long.

Kisses guys and review. Pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase!

Chapter 9 - I am Luke's

— Jack for the third time, you have to fold the napkins this way — Lorelai showed him— and later that way. Got it?— she asked with wide eyes. Jack nodded scared and turned to the napkins not wanting to face Lorelai again.

It was the day before the wedding and Lorelai was panicked. Everything was going wrong and it seemed like every person wants to annoy her. She was almost screaming at the others maids and Sookie not being able to decide on a menu was driving her even more crazy. And now this boy called Jack apparently forgot how to fold a simple napkin. Trying to calm herself down she said she would take a break and went home. There she found Rory and Jess on the couch next to each other, both enjoying their own book. Liz was making some ornaments to put on the guests' tables.

What Lorelai didn't knew, was that Liz and Sookie have organized a surprise bacheloret party, and that would probably calm her down her. Or at least that's what the two women hoped for.

Lorelai kissed Rory and said "hi" to Jess and Liz and went upstairs to take some rest. The thoughts were crossing her mind too fast. She couldn't think about one thing in specific, all the things that needed to be done were flipping around in her mind like fireworks on New Year's Eve. She screamed desperately. In Lorelai's mind a scream would throw away all of her thoughts. Rory ran upstairs, wanting to know if her mother was okay. Seeing that she was, she walked back downstairs and 15 minutes or so later, Lorelai did the same. She grabbed 3 cookies from the box and a coffee to go cup— which she "borrowed" from Luke's— and left the place walking back to the Independence Inn.

When she arrived there she realized that the scream was a good thing, since now she was more calm and the things seemed to be under control. The napkins were fine, Sookie finally decided what food to make for the wedding and Lorelai agreed with her. Although Lorelai would agree with anything Sookie would choose as she loved her new friend's food.

It was around 6 when Luke arrived at home. He was too tired and the excitement of getting married the next day was leaving him a little concerned, but only a little. Lorelai hasn't arrived yet so Luke decided to take a long bath. He lays down in the tub and relaxed, closing his eyes and the good thoughts came.

Marrying Lorelai.

Having her as his wife.

Living with her for the rest of his life.

Living with Rory for a big part of his life.

Yeah good thoughts.

Luke shivered when he felt a hand on his shoulder. For a few seconds he thought he was dreaming but when he felt her lips on his, he knew she was really there. Lorelai stepped in the tub as well. They lay in the tub together for a while, just relaxing and enjoying the touch of each others skin. Than they started kissing. Each kiss more eager and more passionate than the one before. The need to mingle their bodies was huge and they did it happily and enjoying each moment.

The water was already cold when stepped out of the tub, Lorelai and Luke dressed in their robes and went to their room.

— That was a nice way to say hello in there.— Lorelai joked smacking his shoulder. Luke blushed slightly and nodded.— I love you.— she said grinning and hugging him.

— I love you too, crazy lady.— he replied grinning back and she slapped his arm playfully. He kissed her and took her robe off.

Someone knocked on the door and they had to stop what they were doing.

— Yeah?— Luke asked.

— Uncle Luke, your sister is calling your fiancée.— Jess replied, not opening the door, thanks God.

— I'll be downstairs in a few minutes Jess.— Lorelai said.

— Whatever. — he responded and later remembered — Mom says you have to wear a nice outfit.

— That kid is weird.— Lorelai said smiling after she didn't heard Jess' steps anymore. Luke rolled his eyes in agreement — And come on, how can Liz think I won't wear a nice outfit? That's all I have, nice outfits! Don't I?

Luke replied with a "sure" not wanting to argue with her the day before their wedding. He kissed her once more and turned to the wardrobe. The two of them smiling more than ever.

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They descended the stairs and Rory put her book aside, getting up. She walked towards them and hugged them happily. Lorelai frowned and kneeled to be on the same height as Rory. She looked in her daughter's blue eyes, and all she could see was a huge shine. She caressed her daughter's cheek tenderly and both of them laughed slightly, knowing what was going on in the other's mind. They have a connection, a kind of connection that anyone else has.

Liz turned to them and said:

— Okay honey, since you are ready just help Rory dress so we can leave.

— Where to?— Lorelai and Luke asked in unison.

— To your party! Now Rory, go!— Liz shouted and smiled at the little girl— Luke can you take care of Jess? I mean, it's girly stuffs, you can take him with you to your own party.

— Luke has a party? I have a party?— Lorelai asked excited.

— Well I don't know if Luke really has a party but you, my friend, you have a party.— Liz replied.

— Yeah!— Lorelai yelled happily— Who organized it? Oh I'm totally sure you did, Liz! Thank you so much. I was so involved with the wedding stuff that I totally forgot about a party!— Lorelai hugged Liz and a few seconds later they pulled apart. She turned to Luke who wasn't really happy— What's the matter honey? Don't you have a bachelor party?— she asked.

— Not really.

She pouted sadly and gave him a kiss on his cheek.

— Sweetheart, you don't have a party. Where are Steve and Peter at this moment? They have to make you get a party since they are your friends.

— They asked if I wanted a party...— Luke started, rolling his eyes— but then they realized we're talking about me. I certainly don't want a party in a strip club...— he rolled his eyes once more.

— Oh come on Luke, you won't have the chance to see any other woman swinging her hips in front of you ever again. Well probably some bitch will but not with me being okay with it.— she said smiling to him and sliding her finger on his chest, feeling the fabric of his flannel.

— I don't want a bachelor party, Lorelai.— he said grumpy

— So I'm not going to my party also.— she said disappointed.

— Lorelai you liked this kind of stuff. You like to hang out with your friends... but I don't, it's just the way we are. You give money to enter a party, I give money to get out of one.— Lorelai chuckled.

— But you'll be alone, you and Jess dwindling here on the couch.

— Lorelai...— he rolled his eyes once more.

— Fine! But I promise I'll be home early.— Lorelai said.

— You don't have to.

— But I want to.— she smiled and went to help Rory to get dressed.

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They entered Sookie's house, which was full of flowers and party ornaments. Lorelai walked straight to the place where the drinks were and poured herself a martini and a coke for Rory.

Probably all the women from the town were there, drinking, laughing and playing some games. When Lorelai and Rory appeared in the living room with theirs cups, everyone turned around to them, smiling. Lorelai giggled and one by one they hugged her and congratulated her with the upcoming wedding.

— Thanks Sook.— Lorelai hugged her friend— Liz told me you helped her a lot with the preparations. You're a really nice person.— said truthfully.

— I really like you, Lorelai. And you're welcome.— Sookie replied.

— So... let's start with the show!— Lorelai said stimulating.

They played a lot of games. One where Lorelai had to wear a blindfold and find out what present she received. And when she guessed wrong someone painted her face, her arms, her legs and even her belly with lipstick. Everything was really funny and Lorelai was loving it, but the thought of Luke being alone at house with Jess with nothing interesting to do the day before their wedding was upsetting her a little.

But then she heard the doorbell and became curious. Who would come there at this time at night? When a song started playing she screamed in disbelief.

A man in a fireman costume entered Sookie's house. He climbed on the table, throwing away everything that he wore and started to dance. Lorelai laughed so much while Miss Patty were almost fainting with all the emotion his muscles caused to her.

Then the man started to walk towards her. She drank a lot and she couldn't help but laugh at the situation. Then she realized that her daughter was in the place, seeing an almost naked man and women yelling like crazy hens, so she walked towards her, not giving any attention to the man.

— Sweets, are you okay?— she asked looking at Rory who was in the corner sitting with her back supported on the wall.

— Why is this man taking of his clothes? I mean real clothes to keep him warm. — Rory asked barely audible.

— It's part of the show? — Lorelai tried.

— This is to much ew, you know?— she shook her head— And why is everyone yelling like they are crazy?— Lorelai giggled at her daughters comment.

— Hon' that's because when you're in this kind of party sometimes a man dressed like this appears and starts to dance in this way... you know... and... the women like it.— Lorelai explained to her.

— Do you like it mommy?— Rory asked not believing that a women could like this kind of stuff. I mean she's woman and she doesn't like it.

— A little. Not so much as them so I start to yell at him like that, but a little, you know? It's sort of funny.— she answered honestly.

— I don't think it's funny. Like a said it's ew, it's disgusting.— she shook her head one more time— Mommy can I go to another room and read for a while? I brought a book.— she asked.

— Sure honey. But make sure you won't mess anything up. Do you want another coke or something to eat?— Lorelai asked and Rory replied a "yes" so Lorelai took some appetizers Sookie had made.

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One hour later Lorelai told them she was tired and needing her beauty sleep for the next day. Nobody complained and they replied that it was okay. After thanking everyone and hug some people once more Rory, Liz and Lorelai herself went to home.

When they arrived there, Jess was already asleep on the mattress in Rory's bedroom. Rory took a fast shower and slept as well. Liz made the sofa comfortable for herself and after Rory was done she took a shower as well. Lorelai said goodbye to everyone and went upstairs.

She found Luke watching a baseball game and jumped on the bed being next to him.

— You're here!— he said and kissed her, she lay her head on his bare chest and caressed him.

— How was your night?— she asked looking up to face him.

— Boring. Jess complained, and complained and after that he complained again. Let me see if I forgot something... Oh yeah Jess complained.— said sarcastically and Lorelai laughed slightly.

— So... good night huh?— she joked and after that she told him about the party, Luke laughed a lot. Lorelai enjoying every single laugh. She knew that around other persons he was grumpy and in bad mood but with her he was always smiling and being sweet. He doesn't like it when she says he is sweet or cute, but he is and Lorelai likes to say it to him.

Lorelai took a shower as well and after that she changed into her pajamas.

She lay on the bed, with his arms around her shoulder. They were quiet, and a quiet Lorelai is much to weird. What really was going on, was that both of them wanted to ask the same thing at each other.

— Luke..— Lorelai finally spoke.

— Yes?— he turned to her setting his thoughts aside.

— Are you scared? I mean... everything will change tomorrow... everything.— she murmured what she wanted to know.

— I was wondering the same thing... if you are scared...— he commented more to himself than to her.

— Well I asked you first.— she smiled.

— I'm scared.—he responded sincerely— But at the same time I'm excited. Because everything will change but will change in a good way. Right?

— In a good way. — she whispered and her hands slid in his hair— I want it to change. I like the though of spending forever with you.— she said grinning. He squeezed her hand and kissed the top of her head. Then an abrupt will filled her heart— Hey Luke— he moaned— don't you want to sleep?— she asked hopefully.

— Not really. I'm not tired at all.— he said kissing her.

— You know tomorrow is our big day.— she started.

— I've totally forgot.— he joked.

— This isn't funny mister.. anyway I really need my beauty sleep.— she lied.

— Okay then.— he kissed her one last time and turned towards the television.

— Luuuuuuuuuuuukeyyyyyyy!— she moaned.

— What Lorelai?— he asked grumpy, not turning to face her.

— Can you turn off the TV?— she asked pouting.

— You always sleep with the TV on. You can't sleep if the TV is off.— he said.

— But if something distracts me tonight I won't be able to have a nice sleep. You want me to be beautiful tomorrow, don't you?— he buffed.

— Good night Lorelai.— he rolled his eyes and did what she wanted.

— 'Night, shine of my eyes, love of my life, dear soul mate...

— Stop Lorelai.— he said grumpy.

— Oh my tenderly fiancée! I love you too and I also hope that you have a dirty dream about me.

Luke smacked her lips and turned to his side. Lorelai did the same and waited a little. She controlled herself not to bite her nails while she was waiting to be sure he was asleep. Some minutes later she got up and walked towards him,. Being face to face with him, she kissed his lips softly and when she realized he didn't moved, she stood on tiptoe and walked towards the wardrobe.

She took the stairs that were hid behind the wardrobe and climbed on. On top of the wardrobe was the big box where her wedding dress was in. She put the box on the bed without making any nose. She took the dress from the box and looked at it. She took off her PJ's and tried on the wedding dress. She looked at herself in the mirror, not being able to stop smiling.

Then she decided to go to the downstairs bathroom. There is a big mirror. Lorelai descended the stairs slowly, trying to not wake up Liz and went into the bathroom.

She pulled her hair up and looked at herself in the mirror once more. She was so beautiful. A lonely tear rolled down her face and she grinned. In a few hours she would be wearing that dress to marry the man that she loved more than anyone, besides Rory of course. She couldn't wait until the sun rise.

Lorelai closed the bathroom door behind her and went to Rory's room where she found her daughter sleeping. Carefully not to wake Jess, Lorelai approached Rory and kissed her cheek. Slowly Rory opened her eyes and looked at her mother.

— Hi mom.— she said slowly trying to make a sentence while she was almost falling asleep again.

— Hey hon'. Go back to sleep. Mommy just came in to give you a kiss. And we don't want to wake up Jess.— Lorelai murmured.

— Mom...— Rory started looking up and down at her mother— why are you wearing the wedding dress? Is it morning already?

— No, I'm just wearing it... because... because I wanted to know if I'm still okay in it.— lied.

— You're beautiful, like you were the another times. To me you're always beautiful, mommy.— Rory grinned to her and another tear rolled down Lorelai's face.

— I love you so much, kiddo.

— I love you more.

— It's totally impossible, but still. Go back to sleep, huh? You need to be awake when we walk down the aisle.

Rory nodded and after giving her one more kiss Lorelai left the place and Rory fell asleep again.

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When Luke woke up the sun hadn't risen yet, but he was so nervous he thought that it would be better if he staid awake. He looked at Lorelai and her beauty. Her hair was messed and her face totally creased but to him as well to Rory, she was beautiful all the time. He caressed her face and kissed her cheek softly, after that he stood up and went downstairs.

It was dark outside and the house were pretty quiet. He looked at Liz who was sleeping happily, a small smile on her face, when he realized she was uncovered, he pulled the blanket up against her skin. He looked at her once more and went to the kitchen. He always thought that Liz would be the one getting married first.

Then he turned on the stove and started to make pie. After that he pressed a few oranges to make himself orange juice. He also made pancakes, muffins, eggs and of course coffee. It was 6:30 when he finished to prepare their breakfast. So he ate his healthy food and drank his orange juice. When he was done he put the other things on a tray and slowly ascend the stairs. With his elbow he turned the door's knob and entered on the room.

Luke put the tray on the nightstand and sat down next to Lorelai. He whispered her name in her ear and she stirred a little but not opened her eyes, so he called her again. Not whispering this time, but also not too loud. She opened her eyes slowly and faced him.

It took her some time to she realize where she was, what was happening and especially what day it was. A smile formed on her face and he leaned in to kiss her. She hugged him tightly, not wanting let him go. They pulled apart from the hug and Luke kissed her neck several times. His kissed trailed down to lower parts of her body. Lorelai smiled enjoying the sensation, but finally she nudged his arm and he faced her.

— Gooooooooooood morniiiiiiiiiing!— she exclaimed really excited.

— Good morning.— he rolled his eyes and sat on the bed again.

— Don't roll your eyes at me, mister.— she said frowning and pointing her forefinger

— Slept well?

— I was in yours arms.— she said dreamy.

— I guess it was good then.

— If you change bodies with me you'll know how good it is. And do you know what would be even better?

— Nope.

— This delightful arms will be mines.

— Not until I say "I do"— Luke teased.

— How dare you?— she dropped her mouth playing his game.

— My arms.

— What if I chop them away?— she asked pretending to be serious.

— So I won't make you coffee ever again.—he used his trump card.

Lorelai rolled her eyes and then realized the tray in the nightstand. How could she wait to start eating?

Luke watched her eat. He couldn't help but smile. He never was smiling like this before, never in his whole life. This marriage was ripening him as was ripening Lorelai. He knew she was as happy as he was, and that made him so happy. The thought of sharing a life with someone that he cares about so much was making everything so easy.

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— Sookie do me a favor, please. Go downstairs and check if Jack folded the napkins in the right way and if Rose had succeed in do that thing with the white and light pink roses. You know... the petals on the aisle.— Lorelai begged her friend, trying to calm herself down while she was making her hair work along and trying to get the way she wants.

— Darling, 20 minutes ago the napkins were fine as were the flowers, so please calm down.— Sookie said sympathetically.

— Do you promise me that everything is okay downstairs?— Lorelai asked referring to the inn's garden and Sookie nodded.

Then Lorelai heard the door being open and four women came into the inn's room.

— Lorelai what do you think you are doing?— Emily asked walking towards her daughter

— No mom, the right question is: mom, what do you think you are doing?— Lorelai asked.

— Please Lorelai, this isn't the time fore a joke. Now put your hair down, Rebecca will fix it. And what have you done with your nails?— Emily asked looking down at Lorelai's hands. But without giving her time to answer added:— Please Gina fix these nails, argh! Lorelai it's your wedding!— Emily exclaimed.

— You're right mom, it's my wedding so I will be doing this the way I want to. Gina the nails stay this way.— Lorelai said rolling her eyes and sighing loudly— and Rebecca, I can do my hair myself. Thank you.

— Lorelai if you want to let your nails be this odd color, fine. But let Gina paint your nails. And you can choose a hair style but Rebecca will let do it two hundred times better than you would do. So stop being stubborn and let the women work!— Emily said tiredly.

— Mom...

— Lorelai, it's your day. Don't you want to everything to be perfect? Don't you Lorelai?— Emily asked gazing her. Lorelai sighed.

— My hair style, my nail varnish, my money to pay the ladies.

— Your hair style, your nail varnish, my money to pay half of the price.— Emily offered.

— I'll pay everything.— Lorelai said stubbornly.

— So the ladies will leave and your hair will be so horrible that Luke will run away from you and I'll let you remember that every single day for the rest of your life. The scene of him running away will never be erased from your head because I won't let it.—Emily uttered.

— You're evil.— Lorelai said pouting and turned over to see herself in the mirror while she explained to Rebecca how she wanted her hair. Emily just grinned to Rory who had a person fixing her hair as well.

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The chairs were set up on the garden nearby the lake and in front of that was the minister waiting for the bride. Everything seemed beautiful, the petals on the grass and the flower decorations on the chairs...

It was 2:55 already and Luke was walking around, Buddy, Maisy, Steve and Peter following him while most of the guests were seat watching them from their seats.

— Where is she?— Luke asked nervously finally stopping his insane walk, his hands trembling.

— Honey she had 5 minutes yet but she will take a little longer as in the tradition, the bride is delayed a little.— Maisy told him.

— It's all crap! That's just to make the grooms more nervous.— said grumpy— Okay, It's it. I'm going there and when I come back she will be with me.— he said and was walking towards the inn when Steve and Peter held his arms.

— Luke! I know it's your wedding and all but you're to nervous and driving us crazy, so back off!— Peter said.

Luke sighed desperately. What is taking her so long?

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Lorelai's hair were already fixed. Half of the hair was up in a ponytail and the other half was falling like a curly cascade. However, Rebecca didn't finish with the make-up yet.

— Rory go tell to your daddy it will take a little longer for me to get ready, okay?— Lorelai asked and Rory nodded.

— Is Christopher here?— Emily asked catching Lorelai's words.

— I invited him but I don't know if he's here. Why the hell do you want to know if Christopher's here? Please mom if it's one of yours tricks I'm telling you: I'm able to kill you right now.— Lorelai said impatience.

— Lorelai! I'm just saying this because you told Rory to warn her daddy you will be late.

— This? I was talking about Luke, mom.— Lorelai replied turning to the mirror while Emily was shocked.

Mia entered on the room and went straight to Lorelai.

— You look fabulous.— Mia praised and half hugged her.— I better take my handkerchief out of the purse.— she smiled and Lorelai grinned back while Rebecca was doing her make up.

— Who are you?— Emily asked nonchalantly looking at herself in the mirror.

— Mom this is Mia, Mia this is my mother, Emily Gilmore.— Lorelai introduced them— Okay Rebecca don't put every make up you have on my face!— Lorelai yelled nervously.

— Oh I'm so sorry miss Gilmore.— Rebecca apologized.

— No, I have to apologize as I was a jerk. I just think it's done. Mom where's dad?— Emily didn't responded.— Mom? Mom? MOM?— Lorelai yelled and Emily turned to her with a displeasure face.

— I'll go find your father.— Emily said and looking one last time at Mia she closed the door behind her.

Lorelai shrugged. She was to nervous to think about her mother.

Half of a minute later Richard knocked on the door and his daughter told him to come in.

— You look beautiful.— Richard said thrilled, Lorelai met his gaze and smiled truthfully.

— Thank you dad.— so in a unexpected move, Richard pulled her close and hugged her— Whoa!— she moaned surprised.

— I'm glad this day came, Lorelai.

— I'm glad too, dad. Thanks for making sure I won't fall.— she said happily.

— I won't let you fall.

— Good.— then Liz and Rory entered on the room.

— Daddy is almost crazy, mommy. Are you ready?— Rory asked sympathetically.

Lorelai sighed and replied:

— Not yet.— Lorelai pulled Rory to the corner and said:— You still okay with this, aren't you?

— Mom.— she squeezed her hand— Everything will be okay. Don't be nervous. Do you want me to walk in the aisle holding your hand?— Rory asked smiling to her. Lorelai hugged her tightly and dried a tear.

— Sure.

Lorelai putted the tiara on and entwined her right arm in Richard's and held Rory's right hand in her left. They descended the stairs and get out of the inn. In the garden she could see all of her friends waiting for her.

She didn't care about the beautiful petals on the ground or the minister who would perform the ceremony. What if Jack didn't folded the napkins in the right way or if the music wasn't what she chose? And what if Sookie's food burned? He was there looking straight in her eyes, happily because she was finally there. She didn't ran away, she was there smiling back at him. Smiling like a little girl who opens her Christmas' present and see the beautiful doll she wanted for so long in front of her. And God! She was wonderful, looking like an angel. An angel that would be his just in a few minutes. He couldn't help but cry and he didn't care if everyone from town would see him like this or if Kirk were taking pictures of that, because in his little world just him and that two girls exists, nobody else. Just the three of them living happy as a family.

Lorelai took a breath and holding Rory's hand so tight that it almost cut the girl's circulation.

First, Liz and Steve, Mia and Peter and Buddy and Masie walked down the aisle. Then a song started to play. They didn't heard the wedding march but a music that none of them had heard before. The melody and the woman singing just a "laaaaa, la la la la la la la lala" mixed in perfect harmony to Lorelai escorted for her father and Rory —who was holding the wedding rings in her other hand— walk down the aisle.

The closer she got to him, the more she cried and how faster her heart was beating. She was shivering in the sun day and almost fainting. She thanked God for her dad and Rory being there to support her.

Finally Richard kissed her hand and went to his place where Emily was. Rory went to the corner and there she watched them in one of the more happiest day of her life. Luke held Lorelai's hand in his and after kissed her cheek, she whispered "I'm not scared anymore" in his ear and he smiled for the 200th time on that day, then he turned to the minister like Lorelai did.

— Take your seats please.— the minister asked and everyone sat down.— We are here to celebrate the joining of Luke and Lorelai in Holy matrimony. When I marry a couple, I usually ask their friends how they met and how they started to date each other. But this time it was Lorelai, this beautiful bride, who told me about how they met. But when she started to tell me about her story she gave me so many pop references that I didn't understood what she was saying.— the folks laughed— So I said "Darling, you need to pause and breath between the sentences"— they laughed again— So she told me because of her babble she annoyed Luke for the first time. She had entered on the full diner and begged for coffee but without looking to her, Luke told Lorelai to wait her turn. She babbled, and babbled and babbled in his ear. Then he finally turned and saw her. He almost broke the cups and plates when he saw her shinning beauty and instantly gave her coffee.— everyone started whispering at the minister's words but he added:— But when I talked to Luke, he told me he didn't broke anything or gave her coffee instantly. Yes he gave her coffee but just after she kept bothering him and asking about his birthday. When he couldn't tolerate that anymore he gave her coffee and she told him it was the best coffee of her life. He simply replied "it will kill you". She laughed and he plunged into her smile, wanting to be his for the first time.— Lorelai looked at Luke and he dried her tears smiling at her— Because of their words I'm completely sure they are here of free will. So please Lorelai, Luke turn and face each other. Did you had prepared something to say?— Lorelai and Luke nodded facing each other.— Lorelai can you start?

— Well I'll pause between the phrases— she joked— Luke when Rory had a flu we were together for about 4 months and you stopped by to make her a soup and tea. But you didn't just do that. In the middle of the night I heard her coughing so I got up quickly and ran downstairs to support her.— she paused and took a breath. Miss Patty and Babette laughed— But I was surprised when I stood in Rory's door opening and saw you taking her temperature and covering her. She was shivering and you kind of hugged her to keep her warm. I don't know why but I didn't moved I just stared at the two of you. It didn't took long for Rory to fell asleep again, however you stood there rubbing her hair. And I saw it Luke. I saw you being more than a paternal figure. I saw you being her father this past two years. You're a father and you're a mate you're more than I asked. I guess no one has the luck I have to have a person like you in her life.— she sobbed and Luke tried to hide from the townies that he was crying as well — You are the combo, you are the whole package. Luke you are my love and you'll always be. I love you more than coffee.

— Lorelai, if you have luck to have me that's only because we have an amulet, a horoscope which let us be together over these years.— Lorelai smiled at him remembering the "horoscope thing" from the day they met— I don't want you to go away. I don't want you leave me alone. I'll be in your life forever because you're the only person I truthfully love. You annoy me. You make me laugh. But especially you give me a reason to wake up every day. I don't care if you eat junk food or if sometimes I don't know what movie you are talking about, because in the way you hypnotize me. If I tell you to stop drink coffee it's only because I won't bear live without you being in my life. I can't live without you and without Rory. I can't live without the most important persons I have.— Luke gave up, he was crying and everyone was seeing it and being carried away with it, but a person in the background didn't liked what the two of them were saying and taking the time so coughed slightly. However Luke and Lorelai didn't listened to it— I love you— he ended and both of them let the tears roll over their faces.

— Luke Danes— Luke turned his face towards the minister, however not letting go of Lorelai's hands— do you promise you will love Lorelai Gilmore as your wife, in sickness and health, for richer and for poorer, in good and bad times until death parts you both?

— I do.

— And you Lorelai Gilmore do you promise you will love Luke Danes as your husband, in sickness and health, for richer and for poorer, in good and bad times until death parts you both?

— I certainly do.

— Please the rings— Rory walked towards the minister and handed them to him — Please Luke, take the ring and repeat after me.— Luke took the ring— I Luke Danes...

— I Luke Danes...

— Take you Lorelai Gilmore with all the love I have in my heart to be my wedded wife...

— Take you Lorelai Gilmore with all the love I have in my heart to be my wedded wife...

— As long as I live.

— As long as I live.— Luke put the ring on her finger and kissed her cheek.

— Now Lorelai, repeat after me. I Lorelai Gilmore...

— I Lorelai Gilmore...

— Take you Luke Danes with all the love I have in my heart to be my wedded husband...

— Take you Luke Danes with all the love I have in my heart to be my wedded husband...

— As long as I live.

— As long as I live.— she put the ring in his finger and winked at him.

— As the powers vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. What the Lord unite the man can't part. Luke you may kiss your bride— and he did. It was a slight kiss but a kiss that said everything that needed to be said. They were starting a new life, from now they were sharing each others moments, each others happiness and sadness. They were being one.— Lorelai told me to not introduce them like Mr. and Mrs. Danes, but like Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore Danes. So now lets join the party of the new couple, Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore Danes!

Everyone clapped and Lorelai waved to them. After that they signed the papers to consider them husband and wife by the law.

The day didn't ended yet, but both of them knew it was the best day of theirs life. Without knowing it they were sharing something for the first time of beautiful years, they were sharing happiness.

A song played as they walked after the bridesmaids and the best men. Rory stood in her place not walking with them. She was so happy for them and for herself, but something, something was concerning her. She had listened the cough in the background and she knew who was there.

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The party started instantly and Lorelai and Luke sat at their table. Luke held Lorelai's hand in his and told her:

— I hadn't the opportunity to tell you how stunning you look.— Luke squeezed her hand.

— You don't look so bad yourself.— she caressed his cheek with her free hand and after that she kissed his lips softly— I love you Mr. Gilmore— she said honestly.

— I love you Mrs. Danes.—he kissed and put his arms around her neck, Lorelai rested her head on his shoulder for a while.

What really happened was that Lorelai had a monologue about how wrong the fact was that the woman needs to use the husband's last name, but the man doesn't has to use the wife's last name, so after 5 phone calls, 2 visits to the diner and a whole night of babbling in his ear about the same subject, Luke agreed with Lorelai's idea of him being a Gilmore Danes just like she would be.

Kirk cleared his throat and everyone looked at him.

— Luke can you take your beautiful wife and dance with her?— Luke rolled his eyes and took Lorelai's hand. She winked and stood up.

They walked towards the little dance floor they made on the grass and they danced at the sound of the romantic song playing on the background.

— What you said before, you are also the reason I get up every morning.— Lorelai whispered and Luke nodded.

— I dreamed of this day.— Luke said suddenly and looked at his feet.

— And how it was?— she asked curiously

— Never mind.— he tried to stop the course of the conversation.

— Oh come on, Luke! If you start something, you need to go through with it until the end.

— Okay.— he sighed and she grinned— We were in the future, Rory was 19 or something like that.

— Did you wanted to wait so long in this dream? It's 12 years Luke!— she frowned.

— Let me finish with it or I won't tell you the ending.— he threatened.

— Okay mister, keep going.— she wrapped her arms around his neck, still dancing.

— You wore a pink dress and blue shoes. You had tiara of flowers on your head.— he laughed remembering.

— Oh my God! I was using blue shoes on a pink dress? What am I in your dream? A crazy person?— she asked rolling her eyes

— And I was wearing hide pants, cowboy's boots and a horrible hat!— he completed with wide eyes.

— We are so boorish!

He shook his head and laughed slightly. Then the others couples joined them in the dance floor.

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The wedding party was almost coming to an end and Christopher hadn't appeared yet. Lorelai tried not to think to much about it because it was her day and she didn't wanted to be stressed. But wanting it or not Christopher not appearing was concerning her. She shouldn't have told Rory that Christopher would be spending the weekend with her. Rory was surprised when Lorelai said it, but she wasn't really happy about it. Even though Rory wasn't so happy, Christopher made a promise and he was breaking this one too. He always breaks his promises.

Richard and Emily approached them.

— We are leaving.— Emily told Lorelai.

— Thank you for coming.— Luke replied politely.

— It's our daughter's wedding, we wouldn't miss it for the world. Well, Lorelai this is for the both of you.— Richard said and handed Lorelai an envelope. Lorelai opened it and found airplane tickets to Acapulco – Mexico.

— Dad...— Lorelai was speechless. Her father was giving her tickets to go to Mexico. Her father, giving her tickets, to Mexico. Two tickets. That means Luke could go to. This is obvious, Gilmore! Danes... she smiled at the thought.— Thank you.— but a cold water bucket spilled on her head. Christopher wasn't there, she didn't had someone to take care of Rory.— But I can't go. We... we can't go.

— Why?— Emily asked.

— Because... because of...— why wasn't her mind working? She didn't wanted to tell her parents she don't had anyone to take care of her daughter, 'cause they would say they'd take care of her. And ask her parents for a favor wasn't something she really liked to do, like drink coffee or eat cheese.

— Because of what, Lorelai?— Luke asked. You aren't helping, sweetheart she thought.

— It's much to expensive.— she said. That wasn't a lie at all.

— Oh Lorelai! Please stop with that. It's a present and you have to accept it like you accepted every other present. So take the tickets, please.— Emily ordered.

— Mom, dad, I really appreciate it, but I can't. I just can't. Okay?— she closed her eyes and sighed loudly.

— Lorelai, what's going on?— Luke asked concerned.

— It's Christopher.— Lorelai told him, and anger possessed his body— Don't be mad, Luke. Because of this I didn't wanted to tell you. You are always mad when it's about him. It's our day and you're not supposed to be mad. Damn Christopher!— Lorelai said sadly.

— What's about him?— Luke asked.

— I told you he talked to me over the phone the other day and said he wanted to spend the weekend with Rory, but he isn't here. He isn't here. Again.

— I never agreed with him taking care of her the whole weekend anyway. I don't know why, but this doesn't shock me!— He replied sarcastically.

— So it's solved!— Emily exclaimed.

— What mom?— Lorelai asked confused.

— Rory will spent this week with us while you and Luke will go on your honeymoon.

— No way, mom!— Lorelai exclaimed— Rory won't spent the week with you. She wouldn't if it was just for the weekend, and now you are prolonging it to entire week. I'm not that crazy!

— Lorelai this is a insult against me. Rory is my granddaughter and I deserve to spend some time with her. If you don't allow it, I think it will be necessary for me to call my lawyer. Do you want that?— Emily questioned strongly.
Lorelai looked at her and shook her head in disbelief. — You're good. Unbelievable. But it will only be 3 days. I won't let her spent an entire week with you.

— Well so I guess it will better if Rory packs her things so we can leave.— Richard finally spoke.

Lorelai rolled her eyes and went to get Rory.

She searched for her for a few minutes and found her playing a game with Lane.

— Hey, sweets.

— Hey Lorelai.— Lane replied.

— Hey, mommy. I saw you and daddy dancing. You look happy.

— I am. I'm the happiest woman of the universe.— Lorelai replied and kneeled to be in the same height as Rory.— And you, are you happy?

— Yeah! Everything is really good! The party is really fun and Sookie's food is delicious.— Rory spoke smiling.

— Great!— Lorelai sighed— Rory, do you remember when I told you some days ago you'd spend the weekend with your dad?— Rory nodded— Good. Well it isn't good at all. Hon' he didn't came.— Lorelai said softly.

— No mommy, he came.— Rory said sadly and that confused Lorelai.

— Did you see him?

— Yes, mommy.

— Where he is?— Lorelai asked looking around.

— He left, he watched the ceremony and left.

— What do you mean? He came, watched the ceremony and just left? He talked to you?— She asked still confused.

— No, he just left, mommy. Left, you know? Gone.— Rory was really sad.

— Oh honey! Well... he left... maybe something happened. You know? I mean, some emergency.

— Maybe...— she wasn't believing it at all

— Well...Since he isn't here. What do you think about spend 3 days with your grandparents?

— Grandma and Grandpa?— Was the time to Rory be confused. Lorelai nodded.— Why?

— You know what, maybe it's better if you don't go. I can talk with Mrs. Kim and ask her to take care of you tonight and tomorrow we can do something fun. Maybe go to the movies or to a park in Hartford.— Lorelai smiled at her daughter. Okay she wanted to go to Acapulco, but she didn't wanted to leave Rory with her grandparents. They could convince her to go to a DAR meeting, or some fancy party, dress her with those horrible dresses she hated as a kid.

— They asked you if they could spent the weekend with me?— Rory asked.

— Yes, they did.

— So, I guess it isn't so bad if I spend 3 days with them. They are my grandparents right?— Rory looked at Lorelai, frowning.

— Yeah. But you'll only have to go if you really want it. You don't have to if you don't want to, I won't force you..

— Are they leaving now?— Lorelai nodded— I packed anyway...— Rory shrugged.

— Are you sure?— Rory nodded with a half smile— Lets go! They are waiting for us.— Lorelai shook her head and sighed. Her daughter was going to spend 3 days with her parents. 3 days. With 'her' parents. Rory said goodbye to Lane and walked with Lorelai.

Something made Lorelai feel confused, after Rory entered her parent's car. Emily hugged her and said — my best wishes, Lorelai. I hope you had made the right choice — and she kissed Lorelai's forehead. The world was going crazy.

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After Rory left with her grandparents, Lorelai threw the bouquet and Miss Patty grabbed it. Lorelai chuckled and went upstairs to change her clothes. She dressed in a tight jeans and the T-shirt she bought in the same day she bought the wedding dress. That one on which she wrote down "I'm not a Baseball cap, but I am Luke's" and went downstairs.

Luke was talking with Jackson when she approached and kissed his neck.

— Hey.— she whispered in his ear.

— Hey back.— he whispered as well.

— How do you feel about going upstairs. The honeymoon suite is booked for the Gilmore Danes couple.— she whispered seductively.

— Okay it's time to say "good bye".— Jackson said however he didn't heard what Lorelai was saying to Luke.

— Bye Jackson.— Luke and Lorelai said in unison.

— So... do you thing they will notice us gone?— Lorelai asked kept kissing his neck.

— Do you care about that?— Luke asked kissing her.

— Not at all.— she grabbed his hand and composing themselves, they went upstairs.

Luke closed the door behind him and pressed Lorelai against it. He kissed her neck fervently and Lorelai massaged his shoulder softly, after some kisses, he pulled her to the bed and she started to take of his pants. She wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned in to kiss him. It started small, but it didn't took long before his tongue entered her mouth and the desire went more strong. Luke unzipped her jeans and took it of while Lorelai was helping him out of his suit. Luke noticed her shirt and smiling he took it of as well. He pressed his hand against her body and she moaned. After this, Lorelai was his. Definitely, literally.

— Nice shirt.— he said when they were laying down on the bed, out of breath. Lorelai chuckled.

— Ready for round 2?— she asked and with a kiss he answered her question.

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