6 months later—Saturday December 13, 2013 – a surprisingly BEAUTIFUL DAY

"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to join Lorelai Leigh Gilmore and Steven Daniel Cashen in holy matrimony." The priest said.

Lorelai and Luke sat in the front row. Rory's bridesmaids, Meg, Lane, Paris, Beth, Brooke, and Jinx the maid of honor and the flower girl, Martha, stood on Rory's left. The groom's men, Jack, Dave, Jess, Steve's friend and Beth's husband Adam, Trip, and Tristan, the best man, stood on the right with Davey, the ring bearer.

Rory and her bridesmaids were decked out in Vera Wang. The bridesmaids each wore a 'lame mermaid gown with empire waist and shirred bodice of English net' in light blue with Jinx in a darker blue. Rory wore a 'strapless modified a-line gown with draped curved neckline and a hem trimmed with Alencon and Chantilly lace.' The cummerbunds and ties of the boys matched the light blue of the girls, with Tristan in dark blue.

"Lorelai Leigh, do you take Steven Daniel to be your lawful wedded husband, in sickness and in health, for better or for worse, as long as you both shall live?"

"I do."

"Steven Daniel, do you take Lorelai Leigh to be your lawful wedded wife, in sickness and in health, for better or for worse, as long as you both shall live?"

"I do."

The service went on and before long, Rory and Steven were married.

"I now present to you Mr. and Mrs. Steven Cashen."

Lorelai jumped up in her seat and began whistling and cheering. Luke sat next to her, no longer embarrassed by her actions after 24 years, but still not willing to partake in them. The Quads unsteadily climbed to their feet and clapped, yelling "Wowy, Wowy."

Jinx and Tristan immediately left their posts and swooped down on their young children. Rory and Steve walked happily down the aisle and got in the limo. Everyone left the church and went back to Stars Hollow for a huge reception in the square, under a few huge heated tents. Rory and Steven were the center of attention and couldn't seem to get a single second to sit down. Rory got many compliments on her dress, and she gave Vera all the credit. After a slew of pictures, Rory and Steven had the chance to sit down and eat. Mid-meal, her sisters came up behind her, and Rory didn't notice the mike in Jinx's hand.

"Ladies and gentlemen." Rory jumped as she heard her sister's voice boom through the tent. "We would like to invite our sister and our new brother-in-law to the dance floor to share the first dance."

Rory smiled at Steven, and they stood. While they made their way down to the wooden dance floor in the middle of the tent, Meghan started talking.

"When we were younger, God back in like 2004, I remember hearing a song on the radio and Rory saying 'if a guy sings me this song, I'll marry him.' Well, Ror, you married him before he sang it to you, but here it is, Sis."

The beginning notes of Ciara's 'My Goodies' began playing, and Rory fell over in laughter.

"We're just kidding!" Jinx called, as the DJ cut off the music. Steven took Rory in his arms as Keith Urban's 'Memories of Us' started playing. Rory smiled.

At the end of the song, the two parted, looking up at each other lovingly. Suddenly, with no warning, Rory was spun around. A little off balance, she had a sister on each arm. "What the-"

"Careful, Rory, you're on the mike." Meg said with a grin, and a chuckle ran through the crowd. Jack joined the girls.

"Now we would like to have our dance with our sister." Jinx said into the mike. An 'aww' ran through the square, and a smile spread across Rory's face.

Hey girl it's me I just called to tell you hi
Call me when you get this
Haven't talked lately so hard to find the time
Give the boys a big kiss
Tell them that I miss them
By the way I miss you too

I was thinking just today
About how we used to play
Barbie dolls and make-up
Tea parties dress up
I remember how we'd fight
We made up and laughed all night
Wish we were kids again
My sister my friend

Oh yeah before I forget I met someone
I think I really like him
I was wondering if I'm jumping the gun
By going out on a limb
And invite him home for Christmas
To meet the family

Seem like just yesterday
You brought home old what's his name
He had been drinking
What were you thinking
After dinner he passed out
We can laugh about it now
We've learned a lot since then
My sister my friend

Do you think you could come and see me sometime soon
We could just hang out like we used to
It's late and I should go
But I can't hang up the phone
Until I tell you
What I don't tell you enough
Even though at times it seemed
We were more like enemies
I'd do it all again
My sister my friend

Rory, Jinx, Meg, and Jack danced through the whole song, laughing and singing. At the end, Rory embraced each sister and brother.

"Alright, alright, attention please." Rory took the microphone. "It's my turn, now, to send out a song. Steven and I have had our song, my siblings and I have had our song, but there is one key person that cannot be forgotten. As we all know, I'll have dances with my fathers later, so I guess you can imagine who this one is for. Come on up, Mom."

Crying a little, Lorelai made her way toward Rory. She wore a BCBG Max Azria Strapless Satin Dress. The two hugged, shedding a few tears, and a song started playing in the background.

She's never pulled anybody from a burning building
She's never rocked Central Park to a half a million fans, screaming out her name
She's never hit a shot to win the game
She's never left her footprints on the moon
She's never made a solo hot air balloon ride, around the world,
No, she's just your everyday average girl but
She's somebody's hero
A hero to her baby with a skinned up knee
A little kiss is all she needs
The keeper of the cheerios
The voice that brings Snow White to life
Bedtime stories every night
And that smile lets her know
She's somebody's hero…

The rest of the song played as the Stars Hollowans danced and listened to the meaningful lyrics.

"Oh Rory…" Lorelai said, hugging her daughter to her.

"I love you, Mom. You gave up everything for me. And in the end, we did it together. You and me, and then Luke, and then Jinxie and Meg and Jack, and then Tristan and now Steve….we've all done it together. We're here because of each other."

Lorelai smiled, never more proud of the child she raised.

Rory danced her father daughter dances, first with Luke to 'Daddy's Little Girl' by Michael Bolton, and a light-hearted 'Just the Two of Us' from Will Smith, which led to a square-wide dance party. Steven got in 'The Perfect Fan' with his mom, and was joined by Lorelai and Jack and other mother-son pairs.

Rory and Steven escaped for a few minutes to change out of the wedding garb and returned with Steven in khakis and a button down shirt and Rory in a pinkBari Jay Strapless Organza Dress with a long Michael Kors winter white coat. Rory tossed the bouquet and Paris caught it.

"Bye Rory! Bye Steven!" All the wedding guests crowded around the limousine that would take Rory and Steven to the airport. They hugged and kissed tons of people before Lorelai pushed them into the limo. A just married sign blew on the back of the car as they drove away. All the guests started to disperse.

"My baby girl is married." Lorelai said, leaning backwards against Luke, who stood behind her.

"Yup. I can't believe it."

"Me either."

Silence.

"Luke?"

"Yeah?"

"You think...he'll treat her right, right?"

"Yeah, he will."

"I mean, he's a great guy and Rory really loves him, but...well, sometimes people change."

"I don't think he will. I think he's sincere. I think he loves her." Luke said.

"Really truly loves her?" Lorelai asked earnestly.

"Why all the questions? Why are you so skeptical of Steven?" Luke asked, turning her toward him.

"I just want her to be happy, Luke. The happiest moments of my life, besides when Rory was born, have been spent with you and my kids. I want that for my baby. Jinx has it with Tristan and the Quads, I have it with you and all our kids, Meg and Jack are bound to get there someday, when they are older. I want it for Rory, for my baby." Lorelai said.

"He's trustworthy, Lor. He's sincere and really a great guy. You know how critical Tristan is of Meg and Rory's boyfriends and he introduced them." He hugged her to him and she placed her head on his solid chest. "Don't forget, Rory inherited her mother's stubbornness and strength. She can hold her own if he becomes too...anything. She's strong, she'll be fine."

"Good." Lorelai said, closing her eyes contentedly.

Wednesday that same week

"Morning, Lorelai sweetie." A voice called to Lorelai as she walked across the lawn to pick up her paper.

"Morning, Babette." She called pleasantly.

"Have you talked to Rory? Is she enjoying her honeymoon with that gorgeous man?" Babette laughed suggestively and Lorelai smothered a laugh.

"Yeah, I talked to her last night. They are having a ball in Hawaii and are expected home on Friday." Lorelai called back.

"Good, good. Well, see ya later doll."

"Bye Babette." Lorelai walked into the house and joined Meg and Jack for pop-tarts.

"Ok, game plan. I have tons of meetings today to get the second Dragonfly open in Hartford. Tomorrow is pretty busy too, but should be better than today. Megs, can you give Jack a ride to Chilton on the way to school? He's missed the bus already." Lorelai said quickly, sipping a cup of coffee.

"Sure. See you later Mom." Meg said, pecking her cheek. Jack did the same, and soon the Gilmore house was empty.

"Rory?"

"Yeah, Steve." Rory said, glancing over at him lazily. He sat on the next lounge chair in blue Hawaiian print board shorts. The pool glinted in the sunshine and Rory could feel her tan getting darker and darker, leaving distinct tan lines on the skin around her modest blue bikini, despite the loads of sunscreen she applied every hour .

"Rory, I want to talk." He said.

She turned on her elbow and flipped her glasses up on her head. He looked kind of serious. "About what?"

"Rory, do you want kids?" He asked suddenly.

Rory smothered a laugh at the randomness, and answered, "Yeah, I do."

"How many?"

"I'm not sure...I think at least three, though. I do have a four kid sister to keep up with." Rory said with a pretty smile.

He smiled back, looking relieved. "Good, me too. I always wanted a big family and I think we are in a good position. We aren't too old, but old enough that we both have steady jobs. Ror...what do you think of having a kid soon?" He asked, waiting for her answer.

Rory hesitated and looked deep in thought. "I don't know..." She continued to think for a long time. "You know what? I think I'd like that. But let's just see how it goes, Steven."

Steven broke into a grin in one fluid motion stood and lifted her in the air. He drew close to the edge of the pool and for the second time, they both toppled into the water. They came up sputtering and laughing at the crazy events.

"How many, really Steven, do you want?" Rory asked, brushing her hair and water out of her face.

Steven, now, looked deep in thought. "A lot. Honestly, I could handle 8. I could enjoy 8." He said.

Rory laughed out loud. "Eight may be a bit much, but 5 or 6 wouldn't be bad."

"5 or 6. That's good." Steven said.

"Haha, but Steve we aren't super young. How are we going to have so many kids?"

"I guess we'd better get started." He wiggled his eyebrows suggestively and pulled her close. She giggled and kissed the tip of his nose. "But seriously, Ror, let's just let it happen the way it goes. I'll be happy, whatever happens, because I'll have you. And I love you."

"I love you too, babe."

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