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So, some people requested an epilogue, but most of you said sequel, so that's what I'm gonna do. This is just a short little chapter to end this story, and the sequel will be up as soon as I write it. It may take a little longer because I go back to school soon.

I hope you like the last (short!) chapter! Review, please!

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Chapter 12- We Are Family

About an hour later, the DJ called Richard and Lorelai to the dance floor for their father-daughter dance. Richard let Lorelai to the dance floor as Bob Carlisle's 'Butterfly Kisses' came over the speakers. Luke watched with a small smile as his wife and father-in-law swayed to the music.

Luke was glad that Lorelai and her parents were able to put all of their many issues behind them, if only for one day. He knew this day meant a lot to Lorelai, and even though she'd never admit it, her parents being a part of it meant a lot to her.

Other fathers and daughters were getting up to join Richard and Lorelai on the dance floor. Rory got up and walked around the table to face Luke.

"Will you dance with me, Luke?" Rory asked, holding out her hand. Luke smiled at her as he stood up, taking her hand and leading her on to the dance floor.

"Your speech was really nice," Luke told her as they began to dance.

"Thanks," Rory said with a grin.

"And that stuff you said about me being like a dad to you-, uh, thanks," Luke said, a little awkwardly.

"I meant every word of it," she said honestly.

"You're a good kid, you know that?"

"And you're a great dad," Rory said, smiling. Luke smiled back.

"Hey Luke?" Rory asked a moment later, feeling kind of stupid. "Do you think, maybe, it'd be alright if I called you dad sometimes?"

"I'd be honored," He told her with one of his only-for-a-Gilmore-girl grins. His heart swelled with pride with the thought that a kid as incredible as Rory wanted to call him dad. Rory was an amazing kid, and Lorelai had done a terrific job raising her all on her own. Even though raising a kid on your own isn't exactly the ideal situation for a sixteen year old, Lorelai had risen to the occasion, and everything had worked out perfectly in the end.

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"Thanks for walking me down the aisle, dad," Lorelai told her father while they were dancing.

"It was no problem, Lorelai. I was glad to be of service."

"So, um, how does mom feel about all this?" Lorelai asked, glancing at her mother, who was talking to Sookie. "I mean, you two don't really approve-,"

"Lorelai," Richard interrupted. "You have to understand. While your mother and I may come off as controlling and disapproving, we only want what's best for you. And if being with Luke is what makes you happy, which it obviously does, your mother and I will accept that."

Lorelai stared up at her father, trying desperately to keep her jaw from dropping to the floor.

"Wow. Thanks dad. That means a lot." Richard smiled at his daughter, who smiled back. She knew that it was highly unlikely that the truce with her parents would last very long, but it would be nice for however long it lasted.

As Richard and Lorelai continued to dance, Lorelai spotted Luke and Rory on the dance floor, and her eyes met Rory's.

"Hey mom," Rory called. "You were right. Luke can waltz."

"I told you," Lorelai called back with a wink at Luke.

"Ah, geez, what're you two talking about?" Luke asked, rolling his eyes. He figured if the Gilmore girls were discussing his dancing abilities, it probably meant they were making fun of him at some point.

"Nothing, dad," Rory teased.

"Doesn't sound like nothing," Luke muttered. He wasn't really bothered by it though. He was used to the Gilmore girls and their little jokes, most of which involved mocking him. It was all a part of the Gilmore Charm.

Lorelai grinned, watching the pair interact. She finally had it. Everything she'd ever wanted. Sure, they weren't the traditional, everyday, run-of-the-mill family, but they were a family. A happy family. That was more then some people could say. They were happy, and that was all that mattered.

Looking around, she knew that Rory was right. The best years of Lorelai's life would begin today.

THE END!

Sorry so short! That was the end of this story, but watch for the sequel. If you just can't wait, feel free to review my other stories, The Incredible Sinking Luke, Over My Head, and The Whole Package.

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