Notes:
So wow, my brain working the way it is, I've got 3 stories set to go throughout the summer (When Hearts Collide, To Luke With Love, and It Was Never Uncomplicated), as well as a few other possibilities for oneshots and such. I guess I'm good to get through the break between seasons. I'm liking this multi-story life I'm living right now. It's fun to switch from story to story. Lorelai's in such a different place in all of them so its like the same character but discovering different things about her all the time. And then of course getting to really take a look at Luke and Lorelai's relationship from 3 different viewpoints is great too. It's also nice that two are angsty and post S6 fics and the others are just fun and somestimes fluffy, so depending on my mood I can write any of them. Course I can only write a little each day cause school's not over yet, which leads me onto my next note.
Just so you know, I think I will be posting chapters to this slightly less often. I've been pretty good about updating so far, so give me a little break here. I want to really take this summer to improve my writing, since I won't have school to take up my time with classes and studying. Just work. I think I can really work my stories over and make them a lot better than they are. I'm liking my current fics so much that I think I really want to make them good.
Review Responses:
chmelms - I believe you've mentioned that you don't like Emily before, in one of the earlier chapters. It's hard for me because I like and dislike her at the same time. So I think I just try to write her in a way that doesn't say I'm pro or con Emily, I just write what I imagine she would say in any given situation.
sarahb2007 - I just went through some of the early season 4 episodes and picked out a few that I'd like to add Luke to and I liked the Yale game episode and the Living Pictures episode.
GMBlovesAngel - Yeah Emily's like that though, except apparently in the last two episodes and I think one chapter of this story.
hollywoodgrl - Well I appreciate your review anyways! Thanks!
Christi06 - I'd bet on that happening soon but not in this chapter.
aries-chica56 - Ug, Digger. I don't know why that relationship lasted as long as it did. They had no chemistry and I couldn't even see how Lorelai liked the guy at all!
smileyGGfan - I wasn't really apologizing about the Rory/Davey think, I actually like that you picked that out. It drives me crazy making mistakes like that, which is why I edit so many times. Here's my hint to you: now that we've seen Lorelai's ready to take their relationship futher, we have to find out if Luke is.
Christina - Welcome to GG and the JavaJunkie fandom. I'll admit I haven't been watching GG from the beginning either. But after buying seasons 1-5, I've caught up. And to think, when I started watching I wasn't a JJ, though I was always a Lorelai fan. Thank you for taking the time to read the whole story and I'm glad you liked it so far!
Babs25 - Thanks!
LLfreak8285 - Unfortunately, I admit my mom is a lot like that. Main reason why I went away to school. We do much better with a few hours drive between us. Just one more way I can relate to Lorelai, still thankfully didn't get pregnant at 16.
Ronata - See I guess I'm glad I work up late this morning and almost missed my first class because I was able to see your review before I posted the next chapter. Sometimes I think Emily is Lorelai's selfdepricating subconscious speaking aloud.
Luke's Diner
Lorelai walks in. Seeing Luke behind the counter, she walks over and settles herself on a stool. "Ugh," she moans. Luke glances up at her with a smile.
"Rough day?"
"Well Tom added another couple thousand to our bill for the Dragonfly, the wallpaper for the nursery was backordered and my car wouldn't start again so I had to walk all the way over here," Lorelai complains. Luke reaches out and rubs her hand in sympathy. "And walking wouldn't normally be a problem except for the fact that I'm six months pregnant with twins, no thanks to you." She glares at him.
"Can I get you some coffee?" he offers.
"Yes, with lots of caffeine." She grins.
"One large decaf coming up," he replies, walking away. Lorelai shakes her head in misery. The bell rings as someone else walks in the diner and up to the counter. "You know, I was thinking that I could just paint the nursery," Luke says, not facing Lorelai. He turns around to bring the coffee to Lorelai and steps back in surprise. Lorelai glances over at the person standing next to her, trying to figure out who this person is. "Jeez, give a guy a heart attack why don't you?" Luke grumbles. He walks over and sets the coffee in front of Lorelai.
"If I had called would you have wanted me to come?" the woman asks. Luke folds his arms across his chest. "See, I know you."
"No, you don't. You think you can just show up and all is forgiven." The woman sighs, obviously not happy with Luke's response. Lorelai clears her throat, bringing Luke's attention back to her. "Oh, uh Lorelai, this is my sister Liz." He motions. "Liz, Lorelai."
"Oh hey, it's nice to finally meet you," Lorelai says, offering her hand to Liz, who shakes it.
"Same here," Liz agrees.
"He's told me a lot about you."
"Really?" Liz glances at Luke, who shrugs. "Nice things?"
"Yeah, the gruff exterior is just a façade I've found," Lorelai teases.
"Yeah, I'll give you that. So, Lorelai, how do you know Luke?" Lorelai looks confused and she glances pointedly over at Luke. He sighs.
"Lorelai's my girlfriend. Liz, I've told you that," Luke says, not happy with Liz for getting him in trouble.
"Yeah I remember something about that, but you didn't really say much," Liz responds. She smiles at Lorelai. "Well it's nice to meet you anyways, Luke doesn't often introduce me to his girlfriends. Except Carrie, she was my best friend in high school." Liz winks at Luke, who sighs is frustration.
"Carrie was not my girlfriend. She's crazy. She once thought that her brother was Peter Parker."
"Oh she did not," Liz replies, hitting Luke's arm playfully. "She was talking about a dream she had." Lorelai raises an eyebrow, amused. "So you're pregnant," Liz comments, looking back at Lorelai, whose eyes narrow.
"Yeah…" She looks at Luke curiously.
"We're having twins," Luke says. Liz looks extremely surprised by this news.
"Now you told me about April, but twins. Wow," Liz manages. "But I'm so happy for you, both of you." She hugs Lorelai, who hesitates but gives in to the hug. "This is so exciting."
"Liz, what are you doing here?" Luke finally asks.
"I wanted to pick up the rest of Jess's things and that kind of thing. I haven't seen you in forever, you should be happy to see your little sister."
"My cup runneth over," Luke crabs. Liz smiles shaking her head.
"Oooh, hey I'm going to go see how much stuff is up there, see if I can fit it all in my truck or if I should call TJ."
"TJ?" Luke asks, not really wanting to know.
"Yeah, TJ, he's my new-"
"Boyfriend," Luke finishes. "Please don't bring him here."
"Lu-uke," Liz whines. Lorelai is glancing between the two like she's at a tennis match.
"Remember what happened last time?" Luke asks.
"I got your silverware back," Liz insists. Luke rolls his eyes.
"Go upstairs, I'll meet you up there in a minute," Luke says, finally. Liz nods.
"Nice to meet you Lorelai," she says. Lorelai smiles softly as Liz walks away. She glances over at Luke, an unhappy expression on her face.
"More coffee?" Luke offers. Lorelai arches an eyebrow. Luke sighs. "This can't be good."
"Are you honestly telling me you don't know what I'm mad about?" Lorelai asks, surprised. Luke shrugs. Lorelai scoffs. "Liz!" She flings her arm at the ceiling. Luke raises his eyes to the sky as if he can see Liz through the ceiling. "Luke, Liz," she says saying Liz with more emphasis.
"Yeah I heard you. You don't like Liz? I promise, it can only get worse." Luke leans in, placing his hands on the edge of the counter. "You remember Requiem For A Dream?" Lorelai nods. "She could have starred in that."
"Which version?" Lorelai asks, very interested now. Luke gives her a look. "So not the R rated version."
"I really couldn't tell you and I don't want to find out."
"Wow," Lorelai gasps, shaking her head in surprise. "I wouldn't have imagined it. And she grew up in Stars Hollow?"
"Well she grew up in the attic of my house where she and her friends would hide and do God knows what. I tried to stay out of it, spent most of my time in my dad's store until the day they almost burned down the house trying to cook meth without a recipe," Luke explains, keeping his voice now. Lorelai gasps.
"There is a seedy underbelly of Stars Hallow."
"You tell that Paris freak and I'm going to name our daughter after your mother," Luke threatens. Lorelai gasps again.
"That's so horrible! I can't believe you would say such a thing to the woman you impregnated." Luke smirks and shakes his head. After a moment, she reaches out, tracing his tense hand with her finger. "Can I ask you something?" Luke nods. "Why haven't you told Liz anything about me? I mean I know you don't talk that often, that you're not that close, but I'm six months pregnant and she hasn't so much as heard my name." Luke notices that Lorelai's clearly upset, even though she's trying to hide it. He walks around the counter and sits down on the stool next to her, placing a hand on her knee.
"Lorelai, don't read anything into this. I want you to listen to me, Lorelai. You are the most wonderful, amazing person that I've ever met. I want to be with you more than anything in the world. I'm so overcome by everything, the twins, April, us. And the fact that I didn't tell Liz, doesn't mean I'm not happy that all this is happening. I would do anything for you, Lorelai, anything to make you happy. Remember, I gave you up to Christopher just to make you happy. So no matter what, if you hear anything that makes you sad or unhappy or disappointed with me, know that you should come to me immediately and let me know because I don't want you to ever be sad or unhappy or disappointed again." Lorelai stares at him, her mouth open slightly at she listens to his speech.
"You talk so well for someone who used to grunt full sentences," Lorelai says softly. She reaches up and strokes his cheek, letting her fingers run lightly over his stubble. "You are so wonderful to me, I wonder if I even deserve you."
"You deserve more," Luke answers. Lorelai's eyes are misty with happiness as she smiles.
"You ever feel like you're living in a Jim Brickman song?" she asks softly.
"Only since we started dating." Lorelai nods, smiling. "I'm sorry I didn't tell Liz that much about you or the twins, but last I talked to her I was still mulling it all over myself. It was months ago." Lorelai nods. "I promise."
"I believe you," she whispers. Placing both hands on her knees, Luke leans towards Lorelai kissing her softly and deeply. As she pulls back, she looks deep into his eyes and smiles, realizing she could finally have everything.