Chapter Seven

A/N: Once again, thanks to those who have read and for the reviewers. I would like to say once again that I'm looking for a wedding song for Lorelai and Luke and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions. Leave them in a review or message them to me. Thanks!!

It had been a week since the Logan incident and Rory still didn't have a date for her wedding. However, over the week, Rory and Jess had grown closer in their friendship. They had spent a lot time together since helping with last minute details for the wedding. Rory began to see Jess in a different light and thought he would actually make a good date for the wedding. Before she told him though, she felt she needed to discuss it with her mom. Rory was pacing in the living room, forming the thoughts in her mind.

"Mom, I need to talk to you."

"Sure, what's wrong kiddo?"

"Nothing. Nothing is wrong. I just wanted to talk you about Jess."

"Jess? What's going on now?"

"Nothing. I was thinking about going with him to the wedding. I was just wondering what you thought about it."

Lorelai dropped her magazine on the table and situated herself on the couch so she was facing Rory. "Rory, you need a date and he is available. He's told you several times that he would go with you. It's a great idea. The last thing you want is to be at a wedding without a date. Trust me."

"I know. I just thought you might have a problem with it. You know, because of everything that happened between us in the past. Plus, you never really liked Jess that much," Rory stated while looking down at the floor. She felt horrible about bringing it up.

"I admit that I wasn't too thrilled with Jess but he seems to have changed. Back then, he was the trouble maker with the bad ass attitude, which I didn't like. Now, he's more responsible and I can see he really cares about you. Besides, I have to like him. He's Luke's nephew and the best man."

"Ha, ha. Yea, he has changed. I'm glad," Rory smiled.

"You know, I never told you this, but I always thought of Jess as the better boyfriend for you."

"Really?"

"Yes. I know, I didn't approve of his ways or attitude but he eventually grew one me. He was kinda like that horrible song you hear on the radio but you still sing along and you eventually rush and buy the album." Rory nodded an understanding 'yes.' Lorelai continued, "Anyway, I always saw him fitting in more with us. You two had the same passions, loved the same books, and songs. He always understood our humor."

"Yea, I guess he did."

"Plus, your other guys really weren't that high on my list. Of course, I loved Dean but he did become a little possessive of you. Then, he got married, well you know the story. And Logan fit in with your grandparents and society. But he never really understood you and cheated on you. He broke your heart more than Dean or Jess," Lorelai stated with sympathy.

"I never thought about it but you're right."

"Of course I am."

"So, you don't care if I'm with Jess?"

"Rory, all I want is for you to be happy. It doesn't matter who you are with, as long as you are happy. And if you are happy with Jess, then I'm happy for you."

"I am. I am happy with Jess. Thanks mom," Rory said and gave her a hug. Rory stood up, put her coat on, and headed for the door.

"Where are you going?"

"To the diner."

"So, are you going to try to get back with Jess?"

"Yea, I think so," Rory said as she left for the diner.

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Rory entered the diner with confidence. She had a job to do and she was going to succeed. She was going to get the guy of her dreams and never let him go.

"Luke, I need to talk to Jess"

"Upstairs," Luke stated.

Rory headed upstairs and walked into the apartment. "Rory? What are you doing here?" Jess asked clearly surprised that she was so comfortable.

"I was wondering if you would be date for the wedding."

"I told you I would."

"So, yes," Rory said with a shaky voice.

"Of course. How could I say no?"