A/N: Thanks to everyone. I wanted everyone to know that there is one more chapter left after this one so be on the look out for it. I hope to finish this story within the next week.

Rory led her mom back to her own dressing room, so they could finish her hair and make-up. Rory shook her head in disappointment at her mom. "Just so you know, I'm not happy about this stunt and we will be keeping a very close eye on you from now on."

"Yea, yea."

Just as Rory was about to enter the room, she heard footsteps approach her. She turned around to see Jess running down the hallway. "Rory, I need to talk to you."

"Ok. Hey mom, I'll be there in a minute," Rory said as she closed the door. She turned towards Jess and studied him. She couldn't believe how handsome he looked in a tuxedo. She smiled at him, "Wow, you look great."

"Oh, um…thanks. You look great too. In fact, you're beautiful." Rory smiled at him more. She was glad their relationship was heading in a positive direction.

"So, you wanted to talk about something?" Rory questioned.

"Yea, I want…to talk to you…about us."

"Ok…what about us?"

"I want to know what's going on between us. Our relationship it's confusing. I don't know what it is or where it's going and…well, I need to know."

"Jess, can't this wait until later. I'm kinda in the middle of something: preparing for a wedding."

"I realize that but it can't wait later. Rory, I'm leaving…tomorrow. I'm going back to Philadelphia. I have a lot of things to tend to at the bookstore and for the new novel. I'm sorry to bring this up now but it seemed like a good time, a time I could get you alone and when things are less hectic."

"Oh, you're leaving."

"Yea, tomorrow, this is why we need to talk about this now."

"Why didn't you tell me this sooner?"

"Rory," he said with disappointment in his voice.

She didn't respond to him. Instead, she continued to stare at him, demanding an answer from him. They had spent so much time together, fixing things, talking things over, and now he was going to cause her all the pain she was hesitant about. Life wasn't fair.

He saw the hurt in her eyes and finally surrendered. "I didn't tell you because I wanted to see where this is headed but I now realize that I don't know. And I wanted to spend as much time with you as possible while avoiding a fight. It just didn't seem right to tell you yet. I didn't want to hurt you. I guess I should have told you. I'm sorry."

"Yea, you should have. Jess…"

"Rory come here!" Sookie interrupted.

"Yea kiddo, we're having a crisis!" her mother added.

"I'll be right there!" Rory yelled back. "Jess, I have to go. We'll talk about it later," Rory said as she headed back inside. Disappointment swelled within Jess as he returned to Luke's dressing room.

Rory and Sookie had finally managed to finish Lorelai's hair and make-up. They also had put the finishing touches on their own ensembles. They were lining up for the wedding march. Rory could see all the joy that her mom and Sookie were experiencing. She was happy for her mom but she couldn't express that joy like they were. She was still upset at the conversation she just had with Jess. Things were finally good between them and he was leaving again. She wanted to answer all of his questions but she didn't have the answers herself. Rory's thoughts were interrupted by Richard's voice.

"Are we ready?" he asked. He gestured his arm to Lorelai.

"Yea, we are," she said as she grabbed his arm. He escorted her downstairs and the march began.

Rory dutifully followed her mom and was followed by Sookie. Rory looked down the aisle at Luke, Jess, and TJ. Once they reached the minister, Rory and Sookie stood behind Lorelai, as she held Luke's hand. As the minister began the ceremony, Rory looked out to the crowd and noticed all the people that were there. They were mainly people from Stars Hollow but were some others: a few of Richard and Emily's friends, Paris, Liz, Jess' colleagues from Philadelphia.

"Do you Lucas Danes take Lorelai Gilmore to be your wife? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and obey her, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon her your heart's deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her as long as you both shall live?" the minister asked.

"I do."

"And do you Lorelai Gilmore take Lucas Danes to be your husband? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and obey him, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon her your heart's deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her as long as you both shall live?"

"I do."

The minister continued to talk about their love for each other. He then asked for them present the rings to each other.

Jess handed the ring to Luke who placed it on Lorelai's finger and said, "With this ring, I be wed."

Lorelai handed Rory her bouquet and took Luke's ring from her. She placed it on his fingers and repeated his words, "With this ring, I be wed."

"By the power vested in me by the State of Connecticut and God, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Luke lifted Lorelai's veil, wrapped his arms around her waist, and pulled her in close for a romantic kiss. Every person in attendance rejoiced. Stars Hollow's cutest couple was now finally together for eternity.

A/N: I needed some drama for this chapter. I hoped you liked it. All questions will be answered in the final chapter. Please Review!!