A/N: It's the final chapter. I hope you enjoy it and have enjoyed the rest of the story. Thanks to everyone!


The ceremony was over and everyone piled outside for the reception. Everyone sat at the round tables and enjoyed their meals that Sookie had planned. After the meals were finished, it was time for the toasts to begin. Jess stood up with his champagne glass to begin.

"I'm not that great at these things but I guess I need to say a few words. Luke, you have always been there for me. You took me in and supported when I had no one else. You have been like father to me and I know you will be a great father, to April, Rory, or any other kid that comes along," Jess smiled at Luke and Luke smiled back.

Jess then directed his attention to Lorelai. "Lorelai, I know we never really agreed on much but hopefully we're getting past that now. And even though you never liked me, you still welcomed me with open arms. And if Rory is anything like you, which we can all safely say she is, Luke is a very lucky man. What I'm trying to say is that you two make a great couple. I think I speak for the whole town when I say it's about time you two got together. I wish you the best of luck and a lifetime full of happiness and love. May the best of your past, be the worst of you future." Jess sat back in his seat as everyone applauded his speech.

Rory then stood up for her speech. "Well, I guess it's my turn to say a few words. First of all, I would like to congratulate the both of you for finally getting married. It's a great accomplishment. I want to say that you look absolutely beautiful mom. Mom, we are best friends and we've been through everything together. I've been there for you through all the heartache and pain in the past. Now, I'm glad I can be there for all the love and bliss of the future."

Rory continued, "Luke, you have always treated us good, which I know will continue for years to come. You have been a like father to me throughout the years. And I want to officially welcome you to family. I want congratulate you both again and wish you the best of luck. To love, laughter and happily ever after," Rory said as she raised her champagne glass in the air. Rory then sat down beside Jess and smiled at him as the toasts continued.


The speeches were finally finished, the cake cut, and Lorelai and Luke had shared the first dance. Several pictures had been taken. There were several combinations of pictures taken between Lorelai, Rory, Luke, and Jess. There were even occasional pictures with Richard and Emily. The guests were enjoying some last minute dancing. Lorelai and Rory were dancing together and talking about the men of their lives.

"So, how does it feel to be married?"

"I've been married before. Or are you forgetting that little fact?"

"I mean, how does it feel to actually be married. You know with a ceremony and your daughter present," Rory shot back.

"Aw, Rory, it feels incredible. You should definitely try it sometime."

"I'll see what I can do." Rory's face suddenly changed from an expression of joy to an expression of disappointment. Lorelai noticed this change.

"I'm guessing you haven't talked to Jess yet."

"No, we haven't had time. Things are so hectic. Mom, I don't know what to do. He's leaving. Something always happens when things are good between us, either he's leaving or I am or it's Logan."

"Rory, hon, do you love him?"

"Yea, I think I do."

"Then tell him."

The song was over and Lorelai and Rory parted. Richard and Emily walked towards them. "I do believe it is tradition for the bride and her father to dance together," Richard stated as he held out his hand. Lorelai smiled at him, took his hand, and danced with him. Rory was standing to side of the dance floor talking to her grandmother.

"Rory that was a beautiful speech you gave."

"Thanks grandma."

"You know, I haven't seen you and Jess together. Is everything ok?"

"Yea…it's been busy, that's all."

"Oh." Emily smiled at her granddaughter. She was about to say something else when she was suddenly interrupted.

"Excuse me Mrs. Gilmore. I was wondering if I could steal Rory away from you for a dance," Jess asked.

"Of course," Emily said with an approving nod.

Jess led Rory on the dance floor. They shared a tight embrace. "Have you thought about what I asked you earlier?" Jess asked.

"Yea, a little."

"And?"

Rory just stared at him. She didn't want to tell him not to go. She didn't want to confess her love then. She was still unsure of where he stood, if there was still a chance for them, and love in general. Her heart had been broken many times by Jess and Logan. She was still apprehensive to give her heart away so soon. She continued to stare at him in silence.

"Rory? I need to know. I need to know where you stand and how you feel. All I know is how I feel. And I want this to work. I want to be with you and I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to be with you. Even if that means leaving Philadelphia, closing my bookstore, and moving back to Stars Hollow. I will do whatever it takes to make this work."

Rory looked into Jess' eyes and could see all of his desire to make things work. She was shocked. She wasn't prepared to hear this confession. She opened her mouth to confess her love but he continued.

"Rory, do you believe in love at first site?"

"I don't know."

"Well, I do. And Rory, I fell in love in with you the moment I saw you and I've never stopped loving you."

"I love you too," Rory pulled Jess closer to her and kissed him passionately. They continued to dance around the floor while sharing a long overdo kiss.

They were so wrapped up in each other's embrace that they didn't even notice the music had stopped a long time ago. They were finally interrupted by Lorelai's voice. "Ladies, it's the moment you have been waiting for. I'm going to throw the boutique." Rory and Jess separated to watch the antics. Lorelai turned around and threw the boutique above her head. The person who caught the boutique surprised everyone because it was Jess. He chuckled at himself.

"Here, I think you were supposed to catch this," he said as he handed Rory the boutique.

Rory laughed at him. "Thanks," she said. She pulled him in closer for another kiss. They continued danced for a while.

Rory saw her mom come back outside in a different outfit. "So, are you leaving now?" Rory asked her mom.

"Yep, Hawaii calls."

Luke walked up behind Lorelai and kissed her. "Yea, we hate having to leave so early but we have to get to the airport."

"Ok, well, call me when you get there."

"I will," Lorelai said and they hugged. "So, it looks like you will be getting married," she said as she saw the boutique in her daughter's hand.

"Yea, I'm going to try," Rory replied as she looked over her shoulder at Jess.

"Don't worry, everything will work out," Luke reassured her.

They hugged once more and said their goodbyes. Rory then walked back over to Jess and shared another kiss with him, the first of many more to come.


A/N: So, it's over. The last chapter didn't go quite like I had imagined but I hope you still enjoyed it. Let me know what you thought of it and the story as a whole. I doubt I will do a sequel but I'm open to suggestions. I'm currently working on a Dawson's Creek fanfic titled "Spontaneity" if you want to check it out. I have another Gilmore Girls fanfic in mind but I have to map it out first so be on the look out in weeks to come. Thanks again!