Chapter 4

After that morning Lorelai's life was beginning to return to a somewhat normal state as she is kept very busy. Spring is there and the Dragonfly is fully booked throughout the spring and summer months. They have even had to hire some extra help so that Sookie didn't have to work those long hours now she was pregnant again. Michel had being driving her crazy about getting some time off too so they decided to hire three more people to help out when needed. Rory was coming home this spring break to spend some time with Lorelai before the craziness of finals and graduation and Lorelai was really looking forward to spending some time with just her and Rory. After her break-up and divorce she had spend a lot of time home alone and it was good for her to be alone she thought. Rory and Logan had split up after Rory had met another guy but nothing had happened. It had just made her realise she wasn't ready for such a serious relationship just as she was going out into the world for the first time and she wanted to be free; to make decisions based only on what would make her happy. Rory had been upset at first, especially since Logan hadn't taken it well at all but he had finally given up and accepted her choice and they still spoke occasionally. Lorelai had been concerned about Rory and this decision but she also knew to trust her daughter choices and had lent her nothing but support. She was so excited about the upcoming long weekend they going to spend together. They hadn't planned anything but Lorelai knew that Rory just wanted to come home to Stars Hollow and relax and spend time with Lane and the rest of the crazy town. Taylor had arranged for some stupid town Easter parade and an Easter egg hunt as usual so they were definitely going to go to that. It normally also involved some of Miss Patty's famous punch and maybe that was exactly what they needed. Some fun and alcohol. Lorelai smiles to herself at the thought of the two of them hanging out without having to worry about anything except where to get the next drink and dinner.

It's only Wednesday though and there is still two more days to go before Rory is here so Lorelai thinks about what she wanted to do tonight. Sookie had asked her over for dinner but Lorelai didn't really feel like it and had declined gracefully. Ever since that fateful morning, Lorelai had begun going back to the diner. At first it was just to get a coffee to go but as days had gone past the visits had become more frequent and longer. Luke seemed happy that she was there and they even had some nice chats about nothing and everything. He had stayed clear of the divorce subject but she had told him when she had signed the papers and he was clearly happy that she had felt comfortable enough to share this with him. He had seen her looking at new bedroom furniture and just smiled and never asked any questions. It was beginning to feel like they were becoming friends again and Lorelai loved it. Luke was even sharing everything about April with her and they had some nice long talks about how he could make it work now that she lived in New Mexico with Anna. It had been hard on him but at least he knew he was going to get some time with her. He had talked about going to NM during Easter to see April but unfortunately Anna had already made plans for them to go to Florida on some marine biology trip and April had been very excited about it so Luke had been ok with it. Instead he got to spend an extra week with her over the summer which he was very excited about.

Lorelai looks at the clock and decides to go to the diner for dinner and then head home to watch a movie. She leaves the Dragonfly and drives towards the diner. She loves the fact that the days are becoming longer and the trees are turning green again. As much as she loves winter spring just makes you happy, she thinks while looking at the town square.

Inside Luke's is Miss Patty, Taylor, Kirk and Babette. They are talking quietly and casting glances over at Luke who seems fully aware of the fact that they are planning something that seems to include him whether he likes it or not. He turns to see Lorelai's Jeep pulling up and he shows a big smile. It's clear that he is happy to see her coming in tonight and he has some great new to share with her. Lorelai enters the diner and the town's people all greet her. They chat for a second before she goes to sit at the counter. "So, what are they up to? They seem very eager and extremely pleasant tonight" Lorelai leans over to ask Luke. Luke whispers: "Properly cooking up some crazy town meeting or gossiping about Mrs Clasky again. You know what they are like". Lorelai laughs and sit back on the stool. "So you are in a good mood today? Did something happen or is it a blue pill kinda happy?" Luke shakes his head at the pill remark choosing to let it go. "No but guess what. I've decided to rent a cabin up in Maine for a week this summer and I'm going to bring April there. It's on this beautiful lake where I used to go fishing when I was younger. And don't worry there are going to be lots of other kids there. I'm not that stupid." Luke smiles at Lorelai as he talks. It's obvious how excited he is to tell her this and gives him a huge smile back and tells him how great it is. Both of it… the trip and the fact that they aren't going to be sitting there all alone since April might not enjoy the solitude as much as he would. Luke just laughs at her and pours her the usual coffee. They are growing more and more comfortable and it's noticeable to everyone around them and they both feel it too. They talk a little about the trip and about what had happened to them during the day.

The town's people are still quietly talking in the corner and Lorelai is trying to make out what they are talking about. "Easter… egg… Bonfire… parade… Luke" Luke Lorelai thinks. "What has he got to do with the Easter Egg Fest?" They are mumbling too much for Lorelai to make out what they are talking about and at the same time Luke returns with her burger and fries. He looks over at the table and shakes his head. "Hmm… So he doesn't know what they are up to and the fact that it involves him". Lorelai's brain is working hard to figure it out as she tries to talk to Luke and at the same time eaves drop on them talking. Babette gets up and walk over to Luke and Lorelai. "Hi doll. So, when is Rory back for Easter?" "Oh she'll be here Friday sometime. And since my parents are out of town we are free that night. So so, great." Babette nods and smiles but is trying to watch Luke out of the corner of her eye. "Something is definitely up with them" Lorelai thinks and becomes intrigued by it. She is determined to find out what they are conspiring over at the other table. Luke goes into the kitchen and Lorelai flies over to the table all ready to question them. The four of them pretend to be talking about the prices of pork loins but Lorelai is not having any of it so she starts grilling them immediately. "So what's this thing you are planning girls? And before you try stop pretend its nothing just so you know I am on to you and I will find out eventually. I've got my ways you know?" Miss Patty looks at the plate and Babette is looking out the window. Babette then turns and says that it's nothing to do with her and that they are sworn to secrecy. It's really nothing exciting she tries. Lorelai shakes her head as to show she is not having any of it. "But sweetheart. Really we can't tell you since it is about the secret Easter egg fest and we want the whole town to be surprised" "And I can't keep a secret?" Lorelai says. The whole table shakes their heads. "Right well don't tell me and I shall find out anyway." Lorelai says and walks back up to the counter. Luke has returned and asks what that was about and Lorelai says that they wouldn't tell her. Luke mumbles something about not caring and says he has to go upstairs to phone in some orders. Lorelai tells him she'll be off soon as well because she has a ton of work to do at the Inn, so she doesn't have to feel guilty about taking the weekend off and spending it with Rory.