Lorelai rushed into Rory's arms. "I missed you so much! How was it? Did you throw a party I mean they're were at least four or five different kind of drugs there right?" Lorelai asked you. "She's not kidding she talked to you about the whole trip." Max said with a smile. "Can I hug Rory?" He asked. "No. So how was it?" "I missed you both so much I had to stay with the Grandparents." Rory said. "Oh honey we will never make you resort to that again." Lorelai said. "Was it that bad?" Max asked Rory. "Would you love to go to the DAR meetings and the tea almost daily?" Rory asked him. "Fair point." "So she dress you up like a little doll?" Lorelai asked giggling. "It's not funny she's even talking about a sweet sixteen coming out party." Rory said. "She is not." "Yes." "Well I'll put a stop to that." Lorelai said. "How?" "Do Not question the master. Come on now. How's Chilton been?" "People wear they're hair so tight that one day it's going to kill them I fear." Rory said. "That's my girl. I want to hear about Europe."
"Well we have several more gifts for you but here's one." Max said. He handed Rory a key. "I have a key." "Not to our house in England you don't." Lorelai said. "We have a house in England." "Almost a Manor." Lorelai said with a grin. "Oh my god when can we go?" "I was thinking a little spring break with two of my favorite girls. I was also thinking once we go get our luggage we can go to Luke's." Lorelai stopped in her tracks. "We can't go." Lorelai said. "Why not Lor? You've been missing Luke's for a month." "Missing Luke." Rory couldn't help thinking. "Mom's right maybe somewhere else." "I miss Luke's believe it or not please. We'll go to fancy shin dig tomorrow." Max said. "Or you could cook." Lorelai said. "Yes that too." Max sighed. "Well come on keep up we haven't got all day let's go to Luke's. Oh and please never call me Lor again." Max looked at Rory who shrugged. Rory still felt guilty.
Lorelai took forever putting the bags into the car. When they reached the diner she had to suddenly touch up her make up and her hair. Max was already inside with Rory for ten minutes before Rory came out. "Mom if you don't start acting normal again Max is going to wonder if there's anything he or I need to know about." Rory said. "Ah but there's um nothing wrong." Lorelai lied. "So quit acting like there is. Max and I can both tell. I think something happened to you and Luke so come on get your but inside." Rory told her. Lorelai nodded and they walked in.
Luke's place was crowded as usual. He walked out of the back and saw Lorelai. He didn't know what he should do. Run hide blush talk to her about it? He never had been good with relationships. He was not known as the King of romance for a reason. "Hi I'll get your orders in a minute." Luke waved to Max who smiled. Lorelai nodded.
Luke walked over to their table. "Okay what will it be now?" He asked. "A side of fries, hamburger. We bought something for you from Europe." Lorelai said. "My mother couldn't forget Luke Danes because well that just wouldn't be neighborly." Rory said getting both a look from her mother and Luke. "What would you like Rory?" "Same as my mother but add a piece of pie." Rory said. "I'll have a sandwich and a coffee." Max said. "Make that three please." Lorelai said. "Three what?" Luke asked her. "Coffee you annoying boy you know perfectly well what." Luke rolled his eyes and walked back behind the counter.
Sookie and Jackson came in. "Hey guys!" Sookie said she had a glowing look on her face. "What's up Sookie?" Lorelai asked her. "Jackson and I are engaged." Sookie said. "That's right." Jackson said. "Congratulations you two it's wonderful." Max said. "Sit down sit down so what happened?" Lorelai asked. "Well Jackson said since I'm moving in with you anyways why not put a ring on your finger." Sookie said. "Oh hon that is such good news!" Lorelai said. "Do I get to be a bridesmaid?" Rory asked. "You and you're mother." "Max if you wouldn't mind being an escort?' Jackson asked. "No not at all." "Now escorting the maid of honor is an important role." Sookie said. "Lorelai now all we need is the two houses side by side with our children growing up in Stars Hallow and our own in then we'll be set." Sookie said. "Who said dreams can't come true." "Some fiend." Luke said handing them their plates. "Sookie and Jackson congratulations what can I get you?" Luke was taking their orders when someone tall about Rory's age came inside.
Luke looked up. "Where have you been?" Luke demanded. "You know that cute little Kitty's Corner collectable plates store yeah I was out robbing that." He answered. "Terrific so if they ask for you." "I'm upstairs in my room." He said. "Luke who is that?" "He I am a person." "No you look more like a dog." Lorelai said. Rory bit her lip to keep from laughing. Luke gave Lorelai a look. "I tip remember!" Lorelai said defensively. "This is Jess. Jess that's Sookie, Jackson, Max Medina Rory's stepfather. That's Rory." Rory looked at Jess their eyes locked. "I've got to go meet Dean. He rescued me from Grandma's wrath so many times I owe him." Rory looked up at Jess and scooted out the door.
"Jess since you're here why don't you come over to my place for dinner so you can really get to know us." Lorelai said. "Oh will we get to play Have You Ever because that is one of my favorite games." Jess said sarcastically. "No we'll play strip poker." Lorelai teased. Jess gave Luke a look. "Lorelai I think it sounds nice." "And that way Sookie and Max can fight over the kitchen." "Well aren't you just a case for Jerry Springer." Jess said. "Jess!" Luke yelled as Jess stomped up the stairs. "He's new he'll need time to adjust see you both tomorrow?" Lorelai gave Luke her puppy dog face. "All right. But only cause it's you." "Do you get a discount on the food here?" Sookie asked Lorelai teasing. "Sometimes a free meal." Lorelai whispered acting like somebody was trying to overhear their conversation. Max had pulled out a newspaper. Lorelai and Sookie began chatting about wedding plans. Luke and Jackson about building a greenhouse for Sookie's yard.