-1A/N: you should read my good friend Horupeensk's story Falling. I'm in it and it's really funny.
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Rory and Jess walked into the diner. Lorelai was sitting at the counter drinking a cup of coffee. She turned at the sound of the bell.
"Offspring!"
"Mom!"
Jess walked behind the counter and poured Rory a cup of coffee before walking off to take other customers orders.
"So how are you and Jess?"
Rory couldn't contain the smile that crept its way onto her face.
"What's that smile for, missy?"
"What smile?" Rory asked feigning innocence.
"Roooory, you know I hate to be out of the loop! It makes me feel like my mother."
"We don't want that, do we?"
Lorelai shook her head and Rory held up her left hand.
"Oh my god. My baby's getting married!"
"I know!"
"Congratulations." Luke said coming out of the kitchen.
"Thank-you." Rory smiled at him.
"It's gorgeous." Lorelai stated as she inspected the ring.
"Isn't it?"
Lorelai nodded her head in agreement. She turned and looked around the diner until her eyes found who she was looking for. Jess felt Lorelai's eyes on him and looked up. He was relieved to see her smiling.
"All I have to say is, it's about damn time." Lorelai said turning her attention back to her daughter. "You do know you're going to have to tell Sniklefritz and Sourpuss soon, right?"
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"Hello girls."
"Mom."
"Hi Grandma."
" Luke, it's nice to see you again."
"You too, Mrs. Gilmore."
"Jess." Emily asked curtly.
"Mrs. Gilmore." Jess said as politely as he could.
"Come in, come in. What would everyone like to drink?"
"Martini on the rocks." Lorelai answered.
"I'll have a beer, thanks."
"Rory? Jess? What would you like to drink?"
"I'll just have a soda, Grandma."
"I'm fine."
"Are you sure, Jess?" Emily asked feigning politeness.
Jess nodded.
Dinner was served shortly after.
"So how's post-college life treating you, Rory?"
"Good. It's weird, not having to go to class everyday."
"You'll get used to it soon."
"I hope so."
"So anything new with you Lorelai?"
"No."
"No?"
"No."
"Lorelai, I find that very unlikely."
"Fine. The inn's doing good."
"Now, was that so hard?"
"Very."
"Really Lorelai…"
"So grandma where's grandpa?"
"In his study."
"He isn't eating?"
"No, apparently a phone call from Japan is more important."
"Jess and I have something big to tell you guys."
"Well what is it?"
"We were hoping to tell you and grandpa, together."
"I'll just tell him later."
"Uh okay. Grandma, Jess and I are engaged."
"What? Lorelai how could you let this happen?"
"Excuse me? She's 22, mom. Rory can do whatever she wants and there isn't a thing I can do about it."
"This is all your fault! If you hadn't married him," She pointed a finger at Luke, "the little hoodlum wouldn't of had a reason to come back!"
"This has nothing to do with mom! Luke has been nothing but a father to me. Jess was the one who got me to go back to Yale. He helped me fix my life. I'm sorry you were so bent on me marrying Logan! I love Jess and he loves me and that's all that matters. I was hoping you could at least try and be happy for me, but I can see I was wrong to think you would be so understanding." Rory spat angrily before throwing her napkin on the table and storming out.
Jess quickly got up and chased after her.
"What the hell is your problem, mom?" Lorelai asked.
"Excuse me?"
"She's happy."
"He's no good for her Lorelai! He'll just hurt her all over again."
"No, this time he stopped the hurting."
Lorelai stood up and walked out of the dining room. Luke followed suit. She slammed the door behind them.
"What was that all about?" Richard asked coming out of his study.
"Rory's getting married to that hoodlum."
"Emily, give the boy some slack. That was years ago. I think he's a fine boy with good taste in books."
"That went well." Lorelai said as her and Luke found the young couple sitting on the front step.
"Really what dinner were you at?" Jess asked standing up.
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Everything was set. Lorelai and Rory decided the wedding colors should be white, olivine and latte. It was going to be a winter wedding, just like they both always imagined with white roses, carnations and lilies. Lorelai, Lane, Paris and Sookie were going to be bridesmaids, and Luke, Zach, Mathew and Chris were going to be groomsmen. The wedding was to take place in a beautiful brick church within walking distance from the Gilmore home. Sookie also took on the responsibility of making the cake and with the help of the inn's staff, cater. Martha and Davey, Sookie's kids, were going to be the flower girl and ring bearer.
The organist, DJ and minister had been picked too. Invitations had been sent out weeks ago. The limousine arrangements had been made and champagne picked out. And the rings were tucked safely in Lorelai's jewelry box since Rory was scared she'd lose them.
Rory was at her mother's house getting ready while Jess was at the diner. She checked her mental list a dozen times.
"Knock, knock." Lorelai said as she opened the door to her daughters old room, "Are you nervous?"
"More like anxious. Mom, you look pretty."
Lorelai was wearing an olive a-line dress. There was ruching under the bust and a deep-V. Her hair was down and wavy. Sookie was wearing the same dress. Lane and Paris' dresses were different. Theirs were strapless and fitted through the bodice and mid-thighs, but then flared out.
"Here, sit."
Rory obliged. Lorelai began to curl Rory's hair
"You do realize you're marrying your step-cousin, right?"
"Ew, mom."
"Just saying."
"I wish you hadn't."
"There."
"Mom, it looks nice. Help me with my make up?"
"Of course."
Lorelai put a little mascara and blush on her daughter. Soft black eyeliner that made Rory's eyes pop even more and then added a touch of lip gloss.
"Now, let's get you into your dress."
The other bridesmaids walked in right as Lorelai zipped Rory up.
"Rory you look so beautiful." Lane cooed as she saw her friend.
Rory was wearing a strapless white dress with a full skirt. There was an olive-colored sash tied around her waist. She had a lace shrug to cover her shoulders.
"Just like a princess." Sookie said.
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Jess was nervous as hell when the organist started playing the Wedding March. Luke sensed his nervousness and gave his nephew a reassuring smile.
He looked up to see Chris and Rory walk down the isle. It took the minister to bring him back from la-la land.
The rest of the wedding went by in a blur. The reception was held at the inn.
Jess and Rory were currently dancing.
"You should wear a tux more often."
"Yeah, like that's gonna happen."
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"I can't believe we come back in a week."
"Me either. Don't forget to fill mommy in about Spain when you get home."
"I won't. Bye, mom."
"Bye, Ror."