Chapter 28 – It's Finally Here
Well, hello everyone. It's been awhile. Like, months. Sorry about that. I suck. I'm not even sure if people are still interested in this story it's been so damn long since I updated. But, anyway, I am updating and this chapter and quite long.
I'M SO SORRY FOR THE WAIT!
Enjoy!
A week later, Lorelai was gently awoken by the warm rays of sun coming in through the window. She smiled as she slowly opened her eyes. Today was the day. The day when she would finally marry Luke Danes.
She just laid in her bed for a few minutes, thinking about her and Luke, until Rory walked in to the room.
"Hey Mom." Rory greeted.
"Hey kid."
Rory walked over to her mother's bed and laid down next to her.
"You're getting married today."
"I know." Lorelai said, a huge grin spreading across her face. "I can't believe it."
"I can't wait until grandma gets here."
"What?!"
"Mom, do you honestly think grandma is going to stay home all day while her only her daughter gets ready for her wedding?"
"Yes…"
"You could be right…"
"Why wouldn't she stay home?"
"So, Luke left you a really sweet note." Rory said, changing the subject.
"You really think she's gonna come over?"
"He's so thoughtful..."
"Rory!"
"I'm sorry, mom. I shouldn't kid with you right now."
"You were kidding?"
"Yes."
"You're just so funny…." Lorelai said sarcastically.
"Come on, get up. It's your wedding day!"
"I'm going!" Lorelai said, running to the bathroom to take a shower.
"I'll make the coffee." Rory called after her mother.
"Bless you, my child!"
Rory ran downstairs and quickly made some coffee. As it was brewing, she walked over to the stereo and picked a CD to play. She thought for a moment before deciding. She smiled as she placed the CD in the stereo. She turned up the volume all the way and pressed play.
"Rebel, rebel, you've torn you're dress. Rebel, rebel, you're face is a mess." Rory sang to herself as she grabbed two coffee mugs.
"I hear Bowie!" Lorelai called from upstairs.
"I thought we needed some music." Rory called back.
"Good choice." Lorelai said. "Hot tramp, I love you so!"
Rory laughed as she grabbed the coffee pot and poured them each a cup. She grabbed two packed of pop-tarts and set them next to the coffee mugs.
Lorelai walked into the kitchen wearing her pink polka dot robe, and her hair in a messy bun.
"Mmmmm. Coffee." She said.
"And pop-tarts."
"Wow. How did we sneak those past Luke?"
"He must have been weak that day."
"Ah yes." Lorelai said, sitting down at the kitchen table. "It's weird not having Luke here."
"I know, but it's bad luck to see the groom before you walk down the aisle."
"I'm not superstitious."
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder?" Rory offered.
Lorelai thought for a moment. "Ok, yeah. I like that one."
"Good. Eat your breakfast."
"I can't eat. Are you serious?"
"Mom, you can't be nervous. I mean, it's Luke."
"So, I'm still nervous. What if I trip? What if Luke doesn't show up? What if my parents ruin everything? What if…"
"Mom." Rory said. "Stop. Breathe."
Loreai took a deep breath and took a sip of her coffee.
"First of all, you won't trip. You walk in heels everyday and you never fall. Luke will show up. I can't believe you would ever think he wouldn't. I can keep track of grandma and grandpa if you're that worried about it, even though you shouldn't be."
"Wow. That was impressive."
"Thank you."
"I guess you're right…"
"You're still thinking about all that stuff, aren't you?"
"Yes."
"Well, I guess it's inevitable."
"Yes it is."
Rory glanced at her watch. "Sookie is going to be here soon to do your hair and makeup."
"This is really happening."
Rory smiled. "Yes it is."
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"Hello? Luke?" Liz called as she opened the door to Luke's apartment.
"Oh hey Liz." Luke said as he walked out of the bathroom.
"Would you look at my big brother, gettin' married."
"Yeah…"
"Is she pretty? I bet she's pretty?"
"She's beautiful."
"She's beautiful. Did you hear that? She's beautiful." Liz called out the door.
"Who's out there?"
"Jess."
"Jess? You brought Jess?"
"Yeah, I said I was going to."
"Yeah but I thought…never mind."
"Jess get in here and say hi to you uncle Luke."
Jess slowly walked into the apartment and leaned against the wall.
"Hi." Jess said.
"Hey Jess, nice to see you. It's been awhile."
"Yep."
"He's not really much of a talker." Liz said. "So, tell me all about her. I wanna know everything."
"You'll meet her later."
"So? I don't know anything about her besides her name is Lorelai and she's pretty."
"That should hold you over."
"Luke..."
"I gotta get ready."
"Do you need any help?"
"Nope. I'm fine."
"I could…"
"Why don't you go check on the diner for me?" Luke interrupted.
"Ok. I can do that." Liz said happily. "I'll be right back."
"Nice move." Jess said.
"Yeah, well I try."
Jess walked over to Luke's couch and sat down. He stared at Luke as he struggled to pick a tie. He kept holding each tie up to his shirt, unable to decide.
"I don't think she'll care what tie you wear." Jess said. "All she cares about is you."
Luke looked over at nephew. He was impressed. Jess actually said something insightful. Something that wasn't sarcastic. Maybe he was just like that around his mom because as they both knew, she was a little crazy.
"I know. I just want everything to be perfect for her." Luke said.
"I like the blue one." Jess said.
"Yeah I think that's good because everything is going to be blue and purple at the wedding."
"Then I guess that's a good choice."
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Lorelai just sat in the chair and stared at herself in the mirror. She looked amazing. Her makeup was elegant, not over done, her hair was down in big brown curls with her bangs straightened across her face. She wanted her hair to be curly because she knew that Luke liked it that way. He always liked to play with her curls when they were just sitting watching TV.
"So, do you like it?" Sookie asked hopefully.
"I love it."
"You look so beautiful."
"Thank you so much, Sookie." Lorelai said as she got up and hugged her best friend.
"You're welcome, sweetie."
"Rory, come on. You're next." Lorelai called.
"Ok. I'm coming." Rory said as she walked into the living room. "Wow." She said when she saw her mother. "Luke is going to fall over when he sees you."
"I can only hope." Lorelai said.
"Mom, you look gorgeous."
"Thanks kid."
"As soon as I do Rory's hair and makeup we should go to Miss Patty's." Sookie said as she began to brush Rory's long brown hair.
"Sounds good."
A few minutes later, when Lorelai was till admiring herself in the mirror, there was a knock at the door.
"I'll get it." Lorelai said, walking over to the door. "Mom." She said, placing her hand on her chest.
"Hello Lorelai." Emily said.
"What are…uh, how…"
"It's awfully rude to keep me standing here."
"Come on in, mom." Lorelai said reluctantly.
"Hello girls." Emily greeted as she walked into the living room.
"Grandma, hi." Rory said.
"Hello Mrs. Gilmore." Sookie greeted.
"Hey mom, can I talk to you for a second?" Lorelai asked.
"Of course."
Lorelai flashed a 'what do I do' face at Rory and quickly followed her mother into the kitchen. She poured herself a cup of coffee and sat down at the table across from her mother.
"So, you wanted to talk?" Emily started.
"Well, I was just wondering if there was a problem or something? I mean, you're here, at my house…."
Emily looked confused.
"I thought you would be at the square. Or at home, actually. The wedding doesn't start for…"
"Lorelai." Emily interrupted. "I am here because my only daughter is getting married."
"See, again, I would have thought square or home."
"You're getting married, Lorelai."
"Is that what's going on? I was so confused."
"Lorelai, be serious please."
"Sorry, mom."
"You are getting married to this man who your father and I don't know very well, and…"
"You know him. You've spent a lot of time with him."
"And as you know, he's not from our world. However, your father and I have accepted this. After all, I always knew it was going to be him."
"Mom, please…"
"This man was always there for you. He drove you to the hospital when Richard was sick, he is always there when you or Rory needs something. I saw the way you looked at him and the way he looked at you. I knew it was only a matter of time."
Lorelai could feel her cheeks turning red. She knew her mother was right and she hated it. There was nothing she loathed more than her mother proving herself right.
"When you got engaged to that Chilton teacher, Max, I knew it wasn't going to happen. I could tell you weren't committed."
"I did not break up with Max because of Luke." Lorelai defended.
"I used to think it was because of Christopher, but I quickly learned that wasn't true. You never wanted to be with him. Not when you got pregnant, not ever."
"That's not true…"
"It has always been Luke and I'm glad to see that you have finally realized it."
"Wait, you're glad?"
"Yes. I know he's going to treat you right and you're going to be happy."
Lorelai smiled. "Thanks mom. Really. It means a lot to me."
"Yes, well, I just wanted to tell you…"
"I can't believe what I am hearing. You were so horrible to Luke and to me. We had fights over him, over us…"
"I know. It was a test."
"A test?"
"To see if you two really loved each other."
"You're like Freud from hell."
"You passed. You two really love each other."
"Yes we do."
"Well, I guess I should let you get ready."
"Thanks mom."
"I'll see you at the wedding."
"I'll be the one in the white dress."
She smiled. "I know."
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Lorelai stood in front of the huge full length mirror in Miss Patty's gazing at herself. She was not one to brag about her appearance, but she looked absolutely amazing right now. Her dress was perfect, her hair was perfect, and her shoes were perfect. She couldn't believe it was finally here, her wedding day. She was getting married to one man she loved. She truly believed that she never loved anyone until Luke. Not Christopher, not even Max. She had thought she did, but she didn't know love until she met Luke.
"Hey mom." Rory said, walking over to her mother.
"Hey kid."
"So, are you ready?"
"Yeah, I am."
Rory smiled. "I was just over at the square…"
"Yeah?" Lorelai said eager for some gossip.
"Guess who's sitting next to grandma?"
"Who, who!?"
"Kirk!"
"No!"
"Yes!"
"That's better than we could have expected!"
"I know!"
"You should have seen grandma's face when he started talking about his bug collection."
"Oh man, I wish I was there!"
"Don't worry, I'm sure there will be plenty of moments like that."
"I guess I should concentrate on getting married."
"Sounds like a good idea."
"Rory, sweetie," Miss Patty called. "We're starting, you and Sookie need to start walking."
"Ok, thanks Patty." Rory said. "See ya out there."
"You know it."
Rory ran out of the dance studio with Sookie and they began walking down the aisle. Lorelai took one more look at her self, took a deep breath, and met her father and the bottom of the stairs.
"Hey dad." She said.
"Lorelai, you look beautiful." Richard said.
"Thanks, dad."
Lorelai smiled as she grabbed her father's arm. This was the first time she had ever seen her father, well, soft. Sensitive, full of emotion. She always knew him as the closed off business man, but he was so much more than that. She liked this side of him.
"Are you ready?" Richard asked.
"Definitely." She said. "Are you?"
He looked at her proudly. "Yes I am."
He slowly led her over to the square and they could hear the music playing. As soon as they got to the edge of the square, Lorelai's eyes locked on Luke. He looked so handsome, with his tux and his first ever bowtie. He had shaved, even though she told him he didn't have too, and his eyes met hers as her father walked her down the aisle.
When they got to the end, Lorelai smiled at Rory and Sookie, and took Luke's hand. Lorelai kissed her father softly on the cheek and he smiled proudly back at her. She wasn't how long this peace between them would last, but she was enjoying every minute of it.
She returned her gaze back to Luke who had never taken his eyes off her. The music stopped playing and the minister began speaking. It almost felt like there were no other people there except Luke and Lorelai. Even the minister's words seemed to fade into the back round. All they were focused on was each other and how much love they shared.
They did, however, pay attention to the most important part.
"Do you, Lucas Danes, take Lorelai to be your lawful wedded wife?" The minister said.
A huge smiled spread across his face. "I do."
"And, Lorelai Gilmore, do you take Lucas Danes to be your lawful wedded husband?"
She was fighting back the tears as she stared into his eyes. "I do." She said, as tears began falling down her cheeks.
"Well, by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife." The minister said happily. "You may kiss the bride."
"I love you." Luke whispered as he moved in to kiss her.
"I love you." She whispered back and she also leaned in to kiss him.
She placed her hands on his clean shaven chin and he softly placed his lips on hers. He grabbed her by the hips and pulled her closer as the kiss deepened.
"Whooooooo!" Sookie cheered.
"Whoo hooo!" Miss Patty and Babette joined in.
They pulled apart, reluctantly, with red cheeks of embarrassment. The music started playing again and they walked down the aisle as everyone cheered. Lorelai looked over at her parents. She still couldn't believe how amazing they were being. There were no harsh words, no judgmental comments, nothing to make them angry at each other.
They got into Luke truck, which was decorated with painted on hearts with Luke and Lorelai in the middle of them, much to Luke's dismay. They drove past the square and Luke honked the horn as everyone cheered again.
"Ok, everyone to the Independence Inn!" Sookie yelled.
Everyone cheered one more time and they all began the walk to the inn. Rory and Sookie took Sookie's car so they could get there before everyone else to check on things. Well, Sookie was worried about the food, as always and Rory had to see her mother and her new father.
So, I guess I kinda lied to you guys...I said that this was going to be the last chapter, well, that isn't the case anymore. When I FINALLY started to write this chapter I realized that there was a lot I wanted to happen, but the chapter was getting soooo long that I decided that I had to break it up. I'm so sorry I keep drawing this out. I suck. But I really just don't want to rush the story and have it end shitty. I did that with my last story and I am not happy that I did that. So, I promise I will try to update sooner and finally bring this to a close.
Whoa, long note. Hehe
