AN: Chapter Nine is Fineeee! Man I am a nerd. ENJOY
"This sucks!" Lorelai put her head on the counter, Luke just told her April wouldn't be spending either Christmas or New Years with them because Anna and her were going to New Mexico, Anna's mom had passed away a week prior and they were going to stay with family and spend the holidays remembering Grandma Nardini.
"I know, but what was I supposed to say? It is her mom" Luke cleaned the counter next to Lorelai
"I know. It is okay and I feel for Anna, it must be really hard for her, hey, why don't we delay Christmas! We can wait till Rory gets back on January 10th and April around the same time probably and we can celebrate together" Lorelai suddenly perked up.
"April is back on the 11th, we could see if Anna will let her miss a day of school and spend a weekend together celebrating" Luke smiled
"Oh my gawd it is perfect! I will email Rory and April" Lorelai clapped her hands and Luke smiled. "But that still leaves you and I alone, for Christmas AND New Year's" Lorelai made the famous Lorelai pout.
"Well, I have some ideas" Luke leaned in to her and gave her a kiss.
"I have to get to the inn, so tomorrow morning I am getting up at 6 to drive and take Rory to the airport, when I come back I expect coffee ' Lorelai said as she gathered her things
"Got it" Luke smiled as she finally left, he had some plans and Lorelai had stayed longer then he hoped. He watched as she got in the jeep and drove off. "Zach, you are in charge for the afternoon I have some errends to run" With that he ran out to the truck.
It was a week till Christmas eve and Luke was rushing to Hartford. He knew Emily and Richard were also leaving the next day for their usual holiday trip and he had to ask them a question. Luke pulled into the Gilmore driveway, He took off his flannel and slipped on a sweater over his undershirt and put on his nice jacket. He ran his fingers through his hair and took a deep breath.
Things between the Gilmore's and Luke had become somewhat good, although Emily still made comments about the diner and Luke is general it seemed they accepted Luke, they knew Lorelai was truly happy.
Luke rang the bell and waited
"Hello, oh Luke, what on earth are you doing here?" Emily asked
"Uh, Emily, I was hoping to be able to talk to you for a moment and Richard, if you have a moment"
"Well, okay, come in, it is cold" Emily said coldly "Richard, come out of the study now" Emily bellowed
"Thanks" Luke said with a smile
"What is it Emily… oh Luke, terrific to see you, what brings you here" Richard extended his hand to Luke.
"I came to talk to you and your wife about something" Luke shook Richards hand
"Okay, why don't we go in the living room" Emily said and led Luke into the living room. Richard and Emily sat on one couch and Luke on another.
"So, Luke what did you want to talk to us about?" Richard asked
"Well, I love Lorelai and I am planning on proposing to her on Christmas Eve and the thing is I know you don't like me all that much but I was hoping for your blessing. I know you and Lorelai do not have a great relationship but I think you could and I think if you gave us your blessing that it would mean a lot. I know what you are thinking, we were already engaged, but these past 5 months we have really changed, our relationship is a lot stronger now. We communicate and work our problems out. I just, I wanted to ask for your blessing" Luke smiled
"Well" Richard looked to Emily
"Luke, it was very considerate to come here. You are right, we never thought much of you, but you have proved yourself, and you most definatly have my blessing" Emily shot Luke a rare smile
"I concur" Richard smiled
"Thank you, Emily, Richard, thank you so much. You have no idea" Luke shook both their hands
"Luke, could you do us a favor" Emily asked
"Sure, what is it" Luke smiled
"Have her call us, after you propose, I just… well, I would like that" Emily smiled shyly
"Of course, I will have her call you right away" Luke smiled.
"Well, would you like a drink?" Richard asked
"Thanks' but I have some more errands to run. Oh and have a safe trip" Luke smiled "I will show myself out, goodbye and thanks again"
"Goodbye Luke" Emily smiled
"And thank you" Richard added.
As Luke left Emily and Richard smiled at each other and Richard gave Emily a hug.
Luke sighed as he got in his truck, with a smile he drove to New Heaven.
Luke felt almost giddy as he approached Rory's apartment. He knocked and waited
"Hello, oh Luke, Hey, what brings you to New Heaven?" Rory asked as she opened the door
"I came to talk to you" Luke smiled
"Okay, well, come on in" Rory opened the door and Luke entered "you want a soda?" Rory asked knowing Luke wouldn't be comfortable taking a beer from her
"Sure" Luke sat at the bar
"So what's up?" Rory asked as she grabbed two soda's and sat next to Luke.
"Well, remember how last year when your mom and I were engaged and you didn't know. I remember how hurt you were so I decided, well…. I am proposing to your mom on Christmas eve" Luke smiled "and I wanted you to know, and also kind of, I don't know, get your blessing"
"Oh my god!" Rory hugged Luke "I am so happy, yes, you completely have my blessing, I am so happy!" Rory clapped her hands
"Good, I am glad. I asked your grandparents earlier and they gave me their blessing, I am really ezcited"
"Oooh, Oh my god, I have to keep this a secret for a week? I am so excited" Rory smiled
"Yes, well I would prefer if it was a surprise" Luke joked
"No, I know, don't worry, I won't say a word"
"Good"
"Do you have a ring yet?" Rory asked
"Yes, it is similar to her last one but it is more… I guess elegant" Luke laughed
"Elegant? Ha okay, can I see it?" Rory smiled
"No, I forgot to bring a picture, but I am sure your mom will email a picture"
"Okay, great. Oh and mom emailed about delayed Christmas so I am excited for that" Rory said
"good, okay, well I better go, I have to do some more things"
"What?" Rory asked as she led him to the door
"Well, since your mom refuses to decorate since you won't be there I am turning the amartment into Christmas, I am going to make her dinner and then propose"
"Oh, sounds amazing, did you tell April?" Rory asked
"I will, she is coming by tomorrow for a few hours and I will tell her, then she leaves the day after" Luke was at the door
"I am so happy for you and mom" Rory hugged Luke again
"Thanks Rory"
"I can't wait to call you my step dad" Rory said into his chest as she hugged him
Luke smiled as he left.
AN: Okay so how excited are you for the next chapter? And how pissed are you that you may have to wait a few days for it? Sorry! READ, REVIEW AND KEEP ON KEEPING ON!