A/N: Here it is...the most anticapted chapter. Well, one of them at least. I hope. By the title I'm sure you've guessed what this chapter entails. I hope you enjoy. It's a fairly long one. It deserves many, many reviews. Please! Thanks! Oh, and by the way. Anything you want to see? Place that in your little review and I'll see what I can do. Won't promise anything, but I do consider each suggestion. Thanks! You the readers and reviewers are loved!

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Lorelai Gilmore awoke on the bright November morning, a smile on her face before her eyes even fluttered open. Although she frowned for just a brief moment after extending her arm to feel for her fiancé and finding nothing, the smile returned when she remember why he wasn't beside her.

It was their wedding day.

The smile she had woken up with just keep growing as her mind rolled over what would be the events of the next twelve hours and she dared not to move, the strange fear of awaking from a dream settling over her.

Her hand reached down to rub her protruding belly that housed their twins and if it was possible for her smile to grow anymore, it did. Their twins were nestled in her stomach, their presence noted by her ever growing stomach as she was now almost 6 months along. She giggled to herself thinking of her six month along stomach looking very similar to Rory's seven month along stomach as she had double occupancy happening.

Her wedding dress hung from the closet door as she finally forced her eyes apart and glanced around her sun-filled room and the glass beads glittered in the sunlight. She couldn't and wouldn't hide the glow she felt fill her face as she glanced lovingly at the dress.

"Mom?" Lorelai heard Rory's voice ask from just outside her bedroom door, "you awake?"

Rory, Logan, and April had stayed with her in the house last night, while Luke and Jess stayed in the cramped diner apartment. Logan would be heading over to get ready with the boys that morning while the girls had a pre-wedding pampering time together.

"I'm up," Lorelai called to her daughter, "get in here."

Rory happily consented and seconds later Lorelai was no longer alone in her large bed. Mother and daughter laid back against the pillows with smiles on their faces, content to sit for a few moments in silence before the giggles took over.

"You're getting married today," Rory gushed to her mother after a set of giggles finally died down.

"I am," Lorelai responded dreamily and the silence took over again.

"Are you nervous?"

"About marrying Luke? Hardly," Lorelai told her daughter. "Marrying Luke today will be the one of the best moments of my life."

"Next to birthing me right?" Rory asked chuckling.

"It's hard to number it," Lorelai said, wrapping her daughter in her arms, "birthing you, marrying Luke, birthing your siblings here, all fantastic, wonderful moments."

"I'm really happy for you mom," Rory whispered. "I'm really happy everything worked out for you."

"Me too Hun," Lorelai agreed, "I just wish I could have bypassed all the hurt. Though, everything we went through is what got us here in the end. No pain no gain huh?"

"I guess," Rory said laughing.

They laid back again in silence, both contemplating the events of their lives the last year had entailed. For god's sake Lorelai had been married and divorced and all within nine months. That part killed her.

A knock on the door brought both girls out of their trances and April's head joined them in the room. "Can I come in?"

"Of course," Lorelai said, patting a patch of the bed next to her, "get your little tushy in here."

April joined them on the bed and not soon after another chorus of giggles could be heard throughout the house. Lorelai loved the new house and all the room that it gave them. Everyone had their own room, April was able to have her privacy when she was visiting and they had decorated it just for her. Rory and Logan had their own room for when they would be visiting and even unborn Lorie had a place she'd be able to call her own. The nursery for little boy and girl Danes had a door that connected it to the master bedroom and the twins would be sharing that for the first year or two of their lives before one of them would be moved into the room on the other side of it.

Lorelai never would have thought that living in this large of a house would accommodate her, especially after growing up in the Gilmore mansion, but her Dane's Castle proved perfect for the blending of Luke and her life and she wouldn't have it any other way.

"I smell coffee," Lorelai said suddenly, the distinct smell of Luke's coffee filling her nose, "I smell Luke's coffee."

"He can't see you today," Rory said, "and you can't see him. I'll go make sure he isn't here."

"Okay," Lorelai agreed, "April and I will stay here and be comfortable until I hear you signal it's safe to come down."

"Sounds good," Rory said, "be right back."

April and Lorelai scooted down into the covers on the bed as Rory skipped out the door. A comfortable silence fell over the girls and Lorelai smiled thinking back over the last several months and the relationship she'd been able to develop with her step-daughter.

"Hey Lorelai," April said after a few moments, "can I ask you something and you tell me the honest truth?"

"Of course sweetie," Lorelai said, her brows furrowing in concentration, "what's up?"

"Was I the reason that you and dad broke up last year?" Her voice was tiny; barely an audible whisper and Lorelai could hear her voice trembling.

"No," she assured her, wrapping her arms around April's shoulder's pulling her a close as she could, "where did you get an idea like that?"

"Well," April started, pulling away slightly to look into her step-mother's eyes, "I heard talk, around town…"

Lorelai interrupted her, "don't listen to the crazy people in this town. You, I guarantee, were not the reason we broke up."

"Then, if you don't mind me asking, what was?" April's voice was still small and timid and Lorelai sighed.

"It was a lot of things really Ape," Lorelai told her, "but the main problem was a severe lack of communication between your dad and me."

"About me." It was a statement not a question and Lorelai wasn't sure how exactly to answer that.

"Slightly," Lorelai finally responded honestly. "But that is not why we ended up breaking it off."

"I'm sorry."

"You, my dear, have nothing to be sorry about. You have brought a joy to your father's life and to mine. We are thrilled that we met you."

"Really?"

"Really, really," Lorelai told her wrapping her closer and placing a kiss on her temple. April snuggled into Lorelai's arms and she changed the subject. Soon the atmosphere was light again as the conversation switched to talk of flowers and dresses and the wedding. Lorelai smiled at her step-daughter and wished again that for Luke's sake she lived closer than New Mexico.

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"Luke," Rory exclaimed, "you aren't supposed to be here. What if mom was up and down here?"

"Then I wouldn't have let him in Ace," Logan said from behind Luke and Rory blushed. "He was just dropping off coffee and breakfast for the bride and the bridal party, calm down."

"I knew that if Lorelai and you didn't have your coffee this morning things could get bad," Luke threw in, motioning to the bags piled on the table. "I couldn't let my bride go without her coffee."

"She'll love you for this," Rory said, picking up one of the cups and sipping slowly.

"Well, she is marrying me."

"Very true," Rory said with a grin, "This is good Luke."

"The coffee?"

"You and my mom," Rory said with a huff, "it's very good."

"I think so too," Luke agreed and Rory hugged him quickly.

"Now you two get out of here," Rory said corralling them to the door, "we've got a day of pampering and we are on a tight schedule."

"Have fun Ace," Logan said kissing her soundly before following Luke out the door.

Rory leaned against the door as she watched her fiancé and step-father walk back towards town. She let her thoughts drift back towards the events of the night before.

"Mom," Rory called, "we've got to go. Luke will be waiting, not to mention the rest of the wedding party."

"Rehearsals are so overrated. Why did I agree to do this again?" Lorelai called back from her room upstairs.

"Because Grandma insisted that you had to have a rehearsal," Rory answered, "come on!"

"I'm coming, I'm coming," Lorelai relented finally making her way down the stairs. April and Rory stood in the foyer waiting for Lorelai.

"I have to get out there," Rory said, her eyes going to the clock again. The third time in the last thirty seconds.

"Why?" April asked innocently and Lorelai chuckled.

"She is worried about blood shed."

"What?"

"April," Rory said, taking over, "I'm in a very…complicated and potentially strange situation this weekend."

"Ah," April said knowingly. "Jess and Logan."

"You are very smart," Lorelai said laughing at the look on her daughter's face.

"I can't believe it," Rory said, "Jess and Logan, Logan and Jess, together. God, I haven't even had a chance to talk to Jess and Logan is already over there. Who knows what is happening."

"They will behave," Lorelai assured her, "They are grown men."

"I wish I had that much faith in them," Rory said with a groan. "It's just, the last time I saw Jess…it was bad."

"Bad?" Lorelai questioned.

"It was at his opening in Philly," Rory explained. "And I was mad at Logan and we kissed, Jess and I."

"WHAT?" Lorelai exclaimed, "How did I not know about this?"

"Well," Rory started, "it wasn't one of my proudest moments. I didn't really talk about this trip at all."

"And that is the last time you saw him?" April asked, intrigued.

"Yup," Rory said with another groan. "Luke told me he talked to him and told him to watch himself. It's just weird having both Jess and Logan as Luke's groomsmen."

"That can certainly be considered strange," Lorelai agreed. "Maybe that will help Jess understand things have changed. Logan and Luke have gotten pretty close."

"True," Rory agreed, "they have. Though I'm glad."

"Me too," Lorelai agreed and April cleared her throat.

"Sorry to break this little party up," she said, "but now we are really late and Sookie's headed over here."

"Oops," Lorelai said with a giggle, "let's go."

They headed out to the square where they'd be having the rehearsal and the wedding and a small group of people had gathered to participate. The wedding party was small, Sookie, Rory and April were serving as bridesmaids and Jess, Logan, and Jackson were the groomsmen. Davy and Martha were the ring bearer and flower girl and that was it. It was small and traditional, but so beautiful.

Rory was nervous. Not because she'd have to see Jess again, that she knew she could handle. She was over him and had been for years, but it was Logan and Jess interacting. Jess hated Logan and Logan hated Jess, she just hoped they could all get along long enough to avoid any blood shed during the wedding.

"Rory!" She heard a voice call and looked up to see Jess walking towards her. She smiled and waved, acting like it was nothing.

"Hey Jess," Rory greeted happily, "I'm glad you were able to make it."

"I couldn't miss Luke's wedding," Jess said, "especially with him finally marrying Lorelai."

"I know," Rory agreed, "I'm glad they are finally trying the knot. Took them long enough."

"Can we talk for a minute?" Jess asked suddenly, changing the subject. "It won't be long."

"Sure," Rory agreed and motioned for April to go ahead. "I am glad you came for Luke."

"I just want you to know that I'm happy for you," Jess said, "Logan seems to be a good guy."

"He is," Rory said with a dreamy smile, her fingers playing with the ring on her left hand. "I'm surprised."

"Luke and I had a talk about it," Jess explained, "then I got a chance to talk to him this morning. He loves you, a lot. And I can tell he makes you happy."

"I love him," Rory said simply, "I want you to find that you know?"

"I know," Jess said with a grin, "and I will. Eventually."

"What about Kim? The girl you brought with you," Rory asked, her eyes darting over to the square where the brunette stood talking to April.

"Maybe its Kim," Jess said with a shrug, "it's too soon to tell. I hope so."

"Me too," Rory said and she gave him a quick hug. "Friends?"

"Cousins."

Rory smiled and squeezed him a bit tighter for just a moment then they released. Rory couldn't help but feel relieved at the interaction and the sense that everything indeed would be okay between them. They were, after all, family now.

Rory was pulled back into reality with the sound of footsteps behind her. Rory turned to come face to face with April.

"Lorelai is getting impatient," April told her, "can she come down yet?"

"Oh yeah," Rory said, "I forgot."

"LORELAI," April called, "It's okay to come down."

"Good," Lorelai said coming around the corner into the kitchen, "Yay is that coffee?"

"Sure is," Rory said handing her a cup, "Luke brought it and breakfast over for us."

"He's amazing," Lorelai gushed, "oh I can't wait for…"

"Stop right now if this is about to get dirty," Rory warned, "There are the daughters in the room."

"Well," Lorelai started then quickly took a sip of coffee, "I guess I'll stop."

"God mother," Rory warned, pointing to her stomach, then Lorelai's stomach and finally to April, "little ears."

"Hey!" April cried, "Yeah, okay. I don't want to know."

"Me neither," Rory said with a laugh, "come on. Let's eat, then we've got places to be."

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Ten hours later the party was really getting started.

The whole town had come out for the most anticipated wedding of the year and Luke and Lorelai were glowing in happiness. The town square hosted the grand event; Hep Alien played a few songs, and even Taylor seemed to be wearing a smile forgoing the town regulations for this one night.

Lorelai felt like she was floating. Everything had gone perfectly. From the very moment the simple strands of the wedding march had started and her father had escorted her down the aisle to a very handsome Luke to the moment when Reverend Skinner pronounced them husband and wife and a very distinct 'finally' was heard throughout the crowd, everything had been perfect and dreamlike.

She was married.

She was now Mrs. Lorelai Danes.

After several weeks of going back and forth between the several different ways she could now have her name she had finally decided. She was going to be a Danes. She wanted to share the same last name as her husband and unborn babies and becoming a Danes just made her glow.

"So Mrs. Danes are you enjoying your party?" Luke's deep voice asked her from behind as he encircled his arms around her waist.

"Our party, Mr. Danes," she corrected, "and I'm having a blast. Though I wouldn't mind taking off. Can we yet?"

"Not yet," Luke answered, his voice strained and Lorelai held in her giggle. "Though I'm counting down the minutes."

"Good," Lorelai whispered, turning her head to look into his eyes, "you better be."

"I'm so happy Lorelai," Luke told her, turning her around in his arms so that their chests were pressed together, "and you look breath-taking."

"Thank you," she said happily, "you look so handsome. Are you sure you can't wear a tux more often?"

"This is it," Luke said huskily, "I hate tuxes."

"But you look hot," Lorelai said kissing him deeply. Pulling away after several heated seconds Lorelai groaned, "We can't start this here. I want to rip that tux off of you and another kiss like that and we'll be doing it in the gazebo."

"As festive as that might be," Luke said with a chuckle, "I don't want anyone seeing you sans this dress but me."

Lorelai placed another kiss on him and the wiggled free from his embrace. Pulling him by the hand she lead him into the center of the party to the food and they prepared plates for themselves before settling back down at their bride and groom table in the gazebo.

After several more hours of dancing, eating, smiling, pictures, more eating, drinking, more dancing, and even more eating the bride and groom were finally getting ready to depart for their long awaited honeymoon.

"So," Lorelai said wrapping Rory into a large hug, "we are just about ready to be off."

"Have fun," Rory said and before Lorelai could comment Rory held her hand up. "Please refrain from referencing anything dirty and just know that I meant have a good time in New York."

Lorelai giggled and pulled Rory in further. Luke was saying goodbye to April in a very similar fashion before the switched to say goodbye to the other. Lorelai beamed as she wrapped April into a hug and planted a kiss on the top of her head.

"I'm so glad you were here sweetie," Lorelai whispered into her ear, "we'll see you again soon."

"Yup," April agreed nodding, "I'll be back for the second week of Christmas break."

"Christmas," Lorelai cheered and the whole group laughed. "Don't let Rory and Logan spoil you too much before they drop you off at the airport tomorrow."

"Don't worry," April said with a gleam in her eye, "I will."

Lorelai's smile only grew with the banter between herself and her step-daughter and she placed another kiss on top of her head.

"Good-bye Lorelai," Emily said quietly as she stood off to the side of the family.

"Bye mom," Lorelai answered and before either knew what was happening they were enveloped into a hug. "We'll see you when we get back."

"Dinner?"

"I'll call and we'll make plans," Lorelai agreed and Emily smiled. Lorelai pulled away to face her dad. "Bye daddy."

"Good-bye Lorelai," he said and Lorelai could have sworn she saw tears in his eyes. "Today was wonderful. I'm so happy for you."

"Thanks daddy," Lorelai said her own eyes misting over. They shared a silent and knowing moment before she heard Luke whisper in her ear.

"Bye Mr. Gilmore, Mrs. Gilmore," Luke said as he came to join them and gather his wife.

"Luke," Emily interrupted, "its Emily and Richard now. We are family after all."

Luke nodded before accepting Richard's hand, "Welcome to the family Luke."

"Thank you Mr.…Richard," Luke said threading his hand through Lorelai's. "It's good to be apart of the family."

Not more than ten minutes later the bride and groom were off, bags packed in the back of Luke's truck, Lorelai's veil blowing in the breeze of the open window as she waved good-bye.

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