A/N Sorry this is a second crack at chapter 13, I've deleted the original as it's confusing having 2 chapter 13s. I added a few paragraphs to the chapter so you may want to read it again, the new stuff starts just before they go to the doggy funeral and then a more detailed scene when they get home.
Farewell to Luke's Apartment - version 2.0
"We're late!" Lorelai said as they entered the hospital, Lorelai walking very fast with Luke trying to keep up as he carried to large stuffed animal and balloons.
"Slow down it's hard to run carrying this bear. Here take the balloons before I crash into someone!" Luke said jugging the gifts for Richard.
Suddenly stopping Lorelai was almost run over by Luke, "Lorelai!" he exclaimed bumping into her.
"I'm sorry," Lorelai said taking the red ribbon tying the colorful balloons together, "I just don't want to be late," she added moving off again.
"We're early, look," Luke pointed to the clock as they passed the reception area, "It's only one, we have hours before your father is checking out."
Lorelai stopped in her tracks again and turned to Luke, "Please don't say 'checking out' like that, not here. It sounds creepy and wrong," she said with a serious look on her face.
"You know I didn't mean that," Luke stopped talking seeing the fear in his fiancée's eyes. Putting his free hand in hers Luke pulled Lorelai close, "I'm sorry. I've lost my parents so you know how you feel." Luke shared a quick kiss with Lorelai, only stopping when they heard someone clearing their throat.
Turning they saw a smiling Rory with camera in hand, "You made it Hun," Lorelai said still holding Luke without realising it.
"Just in time for the floor show I see," Rory joked, "Complete with a stuffed toy and balloons."
Luke blushed, caught off guard still not used to kissing Lorelai with Rory watching.
"Where's Emily?" Luke asked changing the subject as he parted from Lorelai's grip.
Lorelai looked around, "She might be in with Dad, lets go and find out," she said with a smile taking Luke's hand as Rory lead the way.
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A short time later the made it to his room, finding the door open they slowly entered. Doctor Goldstein was talking to Richard as a nurse finished off her duties and left.
"You're here and not a moment to soon," Richard said glade to see some friendly faces, "What do we have there," he added spotting Luke carrying the large stuffed toy.
"It was Lorelai's idea," Luke said trying to not drop the bear.
"I thought you'd like it, it's from all of us," Lorelai said standing by Luke with the balloons.
Rory, meanwhile moved to be beside her grand father, "How are we today," she asked.
"I'd still rather be in Hartford but I'm growing tired of the John Skinner Medical Centre," Richard said accepting a kiss from the young lady.
"Your grand father has improved a remarkable amount in the last few days and after some final tests and paper work he'll be allowed to go home in a few hours," Doctor Goldstein said as Emily entered the room.
Moving strait to her husbands side, "Sorry I'm late everyone," Emily said putting down her handbag on the near by chair.
"You're not late dear," Richard smiled taking Emily's hands into his.
"Well I'll get the paper work and those tests started to get you out of here." Doctor Goldstein said leaving the room.
Emily took a look around the room and finally saw what Luke and Lorelai were carrying.
"They're from Luke," Lorelai teased getting a smile from Luke.
"Lorelai bought them," Luke said putting the large bear down in a chair before taking the balloons and tying them to the handrail on the wall.
"Oh, okay," Emily replied looking at the couple.
A few moments of silence followed before Lorelai spoke, "So Luke has been looking up some healthy recipes for you dad, which he assures me that are tasty to eat as well." She said smiling at Luke.
"Is that so," Richard said in his commanding tone, not the frail man of a few days before.
"Yes," Luke said looking at Lorelai before turning to Richard, "Lots of fish, skinless chicken, low-fat pork. I've been testing it out on Lorelai and going by the expression on her face she didn't know," He said with a chuckle.
Lorelai looked at Luke, "I hate you," she pouted, "Making me eat healthy food, I should have known this was too good."
"Does this mean I don't get to move in with you next week?" Luke asked with a smile knowing Lorelai was joking about hating him.
"You're moving in together?" Emily asked with a concerned look on her face, "It's not too soon is it?"
Leaning in to whisper to her fiancé, "I told you not to say anything," before turning to her parents, "It's not too soon, if anything this should have happened years ago."
"She just wants me for my cooking skills," Luke joked.
Lorelai giggled, "He does look great in an apron," she said taking a long look at Luke with a dirty grin on her face.
Rory cleared her throat; "Anyway," she said dragging out the word, "I think it's great, when ever I stay over I'll have Luke's coffee right outside my bedroom door."
"Like mother like daughter," Luke joked knowing even though things were about to change in his life he was looking forward to it.
"So have you set a date yet?" Emily asked the engaged couple.
Luke and Lorelai looked at each other before Lorelai spoke, "No date yet but we were thinking soon. Why wait? Is my new motto. Life is too short. Grab the bull by the…"
"We're thinking before June," Luke added cutting Lorelai's rant off.
"Well I hope your mother and I can help, let us know if we can do anything," Richard said shifting in the bed.
"Thanks daddy," Lorelai said sounding like a ten-year-old girl.
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"It was nice of your dad to offer to help with the wedding," Luke said as he turned of the Jeeps engine.
"Yeah," Lorelai said unusually quite on the trip from their home.
"Okay what's wrong," Luke asked turning to Lorelai.
"Nothing, nothings wrong I just have this defence reaction when it comes to my parents wanting to help me. You remember once telling me about your gut reaction when it comes to girlfriends. By the way remind me to ask you why I was not on that list one day," she said smiling at Luke, "Normally I feel uneasy like I'm about the throw-up or something, but this time I feel okay. Nothing, no dry heaves or anything."
"So you're okay with them helping?" Luke asked looking at his future wife.
"God no, I mean yes they can think they are helping but not with any of the important stuff, like the dress, cake, location…" Lorelai said with her words petering out.
"Well they're your parent," Luke reminded her.
"And your soon to be in-laws," Lorelai reminded him leaning in to press her lips on his for a moment before drawing back and opening the Jeep door.
Luke followed Lorelai getting out from the drivers seat and walking around the front of the Jeep, taking her hand as they climber the couple of steps to the front door of her Inn.
"Tell me why I'm here again?" Luke asked sounding like her would rather be elsewhere.
"We are here to support Michel in his time of loss," Lorelai said to Luke as she straitened his tie.
"I hate ties," Luke said in his usual 'grumpy but not really meaning it' tone.
"Yes I know you do Hun but sometimes you just need to suck it up. And remember that I promised to wear those stiletto knee-high boots tonight, the ones you like so much but kill my feet." Lorelai said with a cheeky grin.
"Good thing you won't be walking in them too much then," Luke returned with a kiss.
Breaking away Lorelai looked at Luke, "I'll walk a little, I know you like watching me walk around the house in them, but I'll need a food rub after," she said.
Luke agreed, smiling before they went into the Dragonfly Inn.
Inside Luke helped Lorelai out of her coat before hanging it up and taking off his own. They moved into the dinning room, which had been set up for the wake. A good crowd had gathered mostly staff that had been told to attend. Luke nodded to Zach as he set up to play.
Luke followed Lorelai into to kitchen, "Things under control Sook?" Lorelai asked.
"Michel is being imposable!" the cook shouted, "My support for him in this time of loss it quickly vanishing!" she exclaimed closing the over door.
"Well hang in there Hon it will be over in a couple of hours," Lorelai said with a sympathetic smile.
"I can help if you like," Luke offered looking around the kitchen.
Sookie turned from the pot she was stirring, "Thanks Luke, I might take you up on that later," she said picking up her knife to start chopping some more vegetables.
"We'll get out of your way then Sook," Lorelai said ushering Luke out the kitchen.
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Luke and Lorelai stood off to the side, in the archway as Zach played "My heart will go on" on his acoustic guitar. Luke held Lorelai from behind, his arms loosely wrapped around her waist.
"How you going?" Luke whispered in to her ear.
Lorelai sniffled a little, "I'm fine," she said before adding, "It could have been Paul Anka." Pressing her head against his.
As Zach finished the song the guests started to stand and talk amongst them selves before the food started to come out.
"Well this is a first for me," Zach said as he approached Luke and Lorelai.
"First gig at a doggie funeral Zach?" Lorelai asked.
"Yes and I thought playing for Mrs. Kim was weird," Zach said before quickly adding, "Good turn out though."
"I had to pay them double time to stay," Lorelai answered with a smile.
They was an awkward pause for a few moments before Zach spoke again, "Well I have to get back home to Lane and the kids," Turning to Luke, "I'll see you tomorrow at the diner," he added before going to collect his guitar and leaving.
"So how much longer do we have to do this?" Luke asked looking uncomfortable by his surroundings.
"Just ten more minutes big guy, I'll get a cramp, we'll make our excuses and with-in the hour you'll see me climbing on to our bed in nothing but those heeled boot's and a smile," she said quickly kissing Luke on the cheek.
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Luke washed the dishes after dinner as Lorelai went up to change for the rest of their evening. Hearing the boots clicking on the hardwood floors, smiling he continued to wash as Lorelai silently placed her arms around him, in the heels Lorelai was now the same height as Luke as he turned to kiss her.
Looking down Luke was shocked, "You're NAKED," he yelled almost dropping the plate on the floor.
"Saves time," Lorelai said with a cheeky grin.
"But what it Babette comes over?" Luke asked in a panic.
Lorelai giggled, "Well if she does we could just inviter her in, if you like that kind of thing," she said with an awkward wink.
Luke wiped his hands on the towel before tossing it on the counter. "Okay I'm getting you up to bed," he said turning and sweeping Lorelai off her feet.
"Luke!" Lorelai screamed as Luke put her over his shoulder, holding Lorelai's legs tight Luke carried her naked body up to their bedroom like a sack of potatoes.
Tossing Lorelai onto the bed she rolled over onto her back to watch Luke undress. Toeing off his dress shoes Luke unbuckled the belt on his pants before dropping them to pool around his feet. Luke stepped out of them as he undid a few buttons of the dark blue shirt before pulling it over his head.
"Come here!" he said in a deep sexy tone that he knew Lorelai liked.
She slowly moved of the bed, finding her feet Lorelai stepped into Luke's arms as they kissed, Luke cupping Lorelai's butt as he held both arms around his neck. Luke turned Lorelai around as they kissed, Lorelai pushing her bottom into Luke she could feel how hard he was.
Lorelai turned back to Luke smiling as she knelt before him she pulled down his boxers, taking time to remove his socks as she went, now naked she paid special attention to Luke kissing his length as she stroked his lower body but Luke wanted to return the favour.
Tapping Lorelai's shoulder she stood up licking her lips before the kissed again but it wasn't long before Luke wanted more. Turning her around again Lorelai bent over the bed exposing her self to Luke. Using his fingers at first Lorelai moaned as he went inside her, Luke kissing the small of her back as he went lower before kneeling behind Lorelai. Luke spread Lorelai's legs as he nuzzled her opening, now very wet Lorelai knew she would come soon so cried out for Luke to stop.
Getting back on his feet Luke helped Lorelai up, once again taking her into his arms, as the kiss deepened Luke lifted Lorelai off the ground, in turn Lorelai wrapped her leather-covered legs around Luke's waist before sliding down on him.
They both moaned as the connection was made Luke stepping over to the bed he laid Lorelai down still inside her as they kissed and moved their hips together. Pushing Lorelai further onto the bed Luke lifted Lorelai into his lap as he knelt between her legs, he pushed his hand down on their connecting stimulating Lorelai further he could feel Lorelai was about to let go.
Moments later they both screamed and moaned as the climax hit, Luke letting go deep inside as Lorelai held him tight they rolled over so Lorelai was now on top as she slumped onto his chest.
"It's a pity these boots are so bad for your feet," Luke said stroking the black leather with his fingers as she straddled Luke in their bed.
"But you like them and since that makes you happy it makes me happy to wear them because we both know how you are when you get really happy," Lorelai said lying down on Luke's chest.
"Thanks for letting me move in," Luke said kissing Lorelai on the top of her head as he played with the top of the boots half way up her thighs.
"I didn't give you much choice in the matter mister," Lorelai said speaking into his collarbone.
TBC…
A/N Once again no beta for this chapter so be kind or let me know of any errors and I'll fix them.