An: Wow, twice in one week! Let's see how long I can keep that up.

Here is the next chapter. I have to move this story along and going day by day will make this story last forever and waste time that I don't have. In conclusion, the story is jumping have years ahead. This chapter explained what happened and where everyone is at now.

Hope you like it!!

Disclaimer: All I have is the series on DvD! (Can't believe I watched season 5 and 7 in a week!!)

REVIEW!


Chapter 16- Fast Forward

-Five Years Later-

She doesn't quite remember when and how this all happened. However, as promised, Christopher returned from college with a great job offer from his father's firm. When he came back, it wasn't the first time Lorelai had seen him in those five years. He called almost every night and frequently visited when he came home from Princeton on break. He spent quality time with Rory, always remembering her birthday and bringing a present. Somehow, Christopher had managed to keep the promise he made to Lorelai. After two years, Lorelai found herself falling for Christopher again. They agreed to go out, taking Rory with them most of the time and always ending the date with a little peck on the cheek.

They became closer and closer and soon sort of like a family. Rory was now grown up at the age of four and often stayed with Mia or some other trusted town's person, leaving Lorelai and Chris to go out and have real adult dates without a chaperon.

Now Lorelai was with her mother at the tailor's for her last fitting of her dress. It wasn't just any dress; it was her wedding dress, the dress she was going to wear when she married Christopher. She was going to have the whole mom, dad, and baby scenario.

As for her mother, Lorelai was forced to remove the event of the past from her mind. Chris had brought Emily with him to one of his visits to the inn. First, Lorelai had pretended to ignore the fact that Emily was in her presences. Nevertheless, Richard had convinced Lorelai to visit during the holidays. The ice between Lorelai and Emily eventually thawed out. A stalemate had been reached; Lorelai agreed to forget that cold, windy November night and to leave her job at the Independence Inn in Stars Hollow. In turn, Emily agreed to allow Lorelai to raise Rory the way she preferred, nanny free.

Just three months ago, Lorelai gave Mia her resignation. Mia understood her explanation for leaving and wished her well with a reminder that she was always welcomed back. All of Stars Hollow made sure that Lorelai knew she and Rory would be welcomed back with open arms. The town was going to miss these two girls, William especially.

He was feeling much better two years after the surgery, but after that, things started to take a turn. Nearly a year ago, the cancer had been found again at a much later stage than before. This time, the doctors weren't hoping a great deal. Being stubborn as before, he refused to tell Luke because he knew that he would want to come back leaving his baseball career. As the star pitcher, he may be receiving a ticket to the major leagues. Even though Luke had been home sick for the five years he's been away, he really did love playing baseball.

The news of William's illness didn't spread until he had collapsed in the store and Ben, the new hired help for the store, had found him. After being rushed to the hospital in an ambulance, the entire town came to know about the returning cancer. That day the doctors diagnosed William with a life expectancy of less than a year. He still refused to tell Luke. Coincidentally, Luke called the house and the hardware store that day. He panicked when no one picked up and called someone in town. They informed him that William was recovering in the hospital. Luke took the next flight out to Hartford that evening.

He took a cab back to Stars hollow, got in his truck and went to the hospital. He quickly glanced around the town. The last time he had been there was last Christmas and it was now the end of October. The town was all set up with whatever Halloween hoopla for that year. He noticed that the town didn't quite seem or feel right.

At the hospital, he talked to William's doctor who explained how the cancer had came back and that it spread more quickly than before. When he was brought in, it was too advanced to fight it. There was nothing more to do than wait.

At first William was angry when he saw Luke. He demanded to know who had spilled the beans to him. He told him that no son should have to see their father die. Luke replied by saying that it was ok and that they at least would get time together. William then spent the time he was awake explaining and informing him where all the important document and things were such as wills, stock information, banking slips, and books on the hardware store. Lastly, he told him where the key to his mother's valuable jewelry box was. The box contained her engagement ring. William explained that he wasn't obligated to give it to the woman he loved; he could choose to buy another if he liked.

Next William inquired about baseball and the plan for next Spring. Luke told him that currently, he didn't know if he would be returning. William assured him that he didn't have to worry about him if that's why he was doing that.

-X-

"Lorelai, stand up straight," Emily demanded Lorelai who was standing in her wedding dress a top a platform as the tailor altered it.

Lorelai snapped out of her daze and replied, "Sorry mom."

"Really Lorelai, being that this is your wedding, one would think that you would show a little more interest in it."

"Well I have six weeks to prepare for it."

"Lorelai, you are getting married to Christopher!" Emily exclaimed.

"I know mom, I was there when he proposed."

"Young lady, I don't know why you are behaving like this. Aren't excited?"

"I'm just thrilled," she sarcastically spoke.

"Don't take that tone with me. Why did you say yes if you are unhappy?"

"Mom, it's not that. We've just been here a really long time and just want to leave."

"We'll leave a soon as the dress is perfect."

"I thought the dress was perfect when I bought it?"

"You bought it six months ago and you haven't put it out since then. When I had bought my dress I tried it on at least once a week up until the week I was supposed to get married. Then I tried it out every night."

"Great story, mom."

"Lorelai be serious and focus. You can't have that attitude once you're married."

"Can we please move this along faster?" Lorelai asked the tailor.

-X-


Short again, I know, but remember, something is better than nothing.

Luke will definitely be in the next chapter. Maybe Luke and Lorelai together!

Please review!!!

Thanks and

HApPY NeW YeAr!