Hey guys...I've been super busy and it made it hard to find time to write! But I sat down tonight to write this chapter. Hope you like it. I will try and update again soon!

Three days later, Lorelai stood in her bedroom folding large piles of laundry on her bed. Since seeing Christopher she had barely left Luke's side. She wanted to be with him at every possible moment, he seemed to have relaxed a bit after they decided to have a vow renewal. He wasn't having dreams about going after Christopher which was a relief to her and him. She picked up one of Jack's blue flannel shirts he liked to wear to look like Luke and she couldn't help but smile. Immediately she was transferred to so many years ago when she had found out that indeed she was having a little boy…

Lorelai was standing in what would be her unborn son's bedroom in a little less than a month. Up until that day, they had no idea that they were having a boy. But Lorelai had gone to an appointment today on her own because Luke had to take April back to the airport. During her appointment, her Doctor had accidentally said "You and your son are doing great."

They had wanted to wait, but truthfully in her heart Lorelai wanted to know desperately what they were having. Luke on the other hand had said he wanted to be surprised. But as soon as the words came out of her Doctor's mouth Lorelai immediately began to picture a mini Luke running around the house and her heart leapt in her chest. She had to tell him. She couldn't keep this kind of secret to herself.

So as soon as the appointment ended, she ran to the store and filled her cart with all things blue and as much flannel as she could find. She was now standing in the baby's room placing clothes into the drawers that Luke had just put together. She was humming to herself and didn't hear Luke walk into the room. He stopped and leaned against the doorframe just watching her, he couldn't stop smiling. They had been married for 8 months now and it had been the best 8 months of his life. And in a few weeks...she would give birth to his child.

It still amazed him that they had gotten to this point. They had been through so much...especially in the last year. Lorelai had been so strong through her whole ordeal with Christopher. She amazed him everyday when she was able to stand tall and go through her day like nothing terrible had happened to her. As her baby bump grew over the months the smile on her face only seemed to get larger and she emitted a glow that he wanted to keep forever.

He stood up straighter when she gasped a little but smiled when she giggled and placed her hands over her bump, "You like kicking Mommy don't you buddy? You gonna be a soccer store? Not sure your Daddy was every into soccer that much...he did sponsor that team of girls but they were terrifying."

Luke bit his lip to keep from laughing. He loved seeing her in these kinds of moments when she thought she was alone. He loved hearing her talk to their baby and he didn't want it to end just yet.

"Daddy was a track star. Butch Danes." She said with a giggle making Luke roll his eyes, "He played baseball too...he'll teach you I'm sure. You're gonna love him...he's the best."

Luke felt his heart squeeze in his chest, he had missed out on so much with April and he was so excited to see it all from the beginning. But deep down, he was also terrified that he wouldn't be any good with a baby. Babies were much different than dealing with a thirteen year old daughter who didn't live with him full time. He frowned slightly and looked down suddenly lost in thoughts and fears.

"I know he's scared…I can sense it. But he's so excited to meet you too. I mean I'm scared too! It's been a longgg time since I had a baby around." She laughed sadly, "But I'm hoping it's easier this time around seeing as I won't be 16 and I'll have someone to do it all with…" She paused for a moment and lifted her shirt to caress her stomach gently, "I can't wait to meet you little boy…"

Luke's mouth dropped open and he practically fell into the room, "Boy?"

She turned quickly and gasped when she saw him, "Luke! When did you get here?"

He stepped slowly into the room and lifted his hands to place over her bare stomach, "It's a boy?"

She bit her lip nervously, "Are you mad? I didn't ask them to tell me...she just said it accidently and-"

"A boy…" Luke whispered in awe as he stared down at her stomach. "We're having a boy…"

She smiled as she felt tears welling up in her eyes, "A mini Luke…"

He glanced up at her and started to laugh slightly, "We're having a boy!"

She laughed as he pulled her close and kissed her passionately, "So I take it you're not mad?"

He shook his head and pulled away, "How could I be mad? You're having my son Lorelai. Do you realize how amazing this is?"

She smiled and nodded slowly, "I'm pretty excited myself." She turned away from him and reached for another bag she had bought, "Look at what I got today!"

He watched her pull out a small flannel shirt that practically matched his blue one that she had stolen after their first date, "You didn't…"

She giggled slightly, "I had too! I saw it and I knew we had to have it. How cute is he going to look in this? Everyone is going to die when they see it! I may even let you have your shirt back just so I can see you match!"

Luke rolled his eyes, "You're insane…"

She frowned at him and swatted his arm playfully, "That's no way to talk to the woman carrying your son!"

He laughed slightly and then stopped to stare at her as the reality of her words set in, "My son…"

She smiled and leaned forward to kiss him gently, "Our son…"

He swallowed hard and glanced down at her protruding belly, "Jack William Danes…"

She smiled as he recited the name they had picked out if it was a little boy, "He'll be perfect."

Luke glanced up at her with tears in his eyes, "I love you so much…"

Her smile only grew and she put her hand over his on either side of her stomach, "WE love you so much." She said to him softly.

Luke smiled, pulled her close and held her as tight as possible. He could feel his son kick and he couldn't wait to meet him.

Lorelai was snapped back into reality when Paul Anka trotted into the room and jumped up on the bed of clean clothes. She smiled and ruffled his hair and patted the spot beside him where no clothes were. He only sighed and rolled over onto his back. She giggled slightly and suddenly thought of another memory.

It had been almost two weeks before Lorelai was allowed to be released from the hospital. She couldn't wait to get home and begin her life with her new little family. Luke had helped her into the car and double checked that Jack was safe in his seat in the back. She couldn't' help but laugh at the fact that Luke barely drove the speed limit as they made their way back to Stars Hollow. She watched as he glanced often in his rear view mirror just to see his son.

When they pulled out in front of the house, Luke practically jumped out of his seat and ran to her side to let her out. She let him help her up and waited as he got the baby carrier out of the back seat. They walked quietly up the front steps of the porch, Luke watched as she took a deep breath once she walked in the front door. He knew that last three weeks had been just as hard for her as they had been for him. There were moments when he was thinking he'd be raising his son on his own. But today...here they were standing in the front entry way with their son.

"Welcome home…" He whispered to both his son and his wife.

She turned and looked at him with tears in her eyes, "Luke…"

He gave her a nod, "Let's bring him up to his room…"

She smiled, turned and started to walk towards the staircase. Luke let her go first and watched as she carefully took a step at a time. Even though it had been two weeks since she had given birth, her body had been through a lot and she was still very much healing. He noticed that she stopped in the door to Jack's room, he glanced over her shoulder to see what she was looking.

He smiled when he saw Paul Anka asleep in front of the crib, "Looks like someone else was excited to meet his brother…" She whispered.

He smiled and walked around Lorelai, he took the carrier and set it down on the ground. Paul Anka lifted his head curiously and glanced at Luke who just patted his leg. Paul Anka stood up, and pitter pattered toward Luke and the curious new object. He sniffed slightly at the air and Lorelai and Luke waited patiently to see if he would run from the room (his usual signal that he was afraid of this new object). But instead, he lay down again and placed his head on the edge of the carrier to stare at the baby boy inside.

Luke smiled and turned towards his wife, "I think he likes him…"

Lorelai wiped a tear from her eye and walked over, Luke helped her kneel down beside him. She reached a hand out to ruffle Paul Anka's head, "This is your new brother Paul Anka...this is Jack. And it's your job to keep him safe…"

"He's not much of a watch dog…" Luke said with a chuckle.

Lorelai swatted at his arm, "With his brother he will be...won't you boy?"

Paul Anka scooted closer to Jack and just stared at him. Luke smiled, stood up and ruffled Paul Anka's fur. He leaned down, lifted Jack carefully from his carrier and bounced him up and down. Lorelai stood up slowly and watched as Luke walked Jack around the room, his little arm reached out from his blanket and yawned.

"This is your room Jack...Mommy and I were so excited to bring you home here. This is where you will sleep...well maybe in the beginning you'll probably sleep in our room." He smiled and walked over to the window, "And someday when you're big enough you'll be running around that yard all the time...and we'll go swimming in the lake. You'll take your first steps here...say your first words...this is where it will all happen."

Lorelai walked over to him and placed a gentle hand on his back, "I'm so glad we're home…"

Luke nodded slowly and glanced at her out of the corner of his eye. He smiled when she reached a hand out to caress her son's face softly. "You gave me a scare there for a minute…"

She frowned and squeezed his hip with her hand not touching her son, "I'm sorry about that…"

Luke swallowed hard and looked down at his tiny son, "I don't think I would have been able to do this on my own…"

She kissed his shoulder gently, "You would have...you would have done a wonderful job with him. I know it…"

Since she had woken up, they had not talked about what could have potentially happened. The Doctors had prepared Luke for the worst but he had refused to believe she would leave him. She was stronger than that...she was stubborn enough to hold on if only to see her son finally. He felt his heart constrict in his chest at the thought of having to say goodbye to her.

"I would have done it for him...but it never would have felt right. I need you here with me." He said in a raw pained voice.

She rested her forehead against his back and felt tears brimming in her eyes, "It all happened so fast...we were going to the hospital and I felt okay...and then it all went black…"

Luke swallowed hard, "They wouldn't let me see you...they made me leave the room and I was just standing there in the hallway alone. And then they brought me Jack and I kept thinking...he needs his mom. And I needed you too…"

She leaned in and kissed under his left ear, "I'm right here Luke...and I'm not going anywhere."

He turned slowly with his son in his arms and handed her to him, "Good…"

She smiled down at her son and bounced him back and forth, "Hi handsome boy...remember me? Mommy? We're finally home! No more stinky hospitals. We're really home…" Jack cooed up at her and she giggled, "I love you so much little man...so so much. And I never would have left you like that...I was so excited to meet you! And now you're here and I can't wait to see what amazing things you will do…the amazing man you will become!"

Jack gurgled a little and she giggled as he started to snore softly. She smiled, lifted him slightly and kissed the top of his head little head. She turned and walked towards the bassinet in the corner, he was still too young to be in his real crib yet. She placed him down gently and smoothed back the thin layer brown hair on his head.

"We made that…" She said with a smile, "He's part of us...he's our son."

Luke walked over to her and rubbed her back gently, "We're damn lucky…"

She leaned into chest and he wrapped his arms around her, "Luke…" Her voice cracked slightly and he gave her a squeeze, "What if-"

"Shhh…" He whispered into her hair, "We're here now...we're home. We can't…" His own voice cracked and he had to take a second to compose himself, "I can't think about that...I've lived without you before...and I won't do it again."

She nodded slowly and then turned in his embrace to hold him tight, "Okay…"

He ran his hands up her back and glanced over at his sleeping son, "Everything is going to be fine now…"

She pulled away and smiled up at him, "Hey Luke?"

He cocked his head to the side, surprised by her sudden shift in emotion, "Yeah?"

She shrugged, "I was just thinking...you promised me coffee as soon as this little man was born…"

He groaned slightly, "Lorelai…"

"And I realize we were a little distracted at first...but now we're home and if we are going to go back to normal...we might as well give me the coffee." She said with a smirk.

He shook his head and laughed slightly, "You'll never change will you?"

She smiled and batted her eyelashes at him, "Nope. But would you really want me too?"

Luke smiled, leaned in and kissed her softly, "Never." He kissed her again and pointed to the rocking chair in the corner, "You rest. I'll get your coffee."

She smiled and squeezed his hand before he pulled away. She walked to the chair, sat down and smiled over at her son who was fast asleep. Paul Anka stood up and trotted over to her. He rested his head on her knee and she smiled and scratched behind his ears. "Don't worry Paul Anka...you're still my first son." Paul Anka whimpered and gave her hand a little kiss. She closed her eyes and let her feet rock back and forth and she finally relaxed now that she was home…

Back in present time, Lorelai lifted a hand and wiped away the tears that were now falling freely from her eyes. She hiccuped softly and put a hand over her mouth just as she felt a small hand on her back.

"Hey…" Luke whispered as he sat down on the edge of the bed and pulled her into his lap, "What's wrong?"

She shook her head and snuggled into his neck, "Nothing...I was just thinking...about Jack. When we found out he was a boy...and when he brought him home for the first time. I just...got overwhelmed with emotion there for a minute."

Luke nodded and kissed the top of her head, "I understand…"

She sniffled softly, "It's just..I know he's home. But bringing home again once we found him...it was like that first time all over again. Both times we could have lost him...or I could have died back then. And God Luke...I love that little boy so damn much."

He lifted her chin with his finger and kissed her lips softly, "I love him too Lorelai...and he's gonna be okay. He's so strong...he's already proved that."

She laughed a little, "I think I'm more worried about myself than him...being able to let him go again."

He smiled, "I know...have you thought anymore about school?"

She frowned a little, "Caroline said he would be okay to go now...and his teachers agreed to help us catch him up. I know it's probably the right thing to do...but part of me selfishly wants to keep him with me forever."

Luke nodded, "Me too...but he needs to go to school...experience things with all his friends."

She swallowed hard and reached for his hand, "I know…"

He opened his mouth to say something but Lorelai's cell phone began to ring. He thought she was going to ignore it but she lifted it to her ear and answered, "Hey Dad." Luke watched her listen to her father for a moment, and slowly her face turned white she glanced at Luke, "Okay...yes. Yes...just call me back when you hear more okay? Thanks Dad...I-I-I love you too." She closed the phone and glanced down at her lap lost in thought.

"What's wrong?" Luke asked quickly as he grabbed for her hand.

She lifted her face to stare at him, "Chris tried to kill himself…"

Luke inhaled sharply and sat up a little straighter, "What?"

"He tried to hang himself with his clothes...they caught him though. And now he's in the medical ward on suicide watch." She whispered in a hoarse voice.

Luke groaned and ran a hand over his face, "Jesus…"

She laughed sadly, "I should have known he would try it...I mean he was going to do it when he had Jack. But now that he was in jail I think I just thought he wouldn't be able to do that. I don't know why really…" She grimaced slightly, "And it was probably because of all the things I said to him the other day…" She paused again, "Jesus why do I feel guilty about him trying to kill himself? After everything he's done why do I give a damn?"

Luke sighed and gripped her hand tightly in his, "Because you are a good person…"

She sniffled slightly and glanced up at him, "Maybe…"

He shook his head, "No not maybe. You are a GOOD person Lorelai. You are. You have a huge heart. That's why it bothers you." He paused, "Me on the other hand...I'm upset because I think he's a fucking coward."

She smirked, "He's always been a coward…" She licked her lips softly, "Right before I got pregnant with Rory he and I snuck out to this party at a friends house...the cops raided the place and Chris panicked. He shoved me towards the cops and took off running. I couldn't believe it...we never talked about it. And I only got off because the cop knew my Dad...but God I was so mad at him. He just threw me to the wolves…"

Luke frowned, "Idiot…"

"Not to mention the way he was able to successfully dodge any responsibilities with his daughter for years." She clucked her tongue angrily.

"Lorelai…" He whispered as he lifted her face towards him again, "We can't let him ruin our lives…"

She swallowed hard, "I know...I know. But...he's away but I still keep thinking about what it all means. I mean Rory's father is in prison. And whether he kills himself or not...someday he'll die. And what will that feel like? And what kinds of questions will Jack has as he gets older? Will he remember this all? How will it affect him?"

Luke was quiet for a moment, "I don't have an answer to any of those questions…"

She nodded slowly, "I know you don't...none of us do." She shook her head slowly, "You know what...I don't want to talk about Christopher. I just don't…"

He nodded slowly, "Okay...well what can I do to cheer you up?"

She waggled her eyebrows at him and he chuckled, "We can save that for later." She paused and then smiled softly, "Actually...I almost totally forgot. My Mom and I were talking about the renewal...you still want to do it?"

Luke smiled at her, "Course I do. What did you guys talk about?"

"Well if we want to do it on the boat...we should do it soon while it's still semi warm. Something casual...just family. I'll wear a fabulous white dress...nothing too fancy but still pretty." She said with a smile.

"You'll look beautiful in whatever you wear." He said with a smile as he pulled at her curls.

She beamed at him, "You can wear just a nice pair of pants and a button up...no suit I promise. Jack will be your best man...Rory and April will stand with me, one of them can hold Elise. Jess will marry us now that he's getting ordained. My parents, Liz, TJ and Doula can all be there too. Just go off shore a little ways...have the ceremony and then my parents said if we want you and I can sail away for a few days...if we're comfortable doing that. Jess and Rory can take care of the kids while we're gone now that they are both moving home...what do you think?" She asked.

Luke took a deep breath and nodded slowly, "Sounds perfect...I could use a little get away with my best gal…"

She smiled and leaned forward to kiss him gently, "You're okay with leaving the kids? I'll admit that for a moment I panicked. I mean last time we celebrated together Jack…"

She trailed off slowly and Luke nodded, "I know. And we don't have to do that if you don't want too. I'm happy to just come home. But...we also can't live in fear…"

She nodded slowly, "That's what my Mom said…"

He shook his head, "Like I said we don't have to do it Lorelai...I want to do what will make you the most comfortable."

She swallowed hard, "I think we should spend some time just us. Reconnect…" She lifted a hand and caressed his face, "We've been together...but we've also been distracted. I want to be with you…"

Luke nodded slowly and leaned into her, "I want that too…"

"But…" She whispered with a slight smile, "Depending on how long we are away I expect to dock a few times just so I can call and check in."

He smiled and kissed her again, "I'd expect nothing less from you…" He shrugged, "And besides I'm gonna wanna check in too."

She sighed softly and lay back on the bed falling on a pile of unfolded clothes. She smiled and reached behind her to scratch Paul Anka's head. He licked the side of her face softly.

She giggled, "I'm sorry bud...I feel like you've been neglected lately. Daddy and I still love you…"

Luke groaned and lay on his stomach beside her, "For the last time...I am NOT his Daddy."

Lorelai rolled her eyes, "Oh stop Luke. You love this dog and you know it!"

He pursed his lips and shook his head, "This nut job? No way."

She glared at him, "In reality I'm probably crazier than he is...and so are your children."

He laughed loudly, "You're probably right about that…" He reached out and scratched at Paul Anka's head, "He's not so bad...he's grown on me over the years."

She smiled and watched the dog, "Remember when I brought him home?"

"Uh yeah...how could I forget? You bought every damn toy in the world and we had to hide out on the porch because he wouldn't eat in front of us back then." He chuckled.

Lorelai smiled and kissed Paul Anka's head, "He just had to get used to us...didn't you boy?"

The door cracked open and a sleepy eyed Jack walked into the room, "Mommy?"

She sat up slowly and smiled at the young boy, "Hey little man. How was your nap?"

Jack yawned and padded into the room. He climbed up onto the large bed and snuggled into Paul Anka's side. "I had a weird dream…"

Luke lifted his hand and rubbed Jack's back, "A bad dream?"

Jack's eyes were closed as he leaned further into the dog, "No. Not bad…"

Lorelai frowned, "What happened in your dream Jack?"

Jack was quiet for a moment, and for a second they thought he had fallen asleep. But soon he let his eyes flutter open and he stared at his Mom, "I was back at that house...the one he had me at. And…"

Lorelai held her breath slightly, "And what Jack?"

"And he was there...and he was talking to me and saying he was sorry. And then he told me to leave...and so I left. But I got outside and didn't know where to go...and there were all these fireflies by the trees so i walked over to them. And they started flying away and I had to run to keep up with them. And I was running and running and running and then they disappeared and I got scared for a moment. But then Paul Anka showed up...and he lead me back home. And then I got here...and you were all here but you were sad because I was gone. And I stood there and then knocked on the door. Mommy opened it and she was smiling when she realized it was me and then I just woke up…" He whispered.

Lorelai lifted her hand to rub Jack's cheek, "Jack…"

He pouted softly, "Is Paul Anka going to die someday?"

Lorelai was surprised by the sudden change of topic, "Um...well...yes someday he will."

He was quiet and then looked at his Dad, "And someday you all will die too right...just like your parents?"

Luke swallowed hard, "Yes Jack...everyone dies eventually."

He paused again and thought carefully before he spoke again, "Will...Christopher die?"

Jack had made sure to not say his name much since he had come home. It caught her by surprise when she heard the name escape her son's lips. Lorelai sat up slowly and stared down at her son, "Yes Jack...someday he will die."

He nodded slowly, "Will he die in prison?"

"Most likely…" Lorelai whispered as she began to rub his back.

Jack frowned, "That's sad…" He paused again.

Lorelai reached out and lifted him up to put in her lap, "Jack...tell us what you're thinking."

Jack shrugged and leaned against her shoulder, "I don't really know…"

Luke sat up and smiled at his son, "You know you can tell us anything Jack…"

Jack nodded slowly and looked up at him, "Sometimes...I worry that something bad will happen again. To me...or Elise or Mommy or anyone else and that's scary…"

Lorelai squeezed him hard, "Oh honey…"

"Cuz...I didn't think I'd be away from you before but I was." He paused, "And someday you won't be around at all...and I don't like that."

Luke swallowed hard, "Jack...I wish I could tell you that nothing bad will ever happen again. I wish I could protect you and your sisters from everything and anything that could hurt you. But I can't...and neither can Mom." He paused and glanced up at his wife, "But I can tell you that...there is so much good in the world too. And you know how I learned that?"

Jack cocked his head to the side, "How?"

Luke smiled and glanced up at his Mom, "Before I met your Mom and Rory...I was very sad. I was angry about a lot of things...but then I met your Mom and I started to see all the good things in the world. Your Mom is always full of life and so happy...and that's why I fell in love with her. She taught me how to take the times when you're sad and find something really good to hold onto."

Jack glanced up at his Mom slowly, "How do you do that?"

Lorelai smiled down at him, "Well it's kind of like that song from the Sound of Music…"

Jack smiled, "My favorite things?"

Lorelai laughed slightly, "Yes. It's just like that. Whenever you're really sad...or scared or even mad you just have to think about all the things that make you really happy. So...what makes you really happy. It could be people or things or even memories…"

Jack was quiet for a moment as he thought and then his smile grew, "Well you and Daddy make me happy…"

Lorelai smiled and squeezed him tight, "What else?"

"Rory, April and Elise...and Jess too." He paused and laughed, "And I laugh when I think about that time that Uncle TJ glued himself to the ladder when he tried to fix the windows at his house…"

Luke chuckled, "That's always a good memory to keep…"

Lorelai giggled and kissed Jack's head, "What else can you think of?"

"Well I love it when I get to cook with Daddy." Jack said with a smile, "And I love it when I have a dance party with Mommy when no one else is home…"

Lorelai tickled his sides, "That was supposed to be our little secret mister…"

Jack giggled and continued, "And I like going out on the boat...and when we get to swim in the lake. I like when Grandpa reads to me and uses funny voices for all the characters. And I even like it when Grandma tries to teach me how to set a table properly because it's always just me and her…"

Lorelai swallowed hard, "You have so many people who love you Jack...that's the most important thing to remember."

Jack nodded slowly, "I have a lot of good things in my life...more than the bad scary things."

Luke nodded and squeezed his hand, "That's right buddy."

Jack looked at his Dad, "So it's okay to feel a little scared or sad sometimes?"

"Of course it is Jack. Everyone gets scared and sad...everyone gets mad and upset. It's all normal. You never have to worry about feeling an emotion...in your life you'll feel a lot of different things. But Mom and I will be here to help you through it. And...even when we're not….you'll still have so many other people here for you too." He said softly.

Jack smiled at him, "Okay...I think I feel a little better now."

Lorelai smiled and squeezed him tightly, "Good…"

Jack smiled and scooted off her lap to pet Paul Anka again, "Are you guys still going to get married again?"

Lorelai smiled, "We were just talking about that actually...yes we are. You still want to be Dad's best man?"

Jack smiled at her, "Yeah." He paused and then scrunched up his nose, "Will I get married someday?"

Lorelai laughed and squeezed his knee, "I hope so!"

Jack stuck his tongue out, "But girls are so gross!"

Luke laughed and ruffled his curly hair, "Someday that feeling will change buddy…"

"Or someday it won't…" Lorelai said with a smirk, "And if it doesn't and you like other people Daddy and I will still love you."

Luke chuckled and Jack stared at her with a confused expression, "What?"

"Nothing." Lorelai said with a laugh, "But yes Jack...hopefully someday you'll get married and have lots of children and be as happy as Daddy and I are."

Jack smiled, "You love Daddy…"

Lorelai smiled and looked over at her husband, "I love your Daddy very much…"

Jack nodded, "And you love Mommy?" He asked his father.

Luke nodded slowly, "Yes I do."

"Then I now pronounce you husband and wife! There! You're remarried!" Jack said as he laughed.

Lorelai laughed, pulled Jack back to her and started tickling his sides nonstop making him laugh loudly. Jack's shrieks of laughter made Paul Anka sit up straighter and start to howl. Luke watched the scene in front of him and felt his heart squeeze in his chest. Suddenly two more small feel pitter pattered into the room and he smiled when he saw his curly haired daughter walking over to him.

Luke laughed as Lorelai and Jack continued to tickle each other, "Look's like we got an escape artist on our hands!"

He scooped up his daughter and lay back on his back as he held her above him. Elise giggled as her father lifted her up and down and smothered her face with kisses. Lorelai finally stopped tickling Jack as she watched the scene between her husband and youngest daughter. She smiled, pulled Jack up to her and lay next to Luke who pulled Elise down onto his chest. She rested her head against his shoulder and breathed in the familiar scent of him.

"Look at what we made…" She whispered to him repeating the words she had said the first day they brought Jack home.

Luke smiled and glanced at his two children, "We did good…"

Jack and Elise started to play together on the bed and Lorelai looked at her husband as she lay close to him, "No matter what...we always land on our feet you and I. We make a good team."

Luke smiled at her, "Yes...we do. I can't imagine going through life with anyone else by my side."

She smiled and tipped her face up to kiss him gently, "Thank you for loving me…"

He chuckled, "Like I had a choice...I was a goner the minute I met you. One look at those blue eyes and those curls and you could have gotten me to run away to the circus with you."

She frowned, "Damn...wish I had known what kind of power I hold over you back then."

He smiled, "You still hold that power over me crazy lady...I'd do anything you asked me to do if it meant making you happy."

She smiled and leaned against him as she watched Jack start to jump up and down on the bed. Elise sat between her parents and clapped her hands together as Jack jumped. She took a deep breath and kissed Luke's shoulder as she watched her children happily. "All I need to make me happy is right here…"

Luke smiled and kissed the top of her head. He reached out and lifted his son up over his head making him squeal with delight. Paul Anka started to bark at them and Elise giggled as she crawled up onto her Mother's stomach and Lorelai held her close. There were still so many things that could bring them down...but in this moment everything felt right.

Hope you liked it. Obviously not much happened but I feel like with everything they have been through it is good for them to have some real time to reflect on everything that has happened. Will try and write more soon! Thanks!