A/n, here's the next chapter. Sorry for messing up on the last chapter. Next time you see two of the same chapter posted, tell me, please. So read and review! --------------------

"I feel like a beached whale," Lorelai whined as she struggled to get off the couch.

"Your not a beached whale, your pregnant," Luke replied patiently taking her in his arms and kissing her.

"Same difference when your eight months pregnant, babe."

Sighing in defeat he just kissed her again on the lips. He knew he could tell her she wasn't fat until he was blue in the face and it wouldn't help right now.

"You ready to go to the freakfest they call a town meeting?" he grumbled.

"Yeah, just let me get my purse," she said grabbing it from where it was on the couch. "Okay, I'm ready now."

"Let's get this over with," the diner owner complained. Secretly he was thrilled that he and the rest of the town had managed to keep the baby shower a secret from Lorelai. Rory and Jess had gone over early to help set up along with Lane. Reaching Miss Patty's Luke opened the door and ushered his girlfriend in ahead of him anxious to see her reaction to the surprise knowing it would be a good one. ----------

"Okay, Kirk, you hang the streamers, Babette, you make sure all the gifts are on the table. Is everything else ready?" Miss Patty questioned. Everyone murmured in comfirmation. "How's the food coming?"

"It's perfect, I've made all her favorites, but in minature size to go along with the baby theme," Sookie called out.

"They're coming, places," Rory called from where she could see the door. Scrambling into their hiding places the town waited for their favorite couple to make their entrance. ----------------

"Surprise!" all the townspeople shouted as Lorelai stepped into the dance studio. Taking in her surroundings Lorelai broke into a huge grin when she saw all the pink decorations.

"A baby shower?" she asked in awe.

"Of course, did you really think we'd not give you one, doll?" Babette addresssed her.

"Well, no of course not. Thank you everyone," Lorelai said as she made her way around the room hugging everyone, Luke in tow. The shower was going well and the food Sookie had made was a hit. Just then Rorry tapped her fork on her glass.

"If I could have your attention, please." The room went silent and all eyes turned to Rory.

"We're listening, sweets," Lorelai said.

"It's time for presents, but before Mom and Luke open the ones on the table, I want to give you mine." As she was speaking, Rory walked across to where her mother was sitting in a streamer covered chair Luke sitting next to her in a nonstreamer covered chair.

"What is it?" Lorelai asked excitedly.

"Why don't you open it and find out?" the teen suggested. Nodding Lorelai tore into the paper. Her eyes filled with tears as she pulled out two things. "Oh, Rory, it's beautiful," she cried fighting tears.

"Hold it up so I can get a picture, Lorelai," Kirk called from somewhere in the crowd. Obediently she held up the first object. It was a frame with four spots for photos in it. Above each spot something was written. One said mommy, one said daddy, one said big sister and one said baby sister. On the bottom it said thank heaven for little girls.

"Awww," Sookie cooed.

"What's the other gift?" someone wondered. Smiling Lorelai held up a very well worn but loved pink and purple blanket.

"This was Rory's blanket I made her when she was little," Lorelai explained.

"Now it's time for my little sister to have it," Rory replied. Happy tears running down her face Lorelai pulled her oldest child in for a hug. Once she pulled back, she said,

"Quick someone give me a present!" Laughter filled the room as people rushed forward with their gifts. ---------

An hour later a huge pile of gifts were surrounding the expectant parents.

"Here's our gift, Lorelai," Emily said as she and Richard walked over to their daughter. Taking the box Lorelai unwrapped it and removed the lid. She stared in surprise at what stared back at her.

"You got us a car?" she shrieked pushing herself to her feet she hugged her parents excitedly.

"Two of them actually," Emily said pointing to the set of keys underneath the first set.

"Luke's truck doesn't have a backseat for a car seat," Richard said.

"But what about your truck?" Lorelai asked.

"Don't worry, I'm still keeping it. I can use it when I go to the cabin."

"Well this means I can do something I've wanted to do for a while now," Lorelai said reaching into her purse and pulling out the keys to the jeep. Walking over to Rory she placed them in her daughter's hands.

"Your giving me the jeep?" Rory squeaked.

"Yes, you need a car, and I don't need it now."

"Thank you Mom!" Rory cried launching herself at her mom and hugging her as tightly as her growing belly would allow.

"Your welcome, sweets."

Turning to her parents, she asked, "What kind of car did you buy us?"

"Toyoda Highlanders, Luke helped us pick them out," Richard explained.

"It was the only way I'd let them buy them for us," Luke interjected.

"Where are they?" Lorelai questioned.

"One of them is right outside, the other one is already at your house. We drove it over shortly after you left. That's why we were late," Emily told her.

Rushing to the door as fast as she could Lorelai looked out and cried in excitement when she saw the new car sitting outside the dance studio.

"We figured you could use it to take all these gifts home," Emily said.

"Thank you, Mom, Dad."

"Your welcome, sweetheart," Richard said hugging his little girl tightly. Shortly after that the party started to break up. Jess, Luke and Rory managed to get all the gifts into the car in three trips. They now had everything they could ever need. They'd purchased a crib, a changing table/dresser, and high chair but they hadn't gotten around to purchasing a car seat, pack 'n play, or so many of the other things that babies need.

"Did you have a good time, Mom?" Rory asked.

"It was the best, thank you for doing this."

"Your welcome, it was Luke's idea to have it on the night when we normally have a town meeting so you wouldn't be suspicious."

"Good call, babe."

"Thanks, I thought so," Luke said with a smirk. Arriving home everyone carried in all the gifts.

"Can I trust you at the apartment alone?" Luke asked his nephew as he turned to leave.

"Of course, Uncle Luke," the teen snarked.

"Oh, yeah, I feel the trust vibes real strong," Lorelai quipped. Jess laughed as he opened the door.

"Behave," Luke called after him." All he got in response was another laugh and a whatever tossed at him.

"Well, I'm off to bed, night, Mom, Luke," Rory said.

"Night, kid," Luke answered hugging her. Heading for the stairs, Lorelai walked up them and into what used to be her sewing room which was now a babies nursery.

"This house is to little four our family," she commented as Luke joined her.

"MMM, but I don't want to move if you don't want to. Jess can stay at the apartment, I guess," Luke said reluctantly. Turning to her boyfriend Lorelai walked into his arms, placing her head on his chest she smiled as he placed his arms around her.

"Rory and I have lived in this house from the time she was10, but it's time for a bigger house. One that's big enough for us, Rory, the new baby, and Jess," Lorelai said.

"Are you sure?" Luke questioned.

"Yes, it's going to be hard, but I don't think we have a choice. We can start looking tomorrow since I'm on maternity leave, can you take off work?"

"I'll take the evening shift so we can look during the day."

"Both kids don't have school tomorrow, teacher work days I think," Lorelai added in.

"Then it's settled, we'll go house hunting tomorrow," he said placing a kiss on her neck.

"MMM hmm," she murmured as she tilted her head giving him better access.

"Let's go to bed," Luke whispered in her ear as he took her hand and pulled her towards her bedroom.

TBC?

A/n, read and review! I need baby girl name suggestions, first and middle. Readers will vote on the name once I get suggestions.