Rory snuggled up to Andrew's sleeping body as she woke. The sun was shining through the window and she could hear Luke starting to cook breakfast. She was overcome with a feeling of pure happiness. She loved waking up next to Andrew, and she loved waking up at home. Even though she hadn't lived here full time for almost a decade, she still classed it as home. Despite fancying herself as a free spirit, she was very much a homebody. Grabbing her dressing gown, she gently kissed Andrew's forehead and made her way to the kitchen – she needed her morning coffee fix.

'Morning Rory.' Greeted Luke, almost shouting.

'Mornin' she yawned in reply.

'Coffee?' he was still shouting. 'I'm making French toast and bacon for breakfast.'

A flustered Lorelai rushed in, straightening her hair. 'Morning honey.'

Luke's voice returned to its normal volume.

'Coffee Lorelai?'

'Is that a rhetorical question?'

'What's goin' on?' Rory quizzed the couple.

'What's going on?' repeated Lorelai 'Breakfast. Don't they do breakfast in the City?'

'You know what I mean mom. The secretive looks you keep giving each other. I have known you for almost 28 years, I know when you're hiding something.'

'Think this wedding business is getting to you honey. Do you know what she's talking about sweetie?'

Luke shook his head and shrugged.

'You two suck at lying! C'mon spill.'

Lorelai laughed and shrugged.

'Wedding week.' Reminded Rory.

Lorelai shrugged while Luke shook his head.

'I'm gonna remember this come birthday week.' Warned Rory as she tucked into her breakfast. 'Luke, this is delicious. I really miss food like this.'

Lorelai opened her mouth to speak, but thought better of it. If Rory wanted to move back, she would, she had to let her make her own decisions.

Rory took out money to pay for her coffee, but Luke pushed away her hand. Even though they were related now, she still felt guilty for the freebies. She had no plans today, Andrew was having a final fitting at the tailors and everyone else was working, so she was enjoying a leisurely afternoon by herself in Stars Hollow. It was so long since she had done anything like this and she was enjoying every second. As she made her way you the gazebo to indulge in some reading, she decided to call in and say 'hi' to Lane. As she opened the door, she heard a scurry of movement.

'Hey Rory' Lane rushed to meet her. 'I wasn't expecting you. Erm, why don't we sit out here a while. It's a lovely day.'

'Ok.' Rory was more convinced of something going on. 'Where are the twins?'

'Out with daddy for the afternoon. Man, I really like the peace and quiet.'

Rory took that as a cue to say her goodbyes, and Lane made no attempt to stop her.

As she continued her afternoon stroll Miss Patty almost knocked her over.

'Oh. Rory.' She greeted.

'Oh, hi Miss Patty . . . '

'Lovely to see you honey.' She slammed the door in her face.

Something was definitely going on. She thought people would be happy to see her, but it seemed like people couldn't get rid of her fast enough.

She was distracted from her thoughts by her cell phone. Her mum. After a long conversation, Rory was still unsure as to why she had called. They had discussed in length Paul Anka's new favourite food and something hilarious Michel had said earlier, but there had been no real point to the phone call, though that was nothing too unusual for Lorelai.

'You're wearing that?' Lorelai asked with obvious disapproval. Rory had changed into a chocolate brown skirt and a cream top – something she thought was very suitable for a quiet night at the movies.

She shook her head. 'C'mon we need to give you some sparkle.

'Sparkle? It's going to be dark. Noone will see me.'

'I'll have to look at you on the walk over there, and this is so drab.'

'Drab?'

Half an hour later, Lorelai had coaxed her into a knee length red dress and heels. Her hair was curled and twisted to the side and her lips had a faint red tint. Glancing over her 'creation' Lorelai nodded.

'Perfect. Much better.'

'Okay, can we go now?'

'One second.' Lorelai scurried into the kitchen to use her cell phone. Returning a moment later she nodded.

'Come on daughter. Lets go.'

Lorelai had insisted on walking the long way round, and Rory had abandoned the idea of walking in her heels several blocks back and was now walking bare foot, shoes in hand. They came to a halt outside Miss Patty's.

'Mom. We're gonna miss the movie.'

'Pah we've seen the start a dozen times. Look there's a light on.'

'Yes there is, now come on.'

'Look, I know that this ain't New York City, but crimes happen. We should check it out.'

Rory relented.

'You go first.'

'Me? I get married in less than a week!'

'How many times are you going to play that 'I'm getting married' card kid? 'Cause seriously it's getting old. You can clobber them with your shoes.'

'You're kidding me?'

'Hey they're not called killer heels for nothing.'

Rory cautiously opened the door.

'Surprise!!'

'Oh my! You guys.' Everyone was there: Miss Patty, Lane, Sookie and Lulu. Even Emily sipped from a plastic champagne flute. Turning to her mum she crinkled her nose. 'I knew you were up to something.'

Lorelai beamed. 'You didn't think I was going to let my only daughter get married without a huge bacholorette party did you?'

Gypsy handed her a glass of pink champagne and pecked her on the cheek. 'Nice to see you Rory.'

There were balloons and banners everywhere. On the far wall was a table filled with every imaginable food and drink courtesy of Sookie.

'This is amazing' Rory thanked her mum later. 'You know I am so happy. I don't think anything could burst my bubble right now.'

'No hogging the party girl!' Lane led Rory back to the dance floor. The door opened. Rory stopped dancing.

'What's he doing here?'

'Surprise.'