Title: What happens in Vegas, Doesn't Always Stay in Vegas

Author: B R Cary

Disclaimer: Nope, not mine.

Summary: "Nothing ranks a man so quickly as his skill in selecting things that are really worthwhile. Every day brings the necessity of keen discrimination. Not always is it a choice between good and bad, but between good and best." A. P. Gouthey

Chapter One – "Well, you asked me, didn't you?"

Lorelai sat on her couch, staring at the ceiling and trying to hold back the tears. She didn't want to be alone, but she didn't know where to go or who to call. She had already whined to Sookie enough and, though she knew she would be welcome, she didn't want to ruin any more of the little time Sookie got to spend with her family. She couldn't call Rory because she was spending her last night with Logan before he headed off to England. Lorelai was so desperate that she had even toyed with the idea of going to her parent's house. She had quickly come to her senses at the thought of just how wonderfully that conversation would have gone. She was sure her mother was still gloating over the wonderful breakdown in the realtor's office. No, her parents were not an option. Well, she could always go to Chris' house. With her mind made up, she got off the couch. Just then, the doorbell rang. Sighing deeply, she went to answer. As she swung the door open, she was extremely surprised to see Luke standing there.

"Let's do it."

It took a moment for Lorelai to realize what Luke had just said. To make sure she had heard him right, she said, "Do what? You mean elope?"

Luke walked into the small foyer and shut the door behind him. "Well, you asked me, didn't you?"

"Yes, I did, but you said no."

Giving his trademark exasperated sigh, Luke replied, "No, I didn't. I said I needed time to think about it. Well, I have and if this is what you really want, then I say let's go for it."

For the second time in less than five minutes, Lorelai stood there stunned. She had been so sure that she and Luke were through, but now here he was saying he was willing to run off and elope. "But what about . . ."

Luke cut her off. "Lorelai, you burst into my diner and started rambling off stuff about not wanting to wait any longer to get married and about how we either elope or we weren't getting married. And though I should be really angry about that and pointing out, once again, that I don't deal well with ultimatums or threats, if this is what you really want, then I say let's hop on the next plane to Vegas and make this happen."

"You're completely serious."

"Jeez, Lorelai. You know me well enough to realize that if I wasn't serious, I wouldn't be here right now."

"Sorry, you're right. I'm just trying to wrap my head around this. I can't believe that you are actually agreeing to this," Lorelai replied.

A frown crossed Luke's face. "Why did you ask me if you didn't think I would accept? Didn't you want me to?"

Lorelai held her hand up. "Luke, let's not start another fight. I meant it when I asked you. This is indeed what I want. You have agreed, so if we are both in, I say we go get packed."

Luke's face softened. "Let me go back to my place and get some things. I'll meet you back here in about a half hour. No wait, knowing you, I'd better make it an hour."

"You know me too well," Lorelai responded. Than as Luke turned to go, she said, "Luke." After waiting for him to turn around, she continued, "We're getting married."

Luke walked back over and ran his hand down Lorelai's face. "I know. I'll be back shortly." With that, he walked out the door.

Author's Note: I haven't been a fan of the Gilmore Girls for all that long. I have to admit that I only started watching the show about a year ago. But right from the beginning, I wanted Luke and Lorelai together. They just seemed to fit. And then, Season 6 came along. What should have been the happiest season with Luke and Lorelai finally getting engaged turned into one disaster after another. The final straw for me was the season finale. I am so ready to just Bobby Ewing the whole season – you know, write if off as a dream. Well, since I can't do that, I decided that I would write a fan fiction ending the season finale the way that I thought it should have. This is my first Gilmore Girls fan fiction, so I will try my very best to stay true to all the characters I use. I would really like your input.