This is Dedicated to junienmomo who wrote a review not that long ago about this story and inspired me to finish it. There you go... enjoy!

.o0 Town Center 0o.

She made it to the sidewalk across from the diner before she froze, she could see him walking around serving plates, cleaning tables, and yelling at Kirk. Now what do I do? Do I just walk in there tell him 'my bad' and walk out? She couldn't bring herself to cross the street. I wonder if he gets tired of running around all day. He must have amazing legs she couldn't help the smirk that appeared on her face.

She saw him argue with Kirk while passing by his table on the way to the service window to pick up an order. Even from across the street she could tell he was done dealing with Kirk for the day. Lorelai watched Luke do a few more rounds around the dinning area before picking up another order from the window, she saw Kirk jump from his seat just as Luke was walking by, and knocked the plates clean off his hands. Lorelai's mouth dropped open run Kirk she noticed that Luke hadn't moved he's probably counting to 10 right now without a second thought she began walking to the diners door, if anything to save Kirk.

A few people walked out before she made it in chickens she thought. Luke was glaring at Kirk, he had ketchup and mayonnaise on his shirt, a stray lettuce made it inside the chest pocket of his flannel, at his feet were two broken plates, two hamburgers, French fries, and more ketchup and mayonnaise.

"I'm sorry Luke but you bumped into me" came Kirks apology. Lorelai leaned down to pick up a stray fry and whispered Run to Kirk. He didn't think twice and took to the door.

"Are these for everyone?" Lorelai teased and waved the fry she picked up.

"Right now is not a good time" Luke said through clenched teeth still looking down.

"That doesn't answer my question, can I eat this?" she placed the fry right under his face.

"Lorelai..." he turned to look at her, she was trying very hard not to laugh.

"You have something on-"

"I know I have something on my shirt!" he cut her off, snapped, and made a move to go upstairs and change but he stepped in ketchup and slid a little. Lorelai burst out laughing at his gracefulness. He turned around to glared at her before stomping off.

"Caesar can you cover him for a little?" Lorelai asked the floating head sticking out the serving window.

"Sure thing!"

"Also-" she pointed to the floor.

"I got it Lorelai" he smiled and left the window.

.o0 Upstairs 0o.

Luke hurried up stairs and slammed the door to his apartment shut, he took the lettuce out of his pocket and tossed it in the trash before walking over to the bathroom; grumbling the whole way. He didn't have time to shower, he had to get down and clean up Kirks mess before someone fell and tried to sue him. He would just change his clothes and wash his face.
Luke was too busy washing his face to hear his apartment door open and close, Lorelai followed him up figuring they'd have time to talk; she needed to apologize for snapping at him we'll need to figure out a way to raise Rory together she smiled at the thought. She heard the water stop and waited for him to come out poor guy, he's had a hell of a week and hasn't complained yet, I wonder when he'll snap.

"Lorelai! What are you doing here?!" Luke opened the bathroom door in just his boxers, he quickly covered his front with both hands shocked to see her standing there.

"Well hello" she laughed at his reaction "Shouldn't you cross your arms over your chest… you know, to cover your nipplies"

"Nipplies?" he kept covering his boxer area and slowly shifted towards the closet.

"Luke relax, we're both adults, there's nothing there I haven't seen before" she shrugged it off. "Cute booty" Lorelai couldn't help herself when he turned around to put his pants on.

"Lorelai…"

"Kidding. Relax" she sat on the edge of the bed to watch him get dressed. "Rory stopped by the Inn"

"I know"

"She said to tell you she'll take that rain check now. I don't know what that means, but I want in on that too" she smiled when she heard him chuckle.

"I offered her food but she said no because she wanted to talk to you. I'm assuming she already did" she nodded. "And that's why you're here" again she nodded. "Are we good?

"It was Lane"

"What?"

"Rory, last night. When she left here she went to Lane's, she said Lane helped her figure it out"

"Ah" Luke nodded and began buttoning his flannel.

"Don't" Lorelai said and stood up.

"Don't what?"

"Don't button the shirt" she walked closer to him. "You look… better… when its unbuttoned" she held his wrists to prevent him from buttoning more; he smirked.

"That might be the case…" he pulled his arms free from her hold. "… but I don't want my shirt in the deep fryer" he buttoned the remaining buttons.

"Right" she nodded and looked down at her toes. Is she embarrassed? Luke smirked.

"You never answered me" her head popped up to look at him again whoa he is standing really close to me… its nice, he smells nice.

"What do you mean?" she frowned.

"Are we good? Last night you were…"

"We're good" she assured. No need to bring up her crazy accusations. "My head is still not 100% wrapped around this but… we're good" she nodded.

"Good" he smiled. "And Rory?"

"Me and Rory are good. You and Rory are good. All's good"

"You know, my head hasn't fully processed this either" he confided quietly. "I mean, I have a daughter… no, no… I have an amazing daughter, beautiful, Ivy league bound" his tone of voice with a touch of awe. "And it's all thanks to you"

"You helped"

"Nah, she's 98% you, and I wouldn't have it any other way" silence fell, Lorelai was just staring at him.

"Hey Luke…?" she asked quietly, mostly to break the silence and get his attention.

"Yeah"

"Don't move" and as quickly as she said that, she was kissing him.

At first it was just a small kiss, like the 2 previous kisses. But Luke didn't let her pull back, he placed his hand on either hip and held her there. Once sure she wasn't pulling back his right hand traveled up her waist, past her breast and went into her hair. He angled his head and deepened the kiss. Her hands went to his scruffy cheeks, keeping him there also.

"I have to get back" he whispered when Lorelai pulled back to catch her breath. "I have to clean Kirk's mess"

"I asked Caesar to clean it up" she smiled. "I wanted to make sure we'd have a few minutes to talk"

"About?" he pulled back completely and went to get his shoes from the bathroom.

"Last night, I wanted to apologize"

"You 'wanted'? As in you don't want to anymore?" he smirked, his voice echoed in the bathroom, Lorelai giggled.

"Not what I meant, smarty pants" she walked over to lean on the door of the bathroom. "I am sorry though, I shouldn't have yelled"

"You we upset"

"Still, I shouldn't have done that"

"I'm sure it wont be the last time" he gave her a pointed look.

"You're probably right, and I'm sorry for that too" she smiled.

"We'll figure something out you know, a way to make this work"

"I know"

"But not right now" he squeezed past her. "I need to get cooking, got a rain check to pay"

"Two" she reminded him while she followed out the door.

"Right. I have two rain checks to pay"

.o0 About an Hour Later, The Diner 0o.

Lorelai and Rory were sitting by the window eating their brownies a la mode. Luke was getting everything ready for the dinner rush. It had been a nice dinner, Luke had stopped by a few extra times to check on them and their food. Right now it was just the girls by the window and an old couple in the back; tourists from the look of it, eating salads and drinking water.

Jess walked from behind the curtain and stood by the counter adjusting his watch, from the corner of his eye he was looking at Rory; a smirk crept in. Luke had just refilled the couples water and had the pitcher with him when he noticed Jess.

"What's wrong with you!?" Jess hollered at Luke after he dumped the contents of the pitcher on his head.

"Don't even think about it" was all Luke said before disappearing into the kitchen. Both girls laughing at the exchange, Jess went back upstairs.

"Poor Jess" Rory said after the laughter stopped.

"He's your cousin" Lorelai reminded her good job Luke she smiled.

.o0 The End 0o.

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