So, here goes the last chapter.
Sorry for those of you who thought this would be longer. But I am only the messenger, so to say, and who am I to add further chapters to this?
I hope you like the last part. I really enjoyed translating the story.
For the last time (for this story) a big shoutout to Steph. Without her you wouldn't have been able to read this.
Enjoy!
Lorelai nervously plucked at the bouquet in her hands. She breathed in deeply and closed her eyes.
Rory came in, beaming.
"Are you ready?"
Lorelai nodded vigorously.
"You look amazing, Mom."
Lorelai looked down at herself. She really felt like walking on a fluffy cloud, exactly like she had dreamed of. Her veil was made of fine organza and swirled around her hair playfully. The wreath made of white roses smelled like safety and warmth.
Rory here and there pulled and picked at Lorelai's dress one last time and smiled in content.
"I'll send grandpa over."
"Okay."
Lorelai again inhaled deeply. She wanted to lean against the wall because her legs were shaking. But she changed her mind, otherwise the gorgeous dress would be ruined.
Richard entered the Independence Inn and proudly straightened himself in front of her. Lorelai beamed at him.
"You look amazing, Lorelai."
"Thanks, Dad."
Richard offered his arm and Lorelai linked her arm with his.
"Are you all set?"
Lorelai nodded.
"Fine, then let's go."
Lorelai and Richard stepped out of the inn onto the red carpet leading over the lawn. At first Lorelai was blinded by the bright sun of spring. Then her eyes adjusted to the brightness and she nodded at her father. Step by step, they strode down the aisle.
A small ensemble played a classical composition. Two cute little girls from Lane's family scattered flowers over the carpet in front of her while they were walking. All of her friends had come and were smiling at her.
Kirk slightly bowed when she passed him. Sookie dabbed her eyes with a Kleenex and fidgeted with her bridesmaid's dress. Rory, who looked simply beautiful, was next to her. Dean smiled at her. Emily stood in the front row, straight up, her eyes showing off pride. A pride Lorelai had never seen before on her mother's face. Jess held a pillow with two wedding bands lying on it. He also smiled. Then her gaze met Luke's.
She was overwhelmed with emotion. Lorelai's eyes mirrored her feelings perfectly, as did Luke's.
Luke swallowed visibly and gave her a warm smile. Lorelai beamed. She floated.
As she arrived at the end of the aisle, Richard gave her away. Luke looked directly into Lorelai's eyes and took her hand. A comfortable shiver ran down Lorelai's spine. This felt right. Today was the day they started their life together as a family. A life lasting till death parted them.
Lorelai was still beaming with joy when they finally turned toward the minister and the ceremony began.
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"Luke?"
"Kitchen!"
Lorelai closed the door, threw her coat on the couch and walked into the kitchen. The scene she saw there made her smile.
Luke and Lory sat at the table and coated Christmas cookies with icing. Lory's hands were completely covered with the sticky mess and she tried getting rid of it by wiping her hands on Luke's flannel.
"Lory, don't…" Luke scolded in a way too loving tone.
The little girl pouted.
"Daddy also needs snow", she explained. Then she noticed her mother.
"Mommy!" she cheered, jumped off her small chair and clung to Lorelai's legs. She also left some icing on her mother's pants. Lorelai picked Lory up.
"Hey sweetie", she greeted her and kissed her cheek.
"Mommy!" the little girl called. "Down."
She kicked her feet a little and pushed herself away from Lorelai. She set her daughter down with a laugh.
Luke got up, wiped his hands with a towel and kissed Lorelai hello.
"Hey. How was your day?"
"Good", Lorelai smiled. "Very good. Double good."
Luke looked at her skeptically.
"Hey Bobby!" Lorelai suddenly shouted and bent down to the furry cutie scurrying around her legs. She petted the two month old puppy behind his ears. Then the dog clumsily padded into Rory's room. Lorelai's gaze followed him.
The room was empty. Since her older daughter had moved out three months ago, a lot had changed. She was attending Harvard now and came home only during her breaks. The room would actually be perfect for…
Lorelai silently smiled.
"What's up?" Luke wanted to know after seeing her smile.
She took the towel out of his hands. Then she guided him to Rory's room. "Do you think light blue wall paper would look good in here? Or a pink one? Or even both?"
"Why… Lory's room is upstairs. I thought this will be a home office." Luke hugged her from behind.
"Hmm." Lorelai shrugged and leaned into Luke's hug. She took his arms and put them tighter around her. He laid his chin on her shoulder.
"What 'hmm'?"
Lorelai smiled. She guided his hands to her stomach.
"Maybe we should reconsider. In six and a half months we are going to have to provide for more Gilmore-Danes offsprings."
Luke didn't move for a second. Then he turned Lorelai around. "You're pregnant?"
She nodded, grinning. "Remember David and Daniel?"
"Vaguely. Why?"
"Because we really should think of some names. We're going to have twins."
"Twins?" Luke repeated stunned.
Lorelai nodded.
Luke just looked at her in awe. Then he pulled her close to him.
"Lorelai, you're amazing."
"I know…" she whispered, closed her eyes and kissed him.
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