Wedding The Gilmore Way part 2

[Narrator] Last Time On Gilmore Girls

[ Luke sighs and looks out of the window. The door opens and a familiar face walks in.

[Luke] (surprised) Jess? What are you doing here?

[Jess] Well that's a nice welcome isn't it. It's my uncles wedding!

[Richard] Rory? Rory, I'm at your mother's house, and she's not here.

[Rory] What? What d'you mean? Where is she?

[Luke] Hey Lorelai, why you calling me, hunny what's wrong, are you crying?

[Lorelai] I can't do this, I love you so much. But it's over. The wedding is off. ]

Scene opens to outside the Gilmore House. Richard is by the door, he seems to be looking for something.

[Richard] Come on Richard think! Where would she hide it?

He looks up and notices a key on top of the door ledge, and grabs it quickly. He opens the door looking satisfied and goes directly for the stairs.

[Richard] Lorelai? Lorelai! I know you are here, I know that was you talking to Rory on the phone, where are you? This isn't a funny game you know, it's your wedding day!

The camera follows Richard until he enters Lorelai's room. He seems ready to shout at her until he notices that she's been crying.

[Richard] Lorelai? Lorelai what's wrong, why are you crying?

[Lorelai] Dad, please, just leave me (sniffs) please..

Richard crouches down on Lorelai's bed and hesitantly puts his arms around her.

[Richard] Lorelai, stop this, this is meant to be the happiest day of your life. You should be walking down the isle.

[Lorelai] The weddings off. I.. I cancelled. He hates me, he hates me and I ruined it. I just I ruined my... my life. He hates..

[Richard] You know Lorelai, on my wedding day I was ready to cancel on your mother.

Lorelai wipes her tears and looks at her dad surprised.

[Richard] My mother didn't want me to marry Emily. It was clear, and I didn't want to ruin either of our lives. I was so convinced that Emily was the one but something was holding me back.

Lorelai nods and sniffs.

[Richard] I went through with it, and I will never regret that decision. She is my soul mate and we were always meant for each other Lorelai.

Richard turns to look at Lorelai completely.

[Richard] Me and your mother might not be completely happy with Luke as your choice of husband. But that doesn't matter, he's going to be in your life for ever, and we can deal with that. I am so proud of everything you have achieved and I might no say that a lot, but on top of it, Luke is not a bad man.

[Lorelai] Thanks... thank you dad.

[Richard] Whatever it is that is not letting you do this, fight it. It doesn't matter what is holding you back, if I hadn't of married your mother that day, my life wouldn't be what it is. Without her you wouldn't be here. Rory wouldn't be here.

Lorelai sits up and stares at her wedding dress, her tears seeming to stop.

[Richard] I know you love him Lorelai, and with a guy like Luke, that's all that matters.

Lorelai turns to her dad and bites her lip.

[Lorelai] What am I doing? I love him, I just called the wedding off!

Richard gets off the bed and smiles.

[Richard] That doesn't matter Lorelai, everything will be fine, just get ready.

Lorelai nods and hugs Richard. He looks surprised but returns the hug and seems happy with his achievement.

[Lorelai] God dad, I didn't know you had the cheesy speech moments in you!

Richard leaves the room so Lorelai can get changed.

Outside he gets out his mobile, and rings someone.

[SEASON 8 OPENING CREDITS (can be watched here: (youtube).com/watch?v=1n8xfZ7znkE ]

The scene opens to Rory, she is still standing at the alter, Luke is gone and everybody is muttering quietly in the background.

[Miss Patty] Sugar are you okay?

Rory nods and tries to smile, her mobile rings.

She gets it out and opens it.

[Rory] Grandpa? Have you found her? Where should I meet you? (Near to tears) What do I do?

[Richard] Rory, calm down, get everyone in place, the wedding is going to happen. Your mothers getting ready and we will be here in less than 10 minutes.

Rory opens her mouth in shock.

[Rory] Oh my god, grandpa, thank you. Everything will be ready. Thank you!

Rory flips down the phone and turns to the crowd.

[Rory] (Grinning) Can everyone be quiet please, the bride will be here in a minute, I'm going to get Luke, just be ready.

The crowd is shocked, but everyone starts to scream and clap.

[Lane] I knew it, I knew Lorelai wouldn't do this, are you okay?

[Rory] (Grinning) Yeah, everything okay, she just gave me the fright of my life.

[Lane] I don't want to spring this on you but your grandma went straight for the punch when she heard.

[Rory] I have to get Luke, can you please just go and tell her, take her away from the booze?

[Lane] Sure thing.

The scene switches to Luke's dinner.

Luke is sitting in his chair with a beer while TJ and Jess watch him worried.

[TJ] He looks kind of red. (Whispers) But it kind of suits him, seriously that suit makes him look... pwoar.

[Jess] (Narrows his eyebrows) There is something wrong with you.

[TJ] Liz says that I have a pea in my head instead of a brain, but I don't think that a pea could control me.

[Jess] She's probably right. (Looks down) What the hell are you doing?

[TJ] What? These tights are real itchy!

The door opens and Rory walks in. She stops in her tracks when she sees Jess.

[Rory] Hey! What are you, I mean, hi.

[Jess] Hi.

[TJ] Hey Rory you heard anything from Lorelai? I mean seriously, Luke is bumming.

[Jess] He's right there he can hear you.

[Rory] Luke please get up, everything's fine okay, mum didn't know what she was talking about, she's going to be here in a minute.

[Luke] (Looks up) She's coming?

[Rory] She just had cold feet ok, just please come, the weddings back on.

[Luke] Okay (Gets up) You're sure she's coming?

[Rory] She is going to be here in less than 5 minutes, you are going to get married, and she is going to be your wife. So please just get yourself down there, now!

Luke looks at TJ grins and hugs Rory, they hurry out leaving just Rory and Jess in the room.

[Rory] Jess! What are you doing here? (Shakes head) Okay that was a pretty stupid question. How are you?

[Jess] Good, good. Just came to see Luke get married.

[Rory] I.. I (sighs) sorry, it's been forever, bit nervous.

[Jess] Join the club.

They stare at each other for a moment and then Jess grins and opens his arms, they hug.

[Rory] (stepping away) So what have you been doing? I seem to remember a couple of years ago you came round to my grandparents house selling me your first novel.

[Jess] Hey! It was free, and it was a short book.

[Rory] (Shrugs) So! It had me hooked, and I did exactly what I told you I'd do. Have you passed the library? I made sure they had in stock and I put it right in the window (Grins) I mean seriously, I am such an asset to you.

[Jess] Well thank you, yes you are. I feel like I should pay you or something!

[Rory] Nonsense I will continue doing that with every book that you publish at no price. It just comes with my friendly exterior and prior book knowledge, as you know I am one with books and it was a really good book.

[Jess] (smiles) Well you really do know how to flatter a guy.

[Rory] Yes, well it comes with the Gilmore charm.

[Jess] Speaking of Gilmore's, your mums going to be here in a minute.

[Rory] Yeah, I have to go and spread my co-maid of honour magic around the Stars Hallow people.

[Jess] You look really nice.

[Rory] (Smiles) Thanks.

[Jess] This reminds me of Sookie's wedding.

[Rory] Yeah which you totally gate-crashed!

They laugh and Rory looks out of the Window.

[Rory] Oh, time for my entrance. You wanna walk me down the flower trail? I'm sure Luke will want you to be co-best man to TJ.

[Jess] (Nods) Sure. And heck whilst we're walking can you please explain how Luke finally plucked up the courage to ask Lorelai out?

[Rory] Ah yes the infamous story of mom and Luke. Well it started pretty much 4 years ago.

[Jess] Four years? God, well he took his time to marry her.

[Rory] Yep, well men in your family are quite slow.

[Jess] As I've been told many times.

The scene fades out with the two leaving and talking.

The scene opens with Lorelai walking down the stairs, she's dressed in the previous wedding dress. Richard's at the bottom of the stairs.

[Richard] (Smiles) You look beautiful.

[Lorelai] (Smiles back) Thanks dad. That's get this show on the road.

[Richard] (Nods) He puts out his hand, and she slips it through.

[Lorelai] So what does the car look like? Did you get a carriage, like from Cinderella? Lets dress you up in fairy godmother clothes and give you a wand, and you can summon some mice and a pumpkin, wave your little wand and I'll have until midnight.

[Richard] Great to see you back to normal self Lorelai.

[Lorelai] Oh my god, your wearing the fairy godmother outfit underneath your suit aren't you? Your going to do the whole superman rip suit thing to reveal your hidden identity and make my wedding dreams come true!

[Richard] (Sighs and shakes head) There is nothing on underneath this suit Lorelai.

[Lorelai] Ew, dad, keep that to yourself.

[Richard] I didn't mean it like that. (Sighs again) Rory spent a long time making this car perfect for you Lorelai.

[Lorelai] (Gasps)

They reach outside and the jeep is there sprinkled in glitter, with balloons hanging from the front a cans at the back with a big "just married" sign at the back.

[Lorelai] Oh my god. The jeep she decorated it. Oh, it looks perfect!

She goes and touches the glitter on the front frame.

[Lorelai] She remembered! I had this dream, when I was young and Rory was 12, about the perfect car on the perfect wedding. I told Rory and she promised me that she'd make the dream come true.

[Richard] That girl is an angel. We should get going, everyone's waiting for you.

Lorelai grins and gets inside the jeep.

[ADVERTS] 30 minutes in

The scene opens back to the wedding.

Paris is standing by the road. She notices something in the distance, and starts to wave a red flag she has in her hand around.

[Rory] She's here! Everyone get into position, mum's here!

Turns to look at the band in the corner.

[Rory] You ready Bob?

[Bob] Aye Rory! Aye.

The jeep pulls up, and stops by the isle.

Liz, April and TJ walk up the isle and the band plays.

TJ and April stand by Luke, Liz stands on the other side.

Then Sookie and Jackson walk up the isle.

Jackson stands By Luke, Sookie stands by Liz.

Rory and Jess walk up the isle.

Jess stands by Luke, Rory by Sookie.

A little flower girl with sticky-out brown hair, carrying Doula in one hand, and a basket on flower starts skipping down the isle, and then back.

Richard gets out and walks up the isle with Emily.

Emily goes and sits in the front seat.

Richard goes back and helps Lorelai out of the car.

They walk up the isle. Lorelai grinning like mad at Rory and Luke.

Richard takes his seat next to Emily, and Lorelai stands next to Luke at the alter.

The scene fades into Luke and Lorelai holding hands in the middle of the alter, Kirk is in the middle wearing a priest suit.

[Kirk] And with no further a do. I, with the powers given to me by Taylor and the internet, pronounce you husband and wife. Oh, and you can kiss the bride.

Lorelai grins and they step in, and kiss. The audience stand up and clap very loudly.

[Lorelai] I love you.

[Luke] Love you too.

The scene fades out.

The scene opens with everyone dancing. It camera moves around till it gets to Rory and Jess.

[Rory] You know, for someone who wouldn't dance at the 24 hour dance marathon, you're actually pretty good, have you been holding back on me?

[Jess] (Shrugs) I must get it from Luke.

They glance over to Lorelai and Luke dancing.

[Jess] Seriously, who would have guessed that they'd be married?

[Rory] They're made for each other. Hey does that make us related?

[Jess] (Pulls a face) Oh, no ew, that is too nasty to think about.

[Rory] Well you're my step-dads sisters son, so what does that make you to me?

[Jess] Um, I have no clue. (They laugh) But I'd prefer not to think about it.

[Rory] Yeah, it's a bit weird.

Rory smiles and looks at something in the distance, her expression suddenly changes and she steps away from Jess...

[Rory] I'll be right back.

She walks towards the figure whilst Jess looks after her confused.

Once she reaches the figure, we realize who it is.

[Rory] What are you doing here dad?

[Christopher] (Shakes his head) Rory, I'm not...

[Rory] It's their big day, don't spoil it please.

[Christopher] I didn't come to spoil it kiddo. But I, I need to talk to your mother, just for moment.

[Rory] No.

[Christopher] Rory! I'm a big boy now, I can deal with this, I'm not going to ruin it for her. Not this time, she's happy and she's married. I just want to, talk.

[Rory] You can't talk to her dad. Just leave her a lone, stay away. Remember last time, you split her and Luke up. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you guys but don't ruin it now.

[Christopher] Like I said hunny, I'm not going to ruin it for her. I just want to give my regards. In fact, I'll go and talk to both of them. I need to, I need to finish this.

[Rory] (Sighs) Ok.

[Christopher] (Smiles) So I have your blessing?

[Rory] If you do anything at all to screw her and Luke up, then seriously dad, I won't forgive you for it, ever.

[Christopher] You need to lighten up kiddo. Go get back to your boyfriend.

Christopher gestures towards Jess.

[Rory] Oh, no, Jess isn't...

[Christopher] Ok, (laughs) That's not what it looked like, but whatever you say.

[Rory] Ok, see you later dad.

They hug and Rory walks back to Jess, whilst Chris goes towards Luke and Lorelai.

[Lorelai] You know what I've been thinking?

[Luke] No, what?

[Lorelai] Maybe I should bring Paul Anka on honey moon, you know he's been dying to get a tan.

[Luke] Oh yeah? Well then he can get a tan here, the dog is not coming with us on honey moon.

[Lorelai] (Pouts) But he has a special eating habit, you know, the lights have to be off and he has to eat from the special bowl, and Babette's going to be out a lot, so he'll be lonely and he'll miss me.

[Luke] I'm sure he will miss you, but you left Babette a whole list of special requirements for him, and she'll do fine. And I'm sure he'll miss you, but so will everyone. And anyways, I need some time to have you by myself.

[Lorelai] Oh really? (Smiles) Yeah, well, we would have had to get him another room anyways, some of the, erm, things I bought for the honey moon really aren't for young doggy eyes.

[Luke] (Raises his eyebrows) You just me intrigued Mrs Danes Gilmore.

They are about to kiss when Lorelai notices Chris coming up to them.

[Lorelai] Chris? What are you, what you doing here?

[Chris] I just came to congratulate you. Er, congratulations.

[Luke] (Turns around unhappily) Thanks, will that be it?

[Chris] Just wanted to say that the past is in the past.

[Luke] Yeah, well that's why it's called the past, it's gone, it's passed.

Lorelai hits Luke gently on the arm.

[Lorelai] Thanks Chris. D'you want some cake? Me and Rory baked it the other day.

[Christopher] (Laughs nervously) No thank you, I've seen you cook.

[Lorelai] (Gasps) Sookie was there, and Rory has seemed to master the art of turning on the oven, and I put the figures on top.

[Chris] You did a good job.

[Lorelai] (Smiles awkwardly) Thanks Christopher.

[Christopher] (Sighs) Well, um, I'll be off. See you Lor, Luke.

He turns around and walks off into the distance, Lorelai turns to Luke.

[Lorelai] That was rude.

[Luke] That was necessary. What's he doing here? Why'd he come all the way just to congratulate us?

[Lorelai] Luke, he gets it, we finished such a long time ago, that was the last of us, all he is now is Rory's dad.

[Luke] (Nods) You know it's almost five, and if we want to get their my mid-night, we should get going.

[Lorelai] Sounds perfect.

They kiss, and walk back towards the alter.

[Ms Patty] Hey everybody! Lorelai and Luke are getting away!

[Babette] No! Wait, we've got three huge bowls of confetti and you have to throw the flowers!

Everyone gathers around them, Taylor goes and pushes a button so the confetti falls down as Lorelai throws the flowers.

Lulu jumps up and grabs them at the last minute.

She turns to Kirk and they start to kiss.

Rory runs to Lor and Luke.

[Rory] (Hugs Luke) I am so happy for you! About time!

[Luke] You're right there!

[Rory] (Hugging Lorelai) I love you mum!

[Lorelai] I love you too hunny, thank you so much this was perfect!

[Rory] When you come home we are watching any movie we haven't watched and I've found a recipe for double cookie fudge smartie brownies with extra chocolate chip goodness. Probably on top of sypruped pancakes and hash browns.

[Lorelai] The perfect breakfast.

[Rory] Lunch and dinner. (Smirks) Have fun, Mrs Lorelai Danes Gilmore, and be back soon.

[Lorelai] Miss you already kid.

[Rory] You have no idea.

They smile and hug again.

Lorelai turns to Luke and they kiss before getting into the car and driving off. The scene fades whilst showing the cans and the just married sign at the back of the jeep.

The scene opens the diner.

Rory opens the door and walks in, and upstairs. She knocks on the door and opens it, and Jess is sitting staring out the window.

[Rory] So you came all the way over to Stars Hallow for Luke's wedding, and aren't even saying goodbye?

[Jess] (Scoffs) I'm not really a goodbye person.

Rory nods, and takes a seat next to him.

[Rory] So you going back to Philly? You have to publish a new book. Don't tell me writers block? I get that all the time when writing an article for the New York Times, just go someplace fun like the park and write, seriously one kid pushing another off the swings is enough to send ideas swirling through your brain. Mum once was talking to me about Rocket Gum that like send you to out of space when you like chew it and that gave me and idea for an article about how gum really isn't that good for you. Don't ask me how it links because I seriously can't remember, but it was genius I tell you utter genius and the newspaper couldn't get enough, they might as well have been writing, "Rory is the best Article writer person in the world" on the wall.

[Jess] I forgot how much you babble.

[Rory] It's what I do best.

[Jess] It's what you do when you're nervous.

[Rory] Yeah, well you do know me.

[Jess] I don't think I'm going back to Philly for a while.

[Rory] Really? Why?

[Jess] (Nods) Luke offered to let me stay here, he's going to be living with Lorelai anyways, so I was just considering moving back.

[Rory] Did something happen at the publishers.

[Jess] Someone wants to buy it, and they offered a lot, but they have their own staff, so if we sell it then we wouldn't be working there any more.

[Rory] (Frowns) Jess, you love that job.

[Jess] It was just a job, I can find a job here if I need to, but it's the money they're offering that's good. And I was thinking I might take up the offer.

[Rory] I'll put in a good word with Andrew, you can work at the Book Store.

[Jess] I'll just help out downstairs until I find a good job.

[Rory] Can I ask you something?

[Jess] Course.

[Rory] You never liked Stars Hallow, why would you want to come live in it?

[Jess] Come on you live here, you know what's it's like. Everyone knows everyone's business and people may not generally like me, but it's familiar and it's not all bad.

[Rory] I grew up here, I get to like it, I went to town meeting, and participated in events, grew up listening to how Taylor did this and that, watched when Kirk drove his car straight into Luke's diner, and did annual things. You never participated, you hated it. You hate the whole town thing!

[Jess] Not as much as you may think.

[Rory] (Sighs) You're still half a mystery to me Jess Mariano.

Rory leans in.

[Jess] Are you still going out porch dude?

[Rory] (Raises her eyebrows) Wow, (Laughs) straight to the point eh?

[Jess] I need to know for sure this time.

[Rory] No. We're not together any more, me and Logan broke up last year, I haven't seen or spoke to him since.

[Jess] Ok.

[Rory] (Smiles) Ok.

They both lean in and kiss.

The scene fades to outside a nice resort.. Lorelai and Luke open the door and stare at each other.

[Luke] I feel like I should be carrying you in or something.

[Lorelai] Just like they do in movies.

[Luke] Do you want to?

[Lorelai] I think I'll just go to the bathroom and freshen up.

She kisses him and heads to the bathroom. Luke turns around and starts to take the suitcases from the car.

A few moments pass and Luke hears Lorelai call his name, he makes his way to the bathroom.

[Luke] Lorelai?

[Lorelai] What day is it?

[Luke] (Raises his eyebrow) Our wedding day?

[Lorelai] January 9th. Last time, last time was...? (She puts her hand on her forehead and brushes back her hair. November, no October 30th. Oh god!

[Luke] (Looks puzzled) What? Lorelai, what's wrong?

[Lorelai] I haven't had a period for more than 2 months.

Luke goes slightly red, but finally the realisation kicks him, he tries to find a place to sit down.

[Lorelai] That's why I've been so moody, that's why I got so emotional about the wedding. Oh god, I'm pregnant!

Her hand flies to stomach and she looks at Luke.

[Luke] You're pregnant?

[Lorelai] I think so.

[Luke] Is it inappropriate that I'm happy?

[Lorelai] (Looks shocked but then smiles and shakes her head) We're pregnant!

[Luke] We're going to have a baby?

Luke steps forward and they kiss and hug.

[Lorelai] (Mutters whilst crying) We're going to have a baby.

The camera slowly zooms out, and the scene fades to black.

End of Episode 2 of Season 8.