“I KNOW I’M LATER THAN I SAID I’D BE,” she begins at the sound luke’s voice, kicking her shoes off unceremoniously as she shuts the door behind her. the explanation continues as she heads to join them, taking a seat on the other side of her daughter. “mia needed my help with something, and she’s helped me out so much i didn’t want to say no. i would’ve called, but it was sort of time sensitive —- and i knew you guys would be okay waiting a little,” lorelai smiles as she finishes the thought, realizing just how true it is. she KNOWS rory’s safe with luke. she knows that she’s safe with luke. he’s the first real relationship she’s had ( the first time it’s felt real —- the first time she feels like a grown-up ), and frankly, she hopes he’s the last. “how are my two favorite people doing, huh? what’re we watching?”
HE REACHES HIS HAND THAT’S WRAPPED AROUND rory’s back to rest against her shoulder. “it’s fine, we’ve been watching the aristocats waiting for you. some kid wants a cat now.” he sends a small smile to her before looking back at the tv. he feels the toddler cuddle closer to him. it’s hard to believe that this was his life. that he has a girlfriend, a beautiful lovely girlfriend who makes his heart happy and a little girl who warms his heart whenever the word daddy falls from her lips.