Luke Danes: Uncle of the Year!

Chapter 1: Hi Jess Hi Uncle Luke

Chapter 1: Hi Jess, Hi Uncle Luke

AUGUST 1992

"More coffee?" asked Luke to the two Gilmore girls that he sees everyday sitting at the table near the window.

" Is that a trick question?" said Lorelei sarcastically. Luke shook his head with disapproval while pouring Lorelei the coffee. "Well, thank you diner man!" said the smiling woman now sipping the hot coffee.

"Do you want some refill for your coke Rory?" asked Luke to the eight years old adorable little girl. Luke loved her so much, she's a darling to everyone in the town.

Ring~~ The diner phone rings.

Luke put down the coffee pot on the counter and picked up the phone.

'Luke's.'

"Hi big brother, this is Liz, I have missed you soo so much! How are you?" asked the woman on the phone.

"Liz, you did not just call me for a small talk. What do you want?' sighed Luke.

' Big brother, you're the only one that truly understands me. I really need some help from you. It's a big favor but I know you will help, because you love me so much." Pleaded Liz.

"Just tell me already. What is it?' asked Luke in his mono tone voice.

"I need you to take care of Jess for a while." Said Liz with a slight nervousness in her voice, afraid that her brother wouldn't help.

"You're kidding! What am I gonna do with him, he's like what 5,6,7? I don't know how to take care of kids and I certainly have no time for a kid, Liz!" yelled Luke who got everyone's attention at the diner.

"Big brother, you have to help with this, this is the last time I'll ask a favor from you. Please. Jack is bringing me to this trip to California and Jack just isn't the kind of man who likes kids, so it will be a big favor if you can take care of Jess for a little while." Explained Liz.

Luke let out a deep breathe and asked. "Alright. How long will it be?"

"Not long, around 2 weeks."

"Okay." Said Luke.

"Did I tell you how much I love you big brother!" Squealed the happy Liz.

" Yea, yea bye." Said the defeated Luke.

Now the nosy Gilmore girls jumped to the counter seats and started harrassing Luke with questions.

"What kid? What boy? Is it an unknown son you've never met with a mysterious woman you've been with years ago and now she wants money and dump the kid with you!" Loreilai bombared.

"No. It's not my kid, It's my sister's Liz's kid, Jess." Sighed Luke while pouring more coffee to this woman.

"How old is he?" Little Rory asked.

"I'm pretty sure he's around your age Rory." Smiled Luke.

"Yay, may be I can show him around Stars Hollow, right? Mommy?" said the excited Rory.

"Yea ofcourse you can, sweetie. Alright we gotta go now. See you Luke and good luck with the kid. We will be here if you need any help!" said Lorelei while heading out of the diner.

2 days later.

Luke woke up way earlier than he used to, making sure he has got the inflatable bed ready with pillow and blankets for Jess and make sure he will be on time at the bus station to pick up his nephew.

He stood by the bus stop, nervously thinking about what he should say when he met this 8 year-old nephew of his that he hasn't seen since the boy was still in diapers. The greyhound bus stopped, passengers got off one by one and hugging their friends and relatives. This made Luke uneasy, should he be hugging Jess? He knows he's not a very good hugger.