Life Changes in just a second

Ch. 1 Not where I thought I would be

Author's Note: This is my newest story it's a Rory and Logan story. There's a reason for the high rating. There will be bad language and sexual content in this story. This whole story will be in Rory's point of view. I'm unsure how often this story will be updated but I always finish a story so stick with me. Thank you to everyone who reads and gives this story a chance. There won't be an overview I'm just jumping right into this one so if you have questions please ask.

Cindy

(Rory's point of view)

I had just got back from Iraq. It wasn't my first overseas job. Though it was an important one. I was covering the pulling of US troops in combat. It was completely insane over there. I've been a reporter with the New York Times for about a year now. It's my dream job or it was my dream job. But things change and people change. What you think you want one second isn't nearly enough in the next.

My life has become all about my job. My career has came first over everything and everyone. I haven't seen my Mom in months. She and Luke finally tied the knot and I'm going to be getting a new brother very soon. I try to talk to my Mom on the phone at least weekly. I also talk with my Grandparents about that much as well. I have seen Paris though she freaked out during her last final and drove to see me. I calmed her down just in time for my next assignment.

I got to see Lane, Zack, and their boys a few months ago. They are now on tour with Hep Alien. It seems Zack made a lot of connections when he went on tour a few years back. They ended up opening for a rock band they both love. Though they are mostly on tour they do still call Stars Hallow home. Honestly I felt a little jealous of Lane she has a great husband two beautiful boys and is living her dream.

I haven't had a serious relationship since Logan. He and I tried to stay friends but life happened. After I left I ended up meeting up with him when the campaign was in San Francisco. After that we decided to be friends. At first we were doing weekly phone calls. Then it went to monthly calls. Then just e-mails before we stopped contact all together. That was a year ago. I still miss him and if I'm honest I still love him.

I was about to leave my desk for the day when my boss stopped me. "Hello Sir how are you today?" I asked politely. "I'm well Miss Gilmore your trip seems to have gone well." He said. "Yes Sir it did." I said. "Didn't you work for Mitchum Huntzberger?" He asked. I looked at him strange and said. "Yes I interned for him as well as dated his son while I was in college." I answered.

"Would you like to do a memorial piece?" He asked. My mind went crazy what did you just say. Did he just say Logan's Dad died? "Oh Miss Gilmore I'm sorry I thought you had heard already." He said. "Sir I'd be honored to do the piece but I need to speak with his son first." I finally said. "Just let me know as soon as you can Miss Gilmore." He said leaving me alone.

I picked up my phone and dialed Logan's number I had no trouble remembering it. "I'm sorry the number you're trying to reach is no longer in service." A recording said. I dialed my Grandparent's house next. The maid reminded me that they were still in Paris. I couldn't think straight I called my Mom needing to talk to someone else.

"Hello beautiful daughter of mine wow you managed to fit Mommy in to your busy schedule and it's not even Thursday." She said in her normal teasing voice. "Hi Mom." I said softly. "What's wrong Ror?" She asked. "Mitchum died." I answered. "Wow how is Logan doing?" She asked. "I didn't know Mom my boss told me. I tried Logan's old number but he changed it." I said rambling a bit. "Isn't there someone you could call to get his number?" Mom asked. "I think Colin's office is here in New York I could probably track him down." I said. "Hon I think you should you need to talk with him and I'm sure he could use a friend." She said. "Some friend I am I haven't talk to him in over a year he probably hates me." I said.

"You hard to hate Babe. And you thought you could get over him if you didn't talk." She said. "Yeah damn bit of good that did." I said. "You're finally learning you need more than your job it's partly my fault but I want you to be happy Rory." She said. "I know Mom can you call Grandma and Grandpa on their cells and let them know?" I asked. "Sure Ror no problem." She answered. "I've got to go." I said feeling like I was going to cry. "I love you and so do Luke and your little brother." Mom said. "Love you guys too." I said hanging up the phone.

I looked up Colin McCrae Sr. Colin's Dad. I knew his law office wasn't far from my building. I found the number and quickly called it. "McCrae, Drought, and White how may I direct your call?" The woman you answered asked. "Yes I need to speak with Colin McCrae Jr." I answered. "May I ask who is calling?" She asked. "Yes this is Rory Gilmore." I said. "Of the Times?" She questioned sounding confused.

I laughed a little and said. "Yes but I went to Yale with Colin and really need to speak with him." "Oh I'm sorry but he is currently in Hartford." She said. "Could you please give him my number and ask him to call me when he calls in?" I asked knowing she wouldn't give me his cell number. "Yes Miss Gilmore." I gave her my number thanked her and then hung up.

I wasn't sure what I should do now. I didn't want to just wait to see if Colin would call me back or not. I called Paris, Lane, and Mom again on conference call. They each gave me their views and I decided what I should do. After I got off the phone I packed a bag. I called work and then I called Mom back.

Mom met me at the door when I arrived at her house. I was sure someone in Stars Hallow had called and told her I had arrived in town. After Mom hugged me we went into the house. The house has changed so much since I left. I greeted Luke and April who visits quite often since Mom and Luke got married. April helped me take my stuff to what is now our room. I sleep on the trundle bed. Mom and Luke have built on a nursery for the new baby and another bathroom.

After I got my stuff put away I came into the kitchen to talk with Mom. Mom said Grandpa and Grandma had gotten a call about Mitchum shortly before Mom got a hold of them. The good news was they hadn't had the memorial service yet. Grandma's friend said the service would be in a few days. Mom also told me that Mitchum had died of a heart attack. Grandma also mentioned to Mom that Logan was staying at the mansion with his Mother, Honor, and her family.

I wasn't sure if I should track down the number to the Huntzberger mansion or maybe I should just go by. I couldn't sleep at all. I saw April looking down at me. I smiled at her. "I know it's none of my business Rory but if it was me I would want to see you." She said. "Thanks April." I said. "What are sisters for." She said.