Rory said not yet, Logan said now or never and they go their separate ways. She hits the trail as a reporter, sad and lonely and reaches out to a friend for comfort. Finn decides to play cupid and fun ensues. Pairing: Logan and Rory
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Finnterfirence
Chapter one – Finding Rory
Rory was on the bus following the campaign; she was feeling lost, lonely, sad and in the serious need of bucking up. Her mother had got her to the brave face stage. She looked like she was handling the break up well. She really wasn't though and since Lorelai was for the split she wasn't the person to go to. Nope there was only one person she could think of to help – Finn. The spirited Aussie was just what she needed; now she just had to reach out to him. He had been invaluable when Logan was in London, if he would help now it would be amazing. Coward that she was she fired off a quick text.
"Miss you – could use a laugh and your special giggle juice."
To which he replied, "Where and when"
She sighed in relief, she really needed her friends even if they had been his first and she was happy he was still hers.
R - "I'll be in Chicago next week for a few days; can we meet Thursday for dinner – say 7ish?"
F- "Sure thing Luv, since I have an apartment there why don't you stay with me and get a break from motels?"
R-"Really! That would be amazing! I get in on Monday at, hopefully, 8:30 pm. You are the BEST!"
They continued to text back and forth for a while and Finn assured her the desk clerk would have a key for her should he be delayed and that she should take advantage of the Jacuzzi bath. For the next few days they kept a light banter going and it helped keep her from breaking down and for that she was grateful.
Rory took the approached the 1920's restored vintage elevator admiring the intricate metal scrolling as she rose to Finn's floor and let herself into his apartment. She locked the door and set the keys on the side table and led herself to the guest room to grab her PJ's and head into his room to use the tub. She thoroughly enjoyed the jets and was almost asleep in the stilled warm water that she didn't even hear him in the room next to her.
"Honey, I'm home!" he called as he entered the apartment. He walked across the living room to his own and turned on the radio while he changed from his suit to sweats for the evening. Forgetting that Rory might be in he opened the door to his ensuite and gasped.
"Oh my goodness – so sorry Luv!" He stuttered and flailed his arms spinning around and leaving slamming the door behind him.
Rory slid under the water and tried not to die completely of embarrassment. Once she regained her composure she drained the tub, stepped out, dried off and dressed in her PJ's. She took a calming breath and stepped into the living room where Finn was seated head in hands mumbling to himself. She sat next to him and wrapped an arm around his shoulder.
"Hey, it's OK," she soothed, "I've seen you naked bunches of times, I guess this makes us even?" Her tone was hopeful and the cheer forced but she hoped to move forward.
"Luv, I am so sorry, I forgot, I called out and when you didn't answer I figured you weren't in yet. I totally forgot how you were looking forward to the bath; I hope I didn't spoil it for you?" He leaned into her shoulder and gazed up with a pout.
She pet his head and just said, "Hi, thanks for letting me stay while I'm in town."
They laughed and like that the tension was broken. The rest of the evening was spent enjoying excellent Chinese and watching reruns of Friends until Rory declared she needed to get to bed or she wouldn't make the rally in the morning. She awoke to the smell of coffee and Finn standing by her bed gently shaking her shoulder trying to wake her.
"Rise and shine kitten, it's time to head out and be the lovely Reporter Girl you are destined to be. Up, up, I have more coffee and Uncle Finny even went out and got you Danishes since it's Tuesday!" Rory reached for the cup eyes still closed and moaned for the coffee. "Nope, first you get up then you get coffee."
He giggled and flounced away from the room. She rose and tossed the blanket aside and padded towards the breakfast counter. Where he handed her the mug of coffee and watched in awe as she downed it in a single drink and pushed it to him for more. He refilled it and placed a Danish in front of her and a napkin on her lap. She didn't speak, but had 2 more cups of coffee and a Danish. Finally her eyes seemed to brighten and she looked over to him.
"Thank you for this, really. I'm sorry I'm not myself without at least 3 cups of coffee, you can blame my mom. How did you know about Danishes on Tuesday?" She queried.
"Well, you see I listen, you chatter and I pay attention. I knew about Danish day when you and your mom were on the phone one day and you were lamenting missing it, I knew not to bother talking until the 3rd cup from Logan. I hope you don't mind my asking him?" He looked over at her cautiously.
"No, it's OK; I guess it's smart and really thank you for remembering the Danish. I am going to get dressed and get ready, do you have the number for the bus schedule, never mind I'll look it up online." She fumbled as she left the breakfast bar and scurried to her room to dress. Once in the room she collapsed momentarily against the wall, and sighed. She should have guessed Logan knew she was here and that he would help Finn make her feel comfortable. Maybe he didn't hate her too much. She took a calming breath and took a quick shower, put her hair into a lazy bun and dressed for the day in a pair of grey slacks a white blouse and sensible low heels. She quickly logged on to the CTA site and wrote down how to get to the college campus where the rally was to be held. When she exited she found him dressed and ready to go himself.
"Tell you what Luv, you can drop me at work and use my car. I won't need it I am in meetings most of the day and lunch is being delivered." He handed her the apartment keys and held the door for her.
"Well, I don't really know my way around; do you have GPS or something like it?" She looked hopeful.
"Nope, I have Charles, and he knows the town backwards. He won't let you get lost and if you ask nicely he is quite the tour guide as well." Finn half chuckled as they rode down the elevator.
"Oh. Finn, I can't take your car, how would that look. I mean on my salary, I take busses everywhere. I wouldn't want to start any gossip with the other reporters. I looked it up and it's only a 20 minutes by bus then a quick train ride, it'll be OK." She rushed.
"Nope, I won't hear of it luv, you will take my car and let Charles assure your safe delivery and return. If you wish I can ask that he drop you a block from your destination and retrieve you from the same spot upon your call, but you are my guest so I insist. If you argue I will call Emily." He grinned devilishly and flipped his phone as if to dial.
"Ok, OK, I will use your car. Thank you. You are being too kind." She relented.
She slipped into the rear of the vehicle and Finn had a quick chat with the driver explaining, the driver nodded and Finn slid in next to her. He reached into the center console and retrieved a carafe of coffee and poured her a cup.
"You are a god, if I didn't know you so well I would think you were a stalker. You are being such an excellent host how can I repay you?" She sipped the coffee and waited.
"Well, there is something I have been meaning to mention," he began, "You see this Saturday there is a fundraiser for the candidate and I need a plus one. I presume you would be covering the event anyway and this was you get a better scoop as one of the supporters and not a reporter. What do you say kitten, will you be my plus one? Before you beg off about the dress you know I can get you suitable outfitted easily right?" He gave her his puppy face.
She sighed, "OK, I will let you dress me up and take me to your event, I should have guessed as much." Her voice was happy and her eyes sparkled at him.
They exchanged goodbyes at Finn's office and agreed to try to meet up for supper later. As agreed Charles dropped her at a café near the school and she walked to campus hoping none had seen her mode of transport. She made her way across campus and got directions from a freshman as to where the stadium was located and was soon pulled in to the hustle and bustle that is the campaign to be elected president.
AN: Please feel free to comment, no flames please but if it's constructive I appreciate it.