Of Dynasty's and Plans
Finn, Colin and Robert decide that they don't want to say goodbye to Rory and that Logan is an idiot for doing so. Will our intrepid heroes have their way? What secrets has Rory been keeping?
Disclaimer: Still not mine and if it were, I would keep Finn around for more than comic relief.
Post AYINTL
A/N: Finally a new story, I will update as often as I can and I hope you all enjoy!
Chapter 1 - Mother
"Are you really going to marry Odette?" She grinned at him, in the dim lights of the tango club she looked angelic, ethereal, upon her face that placid grin.
That moment haunted him every day, every night since leaving her at the Inn. Every time he wished he had said no, he wanted to have said, 'I am going to marry you' but instead he quipped about dynastic plans and abandoned the love of his life. It was midnight and he was wide awake, he needed to be sleeping as he had a very important meeting at 7 am, he needed to be sharp, on his game, but he couldn't sleep knowing she wasn't the one lying in his bed. That she wasn't the one he would wake to, make love to and do everything to make her happy. She was an ocean away and he was a grown man pining like he was a lovesick teen.
Finn, Colin and Robert were sitting having drinks and decided that breaking up with Rory was dumb, sure Huntz had to he was getting married, but they were her friends too, they weren't saying goodbye. They needed her, they needed to know she was okay. Finn called a car and arranged for rooms in Hartford, then he and the boys loaded up leaving NYC to get 'mother' back. The boys arrived in Stars Hollow, pulled up to the infamous diner and exited the car, instructing the driver they would call when they needed him. Then they were off to search the sleepy berg to gain the whereabouts of Rory. They walked from closed business to closed business, it must be some holiday they reasoned, they happened upon the town square which was filled with revelers and wandered over to see the hub-bub. It dawned on them, they were crashing a wedding party. Finn spotted her first, a blaze of beauty in her flowing mid-calf blue gown and she looked overjoyed at whatever the petite Korean girl was telling her. The men made their way to her and awaited acknowledgement.
Rory looked at them and her eyes went wide, she was incredulous, "Finn, Colin, Robert!? What on earth are you doing crashing my mom's wedding party? She approached each and gave them a hug. Finn took her hand and looked around for anyplace with a bit of privacy. She followed him even though she had no idea what mischief he was up to now.
"Well doll, we missed you too much. We love you and decided we are staying your friends, so we are not saying goodbye ever, Logan will just have to deal with that." He held both her hands so she faced him as he spoke, "You will be proud to know that we came to this conclusion and knowledge without much need of Scotch."
"My goodness, all this love and without much need of Scotch, I am a lucky girl indeed. I am proud, so proud indeed that I will offer you a drink in celebration of our continuing friendship. She looped arms with Finn and Colin then winked at Robert as she led them back to the thick of the party and straight to the bar.
Lorelai noted the interlopers and decided to tease them a bit, "Oooh, society boys, what did you bring me? Is it bigger than a breadbox, is it from Tiffany's, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!"
Rory laughed at the boys pallor, " She is just teasing, she knows you are here for me and had no clue about the wedding, and she just loves to make pretty boys feel faint."
"Fun Spoiler!" Lorelai scoffed at her daughter, then bounded off and back to Luke.
"Wow! She is something else and those are amazing genes luv. I hope you plan to share them one day." Finn teased.
Now it was Rory's turn to pale, "Uh guys, follow me for a bit, I want to show you the house I grew up in."
The boys looked at each other and dutifully followed her, refreshed drinks in hand. She led them up the steps and to the kitchen inviting them to take a seat.
"Guys, I don't know how to say this, but I am pregnant, yes it's Logan's and yes I am keeping it. I am just a wreck because he is marrying Odette and I don't know what to do." She collapsed into the chair and placed her head on the table. Although it was a relief to let someone other than her mother know.
The three men sat stunned for a moment, then they each came up to her, Finn first pulling her from the chair and into his arms for a hug, then Colin and finally Robert.
Finn took her aside, "You are keeping it, right luv?" He spoke softly, she nodded "If Logan doesn't step up, I am there for you." He kissed her temple.
Finn then sprang into action, "Colin, set up the jet, Robert arrange for a car in London and I will arrange lodging as well as get Logan there to talk to you." The thought that Finn was in charge should have worried her, but oddly it was more comforting.
"Finn, I can't believe you are taking charge and helping me. Don't you guys have work? You can't just drop everything for me." She was deeply touched.
"We just did, and we mean it Rory, we all love you and now that there will be a little Logan or Rory, that baby will need its uncles. If you don't accept that consider the number of times you have bailed us out, literally, we more than owe you the return of the favor." Finn enthused as he rubbed her back in soothing circles.
They sat around the kitchen table and brainstormed, then the boys called for the car to retrieve them to Hartford where they would begin the plan. They also reminded her to pack and expect them by noon tomorrow. They left, each kissing her cheek in assurance, then Rory returned to her mother's party. A short while later a mobile Starbucks pulled up to the square, "Is Lorelai Gilmore here?"
Lorelai approached, "That would be me." She looked at the truck slightly suspicious.
"This" he indicated the truck,"is a gift from the party crashers, I am here until the festivities end and everything you or your guests desire is already paid for. He opened the panel, climbed back in the truck and began taking orders.
Lorelai was gobsmacked, "Wow, those boys sure know how to spoil a Gilmore girl alright." She laughed and ordered a double latte.
Rory smiled and agreed in a different way, "Yes they do mom, they sure do."