Finn is the gatekeeper, being that he has the most reliable memory and ability to put things in a place to be found when a night of drunken revelry gets out of hand. However; it looks like he forgot something rather important, as did everyone else. Post AYITL
Disclaimer: So not mine, jeepers if they were, do you think I'd be writing for free?
What They All Forgot
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Finn whistled a jaunty tune as he unpacked his study in Sidney, he would miss being stateside, but they would be together frequently enough that he felt okay with buying the penthouse he was now arranging. He had just reached a box labeled 'NEVER FORGET TO REMEMBER' and he chuckled at his younger self. The happy go lucky friendly drunkard that everyone knew they could trust, secrets were always safe with the drunk man. The box was filled with things he or his friends wanted to remember forever, some gave them things in secret, like our Miss Gilmore, others were presented with great fanfare, he smiled as he removed each item, creating piles by rightful owners. There was some great roasting material here, perfect for the upcoming nuptials of Colin and Stephanie, probably for Logan too if he would just set a date already. He carefully unpacked each item and even made notes on a tablet so his recollections wouldn't fade too quickly. He reached into the box and unwrapped a lovely white binder that read 'Memories for the Bride and Groom from the Little White Chapel – December 14, 2005' in lovely gold script. His mind was a whir, "No, it can't be, how could we forget something this big?" He said aloud to no one. He felt a bit of panic begin to arise as he opened the cover, there he found a 'memento certificate suitable for framing', a note explained the officiant would see to the registry of the official document, this was theirs to keep. He lifted the velum and his worst fears were confirmed, there in fine calligraphy it was a certificate of marriage of one Logan Elias Huntzberger to one Lorelai Leigh Gilmore-Hayden, witnesses by his own hand and that of Stephanie Vanderbilt. He placed it face down on the scanner, and sent it to his attorney under 'eyes only-discuss with no one but me, confirm validity and call me ASAP.' Then he noticed a DVD, so he popped it into his PC, grabbed a glass of scotch and watched his world turn upside down.
The giggling girls lined up, Rory wore a stunning white lace sundress and Steph a sweet pink halter dress, both carried flowers and at the top of the aisle the camera panned to Logan standing by the officiant and Finn proudly beside him. They were all a bit wobbly but looked to be in their right minds. The music began, traditional, Steph walked the aisle and Then he saw Colin take her arm in his, Colin was escorting Rory down the aisle to Logan. It was surreal as he watched the wedding unfold, the document was signed, vows exchanged, and then that kiss! Wow, that kiss said it all.
A shrill ringing rousted him from his slumber, somewhere in the night he had found his way to his couch and was sleeping off way too many emotions and scotch. "Morgan" came his terse reply.
"Mr. Morgan, I hope I caught you at a convenient time, this is Michael Daniel's of the Dugrey and McCrea Law Firm, you sent me a private email, for my eyes only? Well I was able to confirm the veracity of the document, yes, it is real and yes, it is still in force. May I ask sir how you came to be in possession of such a document?"
Finn scrubbed his hand over his face and through his hair, "Apparently, I was the best man and they gave it to me for safekeeping, ultimately I forgot I had it and apparently, so did they."
"Sir, what would you like me to do with this information?" The young man was a new associate and hoped his biggest client wasn't about to cost him his career, the names on that scan were key and it was worth a small fortune in the wrong hands, he was also proud to be so trusted.
"Just sit on it Michael, it has been buried this long, it'll keep until I am stateside, then I may call upon you to validate it for the parties in question, can you do that? I am due back in a week or so and as luck would have the parties in questions will be as well." Finn spoke firmly over the screeching hangover he was dealing with, he really needed a glass of water and a taco, unfortunately while Sidney had water, tacos were a bit harder to come by, not impossible, just a bit tricky.
The young man agreed and the call was ended.
Finn carefully packed the lovely white album in its original souvenir box, and hoped he could convince Rory and Logan to meet him at his Lawyers office.