Logan was sending his daily email
To: RLGilmore
From:loganhutnzburger
Subject: Lazy Hazy Saturday
Ace,
So I've been thinking how Saturdays as an adult are far less interesting than Saturday's at Yale. I haven't had to nurse a hang over in some time. Maybe the distance from Colin and Finn have done my liver some good. I spend a half day working at the home office. Then I take Henry,my dog for a walk to the park. I'm heading out now. Hope to hear from you soon. Maybe I'll send you a picture of Henry in the park today.
Logan
He had just hit the send button on his laptop, and was getting the dogs leash when he heard the doorbell ring. He thought it must be a local girls scout selling cookies, he didn't have guest really visit him in California. He could definitely down a box of Thin Mints right now. Never did he ever imagine he would see her on the front porch.
"HI" Rory said. Logan just stared at her in awe, he didn't know if he was dreaming or not. "Oh okay, well then I guess I'll just head home. Bye Logan" Rory said and started to walk down the walkway.
She was nearly in her car when Logan was brought back to reality and was yelling "Rory wait!" She stopped dead in her tracks, and turned around. Logan was in a dead sprint after her.
"Sorry, I just, I just wasn't expecting to see you on the other side of the door. Why didn't you tell me you were coming, I know I said you were always welcome, but, how long are you here for? have you been planning this? was this spur of the moment? " Logan rambled
" Logan slow down, I just didn't know if I had it in me to come. I've wanted to but I just didn't want to have any expectations, for me or you."
"Do you want to come inside?" Logan said " I was just getting Henry ready for a walk to the coffee shop in town." Rory's face fell, who was Henry? The only Henry Logan knew was a knight in shining armor. Was Henry his son? Did Logan have a family? She nodded her head and follow him back up the walkway and into the house. Only to be trampled by a black lab.
"Henry, get down!" Logan yelled. " Sorry Henry loves meeting new people, he gets so excited" Logan said. Rory just sat on on the floor allowing the dog to give her kisses. After a few minutes the dog settled down and put his head in Rory's lap.
"Sorry he sometimes thinks he's a lap dog" Logan laughed .
"It's okay he's a gorgeous pup. Is he as quirky as Paul Anka?" Rory asked.
" No, that dog is it's own creature" Logan remarked and smiled. Both of them refused to acknowledge the elephant in the room. " We were just getting ready to head to the coffee shop and then the dog park, do you want to come?" Logan asked hesitantly
" Sure, that'd be great." Rory smiled, and began to stand. " I just want to change out of my sandals and get my sneakers." Rory said
"Rory Gilmore owns a pair of sneakers?!" Logan yelled.
" Yes 3, and I even go to the gym 4 days a week" Rory said
" Why the sudden change?! The Gilmore diet of sugar and sugar finally catch up?" Logan laughed
"Well, you see I gained the freshman 15 on the campaign trail, and then since Grandpa had a stroke last year I decided to maybe just maybe start to lead a healthier lifestyle " Rory said.
" Richard had a stroke ?" Logan asked. He was shocked no one told him about it .
"Yes, last year he was in a meeting at work and he had this facial droop. His secretary was nervous so she called 911. Thank god she did. If she didn't he wouldn't be here right now." Rory said teary eyed.
"I had no idea Ace. I'm so sorry to hear. If I had know I would've done something" Logan said. They finally started walking toward the coffee shop. Rory had no idea where she was going, but followed Logan and Henry's lead.
" Like what Logan, we were barely speaking. Birthday cards don't really count as talking." Rory said.
"But that doesn't change the way I feel about you." Logan said, as he grabbed Rory's hand. She didn't know what to say at his statement. She didn't know how he felt, or even how she felt. It was just all complicated. But for now , she was fine with them just holding hands.
"So Henry?" Rory asked changing gears.
" Yes Henry. If you read today's email I mention him. I got him 2 years ago after I got settled out here in Cali, and well you see Henry got destroyed during the moving process."
"OH NO!" Rory yelled. "Poor Henry."
" So I was lonely here in California, and I got a dog and named him Henry. We go on runs and to the park on the weekends." Logan said.
"How far is this coffee shop. I'm dying for a cup. I only drank 1 cup this morning because I was so nervous." Rory said
"One cup or one pot ?" Logan laughed.
"One cup ! I swear on the life of my 2 year old brother!" Rory said
"Brother?" Logan asked.
"Yea, Mom and Luke got married 3 months after my graduation, and then Will came along 10 months after that. He's really cute. He's got this blonde curly hair and the Gilmore blue eyes. He's a real lady killer." Rory smiled thinking about her brother. "I mean it's a little weird to have a brother when you're old enough to be their mom, but he's made everyone's life a little brighter."
"Richard and Emily happy?" Logan asked knowing Luke was always a sore topic in the Gilmore mansion. But the truth was Luke was a good simple man who made Lorelai happy. They finally reached the coffee shop. Logan ordered his coffee and one for Rory just the way he knew she liked it. He handed her he coffee, and they began to walk towards the park.
"I have never seen them happier." Rory said while sipping her coffee. "When grandpa had his stroke his left side was really weak and he couldn't hold him, so he started going to physical therapy 5 days a week and now has all of his functions back." Rory smiled.
"Friday night dinners still happen along with Sunday Brunch at Luke's" Rory said. "I try to make it to either one twice a month. But sometimes it's just so hard to do with the traveling for work. I haven't been home, home NY since last Tuesday, and I haven't been home Stars Hallow in almost a month" Rory said.
"Honor and Josh have 2 kids now, Tate and Brady, they're twin boys who are turing one next month. I am heading back to Hartford for their first birthday next week. Are you going to be on the east coast then? " Logan asked looking down a the ground.
" Yes I think I am, maybe we can meet up in the city or CT while I'm there, I have to check in to the office in NY while I'm there" Logan said.
"That sounds nice" Rory said smiling Still unsure as to what this trip even means. The both sat on the bench watching Henry run around the park having a great time.
"When do you have to leave?" Logan asked. He was just so happy to see her, so see her smile, to see her laugh. To know that what happened between them didn't destroy everything they once had.
"Monday morning I have a Red eye back to NY. I've got 3 articles due, and there is word there are starting a new online blog. They are looking for a reporter to take it and run. I am trying to be that reporter." Rory said
" I'm sure the competition has got nothing on you Ace." Logan said
"You'd be shocked with the talent that comes through the paper." Rory said " It's so much bigger than the papers HPG owns. No offense " Rory laughed
"Non taken." Logan said throwing his hands up. " Dad's asked me to come back every day since I've left, but I'm finally free. Free from his grip, free from his money, free from his expectations. Being free has finally allowed me to succeed. " Logan said
"You've done great!" Rory said "I don't know about you but I'm starving" Rory said .
"Come let me get you feed" Logan said as he stood and extended his hand for Rory to take. "Henry!" Logan called. The dog ran towards both him and Rory and sat waiting for Logan to reattach his leash.
"did you train him to do that ?" Rory said
"Yeah we both went to obedience school 3 nights a week. Truth be told he doesn't need his leash but I get looks from people when I don't " Logan said as the exited the park and began walking home.
"Logan Huntzburger in obedience school?!" Rory laughed. She was bent over dying of laughter.
"It's not that funny, and I've graduated along with Henry." Logan said proudly. It was dusk as they finally reached the house. Rory was starving, she was hoping Logan hadn't lost his ability to make a killer grilled cheese and french fries, or tacos. Yes she was hoping for tacos.
The walked into the house and for the first time Rory had time to look around. It was decorated very Logan like, clean lines white, blues and a California coastal theme. She couldn't help but notice the giant french doors that overlooked the backyard from the kitchen. In the center of the patio you could see one lone avocado tree. Logan saw her staring and tried to break the awkwardness.
"So Ace, what do you want to eat? I've got some steak, maybe steak tacos? I'm assuming you're still a carnivore?"
"You assumed correctly, however I started eating these things called vegetables. Big fan of the brussel sprouts. Luke makes them extra special when I go home." Rory laughs "tacos sound amazing." Rory smiled. " So do you cook for yourself often?" Rory asked
"Most nights its just cereal, with the Rory Gilmore concoction of half and half and milk ratio. You and Paris should really get a patent on that by the way" Logan said as he was taking the meat out of the fridge. "But on the weekends I cook. I ventured to a cooking class on Sundays when I got here."
"WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT HAPPENED TO LOGAN HUNTZBURGER?!" Rory laughed
"He's still here just improved." Logan remarked. He started taking out all the ingredients for tacos. He opened the back door to let Henry out. " Well I'm going to grill the steak. There should be a ripe avocado on the counter to make guacamole, and there is tequila in the cabinet" Logan directed.
And so just like that, Rory felt at home. She stood there unsure of what this all meant, but it just felt right. She didn't want to think too much into it. She was just going to let it be. She knew she had to get on a plane to New York on Monday, but today was saturday and she just wanted to be. For once in her life she didn't want to plan, or make a pro con list. She was just tired of planning. For once she was ready for anything.
