A/N: It means a lot to me that you have reviewed and enjoyed the story, do you think Rory should be close to the Haydens in this? I can work either relationship into the plot, I just want your opinion. Can I have a Beta?

Refresher

Mitchums eyes widened as he thought of the prospect of ruining her career- so he could fix Logan's life path and make sure he lives up to his responsibilities- and he began to devise a plan.

Rory walked into the apartment building, mascara running down her face. She whimpered softly and ran into the stairwell and went as fast as she could, avoiding the voices of concern erupting all around her. She opened the door and slammed it closed. Logan came out to greet her, concern evident in his voice, "Rory? Are you okay, what happened?!" He came over to wrap his arms around her and comfort her when Rory shook him off.

"Is it true?!" She echoed through the house, earning a baffled look from Logan. "Don't play dumb Logan, I called you at work and Mindy, your new assistant answered, she said you two were 'looking over some files'. What did I do to deserve this? I thought we were in love!" She rambled as Logan looked on, his mind filling in the blanks on what she could have meant.

'Mindy? My assistant's name is Christian and, I'm pretty sure he is gay. Earlier at work, I think he was checking me out. He is still a competent worker though, I wouldn't fire someone just because the looked at someone in an odd way. Hell, I invented that look. Many times, I would have been fired just because I looked at someone in a similar fashion, granted, they usually enjoyed the outcome of th-'

His train of thought came to a halt when he realized he was alone in the room. He heard a door slam and faint talking. He put his ear up to the bathroom door and listened intently.

"Yeah, and, and, I called to see if...we..could go out to lunch..and, and, and...Mindy!" She let out in between muffled sobs before it all came rushing out. "Mom, lunch, Lukes, me," She managed to get out, only slightly distorted.

Logan knocked on the door. After a few moments, Rory came out with a very red face, "Yes?" She questioned in a small voice while looking down.

"Rory, you know I wouldn't intentionally do something to make you feel bad, right?"

"Yes." She responded in a smaller voice, "I hope." She muttered under her breath. Logan heard her, but chose to ignore it, pain evident in his eyes.

"Rory, I think you need to go to your mom. I'll drive you."

"No." She sternly cut him off. "I want to drive."

"Let me at least call Frank for you." Just as she was about to rant about her not needing his help, he approached the situation logically. "It's for your own safety, besides, you can sleep in the car this way."

She opened her mouth, but stopped when Logan supplied viable reason, she shut it. 'After all, I have been really tired lately... Great, another example of his concern and observance. Just what you need when trying to be mad at your husband.'

"I'm too tired to argue." She said, successfully attempting to end the conversation.

Logan called Frank and waited for the car with Rory.

When the car arrived, Rory stepped in and immediately drifted into a deep slumber, not even thanking Frank.

"Hello?" Mitchum answered the phone, not trying to mask his annoyance.

"Mitchum, dear," Shira's voice rang through the phone, ignoring his tone. "We have a dinner to attend next Friday evening. Just wanted to make sure you could clear your schedule and be prepared. This is our first time sitting so close to the DuGreys, the Gellars, and the Haydens. We are only 3 tables over from the most elite families in Hartford. I am so excited!"

"Friday?"

"Yes, and don't even think about missing this. Are you even aware of their social standing? Skip out on the boys from the country club just this once, after all, they will probably be attending this event anyways." She said in a demanding tone.

"Well, I suppose I could cancel my meetings for Friday afternoon," He said motioning towards Mindy, his secretary. "What time does dinner start?"

"7. Have the driver pick me up at 6:15 to ensure our arrival."

"Yes, Shira. If it means so much to you." His voice laced with sarcasm, knowing there was no way out.

Rory was awakened with a shake.

She opened her eyes and turned crimson realizing Frank had trouble waking her. She apologized, thanked him, and made her way to Luke's, 10 minutes before their agreed time.

She walked in and immediately recognized the cerulean eyes that fell upon her from the bar, she met them with an embrace and sat down.

"Hey babe, where is limo boy?"

"Coffee. Now." She looked at Luke from under her thick eyelashes and silently pleaded. Luke poured a large cup and pushed it in front of her. "Gone, we are over."

Lorelai looked at her questioningly before voicing her concerns. "What do you mean gone? Did he leave?"

Rory grabbed the coffee and dragged it up slowly to her lips, to avoid the question, only to gag in disgust. Luke looked at her strangely, "Are you feeling okay, Rory?"

She nodded slowly and pushed the coffee away. She looked as lost as the couple before her. "Yeah, I think so. Just, not in the mood for coffee?

"I think I want an apple," by now, they had gathered the diner's attention.

"Covered in caramel?" Babbette's voice rang out.

"No, just the fruit..." Rory muttered under her breath.

Ms. Patty looked at her quizzically, "What was that, hun?"

"Nothing," She redirected her voice towards Luke and Lorelai, "Can I have a salad to go please? I want to continue my conversation with you, and only you, back at the house."

Lorelai nodded her head wanting to know more, and ordered for herself. Not too long later they arrived at the house and she broke the silence. "Hun, what is really going on?"

Haha! Cliffhanger? Can you guess what's wrong with Rory? Again, relationship with the Haydens? Should there have been a TRORY in the past, or should Tristan just be jealous? R&R please!