"Logan, Logan, LOGAN!" Rory said shaking Logan.

"What?" he moaned

"What's today's date?"

"Um, December 31th why?" Logan asked

"Shit I totally forgot that we not only have a New Year's party at Colin and Steph's but I also have your sister's baby shower at 4. I didn't get anything. I am a horrible sister in-law. How could I forget?"

"Well just think it won't be that bad, I mean it's her second kid, it gets old." Logan said rubbing Rory's hand.

"I know, but I just hate the questions, because of course it's nothing about Honor but, oh, when's Rory having a baby. Rory and Logan sure have put their careers first. They have been married for 2 years and still no baby. Ugh, I might punch someone today." Rory huffed

"If it is my mother, please wait for me to be there." Logan laughed

"Believe me she isn't that bad. She still thinks that if there are no children there is still hope for an annulment or divorce."

"That's ridiculous, but coming from my mother I am not surprised." Logan laughed

"I have to call Steph maybe she will come with to the mall with me." Rory said.

"Yea, when you pick her up, I'll stay at the house with Colin." Logan said.

"Hey Stephie, its Rory. I'm good. Are you going to Honor's baby shower? Do you want to go to Pottery Barn with me? See you in an hour."

"I am meeting Steph in an hour; she said you are more than welcomed to stay with Colin. He's had a real stick in his ass today." Rory said giggling

"Haha, when is there not."

"Well I can think of the time, you flew off the cliff." Rory said "I am sure; he and Finn were acting adventurous with no sticks up any asses."

"Hey, what's done is done." Logan said throwing his hands in the air.

"Let's get showered. And ready we are wasting precious time." Rory said

"You know we can save time if we take one shower." Logan asked seductively.

"Come on Huntzberger…." Rory said pulling Logan's arm "I am right behind you darling." Logan said into Rory's ear.

An hour later, Rory and Logan were standing on the door step of the McCrea's house.

"Steph said to go in" Rory said. When they walked in they saw Colin and Steph screaming at each other.

"Colin don't give me shit about leaving for 2 hours, I need to get out of the house eventually. I have been cooped up in here for 2 months and 23 days. You know why? Because that's how long I have been pregnant for and you haven't let me do anything. So I am pretty damn close to 3 months so I am going to go to store where someone will take my bags for me, and Rory will drive. In the meantime, set up the tables. If the caterers call, tell them we are eating the main course at 10. Guests are arriving at 8." Rory and Logan had heard the whole conversation and quietly back out the door and then proceeded to ring the doorbell.

Seconds later the door opened "Hey you're here, let's go" Steph said pulling Rory's arm "Logan have fun I will be back in an hour tops." Rory said yelling as Stephanie pulled her to the car.

"See you later Ace." Logan said as he walked into the house

"Colin?!" Logan yelled

"In the kitchen man." Colin said "when did you get here?"

"Seconds ago, Rory is going shopping with Steph." Logan said looking at his friend who has his head in his hands

"You ok buddy?" Logan asked

"Ya, nothing a stiff drink can't fix." Colin said with a smirk

"I know what you mean, Mitchum is my father, and I am married." Logan laughed "trouble in paradise?"

"Na, not really" Colin said

"Care to elaborate?" Logan asked

"How much did you hear?" Colin asked

"A lot. We didn't want to interrupt so we just waited. So Steph's pregnant? Congratulations." Logan said patting his friend on the back

"Thanks, I am just so nervous ever since last time." Colin said

"I know buddy, but I heard her say three months, you're sitting pretty you've made it past the point it happened last time."

Rory and Stephanie were in the car, Rory was driving rather fast, because she needed the present really quick, the shower was in 3 hours. "So how much of the fight did you hear?" Stephanie asked

"Congratulations Steph, this is so exciting. I mean you must be so excited."

"Yeah" Stephanie said with a smile "it's so great to talk to someone other than Colin about the baby. We're having a boy I am due July 19th."

"So exciting. I can't wait." Rory said

"How come you didn't tell us?" Rory asked. At this point Stephanie's face went white. She considered Rory one of her best friends so she decided that she might as well tell her.

"well you see Colin and I had been dancing around each other for years, about 12 years, and right before the LDB event that you attended, we both got really drunk and slept together, I mean it was really awkward for a week or so until we sat down and talked to each other and we started dating. Then I found out I was pregnant, Colin was wicked calm about it, we told the parents they wanted me to get an abortion, but we decided to have the baby, and get married and then about 2 months into the pregnancy I got really sick, pains in my stomach, I was vomiting and Colin took me to the hospital, and I had a miscarriage. We were devastated and now we had to tell everyone that we weren't pregnant anymore. Colin took it really hard, he didn't talk to me for a month, and I stayed in my dorm for a month. But as you know we worked it out, and then 4 months ago I told Colin I wanted a baby, that last time we had a miscarriage for a reason, we weren't ready to be parents, now 6 years later; I think it was perfect timing and bam it happened. I was so happy and I couldn't tell anyone because he was so frightened it would happen again. I mean could you blame him?"

"Wow" was all Rory could say

"Sorry to dump it on you, I just needed to get it off my chest." Steph said

"Well we are here." Rory said "okay defiantly want a bassinette or something we bought the crib for Matty last time, bassinette, green bedding, and gender neutral. And have it sent to the house."

"Good plan. We can't be gone for long, the caterer's are calling and Colin has to answer their questions, I am hoping I am back before they call." Steph said laughing.

"Haha, where is a sale associate. I need to get something" Rory said in her Emily tone.

"May I help you?" someone asked

"Yes, my sister in law is having a baby shower and I need a bassinette for the baby, with green bedding, because we don't know if it is a boy or girl."

"Great, you have an idea in mind. How about this one?" The man asked it was a wicker bassinette, with draping cloth, it was just gorgeous.

"Perfect, can you please have it delivered to this address by this afternoon?"

"Sure, how will you be paying?" the man asked and Rory handed him the Amex. "Thank you Mrs. Huntzberger has a nice day."

"So what did you get honor?" Rory asked

"Um, I got the lion rocker from here. It's over in the corner." Steph pointed

"Oh, it's so cute." Rory cooed "I hate to rush this bonding moment, but we have to be at the baby shower really soon. Ready?"

"Yep, let's get back." Steph said

Colin and Logan sat in the living room watching the latest news on ESPEN. They were awfully quite the whole time, Logan didn't want to upset Colin or rip old wounds.

"It's a boy" Colin said

"Congrats man." Logan said patting Colin on the back

"Any names yet?" Logan asked

"Well we have been bouncing some names around. Steph really like James, I like Aiden, and James too, but Steph wanted to name him Stephen, on the basis if men can have juniors so can women."

"Sounds like my mother in law" Logan said laughing "if I ever have a daughter we are going to have to name her Lorelai I just know it. I should start thing of nicknames."

"So and Huntzberger's in the oven." Colin said nudging Logan

"We're trying. I just hope it happens soon." Logan said "but its fun trying. She's so into having a baby she is jumping me all the time. I tell you even at work."

"Reporter girl, having sex in the work place?" Colin asked flabbergasted

"I know, it's great." Logan said with a devilish smirk

"Anything else new?" Colin asked

"Nah, been working like crazy, with the economy the business has surely picked up. Rory's been picking up extra articles and stuff. We are hoping it stays up."

"Yeah, same here the law firm has been up, and my dad had me sit down for the all important, father son chat. That he is retiring in 2 years and that he is still waiting for his grandchild, that after 4 years of being married, he is anxiously awaiting." Colin said. "They are making me partner next month."

"Colin that's great!" Logan said happy for his friend

"Yah, it was expected. McCrea, McCrea and McCrea."

"Yeah, well it comes with our social standing. Dad has come a total 360 since the heart attack. He really loves Matty, super excited about Honor's baby. Surprisingly the only one hinting about a baby is my mother to Rory."

"We're home!" Steph and Rory called

"We're in the den." The guys yelled.

"Hey, Logan we got to go, we're on a tight schedule." Rory said. Logan had turned to Colin and gave him a wink. "See what I mean." Logan whispered to Colin, and Colin laughed.

Rory and Logan sat in the car on the way home. "So what did we get my loving sister?"

"A bassinette." Rory stated

"What time is the shower?"

"4 it's at the country club. And then you are supposed to be there with josh on the other side. Promise me to limit your drinking because we need to go to Colin and Steph's."

"So, Colin and Steph are having a baby." Logan said

"I know I am so excited for them. Oh and Stephanie told me about the last time. I didn't know what to say." Rory said looking at Logan

"She told you?" Logan asked

"Yeah, I was sort of shocked. I felt so bad; I never want to feel that type of pain. I didn't even know Colin and Steph were together when we casual."

"Yeah, they had started it around the LDB event you went to."

"That's what she said."

They had finally reached home and Logan unlocked the door and the dog came running at them.

"Maggie! My sweet puppy, come on me and daddy are taking you for a walk. Logan can you get her leash?"

"Sure I am right behind you." Logan said wrapping his arms around Rory's waist and kissing her neck. "Are you sure the dog can't wait a little?" Logan asked suggestively

"Well, as seeing I would love to postpone it, the dog needs to go to the bathroom, and I for one do not want to clean up dog poop later." By now Rory was turned around and looking Logan in the eye. "How about when we get back, we have a little one on one time. And then we can go to the baby shower, and then go to the New Year's party." Rory said giving Logan a kiss. Logan kissed her hard on the lips.
"Let's get this dog walked!" Logan said excitedly.

Before they knew in Rory and Logan were back in the house freezing.

"I am sooooooo cold. I feel like Michael Keaton in Jack Frost." Rory said her lips freezing. Logan leaned down and kissed her "a little warmer now? Why don't we go upstairs and take a hot shower, and then relax in bed for 45 minutes before we have to leave." Logan asked

"Sounds like a plan, but how come in that little speech there was no hints for some sex. Because I am surely expecting it." Rory asked and Logan looked at her puzzled, Rory, his Ace never ever just came out and said let's have sex.

"My Ace is growing up, she actually said sex." Logan said jokingly

"Keep laughing and it won't happen." Rory said walking up the stairs "you coming Huntzberger?" Rory asked seductively "I am right behind you" Logan said grabbing Rory around the waist and Rory giggled.

Rory and Logan made their way into the bedroom discarding all their clothes kissing passionately, they made their way into the hot shower and proceeded to wash each other tenderly and made love. After the shower they lay in bed snuggled under the blankets. "You know this is great. Just laying here me and you. Not worrying about work or what we are doing later." Logan said

"Well I hate to burst your bubble but we have to get ready for the baby shower." Rory said

"I know." Logan said as Rory began shifting out of his embrace.

"Should I wear the black dress with the black boots and purple sweater, or the navy blue dress with the cream sweater and my new pumps, wait never mind, neither! I am wearing the new blue wrap around dress I bought weeks ago, with the navy blue pumps."

"Sounds good, you'll look gorgeous in whatever you wear" Logan said coming out of the closet in his khaki pants and sweater.

"That sweater is so old." Rory said

"I know, I was wearing it when we became official." Logan said blushing

"Aw, you remember what you were wearing?" Rory asked amused

"Of course, it was a pivotal point in my life, I also remember you were wearing a pink sweater, and an octagon on your face." Logan said giggling

"Let's not make fun, it was the first time I had ever drank the founder's day punch. Which you my lovely husband drank what was it last year and was under the table." Rory said countering him

"That's not fair; it's stronger than jungle juice." Logan said "I didn't know what I was getting into"

"Come on, we are running late, we can discuss this in the car." Rory said going down the stairs.

"Next week Ace!" Logan said getting into the car

"Next week what?" Rory asked

"We are going on vacation, and we need to go car shopping." Logan said with a smile

"Do you really hate the prius that much?" Rory asked

"Yes,"

"Way to be honest." Rory said giving him a look

"Well it's better than lying." Logan said giving Rory a toothy smile

"Pull over." Rory said

"What? Rory you are not getting out of the car." Logan said sternly

"I want COFFEE!" Rory yelled

"Fine, I am pulling over, can you be a doll and get me a venti wet cappuccino with an extra shot."Logan asked

"Yes, I need money though." Rory said

"Here," Logan said handing her a 20 "you should get an actual shot before you go to that shower!" Logan yelled out of the car window. 5 minutes later Rory was back in the car. "Mhm, it's so good, I had Jim put whip cream in the mocha late." Rory said licking her lips

"Well, I am glad you're enjoying it." Logan said laughing

"How could you not it's the elixir of life." Rory said

"One last chance for the actual shot" Logan said as they passed a bar

"I'll be fine, my mom is coming it will be fine. Plus you are going to be on the other side." Rory said with a suggestive wink

"Seriously? Its 3 o'clock and we have already had sex 4 times today. But you know I am always up for a quickie in the deserted bathroom in the basement." Logan said rubbing Rory's hand

"I have to say I am really enjoying this." Rory said with a smile.

"Me too Ace, me too. Hate to ruin the moment yet again but we are here."

"At least it's not your parent's house." Rory said positively

"Amen, to that!" Logan laughed "do you have the card?"

"Yeah, it's in my purse." Rory said "oh, you have to do me one favor, and give this folder to your dad, it was last month's sales, he said he wanted to look them over for next week, tell him they are color coordinated, by region, and then by paper and then….." Logan cut her off by kissing her, he began to push her against the car, and when her bare legs hit the truck, she broke contact "Logan. They are watching."

"Since when has that stopped us" Logan said and continued kissing her. "

"Enough" Rory said walking away

"Now you are just teasing me." Logan said calling after her

"I try my best, now make sure your dad gets these." Rory said as she walked to the party room and Logan walked to the bar.

Rory walked into the party and was greeted by Shira.
"Rory it's so good to see you." Shira said and gave Rory a hug. "It's just so great how you and honor have become great friends, it means a lot to her, she has never found that best friend. She told me today you are like her sister." Rory just stood there not sure what to say

"Rory!" honor said, "I am so sorry to leave you there with her, but she drank 4 martinis already and I can't keep tabs on her anymore."

"It's okay." Rory said "have you seen my mom?"

"Um, yea she was over at the table with Emily." Honor said "I will talk to you later then?"

"Yeah." Rory said walking to her mom

"Mom!" Rory said running to her mom and giving her a hug.

"Fruit of my loins. How are you?" Lorelai said

"Lorelai, seriously watch your mouth." Emily said

"Hey grandma, how are you?"

"Good, now that the Christmas party is over I just went back into DAR mode, did you know that Constance wants to run against me again as president."

"Even after the spilled altoid incident of 2006?"

"O, yes."

"Why am I out of this little conversation, it's usually the other way around?" Lorelai asked

"Sorry mom." Rory said

"So anything new at the Dane's household it's been 2 whole days since I last talked to you."

"Well, we are getting another dog Paul Anka is getting lonely." Lorelai said

"Oh, that's nice." Rory said "just don't kill it."

"Come one that was 15 years ago, I can take care of animals; look at you, Luke and Paul Anka. I have kept you all alive."

"That you have but still the tissues in my hamster's cage." Rory said with a pout.

"Is April coming anytime soon?" Emily asked

"Yea, she is actually staying with us from now on." Lorelai mumbled

"What?" Emily and Rory asked in unison

"well Anna wants to move back to New Mexico and April wants to stay here in Stars hollow so she can still go to Chilton, and get into the ivy she wants, and it took a lot of arm twisting but we convinced Anna it was in April's best interest if she stays at Chilton."

"Oh," Rory said a little hurt her mother just told her this today

"That is the proper thing to do; now she will be under a house with a father and mother." Emily said "please let us know if she wants an interview set up with one of Richard's friends in Yale."

"I will." Lorelai said

"It's just so weird that she goes to my school and sits in the same seats as me, it feels like it was yesterday." Rory said remembering her past and how that school helped her achieve her dream.

"So Rory what are you plans for your vacation to the vineyard." What was she going to tell her grandma stay cooped up in a room with her husband for a week and have wild sex?

"Just relaxing grandma." Rory said

"Relaxing?" Lorelai said suggestively raising her eyebrow

"Seriously Lorelai, they work hard, they run a company. I am sure relaxing is a priority." And Lorelai giggled

"Lorelai act your age." Emily said "isn't this party fabulous. You know Rory I think at your baby shower we out do this."

Rory spit her drink out of her mouth "my baby shower?"

"Well I assume you and Logan are planning on children one day, it would be a shame your children will be gorgeous."

"That they would Emily" Shira said from behind. And Emily turned around and smiled at Shira.

"Shira, what a lovely party." Emily said

"Well personally I thought it was ridiculous to have another baby shower considering it is her second child and that she refuses to know the sex of the baby. IT's at tad tacky to have two baby showers, but what honor wants honor gets."

"Rory, how good to see you I want to thank you and Logan for going away. This mean Mitchum is out of the house for a week. I have never seen the man so much in my life." Shira said sipping her drink

"Well I and Logan just needed to get away, it was Mitchum's suggestion. Now if you would excuse me I am going to say hello to honor." Rory mingled through the crowd, checking her phone every half hour to read a message from Logan. Logan: upstairs bathroom in 5?

Rory: of course. Rory smiled, she was with Steph. "I see that smile is it Logan?" Rory blushed "it's so cute how you have been together for ever but you still blush like a 5 year old when someone mentions him. It's almost sickening. Go meet him I'll keep you covered." Rory scattered like a little mouse out of the room and up the stairs, praying no one followed her.

AN: I know I own nothing. Review please, I would love some suggestions.