Chapter 10
So, after the big scene everyone was about to leave when Lorelai said that everyone was welcome at the Dragon Fly for the night. Logan and Josh took up the offer but Emily and Francine said they would just go home and see them later.
Rory, Lorelai, Ella, Logan, Tristan and Josh all got into the limo they took to the event home to Star's Hollow.
As they dropped off Logan and Josh at the Dragon Fly and the rest of them went home Logan couldn't help but be bothered by Tristan going home with Rory and Ella when that should be him.
Rory awoke the next morning and went to check on Ella, she had just opened the door and found her and Tristan in the kitchen making coffee and breakfast.
"Well your up early? What's the big occasion?" Rory asked
"You couldn't have forgotten already, today's the day you become a double heiress." Tristan said
"Hmm, must have been a dream then. I could have sworn that it was yesterday, maybe I just dreamt it." Rory said
"Well wouldn't that be nice, but no we have to hurry your grandmother's will be on our case as to why we were late." Tristan said
"Ok, I'll go get washed up and dressed but not before my coffee and kiss." Rory said
"Kiss yes, coffee no. You know you can't have any and I will not let you, I thought you would learn after everything you went through with Ella. I'm not having you or my kid be put in danger like that." Tristan said standing his ground
"Yes I did learn, but I can't drink and thought one sip wouldn't hurt to get me through the day, boy I can't wait to see you when the girls start dating, your one protective bear and this one isn't even born yet." Rory said joking
"You bet I'm over protective, I don't want anything to happen to my 3 special girls." Tristan said rubbing Rory's belly
"Ok well I guess I better get a move on them, is Ella already to go?" Rory asked
"Yup, we are just waiting on you." Tristan said
"Alright, I'll be quick." Rory said and kissed Tristan and went to get washed up
At the Party
Rory, Ella and Tristan had just arrived when Francine and Emily came to greet them.
"Well don't you all look stunning tonight, how are you doing Rory? Everything going ok? No complications?" Emily and Francine asked
"Hi Grandma's, everything is going well so far, so we are just hoping and praying everything goes smoothly the rest of the way." Rory said
"Well that's good to hear." Emily said
"So shall we go in and mingle a bit?" Francine asked
"Yes we shall." Tristan said and they all made their way into the ballroom
Rory and Tristan had left Ella with Lorelai and Luke for the evening as they did their rounds. Right as they were going to get a drink they almost ran into Logan.
Logan having not gained back any of his memory saw Rory as they turned and everything came back to him, he didn't care who she was with all he knew is that he needed to talk with her.
Logan was just about to head in the direction of Rory and Tristan when Colin stopped him.
"What are you doing? Do you know who that is? You can't go after her, she's off limits." Colin said forcefully to Logan
"Yes, I know who it is, I need to talk with her, find out things and chat, ok? I think I'm deserved as much!" Logan exclaimed
"Wait, how do you know who she is?" Colin asked confused
"I saw her walk in and I don't know, I got a really bad headache but then once I saw her everything came flooding back. I need to talk with her, its really important." Logan said
"OH MY GOD! You remember? Halleluiah! Its about damn time, who knew all it would take was seeing her years later." Colin said
"Yes I remember, and I need to talk and sort things out with her." Logan said
"Ok, but there's something you should know." Colin said
"What?" Logan asked
"Just don't think your getting her back ok, she's married and has a baby on the way and already has a kid. So, whatever you need to talk with her about keep that in mind." Colin said
"Ok thanks man, see ya later." Logan said
Logan was thinking about everything, how for the last 5 years he's been trying everything to get his memory back and all he had to do was see his Ace again, he couldn't believe that she was married and already had a kid. Well he could he just didn't want to. As the night went on he saw how in love Tristan and Rory were, and when the big event of the night had been revealed he couldn't believe that he didn't know she was a Hayden. How did he miss that, he met her dad Chris and everything? It made sense of how little involvement the Hayden's had in her life. Still he couldn't believe it. He was sure his parents were in for the shock of their lives. Along with getting banned and dismembered. Wow all in one shot, this was not the girl he once knew and loved. No, the Rory on stage is a complete opposite of who he fell in love with and asked to marry him. After her speech was done he headed out, he didn't belong there anymore.
Rory had been watching him the whole night, wondering if he would come up and say something. He didn't, she was told that he never recovered his memory from his car accident in Palo Alto and was never the same. What Rory didn't know is that Logan did recover all his memory, but after watching her and Tristan all night, Logan decided it was too late to say or do anything.
Mitchum and Shira were in complete and outer shock. They couldn't believe that she was not only a Gilmore but a Hayden as well and had used what they said and did to her against them to get them banned and dismember was nerve racking.
Inside the party were most of the society people had left was everyone talking about the Huntzberger take down.
"Well I'm glad you finally got to show them one, it was rightly deserved and a long time coming." Emily said
"I couldn't agree more, I've been waiting so long to do that. It felt so good. I had hoped that Logan would come chat but from what I heard he's a lost puppy and never regained his lost memory. I would have loved to talk with him and tell him about Ella but I guess its for the best." Rory said
"Yes, it is a shame, but you and Tristan make the best and that's all that matters." Francine said
"Well thank you, we should be heading out, I'm exhausted and I'm sure Ella is too." Rory said
"Yes, please get some rest and keep the little one healthy." Emily said
"Alright will do, good night." Rory said
"Goodnight dear/Rory." Francine and Emily said
Both Rory and Tristan met up with Lorelai and Luke and got Ella buckled in and were headed home to Star's Hollow.
"I'm glad we did this, thank you for convincing me to do it." Rory said
"No problem, I could tell you wanted it, you just needed that extra push." Tristan said
"Yes so thank you again, and thank you for being you. You're a wonderful husband, a great father to Ella even though she's not your biologically and for always being protective of me and the baby. I love you so much." Rory said
"Hey, I love her like my own, I know if the circumstances were better that Logan would be in her life and I might not even be a factor in both of your lives but I am thankful that I am and I will always love you, always have." Tristan said
"Your right, Logan and I might of worked things out but, I'm happy with the way things are. I wonder what would have happened if we hadn't bumped into each that day? Would we have still met some other time or nothing at all?" Rory asked
"Well I would like to think if it wasn't that day, we would have bumped into each other in D.C. sometime but if not then, I would be miserable right now." Tristan said
"Ya that is true, but I think things happen for a reason and this was to give us that chance we never had. It turned out pretty good, wouldn't you say so?" Rory asked
"Definitely, more than I could have ever hoped or dreamed of back then." Tristan said
"Yup you got that right, alright night I love you." Rory said
"Love you too, night, and good night little one." Tristan said and both he and Rory fell fast asleep
During the night Rory started to toss and turn, she just couldn't sleep well.
Rory was suddenly woken up by tapping on her window. She looks up and Tristan isn't there beside her, "damn must have been another dream, if I keep having these dreams there going to be the death of me." She joked
While getting up from her bed and going to the window and seeing who was there, she laughed opened the window and let to knocker in.
"Do you make it a habit of climbing in windows or is it just me?" Rory asked
"Nah, its just you, I don't see anyone else climbing in windows." Logan joked
"So what can I do for you at 3am?" Rory asked
"I couldn't sleep and went for a walk, then decided to see if you were up and have a chat." Logan said
"Ok well I'm up now, what do you want to talk about?" Rory asked
"Everything, anything. There are so many questions I have and I think I just need to get them out before I explode." Logan said
"Ok, well ask away." Rory said
"So what's going on with you and Tristan?" Logan asked
"Nothing, he's just a friend. He's been there for me all throughout the way and has helped out with Ella and that's about it." Rory said
"So you guys never…..
"No, never we talked about it when we first bumped into each other but nothing since then." Rory said cutting Logan off
"Ok, so he's to Ella like Luke was to you?" Logan asked
"Ya basically, without the coffee and food, but ya he's been there whenever she or I needed him." Rory said
"Well that's good, I'm still sad it wasn't me but I get it." Logan said
"Good, so do you ever wonder what would have happened if I did get through to you before your accident?" Rory asked
"All the time, I try not to because it reminds me of what could have been but ya, I do. I would have been there all the way, no matter what. Cravings, doctor appointments, first kicks, finding out the gender, the delivery. Everything, it wouldn't matter what had happened between us, I would have wanted to be there." Logan said tearing up a bit
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you upset, I would have wanted all of that and more." Rory said
"Its ok, it is what it is. I'm just thankful for the now I get to have." Logan said
"Yes, and all the other important moments in her life. I'm sure when she's old enough and found someone to love and that loves her back you'll be the one to walk her down the isle and give her away, be there for our grandchild and everything else in between, like graduations, and soccer practice and school plays. You might have missed 5 years but you have the rest of her lifetime." Rory said
"I know your right, its just hard not looking in on what you missed." Logan said
Rory went to hug him and said "I know, it was hard for me to accept you weren't there but we're all together now and that's what matters." Rory said
"Yup, very true. Well thank you for the talk, it helped a lot. I should let you get back to sleep, you'll be grouchy in the morning." Logan said
"Hey and who exactly woke me up, but I'm glad it helped and anytime you have questions or want to know something, don't hesitate. You can always ask." Rory said
"Ok thanks, sleep tight, I'll just go through the window again." Logan said starting to open the window to get back out
"Stay, come I feel we have some more to talk about after a little bit of sleep." Rory said
"Are you sure.?" Logan asked
"Yes, now climb on in." Rory told Logan and that's exactly what he did
Logan took off his shoes, sweats and coat and climbed into bed with Rory
Logan woke up and saw that Rory was still sleeping so he thought he would get dressed and get coffee for her. As he opened the door and went into the kitchen to start making the coffee, he saw that Ella was already awake and helping Luke out with breakfast.
"Daddy, why are you up so early? We were going to surprise you and mom with breakfast." Ella said
"Awe honey, that's really thoughtful of you and grandpa. Mommy is still sleeping and I thought I would get her some coffee before I woke her up." Logan said
"Haha, yup mom sure does need coffee in the morning." Ella said
"So is your brother up yet?" Logan said
"He's still sleeping with nana, we had a late night." Ella said
"Haha, ok why don't you go check on them again and see if there awake." Logan said
"Ok daddy but you better have coffee ready for nana too! She's worse than mom." Ella said
"Don't worry there will be enough coffee for both of them." Logan said
"Good, ok I'll go check on nana and Braden and you check on mommy." Ella said
"Sure sounds good." Logan said and went to get coffee and wake up Rory
He went back into the bedroom and went to wake Rory up.
"Hey Ace, its time to get up. We got a big day to day, I got coffee." Logan said
"Hmm, morning so where's this coffee?" Rory asked
"If I get a kiss I might tell you." Logan said
"Really, well then come on over." Rory said
Logan went on over and sat next to Rory and gave her a peck. Rory went back in for more and it got heated until they heard a lot of commotion from the kitchen.
"Well I guess we better get up and start the day." Rory said
"Ya probably, we got a long day a head of us." Logan said
"You got that one right, how did I get roped into this again?" Rory said
"The power of society, not one I enjoy." Logan said
"Ya remind me to say no next time, thanks." Rory said
"Haha, ya sure." Logan said
They both got up and went into the kitchen and started to eat and have some coffee.
"So after tonight's event how long do we have you 2 here for?" Lorelai asked
"Well I got to get back by Monday so for a couple more days." Rory said
"Ok good, so what time do you have to be there for tonight?" Lorelai asked
"Well it starts at 7pm but grandma wants us there by 5-5:30 at the latest." Rory said
"Ok, and Logan how do you feel about seeing your parents again?" Lorelai asked
"I'm not looking forward to it, but I knew there would be a day I couldn't hide from them. Today is that day, but we'll make the most of it and show them how better off we are without them." Logan said
"Well good, I hope all goes well but they rarely do at these kinds of events." Lorelai said
"Ya, but we are hoping it's the last one for a while, but you never know." Logan said
20 minutes later everyone was finished with breakfast and washed and dressed and were ready to hit the town.
The evening came and Rory and Logan made their way to the event that Emily and Francine had invited them too. They had said hello and made their rounds and had even managed to avoid Logan's parents.
Just as the night was winding down and everyone was starting to leave, Mitchum and Shira took this as an opportunity to confront the pair.
"So I see that the prodigal son returns, I thought you said you didn't want this life anymore? What are you doing here? And with her?" Mitchum said
"Well yes, I didn't want the life you carved out for me anymore but that didn't mean I was cutting society out for good, there are still things I have to keep up with. As to what I am doing here and she has a name, you might want to show her some respect as she is my wife. We are both here because we were asked to attend and it gave us a reason to take a trip home." Logan said
"WIFE! Logan, have you lost your mind? She said no to you, she embarrassed the society and the Huntzberger name. How could you marry her?" Both Shira and Mitchum said
"Well I love her, and by her saying no the first time put me in my place. She has made me a better man than I could ever hope or dream of being. She's everything and I wouldn't change it for anything." Logan said proudly
"Not with the Huntzberger name you don't. I will not have you too married why she tarnishes and ruins are reputation." Shira said
"Well it's a good thing that we aren't Huntzbergers then isn't it." Logan said
"What do you mean you're not a Huntzberger? That is your name and by her marrying you she takes your last name." Shira said
"No mom it is exactly as I said, we are not Huntzbergers. Yes, we are married but I took Rory's last name, I didn't want anything to do with the Huntzberger last name and I didn't want to give it to Rory. So, we talked and came to a fair agreement that I would be the one to change my name and not her." Logan said
"Why? Did you really hate us and your family that much that you would remove every part of us from your life?" Shira asked
"Ya I did and I wasn't too happy with either of you before I moved and thought this would be the only way to get away from the name and your control." Logan said
"Really Logan, our family was that bad for you to give up the Huntzberger name and everything? So, what now you're a Gilmore? Really something to be proud of there." Mitchum said sarcastically
"Yes dad, but I'm more than just a Gilmore, you obviously didn't do your homework. If you did you would know that Rory is both a Gilmore and a Hayden so that's us the Gilmore-Hayden's." Logan said
Both Mitchum and Shira were in complete and utter shock. They couldn't believe all that they had said and done to a Hayden. How did they not know about this important piece of information?
Mitchum was trying to go back into his memory and couldn't remember a time that he hadn't know her as Rory Gilmore. He was beyond confused.
"What you're a Hayden? But how? We've only ever know you as a Gilmore?" Mitchum said
"Well my dad is Christopher Hayden and until a few years ago both Francine and Strobe Hayden wanted nothing to do with me as they thought both me and my mother were at fault for my father not living up to his potential. It was when Strobe died that Francine has reached out to me and asked if I could give her a chance to get to know me. Earlier this year I was named double heiress for both the Gilmore and Hayden fortune. So yes, I am more blue blood than you ever realized." Rory said
Rory was happy with her speech, she had been wanting to put the Huntzbergers in their place for a long time. When she had gotten a hold of Logan after finding out she was pregnant they talked and he told her he was done with his parents and that he cut them off. He didn't want to be associated with the Huntzberger last name anymore. They talked about a lot of stuff that had gone down and Logan asked Rory if she would be comfortable with giving the baby the Gilmore name. Rory said she wouldn't have it any other way. Once they found out it was a girl they both smiled and laughed, and thought that it worked out for the best and now there would be 4 girl generations of Gilmore's. When Logan had proposed to Rory again and she said yes this time, he asked her what her thoughts would be on him changing his name and she keeping her the same so that he would be a Gilmore instead of Huntzberger. Rory was fine with it as long as this is what Logan wanted to do. He reassured her it was, so when they got married after Ella was born. Logan became a Gilmore. When Francine and Emily offered Rory to be the double heiress, Francine asked if she would carry the Hayden name. Both Logan and Rory were happy to do so, so they then Rory, Logan and Ella hyphenated their names to Gilmore-Hayden.
As Emily and Francine saw what was taking place they decide to head over and help out.
"Rory, Logan how did you like the party? Where's Ella and Braden tonight?" Francine asked
"Hi grandma, we did enjoy the party. Thank you for inviting us, Ella and Braden are with mom and Luke tonight. You should come down tomorrow and we can all have dinner at the inn." Rory said
"Sounds splendid, we both will do that, won't we Emily." Francine said
"Yes definitely, I miss those two." Emily said
"Emily, Francine, what a great party you two hosted. I'm surprised though Francine with your sudden reappearance in this circle of society. You were always with the more posh and elite. What happened?" Shira and Mitchum asked
"Well, Strobe passed and I couldn't stand any of his boring friends or associates so I decided to mend my relationship with Emily and create one with my granddaughter." Francine said
"Ah, yes we have met her, I would have never guessed she was your granddaughter without being told." Mitchum said
"Yes, well that was mostly Strobe, he didn't want anything to do with her and I couldn't disobey so I had to stay quite and not see my granddaughter grow up. Luckily she has given me that chance now and I couldn't be happier. But I do believe that from what I'm told you were exactly like Strobe and was not warm or welcoming to her when she and Logan first started dating. Hmmm maybe next you'll learn your lesson, if there is a next time. Security please show the Huntzbergers out and please put them on the do not enter list, Thank you." Francine said
Rory and Logan were just watching in Awe. They thanked Francine and headed out and back to Star's Hollow.
"Well that doesn't happen at every event, I think we picked the right one to attend." Logan joked
"Yes, I do believe we did." Rory said
"Did you see their faces, priceless." Logan said
"Oh I thought Shira was going to faint there at one point, it was good to show them up and tell them off. It was time." Rory said
"It definitely was, I just wanted to say thank you and I love you. You mean so much to me and I don't know what I would have done without you all this time." Logan said
"Well I love you too, and I think I would have been equally if not more lost and hurt if you were around either. I'm glad you're here to see Ella grow up, I don't know if I could have done it if you didn't know." Rory said
"Me too, If you didn't tell me or something kept me from seeing her grow up, I wouldn't be who I am today. Both of you have made me a better person. I am so thankful for that phone call. Do you ever think of what would have happened if you didn't get a hold of me and had to do it by your self?" Logan asked
"Ya all the time, but I'm thankful that you still had the same number and didn't change it yet, and weren't mad at me when I told you. You accepted me and her and didn't even question anything, that's how I knew I was making the right choice to tell you." Rory said
"I'm happy too, lets get some sleep. I'm sure the kids will be getting us up early tomorrow." Logan said
"Oh yes, they definitely will. Goodnight Logan I love you." Rory said and kissed him good night and cuddled into him
"Good night ace, sleep tight." Logan said and kissed Rory back and snuggled her a bit tighter before falling asleep
