Although Rory and Logan had been dating for over two months and he had already met her whole town and her family, she still hadn't met his family. He had been hesitant to introduce her because his family could be cruel and he didn't want to subject her to that but they were about to have no choice. When they arrived at the Vineyard, they had expected to just spend the week before Christmas there before heading to Stars Hollow. However, on their way his father had called letting him know that him, Elias, and Shira would be joining them.
Logan had tried to reassure and prep Rory for the interrogation during the car ride but he was worried. He didn't want them to scare her away. He knew their relationship was strong and they loved each other but he still worried.
Rory was nervous but excited to meet his family. She wanted to get to know all of Logan and that meant his family too. She was a bit worried because of how worried Logan was but they tried to reassure each other through their touches and kisses.
They were cooking dinner when they heard the door open. Logan knew his parents would not understand why he was cooking but he enjoyed it so he did it during his time at the vineyard.
"Logan" Shira said loudly
"In the kitchen mom" Logan said looking at Rory before giving her a reassuring kiss and squeeze of her hand
A moment later Elias, Shira, and Mitchum walked in and stopped abruptly at the scene they were witnessing. Their son and some girl were cooking. They didn't know what to say.
"Logan, what are you doing cooking? Where's Alice?" Shira asked
"I gave her the day off. I like to cook when I'm here." Logan said shrugging
"Very well Son. Hopefully the food is good or else we will be starving." Mitchum said while Logan rolled his eyes.
"Mom, Dad, I would like to introduce you to my girlfriend, Rory Gilmore." Logan said confidently
"Hi Mr. and Mrs. Huntzberger and Mr. Huntzberger, It's nice to meet you." Rory said smiling and shook her hand.
"You too dear. Are you Emily and Richard's granddaughter?" Shira asked with a society smile in place.
"I am." Rory said
"How lovely…" Shira said
They all stood there watching each other before Logan broke the tension. "Why don't we move to the dining room? Dinner is ready."
They sat down and began eating in silence. No one knew what to say. Elias had yet to say anything other than the occasional grunt. Finally Mitchum broke the silence.
"So Rory how long have you been dating my son?"
"We have been dating almost three months." Rory answered.
"And how did you two meet? I mean Rory you don't seem like my son's type." Mitchum asked
"We actually met through some mutual friends but we are also both on the YDN." Rory admitted
"So you want to be a journalist?" Mitchum asked
"Dad…" Logan said warningly at the tone Mitchum had used
Rory grabbed his hand and gently squeezed before answering Mitchum, "Yes, I do. I would like to be an overseas correspondent or a journalist for the New York Times."
"That's quite ambitious Ms. Gilmore." Mitchum admitted
"Yes, well its been my dream since I was a little girl." Rory said unsure of where the conversation was going
Shira decided to step in, "Rory, Do you plan on working once you have children?"
Logan couldn't believe his parents "Mom, Dad…" but before he could finish warning them, Rory answered, "Well I haven't really thought about it and I am still young but yes, I suppose I would take time off when I have children but once they are older I don't see why I couldn't go back to work."
Shira couldn't help herself and said, "Logan, I don't know what you are thinking. She might be a Gilmore but she is not suited to be a Huntzberger wife. She wants to work. You need someone who will be there to help you and plan events for you."
Logan responded angrily, "Mom, I don't want a trophy wife. I want to be with someone who does more than just plans a party. I love Rory…"
Before Logan could finish, Elias slammed his hand on the table and spoke, "Shira, shut up. On the contrary Miss Gilmore here is too good for us if this is the way we treat her. So she wants to work, she will be able to better help Logan seeing as she is interested in journalism. Logan has always lacked focus but I have seen how she has brought that focus out of him with his increase in articles in the YDN. Stop complaining and eat your dinner."
Everyone sat there shocked before Logan decided to add, "Thank You grandfather. It means a lot that you support us. Mom, Dad, I am not getting rid of Rory. I love her and I see a future with her so you will either have to get used to it or we will not be seeing each other, only at society functions that I have to attend."
With that Shira stormed off to her room with Mitchum grumbling and following. Elias, Logan and Rory continued their dinner getting to know each other better and decided that they might head home early. The three of them would head back home tomorrow and leave Mitchum and Shira to sulk. They did not want to be in such a tense environment especially since it was Christmas.