Rory wiped her hands on her jeans, the sweat one of the indicators of just how nervous she was for this meeting. She and Logan had arranged to meet in one of the coffee shops in New Haven that used to be her second home whilst at Yale. She couldn't quite believe that after so many years it was still here when Logan had suggested it. The coffee still tasted as amazing as it had when she had been in one of her study hazes all those years ago. She had managed to sneak a cup of actual caffeine; something that was now few and far between with someone always casting a watchful eye on her. She was drinking quickly and enjoying every sip that passed her lips, aware that she may soon have company that will take it away from her, not that she expected Logan to be that company. Jess had taken himself on a round circuit of the bookstores during her meeting, the plan being that he would drive home if Rory was in no state to drive which was more than likely regardless of the outcome. She pulled at the waistband of her jeans, realising she was probably going to be needing maternity clothes soon. She had intentionally worn a top that was loose around her midriff so that she could tell Logan in her own time. Realising this was to her advantage, she popped the button of her jeans, releasing the pressure on her waist and more importantly the bump. She made a mental note to remember that her trousers were unbuttoned - baby brain had already started to take effect and there was a wide possibility she would stroll out of there with it still open. Casting a look at the time on her phone, she realised that Logan could turn up at any time.

The bell dinged from above the door and her head whipped up to see Logan strolling through the door, smiling at her sat at the table she had always chosen. Rory cleared her throat as he made his way over to him. She wasn't sure whether it was the recent realisation of her love for Jess but she was now seeing Logan in a very different light. The walk that she would have previously found attractive from his confidence now appeared cocky. The smile was no longer a smirk but a grimace. The obviously expensive suit just another way to show he wasn't like everyone else.

"Hey Ace," he said as he sat down in the chair opposite her.

"Logan," Rory replied in a civil tone, no longer interested in the niceties. She just wanted to tell him and get back to Jess.

"Jeesh, Rory, I thought we ended it on a good note," Logan responded to her tone and began to stand back up. "Can I get you a coffee?"

"No I'm good," Rory lifted the hand full mug up to indicate there was no need.

"I feel this may not be a social catch up?" Logan asked as he slowly sat back down, no longer interested in getting a drink.

"No, it isn't Logan. I'm just going to come straight out and say it and you aren't going to interrupt me," Rory took a deep breath and a long drink of coffee, before setting it on the table. Logan nodded to show he was listening. "I'm pregnant and I'm pretty sure it's yours. I've already got a DNA test ready because I expect you will want to know 100% if you are interested at all. I'm not expecting anything. I don't want your money and I'm definitely not expecting you to leave Odette. I have my own life and I honestly expect to walk out of here with nothing changed."

Logan was quiet for an eternity, evidently in shock from everything Rory had just said. They sat in silence as Rory finished her coffee and Logan processed the information. Rory still had more to say but she thought she should probably give Logan a chance to deal with the revelation. When she eventually saw him gulp, she decided to go on with what she was saying.

"Like I said, for me nothing has changed from me telling you. I'm in a serious relationship and have moved back out. I'm sorting my career out and believe my plan is going to work. The only reason I am telling you is because I believe you have a right to know and I do not expect anything in return."

"Who is he?" Logan choked out after a minute or so. Rory should have know that would be his first question. He always did hate competition.

"Jess Mariano. Don't think I need to remind you who he is," Rory stopped herself from laughing as she thought back to the painfully awkward evening at the bar where Jess has helped her realise the mistake she was making when she took the time off of Yale.

"You have got to be kidding me," Logan whispered and Rory could tell he was trying to keep his cool.

"No Logan, I am not kidding. He is going to be a part of this child's life whether you like it or not. It's your choice if you want to let your stubbornness prevent you from knowing this baby," Rory discreetly refastened her jeans before standing. "I don't think there is much more to say for now. Feel free to never speak to me again, but I am telling you now Logan, you make a choice. You do not leave the child in limbo the way I was. You are either going to be around or you aren't. Give me a call when you decide."

Rory finished her sentence and threw her bag on her shoulder, digging 1's out of her pocket to pay for the coffee before walking away and texting Jess that she was ready to go home. When she reached the door, she cast a look over her shoulder to see Logan had not moved an inch. Jess quickly text her back to tell her that he was in a bookstore three doors down from where she was so she could wait outside of the coffee shop.

After a couple of minutes, Jess appeared on the sidewalk, walking towards her with a large bag full of books.

"You know, you didn't need to buy every book they had," Rory teased after he had placed a quick kiss on her lips.

"Oh very funny, this coming from the girl that would do exactly the same," Jess retorted as they began walking. He slipped an arm around her waist to pull her close to him. "How did it go?"

"Honestly Jess, I couldn't tell you. I didn't exactly give him a chance to respond," Rory answered. "He's just so arrogant, even if he says he wants to be a part of the babies life, I don't know if I want him to. I don't want this baby behaving like him."

"The baby won't Ror, this baby is going to end up exactly like you, I know it. That is if Star's Hollow has anything to do with it and let's be real, you don't have a choice in that one. The baby was their's the minute they found out," Jess told her, stopping her in her steps. "You've got nothing to worry about."

"I know, I know," Rory responded as he pulled her close to him, the books knocking against her spine as he wrapped his arms around her.

"Did you tell him about the scan next week?" Jess asked as they pulled apart and continued to walk.

"No, I didn't. I don't want him there for this one, think I want us to know about the sex before him," She told him.

"Makes sense, are we going home now?" He asked.

"Nope, we are going clothes shopping. I am going to have to finally admit I need maternity clothes, and you are going to have to deal with shopping," Rory told him as she pulled him into a store, earning a groan from Jess.