Chapter 28: Engaging Dinner
It was early May….
Rory had decided to stay in London an extra couple of weeks, since her mother was doing well. Her and Logan had yet to tell her family about the engagement, but were going to do it in person – at Friday night dinner. She couldn't wait to meet her little brother and tell her family about the engagement. Things were finally working out and she was finally growing up. She finished her last article and submitted it to her company. She was done with work for the next three months; she had worked out some time off for the wedding and baby. Not typical, but it would work for her and her family.
Logan walked into the hotel room she was staying in, "Do you need help packing?"
"No, I'm good. I just finished all my work." Rory closed her laptop and packed it away.
"So…By packing, you mean you shoved everything in your bag?" Logan laughed. He grabbed her by the waist and threw her on the bed with him.
"It's still packing," she retorted happily. She kissed him as he lay on top of her. "Don't crush the baby."
Logan rolled off of her and went to grab his coat. "I'm going to go grab my things and meet you back here in an hour, so we can catch our flight home."
Rory got up and followed behind him. "Ok, don't be too long." She kissed him again and he pulled her too him tightly. Setting his hand behind her head and held her there for a minute, just kissing her. She loved that.
"See you soon," he whispered in her hair as he opened the door and left.
She closed the door and locked it. Leaning up against she laid her head back on the hard wood and feeling her face turning red. She was happy. Things were going perfectly for once. Laying a hand on her stomach, she could feel the baby kicking. During all of her appointment she had chosen to not find out what the sex of the baby was. It would be a surprise.
Rory stepped away from the door and finished packing up all her belongings. By the time Logan had returned with his luggage, she was ready to go. He, with the help of a bellman, got her stuff downstairs and to the car waiting outside for them. They were on their way home to start their new life together.
"Luke!" Lorelai called from upstairs. "Come up here!" She could hear her husband scurrying up the stairs and into Richard's room as quickly as possible.
"What is it? What happened?" her husband asked between breaths.
"I thought you may want to change the diaper. You need to get used to it," his wife answered him smugly. He gave her a look and walked over. He realized why she asked as he got closer. The smell was atrocious. "Thanks hun," Lorelai said as she ran out the door.
Luke laughed, held his breath and did what any father would do – his duty. No pun intended. He finished up with Richard, whom was giggling and laughing the entire time. His son. Wow. Luke dressed him up and carried him downstairs to lay him in the crib down there. He turned the television on and took a seat on the couch.
"Are you going to the airport?" he asked him wife.
"I'm getting ready to go now," she said from the foyer. "You and Richard will meet us at my mom's tonight, right?"
"Yeah, yeah, we'll see you there. Just watching a movie for now," Luke said waving his hand up in the air. Lorelai smiled and walked out the door. She got in her jeep and was ready to pull out when she saw her husband come to the door with the baby. He was waving good bye with Richard. "Say bye-bye mommy."
"Good bye my baby boys!" Lorelai said as she backed up and headed for the airport.
Logan and Rory had had a decent flight and just deplaned in Connecticut. They had stayed overnight in Washington D.C. as to break up the trip home a little. It was nicer that way. As they headed to the luggage claim, Rory stopped a moment because she was feeling woozy. Logan immediately brought her over to a chair. "What's wrong?"
"My stomach is doing flip flops," she said as she sat down.
He laid a hand on her stomach and smiled. "The baby is kicking."
"Yeah, a little football player apparently."
She got back up and they kept going. "Are you feeling okay?" Logan asked as he balanced her, by keeping his hand on the small of her back.
"Nothing a little rest won't fix."
"Okay." They headed to the down escalator and made it to the luggage claim. Logan grabbed all their things and put them on a cart he had rented. As they turned around, they ran into Lorelai.
"Hey kids!" she greeted. She went over and hugged Rory tightly. "Is it possible you look bigger?"
"Mom."
"Kid."
"Hi," Logan said breaking up the Gilmore girls stare down. He laughed.
"Oh, hey Logan, father of my grandchild," Lorelai saluted him. They caught up on travel gossip and then walked over to the jeep, which was parked just outside the doors. Logan took the time to load everything in the car while Rory and Lorelai watched and caught up on some town gossip and the new addition, Richard.
A policeman, which worked at the airport, walked up to them and made a point to Lorelai that she shouldn't be parked there. "Ma'am this is a no parking zone. Only for pick-ups and drop-offs, that is quickly done."
"I'm sorry sir," Lorelai started. She grabbed her daughter and shoved her in front. "You see my daughter is pregnant and due any day now. We had to park here just in case anything happened."
The guy didn't look convinced at all. Logan walked up and patted the cop on the back. "Look man, we didn't know."
"No problem sir." The policeman walked away and started on another group of people.
Lorelai looked at Logan, in awe. "How did you do that?"
"Huntzberger stare." Logan laughed and everyone got into the car.
"Off to Emily's."
"Can we stop off and change first mom?"
"No problem Rory," Lorelai replied.
Emily had her staff prepare quite a meal tonight. Since it was a time for celebration; what with her new grandson, an upcoming great-grandson, Rory getting back together with Logan and so on. This would be a night to remember. She sat down in the living area and grabbed the book she had been reading. Leo came up behind her and kissed her head, "Darling."
"Good to see you Leo." Emily reached for his hand and squeezed. He took a seat beside her and grabbed his book. They both read in silence.
About an hour later the doorbell rang. The maid went and answered it. "Ahh, Mr. Danes, nice to see you," she greeted casually. "Emily is in the sitting room," she said taking his coat.
"Thank you." Luke said fumbling around to take his jacket off. "My wife?"
"Not here yet."
"Great, thanks." Luke straightened his posture and walked into the living area. I hate wearing these penguin suits. He felt so restrained.
"Luke! Nice to see you again," Emily and Leo both said at the same time.
"Good evening, how are you?"
"Great, where's Richard?" Emily asked looking around.
"Oh my God!" Luke screamed and ran out of the room. The front door opened and slammed shut. Minutes later Luke walked back in with his son.
Emily shot him an 'I can't believe this just happened' stare and Leo was right beside her to calm her down. "These things happen dear," he whispered.
"Yes, you forgot your son in the car?" Emily said through gritted teeth. "It happens to everyone."
"It was a mistake," Luke said embarrassed. "I'm so sorry Richard," he cooed to the baby.
Richard just spit up a bit and kept on giggling.
"When is Lorelai getting here," Emily asked trying to change the subject.
"Soon." Luke sat down with his son in his arms and stayed silent. His wife was going to have a field day with this. He just knew it. At that moment the doorbell rang again and voices could be heard in the hallway. Thank God, Lorelai was here.
Everyone walked into the living area and took a seat. Emily greeted Logan casually and hugged her granddaughter. She looked at Luke and then at Lorelai, "Do you have any idea what that caveman of a husband did tonight?"
Lorelai smiled, "What did my brute do?"
"He left Richard in the car." Emily lifted her hands up in frustration while Lorelai laughed.
"Mom left me in a bucket," Rory chimed in laughing. Logan laughed quietly.
"I can't believe…" Emily started but was interrupted by Logan standing up.
"I guess this is a good time to say that Rory and I are engaged," he announced loudly. Rory shot him a 'thank you for not letting grandma blow up on mom' look. He took out the ring and put it back on Rory's finger. They had taken it off for safe keeping while traveling.
Everyone was shocked and excited. They all congratulated each other and then put their attention on Richard. Rory finally got to meet her little brother. "Oh how adorable you are."
"You'll have one soon enough," her mom quipped.
"Thanks mom."
The maid walked in and announced that dinner was ready. It was going to be a nine course meal – Leo made sure of it and Emily had helped. Everyone sat down ready to eat when Leo stood up. "I guess it is time for my announcement," he said directly to Emily. "Dear would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"
Everyone looked at him and then at her. Lorelai nodded when her mother looked over at her. Dad would want you to, she mouthed to Emily. Emily stood up and held her hand out, "Yes."
Dinner was served.
