Chapter 29
Normal
In the weeks following his trip things started to feel normal. After the last trip Logan kept his promise and traveled as little as possible, which lately meant he wasn't traveling. They got into a pattern, they would wake up go to work and then either go out for dinner or spend the evening at home. They each found out the other's quirks, at first they tried to ignore them but eventually some did get annoying.
"Logan, is it so hard to throw your socks into the laundry hamper."
"I wouldn't say hard, more like inconvenient"
"Funny."
"Okay, I'll start throwing my socks in the hamper if you remember to put the cap back on the toothpaste."
"What? I always do."
"No you don't."
"Yes I do I remember taking the top off every time."
"Could it be because I put it back on? Do you remember putting it back on?"
"Okay fine, I'll try to remember to put the cap back on."
He walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her. "And I'll try to remember to throw my socks in the hamper."
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Thanksgiving Day rolled around along with invitations to dinner. They were already thankful that the Gilmore's, Hayden's and the Huntzberger's decided to have dinner together. Obviously the families were more than happy about the young couple. The other invitation was for Sookie's annual dinner at the INN.
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving Rory and Logan walked into the Gilmore-Hayden residence. "Marco."
"Polo." But it wasn't her mother's voice it was the voice of her best friends. There were screams followed by hugs.
"You're hear, I didn't think you would be getting in till late tonight." Rory screamed delightedly.
"We decided to fly out a little early, this way we get to enjoy Gilmore movie night." Jenna responded.
"I'm so happy you're here. I've missed you so much."
"What about me baby girl?" A male voice added.
"Of course I've missed you C.J., but I've missed Jenna more."
"You really know how to show the love. Hey Logan, how is everything going? It this one..." Pointing to Rory. "Driving you crazy, yet?"
"I plead the fifth." Logan quickly responded.
"What do you mean you plead the fifth? Usually people who don't want their answer to incriminate themselves plead the fifth? Are you saying that I drive you crazy?" Rory ranted.
He pulled her to him and whispered in her ear "every night."
"Will you stop that, she's still my little sister."
"Okay everyone let's stop this annoying chatting and get to what we came here for…Gilmore-Hayden movie night." Lorelai proclaimed. "Rory, Logan, why don't you go up and get into some more comfortable clothes, and you do know I mean sweats; then meet us in the theater."
They moved toward their stairs
"And you better be in the theater within fifteen minutes." Lorelai added.
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Rory and Logan were walking from their first Thanksgiving dinner at Sookie's, "I still don't know how you and your mom still have room to eat some more. I can barely get my feet to move."
"It's all those years of Gilmore-Hayden movie nights, my stomach is trained to take in massive amounts of food."
"How long do we have until dinner at your grandparent's?"
"A couple of hours."
"So we have some time before we have to leave your parent's house, a house that right now and for the next hour or so will be empty." The rest of the Gilmore-Haydens remained at Sookie's.
"Yeah," she saw this smirk. "Why what did you have in mind?" she knew what he wanted but played coy.
"I was thinking I need to work up an appetite."
"So you were planning on taking a run?" she replied glibly.
"You think your funny, don't you?" he began to tickle her but Rory pulled away and jogged away. Logan went after her.
"Logan stop. You know I don't like to run."
"You wouldn't have to run if we went up to your room."
"Fine, let's go." She dramatically sighed her response.
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The time flew by and they were standing outside of the Gilmore residence.
"Where did you two disappear to?" Lorelai questioned Rory and Logan.
"Logan couldn't handle the food and needed some air."
"So you have a lot of fresh air in your room?" Lorelai responded with a laugh.
"Busted." Jenna mumbled.
"Mom, don't you think you should ring the doorbell?" Rory responded to change the subject.
"Why me?"
"She's your mother."
"But she's your grandmother and she loves you more."
"Will you two stop it, grandma loves me best and I already rung the doorbell." C.J. added.
Sure enough the door opened a second later and they were ushered into the foyer.
"I'm glad you all decided to join us. At least you're not late for dinner. Olga take their coats and you can tell Henry that we will be ready for dinner in half an hour." With that the scared maid took their coats and scurried into the kitchen.
Emily led the group into the parlor. Everyone was already there, Richard, Straub, Francine, Mitchum, Shira, and Elias. Honor and Josh were lucky enough to have to go to Upstate New York for dinner with his family.
The half hour was filled with small talk and drinks, they than made it into the dinning room and were presented with a turkey large enough to feed fifty people.
Richard stood up to make a small speech. "Emily and I would like to thank everyone here to joining us on this day of family, and although everyone here is not part our family we hope that one day that will change."
"Here, Here." Mitchum responded while raising his glass. "On behalf of my family I would like to thank everyone for having us here and may this year be the start of a new tradition."
Lorelai leaned over to her daughter "Well at least you know they like you and him being together."
Rory just smiled.
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They walked into the house around ten o'clock.
"Ugh, I'm tired. This has been a long day." Lorelai whined as she fell onto the couch. "I was fine until my mother drained the life from me. I swear she is a vampire, except instead of blood she sustains herself on sucking my life force."
"Mom, she wasn't that bad."
"Of course she wasn't bad to you because you're her favorite."
"Whatever. Well I'm off to bed, we have an early start tomorrow. I love Black Friday. Goodnight everyone." She gave Logan a kiss and disappeared up the stairs.
"I don't understand, you all have money so what's the draw about Black Friday?" Logan asked.
"It's all about the hunt for the goods. Getting the item before someone else, it's like hunting but without the blood." Lorelai explained.
"Lorelai, what about that the year when that woman tried to take your dress?" Jenna asked.
"Okay so there may be some blood, but she deserved it I was holding that dress in my hand."
"Well I'm off to get some sleep, see you in a few hours." Jenna announced after giving C.J. a kiss.
Lorelai made her way to the stairs "Goodnight boys. This place better not be a mess in the morning."
"Yes dear." Christopher replied and walked over to give her a kiss. After she was out of earshot he turned to his son and Logan. "So how about some poker?"
They had played well into the morning knowing that they would be able to sleep once the women left for the mall.
"So Logan, it seems like the families are happy about you and Rory." C.J. remarked in a Godfather tone.
"You think." He replied sarcastically. "Every since they found out that Rory and I were dating my dad pretty much remind me daily how lucky I am that she's willing to put up with me. Not that I don't agree but I seriously think they like her more than me."
"It the charm of the Gilmore Girls, even though the circumstances in which Lorelai and I ended up in weren't ideal at sixteen my parents still thought she was the best thing since sliced bread. Even today no matter how much Emily reprimands her my mother still finds her charming and enduring."
"Hey dad, it's not only the girls, you know how irresistible I am being a Gilmore Guy."
"So you're abandoning the Haydens, I'll remember that when I revise my will."
"Now that I think of it, it must be the fortunate combination of Gilmore and Hayden that make me as great as I am."
"I take it Jenna hasn't depleted your ego completely." Logan laughed.
"Are you kidding, Jenna got him so whipped I wonder how he remembers to think for himself."
"Very funny dad, but I'm not the only one, you and Logan here are pretty whipped also."
"And I couldn't be any happier." Christopher responded.
"Same here." Logan added.
"So she's really the one for you?" C.J. questioned.
"She is the one for me. Actually I'm glad we have this time because I wanted to let you know that I plan on asking Rory to marry me."
"Wow, I'm surprised I mean it's only been about half a year."
"I know we haven't been together for lyears but I know it's right, that she's the one I want to spend the rest of my life with…How long was it before you knew Jenna was the one?"
Chris started to laugh. "It took him a little longer than most. If Rory didn't push him and Jenna together they would still be stealing glances at each other."
"I was going to ask her out…eventually." He chuckled. "Dad, you don't seem surprised at Logan's announcement, so how long have you known and more importantly does mom know?"
"Logan approached me about a month ago and to answer your second question, are you kidding! If your mom knew Rory would already know."
"I plan on asking Lorelai on Sunday before we leave. Your father figures she could maybe keep it a secret for a week."
"You're asking her next weekend."
"That's the plan."
"So you'll be my brother-in-law, well welcome to the family."
"If she says yes."
"If she doesn't then she'll prove my diagnoses of her when she was five…that she's special, in an eating paste kind of way."
"Do I need to remind you of who really ate the paste?" Christopher reprimanded.
"I always knew there was something special about you C.J." Logan chuckled.
"Shut up, and play."
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Shopping was just what the girls needed. After all the eating the day before they needed to burn some calories and shopping was one of the favorite forms of exercise.
"Rory, tell me the truth how are things living with Logan? I know when C.J. and I moved in together there was some adjustment to say the least."
"It's really great. I love falling asleep with him and waking up next to him. I'll admit some of his habits annoy me but we're working through them."
"So the honeymoon is already over, I told you baby girl, the visiting on weekends would be nothing like living together."
"Mom, can you at least not call me baby girl in public? And the honeymoon is definitely not over."
"If you're referring to sex, then I guess your dad and I are still on our honeymoon."
"Mom, please no referring to sex with dad."
"Baby girl how many times do I have to tell you that if I didn't have sex with your dad you and your brother would not be here."
"I understand the concept mom, doesn't mean I have to hear about my parents and their sex life."
"Fine if you can't handle the subject we best be moving, we still have a few more hours of shopping to go and shoes are still calling me." Lorelai proclaimed.
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I know this chapter was a little more choppy than usual but I wanted to get through it. Please review.
