After all the emotional speeches were done and dusted, Rory and Logan spent some much needed time talking with all their guests.

Rory still couldn't quite believe that Logan had managed to sneak around behind her back and arrange for all her nearest and dearest to join them at such short notice. She had been especially impressed with how he'd managed to arrange for Zach to take time off work with the boys so that Lane could get into the city to be there for her best friends big day. She hadn't been able to get back to Stars Hollow as much as she would have liked recently and she had really missed talking to Lane. Logan had always been the master of surprises and once again, he had completely pulled it out of the bag. Not that Rory would have minded had it just been them for the day – she was more than happy with the decision to elope – but it had made it all the more special that their loved ones could share in the excitement with them.

As Logan made his way around the room he felt very pleased with himself. It had been a real effort to try and get all the most important people in their lives there but he had really wanted to make the day special for Rory. As much as it had been her idea to elope, he was fully aware just how important her friends and family were to her and so when she had disappeared off to buy her dress, he had immediately started calling everyone so that they could make their plans to head into the city.

"Lane! I'm so glad that you came" Rory said as she hugged her oldest friend.

"Are you kidding? I wouldn't have missed this for the world!" Lane squealed.

"Can you believe after all these years we've finally done it?" Rory asked waving her wedding ring at her friend.

"Do you know what? I can believe it! It was always meant to be this way, you know?" Lane sighed as she smiled at Rory "I might not have always approved, but I think we all knew that you'd eventually get to this point".

Rory nodded. Lane had been particularly supportive of her the previous year and she would always be grateful. Rory had found herself somewhat lost, almost floundering, with no home, no job and she had got herself into this 'agreement' with Logan, which was something Lane had viewed as a potentially destructive relationship – if that's what it could be called at all - but still, Lane had pushed her own feelings to the side and remained steadfast in her support of Rory.

"Thanks, Lane," Rory said putting her hand on top of her friend's hand "You've been such a good friend to me, I don't know what I would have done without you this past year."

Lane squeezed Rory's hand and smiled at her "Oh you'd have been fine, you've got that Gilmore Girl ability to bounce back, just like your mom! Speaking of the Gilmore Girls…" Lane pointed to the other two Gilmore women who were approaching them.

"Come here kid" Lorelai called to Rory with her arms open wide. Rory smiled as her mom gave her the biggest, warmest hug.

"You're not mad are you mom? I mean, honestly?" Rory looked at Lorelai carefully. Marrying Logan was something that she had wanted to do immediately but she hadn't wanted to hurt anyone in the process and she hoped that underneath it all, her family were okay with their decision.

"No! Of course not. Actually, I am relieved more than anything…" Lorelai laughed.

"Relieved?" Rory asked, looking a bit puzzled.

"Yes! Relieved! Boy oh boy, you two have had so many ups and downs and misunderstandings over the past few months, I wasn't sure that we'd ever see this day!" Lorelai exclaimed "but I am really glad we did" she winked.

"Hello Rory," Emily said to her granddaughter.

Rory looked at her grandma nervously. "Hey grandma…," she said as she bit her lip. "I am really glad you could make it from Nantucket, I know it's a long journey for you."

"Yes, well it was rather short notice but fortunately I wasn't on the rota at the museum today, and Logan kindly sent a car for me."

Rory scanned the room for her new husband and smiled when she saw him sitting with his friends. He really did think of anything, and sending a driver to collect Emily, demonstrating how much he wanted her to come to New York would have gone some way to appeasing her. Logan clearly had felt Rory's eyes on him and he looked up at her and flashed her one of his winning smiles.

"Well, I am really happy that you are here," Rory told her grandmother "It wouldn't have been the same without you."

Emily beamed at her granddaughter "He's a fine young man Rory, your grandfather would have been very happy for you both today."

"I hope you're not too upset Grandma, I know how important it…" Rory started before Emily interrupted her by holding her hand up.

"I am not upset at all Rory, I can see this was what you both wanted. Besides, it gives us a good excuse for another party doesn't it!" Emily winked at Rory.

Rory smiled "Absolutely! We're still going to have another ceremony at some point. I definitely want to have a proper party when I am a lot less pregnant and can really let my hair down!"

"You look very happy Rory" Emily smiled.

"I am Grandma. I really am"

Logan had taken a seat at a table with his friends while Rory was busy making the rounds with her family.

"So, all this – it was all a bit unexpected Huntz?" Colin said as he waved his arms animatedly around the room.

Logan shrugged happily "It was all Rory's idea. Far be it from me to go against the wishes of my heavily pregnant fiancé" he joked.

Steph rolled her eyes "It's so typical of you guys! We'd almost be disappointed if you'd done something the usual way for once…"

"Ah you know us Steph, never have been traditionalists" Logan smirked. "Why start now?"

"I'm just glad you two finally sorted yourselves out," Finn said taking a swig of his scotch. "It's taken you long enough to get here…"

"….and we couldn't have done it without your help Finn" Logan put his arm around his friend's shoulder. "Thanks for everything you've done for us mate."

"Aww, jeez man. You're making my eyes water here…" Finn said, pretending to dab invisible tears away. "Glad to be of service mate. Now, just don't screw it up okay!"

Logan put his hands up in defence "I won't, I won't! Now, who wants a drink…" he said as he got up from the table to head towards the bar. As he stood waiting for the drinks to be prepared, he noticed his father approaching. Mitchum walked over and stood next to Logan at the bar.

"Logan. We've not really hand chance to talk yet today…"

Logan grimaced. He knew that they hadn't yet had the chance to talk because he'd been actively avoiding talking with Mitchum and Shira. Sure, he had invited them there but that was because it seemed the right thing to do and he knew Rory would have been on his case about it had he failed to mention it to them. He hadn't actually expected them to turn up, as he also knew that his parents were unlikely to be happy with the situation, especially as they hadn't followed what his mother deemed to be the right protocols when it came to society nuptials.

"Look, Dad. I don't really want to get into this here. I know you're going to be pissed at us for how we've done this. We never did the prenup you wanted…"

Mitchum scoffed and rolled his eyes to the ceiling. He couldn't believe that his son really thought that's what he'd be concerned about today. Yes, in the past their discussions about Logan's future had been rather heated. Mitchum was naturally very protective of the Huntzberger family assets but any fool could see that Rory truly loved Logan and wasn't interested in him just for the money or advantageous connections. He wasn't worried in the slightest that Rory was using Logan as a meal ticket.

"Logan is that all you really think I care about?" he asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Well…" Logan paused before continuing.

"Logan, I simply wanted to congratulate you, that is all. Rory is a great girl, you obviously make each other very happy – and if you're happy, I am happy. We can worry about all the other stuff later." he said as he handed his son his scotch

"Cheers!"

Logan took the drinks back to the table where his friends were waiting for him to return before he headed over to where Rory was sitting talking with his sister Honor and her husband Josh.

"I'm sorry to interrupt but may I steal my beautiful wife away for a dance?" Logan said, placing his hands gently on Rory's shoulders.

Honor laughed. "As long as I live, I will never ever get used to my baby brother calling you his wife," she said looking at Rory. "It was a big enough shock when he introduced you as his girlfriend!"

Logan pulled a face and rolled his eyes at his sister.

"You sure you want to dance Logan?" Rory said looking up at him and then down towards her bump "I fear that there may be lives lost if I take this thing out onto the dance floor"

Logan laughed before dragging his bride onto her feet and leading her away from the table. As they swayed comfortably in time to the music and enjoyed the private, intimate moment, Logan snaked his arms around Rory's waist.

"Wow. Almost can't reach all the way around you now Ace!"

"Rude!" Rory said playfully slapping him on the chest.

"Ow, no need for violence, I am kidding!" Logan said before he kissed her gently on the lips before breaking away. "You'll never guess what just happened Ace"

Rory looked at Logan quizzically "Well, that's a really tough one" she said, pretending to think hard. "I mean, what with my mom here, Emily Gilmore, Finn, your parents….so many things could have happened…I just don't know where to start…"

"Ha you're right Ace, the possibilities are absolutely endless!" Logan laughed "But let's start with my father…"

"Oh no," Rory grimaced "What did he do?"

"Nothing – that's just it. He came over and just offered his congratulations. We clinked glasses and he said he was happy for us. I mean, it certainly took me by surprise but I guess he seemed sincere…"

Rory looked at Logan in faux-astonishment.

"I know, right! Very unnerving." Logan said kissing the top of her head.

"I think it's nice that's he's being accepting and making an effort to get along. It's exhausting battling people all the time, we should all be on the same side if we are going to work together as a family". Rory said laying her head gently on Logan's shoulder.

Logan knew that Rory was right. They all needed to move on and get along now, which seemingly was going to be a lot easier now that Mitchum had completely accepted Rory into the family.

"I know I've said this already today but you look so beautiful Rory. I'll never forget this moment." Logan sighed contentedly.

"Me neither" she replied, pulling away slowly from Logan and looking him in the eyes. "Because I think my water just broke!"

A/N: I'm back, thanks for being so patient! This story is likely to be wrapped up in the next couple of chapters. I'm already working on my next fanfic! Please review x