Thinking on it a moment, Rory walked over to Babette's and knocked on the door.
"Hey Darlin'!" said Babette, in her shrill loud voice. "Come in, come in. Morey, Rory's here!" Babette ushers Rory into her living room as she continues talking. "What brings you here today, babe?"
"Hey Rory." calls Morey from his seat at the piano, where he's working on a tune.
"Hey Babette! How are you?" said Rory. "Same to you Morey." Morey responds with a nod and continues with what he's doing.
"I'm good, just listenin' to Morey makes me swoon." said Babette, with a laugh.
"Well I heard you might know some information on the real estate agent handling what Mom calls The Oasis." said Rory, also listing the address.
"Oh, we all know it as The Oasis after Dwight." said Babette, who had somehow already managed to bring Rory a cup of cocoa. "I believe a new lady named Lavie Anders is handling it. She has the most darlin' little girl. I'll write down her number before you go."
"Oh cool and that would be perfect." said Rory, taking a sip of the cocoa. She couldn't help but laugh since she figured Babette still saw her as the little girl who thought her lawn contained a fairy circle.
"Any special reason you are lookin' at the property?" said Babette with a wink.
"Just curious is all." said Rory. "I am so behind on things in town." She could tell Babette didn't exactly buy it, but left it alone. After a few hours of chit-chat, she managed to get the number and pull herself away. "Thanks for having me."
"Anytime, Sugar." said Babette, closing the door behind Rory and going back in to Morey.
Rory laughs and dials the number once she's back on her porch.
After a few rings, a kind friendly voice said, "Hello, Lavie Anders speaking. How can I help you?"
"Hey, my name is Rory. I was wondering if you were handling a certain property in town." Rory gives the address. "If so, I would like to see it when you have a chance."
"Yes...and honestly, I'm free now if you are...or we can make an appointment for tomorrow." said Lavie Anders. "And just all me Lavie, everyone does."
"Lavie is a cute name. But yeah now would be fine. I would just need a few minutes to get there." said Rory.
"Okay, let's just meet at the property in about ten minutes." said Lavie. "See you then." Lavie hangs up.
Rory texts Logan about looking at a house near her mom's. He responds with a thumbs up sign. Rory sighs as it's typical Logan, but knows he'll respond when she has more information. She walks over to The Oasis where Lavie Anders is waiting for her.
"Hey! You must be Lavie." said Rory walking up.
"Yes!" said Lavie. "You must live nearby already!"
"Yeah, just over there." said Rory, gesturing. "I live with my mom currently. You might know her from town...Lorelai Gilmore?"
"She runs the inn, right?" said Lavie, unlocking the door.
"Yep, The Dragonfly." said Rory.
"So this is it. The last owners updated the whole downstairs." said Lavie, walking through the downstairs with Rory pointing out the recent renovations. Rory was surprised with all the work done as it really didn't remind her of The Oasis any more and looked extremely nice. The downstairs contained a nice size living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a den, a small sunroom, and a small guest bathroom.
"And upstairs?" asked Rory. "I can't remember how many bedrooms it is. I've only been in here a couple times in the past and it was 5-6 years ago, back when the property got the nickname."
"Master and then two decent size rooms. The master has it's own bathroom and then there's a hall bathroom." said Lavie, leading the way upstairs. There's a knock on the front door and Lavie heads back down. "Feel free to look around."
Rory wanders around looking at the smaller rooms first, and is about to walk into the master when she spots Logan. "Oh you! What are you doing here?" She gives him a hug. "You always have to surprise me!"
"Sorry, but it's too much fun." said Logan, laughing. "I headed this way the second I got your text. I wanted to see too...and while I could have toured it later, I thought together might be nice...even if you already saw most of it first."
"So what do you think?" said Rory, forgiving Logan, but rolling her eyes at his antics.
"I quickly toured the downstairs and it looks nice." said Logan. "Though I have to admit I had just gotten upstairs when I heard you head this way and popped in here to surprise you."
Rory led him around the upstairs. "I think it's a decent size. What do you think?" said Rory, as the stopped back in the master.
"I agree." said Logan. "Seems perfect honestly. And if we ever need more space, we could consider an expansion over the sunroom to add another bedroom."
"Look at you, already looking into the future." said Rory. "Who says I will want to go through more pregnancies?"
"Tons of guest rooms? A media room? Craft room? Home offices?" said Logan, thinking of suggestions. "Trust we will fill the space somehow." He gives Rory a hug. "Want to go down and talk about asking price?"
"Actually I do." said Rory. "Though I realized earlier I don't really have my share of a down payment."
Logan laughs and gives Rory a squeeze. "You think I care about things like that? I have plenty of money again and am more than happy to share, Ace. Let's go talk numbers...though I'm willing to pay the full asking price though."