Rory finished with her calls first, and laid down on her bed. She couldn't help, but imagine things that could go wrong in the next three weeks. She calmed herself by looking at the ring again. She couldn't believe Logan held onto it all these years. Even better, how had he kept it hidden. Emily had been right three weeks is a short time, but she felt between everyone, her and Logan would certainly be able to work it out. She was thinking over ideas for the wedding when Logan walked into the room and flopped down on the trundle. "That bad?" she asked.
"The first two yeah." said Logan. "First two were Shira and Mitchum. Mom was as awful as usual and Dad, well, was Dad. Then I called Colin and Finn and then Honor." Logan realized now was as good of a time as ever. "How would you feel if Honor was my 'best man'?"
"Wouldn't that make her more of a best woman?" asked Rory teasingly. "But honestly, it's fine. I like Honor. But you already asked her, didn't you?"
"I'm that transparent, huh?" asked Logan.
"Couldn't choose between the boys?" asked Rory.
"You sound just like my sister." said Logan. "It's also because she's the only person in my family I actually like. You two always got along when we were dating."
"Don't fret, Huntzberger." said Rory. "It's fine. I asked Paris to be one of my bridesmaids. Guess we'll have an uneven number on each side, but who cares."
"This has been the craziest week ever...and it's only Friday!" said Logan. "I can't even believe I've talked to my parents this much this week. That may be more crazy."
Rory and Logan hear the front door opening. "Must be Mom and Luke. Those calls did take awhile."
Logan glances at the clock on Rory's nightstand. "It did get late fast. I feel bad, I had thought about picking up ingredients to cook."
There's a knock on Rory's door. "Hey guys! Dinner!" said Lorelai playfully.
"You can open the door, we're decent." said Rory.
Lorelai opens the door. "Sorry, barely used to you being home and now two...just getting used to it. We brought food from Luke's for dinner as we doubted anyone would feel like cooking. And don't think I didn't notice you posted the ultrasound on the fridge. Little Bean's going to be so cute, I know it." With that, Lorelai turns and walks to the table to unpack the food.
"So you told her?" said Logan with a laugh. "How did that go over?"
"She only mildly mocked." said Rory, "which means she kind of likes it."
Rory and Logan join Lorelai and Luke in the kitchen. "Rory says you basically will eat anything?" said Lorelai, putting burgers, fries, and a slice of peach pie in front of everyone.
"Basically, yeah." said Logan. "I've never really been much of a picky eater."
Everyone sits and eats dinner, making small talk. Lorelai tells about Sookie accidentally setting a glass baking dish on fire. Luke talks about a group of teenagers who ordered nothing but water and one order of fries and sat at a table for hours. Rory and Logan mention the colors they are considering for the house and the details about the wedding phone from the phone calls and about the member of the wedding party.
"I didn't want to suggest this earlier...but if you wanted, I could make your dress." said Lorelai. "I know you like simple and I know I could get it done in time."
"Are you sure?" asked Rory. "I mean personally I'd love it. But I don't want to stress you out either."
"I want to. You're my only daughter." said Lorelai, and then looking at Luke. "I mean I love April too and she is my stepdaughter now - I keep forgetting about it."
Luke laughs. "Don't worry about it. I mean she isn't around much and you two are pretty close as it is. You didn't insult me." Luke glances at the clock. "It's almost time for the town meeting - we should probably head over."
"Good idea!" said Lorelai, as everyone gets up to get their coats. They all walk over to Ms Patty's as it's already filling up with people.
"Lorelai! Rory!" calls out Babette. "I saved you four some seats over here!"
"I never know how you managed to do this." said Lorelai as her small group walks over and sits in the four seats.
"It's her charm." said Morey, with a smile.
"I hereby call this meeting to order." said Taylor, banging the gavel. Taylor goes through the usual order of business and complaints. Gypsy and Andrew had gotten in another car accident and everyone votes to who's fault it seemed to be. Luke had a complaint about Taylor's window again. And after about two hours, Taylor finally bangs the gavel again. "So one final order of business."
"What else could possibly be going on?" complains Luke. "You have run the meeting over...again!"
"You would say this one is a bit more personal for you, Luke." states Taylor. "It's about some rumors going through town."
Rory couldn't take it and stand. "Fine. As you all already likely know, I got engaged...to Logan." Rory puts a hand on Logan's shoulder. "Though I was hoping to ask if we could use the gazebo and town square for a wedding...in December."
Lorelai couldn't believe how much Rory just stood up for herself. "Hopefully you can't object to that." Lorelai said chiming in too. "Pretty much anyone who wants to come is invited."
"Well, that sounds alright." states Taylor. "What date so we can mark it down?"
"December 3rd." said Rory. "It's in about three weeks."
People start whispering to each other, wondering why the wedding is so fast and how Logan and Rory are back together again. "Order, people, order!" states Taylor banging his gavel again. "Ms Patty, it's set in the books?"
"Of course, Taylor." said Ms Patty. "What do you think I do all these years sitting up here?"
Lorelai looks at Rory, trying to give her a look if she wants more rumors to continue or to squish them now. Rory shrugs and stands. "One more thing...as Taylor likely already knows, we bought the Twickham house. And we are expecting sometime next year. I figure everyone may already be talking about it and I would rather not be gossiped about."
After a few more minutes of chatter, Taylor bangs the meeting to an end and everyone files out. "So how did you like your first town meeting?" asks Lorelai to Logan. "I mean you might have attended one or two with Rory back in the day, but now as a resident."
"Honestly, I find Taylor funny." said Logan, with a shrug. "Though I can see how he would probably get annoying after awhile."
"You don't have to tell me." said Luke with a mutter. "Sorry, he tends to tick me off at least once a day. It's like it's his personal mission in life."
Lorelai puts her arm around Luke. "Remember that time you threw a pan at him?"
"Near him...I didn't hit him." says Luke defensively, as they walk up on the porch. "Though don't tempt me."
"Alright, so it's getting late. I'm going to bed." said Rory.
"I'll join you. It's been a long day." said Logan. "Goodnight you guys."
"Same. Goodnight Kids." said Lorelai, causing Rory's eyes to roll. "See you in the morning."
After getting dressed for bed and after turning off the lights, "You don't mind me just ending all the rumors at the meeting, right?" said Rory.
"Nah." said Logan. "Plus it wasn't like they weren't going to find out soon enough anyways. Plus honestly more your news around here since well they know you."
"They will get to know you too, Logan." said Rory. "And love you almost as much as I do."
Rory and Logan fall asleep, sharing the twin bed and snuggled together.
