Rory had just finished up the article she was working on this morning and closed her laptop when Lorelai gets home. "Hey Mom." said Rory.
"Hey...I've been trying to remember all the way home if we made Thanksgiving plans for next week." said Lorelai. "We always were swamped, but this year I'm not remembering."
"Well the Kim's stopped doing such a big Thanksgiving and now it's just family only." said Rory. "Grandma likely isn't hosting one as she's in Nantucket, and well it would be weird to go to Luke's when you're now married to him."
"True...you're always too logical." said Lorelai, slipping out of her heels. "Guess we will figure it out. So how was the rest of your day?"
"I got the paint swatches to Tom, who all but fainted." said Rory, "and then honestly besides working on an article for a paper, I haven't been really doing a lot of anything. I think I actually miss having a job."
"Well, maybe it's time to send your resume around." said Lorelai, sitting down at the kitchen table. "Granted finding a job when you'll need maternity leave about six months in..."
"Actually a paper Logan is overseeing with the family business has an opening." said Rory. "He offered me the job last night. I'm just not sure if I should take it."
"Normally I might protest." said Lorelai getting up to make some coffee. "But after everything the Huntzberger's have done, plus I mean it's not like you would be working directly below Logan...and all the job searching you were doing a couple months ago...it might not be the worst idea."
"That is a good point." said Rory thinking about it. "I think I'll talk to him more about it later."
"Think about what?" said Luke, entering with some groceries. "Sorry, didn't mean to interrupt."
"It's okay Luke." said Rory, getting up to help him put groceries away. "Just a job I might take."
Luke chooses not to push it, figuring he'll hear about it later from Lorelai. "So how does chicken parm sound? With spaghetti and salad? Figure we have been eating out too much lately."
"Sounds delicious." said Logan, entering. "Sorry I'm a little late. I promise to set better hours."
"It's fine." said Rory, giving Logan a kiss while Lorelai and Luke's backs are turned. "Just good to see you."
"Give me a second to change and Luke, is there anything I can do to help?" said Logan.
"You and Rory could work on the salad. Otherwise, not really." said Luke. "I'm not good with a second cook around the stove. No offense meant."
"I won't take any." Logan leaves and changes. Rory and Logan work on chopping up stuff for a salad.
"You know," said Lorelai, buttering some bread for garlic bread. "I think I'm realy going to miss this - family dinners - when you guys move out. It's been really nice."
"I agree." said Rory. "We'll have to make it a habit to do at least once or twice a week."
Logan hands Rory a glass of sparkling cider before handing Lorelai a glass of wine. He clinks their glass against theirs. "I'm definitely up for that. You guys are definitely closer than my family has ever been."
"Well as of a couple weeks, and you are going to be family." said Lorelai. "So might as well go ahead and consider yourself family."
"I'll drink to that." said Luke, sipping at a beer.
About a half hour later, everyone sits down to enjoy the meal. After some small talk and finishing dinner, the dishwasher is loaded.
"I'm so glad I let you talk me into installing that dishwasher." said Lorelai to Luke, closing the appliance. "Makes the kitchen look different, but makes dishes oh so much easier." Turning to Rory and Logan, "What are you guys up to this evening?"
"Honestly, I'm thinking about taking a jog." said Logan and noticing Lorelai and Rory looking at him funny. "Hey, some people do exercise...plus I really have been cutting back since I got here. Either of you are welcome to join me." After both of them shaking their heads, he heads out promising to be back in a little bit.
Rory and Lorelai end up in the living room to watch some TV. "I wasn't kidding before - it's nice having you guys around. And really nice having you back in the house." said Lorelai to Rory. "I'll miss you guys when you move out this weekend."
"The two blocks we're actually moving." said Rory, laughing. "Mom, you'll be welcome over anytime."
"It's like three or four blocks." said Lorelai defensively. "And thank you."
A little while later, Logan returns and after a quick shower, he and Rory retire to their room.
"So Logan, remember that job offer?" asked Rory, feeling a little embarrassed to ask for the job. "What's the spot for?"
"Features." said Logan. "You want it?"
"Actually, I think so." said Rory. "When would I need to interview? Or start?"
"You can start Monday." said Logan. "The reporter has to leave come Friday, so we really need someone in. And I believe you would pass the background check anyways." Logan leans over and gives Rory a kiss. "I'm glad you're taking it, Ace. At least we'll see a little more of each other as I work in the building."
"That was definitely one of the perks." said Rory. "Anything else you want to do tonight?" Rory gives Logan a wink and starts unbuttoning her top.
"Definitely." said Logan, slipping off his t-shirt.