Logan runs his hands through his hair as he tries to think of the next move to make. Logan cannot help but be reminded about the times that he has witnessed Rory in this state. Takeaway the pregnancy and this is pacing on the dock before stealing a yacht, before deciding to leave Yale... problems with her mother... so many times and each and every time there was only one option. You may have 146 available options when someone points a gun to your head, when Rory Gilmore is pacing the floor, there is only one way and that way is through.
Logan is painfully aware that is next move matters as he runs the risk analysis in his head. Does he get up and leave to force a reaction or does he sit here and wait for the next volley in his direction. With an internal laugh, Logan equates this to a game of chicken. The key to winning a game of chicken is knowing when to flinch. Echoing from below, Logan hears a familiar voice which may be the perfect excuse to lighten the current mood and buy a temporary reprieve. "Rory, Finn is here, why don't we go say hello?" The shock registers across Rory's face. "Finn is here, you called Finn?" The look of confusion is genuine, Rory has no idea of the connection between Finn and her current host. "Rory, you do know that Maj and Finn have known each other for over a decade, right?" Again, her reaction is genuine. "How in the hell would Maj know Finn?" Logan hesitates for a moment, he is really not sure if he should answer that question. "Rory, Finn knows Maj the same way I know her. Maj has been my father's attorney for decades..." Logan does not even get to finish the statement as Rory blows by him, heading for the stairs.
In flash of epiphany like revelation, it occurs to Logan that he had no idea of the web of connections between his family, friends and Rory's current host. Logan now truly knows the depth of irony that has enveloped him. Majestic knows his family and with Rory's old friend being here, Maj is a crux between two worlds that both are wrapped around a patient zero, Rory Gilmore.
Max and Matt cannot help but notice the smile that crosses Maj's features with the arrival of Finn. The affection and delight are a rare display of emotion on their sister's part. Normally she plays things cool and close to the vest. With an exchanged look, Matt and Max acknowledge that it has been a long time since they saw a look like that on their sister's face. Finn and Maj have barely released their embrace as Rory storms into the room, quite literally separating Maj and Finn, walking Maj into the center of the room.
"You are Mitchum's attorney?" Rory pushes a finger into Maj's shoulder. The expression on Maj's face turns from the afterglow of Finn to the calm, cool and collected attorney who is not going to be confronted in her own house. Finn makes a move toward Maj when he is stopped by Logan's hand on his arm. Finn offers a side glance to see that it is Logan. "How could you not tell me that you are Mitchum's attorney? How could you do that to me?" Rory's voice is roaring at Maj. Maj gently reaches up and removes Rory's hand from her shoulder. "Rory, I suggest you stop this right now." Maj's tone is quiet with words calmly even if coldly delivered. Matthew begins to rise with Maj responding with a small hand gesture in his direction. The gesture is for him to take his seat and not get involved.
"How could you lie to me like that?" Rory huffs as she begins to pace. Maj is not appreciative of an audience but she has been left with no choice. "Rory, my client list is none of your business." Maj turns to top off her glass and to get a drink for Finn. With her emotions clearly riding on the surface, Rory follows Maj across the room. With a whisper toward Logan, Finn responds with "well this is about to get interesting." Finn and Logan take seats in the room. Maj crosses the room handing her glass to Finn and the fresh glass to Logan.
"How could that be none of my business, you betrayed me." Rory is on Maj's heels, she knows she should back off but she can't. "Rory, I never betrayed you, hell a month ago, I didn't even know you. I hate to remind you but I did not invite you to stay here." Maj does not want to get into this in front of so many that matter to her. "Well, I was invited." Rory stomps out of the center of the room since it appears to be a little too much like an arena. "Rory, why don't you start with thank you."
Rory is caught completely off guard by Maj's statement "What?" The confused words stumble from her lips. "Why don't you try saying thank you. I have allowed you to live in my house for months despite the fact that it is a huge conflict of interest for me. I allowed you to stay here because the two people who invited you, mean the world to me." Maj walks away from Rory, towards Finn. With a smile and a wink and a head nod towards Finn, Maj heads for the door. Finn rises from his seat with a smile. "On that note, I'll say good night." Rory locks gaze with Finn. "Et tu Finn?"
Finn does not engage with Rory's statement. He is friends with Rory but his loyalty and his love is with Maj. He knows that Majestic did not know Rory Gilmore before whatever bizarre twist of fate brought her here. This was Matthew in origin, Finn can tell. He finds the irony amusing. With Maj's departure, Max correctly reads the room, deciding to intervene. Rory whips around towards Matt. "Is it true?" Matthew is feeling quite cornered and quite embarrassed. "Oh my god, it is true."
"Rory, when you called Jess, I offered Maj's house. Maj was actually in Vienna with Finn at the time." Matthew downs the rest of his glass to avoid a tell. "On that note, I think it is time for a time out. I am declaring a truce." Max rises with his collar in full effect on the room. Who is going to counter a priest. "I second the motion." Logan offers into the situation. "And on that note, come my dear brother, the father needs a ride home. Someone has to vouch for me with Sister Ester."
At this point, Matt will take the easy exit and nurse his wounded ego in private. "Come on. I'll drive." Matt rises to follow Max out the door. Rory now finds herself alone again with Logan. "How about we sleep on this." Logan offers with a soft smile. "I'll take the couch." Rory is feeling a bit of the fool. She knew all of this but her emotions got the best of her. She is mad, mad at the situation and everyone involved at this moment in time. She knows that the best move is to concede to Logan at least for tonight. "I am assuming that Finn is with Maj, there is another room upstairs." Logan is a bit surprised at the suggestion but he will let it ride as Rory motions for him to follow her back upstairs. At this point, the situation is too odd to process the outcomes. Logan will deal with the blast radius in the light of a new day.
