When the judge came back he said normally these kinds of lawsuits take a while but since there is so much evidence against them the judge had a ruling and found Shira along with new evidence of Mitchum's hand in it as well to guilty of attempted kidnapping, assignation and many other things. Shira will serve 15 years in prison with no chance of early parole. While Mitchum didn't directly help he still had his hands in it, had to hand over HPG and all of his assets.
The Huntzberger's were stunned at the outcome. They couldn't believe they had lost everything.
Rory and Finn along with everyone else were shocked. They did not expect that to happen at all. But Chris, Richard and Emily were proud and very happy with the outcome, it was rightly deserved.
Shira was carted off to prison and Mitchum had to hand over all his banking info and any banking information that he had stashed away. It was made clear that Logan and Elias got to keep everything that they had excluding HPG.
After they all left they went to Richard and Emily's house to gather
When at the Gilmore's Rory stuck to Finn like glue and thanked him profusely for everything.
Everyone else thanked Finn as well for everything he has done since the start.
They all talk about the lawsuit and what's going to happen with it. Just as they were discussing it Chris gets a call from the lawyer saying the money is there's to do what they want with it.
Rory says she wants to start a foundation that helps people who are shot/injured or traumatised from the shooting. For there to be a place they can go to. To talk, get help or anything else they need after the shooting experience.
They all loved the idea and would help it started.
As for HPG, she wasn't sure what to do yet.
It has been months since the trial and everything has settled down, Rory and Finn have started dating.
Before taking over HPG, Rory and Finn took a long trip to Australia to relax and unwind from all the craziness and drama the last little while.
The HPG take over was successful and a major hit with the all the investors and board members.
Its been just over a year since the shooting in Minneapolis, Rory and Finn were doing better than ever. They moved in together 6 months ago and Finn was thinking of proposing to Rory.
Rory was praised for making all kinds of changes at HPG for the better. Lately she's been thinking of ways to bring the company more into the digital era. She knew the one person that could help her but was scared of what would happen with him in her life again.
That night when she got home, she decided to talk with Finn about it.
"So how was your day?" Rory asks Finn
"It was okay, nothing major happened, same old. You? How was your day?" Finn asked
"Well, I was looking over everything and got to thinking of how everything is going digital and how we could get the company more digital. I know the person to ask, but what would that mean for him to be in my life again and our lives again." Rory said
"Ahhh ya, I would be fine with it, but all I care about is how you would be with him again." Finn said hugging Rory
"I don't know, I guess we'll have to see when and if he even agrees to do it. Would you make the call please? Rory asked
"Ok, if your sure this is what you want." Finn said
Rory nodded and Finn made the call
Over the past year Finn and Logan have only talked a handful of times. Colin didn't want to pick sides, but all 3 don't hang out together anymore its always separate.
Ring, Ring
Logan picks up the phone and says hello
"Hello?" Logan says
"Hey its Finn." Finn says
"Oh, hey man what's up? How are things?" Logan asks
"Things are going good, really well. How about you?" Finn asks
"Can't complain, things are good here too." Logan said
"So, the reason I called has to do with Rory." Finn said
"Really, what about? Nothing serious I hope?" Logan asked
"No nothing serious but that depends on how you take it and what you think?" Finn said
"Ok, I'll hear you, what's up?" Logan asked
"So, Rory came home and said she wants to start making HPG more digital but doesn't know how. She was thinking since you know more about that and know almost everything about HPG, you would be willing to help out." Finn explained
"I like the idea, I have to hand it to her she's done great things with the company. I'd be happy to help out." Logan said
"Thanks man, mean a lot. You should know how nervous she was, that's why she wanted me to call you." Finn said
"Gotcha, ok I'll be in town in a couple days, I'll text you when I'm in and we can meet up." Logan said
"Sounds good man, thanks again." Finn said
"No problem, see you soon." Logan said and hung up
"So, he said he'll do it. He is going to be in town in a couple days." Finn said
"Oh good, thanks for doing that." Rory said
"Hey, its no problem but are you sure your going to be ok with this?" Finn asked
"Ya, I think I will. Dr. Lee has said that I need to let go of my thoughts on Logan bringing trouble with him, when it was his parent's doing. I need to learn that I shouldn't have pushed him away like I did, just because of what Shira did." Rory said
"That's good you realize that, do you think you'll forgive him when he comes to town?" Finn asked
"Probably, I've been working on it a lot with Dr. Lee." Rory said
"Excellent, I'm proud of you for that." Finn said
Later that week
Logan had called the other day to say he was in town and they chose a time to meet up.
Today was that day and Rory was nervous and running late.
"Hey Rory you almost ready to go?" Finn asked
"One minute, I have to get my shoes and then I'm ready to go." Rory said
Rory got her shoes and both her and Finn left to meet Logan
At the café
Logan had just arrived and realized Rory and Finn weren't there yet. Once they arrived they ordered
Logan noticed that Rory was uncomfortable and decided to start the conversation first.
"So, where did you want to start?" Logan asked
"Probably upgrading the whole system, then updating the website and then eventually having the papers online for reading and subscription." Rory said
"Those are great idea's and a good start. We can work with that." Logan said
"Well that's good, you know more about them then I would so just have at it. Keep me updated." Rory said
"Ok, sounds good. When did you want to get it all done by? Is there a certain date?" Logan asked
"No, no date that it needs to be done by." Rory said
"Ok, when did you want to start it?" Logan asked
Rory was just about to answer when she couldn't stop herself from crying
Finn asks if she's ok, then Logan was just about to say something when she apologized for crying. She said it just came from out of know where. Logan said it was ok. Rory then asked if they could talk back at the penthouse. Logan said sure and they all left to go back to the penthouse.
When they got there Rory sat on one couch and Finn and Logan sat on the other.
Rory started the conversation by saying
"I'm sorry for pushing you away and blaming you. I think it was just all too much at the time. I've been talking with Dr. Lee and she says that I have to learn to forgive you and know that you had no part in what your parents did." Rory said
"Hey, I don't blame you one bit for anything. I understand how traumatic it all was even if I didn't actually go through it like you did. I still get it and to add my parents into the mixed was another thing. It may have hurt to see you seek comfort in my best friend but I knew he would do anything to protect you and keep you safe. I'm just sorry it happened at all and to you. I'm happy you're still seeing someone and talking everything out." Logan said
"Thank you, it means so much to know you don't hate me for everything, I mean I wouldn't blame you but its kind of a relief to hear." Rory said
"Hey, I could never hate you. I knew it wasn't really about me. It did make me think though and I went to go talk with someone too. I didn't even realize that you calling and everything that first happened was still so raw that talking really help, and also help me to understand why you were really pushing me away." Logan said
"Good for you, I'm glad you talked to someone too. I hope it helped as much as its been helping me." Rory said
"It has." Logan said
"Well, I'm happy that's all out in the open now. Shall we go get some dinner?" Finn asked
"Dinner, I think you've been spending too much time with her! I was going to suggest a drink." Logan said laughing