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When Rory finished the story they fell into silence for a while. She had tears in her eyes at the memory and Jess was at loss of words. He knew Lorelai was as stubborn as a mule, but he would never imagine that she could treat Rory like that with no reason. Sure, Rory had changed over the years but it was a good change. She was always a little to shy and a little sheltered. It was part of her charm but this woman sitting across from him was nothing if not amazing. She was fearless, she was accomplished and she had that strength, that only person who knows her value can have. She was also still the kindest, most caring person he knew. She was 100% herself, just better. And besides – everyone changes. He also wasn't the same person he was at age of 16, thank god. That meant he grew up, he learned from his mistakes. It's what becoming an adult is all about.

- So I see it didn't end well, ha? – He knew he should say something more appropriate, something deeper, but honestly, what can you say about situation like that?

- Yeah, you could say that… Anyway she packed her bags and went home that day. From then on she didn't call me even once and you should have seen her at the dinners at my grandparents…

- You guys were still going to that after this? – Jess couldn't hide his shock.

- Yeah, me, Logan, my grandparents and my mom – all around one table. It was awful really. She treaded us like air, me and Logan, she didn't even asked us to pass the salt. Like we weren't there. My grandmother was all over it but she was relentless. Months went by and I tried to reach out to her. I called a few times but she never picked up or called me back. Once I went to Stars Hollow to see her but she wouldn't opened the door, even if I knew she was in – her car was on the driveway and the lights were on inside… When I asked Logan to marry me…

- Wait, you asked him?!

- Yeah. – She smiled shyly at him. – I figured it was my turn, you know. So when I asked him to marry me, he said that he will on one condition. He wanted me to let him try and fix this thing with mom. So he went to see her at the Dragonfly Inn. She threw him out. She said that he "ruined me" – she used the air quotation marks. - and she don't want to see him ever again.

- She didn't even wanted to be at your wedding?

- There was no real wedding. We printed only few invitations that said we want our families and closest friends to came with us to the City Hall and there was small dinner reception after. I was set against big wedding, because of the job. You can imagine what would've happened if people at work would realized I'm married to our boss' boss' son. So we set a date and we made an appointment at City Hall. My grandparents were there, Logan's sister, Finn, Colin, Robert, Stephanie, Paris, Lane, my dad, even Logan's parents came, though his mother still isn't my biggest fan. And she never came, my own mother never came.

- Have you ever spoken to her before she… - Jess trailed off.

- No. Never. I tried few times but she never got back to me. And then the call came… And it was too late to fix anything…

Rory was crying silently. Jess wanted to came over to her, hug her but in the light of all the news, he didn't know if he should. So he only put his hand over hers to show her some support.

- So when you saw Logan at the gala it was all for show? – he couldn't believe her being married never came up in any of their conversations.

- Not really. For the past 8 months he was in London taking care of digitalizing our European papers. Mitchum couldn't do it himself, so we agreed to another long distance. But it is different now. We have the resources to travel often to see each other, we have the support from both families. It's not ideal but it's almost over. Anyway, he surprised me that evening, I didn't know he was coming so the shock wasn't all for show.

They sat together a little while longer, in silence.

- I'm glad you told me, Rory. I wish you had told me sooner, but I get that. I get it now why you didn't. And I'm very sorry that it was like this for you.

- It's a bitter-sweet story, yeah, but I'm glad I could told you. I hope you're not mad. Me not telling you isn't about you. It's just that you can't tell one side without the other and I really don't like reliving it.

- It's ok. I get that.

When Rory came home she felt exhausted. She took off her shoes and went to the living room where she found Logan on the couch with his laptop.

- Hey you, you're home late tonight.

- And you still are a work-dork. – She gave him a kiss. – I had that Christmas party at the office and then Jess and I went for a coffee. – She made a pause. – I told him about us. The whole story.

Logan looked up from his laptop. He should have seen it earlier. Her eyes were a little red and puffy and she looked tired. He put his laptop on the coffee table and pulled her into his lap. He kissed her forehead and hugged her as tight as he could without breaking her ribs.

- You know I love you, more than whole world, do you? – he asked her, while rocking her back and forth, like a baby.

- Of course I do and I love you too.

- Do you want to eat something? I made a mean chili con carne.

- Yeah, I'm starving.

They went to the kitchen and he started reheating the food. She poured two glasses of wine. They sat at the dinner table. She told him about her recent story and about new office gossips and he told her about Finn and Colin's latest adventure they told him about earlier that evening. After she finished eating and all the dishes were cleaned they cuddled on the couch.

- So I have a good news. – Logan started with a smile.

- Business related or home related?

- Both actually.

- Do tell!

- I'm coming back home. For good.

- Oh my god! Really?! – She jumped up and down like a little girl that got her first pink tutu.

- Ace, you're going to spill the wine all over the couch! Stop bouncing!

- I can't, I'm too excited! I will finally see you more and you will be home every day! – She bounced some more.

- If you won't stop I'm not telling you the rest of my good news!

- I'm still, I'm still – She told him with glam in her eyes.

- Good girl. I'm going to do some changes in our digital layout in NYH so you are going to see much more of me every day than you think.

- Ha that should be fun! I can't wait till you'll meet Patti!

- Oh god! Isn't that the girl Finn met at the black and gold gala? The one in love with herself who were wearing the dress so tight even Finn got scared?

- One and only! Just wait till she catches you in her clutches! Soon you will looove her and you'll wanto to maaarry her and have babies with her… – She sing-songed. She was enjoying this a little too much for his liking.

- Yeah, and what if I really will fall for her charms? What will you do then? – Two can play that game.

- Well I'm gonna have to find a younger version of you for myself.

- A younger version you say? Are you finding the old version not enough? – He started to tickle her. – Not hot enough. – Another tickle. – Not funny enough?

- Not skillful enough! – She managed between giggles.

- Oh I'm going to show you Mrs. Huntzberger just how skillful I am! – And with that he picked her up, threw her over his shoulder and walked to their bedroom.

Later that night they were lying in bed. Their legs tangled, her head on his chest. He was stroking her hair delicately. Finally he asked her something that bothered him all evening:

- Did you tell him what happened after your mom passed away?

- No. It's nobody's business. And there is no point to going back to that. It's over, a closed chapter.

He didn't fight with her on that. One day maybe he will talk to her about that again. But not yet.